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10-17-1951 Regular Meeting 143 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 17, 1951 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , October 17, 1951 (postponed from the 16th), at the Village Hall with the following Councilmen present: Mayor M. E. Reynolds Mr. George A. Frix Mr. Michael J. Franco Mr. William E. Carpenter Mr. S. D. Phillips, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and unanimously passed, minutes of the last meeting were approved as written. Mr. James S. Taintor of 390 N. E. 105th Street, appeared before the Council to petition them to make the owner of the Philbrick Subdivision install sidewalks on at least the north and south side of the subdivision so that the children will not have to walk in the streets going to school. In regard to previous discussion on this subdivision, the Village Attorney stated that if the Council wished to cancel the plat they would have to take legal action. Mr. McCall reported that he had recently written the Philbrick Corporation giving them 30 days in which to install sidewalks or the Village will do the work and assess the cost against the property. Mr. Anderson advised that the Village Manager should make an investigation into the facts and if the conditions required in platting have not been complied with then the Village can start suit to revoke the plat and collect for the cost of the sidewalk as well. Mr. Frix 144 145 -2- 10/17/51 moved that the Village Manager proceed along the lines recommended by the Village Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously. Mr. Edward Paisley, owner of Lot 4 and the south 1/2 of 5, Block 14, Pasadena Park First Addition, appeared before the Council in regard to a 50 ft. lot next to his property. It was his desire to purchase this 50 ft. lot and combine it with his 75 ft. if he would be permitted to make two building sites of 62 1/2 feet each, Mr. Paisley felt that this size lot would better accommodate the size of house required, eliminate another 50 ft. lot from the market and in no way detract from the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Frix, who was familiar with this location and the type of houses already con- structed there, recommended its approval. Council deferred action on this request until they all have time to view the site, which is on N. E. 2nd Place north of 105th Street. The next item of business was the discussion of the advisability of re-writing the Golf Course ordinance to better comply with the operation of a municipal club as required by law. After discussing how this might be accomplished without disrupting the operation of the Club, the Village Manager and Village Attorney were instructed to get together and write an ordinance and send the Council a copy for study and review at a meeting to be arranged. The next item on the agenda was in regard to the possibility'of requiring all owners of property abutting alleys to provide off-alley storage space for trash and garbage cans. This is becoming increasingly necessary, the Village Manager stated, in order that the Village mowers can get through 146 -3- 10/17/51 the alleys. It was suggested that an item be put in the Village Bulletin to ask the people to cooperate in keeping the alleys clear. The Village Manager suggested that it could be provided that hereafter before any permits for walls and hedges at the rear of the property be granted, provision must be made for an offset for trash and garbage. Council instructed that an ordinance be drawn up to affect this. The next item was a letter from the Village Attorney concerning meeting of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in New York City, and asking if the Village would be willing to pay a part of the traveling expenses. Mr. Frix moved that we approve Mr. Anderson's attending the meeting of the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers and pay a portion of his expenses not to exceed $150. 00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. A letter was read from Mr. C. E. Spaduzzi in which he offered his resignation from the Planning Board because he is moving to Atlanta. Council instructed that the resignation be accepted and a letter of thanks sent to Mr. Spaduzzi. In the meantime, thought should be given to a new member of the Board which will be discussed at the next meeting. The next business was a discussion of an off-street parking ordinance read by the Village Manager. It was the Village Attorney's opinion that to impose this ordinance on the remaining unimproved business property might not be reasonable and could result in a law suit. Mr. Phillips asked about the Village maintaining parking lots as is done at the Beach. Mr. Franco 148 149 -4- 10/17/51 mentioned the plan used in Coral Gables wherein the revenue from the parking meters is paid to the property owners until the land is paid for. The Village Manager was instructed to look into this plan, get the facts concerning our situation as to the lots available for parking use and make a recommendation at the next meeting. Mr. Sam Dreyer of 478 N. E. 92nd Street, again appeared before the Council to ask if anything had been done about box cars being left on the track forseveral days. Mr. McCall reported that he had written the Railroad about this but as yet had received no answer from them. It was the Village Attorney's opinion that the Village should make strong representation to the Railroad concerning this nuisance. If they will not agree to curb it, then we can pass an ordinance prohibiting using this as a loading depot. Mr. Anderson stated he would take the matter up with the attorney for the Railroad. Mr. Carpenter brought up the subject of the new greens fees. He thought the $5. 00 daily fee during the winter months was excessive for free- holders of Miami Shores. Mr. Frix stated that we should have the same ratio between membership fees and daily fees for freeholders and non-freeholders. The Village Manager was requested to take this up with the Board. Mr. Carpenter requested that the Council give immediate consider- ation to the re-writing of the Zoning ordinance. It was Mr. Anderson's advice that the ordinance not be changed until the Biscayne Blvd. application comes before the Council. However, it was decided that work could be started on it and it was requested that a copy of the zoning ordinance and map be sent to each member of the Council. 150 "A51 10/17/51 -5- In further regard to the Tucker case, it was moved by Mr. Frix that the Village Attorney be authorized to settle this case for $3, 000. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously. Discussion was held concerning the bonus for the Club Manager. It was suggested that the auditors be asked for a formal opinion of the method used in arriving at the percentage bonus with particular regard to the items deducted from the profits. A special meeting was scheduled for next Wednesday, October 24 at 7:30 P. M. to go over a new Golf Course ordinance and discuss the manager's bonus. Mr. McCall was requested to contact our auditors and ask that one of the members of the firm be present at this meeting. As an item of unfinished business, the letter from the Little River Bank and Trust Co. was again brought up. After discussion, Council agreed to leave it up to the Village Manager to decide which accounts could more easily be transferred back to the Little River Bank. Mr. McCall will write up a resolution for presentation at the next meeting to cover this transaction. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. M. � y / Deputy errkk App rov Gz2�Y2 / Village nager and Cler APP ED: Mayor � 5121