06-19-1951 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 19, 1951
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , June 19, 1951, at the Village Hall,
with the following Councilmen present:
M. E. Reynolds, Mayor
Michael J. Franco
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: George A. Frix
William E. Carpenter
Mr. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Phillips and
unanimously passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
Mrs.. Barbara K. Hughes of 25 N. W. 104th Street, appeared before
the Council to petition them to correct some zoning violations that presently
exist at the home of Mrs. Van Zandt, 21 N. W. 104th Street. Mrs. Hughes
contended that the Planning Board had given Mrs. Van Zandt 30 days to close
an outsideAntrance that she had constructed without permit or knowledge of
the Building Department, which she had not done. Also that Mrs. Van Zandt
was continuing to rent one bedroom with kitchen facilities, in violation of the
zoning ordinance on single family dwellings. In addition, Mrs. Hughes criticized
Mr. Gaeta, Building Inspector, for warning her not to bring this to the attention
of the Council. The Village Manager went over the background of this com-
plaint and pointed out that the Planning Board, according to the minutes of
their meeting, had not instructed Mrs. Van Zandt to close the door. It was
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merely assumed that she would do so by her own statement. Mr. McCall
further reported that Mrs. Van Zandt had agreed to remove the cooking
facilities from the rented bedroom but that it hadn't been done up to the present
time.
Mrs. Van Zandt's daughter-in-law was present and repeated that
they would remove the kitchen facilities, that they had never intended to rent
the bedroom to which the door was made, and that they would cooperate in
any way possible to comply with the zoning of the Village and the wishes of the
neighbors.
The Council instructed the Village Manager to investigate these
violations, take steps to correct them and report back to the Council.
Mr. George B. Miller, of 152 N. E. 92nd Street, appeared before
the Council to appeal the Planning Board decision denying him permit for
an addition to his garage because the existing garage is closer than five feet
to the alley. Council reviewed the sketch of this proposed addition, as well
as, the idea that this garage will join a 50 ft. lot to the main property at
152 N. E. 92nd Street. Then Mr. Phillips moved, in regard to the appeal
of Mr. George B. Miller, that the Council, in the knowledge that the Planning
Board cannot permit a variance, hereby authorizes the Building Department
to issue permit for the garage addition as requested and in accordance with
plans as submitted, and in addition, the Council is also taking into considera-
tion the elimination of one further 50 foot lot. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Franco and passed unanimously.
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Miss OlConnell, Librarian, and the following members of the
Library Board attended this meeting to present their annual report: Mrs. Edna
F. Brockway, Mrs. Haygood Lasseter, Mrs. John Prunty. The report was
read by the Village Manager, which was accompanied by a financial statement
of the year's operation, as well as, an estimated budget in the amount of
$22, 013. 85 for the fiscal year 1951 1952. Mayor Reynolds expressed appreci-
ation to the Library Board for the wonderful work they have accomplished and
stated that the Council would assist them in every way possible to continue the
planned development of the Library but that according to law only one mill of
tax money could be used for this purpose. The Mayor added that at the present
time, it was not determined how much money one mill of this year's taxes
would represent.
In further reference to the request to use the Community House for
a junior kindergarden, the Village Attorney advised that the Village Manager
answer this request by stating that the deed under which the Village holds title
to the property contains a reverter clause which prohibit94sing this property
for other than recreational purposes. Council instructed that this request be
answered accordingly.
A letter was received and read from the Greater Miami Traffic Associ-
ation concerning the telephone rate hearing. The Village Manager was
instructed to be present at the opening of the hearing.
Mr. W. B. Leddy, of 86 N. W. 105th Street, brought up the question
of liability in the cost of repairing sidewalks. Council explained to him that
costs would be handled like a general assessment lien and the taxpayer would
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be given ten years in which to pay it.
Mrs. Jesse Norman, Civic Committee Chairman of the Miami
Shores Woman's Club, told the Council that she has received many complaints
on the swimming pool fees, in that the daily fees are so high it prohibits many
children from using the pool as often as they would like. Mayor Reynolds
asked Mrs. Norman to bring this to the attention of Mr. Luce, who is chair-
man of the Swimming Committee of the Advisory Board.
After a review of the unpaid bills, it was moved by Mr. Franco,
seconded by Mr. Phillips and unanimously passed, that they be paid.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
DepupIrClerk
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Village Manager andClerk
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Mtockway %emotial Xibwv
10021 N. E. SECOND AVENUE
MIAMI SHORES 38. FLORIDA
THIRD AEM REPORT
August, 1950 to May., 1951 has been a period of singularly intense effort within
the library. Even so, had it not been for the volunteer assistance of Mrs. Frances Harp (a
professional typist), Mrs. Vera Lindgren (who filed our catalog cards), and Miss Marie
Tarboux (who mended, renovated and covered our books) we could not have made progress.
ACHES:
10,831 v. now in collection - 3,772 of which we processed this year.
1. Nomlogs and dialogs.
2. Pamphlets and book file of up,rto-date vocational information.
3. Bound magazines for research.
Library-bound magazines for home use.
4. 153 v. beautifully illustrated juvenile books for parent
and teacher use, the students of children's literature at
Barry College, and our own PICTURE BOOB MUR slated to begin
this July.
5. 85 current magazine subscriptions.
6. 5 newspapers.
$50 donated by the Miami Shores Women's Club was invested in books on Interior
Decoration and Gardening, adding substantially to the titles in the
STEDMAN LIBRARY, a generous donation of the following business concerns:
McCormick--Boy►ett
Interstate Marble & Tile Go.
Brady Roofing Tile Mfg. Co.
Sistrunk, Inc.
East Coast Glass Co., Inc.
$100 given by the Professional and Business Women's Club was used to purchase
Hero, Folk and Fairy Tales, for which there is a constant demand in
the children's room.
SERVICES:
2,809 registered borrowers, of which
1,189 - adults
1,620 - children
1,075 - out-of-boundary residents
27'238 volumes were circulated.
CHILDREN'S STORY EDUR, Saturday mornings between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., from
October, 1950 until May., 1951.
SCHDOL VISITS: Miami Shores Elementary*.
Commmanity Day School - kindergarten.
Horace Mann Junior High School.
Community Church - kindergarten.
BROCKWAY NIEMORIAL LIBRAK� J
10021 N. E. Second Avenue
Miami _shores, riorida
Third Annual Report
Page 2.
PROFESSIONAL COVERAGE OF CHIM)MM IS ROOM weekday afternoons*
TEED AGERS SECT3DN for the use of junior high school students.
SEPARATE CHIMRE IS CARD CATALOG.
ACTIVITIES s
GREAT BOOS DT,SCUSSION GROUP. Since October, 1950,_ under the leadership of
Mrs. Frances Downing, a resident of Biscayne Park. We started with
over fifty attendants and 'ten,:, sets of first-year readings. Until
Christmas there were two sections: one group meeting on the first
and third Monday evening of each month; the second, on the second
and fourth Monday evening. In January the groups consolidated$
meeting since then on the first and third Abnday evening of the
month.
MIAMI SHORES STAMP CLUB, numbering about 35 boys, presided over by a notable
stamp enthusiast, Mr. Sydney R. McCoy, meets every Thursday evening
from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the Library Porch. Fred Kalil, the cur-
rent president, was the dynamo. He made a large poster inviting all
Interested to sign his name, address and telephone number upon an
attached sheet of paper. When there were 25 signatures, I drove his
committee of three to Mr. McCoy's home, where thw boys succeeded in
persuading Mr. McCoy of their keen desire to have a really fine club
- in which they might learn geography, history' etc., as veli as the
fruits of his experience (tricks of the trade, short-cuts and in-
expensive approaches). The Club has been steadily accumulating
momentum. It is our hope that it will in time become a community
activity, without bars of sex, age or album. The Club has met
weekly, January through May, 1951•
MONDAY EVENIUG ADULT EDUCATION PROGRI MS - presided over by a volunteer Master
of Ceremonies, Mrs. Sarah Coleman*
The lost continent of Na - Mr. G. H. Lutz. (The boys were keen about
this • borrowed all the Churchward.s and Donnelly's Atlantis.)
Splendor of the heavens - Astronomy; particularly the stars overhead
Miami. Dr. Russell Williams from.the University of Miami.
Birds of our neighborhood - Mrs. Thomas Tyson . ILLUSTRATED.
Bobbies - Jane Fisher (Radio lecturer).
"Keyes" Personalities - Mary Helen Clarke.
Book review (Landing of the Pilgrims) - by a noted music critic,
Dr. Edward Clarke®
Present-day conditions in the Philippines - Mrs. 0, H. Charles, who
spent a. number of years there a very short time ago
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BROCKWAY MEMORIAL I.INARY .
10021 N. E. Second Avenue
Miami S kofes, Flor:
Third Annual Report
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PINANCTAL STATE MIT - AUGUST 12 1950 - JULY 31, 1951
Balance Aug. 1, 1950 3,556.88
Received from Miami Shores Village to May 31, 1951 15,000.00
Spent to May 319 1951 150446.36
Bank Balance, May 31, 1951 3,110.51
Due from Miami Shores Village 602.19
Balance June 1, 1951 $3v7l2,70
Spent to June 30, 1951 1,787.83
Estimated Expenses to July 31, 1951s
Witbholding tax: April, May, June, 1951335,60
Salaries (July, 1951) 855.82
Exterminator (June, July, 1951) 10.00
Plants (Interior) August, 1950 to July, 1951 32.00
Venetian Blinds 4.00
Utilities !18.16
Books 459.29
X1,924.87 $1,924.87
Respectfully submitted,
.Wiiockway %einotial Xibwty
10021 N. E. SECOND AVENUE
MIAMI SHORES 38, FLORIDA
ESTIM M BUDGET - August 1951 to August 1952. - $ 22,013.85 .
$ 12,660.00 — Salaries
Librarian — $ 3852.00
Assistant — 3000.00
Aide - 2808.00
Clerk - 2000.00
JGa itor - 1000.00
100.00 - Janitor's Supplies
60.00 - Exterminator
24.00 - Interior Plants
29685 - Insurance
500.00 - Building Maintenance
$110.00 - Tile Walk
325.00 - Window painting
25.00 — Hurricane Protection
? - Porch Doors
? - Painting ( Inside touch-up )
875.00 - Equipment
$ 185.00 - Typewriter
76.00 - Repair Room Shelves
338.35 - Children's Room Shelves
18.00 — Portable electric heater
16.95 - Fan
? - Childrents Room table and chairs
700.00 — Library SApplies
300.00 — Periodicals
500.00 — Binding
5000.00 — Books
600.00 — Utilities
400.00 - Contingency
$1,163.19 - Anticipated Revenue ( Fines, Registration Fees, Reserves, Duplicate Cards, Donations )