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11-06-1951 Regular Meeting 161 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 6, 1951 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M. , November 6, 1951, at the Village Hall with the following Councilmen present: Mayor M. 4 Reynolds Mr. George A. Frix Mr. William E. Carpenter Absent: Mr. Michael J. Franco Mr. S. D. Phillips, Jr. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and carried, minutes of the last regular meeting of October 17, 1951 and minutes of a special meeting of October 24, 1951, were approved as written. Mr. Ward of the Chamber of Commerce mentioned the need for some new plants in the business area on 2nd Avenue. He also suggested that blocks could be put around the corners so that bicycles can't cut across and break down the plants. The Village Manager reported that new plants have been ordered. Mr. Ward also spoke on plans for the Christmas program which, he stated, will be handled by the ministers this year. A letter was read from Mr. Sydney L. Throckmorton concerning the proposed pension plan for Village employees. In discussing the Social Security Act, the Council felt that the Village should file application for adoption of the Act and in the matter of the pension plan, Mr. Frix moved that we authorize Mr. S. L. Throckmorton, with an expenditure not to exceed $500. 00, to make 162 -2- 11/6/51 a study as outlined in his letter of October 30, 1951. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. For the benefit of those present, the Mayor explained that the Planning Board had not yet completed its report and recommendation to the Council in regard to the petition for re-zoning Biscayne Blvd. , and until that time no action could be taken on it. Mr. McCall read a letter from the Florida East Coast Railroad concern- ing the use of their 91st Street siding, which letter was in answer to one he had written asking if some other arrangements could be made so that this siding would not be used as a freight depot. The Railroad explained their position in the matter and that it was not possible for them to change their special freight rate area to exclude unloading in Miami Shores. The Village Manager also read a list of firms using this siding during the month of October which was compiled by the Police Department. This report indicated that the chief use was for the unloading of feed for dairies. After discussion, Council asked that this be turned over to the attorney for further study. A letter was read from the Florida League of Municipalities concern- ing some legislation to be taken up at the League meeting to be held in Orlando December 2, 3, and 4th. In regard to attendance at this meeting, Mr. Frix moved that we authorize Mr-. McCall, as well as, Mr. Anderson to attend. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. In discussing &e vacancy on the Planning Board, Mr. Carpenter stated he felt that this person should be someone who is familiar with Village affairs 16 16' 5 -3- 11/6/51 and moved that Mr. Marion Arnold be appointed to serve on this Board. Mr. Frix stated he would second the motion if Mr. Arnold will accept the appoint- ment, and it was passed unanimously. A special meeting with the Advisory Board was tentatively set up for next Monday evening, November 12, at 7:30 P. M. in the Village Manager's office. As an item of unfinished business, the Philbrick Subdivision was again discussed. The Council were of the opinion that the attorney should go ahead and initiate legal action to revoke the plat inasmuch as it has never been fully complied with. The Village Manager was instructed to have the Building Inspector check the lots and find out exactly how much they fall short as to depth and grade and forward this information to the attorney. Following action taken at the last meeting, the Village Manager presented a resolution setting up the Golf Course Account in the Little River bank and Trust Co. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, RESOLUTION NO. 321 was unanimously passed and adopted. The Village Manager reported that he had received a copy of the Coral Gables off-street parking lot plan. After discussion, Mr. Frix moved that this be referred to the Planning Board to sit with a committee from the Chamber of Commerce in a study of an over-all parking lot plan and to make recommenda- tions, to be submitted by the first meeting in February. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Some discussion was had concerning the advisability of putting up a regular stop and go traffic light at 96th Street and 10th Avenue. 166 6� -4- 11/6/51 After a review of the unpaid bills, Mr. Carpenter moved that they be paid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frix and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported on a discussion he had had with Mr. Hawkins concerning the purchase of some railroad property from Bessemer Properties which, it was estimated, would amount to about 50 or 60 thousand dollars. The Village Manager was instructed to get estimates on this property from O. J. Powell and T. J. Herndon. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P. M. Deputy Cl- -,"Y-Approved d�i ri Village Manag and Cler OVED- Mayor' 7- I C E '.