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02-01-1949 Regular Meeting 21 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 1, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami. Shores Village, Florida, was held February 1, 1949 at the•City Hall. The Mayor called the mating to order at 8:00 P.M. with the following Councilmen present, as well as the Village Attorney: Roy Mackenzie, Mayor L. J. McCaffrey Howard I. Parish Councilmen George A. Frix and M. E'. Reynolds arrived after the meeting was in progress. Upon motion made by Mr. Parish, seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and unanimously passed, the minutes of the last regular meeting and those of a special meeting of January 26, were approved as written. The next item on the agenda was the request by the newly organized Chamber of Commerce for desk space in the City Hall. It was Mr. Parishes as well as Mr. Frix's opinion that if we allow a quhsi-business or private organiza- tion to use apace, we would be establishing a precedent. Then when someother organization of the same category made a similar request.. Council would be criticized for denying them space. Mr. Parish stated he did not think it was a good thing to do, first because of the principle involved as Mr. Fria outlined; second, as it might logically be considered that the acts of the Chamber of Commerce have the endorsement of the City government and third, it is doubtful that the entire citizenry of the Shores would want a Chamber of Commerce, if they gave serious thought to it, as the Chamber will naturally promote business interests and there are those people who do not relish the idea of making a commercial center in the Shores. After it was pointed out by Mr. Robert Frix and Mr. Paulsen, representing 22 5 C C C 23 -2- the Chamber, that this was just a temporary arrangement until their organiza- tion could afford to rent space, it was suggested that the request might be granted for a specific time, it being understood that there will be no request for an extension of this privilege. Thereupon Mr. Parish roved that desk space be granted without cost to the Chamber of Commerce until August 1, 1949. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frit and passed unanimously. The following proposed Ordinance No. 190 which was re-written as per request of last meeting, was again presented: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PARKING OF VEHICLES, DESIGNED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF GOODS, WITHIN RTSIDENTIAL AREAS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. Mr. Fria moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 190; seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. The next ordinance to be considered was entitled: AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TIME DURING WHICH ALLEYS IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA MAY NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES Mr. Frix moved that this ordinance be adopted. Discussion was initiated by Mr. Parish regarding the affect this ordinance might have on the milk business as far as their deliveries were concerned. Motion died for lack of a second. The next item of business on the agenda was in regard to a complaint made by some of the Villagers concerning the noise caused by freight trains switching late at night. This was passed over as the people involved were not present to speak before the Council. It was the Village Manager's recommendation as presented at the last meeting that 3 full-time firemen will be required as one step toward setting up the fire department and securing a 7th grade rating. He also pointed out that we could not definitely be sure how the underwriters would grade the city as their rating depended on so many factors. Mr. McCaffrey wanted to know which 24 25 3- would be the more economical overall setup for the taxpayers, a 7th or 8th grade classification, or the difference between cost of paid firemen and increased insurance rates. Mr. Parish argued it was not right to hire the men until we know definitely that the water pressure and all other requirements can be met. He further stated the insurance underwriters must have a yardstick we can go by. Village Manager read a rating schedule which listed the minirmim and ma!jd.mum allow- ances, deficiencies, etc. It was pointed out by Mr. Reynolds that only an insurance engineer can rate the Village. Further discussion was postponed until more information is at hand as to definite specified requirements. The neat business brought before the Council was a request for a street light at N. E. 6th Ave. and 106th St. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Parish and passed unanimously, Village Manager was instructed to have this light installed. Concerning the disposition of the profit from the Coca Cola machine, it was moved by Mr. McCaffrey that the money be allotted to the Police Department for an amunition fund. Motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Mr. Reynolds that the money be put in an employees' fund to be used at the discretion of the Village Manager, Mr. Parish seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. The Village Manager explained there are certain lots that are overrun with trees and small brush which need scarifying. Owners have been informed that this must be done and what it will cost if the Village does the work. However, some of the owners have not given their approval nor taken any action in the matter. Mr. Parish moved that the Village be instructed to notify these people by letter that unless the lots are cleaned off by March let, the Village will clean them off at their expense. Lotion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. 26 27 1 At this point Mr. Parish again brought up for adoption a resolution which he had presented to the Council at a former meeting, stating that he would like to amend it to incorporate a clause allowing for a majority vote of the freeholders. In its final form the resolution was changed to a proposed ordinance which reads as follows t �, `q AN ORDINANCE FIXING CONDITIONS OF SAFE OR LEASE OF MIA1�yII SHORES VILLAGE PROPERTY BE IT ORDAINED BY MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA: That the Miami Shores Village Council shall not sell or lease any property belonging to Miami Shores Village except under the following conditions: 1. That any property offered to be leased or purchased from the said Village shall, before any sale or lease is effected, be ordered by Council to be appraised by at least two appraisers who are recognized by the U. S. District Court and by the Miami Board of Realtors; 2. That such appraisers shall name a sum con- sidered by them to be an equitable rental or sale price for the property offered to be bought or leased; 3. That -said Village Council shall under no circumstances lease or sell such property at a figure less then that named as equitable by the appraisers employed by the Village to make such appraisal, except by a majority vote of the free- holders of the Village, following an election whose expense shall be borne by the prospective purchasers or lessees. Mr. Parish moved that this ordinance be adopted by the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frit and at the request of Mr. Reynolds. a roll call. was taken with the following vote: Mr. Parish "Aye" Mr. Fria "Aye" Mr. Mackenzie "Aye" Mr. McCaffrey "Aye" Mr. Reynolds "No" Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:10. c APPROVED: Pillage Manager Clerk Mayor 28