05-21-1946 Special Meeting � 1
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
MAY 210 1946
A special meeting of Miami Shores Village Council was held on
May 212 1946 at 7;30 PM. All members of the Council were present.
Mr. Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
The Village Manager reported to the Council on his discussions
that day with Mr. Roy Hawkins and Mr. Layman with regard to
obtaining the 5 and 23/100 acres of land adjoining the golf course,
to construct a golf driving range, practice fairway, and probably
tennis courts. These discussions concluded with the statements by
Mr. Hawkins that he would have to talk the matter over further with
Mr• Layman and that the Boulevard frontage is worth $100 a foot.
The possibility was discussed by the Council of endeavoring to
obtain only the back portion of this strip of land, leaving
Bessemer Properties in possession of the frontage to a depth of
approximately 125 feet. With respect to possible condemnation
proceedings on this land, if no satisfactory price agreement can
be reached, the Village Attorney suggested that if and when such
proceedings appear to be necessary, no time be lost by the Council
in having the land appraised• It was finally agreed by the Council
that the Village Manager would continue negotiations with these
gentlemen, informing them, as suggested by the Village Attorney,
that "some members of the Council are of the opinion you ought to
put a price on this land of $15,000; if they won't do it, then ask
what they want for it%
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Question was raised by the Village Attorney and members of
the Council on progress of the Planning Board in its survey of
the Village with view to rezoning certain areas. Mayor McCaffrey
also suggested something should be done about reappointment of the
people on that Board. The Village Manager reported the Planning
Board was at that moment in session.
The Village Manager reported to the Council that he had dis-
cussed with the mosquito control man and also with the County
Director of Sanitation the matter of DDT spraying, and that a 50%
DDT solution for this purpose had been recommended. The Council
agreed that purchase of the 50% DDT should be made so that all
garbage cans and the area around them might be sprayed. Mr.
Reynolds then moved that the Village Manager close activities at
the playground for the purpose of curtailing strenuous physical
exercise during the present infantile paralysis emergency. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Parish and carried unanimously. Mr.
Parish also suggested the Miami Herald be informed immediately of
this action so that story might appear in the morning edition.
Mr. Co L. Goodrich, Assistant Clerk of the Planning Board,
appeared before the Council and submitted Village zoning map
bearing changes passed by the Planning Board. Mr. Parish then
moved that the Council accept the recommendations of the Planning
Board on changes in cubic requirements in the Village. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. Reynolds moved that Mr. McCall be authorized to attend the
City Managers Convention at Montreal, Canada, commencing June 16,
and that he be allowed $350 expense. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Parish and carried unanimously.
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In this connection, the contemplated absence during the summer
months of Messrs. Parish and Kilburn was also discussed. It was
understood there would be a meeting of the Council the following week,
also on June 4 and June 11, to dispose of tax roll and budget work
prior to Mr. McCall's departure, and that operations of the Council
would then be suspended until the return of Messrs . Parish and
Kilburn.
Auditors ' report on Golf Course activities during past six
months was considered by the Council. It was agreed that prior to
Council meeting on May 28 the Village Manager would request the
Golf Course Board of Directors for an opinion as to the performance
and capabilities of Mr. Branham, the Golf Course Manager, whose
present contract expires June 1. With such an expression of
opinion, the Council will then- take farther action with reference
to continued employment of Mr. Branham and salary to be paid him.
Mr. Parish also suggested official notification to the Village be
given at the Budget Meeting of the results of Golf Course
operation during this six-month period. Suggestion was further
made by the Mayor and other Council members that story be released
to the Villager on the Golf Course operations.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 PM,
Approved: V age anage and Cler
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