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11-18-1958 Regular Meeting 70 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL. November 18, 1958 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , November 18, 1958, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Michael J. Franco Dean R. Claussen Spencer W. Rudnick Absent: John F. Saxon M. E. Reynolds Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Saf ety Officer Tom Joyce of the Florida Highway Patrol, represent- ing the Department of Public Safety for the State of Florida, presented to Miami Shores Village a certificate of honor for meritorious service for having a record of no traffic fatalities during 1957. Mayor Franco accepted the award and in turn presented it to the Chief of Police. Mr. J. Keegan, 9969 N. E. 4th Ave. Rd., was present in regard to a violation that now exists on the screened enclosure that was installed around his pool along the rear property line. Recommendation for a variance was made by the Planning Board. After some discussion, Mr. Clausseu moved that a decision on the matter be tabled until the next meeting with a full Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Bids were opened for the construction of three bridges over 71 11/18/58 -2- Biscayne Canal in the Golf Course and were as follows: SMITH FOUNDATION CO. $38, 000 (1,a. $7.00) (2.a. 10.00) ( b. 5.00) HOEFLE CONSTRUCTION CO. 44, 699. (1.a. $6.00) (2.a.. 7.00) ( b. 5.00) HEAVY CONSTRUCTORS, INC. 51, 000 (1.a. $4.75) (2.a. 7.00) ( b. 2.50) EBSARY FOUNDATION CO. 37, 600 (1.a. $6.00) (2.a. 7.00) ( b. -- ) REED CONSTRUCTION CORP. 61, 376 (1.a. $3.00) (2.a. 5. 00) ( b. 3.00) GEORGE E. BUNNELL$ INC. 46, 695 (1.a. $5.50) (2.a. 6.50) ( b. 6.00) Mr. Claussen moved that we table a decision on this subject for further study of our financial situation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Bids for the construction of a new Pro Shop and snack shack were received as follows: STOBBS BROS'. $18, 782.00 PERRY E. WILLITS 14,442.00 HAMILTON CONST. CO. 14, 985.00 HOEFLE CONST', CO. 14, 663.00 The Village Manager suggested getting together with the Golf Committee, analyze these bids and set up a priority list for the program. It was pointed out 2 11/18/58 -3- that although the bridges have gone over our estimate, the Pro Shop has gone under the estimate. Concerning the possibility of getting more money from the Flood Control District because of the lower settlement figure, the Village Attorney stated he didn't think there was much chance unless we can show that the dis- crepancy was brought about by the District. However, Mr. Anderson:thought the Village Manager should advise the District of these facts. He doubted that we have any legal claim but we may have some equitable claim inasmuch as the settlement was made on certain estimates which could not be confirmed. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council instruct the Village Manager and City Attorney to write a letter to the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District relating the results of our bids and review the original estimates and background with the idea of re-negotiating and opening the contract signed by them. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Concerning the new Pro Shop, Mr. Holt, Golf Course General Chair- man, urged the Council to go ahead with this construction so that it can be finished before the season begins. The Village Manager stated he would meet with his Golf Committee on Thursday to prepare a priority list and then the Council could take further action at a special meeting Friday at 8:30 a.m. Mr. Claussen moved that the bids on the Pro Shop be referred to the Village Manager and the Golf Committee for recommendations and priority list on all improvements at the Country Club, to be presented to the Council on Friday morning at a special meeting. Mr. Rudnick seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. A variance was recommended by the Planning Board for the "73 11/18/58 -4- construction of a carport by Mr. George Nowland, 357 N. E. 92nd St. Mr. Rudnick moved that the decision of the Planning Board he upheld inasmuch as the new construction would be in line with the present garage. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A recommendation was made by the Planning Board for the re- platting of Lots 10, 11, 12 and 13 in Block 179, by Mr. Paul Kinney, so that none of the lots will front on Biscayne Blvd. Approval was granted by motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The request for re-dividing Lots 22, 23 and 24 in Block 37 was discussed. Mr. Rudnick moved that action be postponed until the next meeting when.the Village Manager will have Mr. Tietig appear in behalf of the owners of the property. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen-and passed. Action on the variance requested by Mr. Dan Crane for a building to be constructed on a portion of Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, Hamilton Terrace, was postponed until the next meeting. The fence violation of Mr. and Mrs. Kmetz of 1260 N. E. 99th St. was next discussed. Mr. Claussen asked the Village Manager to prepare written requirements for swimming pools with setback requirements, fence heights, screening setbacks, etc. He also added that the screening contractors should be sent a letter telling them they must take out permits. Mr. Rudnick stated that he felt this was one case that merits a variance and moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A proposed agreement with Dade County was read in which Miami 74 11/18/58 -5- Shores agrees to maintain a traffic fines collection station for Metro tickets for a fee of $300.00 a month. The Village Manager stated that the Chief would like to spend $250. 00 of this amount for a stenographer to handle extra work. Mr. Rudnick moved that the Village Manager be authorized to execute the contract as soon as practicable. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A letter of Resignation from Col. Henry Tyson was received in which he resigned from the Library Board on moving out of the Village. The Council regretfully accepted this resignation. Concerning the recent request for an increase in taxi rates, the Village Manager reported that none. of the neighboring municipalities has increased taxi rates so far and he did not recommend changing our taxi ordinance since our standards are just as high as those in the Metra ordinance. Mr. Claussen moved that we deny this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 P.M. Village Clerk .Approved: V' a eager APPROVED: Mayor//