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06-07-1949 Regular Meeting 89 r REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 7, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 otclock P.M., June 7, 1949 at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Roy Mackenzie L. J. McCaffrey M. 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 was dispensed with and same were approved as written. The first item of business was a report made by the Library Board. After it had been read by the Village Manager, Mr. Frix moved that we accept this very excellent report in gratitude to the Library Board for the very efficient manner in which the library has been operated. Motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Mr. Philbrick appeared before the Council for approval of a re-plat of Block 195, to be called Miami Shores Lake Subdivision, composed of approximately 24 lots 751 x 1201 bordering a small late. After it was determined that provision would be made for sidewalks and utilities, Mr. Fria moved that the plat as sub- mitted by Mr. Philbrick be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. Mr. Warner Ring and Mr. Ralph Donaghey were present to discuss the proposal to add additional grounds to the Village playground in order to provide adequate space for football and baseball. It was Mr. Ring's recommendation that the Council approve Bessemer's offer to sell the required land and then negotiate 90 91 -z- further with them for a better price. Mr. McCaffrey moved that we take steps to acquire the property for public playground purposes at a price acceptable to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Mr. Donaghey explained how attempts had been made for some time to find a suitable spot for a west-side playground and with this in mind he had contacted Father Burke for permission to use the Barry College property west of Miami Avenue between 111th and 115th Sts. He stated that Father Burke thought such a plan could be worked out and suggested a meeting with the proper officials of the College and the Village. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to contact proper authorities to negotiate for the use of playground area with Barry College. Mr. McCaffrey seconded this motion and it was passed unanimously. The Village Manager was instructed to dispose of the kitchen equipment at the Community House as he saw fit, with the suggestion that the gun range be given whatever they might need. Concerning the requests for supplying water to Bay ?pure Subdivision, the Village Manager suggested starting a project to furnish water lines throughout that subdivision and assess the lots on special assessment basis. After a discussion of the cost involved and whether or not the Village should undertake to do the work, Mr. Reynolds moved that this be taken under advisement and that the Village Manager get in touch with the City Commission of Miami and the Water Depart- maht to find out what is going to take place and then report back to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frix and passed unanimously. The neat item on the agenda was in regard to the purchase of lot clean- ing tractors. The Village Manager reported that on recommendation of the Park Superintendent for new lot cleaning equipment, three bids had been secured for three tractors to be purchased with money set up in the budget for tractor rental as well as surplus lot cleaning funds. It was Mr. McCaffreyts suggestion that 92 93 -3- this be deferred until budget time. However, as it was pointed out that the Village was not being obligated in any way, the bids were opened. The following companies submitted proposals which are on file in the Village offices: Howe E. Moredock Co., Allied Equipment Co., and Florida-Georgia Tractor Co. Lowest bid was submitted by Howe E. Moredock and Mr. Reynolds moved that their bid be accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frix. However, in discussion it was decided that since the difference in the first and second low bid was only about $30.00 and since the Moredock Co. got a majority of our truck business, it would be more reasonable to take the bid of Fla.-Georgia Tractor Co. and Mr. Reynolds changed his motion to that effect. Mr. Frix repeated his second and upon vote it was passed unanimously. Mr. A. H. McGregor of Maule Industries, Inc. explained to the Council a building innovation he had invented for the construction of concrete column blocks. Since this idea had been approved by the Planning Board for use in the Village, Mr. Frix moved that the Council affirm their recommendation of this method as approved by the City of Miami under date of October 20, 1949. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Upon notion made by Mr. McCaffrey, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed, Miss Ann Vigneron was appointed Deputy Clerk in order to assist in the coming election. The Village Manager reported that the engineer's estimate on the cost of constructing an underpass at Grand Concourse and the railroad for pedestrians would be $10,000. It was Mr. Frixts suggestion that the Village Manager get some bids on this work and in the meantime moved that this be deferred at the present time. Motion was seconded by Mr. McCaffrey and passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a letter from Perry Willits and an invoice for $5,000 to complete the swimming pool contract, with an additional $11,000 outstanding for repairs at a future date. It was suggested that the 94 - J `•' as Village Manager make a thorough check of the pool before paying this amount. It was reported that the expense of the Police Chiefs' meeting of June 15 to be held at the Miami Shores Country Club will be shared by Miami Shores, El Portal and North Bay Island. Council generally approved the idea of allowing clerical help in the Village Hall to stagger the Saturday working hours during the summer months. A resolution passed by the County Commission was read by the Village Manager, the substance of which was that since the Village wished to maintain that portion of 95th St. within the Village limits and intended to prohibit truck traffic on same, the County would again take over maintenance of N. W. and N. E. 103rd St. to create a through street for County traffic. Mr. Anderson suggested that the Village Manager be instructed to inform the County that we intend to completely maintain that street also. It was Mr. Reynolds' suggestion that the Village Attorney draw up a resolution to this effect. Council agreed that signs should be put up prohibiting truck traffic from both 95th and 103rd Sts. Meeting adjourned 10:15 P.M. Village Manag r and Clerk APPROVEDt Mayor