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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
April 7, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , April 7, 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. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Frix and
unanimously passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
A resolution was presented authorizing the installation of a water
main on N. E. 104th Street east of 13th Avenue, to be paid for by special
assessment against the property. Upon motion made by Mr. Frix, seconded
by Mr. Franco, RESOLUTION NO. 331 was unanimously passed and adopted,
said Resolution being entitled:
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT
A proposed ordinance granting a garbage disposal franchise to the
TECH Research Foundation was read. After inserting a clause specifying
that the disposal would be made without cost to the Village and specifying the
amount of insurance required, Mr. Franco moved that ORDINANCE No. 243
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be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and unanimously passed,
said ordinance being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO TECH RESEARCH
FOUNDATION, A FLORIDA CORPORATION, A
FRANCHISE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE
COLLECTED IN MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA.
After discussing the passage of an ordinance regulating the spacing
of service stations, the Village Manager was instructed to get a copy of the
Coral Gables' ordinance for presentation at the next meeting.
It was recommended by the Planning Board that the plans of Mr.
James Voorhies for a residence on Lot 3, Block 135, a 50 ft. lot, be approved.
Upon motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Frix and unanimously
passed, the recommendation of the Planning Board was confirmed.
Mr. Ward stated that the Chamber of Commerce was planning to go
ahead with the erection of a sign on the Boulevard indicating location of the
churches in Miami Shores as well as the business section and wanted an opinion
of the Council as to whether or not they should go ahead at this time. The
Council asked that this be delayed.
After a review of the unpaid bills, it was moved by Mr. Carpenter
that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Carpenter brought up the subject of the Mirror Lake Subdivision
with regard to complaints concerning the similarity of the homes. The Village
Manager stated that the Planning Board probably would require a change in
the design of the homes to be built on the three remaining sides of the lake.
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Mr. Phillips presented a petition signed by the residents on the west
side of N. W. 2nd Avenue between 103rd and 105th Streets, asking for incorporation
into the Village. After discussing the advisability of incorporating this area and
how it could be accomplished, Mr. Phillips moved that the Village Manager be
instructed to investigate immediately the advisability of this petition and if
advertising is in order that he proceed with advertising immediately and
preparation of a bill for presentation to the Dade Delegation in this session of
Legislature. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
Mr: Phillips asked that acknowledgment be made to Mr. McCall
for his election as President of the Florida City Managers' Association.
Mr. Frix read the minutes of the meeting of the Dade County League
of Municipalities held on April 6th wherein they asked that each municipality
contribute an amount equal to 4� per capita of the 1950 census plus 201/6, or
a minimum of $200. 00 for the small cities, to fight the Consolidation bill.
Mr. Frix then moved that we appropriate a sum equal to 4� per capita of the
1950 population plus 201/6 for the Dade County League. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously.
It was then suggested that the Village prepare a. resolution opposing
Consolidation, or adopt the one prepared by the League. After further dis-
cussion, Mr. Carpenter moved that a modified resolution incorporating the
basic points of the resolution adopted by the Dade County League of Municipal-
ities regarding opposition to Consolidation be prepared by the Village Attorney
for Council approval, affirming the action of the resolution of the Dade County
League and that the resolution be mailed to all the municipalities in Dade
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County, the County Commission, etc. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips
and passed unanimously.
Further discussion was held by Mr. Anderson concerning prepara-
tion and approval by the Dade League of an amendment to the Constitution
for presentation to the Legislature and then calling a meeting of the Florida
League to support its passage.
The meeting adjourned at 6:35 P. M.
Deputy le.Yk
Approved �-
Village Manage and Clerk
A,PROVED:
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STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, S. D. PHILLIPS, JR. do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of
Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions
of the Charter and Ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and
will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman.
So help me God.
Signa ure
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me
this 21s day of April, . D. 1953.
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STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE)
I, WILLIAM E. CARPENTER do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of
Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions
of the Charter and Ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and
will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman.
So help me God.
Signature
SUBS 1111ED AND SWORN to before me
this 2 day of April, A. D. 1953.
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STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE) .
I, DEAN R. CLAUSSEN do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution
and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of
Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions
of the Charter and Ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and
will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman.
So help me God.
Signature ,
SUBSIBED AND SWORN to before me
this 2 day of April, A. 1953.
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