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09-01-1959 Regular Meeting X47 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 1, 1959 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , September 1, 1959, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Dean R. Claussen, Mayor Spencer W. Rudnick Michael J. Franco John F. Saxon Joseph H. Walker Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The first item of business was a discussion of a proposal made by a real estate saleswoman, Mrs. Clark, for the development of Tract "A", Shores Center. Mrs. Clark stated the "Adventures Inn" company of New York would like to build a restaurant, motel and apartments on this land. However, an extension of the B-1 zone would have to be made 150 ft. north in the A-2 zone for the location of the restaurant. Mr. Franco moved that the Planning Board be instructed to call a public hearing for consideration of this change in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Mr. Duke Reynolds was present to discuss with the Council the possibility of having the Village build a shed for small boats which could be paid for by rental fees from the boat owners and help to keep boats from 148 149 -2- 9/1/59 being parked in the front yards. The cost, Mr. Reynolds stated, would be approximately $500. 00 per stall and the building could probably be located somewhere near the Golf Course garage. Mr. Reynolds suggested having a meeting with the boat owners to discuss this plan with notification to be given in the Village Bulletin. The Council approved of the calling of this me eting. A group from the Edison Center Christian Church was present in regard to their petition for the use of Block A, M. S. Subdivision, at Grand Concourse and 2nd Avenue for a church. After a discussion of their plans and the fact that they had no off street parking, the Council discouraged any further consideration of the use of this lot for a church. Approval was recommended by the Planning Board for a variance on the side setback of a pool for Mr. Albert Mancino, 1154 N. E. 91st Terrace, to continue the present 8 ft. side yard of the house. Mr. Rudnick moved that the Council uphold the Planning Board decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Approval of a canopy on the west side of the Lutheran Church Sunday School building was recommended by the Plaming Board, which will come within four feet of the alley. Mr. Franco moved that the Council up4old the Planning Board's action inasmuch as there is a parking area west of this area. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. A petition was received from 13 property owners on N. E. 91st Terrace asking for a re-hearing on the denial to waive special assessment drainage charges against their property. The Council stated these people 150 -3- 9/l/59 should be notified the matter will be discussed again at the regular meeting of October 6th. A letter was received from the County Traffic and Transportation Department concerning a taxi cab identification system. No action was required by the Council. A letter was received from the Senior Judge of the Metropolitan Court concerning use of the Village court room facilities, in which he stated that the County has no obligation nor money to pay for these facilities. The Council took the letter under advisement. In regard to the proposal to purchase the 5.42 acres north of the Country Club, Mr. Walker moved that we ask Bessemer Properties to submit their asking price in writing. Motion died for lack of a second. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that this land could be condemned for recreational uses. The Council instructed that this be placed on the unfinished business and instructed the Village Manager to make further studies as to its use. Sealed proposals were requested on street repair work on N. Bayshore Drive. Only one bid was received which was from O. W. Collins in the amount of $312. 00. Mr. Walker moved that this bid be accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. The Council approved the Village Manager's vacation beginning September 12th. The next business was a discussion of the bid form for the electric o golf cart contract. After certain changes were made to the form, approval u was given for it to be sent out to golf cart contractors. r• e+ 153 -4- 9/l/59 The Village Manager reported that Miami Shores is scheduled to be host in September for the Police Chiefs' dinner. Upon motion made by Mr. Franco and seconded by Mr. Saxon, this was unanimously approved. After a review of the current bills Mr. Franco moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. A proposed ordinance was read in regard to regulating private patrol services in Miami Shores. Mr. Walker commended Mr. Anderson on the writing of the ordinance and moved that it be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and ORDINANCE NO. 295 was unanimously passed and adopted, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF OPERATING PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES AND PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION THEREOF. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: 2`— ® Village Manager APPROVED: Mayor 154