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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 20, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 20, 1953, 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. Franco, seconded by Mr. Frix and
passed unanimously, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
The Village Manager presented a resolution concerning the need
for a branch Post Office in Miami Shores. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix,
seconded by Mr. Phillips, RESOLUTION NO. 329 was unanimously passed
and adopted.
Mr. Raymond Guernsey was present in regard to his request for
approval of proposed cubical requirements for his new subdivision, Miami
Shores Bay Park Estates. A colored map was submitted showing cubical re-
quirements ranging from 20, 000 cu. ft. to 30, 000 cu. ft. on the bay. The
Council deferred action on this matter until they have an opportunity to study
and discuss the proposal further.
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Concerning the Police Chiefs' dinner, the Village Manager reported
that it was the custom of the various municipalities of Dade County to be
host at a dinner for this organization and that the last time Miami Shores had
done this was more than two years ago. After some discussion of the cost,
Mr. Carpenter moved that we approve the sum of $500. 00 for the Police
Chiefs' dinner. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The resignation of James Voorhies from the Planning Board was
read by the Village Manager. Mr. Frix moved that this resignation be
accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. A
•letter of appreciation for his work on the Board had previously been sent to
Mr. Voorhies.
In connection with the appointment of a new member for the Planning
Board, Mayor Reynolds suggested Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. , an engineer with
First Federal and a resident of Miami Shores. Mr. Frix moved that Gordon
Moyer be appointed to fill the unexpired term on the Planning Board caused
by the resignation of James Voorhies. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips
and passed unanimously.
In further discussing the proposed dog ordinance, the Village Manager
reported that he had asked the Humane Society, who drew up this ordinance,
why there was no inoculation clause and learned that they felt the possibility
of a person being bit by a dog with rabies was so remote that it did not warrant
putting this undue burden on the dog owners. The Village Attorney was instructed
to look into the legality of the ordinance and bring it back at the next meeting.
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The Mayor brought up a complaint that he had received concerning
a steel pipe that was used in the Golf Course well for air conditioning. He
asked that this be checked to find out if steel pipe is called for in the specifications.
Mr. Carpenter asked that the Water Company be instructed to patch
the street at 101st Street east of the Boulevard where they had dug it up.
Mr. Marion Arnold suggested that the Village Manager check with
the Water Company to get better water pressure in his neighborhood.
The Village Manager reported that a preliminary application had been
made by the Mayor of Biscayne Park to enter into an agreement with Miami
Shores for fire protection. A tentative figure of $200. 00 per month had been
mentioned plus $50. 00 for each call made. The Council expressed a willingness
to consider this provided, after investigation, it will not cause any difficulty
with the underwriter's rates or protection to our own homes.
The Village Manager proposed to the Council that Miss Vigneron be
named Village Clerk. Action was postponed on this for further discussion.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P. M.
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Approved:
Village Manager and Clerk
May
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