11-02-1948 Regular Meeting IMGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 2, 1948
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami 'Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., November 2, 1948 at the Municipal.
Office, with the following Councilmen present:
Roy Mackenzie, Mayor
L. J. McCaffrey
M. E. Reynolds
Howard I. Parish
George A. Fria
'The Village attorney, Mr. Anderson, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Prix, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously
carried, the reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with and
they were approved as written.
Mr. Walker, in behalf of the Golf Club Committee, presented a recommend-
ation to the Council that membership dues be raised as follows, effective
November 1 and pertaining only to golf:
"For freeholders who live in the Village, single membership
Nov. 1, to be ................. $ 75.00
After March 1, 1949 ........... 100.00
Family membership, Nov. 1 00000 100.0�0�)
After March 1, 1949 0.0 0 6 0 0 0.0. 125.00�+0�/
"For those living in Dade County, single membership
Nov. 1, to be ................. $125.00
After March 1, 1949 ........... 140.00
Family membership,, Nov. 1 0000. 140.00
After March 1, 1949 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 0. 155.00
"Renewals between now and March 1, 1949 will be made on the
basis of the schedule as of November 1. New members will
be taken in on the basis of the schedule effective March 1,
1949."
It was pointed out that fees for the sw3wding pool will be determined
when the pool is completed, or around January 1st.
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After a discussion of these increases, Mr. Parish made a motion
that we adopt the recommendation of the Golf Club Committee pertaining to
membership fees so that notices can be sent out advising of the November let
increase. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and unanimously passed.
The next item on the agenda was a proposal made by the Business
Men's Association. Mr. Fanciulli, as head of the committee in charge of decorating
the Shores during the holiday season, was present with Mr. Gegensohatz, to explain
their plans and to request the Council to assist theme by furnishing street
lights and a Christmas tree. In this connection the Village Manager read a statement
from the Florida Power and Light wherein it was stated the power would be furnished
free, with certain stipulations for the wiring of lights, which Mr. McCall added
would increase the cost somewhat over the original estimate of $175.00 for wiring
and lights. Councilman McCaffrey and Parish were of the opinion that the benefits
of this lighting would accrue to the businessmen and that they should assume the
entire cost for same. However, it was argued that all the residents would appreci-
ate the beautification of the Village and that the children especially would enjoy
the Christmas tree ceremonies planned by religious and civic groups. Mr. Reynolds
moved that the Village appropriate an amount of $250.00 either in labor or
materials for Christmas decorations. This was seconded by Mr. Frit and passed by
a 3/2 vote, with Messrs. McCaffrey and Parish dissenting.
In connection with the recommended public address system for the Commmity
House and to be used in the Christmas program, Mr. Parish moved that the Village
Manager be instructed to get bids on comparable equipment, and to make the
installation on the specifications as outlined with cost not to exceed $250.00.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Frix and unanimously passed.
Mr. H. L. Clark presented a map on which he proposed replatting into
acreage all of that part of Plaza Federal and Plaza Federal Amended lying west
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of Biscayne Blvd. and the parts of Lots 10 and 11, Asbury Park, lying west of
the Blvd. and all of Lots 12 and 13 of Asbury Park. Upon motion made by Mr. Parish,
seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously carried, Council approved the proposed
plat*
The next item brought before the Council was Mr. Wheelers estimate
in the amount of $7928 to build the fire station addition to the City Hall.
In discussing this addition it was suggested that the entrance to the fire station
face north instead of south as planned, also because of the expense involved, it
was pointed out that the doors could be added to the building at a later date.
Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Parish and unanimously carried,
Council postponed action on this until a discussion could be had with the architect.
A subsequent meeting was planned for Wednesday afternoon, November 3rd.
Dr. McCormick, Mayor of E1 Portal, was present to ask for the use of
the Golf Club for an evening to pat on a benefit dance. He stated that the money
was to be used to start a building fund for a hall in El Portal. It was generally
agreed by the Council that Miami Shores should help them in this endeavor and it
was suggested that he contact Mr. Walker for permission to use the club.
Mr. Todd, owner of the Village Inn restaurant, asked the Council to
reconsider his previous request to serve beer and wine in his restaurant. Mayor
Mackenzie stated that some time ago a letter was signed by a majority of the
Council wherein it was pledged that no more liquor licenses would be granted in
the Shores. Further consideration of this request was discouraged.
A letter from Mr. Julian B. Frix was read regarding lot cleaning charge
for the Presbyterian Church property. Since all church property is charged for
this work at the same rate and since no special considerations can be given to
any one church, Council instructed the Village Manager to write Mr. Friar explain-
ing this situation. ,
Letter from Avon Park with proposed amendments to State law was
received and filed.
Village Manager stated the owner of the Auto Rental Co. of Miami Shores
would like to renew his license for the coming year but believes the base fee of
$200 plus $10 for each car is too high. Council agreed that the license fees
as set up would have to renin in effect.
Concerning the sale of automobile license plates in Lee Hendersonts
Sport Shop, Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to write
a letter to the proper authorities asking that they grant the Shores an agency
to be located in Henderson's shop. Motion was seconded by Mr. Parish and unanimously
passed. It was also added that the Village would require an additional occupational
license for this business with a fee comparable to that in Miami.
The final item on the agenda was the unpaid bills. Upon motion made
by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. Prix and unanimously passed, bills for the months
of September and October were approved for payment.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
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Vill a Manage and Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor