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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 169 1949
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., 1949, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
George A. Frix, Mayor
M. E. Reynolds
William E. Carpenter
Michael J. Franco
Absent: Roy Mackenzie
Mr. Anderson, the Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed
reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting of August 2 and a special
meeting of August 4 was dispensed with and minutes were approved as written.
A letter from Mr. T. J. Ellis, together with tentative floor plan and
illustration of proposed residence, was presented in which Mr. Ellis requested
permission to build a house of 10,000 cu. ft. or more in his discretion, on a 50 ft.
lot. The motion was made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, and passed
that the request be denied.
A letter from the Railroad Commission in reply to Council Resolution
protesting bus changes was presented. Mr. Reynolds was in favor of holding a public
hearing at the Country Club for all those Villagers who are interested, to attend.
The Village Manager was instructed to set a date for a public meeting and send
out a letter to all Villagers informing them of same.
Mr. Sinclair, attorney for Mr. Hutchins, who had previously made
application for license to sell beer at drive-in restaurant, appeared, and amended
application of Mr. Hutchins was discussed. Mr. Sinclair stated that at the
time he made application there was no ordinance prohibiting issuance of licenses
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to sell beer or other alcoholic beverages in Miami Shores Village.
It Was the opinion of the Village Attorney that Miami Shores Village
may lawfully enact an ordinance forbidding the sale of intoxicating beverages
in such parts of the Village as it desires or it may forbid the sale of such
beverages throughout the Village.
Mr. Franco moved that the application be denied; Mr. Carpenter seconded
it and it was passed with a 3/1 vote with Mr. Reynolds opposed because of the
location involved and as under the present ordinances there is nothing whatso-
ever on record to prohibit this man from establishing the business that he has
requested.
Mr. Franco moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare
an ordinance to prohibit the sale of spiritous., vinous, and malt liquors within
the boundaries of the Village other than those already in existence. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed, unanimously.
Upon motion by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Franco, Ordinance No.
200, prohibiting the sale of• spiritous, vinous and malt liquors for consumption
on the premises where sold was passed and adopted, unanimously.
Mr. Sinclair informed the Council that he had prepared a mandamous
suit ready for immediate filing and requested a certified copy of the minutes
of this meeting.
Mr. J. R. Todd of 700 N. E. 93rd Street appeared before the Council
to find out what the Village was going to do about the unsightly condition of the
rear of his lot. The Village Manager was instructed to get an estimate on putting
a wall back there, and make recommendations.
Proposed Ordinance No. 201 was read, which is entitledt
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TRANSPORTATION OF
SCHOOL CHILDM WITHIN THE LIMITS OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE.
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Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Franco, Ordinance
No. 201 was unanimously passed and adopted, with a $15.00 annual license fee.
A letter from Town of Miami Springs enclosing copy of Resolution to
develop Virginia Rey as Recreation Center for colored citizens was read. Mr.
Reynolds made the motion that resolution be tabled. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mayor Frix suggested that the Village Manager
acknowledge receipt of letter and tell them action of the Council.
The lease between Barry College and Miami Shores Village for park
and playground purposes was read and approved.
After a review of unpaid bills, Mr. Reynolds moved that they be paid
and motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M.
Village ger an Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor