02-15-1949 Regular Meeting 29
t REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 15, 1949
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., February 15, 1949 at the City Hall,
with the entire Council and the Village Attorney present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously
passed, the minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written.
The next item on the agenda was final approval of a plat called Shores
Center, previously presented to the Council by Mr. H. L. Clark. Mr. Reynolds
moved it be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously.
Concerning a Red Cross contribution, Mr. McCaffrey moved that the
Village donate the same amount as last year, which was $100. Mr. Reynolds
seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.
By motion originated by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed,
Village Manager and Village Attorney were instructed to attend the legislative
convention of Florida League of Municipalities at Jacksonville on February 20 and 21.
It was explained by the Village Manager that the Red Top Cab Company
had made a request for 5 taxi permits which, however, were not to be used in
Miami Shores. After a discussion of the reason for this request and whether or
not it would be ethical for the Shores to issue these permits, Mr. McCaffrey
moved that this application be tabled for the present. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Reynolds and passed on four affirmative votes, with Mr. Frix declining to
vote, stating that he did not have enough information on the proposition.
The next business was in regard to tax exemption on church property.
As was previously discussed, Council was in complete accord that the State law
concerning this exemption should be applied in the Village, that is, only church
property that is currently being used in any way in conjunction with church
activities shall be exempt from taxes.
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Requests were made for street lights at the following locations:
one at N.W. 100th St. and Miami Court and three on N.T. 13th Ave. at 101st,
102nd and 103rd. Streets. Mr. McCaffrey moved that these lights be installed
on the recommendation of the Chief of Police. Motion was seconded by Mr. Parish
and passed unanimously.
In connection with the establishment of a fire department, the
Village Manager presented a map of the Village showing the areas within 1000 ft.
of a fire hydrant, the location of the fire hydrants and the water flow. After
a discussion of the most economical and efficient way to cover fire protection
and still keep insurance rates down, Mr. Parish moved that we employ one capable
fireman at $225.00 per month and work out the balance from that point. Motion
was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously.
After a careful check of the unpaid bills for the month of January,
Mr. Parish moved that they be paid. Mr. Reynolds seconded the motion and it
was carried.
Action was postponed on a decision for the location of the bronze
plaque.
Mr. Parish again brought up the subject of criticisms being made
against our building inspections. He suggested that a group of houses be picked
at random of those constructed during the last IS months and inspected by a
qualified person who will report his findings to the Council. Mr. Frix objected
to this on the grounds that it would be unwise to openly suggest or admit errors
that might prove to be merely unfounded rumors. He also believed that this was
the Village Manager's responsibility and not the Council's. Motion was originated
by Mr. Parish and seconded by Mr. McCaffrey that 'this inspection be authorized
and that the Council select at the next meeting a number of houses to be used
for a spot check on electrical and plumbing installations. '
At this point Mr. Frix offered a substitute motion that the Village
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Manager be instructed to make a thorough search into all matters pertaining
to complaints as to the Building Department and the Building Inspector and that
proper steps be taken to correct them and a full report be brought back to the
Council at the next meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. A vote was
called on Mr. Parish's motion and it passed on a 3/2 vote with Mr. Frix and
Mr. Mackenzie dissenting. Mr. Frix wanted it made a part of the minutes that
he was not voting against the motion itself but the method in which it is being
carried out. He further stated that it was not the function of the Council to
handle administrative matters of this type.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
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Vi a Manag and Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor