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07-19-1949 Regular Meeting 129 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 19, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M... July 19, 1949, at the Village Hai. with the following Councilmen present: 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. Mackenzie, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed, reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting and a special meeting of July 7, was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as written. Mr. Walker explained that the Golf Course Committee had approved a proposal for swimming pool rates at their last meeting which in effect would open the pool Mondays and Fridays for 50¢ any time before noon. An alternate plan was discussed whereby the pool would be open for 25¢ a person Monday through Friday for swimming from 10:00 A.M. to about 12:45, after which time the pool will be cleared for afternoon swimmers. Council unanimously agreed that the proposal of the Committee was not acceptable and asked that they consider the 25¢ plan at their next meeting. Mr. Steve McCrimmon of 265 N. W. 91st St. presented the Council with a petition containing about 90 names of people who wish to have the bus service on N. W. 2nd Ave. continue as is. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously carried, the petition was accepted for further con- sideration at the public hearing to be held on Wednesday. The next item of business was a letter from the Village Manager recommend- ing a consolidation of the Golf Course maintenance crew with the Village Park Department, along with the moving of the equipment shop to the Golf Course. 130 131 -2- Discussion followed as to the advisability of making this move, anticipated savings in time and labor, more efficient operation and better supervision on the Golf Course. It was Mr. Walkerts recommendation that a thorough study be made of this proposal before anything is done. Action was deferred until Friday night at a joint meeting with the Golf Committee. Mr. Sinclair, attorney for Mr. Hutchins, filed a corrected application with the Council for a permit to sell beer at a drive-in restaurant to be built by Mr. Hutchins on N. E. 6th Ave. at Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Sinclair stated that this application was in conformity with our ordinance and asked that the Council recon- sider its previous action taken in refusing this permit. After discussion, Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare a written opinion for the use of the Council at its neat regular meeting, giving us his findings on the Village's position with regard to the State Law on issuing a permit for the consumption of beer in a restaurant. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously carried. Then Mr. Carpenter moved that the Village Attorney advise the Council as to what measures, if any, can be taken to prevent the sale of beer, wine or liquor for other than consumption off the premises. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. The neat item on the agenda was a report from the Village Attorney on the proposed ordinance prohibiting truck traffic. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that the Council should specify the size of the trucks by a weight limit. Council instructed that the Village Manager work with Mr. Anderson to get information concerning tonnage of various trucks and then call a meeting with the County Commission to work out an agreeable truck route. Neat discussion was the proposed lease with Barry College for the use of their land east of Miami Ave. It was decided that the length of notice terminat- ing the lease should be extended to six months and that the Village should negotiate 132 133` -3- for only a part of this property. Mr. Carpenter moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to make a lease with Barry College in accordance with the terms of the memorandum from their attorney, for ten acres of property with a six months' termination notice. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimously carried. A letter from the Director of Anti-Mosquito District was read, in which permission was requested for low flying of airplanes when spraying the Village. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously passed, the Village Manager was authorized to send the required letter giving approval. for such flying. A letter was received from the Miami Chamber of Commerce, requesting that we help advertise Miami summers with our postage meter. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Mayor or Village Manager answer the letter explaining that we do not have sufficient out-of-state mail to warrant this. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. A letter was read from Mr. Lummus, County Tax Assessor, in which he stated all Village property had been tax exempt for the year 1949, with the exception of two parking lots rich are not now being used for such. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to answer this letter, indicating that by Zoning ordinance they are set up for parking. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimpusly carried. In regard to a letter from Graham Press requesting consideration for all printing work for the Village, Council turned this over to the Village Manager for handling. A resolution was received from Miami Beach concerning the adoption of an ordinance against the KKK. No action was taken as Miami Shores has already adopted this ordinance. Discussion of the new bus routes was postponed as the Village Manager 134 IS 5 -4- reported that the head of Coast Cities Coaches was not ready to present any recommendations as yet. The Village Manager read a proposed Resolution No. 295, entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF $35,000.00 BY MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE FROM BESSEMER PROPERTIES, INC. FOR NINETY DAYS AT 3% PER ANNUM. It was explained that this money will be necessary to meet operational expenses until the tax money becomes due. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously carried, Resolution No'. 298 was passed and adopted. The next item on the agenda was a complaint against the Village concern- ing the alley between N. E. 92nd and 93rd Sts. It was explained by the Village Manager that this alley had been constructed at a level lower than one of the yards which causes quite a slope at the edge of the property and that the owner, Mr. J. R. Todd of 700 N. E. 93rd St., felt the Village should construct a retaining wall along his property at the edge of the alley. Action was deferred on this subject until the Council can view the property and have the property owner appear before them. Mayor Frix brought up a letter received from the Red Cross concerning emergency long term housing shelters within the Village. Mr. Reynolds moved that the school should be used first and then, if necessary, the City Hall. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed unanimously. After a review was made of the unpaid bills, Mr. Reynolds moved that they be paid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously passed. Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. APPROVED: Village Manager afid Clerk Acting Mayor 136