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05-17-1949 Regular Meeting j 79 ' REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 17, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., May 17, 1949 at the Village Hall-, with the following Councilmen presents Mayor Roy Mackenzie L. J. McCaffrey 21. E. Reynolds George A. Frix Absent: Howard I. Parish Mr. Anderson, the Village Attorney, was also present. Upon motion made by Mr. McCaffrey, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed, reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting and a special meeting of May 11, was dispensed with and same were approved as written. A public hearing on rent decontrol was the first business of the evening, notice of which had previously been published in Miami Daily News on May 6, 1949 and Miami Herald on May 7, 1949. After it was ascertained that there was no one present who wished to voice any objections to -decontrol, Mr. Reynolds moved that, in view of public sentiment, the units in Miami Shores Village be removed from rent control. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unan- imously, with the signing and adoption of Resolution No. 296. In the Village Manager's report on the truck traffic situation with regard to 95th Street, he recomended that trucks be permitted on N. E. 2nd Ave., N. E. 6th Ave. and Biscayne Blvd. and kept off all other streets. As to the four- lane drive on 95th St. from N. W. 27th Ave., the Village Manager stated the County Commissioner had informed him that they propose to build it to Miami Ave. and that the construction so far was up to N. W. 2nd Ave. Mr. McCall further pointed out that if we permit the four-lane drive to come within the Village limits at the County's expense, we will not be in a position to limit the use of it. 80 -2- Discussion followed as to prohibiting trucks of certain weights from using the street, as well as, securing affidavits from property holders who have had actual damage done to their homes by this traffic. It was then moved by Mr. Frix that all streets in Miami Shores Village be designated as boulevards, thereby prohibiting trucks, with the exception of N. E. 2nd Ave., N. E. 6th Ave. and Biscayne Blvd. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and upon vote passed unanimously. Mr. Reynolds moved that Dade County be notified to stop widening N. W. 95th St. at our west line and also informed by letter that notwithstanding any previous arrangements we are hereby taking over all future paving of 95th St. within the Village limits. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. Messrs. J. H. Powell and Julian Frix were present to petition the Council to close the alley in Block 61, owned by the Presbyterian Church. The Village Manager read proposed Ordinance No. 195 which is entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE ALLEYWAY UPON AND ACROSS BLOCK 61 - MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, SECTION 2, as recorded in PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 37 PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Upon motion made by Mr. McCaffrey, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously passed, Ordinance No. 195 was adopted. It was Mr. Paul Palmerts request that the Council consider calling an election on the annexation of the property east of 10th Ave., to be held at the same time as the Council election will be held. Mr. Anderson suggested that this be held at a later date, after approval of the new charter. Council postponed action. A letter was read from Mrs. Carl Orleman in which certain complaints were made against one of the neighbors. The Village Manager stated he would take action in this case as soon as he had received replies from the letter he had sent out concerning the alleged nuisance caused by the boat building at the Orleman residence. The Chamber of Commerce by letter requested that consideration be given 82 r 83 ..3r to the registration of all help doing temporary work or odd jobs throughout'the Village. After a discussion of the feasibility of this suggestion,, Mr. McCaffrey moved that this letter be filed for future reference. Mr. Frix seconded the motion and it was passed on a 3/1 vote with Mr. Mackenzie dissenting. Mr. Wheeler spoke in behalf of Mr. Cobb concerning the latter's request for rezoning of the property south of the dog track from single family dwellings to four family units. It was Mr. Reynolds' opinion that there should be no more zoning changes in the Village unless they are voted on by the people. Mr. Frix moved that the matter be deferred until a meeting two weeks hence so that the Council will have an opportunity to view the property and make recomL.endations and also so that all persons affected can be notified. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. Dr. James Armstrong of 1215 N. E. 96th St. was present to petition the Council to consider his request for establishing a dental office in his home. It was pointed out that this would be in violation to the Zoning Ordinance if he employed anyone outside of his household to assist him. Dr. Armstrong will contact his neighbors to get their reactions to this plan for further consideration at the next Council meeting. A letter was read from Mr. F. A. Howes concerning his property at L,28 N. E. 91st St. At a previous meeting it was moved that Mr. Anderson should start legal action and he stated the best way would be to bring an injunction suit against Mr. Howes which he would proceed to do. The next item on the agenda was in regard to water extensions in the Village. The Village Manager reported that we have been having difficulty in getting water to new territories. He thought it advisable for the Village to go on record as recommending an extra fund for water extensions in the Village. Dis- cussion followed but no action taken. 84 J 85 -4- Bids for new Police cars were received from the following 7 companies: John Jones, Inc., E. E. Price Motors, Southland Chevrolet, Inc., Huskamp Motor Company, All--Miami Motors, Inc., Beach Motors and T. B. McGahey Motor Co., Inc. After a comparison of these bids, which are on file in the Village office, it was determined that the lowest bid received was from McGahey Motor Co. Thereupon Mr. Frix moved that we accept the bid of McGahey Motor Co. for three automobiles according to their proposal dated May 13. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed on a 3/1 vote with Mr. McCaffrey dissenting, with the statement that he approved the purchase of two new cars for the Police Dept. but objected to trading in the Plymouth for a new car at this time. Mr. Arthur Nelson who owns lots 8 through 12 in Block 19, asked if something couldn't be done to block off the unsightlines3 at the rear of the Margaret Ann grocery store and the parking lot. The Village ?'anagen stated he would look into this matter with a view to planting more shrubbery. Mr. Arthur Reinhold of 115 N. W. 109th St. asked if anything could be done about having sidewalks put in on the north side of N. E. 109th, between N. Miami Ave. and N. E. 2nd Ave. The Village Attorney suggested that the Council could adopt a resolution to force property owners to put in sidewalks or put them in and then assess the people concerned. The Council instructed that the Village Manager look into this and make recomrendations at the next meeting. In further regard to sidewalks, Mr. Frix brought up the dangerous con- dition existing near the school where there is no sidewalk on the south side of N. E. 105th St. between 4th and 5th Aves. After discussion Mr. Frix moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare a formal resolution notifying the property owner of our intention to put a sidewalk around the rock pit on special assessment to the owner. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. An up-to-date list of stop streets for incorporation in the Traffic 86 F 87 -5- ordinance was read by the Village Manager. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Frix and unanimously carried, the amendment was adopted. By a motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed, the following election judges were named: Earl Dutton, Charles Coleman and Arthur Fuller. Letter of resignation from Councilman Howard I. Parish was read. Mr. Frix moved that consideration of this resignation be deferred. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and unanimously, passed. After a review of the unpaid bills for the month of April, Mr. Frix roved that they be paid. Motion was seconded and passed. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 P.M. ' Village Manager d Clerk APPROVED: Mayor