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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 17, 1959
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was
held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , March 17, 1959, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
John F. Saxon
Dean R. Claussen
Spencer W. Rudnick
M. E. Reynolds
Absent: Michael J. Franco, Mayor
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
In the absence of the Mayor, Mr. Rudnick moved that Dean
Clausseu act as Chairman. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and carried.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made
by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
As a result of the Village Manager's re-negotiation with the Flood
Control District, an additional $3, 000 in settlement was granted to compen-
sate for the low estimated cost of excavation. The agreement for this
settlement was approved by the Village Attorney and upon motion made by
Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Rudnick, this agreement was unanimously
approved by the Council.
The recent decision from the Appellate Court in the Bessemer suit
concerning Boulevard property was discussed. This decision in effect
upheld the Circuit Court decision in continuing residential zoning on Biscayne
Blvd.
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A proposed resolution was read to accept a street right-of-way
in Miami Shores Bay Park Estates and upon motion made by Mr. Rudnick,
seconded by Mr. Reynolds, RESOLUTION NO. 394 was unanimously passed
and adopted.
Concerning Planning Board minutes, Mr. Reynolds moved that the
action of the Planning Board in regard to Mr. Olin C. Johnston's request for
permit be approved subject to obtaining from Mr. Johnston the usual Village
affidavit having to do with non-rental of this addition. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
The request made by Tropical Chevrolet to use certain areas in
Block 21 and 23, El Portal Sub. , for storage and display of cars, was
discussed. Mr. Reynolds moved that the request of Tropical Chevrolet as
to the use of the area in Block 21 be tabled until such time as the Village
Manager can determine status of closing of 89th St. with the Metro govern-
ment and that after that status is determined that the matter be re-submitted
to the Council; and it is further moved that the Tropical Chevrolet request for
automobile parking area in Block 23 as indicated on the sketch be approved.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Rudnick, and
passed, Mrs. Ruby S. Daniel was named as a substitute election judge for
the Council election of April 14th.
On the unfinished business: (a) Flood lighting the tennis courts - a
new estimate of $2695 had been secured. However, the Village Manager
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reported the possibility of a tennis club being organized with courts to be
built somewhere on the Golf Course property. No action was taken pending
further information on this proposal.
(b) Truck and auto inspection station at the Village nursery - The
Village Manager reported that the Peoples National Bank had agreed to loan
the Village money to build the inspection station and a proposed resolution was
read approving the borrowing of $30, 000, to be repaid in five years or sooner
with interest at 3-00/6, for the construction of an auto and truck inspection
station at the Village nursery. Upon motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by
Mr. Rudnick, RESOLUTION NO. 395, as corrected, was unanimously passed.
Two bids were received for the purchase of brake testing machines.
one from Equipment Engineering, Inc. for two machines at $7600. 00 F. O. B.
Miami; the other from Miami Fire Equipment, Inc. amounting to $7880, includ-
ing $280. 00 freight. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager be authorized
to buy one truck testing machine and one auto testing machine in accordance
with computation of prices for low bid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick
and passed unanimously.
A meeting for the discussion of changes to the Pension Plan was set
for Monday evening, March 23rd at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 P. M.
Village Clerk
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APPROVED: Village Minager
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