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f, REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1950
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. January 17, 1950, at the Village Hall,
with the entire Council and the Village Attorney present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed
unanimously, the minutes of the last meeting were approved as written.
Mr. J. D. Williamson of 9701 N. E. 4th Ave. again appeared before
the Council to appeal the Planning Board's decision denying him a permit to erect
a canopy in his yard. The Planning Board denied this request a second time as
it was their opinion that the canopy could be seen from adjoining properties.
Mr. Franco who had recently viewed the proposed location agreed that it would be
visible from the street. Mr. Williamson pointed out that he had no neighbors who
would object to the canopy and that,, due to the shape of his lot, there was no
way for him to build an addition to his garage or place the canopy farther from
view. In view of these circumstances Mr. Carpenter moved that the Council
approve this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed on a 4/1
vote with Mr. Franco dissenting for the same reason, he stated, that the request
was denied by the Planning Board, that is, that the canopy would be visible from
the street, and further that he believed the approval of this one will bring on
requests for many more.
The next item on the agenda was a letter from Mr. Frank 0. Pruitt
concerning the hazardous traffic condition that exists at 96th St. and Grand Con-
course, The Village Manager reported that the Chief of Police recommended that
the best and most economical way to have a light at this intersection would be to
make a small island in the center of the street and install a post light that
could be seen from all angles. Council agreed to continue on with the new lines
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and signs placed there by the Police Dept, and instructed the Village Manager
and Chief of Police to make a study of this intersection and bring back a
definite recommendation as to the type of light best suited for the location
and the cost. -
A letter was received and read from Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Bow, Jr.
in which the Police Department were complimented on courteous and efficient
service.
A letter was received and read from the American Legion in which they
asked that Miami Shores proclitim January 18, 19 and 20 as "Tide of Toys Days"
in the support of their campaign to collect toys to be sent to Europe. Mr. Franco
moved that the Village issue this proclamation. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Carpenter and passed unanimously.
A letter was received and read from the Dade County Yater Control Engineer
in which the County requests a written permit to clean out the canal through the
Golf Course beginning April 1, 1950. The Village Manager reported that the
Greens Committee and Advisory Board recommended that the Village make an agreement
with them to do this work after the first Monday in April. The Village Manager
further stated that the Village Attorney should assist in the drawing up of the
agreement and that we get an indemnity bond or some assurance from the County
Commission that the course will be put back in its original condition. Question
was raised concerning disposition of the fill which the Village Manager stated
could be used to build up certain low areas on the course and should be so stipu-
lated in the written agreement. Council instructed that the Village Manager and
Attorney should set up details of the agreement.
The next item on the agenda was in regard to the Planning Board's
denial of Bessemer Properties' request for resoning on N. E. 2nd Ave. The
Village Manager read an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Board meeting
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giving the remarks and action taken. The Mayor then made the following statements
and corrections to these remarks. First, that the public hearing previously held
on this question did not apply to the present populus of the Shores which has
changed considerably in the last few years. Second, that all members of the Council
had not pledged themselves to maintain the status quo of the zoning on this property,
nor any member, it appeared. Third, that the Planning Board had denied a repre-
sentative of one of the largest taxpayers of Miami Shores an opportunity to be
heard and since. the Council itself would not deny any taxpayer this privilege he
did not understand why the Planning Board had done so. After farther discussion on
this question Mr. Carpenter moved that Bessemer Properties be invited to appear
before the Council at the first meeting of the Council convenient to their represent-
ative for the purpose of being heard on the request contained in their letter of
November 15, 1949. This motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The Village Attorney presented an ordinance on soliciting in the Shores
which he suggested the Village Manager review and present for action at the next
meeting.
Mrs. Oscar Olson asked if garbage collections could be rescheduled
after holidays so that there would be another day in between pick-ups. The Village
Manager explained why this would not be feasible. lir. Olson also asked if any-
thing could be done about the big hole in a part of the parking lot at the rear
of the A & P. The Village Manager was instructed to look into this.
The Village Manager read an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning
Board meeting wherein the Board recommended that the cubic content on the land
west of N. W. 2nd Ave. from N. W. 111th St. to the Dog Track be reduced to 12,500.
A proposal has been made for constructing 32 homes on Mr. Cobb's property which
consists of the lots facing N. W. 112th St. and in this connection it was stated
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by the Village Manager that Mr. Cobb had guaranteed furnishing this area with
lights, water,, sidewalks and street. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Council approve
the recommendation of the Planning Board with reference to said property, and
that the cubical content be reduced from 1!+,500 to 12,500, with the added pro.
vision that existing ordinances be fulfilled to the extent of all public utilities
being furnished by the developer plus sidewalks, streets and landscaping of the
parkways. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
The unpaid bills were reviewed and approved for payment by motion
made 'by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimously passed.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Village Manager ind Clerk
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