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01-04-1955 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 4, 1955 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 4, 1955, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor S. D. Phillips, Jr. William E. Carpenter Michael J. Franco Dean R. Claussen Absent: M. E. Reynolds Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were adopted as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. The first business was to establish a rate to be charged the Peoples National Bank for the use of two parking meters from 9 A. M. until 2 P. M. five days a week, to facilitate the use of the sidewalk teller. Previous approval had been given for the use of this space. After some discussion Mr. Carpenter moved that we authorize the Village Manager to close the two meters five hours a day from 9 A. M. to 2 P. M. , five days a week at a fee of $7. 50 monthly for the entire space. The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The next business was in regard to the unfinished business of approval of signs for the Bank parking lot. These signs had been held up because of the question as to whether or not they could be considered an accessory to the bank building across the street. Mr. James Reeder, representing the bank, 2 < , . � . 3 1/4/55 -2- along with Mr. Stafford and Mr. Reeves, appeared at this meeting and contended the signs should be considered an accessory to the bank. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that according to our Zoning ordinance these signs could be permitted. After discussion the Council agreed that the big sign to be erected on the South- east corner of 95th St. and 2nd Ave. shall face the Gulf Station across the street or in a northwest direction, and will be permitted to be lit as long as the bank lights are on, with the signs at the entrance and exit to be lit only on Monday nights if complaints are received. Mr. Franco then moved that we approve the three signs subject-to the conditions that we have stipulated as to the angle at which they are to face and as to the hours they are to be lit, with the requirement that the large sign shall be 7-1/2 ft. from the ground; and in case of objections, that the signs at the entrance and exit will be turned off except during banking hours. This motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mr. Claussen moved that we approve the parking plan as submitted by the Bank with the following omissions and additions: that the center parking entrance be omitted and the entrance be at the north side adjoining the alley; the exit at the south side be widened and adjoining the alley on the south; subject to the engineer's approval on proper drainage and suitable landscaping. Mr. Carpenter seconded this motion and it was passed unanimously. Mr. J. Law Davis was again present in regard to his previous request for permit for a filling station on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. at 88th Street. Inasmuch as it had been determined that the spacing ordinance had been repealed, Mr. Carpenter moved that the permit be granted, subject to the usual building conditions. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. 5 1/4/55 -3- Mr. Franco moved that the Village Attorney be instructed to follow through on the preparation of a spacing ordinance for gasoline stations on N. E. 6th Ave. and N. E. 2nd Ave. and have it ready for the first meeting in February. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claus sen and passed unanimously. The next item of unfinished business was in regard to Mr. Otho Rice's request for a permit to construct an additional two car garage at his home at 230 N. E. 100th St. , to house his paint truck. Mr. Donald N. Landis, his neighbor immediately to the east, at 246 N. E. 100th St. , was present with signatures of seven property owners near and adjoining this property, protest- ing against the use of this garage for commercial purposes. Mr. Landis con- tended that Mr. Rice now uses his garage as a carpentry shop at night when he builds cornices and furniture for sale. Mr. Rice denied operating a business in his garage. Mr. Marion Arnold who was present at this meeting, suggested that this should be investigated by the Planning Board. Mr. Franco moved that this be referred back to the Planning Board, with the signed petitions, since the original permit had expired, and that a report be made to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. In a discussion of playground equipment for the Community House, it was suggested by Mr. Claussen that a complete survey be made of the Community House as to major improvements needed for increased recreational facilities, etc. The Mayor then decided to name a committee to make this survey and asked each Council member to come back on January 18th with the name of one person to serve on a Recreation Committee to investigate the 6 , . . , 1/4 55 -4- Miami Springs Recreation Dept. as well as Mr. Buckley's plan. There was no recommendation concerning a traffic light at N. W. 95th St. and 2nd Ave. The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, presented a framed scroll to Lt. J. N. Cliatt, Jr. , in recognition and appreciation for the completion of 20 years' service with the Village on October 3, 1954. Concerning the trees for the business section on N. 'E. 2nd Ave. , previously approved, the Village Manager reported that after landscaping the other areas there is not enough money left in the account to do this work. Mr. Glen Byrd, Park Superintendent, estimated that it will take about $2500. 00 to do the job, and there is only approximately $1400. 00 left in the landscaping account. Mr. Carpenter then moved that the Village Manager be authorized to spend up to $1000. 00 out of the Contingent Fund to supplement the balance in the landscaping account for purchase and placement of trees and concrete on N. E. 2nd Ave. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The Mayor asked the Village Manager, Chief of Police and Park Superintendent, to check all corners in the Village and especially along Biscayne Boulevard for trees and shrubbery blocking the view and causing traffic hazards. Mayor Phillips stated that he had received a letter of resignation from Mr. O. B. Simmons who will no longer be able to serve on the Country Club special committee. Mr. Anderson suggested deferring appointment of another member until Mr. Reynolds returns as this was his appointee. Mr. Claussen moved that we accept Mr. Simmons' resignation with regret and that S � . � . 1/4/55 -5- a letter be sent thanking him for the time he spent on this committee. Mr. Franco seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. Mayor Phillips stated that the Business and Professional Women of Miami Shores, who are sponsoring and handling the teen-age dances at the Community House, would like to have the Country Club free of charge one night to hold a card party. The Council agreed that they should be given some con- sideration and turned it over to the Village Manager to handle. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be approved. Mr. Claussen seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. After listening to further argument against fishing at the Bayfront from Mr. Giordano and Mr. Ungaro, the Council stated that this was an Administrative matter to be handled by the Village Manager and Chief of Police since they had already stipulated that the ordinance be enforced. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P. M. Depu wclerk Approved: �! c?� —`"Village Manager and Clerk APPROVED: Mayor (01 io