07-01-1952 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE. COUNCIL
July 1, 1952
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , July 1, 1952, at the Village Hall,
with the following Councilmen present:
Mayor M. E. Reynolds
George A. Frix
Michael J. Franco
William,E. Carpenter
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: None
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Frix and
unanimously passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
Mayor Reynolds announced that the Council Committee and attorneys
interested in the Boulevard zoning case had arranged to meet at the Village
Hall on July 8th to work out the details of a hearing.
The Village Manager reported the need for establishing a minimum
lot area requirement per family for apartment zones. In an effort to
restrict motels and efficiency apartments in an apartment zone, it was
recommended by the American Society of Planning Officials that a lot area
requirement per living unit be established and the Village Manager suggested
that the Council study amending the zoning ordinance to effect this restriction-
The Village Attorney suggested holding up on all motel applications for a
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couple of months until this is worked out.
Mr. Perry Willits representing the Advisory Board of the Country
Club appeared before the Council to discuss the club's operation for the next
year in an effort to make final preparation for their budget. Mr. Willits stated
they have estimated at the end of this fiscal year that there will be a surplus
of $35, 000 and that the Board would like to use some of this money to make
improvements to the clu#. First, to re-decorate the bar and tap room a.t an
estimated cost of $5500. Next they would like to put a roof over the open patio
at a cost of approximately $5000 and thirdly they would like to air condition
the tap room and dining room which would cost between fifteen and seventeen
thousand dollars. It was the Board's request that the Council authorize
expenditure to remodel the bar, put a roof on the patio and make a down payment
on the air conditioning, with the balance of the money to be spread over the
next two fiscal years.
After discussion, Mr. Phillips moved that the proposed improvements
be authorized at a cost not to exceed $15, 000, money to be used from profits
of this present fiscal year and balance to be amortized in whatever manner
may be decided on, with the added stipulation.that at least an additional $10, 000
out of this year's surplus go into the reserve fund. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
The date for the public hearing on the budget was set for July 29,
with the Equalization Board meeting on July 30th and 31st.
The next business was discussion of an improvement loan. The
Village Manager reported that the Village could get $135, 000 at 3-1/2°10 interest
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payable in 15 years al$9, 000 a year with interest at the highest point of
$4, 725. Mr. McCall stated that this loan could be made by pledging the power
franchise revenue.
After discussion: of attorneys' fees and cost of validation, 'Mr.
Carpenter moved that the Village Manager be authorized to proceed with this
plan for the improvement loan of $135,000 under a 15-year amortization of
the plan, pledging,the power franchise revenue as needed, with interest on
revenue certificates not to exceed 3-1/2 per cent and reasonable attorneys'
fees. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Before the meeting adjourned, Mr. Earle Dutton again brought up
the discussion of an ordinance prohibiting truck traffic on 95th Street-. No
action was taken.
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Deputy ClerW
Approved: � c
Village Manager'and Clerk
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