01-17-1956 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1956
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council wan- held
at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , January 17, 1956, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
M. E. Reynolds
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
William E. Carpenter
Absent: Michael J. Franco
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also presert.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were adopted as written.by
motion made by Mr. PbJll.ps, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Next was the presentation of the awards in the Christmas home
decoration contest jointly sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the
Village. Mayor Claussen,thanked those who had participated in the contest,
for making the community more attractive at holiday time. Winners of the
contest were as follows:
$50. 00 bonds to Mr. and Mrs. James W. Elder,, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Moody
$25. 00 bonds to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gerken, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Booth
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W.. Drody
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Barber
The next item of business was a discussion of the hot-water system
at the Country Club, Mr. McCall reported that a new system which is badly
needed, will cost around $4, 000.00, whereas the present one, which recently
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cost $300. 00 for a new tank, can be made fire-proof and workable for about
$5.00. 00 more. After some consideration the Council agreed to keep the present
setup and spend the required money to fire-proof the area.
The Village Manager presented a proposal for modernization of
street lights on Biscayne Blvd. , N. E. 6th Ave. , N. E. 2nd. Ave. , N. Miami
Ave. , and N. W. 2nd Ave. Mr. McCall went on to explain a plan whereby an
electrical contractor can install these lights and finance them over a ten year
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period and the cost can be partially borne by a reduction of about one-half of
the power bill when the city owns the equipment. However, to change the type
of light on N. E. 2nd. Ave. and increase the lumen, the annual increase in the
power bill for this avenue alone would be $6800. 00. Mayer Claussen thought
there were many residential areas that need lights more than adding to the
present system on the streets =mentioned. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that
a general obligation bond is the best way to finance a street lighting system
that would cost around $100,000.00. The Council asked for a definite plan
to be submitted on a complete lighting system, and in the meantime, agreed
to supply approximately 15 new lights to the property owners next to the Dog
Track where there are no'.-tights at the present time.
After discussing the suggestion that through traffic be prohibited
in the alleys behind the business section, the Council decided it would be
better to erect stop signs at all alley exits where there is room for the sign.
Concerning a previous discussion of the speed limits on the Boulevard,
the Chief stated that the Citizens Safety Committee is working on a standard
setup to present to the Dade County League for adoption by all municipalities.
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A plan was presented for the construction of rest rooms at the
Pistol Range at the expense of the Gun Club. The Village Manager mentioned
his plan whereby the Legion,might be interested in building this building
as a club house on a joint use basis. An opinion on-the legality of a contract
of this type was requested from. the Village .Attorney.
At the last Planning Board meeting, approval was recommended
for the construction of a precision tool and dye plant to be built on Tract A
of Block 59, abutting the railroad at 6th Ave. in a IIC"' zone, by Mr. James
F. Janes of 1241 N. E. 97th St. After a review of the plans, Mr. Phillips
moved that they be approved with the requirement that a hedge planting be
erected along the edge of the grass islands in front of the parking areas.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously.
The Council approved the plan presented by Mr. W. C. Webb, for
re-modeling the front of the old section of Collins Feed and Supply Warehouse.
A letter was received from Mr. George C. Bolles, Jr. , resigning
from the Library Board because of his lack of time to devote to this Board.
Upon motion made. by Mr.. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and unanimously
carried, this resignation was regretfully accepted and directed that a letter
of thanks and appreciation be sent to Mr. Bolles.
Iu regard to the item of unfinished business concerning an ordinance
for life insurance companies,' Mr. McCall introduced Mr. Sullivan of the
Prudential Life Insurance Co. who discussed license fees paid in various
municipalities. After further discussion the Council agreed on a fee of $37, 50
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plus $2. 50 per agent and upon motion made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by
Mr. Reynolds, ORDINANCE NO. 268 was unanimously passed and adopted,
same being entitled:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING
OF INSURANCE COMPANIES HAVING OFFICES IN
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE; PROVIDING ,FOR THE
AMOUNT OF LICENSE FEE, AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
After a review of the bins, Mr. Phillips moved that they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 P.M.
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