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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
October 4, 1960
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , October 4, 1960, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
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 as written by
motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed.
Mr. H. S. Weeks was present to request approval of a 1Z ft. right-
of-way
ight-of-way instead of 15 ft. which was made part of a previous approval of the
division of his property in Block 177 into five building sites. This request
was based on the fact that Mr. Hickmants block immediately to the north was
approved with a 12 ft. dedication. Mr. Walker moved that theuse of the land
be approved as previously, subject to a 12 ft. dedication. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager asked the Council to decide whether or not
the Village should apply for Federal disaster relief funds in connection with
the hurricane cleanup expense. Mr. Rudnick moved that the Village Manager
be authorized to proceed in making application for Federal aid to-hurricane
damage. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon. After discussion the motion
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passed 3/2 with Messrs. Saxon and Walker dissenting.
A proposal to re-write the Village liability insurance as of October
1st with increased coverage as recommended by the Village insurance committee
was considered. This would increase the coverage to $500, 000 for one person
and $1, 000, 000 for one accident with an annual increase in premium-of $785. 79.
Mr. Saxon moved that this increase be approved as recommended by the.
Village Manager and the Village insurance committee. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
A letter was received from Mr. D. R. Voorhees, 307 N. E. 99th
St. , concerning his interest in the Cuban situation. No action was taken at
this time.
The Village Manager reported that the Chief of Police borrowed a
motorcycle from the County and wants permission to experiment with it for
traffic control. The Chief stated that the County now wants 70 per mile for
the duration of its use. Mr. Saxon moved that approval be given to try it out
for 30 days. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
A petition was handed to the Mayor signed by some residents asking
that Village children be accepted in preference to non-residents in the athletic
events of the Recreation Dept. Mr. Walker suggested that a committee of the
Manager and two members of the Council review this matter and make a
recommendation to the Council. After discussion it was decided that the Village
Manager would have a meeting with Mr. Petrey and any of the Council that
could attend. The following Villagers were present in regard to this complaint:
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Mrs. Oliver, 325 N. E. 93rd St. PL 7-3070
Mrs. R. B. Nadeau, 150 N. W. lQ6th St. PL 4-4908
Mrs. Harvey Bell, 253 N. E. 94th St. PL 8-0135
The Village Manager requested that the Council appoint at least
one Council member to be consulted in setting up a policy for the disposition
of old records. After some discussion Mr. Rudnick moved that the Village
Manager confer with Mr. fUudelan. of Ring, Mahony &.Arner, our auditors,
and bring back a recommendation for the next meeting. Motion was seconded
by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P.M.
Village Clerk
Approved: G
Vi ge Mana.ger
APPROVED:
Mayor