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11-18-1952 Regular Meeting 207 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 208 209 -2- 11/18/52 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 210 211 _3_ 11/18/52 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 212 2-i 3 -4- 11/18/52 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 214 215 -5- 11/1852 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 216