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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 18, 1952
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , November 18, 1952 at the Village Hall
with the following Councilmen present:
George A. Frix
Michael J. Franco
William.E. Carpenter
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: Mayor M. E. Reynolds
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
In the absence of Mayor Reynolds, Mr. Frix acted as chairman
of the meeting.
Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Carpenter
and passed unanimously, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved
as written:.
The first business on the agenda was a letter from Mrs. Estelle
P. Hubbell, of 10200 N. Miami Ave. , in which she registered a complaint
over the great number of trucks using Miami Ave. in violation to the signs
prohibiting truck traffic on that street. It was explained to Mrs. Hubbell that
the Village is trying to discourage trucks from using ,Miami Ave. , but that
we cannot prohibit them on a County maintained road. The Village Manager
stated that the Village is planning to re-pave Miami Ave. which will cut down
the noise of heavy traffic and that a sign will be erected at the entrance of the
Village on Miami Ave. indicating an alternate truck route to the east and west.
Mr. Charles H. Markel, architect, was present in regard to his
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plans for an addition to Mr. Reno Dallas' building at 557 N. E. 87th Street.
After a review of the Planning Board minutes approving these plans, Mr.
Carpenter moved that the action of the Planning Board be sustained. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Mr. Lee Ward asked about the proposal to move a house at 12th Ave.
and N. E. 99th,St. Planning Board minutes were read wherein Mr. Paul
Kinney requested permission to move an old frame house that now exists on
parts of Lots 7, 8 and 10, to Lot 10 exclusively, Block 1, Ear leton_Shores,
which request was approved by the Planning Bbard. After consideration of this
proposal, it was moved by Mr. Phillips that the Village not issue a permit for
the moving of this house. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed
unanimously.
The next item of business was a letter from,Dr. George I. Keffer
requesting permit for the remodeling of his residence at 150 N. E. 96th.-Street
with the construction of an outside entrance for his dental office. It was the
opinion of the Council that this residence could not be altered structurally
for professional purposes. Action.on this request was deferred until the Council
has an opportunity to look at this residence for the possibility of eliminating
the side entrance.
In regard to the proposed motel to be erected on the west side of
Biscayne Blvd. south of 92nd Street, the Planning Board minutes were read
wherein it was recommended that Sketch D be approved with certain changes
to be made in Ordinance No. 234 to permit the building to extend 240 ft. west
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of the boulevard and that all parking area be provided inside the court. After
a review of this plan, Mr. Phillips moved that the recommendation of the
Planning Board be denied. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed
unanimously.
The following Green Fee recommendations were made by the
Advisory Board:
November 15th to December 19th $ 3. 00
December 20th to March 31st 5. 00
April 1st thru April 30th 3. 00
May l thru November 14th 2. 00
It was reported that the Advisory Board will make a recommendation
with regard to a special rate for house guests of freeholders during the period
from,December 15th to March 31st. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded
by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously, these rates were approved.
A letter was read from the Trust Department of the First National
Bank requesting permission to dispose of an estate at 53 N. E. 105th-Street
by auction and that the $1, 000 auction license be waived in this case. Mr.
Carpenter moved that the request be granted, and that the auction license fee
be waived. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
A letter was read from the Greater Miami Traffic Association
requesting contribution of $13.09 as a prorata share .of additional expenses in
the recent telephone rate case. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded
by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously this amount was approved for payment.
A resolution was presented to authorize the leasing of a.safety deposit
box in which to keep the bonds purchased by the Village. Mr. Franco suggested
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putting the bonds in the Trust Department of the Little River Bank and they will
probably handle them without charge.
A letter was read from the Turner-Frix Insurance Company con-
cerning insurance to cover False Arrest. The Village Attorney was instructed
to look into municipal liability for false arrest and advise if it would be advisable
to be covered by this insurance.
The letter from Mr. Ray Guernsey concerning cubical foot building
requirements for his proposed subdivision was referred to the Planning Board.
No action was taken on the letter from County Commissioner Preston
Bird concerning hours of sale of alcoholic beverages as the Village Manager
reported we now comply with these regulations.
A letter dated November 15, 1952, was read from the Rader Engineer-
ing Company outlining the work they propose to do on our street improvement and
drainage program at a cost of $950. 00. After discussion and recommendation
by the Village Manager, Mr, 'Carpenter moved that we accept the proposal from
the Rader Engineering Co. in the amount of $950. 00. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Concerning the bids for air conditioning the City Hall, it was
recommended by the Rader Engineering Company that the.contract be awarded
to Miami Beach Air Conditioning Co. , who was low bidder in the amount of
$4, 969 or $5, 389 if a cooling tower is required. Discussion followed concern-
ing the type of equipment they propose to use, financial statement of this
company and the amount of money available in the budget for this work. Mr.
Phillips then moved that the recommendation of the engineers be approved and
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the contract awarded to the Miami Beach Air Conditioning Co. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
Copies of a new dog ordinance were distributed to the Council for
further consideration at the next meeting.
The Village.Manager reported that there will be a conference on
the super highway at Orlando tomorrow night and Mr. Charles Costar urged
that Miami Shores be represented. Because of other previous engagements,
the Village could not be represented and Mr. Carpenter moved that a telegram
be sent Mr. Costar stating that the Village endorses this project and explaining
why none of the officials could attend the conference. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously.
The Council generally approved the purchase of chairs for the
Council table.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P. M.
Deputy Cler
Approved:
Village Manager and Clerk
-`ROVED:
May
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