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01-21-1958 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL. January 21, 1958 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , January 21, 1958, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Michael J. Franco John F. Saxon Dean R. Claussen Spencer W. Rudnick Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager read excerpts from a proposed mutual aid plan for fire and disaster control in Dade County and it was his recommendation that we enter into this agreement. After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that we approve this agreement subject to approval by our City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Estimates were received on re-modeling and altering the air con- ditioning system in the patio room at the Club. The Village Manager explained how they plan to utilize the present air conditioning and what will be required in addition to adequately serve the room. Conditioned Air Corporation submitted a bid of $8492.00 and Certified Maintenance, Inc. - $6240. 00. It was pointed out that the new equipment will not be affected by any changes that might be made to the partitions. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager be instructed to accept the low bid on the remodeling of the air conditioning system. Motion 1/21/58 was seconded by Mr. Cla.usseu and passed unanimously. A proposal was made to purchase new furniture for the lobby of the Country Club. The total cost for the furniture, lamps and drapes came to $4201. 00. After a review of the plan, Mr. Claussen moved that we authorize the Village Manager to go ahead with the expenditure as recommended for the improvement of the lobby in the amount of $4201.00. Mr. Rudnick seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. A proposal was made for the installation of additional drainage on N.E. 104th Street between 12th Avenue and the Bay. Based on the engineer ing survey, it was indicated that six additional catch basins were required. An estimate was received on this work for $4357. Mr. Clausseu moved that we approve the additional drainage on 104th Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager made a report on the street light survey for the residential areas. He stated that his plans were made on the statement from the Power Company that where we had underground circuits, as long N. E. 2nd Avenue, the blocks running off 2nd Avenue and Miami Avenue would have underground lights. However, the Power Company will only extend an under- ground circuit from a present circuit a distance of 200 ft. which would mean we would either have to put in two lights per block or pay $100. 00 installation charge to place a light beyond the 200 ft. We had figured on putting in two lights to the block which would amount to 269 lights including underground and overhead ornamental poles, which they would install with service from the alley, with 4, 000 lumens, at an estimate of $11, 289 .a year plus additional 1/21/5,8 -3- burning cost. Now, today, we are told they will be willing to also put ornamental overhead poles in these blocks off 2nd Avenue and Miami Avenue in the center, which will give us a 4, 000 Lumen light in the center of the blocks instead of the two undergrounds 200 ft. apart. One light based on 4, 000 Lumens in each block will run about $9500 additional burning cost and no installation cost. There might be some underground lights required east of the Boulevard where there are no alleys. The Council decided to take this under consideration to study it further with the Village Manager and perhaps arrange a special meeting for this purpose. At the last Planning Board meeting, approval was recommended for the continuance of a variance of a non-conforming sign on the north side of the Miami Shores Electric store. Mr. Claussen moved approval of the Planning Board recommendation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Some Villagers were present to voice their objections to the wall in construction at 800 N. E. 97th Street by Mr. Larry J. Hoffman. At the Planning Board meeting of December 26th, Mr. Hoffman's request to build it above the maximum requirement was denied. Because of the appearance of the wall, as well as, the traffic hazard, the neighbors requested that the Council allow him only a 3-1/2 ft. wall on both street sides. Mr. Hoffman had been given a permit to build it in accordance with the ordinance, thals 3-1/2 ft. on the front and 5 ft. on the side. Mr. Cla.ussen moved that we instruct our Village Attorney to give us his opinion as to whether or not we can require Mr. Hoffman to lower the entire wall to 3-1/2 ft. Motion was seconded by 1/21/58 -4- Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Concerning the Amendment to be voted on February 11, 1958, Mr. Claussen moved that a resolution be prepared expressing the feeling of this Council regarding the Amendment and expressing these views to the Villagers. Mr. Rudnick seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. With regard to the proposal to purchase Block 107, Miami Shores Sub. , the Village Manager reported he had written to Bessemer Properties for a price on this block and received an answer that it was not for sale but that they would consider an offer. Mr. McCall added that in order to make an offer we would have to get an appraisal. He continued that Mr. Hawkins had stated that he could get $240, 000 for the five acres north of the Golf Course if they win the zoning suit. The Council requested that this item be put on Unfinished Business. A proposal was made to send the Village Superintendent to the national meeting of Golf Course Superintendents Assoc. In Washington, D. C. at golf course expense. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve sending Mr. Byrd to Washington, providing it has the approval of the Advisory Committee of the Country Club. Mr. Saxon seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. The appointment of another Councilman was deferred at this meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P. M. Clerk Approve&- - G�✓�--J Villge Manag APPROVED: d•- Mayo