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10-04-1949 Regular Meeting 193 REGULAR MUTING MIAMI SHOR&S VILLAGE COUNCIL October 4, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village., Florida, was held on October 4, 1949, at 7130 o'clock P.M., at the Village Hall with the entire Council present as well as the Village Attorney. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter., seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously carried, reading of. the minutes of the last regular meeting was dis- pensed with and they were approved as written. Mr. Marion Hurst presented a petition signed by 56 interested persons, asking that the Council give attention to a drainage problem on the N.S. corner of 97th Street and 2nd Avenue. Discussion followed as to methods of alleviating the flooded condition at this corner during rainy weather. Mr. Carpenter moved that we turn this matter over to the Village Manager so that it is taken care of and let him work out the details. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unan- imously passed. In this connection the Village Manager stated that if the Village forces couldn't remedy this, we will get advice and bring it back to the Council. At the request of the Council, Mr. White appeared to discuss the rate he is charging for bus transportation to school and the insurance requirements specified in Ordinance No. 201. Mr. Mite stated that the previously discussed figure of $1.00 a week was for only one wad .. that he is now charging $1.75 a week round trip with the service of taking the child from the door of his home to the door of the school. Mr. White farther stated that there is a big waiting list that he cannot accommodate. Council unanimously agreed that the present rate of $1.75 a week was satisfactory. After a discussion of insurance coverage, it was suggested that Mr. White get comparative figures on the cost of increased amounts and bring them back to the neat meeting. A letter was read from Mr. George Meister, chairman of a citizens H 194 195 -2- committee to investigate the proposed bus change. By this letter the Committee respectfully requested that it be discharged as their investigation had been con- cluded. The Village Attorney reported that he had heard there was to be a meeting of the Fla. Railroad Commission in this regard neat Tuesday and suggested that the Committee might look into this. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Mayor acknowledge receipt of their letter, thank then for what they have done so far and inform them of this proposed Tuesday meeting; requesting that since the situation has not been settled, that they continue to serve until such time as the question is finally disposed of one way or another. Also, that the Council will contact them as soon as additional facts are available. Notion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. A letter was read from the Fla. League of Municipalities concerning the new cigarette tax, as well as, a model ordinance to be enacted in order to secure refund of tax money from the State. It was suggested that the Village Attorney study this Senate Bill 18-X and advise the Council- at the neat meeting. Mrs. Gross appeared before the Council to secure permission to run outdoor movies within the limits of Miami Shores, to be sponsored by the merchants and free to the public. Mayor Frit suggested that a letter be addressed to the Council through the Village Manager giving all details of this proposal. Street lights were requested for Miami Shores Estates Subdivision, 101st St. at N. E. 12th Ave., 98th St. at N. E. 12th Ave. and Grand Concourse near 5th Ave. The Mayor suggested that the Chief of Police make a survey of the street lighting at these locations and also that the Village Manager make a report on the money available in the contingent fund. The next item of business was in regard to the purchase of 3 new mowing machines. Bids were received from General Mills, Inc. and Hector Supply Co., with the latter company offering the lower bid. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously passed, the bid of the Hector Supply 196 C 197 -3- Company was accepted. Instead of paving a bicycle path along the rock pit on N. E. 103rd St., it was suggested that Mr. Philbriok be requested to pat in sidewalks as he had agreed. The Village Manager will handle this. A proposal was made for paving 1600 ft. of alleys as well as a driveway entrance to the Club at 100th St. Mr. Reynolds moved that we appropriate X300 from the Street fund for paving a drive-in approach at the east end of 100th St. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously passed. Concerning the alleys, the Mayor suggested that the Village Manager, together with Mr. Byrd, determine which alleys must be fixed first, and present thin- survey at the neat meeting. The Village Manager will draft requirements for a new more comprehensive ordinance on the sale of alcoholic beverages. However, nothing final can be adopted until the case pending on this subject is decided. After correction to a proposed ordinance it was finally set up as follows, ORDINANCE NO. 203 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING COVERING OF SEPTIC TANKS AND DRAIN FIELDS AND PROVIDING FOR PENALTY FOR FAILMM TO COMPLY Upon motion made by Mr.. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 203 was passed and adopted. Concerning the International City managers' Conference to be held at Palm Beach December 4 - 8, Mr. Franco moved that the Village Manager be instructed to attend, at an expenditure not to exceed $100.00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Audit reports covering the fiscal year ended July 31, 19$9 were briefly discussed. Council agreed that the Village Manager should mare up a proposal as to how some of the bookkeeping duties of the Country Club and Village can be combined as per the auditors' recommendations. It was suggested that the Golf 198 199 Committee or Advisory Board review the letter from the auditors concerning Mr. Branham's percentage of profits and if they feel any differently about this decision, it should be brought before the Council. Mr. Franco asked that the work sheets on Deferred Income be secured for the next discussion of the reports. Auditors recommended writing off Tax Sale Certificate #89. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously passed, this action was approved. It was further recommended that the Public Works Reserve Pond be closed which action was approved by notion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously passed. Mr. Earle Dutton asked the Council about a previously discussed ordinance to prohibit track traffic on 95th St. Discussion followed as to how this might be effected. No definite action was taken. The Village Manager brought up the need for an ordinance covering: personnel rales and regulations. Council agreed that the working hours should be maintained at 41 per week, with all details to be worked out by the Village Manager. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. c Vil Manager Clerk APP s ;L Mayor / 200