10-02-1956 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 2, 1956
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 ot-clock P. M., October 2, 1956, at the Village lull, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present;
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
M. E. Reynolds
S. D. Phillips, Jr.
Absent: Michael J. Franco,
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. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Phillips and unanimously
carried.
Concerning the resolution opposing the Home Rule Amendment,
Mayor Claussen stated that inasmuch as -we do not have a full Council, we are
going to schedule .a special meeting for 2:00 P.M. on Thursday of this week
to consider this proposed. resolution.
A letter was received from the City of North Miami Beach regard-
ing their Silver Jubilee celebration and offering the Village an opportunity to
buy space in their souvenir program for a congratulatory message. Mr. Reynolds
moved that the Village Manager acknowledge receipt of the letter with thanks.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Phillips and passed ;unanimously.
A letter was received from Judge Beckham urging that the Village
pass an ordinance permitting the trial of juvenile traffic offenders in,our own
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court instead of referring them to the Juvenile Court. This was referred
to the Village Attorney and Police Department to get a copy of the model
ordinance for consideration at the next meeting.
Concerning the Planning Board minutes, recommendation for approval
was given to install a launderette at 9835 W. E. 2nd Avenue. Since there was
no one present to discuss this installation, the Council postponed action.
Action was also postponed on Mr. Silverman's request for a permit
to build on a 50 ft. lot until final plans are presented.
The first item of unfinished business was accepting a proposal to
install electric golf cars at the Golf Course. The Village Manager recommended
accepting the best offer made to the Village of $20,00.0 a year on a three-year
contract. Mr.. Phillips moved that we approve the bid of Golf Enterprises, details
of payment to be worked out along with posting of a performance bond, by the
bidder, the Village Attorney and Village Manager, with equal payments over a
12-month period; contract to be returned to the Council for final approval. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Phillips moved that they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
After a discussion of the proposed dam for the Biscayne.Canal, it
was decided that no action should be taken at this ti=ne and the Council requested
that it be removed from: the agenda.
The Village Manager reported that the Pension Plan ordinance will
be ready for adoption at the next regular meeting.
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"Mr. McCall stated that he hadn't received an answer from, the
Flood Control District concerning our request for the spas] from the dredging
of the canal through the nursery property.
The Council agreed 0 dispense with any further discussion of
the traffic.weight regulations and remove same from the agenda. The item
concerning the uniform traffic ordinance was,also removed from the agenda.
The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M.
Clerk
Approved:
ViLUge l'WSan er
APPROnD:
Mayor
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