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12-17-1946 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 1946 A regular meeting of Miami Shores Village Council was held on December 17, 1946 at 7:30 PM. All members of the Council were present except Mr J C Kilburn. Mr Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of Regular Meeting of December 3, 1946 were read and approved. The Council then gave audience to Mr Fred Fletcher, who stated that Mr Jack Kofoed had obtained certain information with respect to dog•track funds contributed to the cities of Miami and Miami Beach. It was Mr Fletcher's suggestion that, with this Information, the Council appoint a committee to talk to Mr Joe Adams of the Biscayne Dog Track with a view to obtaining additional funds from the Track to compensate for municipal expenses resulting from its operation. Mr Fletcher further requested that the Council write the Florida East Coast Railway to effect that if train whistles are not controlled, train speeds through the Village will be reduced. As result of Council discussion of this and other aspects of operation of FEC trains through the Village, it was understood the Village Attorney would again write the Railway with reference to previous Council action calling upon the Railway to reduce speed of trains and to install safety gates at crossings. Mr Fletcher also registered protest concerning truck traffic on NE 96th Street and the Grand Concourse, and was advised by the 123 -2- Village Manager that signs prohibiting such traffic are now being made and will be placed on streets in question; further, that passage of horse trucks has been stopped. Suggestion was also made by Mr Fletcher that the Council take some action toward placing covered benches at bus stops. ' The Council then heard a letter from Mr Jack Kof oed, who is building a house on NE 93rd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues, and requested that this thoroughfare be paved and the sidewalks repaired. There followed a discussion on the general condition of Village sidewalks, it being agreed this matter will be placed on the calendar for further action in three months time. The Council then heard report from Mr Reynolds who, with Mr Kilburn, had been appointed by the Mayor to work on revision of occupational license fees with a committee from the Business and Professional Men' s Association. Mr Noel and Mr McKenzie, members of the latter Committee, were also present and participated in the discussion.. It was explained by Mr Reynolds and Mr Noel that the policy of the Committees, in suggesting certain revisions, had been to base such suggested revised fees on the business volume and business investment involved. After thorough discussion, upon motion by Mr Reynolds, seconded by Mr Parish, and unanimously carried, the Council adopted in Ordinance form (No.166) the Occupational License Schedule incorporating changes recommended by the Counsel Committee and the Committee of the Business and Professional Men' s Association, which Schedule is attached to these Minutes as Exhibit "A" and is a part hereof, with 091 119 -3- further revisions in such Schedule, as follows: Occupational License Fee Business as Finally Revised by Council Hurst Electric Company 37.50 Miami Shores Village Market (grocery) 75.00 Renuart - Lumber and Millwork 150.00 Hardware Store 85.00 Apartments 10.00 Stevens Pictures 37.50 The Council further agreed that license fees applicable to the Food Palace and Margaret Ann Store, as appearing on Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A", are and shall be based on their status as "markets". Motion was further made by Mr Parish, seconded by Mr Reynolds, and unanimously carried, instructing the Mayor to write. the Business and Professional Men' s Association a letter expressing the Council' s appreciation of the cooperative efforts of that Association and its Committee toward the end of establishing a mutually satisfactory Occupational License ordinance. Mr Reynolds then moved that the Mayor appoint a Council committee of two to work with a committee from the Business and Professional Men's Association for the purpose of studying occupational license tax systems, which joint committee shall report to the Council on its study no later than the first Council meeting in March 1947. The motion was seconded by Mr Parish and carried unanimously. After hearing a letter from Mrs Doris A Goll, submitting her resignation from the Planning Board, the Council unanimously adopted motion offered by Mr Reynolds and seconded by Mr Parish, accepting the resignation and instructing the Mayor to write Mrs Goll, 8ti� 127 • -4- conveying the appreciation of the Council for her services on the Planning Board. The Council then discussed with the recently appointed Zoning and Building Director the nature and progress of his work to date, and indicated to him the advisability of so arranging his work as to permit an increasing assumption of technical and general inspection. With respect to requested contribution from municipal funds to the Community Chest, it was the opinion of the Council that such a contribution was not indicated in view of thorough individual coverage and contributions. The Council then heard Mr J C Noel, who appeared in behalf of a client, owner of Lot 20 and W201 of Lot 21, Block 5 (70' frontage) who, for selling purposes, desired to know if residential construction thereon would be permitted. The Council suggested to Mr Noel that, , in view of the 75-foot requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, he endeavor to negotiate purchase of an additional, adjoining five feet, which would solve the problem. The Village Manager reported to the Council that four applica- tions for taxi certificates are now on hand, requiring setting by the Council of date for hearing thereon. Mr Parish thereupon moved that the next Council meeting (January 7, 1947) be set as date for hearing the applicants. The motion was seconded by Mr McKee and unanimously carried. The Village Manager also presented for Council consideration the evident necessity for certain amendments in the Village charter, with particular reference to future sewer installation, to the 121 i -5- filing of Tax Sale Certificates with County Taxing Office, and to the rate of interest now charged on delinquent taxes. 'It was agreed by the Council that the Village Manager, together with the Village Attorney, will proceed in thorough charter revision, with a view to submission of a Special Act to the Legislature. The Council agreed that schedule established last year for Christmas gifts to municipal employees shall be adhered to this year. Request was made by the Village Manager for authorization to expend $150 for engineering survey of the corners on NE 2nd Avenue at 97th, 98th and 99th Streets with view to proper drainage and paving from sidewalk to sidewalk. Upon motion by Mr Reynolds, seconded by Mr Parish, Council unanimously authorized such expenditure. Upon motion by Mr Parish, seconded by Mr Reynolds, the Council further authorized the Village Manager to expend approximate amount of $500 for installation of traffic light at NE 2nd Avenue and 98th Street. The Village Manager then requested the Zoning and Building Director to outline to the Council his recommendation for revision of Ordinance #164, and reasons therefor. Following discussion, Mr Reynolds moved that Ordinance #164 be amended by striking there- from the following portion of Section 1 (a) : "In all cases where access to such building cannot be had from the rear, the entrance to such garages or garage rooms shall be set back six or more feet from the front line of such building that is farthest from the front line of the lot on which it is being constructed. ", and by adding thereto the following provision: "Provided that, where the garage door faces the street, the front of the garage shall not be closer to the street than the front line of the building that is farthest from the front lot line. " 911 1�� -6- The motion was seconded by Mr Parish and carried unanimously. The matter of fee for apartment garbage collection was then presented by the Village Manager for Council consideration, as result of which Council agreed upon a fee of $10.00 per can for apartments. The Village Manager reported to the Council that, with respect to parking-lot program, he had made preliminary agreement to purchase for $1,000, Lot ?, Block 18, Miami Shores Section 1. Upon motion by Mr Reynolds, seconded by Mr McKee, and carried unanimously, Council thereupon authorized the Village Manager to complete purchase of such lot at price agreed upon. Further authorization was requested by the Village Manager, because of circumstances outlined to the Council, for purchase of Lot 12, Block 28, a 50-foot lot. Mr McKee mov ed that the Village Manager be authorized to buy such lot at a price of $925. The motion was seconded by Mr Parish and unanimously carried. Mr McKee then presented the following motion: "That an ordinance be adopted or Ordinance No. 92 be amended so that all future buildings erected in the Village or alterations to existing structures shall provide off-street parking sufficient for their needs.." After thorough discussion, the proferred motion was withdrawn by Mr McKee and the following motion offered: "That hereafter all buildings erected in the business area shall provide sufficient off-street parking. " Discussion of the suggested motion continued to time of adjournment, it being agreed by the Council that the matter required further careful study. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 Uldnight. Village Man er ,& Cle k Approved: Mayor EXHIBIT "A" - Minutes of Regular Meeting December 17, 1946 LICENSE SCHEDULE RECOMMENDED BY COMMITTEE OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN'S ASSOCIATION DECEMBER 5, 1946 ---------- Amount ATLANTIC AIR CONDITIONING ----------------------------- 37.50 211 NE 97th St _ 37.50 ATLANTIC REFINING COMPANY ------ ---------------------- 8900 Biscayne Blvd ATLANTIC SERVICE STATION ----------------------------- 37.50 9734 NE 2nd Ave AXELROD, DR S H ----------------------------- 37.50 211 NE 97th St CLARK, H L, REALTY CO ----------------------------- 37.50 9080 Biscayne Blvd COLLEGE BEAUTY SHOP ----------------------------- 37.50 9726 NE 2nd Ave ___ 75.00 COLLINS FEED & SUPPLY CO -------------------------- 9407 W Railroad Ave COOPER, A H (Plumber) ----------------------------- 37.50 144 NE 101st St DANITA BEAUTY SALON ----------------------------- 37.50 9534 NE 2nd Ave DIEHL, DR ROY E ----------------------------- 37.50 211 NE 97th St DUNNING PROPERTIES, INC (Gen. Contractor) ------------- 100.00 . DUNNING REALTY ----------------------------- 37.50 8990 Biscayne Blvd EDWARDS, DENNETTE A, JR (Engineer) -------------------- 15.00 273 NE 98th St ELAINE'S DRESS SHOP ----------------------------- 37.50 9818 NE 2nd Ave FITZGERALD, E T (Gen. Contractor) --------------------- 100.00 211 NE 97th St FOOD PALACE, INC ----------------------------- 150.00 9840 NE 2nd Ave GENERAL & MARINE LABORATORY, INC (compounding 9703 NE 2nd Ave medicinal prescriptions) ---- 37.50 GESSLER, CATHERINE (normalizer) ----------------------- 37.50 211 NE 97th St GRAHAM PRESS ----------------------------• 37.50 9016 NE 6th Ave GRAND CONCOURSE APTS ----------------------------- 17.50 421 Grand Concourse GRIGGS, DR THOS ----------------------------- 37.50 9526 NE 2nd Ave HALLIWELL, ARTHUR ----------------------------- 210.00 Tourist Cottages - 793 NE 90th St HENDERSON'S GULF SERVICE (Restaurant) ----------------- 37.50 8909 Biscayne Blvd :P9 5 1 -2- - - Amount HERNDON-NOEL REALTY CORP ------------------------------ 37.50 9014 NE 6th Ave HEDDEN METAL LOCATORS, INC ---------------------------- 15.00 29 NE 91st St HOLLAND, DR GEO Q ------------------------------ 37.50 211 NE 97th St HURST ELECTRIC COMPANY ------------------------------ 50.00 9 701 NE 2nd Ave LAUTZ, F (Real Estate) ------------------------------ 37.50 211 NE 97th St McCUTC HEN, CALVIN W & CO ------------------------------ 37.50 9822 NE 2nd Ave MACK'S 5� to $1.00 STORE ------------------------------ 85.00 9700 NE 2nd Ave MAHOOD, JOHN A ----------------- ------------- 37.50 9535 NE 2nd Ave MARGARET ANN ------------------------------ 150.00 9 636 NE 2nd Ave MAYER, DR ROBERT ------------------------------ 37.50 211 NE 97th St MIAMI LAUNDRY ------------------------------ 37.50 9816 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES BARBER SHOP ------------------------------ 37.50 161 NE 97th St MIAMI SHORES BEAUTY SALON ----------------------------- 37.50 9612 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES CLEANERS ------------------------ ---- 37.50 141 NW 98th St MIAMI SHORES DRESS SHOP ------------------------------ 37.50 9710 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES ELECTRIC SHOP ---------------------------- 37.50 9730 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES JUVENILE SHOP ---------------------------- 37.50 9722 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES PHARMACY -------------- 100.00 9540 NE 2nd Ave MIAMI SHORES SERVICE STATION -------------------------- 37.50 8700 Biscayne Blvd MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE MARKET --------------------------- 100.00 � y 9530 NE 2nd Ave MID-CITY RADIO SHOP ----------------------------- 37.50 9713 NE 2nd Ave ----------------------------- 37.50 ORR, DR J S 9822 NE 2nd Ave PAULSEN'S INC ----------------------------- 37.50 9802 NE 2nd Ave PARRY APTS ------------ 10.00 9600 NE 2nd Ave RAYMOND STUDIOS ----------------------- 37.50 Hurst Bldg 09 49 I -3- - Amount RENUART APTS & LUMBER YARD 660 NE 96th St Lumber Dealer --------------------- $100.00 Mill ----------------------------- 100.00 Apartments ------------------------ 10.00 Hardware Store -------------------- 85.00 SAVORY BAKERY ---=------------------------------- 50.00 9714 NE 2nd Ave SHORES ICE CREAM -------------------------------- 50.00 9715 NE 2nd Ave SHORES PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ---------------------------- 15.00 664 NE 96th St SHORES THEATRE ----------------------------------- 250.00 9802 NE 2nd Ave SHORES REALTY CO -------------------- 37.50 9068 Biscayne Blvd STANDARD BOOKKEEPING SYSTEM ---------------------------- 37.50 172 NE 96th St STARK, LeROY J ----------------------------------= 15.00 94 NW 96th St STEVENS PICTURES, INC ---------------------------------- 75.00 9536 NE 2nd Ave STONE, PARKE C (Real Estate) --------------------------- 37.50 SUTC LIFFE, DR ROLAND ---------------------------------- 37.50 9822 NE 2nd Ave SUTTON, N R (Engineer) --------------------------------- 15.00 211 NE 97th St VILLAGE CLEANERS ----------------------------------- 37.50 174 NE 96th St VILLAGE SERVICE STATION -------------------------------- 37.50 9601 NE 2nd Ave VILLAGE SHOE REPAIR SHOP -----------------------=------- 37.50 157 NE 97th St VILLAGER, THE -------------------------------- 15.00 211 NE 97th St WESTON, FRANK (Barber Shop*) --------------------------- 37.50 170 NE 96th St WHEELER, C F ------------------ 9537 NE 2nd Ave General Contractor ----------- 100.00 Tec-Bilt Homes ------------------- 37.50 WHELAN DRUG CO ---------------------------------- 100.00 9600 NE 2nd Ave WILSON, DR DALE S ----------------------------- ----- 37.50 9600 NE 2nd Ave WOLFSON, CHARLOTTE C (Chiropractor) -------------------- 37.50 168 NE 96th St YUILLE APTS --------------------------------•-- 10.00 9526 NE 2nd Ave 8� 47