07-05-1949 Regular Meeting • 1.1
REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 5, 1949
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M... July 5, 1949, at the Village Hall,
with the following Councilmen presents
George A. Frix, Mayor
M. E. Reynolds
Roy Mackenzie
William E. Carpenter
Michael J. Franco
Mr. Anderson, the Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie, reading
of the minutes of the last regular meeting and a special meeting of June 28th,
was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as written.
Mr. McCravy of 9426 N. W. 2nd Ave., was again present to determine
what disposition was to be made of a petition he had presented at the last meeting
requesting elimination of bus service on N. W. 2nd Ave. It was Mr. Francois
opinion that before the Council could take action in the matter, that first, a
survey should be made along N. W. 2nd Ave.; second., that a survey be made on the
off streets and third, that the Transit Co. be contacted as to why they had put
the line there in the first place. Mr. Carpenter moved that the surveys be made
according to the recommendations outlined by Mr. Franco and brought to the Council
at the next regular meeting for definite action. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco
and passed unanimously.
The next item of business was Mr. Hutchinst request for a permit to
serve beer at a drive-in restaurant he is planning to build on N. E. 6th Ave. at
Biscayne Blvd. Discussion followed concerning the distance this restaurant would
be from the nearest residence, as well as, the possibility that by granting this
permission a precedent would be established that might open the way for similar
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requests. Mr. Reynolds moved that, subject to approval by the Planning Board,
Mr. Hutchins' be granted a permit for a restaurant and the sale of beer at the
proposed location. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie. A roll call was taken
of the vote with the following results:
Mr.. Reynolds "Yes"
Mr. Mackenzie "Yes"
Mr. Franco "No"
Mr. Carpenter "No"
Mr. Frix "No",
and the motion failed to carry.
A letter was read from Mr. Lee Lincoln in which he informed the Council
he would not accept a special assessment for water service if and when the Village
furnished same for Bay Lure Subdivision, as he was being forced to pay for the
installation of a water line to a house he is now constructing. Mr. Lincoln also
asked for a lower assessment on these lots since without water, they cannot be
improved. It was the Village Attorney's opinion that such a case should be taken
up at the time special assessments are contemplated and that the request for lower
assessment values should be handled by the Equalization Board.
The next item on the agenda was request for permission to use the
Community House again next year for Junior Kindergarden. Upon motion made by
Mr. Mackenzie, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously, permission was
granted.
A letter was read from Ada V. Bozarth in which the writer requested
a lower cubic foot requirement for a residence on her lot at the southeast corner
of N. E. 95th St. and 9th P1. Mr. Franco moved that this letter be referred to
the Planning Board for their discussion and recommendation. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
A letter was read from Mr. Ray Eden in which he complimented the
efficient operation of the Public Works Department.
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Council received letters of acceptance of appointment as Associate
Judge from Mr. Underwood and Mr. Bolles.
A letter was received from the Fla. League of Municipalities concern-
ing a special. session of the Legislature and asking for $25.00 toward expense of
being represented. After discussion of whether or not the Village can benefit
by this session, Mr. Franco moved that this be tabled. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Mackenzie and carried unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and carried,
Mrs. Edwin T. Reeder was reappointed to the Library Board for a 5-year period.
The next item of business was in regard to the proposed purchase of
additional playground area. In this discussion, Mr. Reynolds pointed out that
it would be advisable to try to have the reverts clause eliminated from the present
Community House property so that at some future time the donor cannot take back
the land and render the proposed addition useless. It was Mr. Franco's opinion
that although this purchase would involve a $500 down payment and a maximum yearly
payment of $2800, this expense would necessarily have to be supplemented by con-
tingencies not mentioned, such as, improving the land, additional supervision, new
equipment, etc. Mr. Reynolds stated that this project had been put off for several
years and he thought it was time the Council took some action. Mr. Frix suggested
that an appraisal be made of the land to find out if Bessemer is asking a just
price.
It was the general concensus of opinion of the Villagers present that
the price was too high but that more playground area was needed not only at the
Com mity House but in the northwest section, as well. Concerning a proposed
playground on Barry College property, Mayor Frix suggested that Mr. Anderson contact
the College's attorney as soon as possible, to set up conditions for leasing their
property west of Miami Ave. and bring a report back to the next meeting. Then
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Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to contact local real
estate men for the purpose of submitting individual appraisals of the property
adjoining the Community House. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed
unanimously.
The last item of business on the agenda was consideration of a
tentative budget submitted by the Village Manager, copy attached hereto. After
a discussion of Item No. 1, ATTORNEY'S FEE, Mr. Reynolds moved that the $2400 a
year be approved as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed
on a 4/1 vote with Mr. Franco dissenting.
Items No. 2 through No. 5 - approved.
Item No. b, GENERAL STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND, was not approved until a
review can be made of the streets and alleys which require repaving or repair.
Items No. 8 through No 20B - approved.
Item No. 21, STREET LIG , pending further consideration.
Items No. 22 through No. 40 - approved.
Item No. 40A, FIRE action deferred until next meeting.
Items No. 41 through No. 51 - approved.
Item No. 52, BEAUTIFICATION FUND, reduced to $1,000 by motion made by
Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
Items No. 53 through No. 74 - approved.
Item No. 74A, NEW PLAYGROUND, pending.
Items No. 75 through No. 81 - approved.
Item No. 81A, 'JANITOB, action deferred.
Items No. 82 through No. 85 - approved.
Item No. 85A, LIB BOARD, pending approval of their budget.
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The next budget meeting was called for Thursday night at 7:30 P.M.
to continue study of the tentative budget before the public hearing on July 20th.
Meeting adjourned at lls25 P.M.
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Villa Mane and Clerk/
APPROVED:
Mayor
rag SMS V,MAGE
August 1, 1949 July 31, 1950
148 Buda,�t 19.49.T�nt�tve
1, ATTORNEYIS FEE
Expended 11 months $2,200.00 $2,400.00 2,400.00
(Monthly retainer)
Other Expenses-pant 11 months
Wolf Zoning Suit
Attorney $250.00
Travel 36.18
Travel 64.57
Edwards Condemnation Suit (Entrance to Proposed Legion Home on
Travel 66.97 Golf Course)
Bond Validation
T. H. Anderson $150.00
Mitchell & Pershing 275.00
Anti=gonsolidation $80.00
(Pd. to Committoo)
2. AUDITING EXPENSE
Expended 11 months 900.00 900.00 900.00
At the end of each fiscal year the Village Council employs an auditing firm
to check the business records of the Village for the past 12 months. The
$900.00 proposed in this item is based on the fee charged last year.
3. DISCOUNT .ON TAM
Expended 11 months 6,214.39 5,300.00 69000.00
This item is included in order to account for the differences in actual cash
received and the amounts placed on the tax roll. Discounts for prompt pay-
ment of taxes are given as follows: November - 4%, December - 3%, January - 2%,
February - 1%.
4. CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS
Expended 11 months 23,27 .b3 23,276.63 15,900.00
This item is for the payment of $15,000 in Certificates, of Indebtedness due
March 15, 1950 together with 3% interest on a balance of $30,000 due on a
total issue of $45,000 which was payable in three equal annual payments; the
interest being payable semi-annually which amounts to $900.00 this coming
year.
5. BONDS AND INTEREST
Golf Course
Expended 11 months -0. 19,492.00
Int. 11/1/49 41,612.50
Int. 5/1/50 4612.50
Princ.5/1/50 10,000.00
Bank Fees 41000 ._..,., 19,266.40
Qty Hall
Expended 11 months 71,725.59 9,558.75
Int. 11/1/49 1,527.50
Int. 5/1/50 1,527.50
Princ.5/1/50 6,000.00
Bank Fees -15.40 9,070.O
6. GENERU STREET IMPRO,=NT FUND
Expended 11 months 5,185.48 5,000.40 15,000.00
To be used for street maintenance, improving alleys, rebuilding N.W. 2nd Ave.
from 105th St. to 111th St., N.W. 109th St. between Miami Ave. and N.W. 2nd
Ave., and N.E. 104th St. between, 13th Ave. and Biscayne Bay.
7. FIREPR�IIQN (See Item 40A)
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8. g=INGFtNT F Budget 1�,�9 Imutiv4
Expended 11 months 8,2.4.3.95 12,377.62 10,263.59
This fund is used to pay unexpected expenses, such-as hurricane damages,
.accidents, etc.
TELEPHONES
Expended 11 months 849.11 621.60
9. Office 742.20
10. Garage 174.61+
11. Long Distance
& Telegrams 60.00
12. Community House 50,QQ . rrr . r..r■ ■ r■■�..r..�r r..�r ■.err �■ 12126.84
EILECTRICITY
Expended 11 months 939.90 825.00
13. Office 660.00
14. Garage 360.00
15. Community Hou9a 150.00
15A Honor Roll ._?5-00 1,195.00
TRAFFIC LIO S
Expended 11 months 248.88 311.04
16. Blvd. and 96th St. 51.84 .
17. Blvd. at 89th St. 38.88
18. N.E. 2nd Ave. & 96th St. 51.84
18A N.E. 96 St. at 6th Ave. 51.84
18B Miami Ave. & 95th St. 51.84
18C N.E. 2nd Ave at 98th St. 51.84
18D Miami Ave. & 103rd St. 8888 (flasher) _ , __....,_ 306.96
WINTER SERVICE
Expended 11 months 253.55 164.00
19. office 240.00
20. Community House 75.00
20A Library 0
20B Parka 30L� .■rr rr ■-rrr■r■rrr.r r�■■rr� 345.00
21. STREET LIGHTS
Expended 11 montho, 8,105.90 9034.50
Overhead Bracket Type 186 0 2.2.50 - 4,185.00
Whiteway Type 105 ® 39.50 - 4.147.50
8,332.50
4 Overhead type now being installed 90.00
Add 3 new Whiteway Type 158.00
Add 6 new Overhead Type 135.00
Fuel costs added under Contract 50 0-M 9,215:50
We have had demands for lights on N.E. 95th St. between 10th and 12th Avba.
and between 12th Ave. and the bay. However, the people will not agree to
black poles. The estimated cost of installing the two-Whiteway lights
is $680.00, which is not included above. 4
INSURANCE .AD AQW& .
Expended. 11 months 3,545.65 "' 3,500.00
22. Workman's Compensation 1,800.00
23. Manager's Bond 100.00
24. Blanket Bond 150.00
25. Burglary Insurance 21.00
26. Auto Fleet - Liability and
Property Damage 650.00
27. Public Liability 650.00
28. Traffic Light Liability 15.00
29. Fire & Theft - Auto 250.00
30. Village bldgs. - Fire & Windstorm 499.50
30A Self Insurance - Hurricane -
Village Hall ,,,,&800- ,,,......_,_, ,r,, r.,■ ..,r.r. 4,735.50
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POLICE DSP
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31, Auto Expense
Expended 11 months, 5,883.94 79320.00 60670.00
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34. Salaries .
Expended 11 months 48,827.50 53,880.00 56,160.00
Chief ------- 1 ® $400 per Mo. $ 4,800.00
Sergeants 3 ® 290 " " 10,440.00
Patrolmen --- 6 0 275 " " 19,800.00
4 0 260 " " `12,480.00
3 0 240 " " 8,640.00
Last year: two sergeants at $280, three patrolmen at $275, three
at = 260, four at $240, three at $225. Above increases
are for $15.00 promotions per year to a limit of
$275 and $290 on sergeants.
35. Uniforms
Expended 11 months 1,262.24 10600.00 1,445.00
36. Ega ip-men
Expended 11 months 425.69 700.00 1,400.00
(This fund now includes ammunition)
37. Traffic Signs & Supplies
Expended 11 months 2,444.84 19000.00 1000.00
38. Court Costs & Jail -Rent
Expended ll months 29339.50 3,000.00 2,600.00
39. Radio Rental
Expended 11 months 1,100.00 1,200.00 11200.00
40. Car Inspections --Stickers
Expended 11 months 565.90 360.00 500.00
TOT 69.060.00 �.7
40A FIRE DEPARTMENT
Expended 4 months 4,936.89 15,000.00
Salaries 1 Fireman 0 $235.00 per Mo. 2,820.00
2 Firemen 0 225.00 " " 5,400.00
Uniforms ------------------------- 300.00
Extinguisher Re-fills (Foam & Soda Acid) 50.00
Extinguisher Hose (Foam & Soda Acid) 25.00
Fire Hose Replacement --------- 300.00
CO2 Re-fills --------------------- 25.00
Liquid Foam ----------------------- 75.00
Truck Expense -------------------- 500.00
Equipment ----------------------- 2.000.00 Us495AO
(See attached letter)
PARKWAY DEPARTMENT
41. Qalary or man
325.00 Mo.
Expended 11 months 3000.00 39900.00 3,900.00
42. Salaryj Men - Small Mowers
43.12 wk.)
Expended 11 months 5,724.65 60726.72 6,726.72
43. Salary 1 Man - Tractor
51.75 wk.
Expended 11 months 2,525.40 2,691.00 29691.00
43A Sal ,r,� - Truck DriyAg
51.75 wk.
Expended 11 months, 20475.30 2,691.00 2,691.00
44. Sellar , 6 Men - jandIcaging 19148 JR!&Le 4q„-�gnt,�tiLvg
2 ® 51.75; 4 ® 43.1
Expended 11 months 13,150.36 14350.96 14350.96
45. Qalary 2 Men - General.Ra M c a
1 @ 60.00; 1 @ 57.50
Expended 11 months 5,424.77 5,811.00 6,110.00
46. Equiument and Tools
Expended 11 months 752.77 2,000.00 2,000.00
47. Miscellaneous Sut�v_lies
Expended 11 months 944.74 19000.00 1,000.00
48. Repairs and, Parts,
Expended 11 months 981.69 19000.00 19000.00
49. Tire Replacements
Expended 11 months 463.31 600.00 600.00
50. Gasoline and Oil
Expended 10 months 10012.25 19200.00 19200.00
51. Building Repairs
Expended 11 months 483.25 500.00 500.00
52. Beautification Fund
Expended 11 months 611.63 11,000.00 20000.00.
TOT
l�3.47Q.6g "g6
LOT CLEANING & RE.V
53. Salaries (3)
Expended 11 months 8,941.90 91,794.00 8,392.70
54. Gasoline and Oil
Expended 11 months 546.51 800.00 800.00
55. Repairs and Part
Expended 11 month$ 645.97 19000.00 1,000.00
56. IrAcctor Rental
Expended 11 months 1,200.00 10200.00 1,600.00
57. Insurance
Expended 11 months 312.90 300.00 315.00
58. Tire Replacement (3 Tractors)
Expended 11 months 203.24 300.00 300.00
59. Misggllaseous
Expended 11 months -0- 25.00 10.00
59A Ldvanaed from Gewral for Special Assessment ],,860.00
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BAMME AMTRASH
60, Ralg=_ 3 Drivers
051.75 wk.)
Expended 11 months 7,465.75 8,073.00 8,073.00
61. Salary 6 Helpern
4 ® 43.12; 2 @ 51.75)
Expended 11 months 12,851.00 14350.96; 14,350.96
68. Gasoline and,Oil
Expended 10 months 1,319.81 19500.00 1000.00
69. Tires and Repairs
Expended 11 months 793.79 10000.00 1,000.00
70. DisR2sal gostg�
Expended n months 1,792.94 29400.00 2,400.00
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RECREATILK DE�nRTMENT
X949 Tentative
72. Salary - Director
Expended 11 months 3;025.00 36300.00 3,300.00
73. Salary___ - Aa_sistan,
Expended 11 months 4050.00 19200.00 1,200.00
740 Equipment and SM MUen
Expended 11 months 1,714.10 1,500.00 19500.00
74A New P, jAyAround
Expended 11 months -0- -0. 3,860.00
75. ,Maintenance Man
Expended 11 months 1,575.00 10820.00 12820.00
VILLAGE OFFICE
76. Sal= Village Manager
Expended 11 months 5,958.48 61,500.00 5,500.00
($2,000 additional is paid from Golf Course)
77. Sajlary Bookkeeper
Expended 11 months 3,300.00 3,600.00 3,600.00
78. Salaa §ecretary
. Expended 11 months 2,426.00 2;700.00 2,700.00
78A §alaZj Deputy Assessor
Expended 11 months 2,297.50 29880.00 2,600.00
79. Sa_ l= Stenographer
Expended 11 months 2,168.00 29280.00 2,080.00
80. Salary Building Inspector & Cle,k
Expended 11 months 6,414.08 7,140;00
Inspector @ UM-00 Mo. • 4,800.00
Clerk 0 40.00 Wk. - 2.080.00 60880.00
80A Bql= Insngctor - Car Expense
Expended 11 months 550.00 600.00 600.00
81. Office Rent
Expended 11 months 29000.00 2,400.00 -0-
81A JA"tor,
Expended since 1/1/49 - Library (new man) 904.85 -0- -0-
City Hall (borrowed
man from Parkway
Dept.) 1121.12 -0- 20242.24,
$2,., Tax&ll Su=es
Expended 11 months 87.05 400.00 300.00
83. O Tice Supplies & DZi ting
Expended 11 months 1,591.79 1,500.00 1,800.00
$4. Posstag
Expended 11 months 664.00 400.00 600.00
85. Office Equi,nment
Expended 11 months -0-• -0- 300.00
. 0303 .....:O.,:Q 202 2
85A Libra rr Boas$ (1 mill)
Expended 11 months 14,019.36 • 14#055.59 15,948.33
TQTA,,jBUDGMT 303,610.76 3212896.70
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86. Garbage Fees $190000.00 219838.83 22,000.00
87, Auto Inspection 3,000.00 40955.75 4,500.00
88. Fines & Forfeitures 18,000.00 179816.00 183,000.00
89. Personal Property Tax 16,269.81 16,022.31 19,195.00
90, Occupational Licenses 25,000.00 259282.00 259000.00
91. Permit Fees 59000.00 7,453.66 5,000.00
92. County Road & Bridge Fund -0- -0- -0-
93. Lot Cleaning & Removal 13,419.00 12,604.10 14,277.70
93A Parking Meters (Village share) 4,000.00 39703.00 4,000.00
94. Cash on hand August lst 20,000.00 ----- 10,000.00
95. Profit from Golf Course 20,492.00 ----- 19,266.00
96. Taxes Real Property 1599429.95 157,888.31 180,158.00
121 mills on $14,412,707.00 (1949)
97. Miscellaneous (maps, codes, exams, etc.) 500.00
303 321,896.70