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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 18, 1954
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P.M. ,. May 18, 1954, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing .Councilmen present:
Mayor S. D. Phillips, Jr.
M. E. Reynolds
William,E. Carpenter
Dean R. Claus sen
Absent: Michael J. Franco
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Claus sen, seconded by Mr. Reynolds,
and passed unanimously, the minutes of the last regular meeting were
approved as written.
A letter was read from the Library Board recommending that
Mrs. John Prunty be re-appointed to the Board upon expiration of her
term on July 1, 1954.
Another letter was received from the Library Board, thanking
the Council for cooperation in helping to make the Library extension a
reality. The Board also asked that their construction fund of $8, 057. 68
as well; as an additional $5, 000 from the Village to be used for Library con-
struction, be transferred to the Library fund so that all bills may be paid
from this account. After discussion, Mr. Carpenter moved that enough
money be added to the $8, 000. 00 to meet the terms of the contract. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
Mr. Oren E. Morton of 571 N. E. 94th Street appeared before
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the Council and stated that he was speaking for the people who lived in his
immediate neighborhood and that they were requesting that Block 60 (pro-
fessional and residential type zone) be changed back to residential as they
had understood a variance had been granted for Dr. Armstrong's proposed
building without affecting the rest of the block. Mayor Phillips explained
that notices had been mailed to all property owners in the Village calling
attention to the hearing in September 1950 on this zoning change and that
Mr. Morton had not even appeared to voice his objections, according to the
transcript of this hearing. Mr. Morton asked for a copy of the ordinance
covering this zoning change and he further warred that all the property
owners in this area will see to it that the word of this ordinance is kept.
Mr. Marion ArnoWs resignation from the Planning Board was
read but no, action taken by the Council.
Mr. Reynolds stated that he had not as yet been able to reach the
Mayor of Biscayne Park to discuss the passibility of using their small boat
launching ramp. The Village Manager reported that it might be possible
to locate a ramp on the south side -of the canal in the Golf Course, west of
No. 4 tee. Mr. McCall stated that he would discuss this with all Golf
committees at their next meeting before proceeding any further. Mr. Carpenter
mentioned the danger of allowing children on the course.
The Council then discussed the recommendation of the Planning
Board to extend the '"A" Zone Parking and/or residential) one block north
and one block south to correspond with the business zone on N. E. 2nd Avenue.
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The Council felt that these lots in the "X" Zone and proposed extension of
the "X" Zone should be re-zoned for Parking Only, or some method used
to deny permits for homes until the parking plan is completed. The Village
Attorney advised that a municipality can adopt an interim ordinance pending
the adoption of a final zoning ordinance, suspending the issuance of permits
for a stipulated period of time. But, he stated, the Council could not stop
a person from building on his lot by zoning it for parking purposes;. that
the only way this could be accomplished would be to condemn the lots in
question and buy them by floating a bond issue. Mr. Anderson further advised
that these parking lots would be for the benefit of all the people and they
should be willing to pay for them. Mr. Reynolds concurred in this statement.
Mr. Anderson added that it would be better to contact the owners direct with-
out going through condemnation, get options to buy the property and keep them
alive until a bond issue is submitted to the people. Mr. Reynolds then
moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare an emergency ordin-
ance providing that no building permits be issued on the following:
Lots 22, and 23 Block 16
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6, and 7, 22, and 23, " 18
" 6, and 7, 22, and 23, It 19
" 23, and 24 it 20
8t and 9, 16, and 17, is 29
8, and 9, 15 and 16, " 30
" 8, and 9, 15, and 16, " 31
" 8, and 9, 15, " 32
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for a period of 60 days from date of the ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
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It was Mr. Andersons opinion that it should be a revenue type bond
supported by the taxing power of the Village and he further stated there would
have to be a competent person handling it so that the bonds can be sold at a
good rate of interest. The Village Manager was instructed to make the
necessary inquiries in regard to employing first, an engineer and second, a
bond consultant and come back at the next meeting with a definite recommenda-
tion.
Concerning the Railroad property, the Council noted that the
Planning Board recommended that the I-1 uses be restricted in re-zoning
Lots 7 through 13 and Tract A of Block 59. Mr. Anderson stated that the
Council could re-zone this area and specify what is allowed in it. He suggested
that the Village Manager get up some statement as to what should be put in
this area and send it up to Mr. Pomeroy for his advice.
A proposed amendment was read to Ordinance No. 201, regulating
the transportation of school children in Miami Shores. This amendment
permits 45 pupils to be carried in a school bus instead of 25 designated in
Ordinance No. 201. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by
Mr. Reynolds, ORDINANCE NO. 252 was unanimously passed and adopted,
same being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 201 REGU-
LATING TRANSPORTATION OF SCHOOL CHILDREN IN
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE.
The next Council meeting was ordered to be held at 2:00 P.M.
on June 1st, because of the zoning hearing being held at 4:00 on the same day.
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The next business was in regard to the proposal to purchase an
additional fire truck as recommended by the Southeastern Underwriters'
representative. Discussion followed as to whether or not we can find out
exactly what is required to maintain the present fire rate classification in
the. Village and whether the same type of equipment should be purchased.
Mr. Anderson stated that someone in Larson's office (State Insurance
Commissioner) could probably tell us what our requirements are. The
Council instructed the Village Manager to write specifications and secure
bids on a new fire truck.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Dep Clerk
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Approved:
V age ger an Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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