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12-06-1949 Regular Meeting 227 1 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL December 6, 1949 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., December 6, 1949 at the Village Hall, with the entire Council and the Village Attorney present. After the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting, Mr. Reynolds moved that they be approved as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed. Dr. J. P. Miles, chairman of the Daddies Club Traffic Committee, was present to get approval of a plan whereby the Coca-Cola Company will furnish safety signs free of charge to the Village in return for the advertising that would appear on the back of these signs. He pointed out that there are many points through- out the Village where these signs could be used advantageously in slowing down traffic where children must cross the streets on their way to school. It was the opinion of some members of the Council that this advertising would not be in keep- ing with the dignity of the Village and that it might set up a precedent for other similar requests. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to provide such school signs as are necessary in the opinion of the Village Manager, the Chief of Police and the Traffic Committee, that the necessary funds be taken from the Contingency Fund and that the work be done immediately. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Franck appeared to voice their objections to any proposed plan of moving the Village shop and equipment to the Golf Course. Mayor Frix stated that there were no immediate plans for this move but that if and when it does take place every consideration will be given to those concerned and that the appearance will be arranged so that there will be nothing objectionable to neighboring property owners. Concerning the present appearance of the sheds, Mr. Reynolds moved that the Council request the Golf Course Advisory Board to investigate r - .. t c c ' c 229 -2- and remedy the alledged unsightly conditions surrounding the Golf Course equip- ment sheds and that they do whatever they deem advisable to correct the situation, such as planting shrubbery, etc. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mrs. Norman, representing the Civic Committee of the Miami Shores Women's Club asked if something couldn't be done about repainting Whelan's Drug Store. Mr. Mackenzie volunteered to discuss the matter with Mr. Parry, owner of the building. Mr. Glen Byrd made a report on the work that has been done on the northwest playground. An area 200 ft. x 400 ft. has been plowed and covered with soil and grass will be planted as soon as we have had some rain. At the request of the Miami Transit Co. and various property owners on N. E. 107th St., a discussion was held concerning alternate routes for No. 11 bus. Mr. Carpenter moved that the Council authorize the use of N. E. 102nd St. from 4th to 2nd Ave., northbound, as an alternate route on a 30-day trial basis. Mr. Franco seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. A letter was received and read from Mr. Robert Blue concerning the employee group insurance plan now in effect. With this letter Mr. Blue presented the new figures for non-occupational coverage, if the Village decides to continue Workmen's Compensation insurance. It was determined that the total increase in employees' rates for the rest of the year amounted to $191.08. Council agreed to continue the Workmen's Compensation insurance and Mr. Mackenzie moved that we appropriate approximately $191.08 to augment payments now made by employees. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. The Village Attorney made a report on the status of the case, Ellis vs. Miami Shores Village, as follows: 230 231 -3- "After argument in the above case the other day, Judge Wiseheart announced that he would grant our Motion to Quash the Writ. The Order has not been entered, but I expect that it will be done in the next day or so." He also presented for consideration an ordinance concerning speed limit of trucks using 95th St. After a discussion of this ordinance with suggested changes the Council agreed to give the Chief of Police two weeks longer to determine the effects of his plan of using printed cards showing permissible truck routes. The next business on the agenda was discussion of Bessemer Properties' petition to rezone from R-8 to B-1, lots fronting on N. E. 2nd. Avenue in Blocks 16, 28 and 33. It was Mr. Reynolds' opinion that the best move for the Council would be to refer this matter to a planning authority to make a study and recommenda- tion as to the size of the business section needed with a maximum population in Miami. Shores. Mr. Anderson stated that we will need a survey on 75 ft. lots for further argument in the Ellis case and he thought it might be well to combine this work. Mr. Carpenter moved that the Village Manager be instructed to send a letter to Bessemer Properties, containing the following information: that the Village Council -is referring this matter and other zoning matters to a selected planning committee and that further action on this matter will be taken after receipt of this comi.ttee's report. Before a second was made to the motion Mr. Anderson brought up the question of whether this should be referred to the Village Planning Board or zoning experts to whom the court will listen. Mr. Mackenzie then moved that the Village Manager prepare a report on this matter which the Council can study and take action on at the next Council meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr.`Franco and passed unanimously. A Planning Board recommendation was read concerning a reduction in cubic foot requirements in River Bay Park. The Village Manager was ins trusted to send 232 233 -4- notices to property owners informing them of a hearing, January 3, 1950, when the Council will consider this recommendation to reduce requirements from 25,000 cubic ft. to 22,500 cu. ft. on the north side of N. E. 104th Street and 20,000 on the south side of said street. Regarding Mr. Krames' request to build a filling station at N. E. 88th Street and Biscayne Blvd., referred to the Council by the Planning Board, Mr. Reynolds moved that the Planning Board be instructed to issue a permit for a gasoline station as applied for by W. H. Krames. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and passed unanimously. That part of the Zoning Ordinance defining "single family residence" was read to determine whether or not room renting violates same. It was suggested that complaints be investigated when the situation causes a public nuisance. A Letter was received and read from the U. S. Bureau of Community Facilities regarding application for a loan to cover cost of plans for a sewer system in Miami Shores. It was suggested that this letter be acknowledged inform- ing this agency that we do not want to renew this application. Concerning the purchase of a new fire truck, Mr. Reynolds moved that the Pillage Manager and Chief of the Fire Department prepare specifications for a new fire truck which -on completion are to be approved by the Southeastern Under- writers' engineer before submitting to at least three truck companies for bids. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Checks were received from the Miami Shores Parent-Teachers Assoc. and the Miami Shores Daddies Club for expenses incurred by having an extra patrolman at school during the 8 weeks of double session classes. Mr. Carpenter moved that we accept these checks and thank them for their assistance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. The Mayor called for a report on the meeting of the Florida League of Municipalities. The Village Manager stated that he will make a written report 234 e e " .I 235 w -5- on this meeting as well as the City Managers: meeting in Palm Beach. Mr. Perry Willits' letter of resignation from the Advisory Board was again reviewed. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and unanimously passed, Council instructed that this resignation not be accepted. Because of complaints regarding the increased amount of door-to-door solicitation in the Shores, the Village Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance prohibiting solicitation in Misai Shores, without approval of the Village Manager, and submit this ordinance at the next meeting. An anonymous letter was received by the Council concerning owner-builder licenses. No action was taken because the letter was not signed. Mr. Reynolds suggested a plan whereby Police could be compensated for increased proficiency in target shooting. Action was deferred' on this matter until it is determined from what source this money could be obtained. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Village Manage and Clerk APPROVED: Mayor 236 C ` r J