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09-06-1949 Regular Meeting 177 REGULAR MEETING: MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 6, 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 entire Council present, as well as, the Village Attorney. The minutes of a special meeting of August 11 and those of the regular meeting of August 16 were read. After making additions to the latter, Mr. Reynolds moved they be accepted as corrected. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously, reading of the minutes of the public meeting held on August 23, was dispensed with and same were approved as written. Mr. Leroy Edwards appeared before the Council to petition the Village to render financial assistance in the installation of water mains in his sub- division known as Eveningside. After he explained the background of the case and his reasons for requesting the Village to underwrite the expense of this installa- tion, the Village Attorney reported on the legal status of the property with regard to a Condemnation suit. Mr. Anderson stated that the suit had been dropped but that the matter of Mr. Edwards' attorney's fee had not been settled. Mr. Reynolds moved that this be tabled and that the Council defer any further discussion in connection with Mr. Edwards' request pending final disposition of existing liti- gation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was a report from the Citizens Committee appointed to investigate the proposed bus change. Mr. George Meister, chairman of this committee, outlined the facts that the committee had learned in their many discussions and conferences on the subject. Then he made the following recommenda- tions to the Council: that another public meeting be held as soon as possible to see if we can get the people organized to oppose the change by sending in 178 -2- protests and petitions; that a representative of the people go to see each of the Commissioners to learn why the Villagers should suffer inconvenience by this change, .and that the Council through the City Manager write to each of the three Commissioners individually and advise them that we would appreciate no final disposition of this plan until the people of Miami Shores and E1 Portal have had an opportunity to show the public indignation against the proposed program. It was finally decided that a wire would be sent by the Council to each of the Commissioners, reading as follows: "IN REFERENCE TO THE RESOLUTION OF THIS COUNCIL FORWARDED TO YOU AUGUST 3rd, WE AGAIN REQUEST YOU HOLD IN ABEYANCE FINAL ACTION CONCERNING BUS TRANSPORTATION IN THE MIAMI SHORES AREA UNTIL A COMMITTEE OF OUR CITIZENS HAS AN OPPOR- TUNITY TO APPEAR BEFORE YOU." The public meeting was tentatively set for Tuesday, September 13th, and it was also agreed that the Village Attorney and the Mayor would represent the Village in an interview with the Railroad Commission. Chief Senneff presented a survey made on the installation of a traffic light at Grand Concourse, N. E. 96th St. and N. E. 4th Ave. As it did not appear practical to install a light at that point, Council agreed that stop signs should be put up on the Concourse at the intersection. Concerning a request for a traffic light at N. E. 2nd Ave. and 95th St., Mr. Reynolds amended Mr. Carpenter's original motion to the effect that this light be installed, retaining the one at 96th St. and N. E. 2nd Ave. and synchronizing both lights, that the money for this installa- tion be taken from the Contingency Fund, and that it be done immediately. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed unanimously. Mr. McCaffrey brought up the question of speeding in the alleys which he pointed out is in violation of Council action taken to limit traffic in the alleys to 10 miles an hour. Mayor Frix asked that the Village Manager check into this. The next item on the agenda was in regard to a membership tax for 180 181 -3- the Golf Club. The Village Attorney was instructed to review tax laws pertain- ing to this type of operation and make a report at the next meeting. Council took no action on the invitation to attend the Second Annual Public Health Engineering Conference. A letter was read from the Miami Chamber of Commerce regarding repeal of the 15% Federal Transportation tax. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded + by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously, this letter is to be received, acknowledged and filed. Mayor Frix reported on the recent tour made of the Golf Course which, he stated, indicated that great improvement had been made in the condition of the course and that further improvements were planned. The estimate made by the Building Inspector of the cost of constructing a retaining wall at the rear of Mr. Todd's property at 700 N. E. 93rd St. is as follows: for a two block wall with reinforced concrete foundation - $135.00, without reinforced foundation - $90.05. Mr. Mackenzie moved that Mr. Todd. be given the choice of accepting $90.05 for a wall or of having the Village construct one. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Proposed Ordinance No. 202 was read, which is entitled: AN ORDINM CE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE TO APPOINT MEMBERS TO A PROPOSED MASTER BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS FOR VARIOUS QUALIFIED MEMBER MUNIC- IPALITIES AND DADE COUNTY; AND ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SAID BOARD AS SET FORTH HEREIN; PROVIDING- FOR THE VALIDITY OF THIS ORDINANCE. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie, Ordinance No. 202 was unanimously passed and adopted. On a recommendation of the Planning Board, Council considered replat of the W 100 ft. of N. 428.5 ft. of Govt. Lot "F", as well as, requested change in cubical ft. requirements. Mr. Reynolds moved the plat be approved with cubical requirement of Lot 2 increased to 20,000 cu. ft. and the other lots remaining as 182 183 recommended, that is, Lot 1 - 25,000 cu. ft. and Lots N6,. 3, and 4 - 16,500. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously passed. The next item of business was another letter from the Fla. League of Municipalities concerning financial aid for the Special Session of the Legislature. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to forward the fee of $25.00 to the Fla. League of Municipalities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed unanimously. Chief Senneff reported on the recent visit of a representative of the South-Eastern Underwriters Association with regard to our Volunteer Fire Department. The Chief stated it appeared that we have a very good chance of securing a 7th class rating if the following recommendations are carried outs first, that we immediately hire two more men for 24-hour coverage; second, that we acquire a new fire truck within a year and third, that we purchase another 1,000 ft. of 2J" hose. Mr. Franco moved that two experienced firemen be hired as set up in the budget. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Council also suggested that the Village Manager get prices on the hose and present recommendations at the next meeting. It was determined by the Village Attorney that our present Ordinance No. 34 covering lot cleaning would be sufficient to cover any necessary yard maintenance that might have to be done to prevent the existence of unsightly lawns while owners are away. It was the Mayor's suggestion that these people be notified by registered mail that their lawn must be cleaned up by a certain date or else the Village will do the work at their expense. After a discussion of an unsightly fence that had been erected in the Village, Mr. Carpenter moved that this subject be referred to the Planning Board to consider a new ordinance to prevent building anything out to the sidewalk. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimously passed. 184 185 • -5- At the suggestion of the Village Attorney that the existing liquor ordinances be reviewed and consolidated into one comprehensive ordinance, Council instructed that they be sent copies of the present ordinances for study. The lease with Barry College for playground land was finally executed. The final business of the evening was consideration of an employees' Benefit plan as presented by Mr. Hobert Blue. Discussion followed concerning the necessity for this insurance, the type of coverage it afforded, cost, etc. Mr. Franco moved that the Council approve the proposal submitted by Mr. Blue for an Employeest Benefit plan with separate coverage on the Volunteer Fire and Police Dept, the total premiums to the Village not to exceed the budgeted items on Workmants Compensation. Motion was seconded by Nor. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 P.M. , c Village Manager d Clerk APPROVED: Mayor 186