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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
September 19, 1950
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., September 19, 1950, at the Village Hall
with the entire Council and Village Attorney present.
After reading of the following minutes, they were individually
approved by a unanimous vote of the Council: Public Hearing on Budget of July
25, Equalization Board Meetings of July 25, 26, and 27, Special Meeting of July
27, Regular Meeting of August 15, and Special Meeting of August 30.
The next item on the agenda was Dr. Armstrong's petition for adoption
of an ordinance permitting professional offices in Block 60, Miami Shores Sub-
division. Since the last meeting Dr. Armstrong had secured an opinion from Adrian
McCune concerning this project which in effect recommended the proposed change in
zoning, stating that it would not be detrimental to the residential property in
the immediate vicinity. In the discussion that followed Mr. Reynolds made a
statement for the record that all interested property owners were duly notified,
and that in the presence of two separate hearings and in a petition signed by the
petitioner, there were only four objections to the proposed change.
The proposed ordinance amending Ordinance 92 was read and the following
corrections made: Classification A-1 mentioned in the second paragraph of
Section 1., changed to R-9, and a new sentence added to the same second paragraph
thereof as follows: "All parking in connection with professional offices shall
be on the side of the building facing Railroad Avenue." Mr. Reynolds then moved
that the proposed Ordinance No. 212, amending Ordinance 92., having to do with
Lots 1, 2, 3, Block 60, Miami Shores Section No. 2, be adopted as read and
corrected. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and upon vote said ORDINANCE
NO. 212 was unanimously passed and adopted.
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Miss Elizabeth Anstine appeared before the Council to request per-
mission to build a real estate office on a 30 ft. lot on N. E. 6th Avenue just
north of the Shores Drive-in Restaurant, making an exception to the 50 ft. require-
ment in a B-1 zone, and to use Mr. Clark's frame office building as headquarters
while her building is being constructed. Miss Anstine stated she had leased
Lot 42, Block 23, E1 Portal Section #4, which is a 30 ft. lot, that she didn't
think she could get another lot adjoining this property and that she didntt need
more than the 30 feet for her building. Council asked that this request be
taken before the Planning Board before they take action on it, - which meeting
was being held simultaneously with the Council meeting, in Mr. Hansell's office.
The next business of the evening was request for approval of a
tentative plat consolidating two subdivisions known as Miami Shores Acres and
College Homes Estates. This proposed plat had previously been recommended for
approval by the Planning Board and upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded
by Mr. Franco, Council unanimously approved said proposed plat.
A letter was read from the Florida League of Municipalities with a
proposed ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE DEFINING COMMUNISM, EXPRESSING A CLEAR
AND PRESENT DANGER. THEREFROM AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR THE ADVANCEMENT THEREOF.
After discussion, Mr. Franco moved the adoption of this ordinance subject to
approval by the Village Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and
ORDINANCE NO. 213 concerning Communism was unanimously passed and adopted. The
Village Attorney stated that he had previously studied this ordinance as well as
having written a similar ordinance for Miami Springs requiring that all Communists
must be registered. It was his opinion that this Ordinance was adequate until
Congress enacts a law on this subject.
After the reading of a proposed ordinance concerning noise or music
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audible at a distance of 100 ft. from a commercial building, upon motion made by
Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Mackenzie, ORDINANCE NO. 214 was unanimously passed
and adopted, said Ordinance being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT NOISES EMANATING FROM COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS OR PREMISES, BARBECUES, SOFT-DRINK STANDS, RESTAUR-
ANTS OR VEHICLES SHALL NOT BE AUDIBLE A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED
FEET FROM THE PLACE OF AMANATION, AND REPEALING ALL LAWS IN
CONFLICT HEREWITH.
The next item on the agenda was in regard to a retirement system for
the employees of the Village, proposed by Mr. Lee Ward and Mr. Earle Dutton. A
committee had been suggested to work on this project and it was requested that
the Council give its official sanction before anything further is done. In the
discussion that followed, Mr. Reynolds made the following comments. "First, before
we appoint any committees, this Council should get together and discuss whether or
not the Council wants to consider the plan. Second, the Council should appoint
the committee and it should have at least one or two life insurance people or
someone with experience in that line and third, that the Council should decide
before appointing any committees as to what participation the Village might want
to take in such a plan."
Mayor Frix stated that the Council would meet before the end of the week
and discuss this and appoint a committee at the proper time.
The Village Manager reported that the Planning Board had unanimously
approved Miss Anstine's plan for Lot 42, Block 23, E1 Portal Section #4. Thereupon
Mr. Carpenter moved that the action of the Planning Board be approved. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously carried. Concerning Mr. Clark's frame
office building, Mr. Reynolds moved that the time limit to remove it from the
Village be extended to December 15th. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie and
passed unanimously.
In a letter from Mr. Perry Willits, President of the Daddies Club, per-
mission was requested for sponsoring the Christmas program as the Club has done in
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the past. This request was granted by motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded
by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously carried.
The next item on the agenda was opening the bids on traffic signs.
The following companies submitted bids with total prices as listed: Florida-
Georgia Tractor Company - $886.50; Filer Equipment Company - x$605.00; and
Biscayne Enterprises, Inc. - $694.42. Mr. Reynolds moved that the low bid of
Filer Equipment Company be accepted and proceed with the purchase. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The next business was opening the bids on the Police cars. The follow-
ing companies submitted bids: Sam Murray, Inc., All-Miami Motors, Inc., Huskamp
Motor Company, T. B. McGahey Motor Company, Inc. and John Jones, Inc. (Bids are
on file in the Village office.) Mr. Carpenter moved that we accept the low bid
of McGahey Motor Company of $2500.00 for the three Special Deluxe models and
proceed with purchase of same. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed
unanimously.
A proposal was made to buy a traffic liner from the Universal Manufactur-
ing and Sales Co. of California for a total price of $360.00. As it was pointed
out that this price is considerably less than anything that could be purchased
locally, Mr. Carpenter moved that we buy it. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie
and passed unanimously. It was stipulated that the money should be taken from
the Police car account.
Offer from the Holsum Bread Co. to furnish school signs with advertising
was not accepted by the Council.
In regard to the Police Chiefs Meeting to be held at the Country Club,
Mr. Reynolds moved that the request be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Mackenzie and passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda was in regard to Mr. Ward's program of
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planting trees on Second Avenue. Mr. McCutchen, who has been handling this
project, stated there were 17 corners to be planted which would require about 51
trees. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Parkway Department be instructed to proceed
with the planting of a minimum of three Prince Alexander palms in accordance with
the diagram as submitted by Mr. McCutchen, with the addition of the two corners
on the south side of 100th Street, total expenditure not to exceed $250.00.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Concerning items pending, Mr. Reynolds asked about the paving bill not
approved at a previous meeting. The Village Manager reported where this work had
been done and the cost was satisfactorily accepted.
The Village Manager reported on the estimate secured on the street
paving program which amounted to $4.2,000.00.
Mr. Mackenzie asked if metal inspection tags could not be used again
as had been done several years ago.
After a review of the unpaid bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be paid.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. Reynolds brought up the subject of considering an ordinance to prohibit
the displaying of For Sale signs on homes in the Shores, because of the undesirable
appearance that has been created by the great number of them. It was stated that
Miami Beach, Surfside and Coral Gables have ordinances on this subject and the
Village Manager was instructed to get copies of these ordinances for consideration.
Another subject brought up was the sign on Mr. Philbrick's land and
his failure to comply with the terms stipulated in the platting of the sub-
division. It was suggested that the Village Manager write Mr. Philbrick concern-
ing these violations.
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P.M. ;% G
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