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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
August 16, 1955
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , August 16, 1955, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Michael J. Franco
M. E. Reynolds
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: Mayor Dean R. Claussen
William E. Carpenter
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
In the absence of Mayor Claussen, Councilman Franco took the
chair. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written upon
motion made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed
unanimously.
The first business concerned the proposed pension plan and con-
sideration of the following items was requested by the Committee: (a) Authoriza-
tion of up to $500. 00 to hire a pension plan expert. Mr. Franco explained
the need for someone experienced in this business to evaluate the plans
that are submitted. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Pension Plan Committee's
request for authorization of up to $500. 00 for hiring expert be approved.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously. (b) Mr. Car-
penter suggested that Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. and Continental
Assurance Co. be eliminated from bidding on the plan. The Council accepted
this suggestion. The last item was (c) Decide whether bids should be given
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only to agents who live in Miami Shores. Mr. Reynolds moved that the
Pension Plan Committee be instructed not to limit pension plan bids to only
those living in or having a business in Miami Shores. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously.
A request had been made by the American Legion Convention for
decoration of the Village during the forthcoming convention. Upon motion
made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Phillips and unanimously carried,
approval was granted for the expenditure of $50. 00 from the Contingent Fund
for American Legion decorations.
A request had been made for the passage of a resolution to promote
the completion of an authorized survey by the U. S. Army Engineers of
Bakers Haulover for possible Federal aid. Mr. Phillips moved that such
a resolution be prepared and presented to the Council for adoption. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. M. B. Arnold presented a proposal made by Mr. N. B. Elkins
of 550 N. E. 101st Street to give the Village about 50 ft. of his land that
runs to a point at 101st St. and 6th Ave. for a park to be beautified and
maintained by the Village. No action was taken pending more detailed
information which Mr. Arnold stated he would bring back to the Council.
Concerning the Country Club operation, Mr. McCall reported that
the Buckleys were leaving September 1st and that the Pool Committee had
been requested to make a recommendation on pool policy, teams, hours of
operation, etc. and present names of at least three applicants for selection
of an operator. The Village Manager further reported that he is making a
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survey on the wintertime use of the pool for the possibility of closing it during
the winter months.
Mr. McCall reported that the contract for supplying gasoline to the
Village had been given to Orange State Oil Company who offered the best firm
bid.
A letter of estimate from Rader Engineering Co. , on the cost of
making a complete parking survey was discussed. The cost of this survey
is $2, 000. 00. Action was postponed until a full Council is present.
Concerning the appointment of a member to the Library Board,
Mr. Phillips moved that we appoint Mrs. H. H. Meador to the Board. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. McCall requested authorization for the expenditure of $654. 00
for 12 new files at $54. 50 each. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager's
request for $654. 00 for filing cabinets for the Village Hall be authorized.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed unanimously.
Mr. Reynolds brought up the question of the County widening the
canal that runs through the Golf Course. Mr. McCall stated that they couldn't
widen it through the course but that he would look into it.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P. M.
Clerk
Approved:
Village Mana er
APPROVED:
Mayor
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