12-05-1950 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 5, 1950
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., December 5, 1950, at the Village Hall
with the entire Council and the Village Attorney present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and
unanimously passed, the minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
Mr. Robert H. Woollard and his attorney, Mr. Gore, appeared at this
meeting to petition the Council to prohibit certain property owners in Golf
View Estates from encroaching on golf course property and blocking the view of
his lot. After a discussion of this complaint Mayor Frix stated that it was
an administrative matter and instructed the Village Manager to notify Mr. Willits
and Mr. Meyers, the neighboring property owners, that they must remove any play
equipment to their own property.
The next item on the agenda was the awarding of the street paving
contract. In this discussion Mr. Reynolds stated he wanted to see the work
inspected by a qualified engineer to make sure we are getting what we pay for.
Mr. Carpenter moved that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, 0. W. Collins,
with the work to proceed immediately. Motion was seconded by Mr. Mackenzie
and passed unanimously. In discussing the financing of this project, the Village
Attorney explained that a resolution could not be adopted until the work is
actually done, following the details previously used in the contract with Asphalt
Paving Co., but suggested that the Council take official action regarding their
intentions. Thereupon Mr. Mackenzie moved that the Council agrees to issue to
0. W. Collins, in consideration of work done by him in performance of the contract
just let, certificates of indebtedness in the form prescribed by Resolution No. 286,
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said certificates to be issued to contractor after he has fully performed the
services and that upon such performance that the Council adopt a resolution in
the form set out in Resolution No. 286. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lee Ward spoke on the Christmas decorations for 2nd Avenue and
stated that he had ordered 25 plastic decorations for the light poles at a cost
of $233.00 and asked that the Village pay one half of the cost, in place of the
money appropriated for the Orange Bowl float. He also explained that the Bank
had offered the Village the use of their Musac system if it can be connected up
to our loud speakers. Mr. Carpenter moved we appropriate a total of $250.00 to
assist the Chamber of Commerce in the Village decorations and in setting up the
Christmas program. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Council approved Mr. Wardts suggestion to give bonds for prizes in
the home decoration contest. Mr. Ward also suggested naming Mr. Bill Lindsey
as a Fudge for choosing the winning homes and the Council name two others.
Discussion of the bus service was deferred until the second meeting
in January when Mr. Freeman of the Miami Transit Company will be present.
The next business was disposition of the proposal to purchase a right-
of-way strip for N. E. 106th Street running west from Biscayne Blvd. The Village
Manager reported that Mr. Ansin's final price was $9500.00 with $1500 down and
$1000 a year at 4% until paid. Council decided to defer action on this purchase
pending Mr. Francois report at the next meeting after he has an opportunity to
discuss this further with the owner.
The next item on the agenda was in regard to a proposed real estate
sign ordinance. Mr. Reynolds had previously asked that this be brought up
because of the ever-increasing number of for sale signs on homes in the Shores.
After a discussion of the ways of regulating this, it was decided that Mr. Hagearty,
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attorney, who had spoken to Mr. Reynolds about such an ordinance, should appear
at the next meeting and explain his views on the subject.
An ordinance prepared by the Village Attorney concerning truck traffic
on the streets of Miami Shores, was read. Discussion followed as to how these
regulations would affect trucks making deliveries in the Shores, how maximum
truck weights can be determined, etc. Mayor Frix suggested that the Village
Manager contact three paving contractors or representatives who live in the Shores
and ask them to tell us what load limits our streets will stand. The Village
Manager also suggested contacting the State Road Department and the ordinance was
deferred until this information is available. Copies of this ordinance will be
sent to the Council as requested.
In regard to the committee appointed by the Council to study employee
pension plans, Mr. Ward asked that the Council name a chairman for this committee
so that they may proceed. Council s tated that the committee should elect its
own chairman.
The Village Attorney suggested that the Village adopt an ordinance on
rent decontrol as it has been held that it is not effective by resolution. This
will be taken up at the next meeting pending Mr. Anderson's further study of
this subject.
Mr. Carpenter brought up the suggestion of a Christmas bonus for Village
employees. After discussion, the Village Manager was requested to make a
recommendation at the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
APPROVED: LVillage Manager and Clerk
Mayor
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