12-16-1958 Regular Meeting C"
REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
December 16, 1958
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , December 16, 1958, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
Mayor Michael J. Franco
Dean R. Claussen
Spencer W. Rudnick
M. E. Reynolds
Absent: John F. Saxon
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion
made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
The Chamber of Commerce again requested permission to cover
the parking meters during the holidays. Mr. Reynolds moved that the request
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
The Chamber also requested that the Village contribute half of the
prize money for the Christmas home decoration contest as they have done in
the past, in the amount of $75.00. Mr. Rudnick moved that the Village contribute
the same as last year. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed
unanimously.
In regard to the Chamber of Commerce building site, the Village
Manager reported that he had written to Bessemer Properties, Inc. to find out
if they would consider changing the deed restrictions on any of the park property
that the Village purchased from them. Mr. Hawkins stated they would take
such a request under consideration if the Council asked them to. Mr. Claussen
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moved that we authorize the Village Manager to write Bessemer Properties
to consider lifting deed restrictions from Lot 7, Block 27. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
A resolution was received from the Chamber of Commerce request-
ing a traffic light on N. E. 2nd Ave. at 99th Street. Mr. Claussen moved that
we authorize the Village Manager to make a survey and get estimates on the
installation of a light at 99th Street and N. E. 2nd Ave. with timing device to
synchronize all lights on 2nd Avenue. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds
and passed unanimously.
A letter was received from Golf Enterprises,, Inc. suggesting a
new contract for the electric car concession at the Golf Course. After some
discussion of the present and proposed terms, Mr. Clausseu moved that we
take the proposal from Golf Enterprises under advisement. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
A report was received that the 5 & 10� store plans to remain open
on Sundays. The Village Manager stated that we do not have a law against
Sunday business. Col. Burke stated that the Chamber of Commerce had
written this store that they did not approve of Sunday business. The Cbuncil
took no action at this time.
The Village Manager reported that the Flood Control District had
approved payment of an additional $3, 000 excavation expense in the construction
of the three new bridges.
A request was made by Mrs. Seiler of 120 N. E. 91st St. for
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permit to construct a frame building at the rear of her lot for the Cub Scouts,
approval for which was recommended by the Planning Board. After some
discuss-ion, Mr. Reynolds moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board
on the Seiler property be denied. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
The Planning Board recommended approval for a variance to install
a fiberglass roof over a patio which will extend in the setback at 1260 N. E. 99th
St. , by Mr. Andrew S. Kmetz. Mr. Reynolds moved that the Planning Board
recommendation be approved in•the Kmetz case. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Mr. J. Keegan of 9969 N. E. 4th Ave. Rd., was present to explain
how a zoning violation occurred in the screening around his pool and request
a variance to maintain it as is. This had been recommended for approval
by the Planning Board. Mr. Reynolds moved that the recommendation of the
Planning Board on the Keegan case be approved. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Concerning Perry Willits' front setback at 107 N. E. 93rd St.,
Mr. Reynolds moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board be approved.
Mr. Rudnick seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
A variance was recommended by the Planning Board for Mr. M. J.
Berardi, 149 N. E. 98th St., to extend a porch roof intothe front setback.
Mr. Reynolds moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board in the
Berardi case be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed
unanimously.
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A set of plans drawn by Mr. Markel for a recreation roam and bath
with outside entrance at 103 N. W. 103rd St., were denied approval by the
Planning Board because of the outside entrance. After a review of the Plans,
Mr. Claussen moved that we reverse the decision of the Planning Board and
grant Mr. Johnson permit to build the addition as submitted. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Up-on motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Reynolds,
RESOLUTION NO. 387 was unanimously passed and adopted, approved a
replat of a portion of Block 179, to be known as "Kinney Park".
Concerning the Christmas holidays for employees, the Village Manager
was given approval to keep a skeleton crew on the Fridays following Christmas
and New Year's.
A request was made by the Recreation Department for the purchase
of a trampoline and the building of a cinder track. The Council took this under
advisement.
A recommendation was received from the .Library Board for the
appointment of Dr. Harry R. Keiser to fill the vacancy on the Board. Mr.
Claussen moved that we appoint Dr. Harry R. Keiser to fill the unexpired term
of Col. Tyson. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
The real estate agent attempting to sell Lot 24, Black 20, to the
Village reported that Mr. Yuille stated that he would pave the lot and his adjoining
50 feet if the Village would buy it. The Council agreed that if Mr. Yuille will
pay $3, 000 toward the purchase of it and pave it, then the Village will buy it.
The Village Manager was instructed to negotiate with Mr. Yuille along these
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lines and require deed restrictions for parking use only.
The next business was a review of the insurance proposals for renewal
policies. Mr. Reynolds submitted a bid on the basis of the Metropolitan Charter
which permits an employee to file a bid on County business, providing he does not
participate in the awarding of a contract. On Proposal No. 1, Mr. Claussen
moved that we award the contract to the low bidder, Frank O. Pruitt. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Mr. Claussen then moved that we award the insurance contract on
Proposal No. 2 to M. E. Reynolds and that we take Alternate E. - for three years.
Mr. Franco relinquished the chair to Mr. Rudnick and seconded the motion.
After discussion, Mr. Clausseu changed his motion as-follows: that we grant
the contract to M. E. Reynolds subject to the opinion of our Village Attorney
as to the legality of our granting this contract and assent of proper authorities,
and that we take Alternate E. Mr. Rudnick seconded this emotion and it was passed
by three affirmative votes with Mr. Reynolds not participating.
In discussing Proposals 3 and 4, Mr. Rudnick stated that inasmuch as
the bids are the same he thought we should give it to the people who had it
previously. However, after further discussing some of the problems that should
be settled in the method of awarding insurance contracts, Mr. Claussen moved
that we rescind the previous motions on granting contracts on Proposal No. I
and Proposal No. 2. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Final action was postponed.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M.
Village Clerk iw
APPROVED:
Approved:��
Viluge Man ger
Mayor