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10-21-1952 Regular Meeting 189` REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE .COUNCIL October 21, 1952 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. , October 21, 1952, at the Village Hall with the following Councilmen present: Mayor M. E. Reynolds George A. Frix Michael J. Franco William E. Carpenter Absent: S. D. Phillips, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Concerning the minutes of the last meeting, Mayor. Reynolds asked that the last paragraph of Page 3 be corrected to read: "In discussing the Gun Club lease, the Mayor pointed out that the rough draft called for an option to buy the property and that Mr. Nadeau in Mr. Anderson's absence, advised that he could not draw up a lease with an option to buy without stating a price. Mr. Nadeau was informed that because of another ordinance which requires that the Council have property appriased at time of sale, a price could not be stated, and he proceeded to draft the lease accordingly. " Upon motion made y Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Frix, the minutes were then approved as amended. The Library Board, with Mr. Wheeler as spokesman, again petitioned the Council for ways and means of financing the proposed addition to the library. Mr. Wheeler stated that the Board had decided they could not use their book fund money to pay for this expansion and that some other means iso. 1 1 1,91, -2- 10/21/52 must be used to increase the library funds so that they will be able to handle the increasing activity. Mr. Franco, after investigating the possibility of getting a loan for the library, stated that his bank attorney didn't think they could lend them the money. Mr. Anderson stated that nothing could be done for the library under the charter but he thought that the charter should be changed so that their revenue can be increased. The Mayor suggested that the Council meet with the Library Board at a special meeting to be held within the next two weeks, if possible, to arrive at the best solution. Mr. Ed Wolz, architect, presented plans for a motel to be constructed on the west side of Biscayne Blvd. , south of 92nd Street. Since these plans indicated that the building extended beyond the 200 ft. limit off the Boulevard, Mr. Wolz asked the Council to consider a variance to this regulation or a reduction of the square foot area per unit so that with the present lot area they will be able to construct 50 units. It was suggested that Mr. Wolz make up an alternate plan holding the back of the building 200 ft. from the Boulevard and present it to the Planning Board for their action and recommendation. The next item on the agenda was the engineer's report and recommend- ation on the air conditioning bids. The Village Manager read the report on the Country Club bids in which the Rader Engineering Co. recommended acceptance of the low bid of Biscayne Air Conditioning Co. in the net amount of $24, 041. 00. A representative of the Biscayne Co. was present and went into details concern- ing the type of equipment they use. Question arose as to the type of service contract to be purchased which, the Mayor suggested, could be handled by the 11,42 193- -3- '93-3- 10/21/52 Advisory Board. Mr. Frix then moved that we accept the recommendation of the Rader Engineering Co. and award the contract for air conditioning of the Country Club in its entirety as per specifications, to Biscayne Air Conditioning Co. , Inc. for a net price of $24, 041. 00; dining room to be started on or after February 1st, completion date to be. April 1st, with first billing March 15th. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. The engineer's report on the Village Hall air conditioning bids was postponed until the next meeting. The Village Manager presented right-of-way deeds to Miami Avenue and N. E. 2nd Avenue through Barry College property to be accepted by the Council. Mr. Carpenter moved that the right-of-way deeds of Barry College to Miami Shores Village be approved and accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. The next item on the agenda was in regard to the proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment No. 3 permitting county charters. Mr. Anderson pointed out the defects in this amendment and how it could abolish the small municipal governments in Dade County. Mr. Carpenter moved that the Village prepare a resolution stating the feelings of this Council in, regard to Amendment No. 3 as being unanimously opposed with basic reasons therefore and a copy of the resolution be sent to each of the other incorporated municipalities of Dade County and to the members of the Dade County Delegation to the Legislature and tothe County Commission. Motion was seconded by Mr. Frix and passed unanimously. 194 1 1 1-95 -4- 10/21/5 The Gun Club lease was again reviewed, with particular attention to the elimination of an option to buy.. After lengthy discussion Mr. Carpenter asked that the lease be fixed up as the Council wishes and Mr. Anderson was instructed to draw up a lease, with a reimbursement clause not to exceed $5, 000 on a pro rata basis over a 60-month period. The Village Manager reported that Mr. Franco recommended a ,proposal to invest part of the Golf Course Bond Reserve Fund in Government securities. He stated there is a total reserve of $38, 397, of which $20, 000 could be invested. Mr. Frix moved that we invest $20, 000 of the Bond Reserve Fund in Government securities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. A proposed traffic ordinance was read, limiting the speed of vehicles in alleys to. 10 MPH. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Frix, ORDINANCE NO. 238 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE LIMITING THE SPEED OF VEHICLES IN ALLEYS IN THE LIMITS OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLA- TION OF THIS ORDINANCE. Another ordinance was read limiting the speed of vehicles in school zones or at school crossings to 15 MPH. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded by Mr. Carpenter, ORDINANCE NO. 239 was unanimously passed_ and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE .SPEED OF VEHICLES IN ANY SCHOOL ZONE OR SCHOOL CROSSING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF MIAMI SHORES; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE. A dog ordinance drawn up by the Humane Society was referred to Mr. Anderson for study and recommendation. iss 1 1 197 10/21/52 Mr. McCall reported that the Civil Defense authorities wanted to make the headquarters for Zone 2 in the Village Hall. Council agreed with this proposal. The Village Manager also reported the Golf Board had passed a motion to prohibit the use of the club any night to civic clubs for regular meet- ings and he said we may receive complaints from the two clubs affected. The Council generally agreed that this action was advisable. Mr. Franco reported that he had been studying the financial reports of the Country Club and as the result of last year's experience, he stated the Club would gain with a 416 contract on the kitchen with the operator making his own replacements, instead of the present 6% contract with the Club making re- placements. Mr. Franco stated he would check into other years to see if this experience holds true. Mr. Carpenter brought up the question of why bids weren't taken on the redecorating of the bar. After discussing this with Mr. Hollis of the Advisory Board, the Council agreed that the Board should be instructed that with any capital expenditures there should be specifications written and bids taken before any awards are made. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 P. M. Deputy Cler Approved: GL � OVED• Village Man ger an Clerk AO Mayor 198