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04-18-1950 Regular Meeting 57 REGULAR FIMTING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL April 18, 1950 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 otclock P.M., April 18, 1950, at the Village Hall, with the entire Council and the Village Attorney present. Upon motion made by Mr. Mackenzie, seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimously passed, minutes of the last meeting were approved as written. . The first item on the agenda was the report of the committee, composed of Messrs. Schneider, Holt and Hess, on the 2nd Avenue zoning change to B-1 of lots facing 2nd Avenue between 94th and 95th Streets and between 99th and 100th Streets. Mr. Schneider, acting as chairman, stated that they had gone down to see Mr. Hawkins in an attempt to make some settlement of the matter. He stated that Mr. Hawkins had pointed out that they had an immediate need for the property, and that little progress was made in any settlement unless it could be purchased for parks. Although Mr. Hawkins mentioned a price of $225,000, he later stated that it was up to the Village to make a proposition for the land if they wished to purchase it. Mr. Schneider concluded that it was his opinion that they will ask a big price for it, as they consider it business property. Mr. Hess added that in the interview Mr. Hawkins had stated that they didntt care anything about the promise the former Council had made to change the zoning. It was Mr. Holtts opinion that if the Council would approach Bessemer Properties in a spirit of trying to find out what they will sell the property for and failing to get a definite figure, then make thea an offer, that it night be possible to get the property at a reasonable figure, - that it would be a good business deal for the Village to buy the property if it would not burden the taxpayers. He felt the indication was that they would be willing to discuss this 58 i 59 4/18/50 —2— further. A lengthy discussion followed in which objections were voiced against filing a declaratory decree, duplex apartments, burdening the taxpayers by purchasing the land and having an appraisal made. Mr. Reynolds repeated that he felt that they were working in the dark and that the Council should have some idea as to the value of the property. He then moved that the Village Manager be instructed to obtain the services of Lon Worth Crow and Adrian McCune as expert appraisers for the purpose of advising the Miami Shores Village Council as to the recommended zoning use and value of the lots facing 2nd Avenue between 94th and 95th Streets and between 99th and 100th Streets. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. As per Council instruction, the Village Attorney prepared a resolution requesting the establishment of a post office in Miami Shores. RESOLUTION No. 308 was read by the Village Manager, which is entitled: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A BRANCH OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AND AUTHOR— IZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO TAKE WHATEVER STEPS ARE NECESSARY TO SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BRANCH POST OFFICE IN SAID VILLAGE. Mr. Reynolds moved the adoption of this resolution and Mr. Franco seconded the motion. In the discussion that followed, Mr. Grover Morrow strenuously objected to bringing a post office into Miami Shores because of the resulting increase of activity and traffic in our residential Village. Mr. Lee Ward, president of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce, stated that many people in the Village have been asking for this service and that it would only cater to Shores business as the outlying areas now have ample postal service. Up9n vote, Mr. Reynoldst motion was unanimously passed and the Village Manager was instructed to confer with Mr. Ward on the location and building and bring 6t 4/18/50 -3- back definite recommendations to the Council. A discussion of the rock pit development by Mr. Philbrick was the next item on the agenda. The Mayor explained how the Council had approved the platting of this subdivision for home sites. However, he stated, the Council was not aware that Mr. Philbrick intended to use the land from the middle of the area to the extent of increasing the depth of the water to about 20 feet. Also there has been created a three ft. drop from the grade level to the surface of the water. In the opinion of the members of the Council this has caused a dangerous nuisance, and we have an ordinance that prohibits the existence of such a condition. Mr. Grover Morrow, speaking in behalf of Mr. Philbrick who was unable to attend this meeting, stated they were having the property posted and that Mr. Philbrick had stated that tomorrow morning he would have a crew of men down there to erect a temporary fence around the lake that would be satisfactory to the Building Depart- ment. Then the Village Manager reported that Mr. Philbrickts project had been brought before the .Planning Board at their last meeting, as follows: "Plot plan indicating request for establishing cubical content on lots of Miami Shores Lake Subdivision and plans of residencd for Mr. Philbrick to be constructed on Lot 24, were presented and after discussion on this matter Mr. Teasley made the motion that action on the request of Mr. Philbrick for the establish- ment of cubical content requirements on Miami Shores Lake Sub- division be deferred until Mr. Philbrick presents a survey indicating that proper grade levels now exist on the subdivision and the proper retaining walls are established on water front. The Building Department is authorized to engage the services of such engineering experts as is deemed necessary to assure the Village that appropriate safety measures have been taken in connection with the proposed subdivision. Mr. Holt seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed.'? Mr. Hansell, Building Inspector, having made a recent survey of the area, presented a chart showing the depth of the lots according to survey points as being 105 ft. and 1l0 ft., - whereas the plat calls for lots of 120 ft. in 6 1, .. 2 60 4/18/50 -4- depth. He also stated a retaining wall would be necessary to keep the banks from crumbling in and it was his opinion that the rock formation beneath the filled area would have to be further tested before any building could be permitted. Mr. Morrow asked that the Council withhold any action on this situation until Mr. Philbrick has an opportunity to appear before the Planning Board with his engineer, which the Council agreed to do. A recommendation was made by the Golf Course Advisory Board concerning the swi.aming pool fees as follows: "Due to the present daily fee of 25¢ per person from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., and the decision of many annual dues paying privilegees to discontinue their privilege cards, due to this reduced rate, we feel that the following rates would be advis- able. Daily fees - for non.-members - 80¢ plus tax or 96¢ 7 days a week. Two days a week - 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon - 40¢ plus tax or 48¢ (Not to be Saturday or Sunday). Miami Shores Village Freeholders - Annual dues Single - $40.00 plus tax or $48.00 Family - $60.00 plus tax or $72.00 Dade County Freeholders Single -. $60.00 plus tax or $72.00 Family - $80.00 plus tax or $96.00 Due to the lack of use of the pool during the winter months, it is further recommended that the Village Council approve closing the pool from November 15 to March 15 each year. Closing the pool at this time will enable us to cut down the- cost of operation, plus the fact that we will be able to retain a good pool manager, who could get a job during the season at the beach, and return to the Club for the summer months." Upon motion made by Mr. Mackenzie, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously, the Advisory Board recommendation concerning pool fees was approved. 04 65- 4/18/50 -5- The Village Manager brought up the subject of deed restrictions on the additional land to be purchased for playground purposes. Council agreed that it should be dedicated for park purposes and instructed the Village Manager and Village Attorney to work out the details. The Village Manager read a letter from Councilman Lee Powell of Miami 4 Beach and a resolution passed by the Council of Miami Beach concerning the high County taxes. Mr. Mackenzie moved that we adopt a similar resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. The Mayor then named a committee of Mr. Franco and Mr. Carpenter, together with the Village Manager, to sit with the County Budget Board. After a review of the unpaid bills they were approved for payment by motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. G V' a Manag r and Cler APPRO . Mayor �B t