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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
November 1, 1960
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at
Hall
4:00, Oclock P.M. , November 1, 1960, at the Village, with the following
Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Clausseu
Spencer W. Rudnick
John F. Saxon
Joseph H. Walker
Absent:. Michael J. Franco
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 unanimously.
Mr. Manfred Ungaro, 1292 N. E. 94th Street, appeared at the meeting
to ask the Council to assist him and his neighbors to alleviate a drainage
condition on 94th St. He suggested that a drain could be installed by special
assessment. Mr. Ungaro also stated that Mr. Lewin had indicated he would
erect a low wall to keep his water from draining on Mr. Ungaro%s land. The
Council asked the Village Manager to write Mr. Lewin about this wall.
Planning Board approval was recommended for a re-division of Lots 1
and 27, 23 through 26, Block 3, Belvidere Park Subdivision, by the owner,
Anthony Lance. This proposal would create three building sites each having
over 7500 sq. ft. , although two of them have slightly less than 75 ft. frontage.
The Planning Board also approved setbacks for these lots as shown on the
proposed sketch. After discussion, Mr. Walker moved that the Council adopt
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the Planning Boardts recommendation on the division of these lots and setbacks.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
It was reported that Mr. William Smeddick, 130 N. W. 111th St. , Lot
11, Block 220, Miami Shores Extension, would appear to appeal the Planning
Board action in denying him permit to enlarge his present Florida room with
the same type of wood beam construction that it now has. After some dis-
cussiou Mr. Saxon moved that the Council approve permit for this construction
after Mr. Bradford and Mr. Markel inspect the plans and work out a method
that is structurally sound. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and pas-sed
unanimously.
A request was made by the Miami Shores Lions Club for permission
to sponsor Christmas tree sales conducted by Truly Nolen on the vacant lot
on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. at 91st St. 4n advice of the Village Attorney,
Mr. Walker moved that the Council deny this permit becauseit is contrary to
our zoning ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed
unanimously.
A proposal was made by the Village Manager to erect a fence along
the north side of the golf course to keep children off the course and reduce
vandalism; estimated cost $2, 000. Mr. Saxon felt this should be deferred until
the major plan of a new bar and kitchen is completed. The Council took no
action although suggested that the Village Manager get prices for information.
The Village Manager reported that there is about $12,000 left from
the Flood Control settlement and recommended spending up to $4, 0.00 of this
fund for the paving of asphalt runways for the electric carts. After discussion
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Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager be authorized to spend $4, 000 for
electric cart paved runways subject to presenting a sketch to the Council of
the proposed runways after conferring with the Greens Committee for recommend-
ations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
In. referring to the recent resolution passed by the Miami Beach
Council to withdraw from Dade County and form a separate county, Mr.
Rudnick wanted to go on record as personally commending this action and
asked the Council to voice an opinion publicly. No official action was taken.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Rudnick moved that they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
A report was received from the Police Dept. on the successful use
of the motorcycle borrowed from the County and request was made to extend
the trial period. Mr. Walker moved that the Council extend this period from
30 to 60 days. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
Further discussion of the problem of Metro's traffic and street sign
maintenance in Miami Shores was requested by Mr. Rudnick to be postponed
until the next meeting.
Concerning unfinished business: (a) Proposed tennis courts - the
Village Manager reported that part of the specifications have been completed
and that we are waiting for approval of the committee before sending them out.
(b) Off-street parking lots - no new developments.
(f) Proposed closing of pool during winter months - the Village Manager
will discuss this with the Pool Committee.
(g) Drainage petition from residents in Miami Shores Estates - the
Village Manager reported that a routine system will be started
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for keeping the drains free of debris but that further relief will require
engineering studies. Mr. Walker felt that an engineering survey should be
made and the people in this area informed of the cost of providing drainage
on a special assessment basis. Mr. McCall stated he would get an estimate
of the engineering costs for further discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
ge Clerk
Approved:
V ge nag
APPROVED:
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Mayor