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11-17-1959 Regular Meeting 189 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 17, 1959 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , November 17, 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 Abs ent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Upon motion made by Mr. Saxon and seconded by Mr. Franco, minutes were unanimously approved as written. The Village Manager reported that a license had been issued, contrary to zoning regulations, to sell Christmas trees on a piece of vacant land on the east side of the Boulevard just south of 91st St. Mr. McCall stated he had so notified Mr. Truly Nolan, the operator of the Christmas tree sales, of this fact and that Mr. Nolan had asked to appear before the Council to explain his his situation. Mr. Nolan was represented by Attorney Weksler who explained that after the license had been obtained Mr. Nolen contracted for three carloads of trees for that location and it was requested that they proceed with the license to operate from Dec. 12 to Dec. 25, and that they be allowed to cover the trees with some nylon tenting to keep them from drying out. Mr. Franco moved that the Council approve the action of the Building Dept. in issuing the license and instruct the Village Manager to approve such conditions of operation regarding signs, traffic and covering. Motion was 00 -2- 11/1759 seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed 3/2 with Mr. Walker and Mr. Rudnick dissenting. Mr. Walker stated he felt a polite reprimand should be given to the staff for issuing a license contrary to regulations and also felt that because we have many merchants in this type of business that these people will be compet- ing with our local merchants. Mr. Rudnick later stated he had voted "No" because he did not wish to ratify the action of the Building Dept. in issuing the license but he did approve, however, of allowing Truly Nolan to sell trees because of the extensive financial commitments he had already undertaken. The Council took no action on a proposal to re-zone lots in the 'IX" Zone to parking only, but cautioned the Building Dept. that any plans for building in the X Zone should come before the Planning Board and the Caun.cil. The bill from Mr. Anderson for legal services in the Metro suit for $1, 000 was approved by motion made by Mr. Walker, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported on the system that had been put in force to handle the golf carts since the Village had taken over this operation. Mr. McCall pointed out that a new cart shed was needed near the No. 1 tee but recommended that we use the present facilities for a year or two until the present carts are paid for. The Pro Shop will be paid $200. 00 a month for handling the money. Mr. Gustafson is being retained on a monthly salary. The Council did not want to accept a contract from Mr. Gustafson at this time. Mrs. Biddy Lang asked about the complimentary memberships at the Club. The Village Manager stated he would get a copy of these memberships. In discussing the privately-owned golf cars, the Council generally agreed to leave it as is. The proposal to increase club dues to non-residents and possibly 1.92 -3- 3 11/1759 residents, was discussed. Mr. Saxon moved that this item be tabled at this time. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed 3/2 with Messrs. Rudnick and Walker dissenting, both of whom felt that non-resident dues should be increased inasmuch as we have a long waiting list for non-resident memberships. On the unfinished business of Mr. Paul Lane's request for permit on Lot 4, Block 81, M.S. Sub. , Mr. Franco moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board in approving this permit. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed 4/1 with Mr. Saxon dissenting. The Mayor introduced a discussion of the future operation of the Country Club. Mr. Franco moved that a committee be appointed by the Council to study the future plans of operation of the Miami Shores Country Club. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed 4/1 with Mr. Walker declining to vote. Mr. Walker asked the City Manager to review the matter of air con- ditioning the Library. Mr. Lester Rafuse of 100 N. E. 111th St. , requested permit to sell Christmas trees on Barry College property. Inasmuch as this is a residential area, Mr. Franco moved that this petition be denied. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 P.M. Village Clerk. j Approved: :�=:d.e_.,r 211 Village-,Manage/ AQP VE f l I t Pro T m) 194