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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 4, 1955
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , October 4, 1955, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
Michael J. Franco
William E. Carpenter
M. E. Reynolds
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and
` unanimously passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as
written.
The first business was the opening of sealed bids for the purchase
of two trucks, which were as follows:
Laramore-Neese Inc. , Ford
Chassis and cab $1933. 32
Pickup 1244. 02
Tropical Chevrolet, Inc.
Chassis and cab 2161. 00
Pickup 1285. 00
Leo Adeeb Chevrolet, Corp.
Chassis and cab 2160. 12
Pickup 1339. 00
Ben McGahey, Inc. , Dodge
Chassis and cab 1940. 08
Pickup 1252. 92
Anthony Abraham Chevrolet
Chassis and cab 2027. 59
Pickup 1212. 55
Freeman & Sons, Inc. , Reo
Chassis and cab Z000. 00
Pickup ---
Don Allen Chevrolet
Chassis and cab Z037. 10
Pickup 1231. 50
Tutan Motors Inc. , Dodge
Chassis and cab 1965. 00
Pickup 1250. 00
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Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to
compute bids and award to the low bidder. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Phillips and passed unanimously.
Playground equipment bids were also opened. Out of the six
companies receiving invitations, only two bids were received which were as
follows:
Carl F. Bryan - Jamison Manufacturing Co. $1070. 00
J. E. Burke Co. 879. 00
Mr. Reynolds moved that the Village Manager be instructed to
compute bids and award to lower bidder. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips
and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager presented two estimates on painting the Club
House, one from Acarr Company in the amount of $5579. 00 and the other from
Geo. A. Frix in the amount of $5380. 35. Mr. McCall reported that the third
estimate, from Bailey-Lewis-Williams, had not been complete and that they
had promised to send in another, which had not yet been received. No action
was taken pending receipt of more prices on this work.
Mr. Jack Miller, chairman of the Merchants' Division of the M.S.
Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council to discuss their plans
for a pre-Christmas festival. He stated that they had planned to hold this
celebration on December 1, 2, and 3, with a parade, floats, Santa landing in
a helicopter, a high wire act and ending with a dinner at the Country Club.
It was pointed out that the helicopter creates a safety hazard to the spectators;
that the theme of the parade should be in keeping with the Christmas spirit
and that high wire acts or spectacles of that nature were 'not in accord with
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the dignity of the Village. The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, stated that
they should omit the helicopter, keep the parade along the Christmas theme,
using as many Village people as possible,, and omit any unusual acts. Mr.
Claussen further asked the Merchants group to work out the details with the
Village Manager.
Mr. John Williams of the Coast Cities Coaches bus line, was present
to secure Council approval to use 6th Avenue from 107th Street south, for a
new express bus service from North Miami to downtown Miami. After some
discussion Mr. Phillips moved that we go on record as approving the use of
6th Ave. for the new route submitted by Coast Cities Coaches. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Carpenter. Mr. Franco then asked if we could reserve the
right to bring up objections at some later time but Mr. Anderson felt that this
was not necessary. The motion was then passed unanimously.
The license fee required for transportation companies was brought
up in connection with this discussion. The Village Manager reported that neither
the Miami Transit Co. nor Coast Cities Coaches had paid a license fee in
several years. The Council discussed reducing the amount of the license, as
well as, getting an opinion from the Village Attorney as to whether or not we
can legally collect it.
A letter was read from the American Municipal Association, inviting
all city officials to attend the annual American Municipal Congress that will
be held in Miami this year, November 27 - 30.
A notification was read of the Florida League of Municipalities Con-
vention to be held in Jacksonville, November 13, 14 and 15th. Mr. Reynolds
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moved that the Village Manager and Village Attorney be instructed to attend
with the usual expense account. Motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and
passed unanimously.
The plot plan of a three building apartment house group to be con-
structed on the north side of 92nd Street at Biscayne Blvd. was approved at
the last Council meeting. Plans for the construction of the first building
immediately east of the Kinney Apartments were presented at this meeting
for Council approval prior to submission to the Planning Board in order to
expedite the matter. The Village Manager reported that it complies with the
set backs, square foot requirements as well as parking requirements. Mr.
Carpenter then moved that the plans be approved subject to approval by the
Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
After a review of the current bills Mr. Franco moved that they
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P. M.
Clerk
Approved: `
Village Man er
APPROVED:
Mayor
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