02-07-1956 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING I&
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 7, 1956
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. ,, February 7, 1956, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
Michael J. Franco
M. E. Reynolds
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: William E. Carpenter
Mr.. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were adopted as written by
motion made by Mr. Phillips, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
A request was made for the execution of a Quit Claim Beed on Lot 29,
Block 3, New Miami Shores Estates, to remove a cloud on the title caused
by an error in Tax deed obtained by the Village in 1934. Mr. Reynolds moved
the Mayor.be authorized to execute this deed. Motion was seconded by Mr..
Phillips and passed unanimously.
At the last Planning Board meeting, the Chamber of Commerce
presented a sketch for a proposed building to be constructed on a plot of land
south. of the Police.Station with a car port connection between the proposed
building and the- Police entrance. The Planning Board referred this to the
Council to determine the legality of using the City Hall property for such
purpose. Mr. Charles Greenbolt was present to petition the Council for
favorable consideration of this building. After some discussion Mayor
Claus sen asked that this be taken under consideration,and referred to the
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Village Attorney for an opinion on the legality of the use.
The Planning Board recommended approval for a residence to be
built on Lot 5, Block 7, Miami Shores Subdivision, providing the adjoining
neighbors do not object. Mr. Olsen, the builder, was present to state that
after some discussion with the adjoining owners they had agreed to buy this
lot. However, he asked that approval be granted for a permit if they didn't
buy it. It was decided that if the deal didn't go through by Monday of nest
week, Mr. McCall would poll the Council for action on the permit to build.
Mr. Edward J. Hamilton presented plans for an office building to
be constructed on Lot 3, Block 16, M. S. Subdivision,, immediately south.of
the Metropolitan building on N. E. 2nd Ave. He stated he could lease the lot
immediately west of the alley on 99th St. for parking in order to meet the
requirements, although the. lot was not presently zoned for parking,. and
asked for an expression from the Council as to whether such an arrangement
could be worked out. Mayor Claussen asked that the proposal be referred
to the Planning Board in the usual manner before action by the Council.
The next item on the agenda was in regard to the acacia trees on
Miami Avenue which are breaking up the sidewalks and the Village Manager
wanted an expression from the Council asto whether or not he should start
replacing them. Mayor Clausseu suggested writing the property owners that
we are considering changing the type of tree and get their opinions.
A suggestion was made to petition the County Commission to build a
bridge across. Biscayne Canal at 107th Street.. After a discussion of the
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advantages of such a bridge, the Council directed. the Village Manager to
proceed in this regard.
A letter was received from Mr. T. H. Hubert of 10850 N. Z. 12th
Ave. , which is outside the Village limits, in which he requests Village fire
protection for his home, at a stipulated fee. Mr. Phillips moved that we
deny the petition of Mr. Hubert at this time. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager reported on the garbage disposal project for
North Dade. He stated that the Mayor of North Miami asked the County to
consider construction of an incinerator at this end of the County and it
appears one can be built by the County and financed on pledges from the cities
for its use. After some discussion of disposal costs and where the incinerator
might be built, Mr. Phillips asked that the Mayor write the County Commission
expressing our willingness to go along with the plan and get it moving.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Action on filling the vacancy to the Library Board was tabled for
two weeks. The Mayor suggested having the Library Board recommend at
least three people.
Concerning the street drainage on N. E. 105th. St. and 11th Ave. , it
was reported that the crew will be there next week.
Mr. Phillips wanted to personally approve Chief Senneffts statements
against the use of public funds to build a drag strip and moved that we commend
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meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. Phillips also asked about the use of State flags and upon motion
made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously, the
Village Manager was directed to order these flags.
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M.
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