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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 3, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , November 3, 1953, at the Village
Hall, with the following Councilmen present:
Mayor S. D. Phillips, Jr.
M. E. Reynolds
William E. Carpenter
Michael J. Franco
Dean R. Claussen
Absent: None
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Claus sen, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed
unanimously.
The first business to be taken up was the opening of bids on the
Country Club improvements. Bids were received as follows:
BRAT THAUER-WALKER CO.
(a) 42, 307 Total Project
(b) 21, 933 Enclosed Terrace
(c) 20, 474 Kitchen Addition
C. F. WHEELER, BLDR.
(a) 46, 570
(b) 23, 360
(c) 24, 810
M. R. HARRISON CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 42, 685
(b) 20, 147
(c) 22, 538
HOEFLE CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 38, 474
(b) 18, 799
(c) 19, 675
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LEIFERT CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 42, 845
(b) 21, 567
(c) 22, 369
SHINN CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 39, 400
(b) 17, 920
(c) 22, 100
STOBS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 41, 840
(b) 20, 540
(c) 21, 300
HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO.
(a) 40, 741
(b) 19, 987
(c) 20, 754
GOLL & POSEY
(a) 41, 171
(b) 20, 564
(c) 21, 202
Mr. Reynolds moved that the bids be referred to the architect and
engineer for study and recommendation. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Carpenter and passed unanimously.
An application for a taxi permit was made by Mr. Peter Sclafani
of the North Miami Checker Cab Company. After reviewing Mr. Sclafani's
letter of application for this license with the reasons set forth therein, the
Village Manager read excerpts from the taxi ordinance listing the requirements
for making application. Since Mr. Sclafani's letter did not meet all require-
ments, the Council instructed that a copy of the ordinance be given to this
applicant and upon receipt of the new application, arrangements would be
made for a hearing on the matter.
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The next business was in regard to the license covering the bus
benches advertising. The Village Manager reported that renewal of their
license was now due and wanted to know if the Council wished to continue to
allow this type of advertising in the Village. Mr. Alfred Warner of the Bus
Benches Advertising Company stated they now have seven benches in the
Village with advertising and that the others had been furnished the Chamber
of Commerce at very little cost to them. Mr. Warner stated that he felt
it was a feather in their cap to have these seven benches in the Village and
hoped that they would be allowed to keep them here, at whatever locations
that were acceptable to the Village. Mr. Claussen moved that the matter be
tabled at this time and the license extended until the next meeting so that he
can consult with the Chamber of Commerce in this regard. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
Mr. J. Law Davis appeared with Mr. W. H. Krames in regard to
his request for permit to construct a filling station on Lots 29 through 32,
Block 3, North Shore Crest Subdivision, approved by the Planning Board.
After discussion of the Planning Board's action in this case, Mr. Reynolds
moved that the request be tabled until such time as we talk to the Planning
Board to correct their records. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and
passed unanimously.
A letter was received froom Mr. Julian B. Frix in behalf of the
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, renewing their request for tax exemption
on Lots 11 through 18, Block 100, in view of the exemption granted by the
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County. This property lies across the street to the north of the main church
property. It was pointed out that this property is not yet paved as a parking
lot and also that the property had not been exempt when previously owned by
the Lutheran Church. Mr. Claussen then moved we deny request for tax
exemption on the lots described until such time as the improvements are made
showing a dwelling or parking area. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds
and passed on four affirmative votes-with Mr. Carpenter declining to vote.
Mr. Sam Dreyer and Mr. Charles L. Harder of the Miami Shores
Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Council to request an expression
of the Council's position in regard to the promotion of a passenger station for
North Miami. The Council instructed that a letter be given the Chamber to
the effect that inasmuch as the County is studying an overall plan for both
railroads, they do not think it advisable to take a stand on the matter at this
time.
A petition was received from the North Shore Rotary Club signed by
23 members who are residents of the Village, requesting that the Council
make no change in the policy covering beer, wine or liquor licenses.
Mr. Claussen then moved that we deny request for a beer and wine
license at the Pickin' Chicken Restaurant. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Reynolds. At this time Mrs. Josephart appealed to the Council to reconsider
because of the hardship it was creating on them through loss of business.
After a lengthy discussion, the original motion was passed unanimously.
Further consideration of an ordinance for finger printing domestic
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and yard help was postponed until after the plan has been submitted to the
Villagers through the bulletin.
.Mr. McCall reminded the Council of the meeting of the Florida
League of Municipalities to be held November 12 through 14th here in Miami.
Mr. H. J. Davlin was present in regard to his request for permit
to build on Lot 22, Block 90, Miami Shores Section 4, a 50 ft. lot, approved
by the Planning Board. The Village Manager reported that he had contacted
the adjoining property owners and that they did not want to buy the lot. Mr.
Reynolds moved that the action of the Planning Board on Mr. Davlin's lot be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
After a review of the bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P. M.
Depu Clerk
Approved:
Village Mana er and Jerk
APPROVED:
May6r
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