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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 2, 1960
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , February 2, 1960, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claausseu
Spencer W. Rudnick
Michael J. Franco
Joseph H. Walker
Absent: John F. Saxon
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion
made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
A resolution was proposed repla.tting a portion of Kinney Park to
eliminate a .10 ft, alley that was to run along 10th Ave. which was not needed
by the County as a right-of-way. Upon motion made by Mr. Rudnick and
'seconded by Mr. Franco, RESOLUTION NO. 405 was unanimously passed
and adopted.
A letter was received inviting the Village to participate in the
"Metropolitan Miami Garden and Flower Show." The Village Manager
recommended that the Village decline the invitation because there is no money
in the budget to spend for a proper display. Mr. Clausseu moved that the
Village not participate in the show. Motion Was seconded by Mr. Rudnick
and passed by three votes with Mr. Walker declining to vote.
On November 12, 1959, the Planning Board denied request for a
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variance made by.Endure-A-Lifetime Awning Co. to erect an aluminum
carport on the side of the home of David Lithgow at 1250 N. E. 95th St. The
awning company then filed suit for this permit. Mr. Arthur Kimmel of
Endure-A-Lifetime Products company appeared at this meeting to appeal the
Planning Board decision, based on their interpretation of the ordinance as
not prohibiting carports on the side of a home. It was pointed out that the
ordinance only prohibits carports on.the side of a home that are constructed
of other materials then the main house. Mr. Walker moved that the Council
uphold the Planning Board's decision in denying the request. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The matter of increasing Club dues having been again put on the
agenda, the Council instructed the Village Manager to get opinions from Golf
Club Committees concerning this matter and make a report to the Council in
writing. Mr. Rudnick then moved that the matter of Club dues be placed on
the agenda for definite action by the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Walker and passed unanimously.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager presented a proposal to install an Armstrong
acoustical ceiling in the mens s lounge at the Country Club which will require
new lighting fixtures at a cost of $400. 00 for new fixtures and installation.
The ceiling will cost not more than $553. 00, making a total of not to exceed
$953. 0.0. Mr. Walker moved that this expenditure be approved. Motion was
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seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager reported that steps must be taken immediately
to provide air conditioning in.the bar at the Club. Mr. McCall reported that
it will. cost $700 or $800 to repair the present unit. A new unit will cost
$3, 000 or a used machine can be bought with a full five-year warranty for
$2200. 00. Mr. Franco moved that the Council approve the contract for the
$2200. 00 machine with a new warranty. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Franco pointed out that the pool memberships are falling off
and suggested that the Swimming Pool Committee be told about it.
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
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Approved:
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