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12-06-1960 Regular Meeting 69 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL December 6, 1960 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00- o'clock P.M. , December 6, 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 Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed. Mayor Claussen announced that Lawton McCall had just completed 25 years as Village Manager of Miami Shores and he wished to extend appreci- ation on behalf of the Council and the people of this Village for 25 years of leadership and loyal service. He then presented Mr. McCall with a plaque in recognition of this service. The next business was the Planning Board minutes. Approval was recommended by the Planning Board of the plans presented by Mr. Dan Crane for the construction of a house on Lot 1, Block 80, M. S. Sub. , with setbacks of 25 ft. on Biscayne Blvd. , 32 ft. on 10th Ave. and 20 ft. on 99th St. Mr. Walker moved that the action of the Planning Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Approval was recommended by the Planning Board for permit to build on Lot 12 and the east 6 ft. of 11, Block 44, M. S. Sub. , by Mr. Dan Crane, 70 12/6f60 -2- a 56 ft. lot and providing a 30 ft. front setback. This approval was confirmed by motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and pass-ed unanimously. On recommendation of the Planning Board, Council approval was granted Mr. Paul Lane to build on Lot 18, Block 17, M. S. Sub. , by motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Approval was recommended by the Planning Board for permit to build on Lot 14, Block 101, M. S. Sub. , by Mr. R. R. Bennett, providing no additional land can be secured. Mr. Franco moved that this be taken under advisement and refer the question to the Village Manager to determine the availability of the adjacent vacant lot. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager stated the paving of golf cart routes had been approved by the Golf Committee as submitted in the letter to the Council and that two contractors had bid on the work, both at $2. 00 per sq. yd. Mr. Saxon moved that the Council approve this paving as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. A letter was received announcing a meeting of the Tri-County Govern- mental overnmental League to be held on Friday, December 9th, in North Miami. Mayor Clausseu stated he would attend. A letter was received from County Commissioner Joseph,A. Boyd regarding the adoption of a minimum housing code. The Village Manager stated he would attend the meeting. The Village Attorney brought up the question of recognizing the right of Metro to pass an ordinance setting up minimum standards in Miami Shores. Inasmuch as Miami Shores standards are above minimum the Council felt the Village should be eliminated from the Code. 71 -3- ry 12/6/60 A resolution was read approving the replating of Boulevard property in Block 177 to be known as the Weeks Subdivision. Upon motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Franco, RESOLUTION NO. 409 was unanimously passed and adopted. The Village Manager reported that a letter had been received from the Internal Revenue Service wherein the national office had ruled that the Country Club has been classified as a social, .athletic or sporting club which will require the 2016 tax on club memberships. The Village Manager was instructed to discuss this with our accountants and inform the proper parties that we desire a hearing. The Village Manager reported that a letter had been received from the Disaster Field Office of Civil Defense, approving our application for Federal aid in the amount of $4, 358.24 spent on Hurricane Donna. A letter was received from Commissioner Ben McGahey inviting Village representation at a meeting to be held December 12th, 7:30 P. M. at the Auditor- ium of the Museum of Science and Natural History, for the purpose of pre- senting the general plan for County-wide land use. The Village Manager will attend this meeting and the Planning Board will be notified. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. A. discussion took place concerning the dangerous traffic condition at 96th Street and 10th Ave. It was suggested that the Chief of Police attempt to get a traffic light at this location or make it a four-way stop. The Council requested a report on this at the next meeting. Unfinished business: (a) Proposed tennis courts - Bids will be received December 20th. Fr -4- 12/6/60 (b) Off-street parking lots - The Village Manager reported that Bessemer Properties will sell the Village the four parking lots west of 2nd Ave. (Lots 6,22 and 23, Block 18 and Lot 22, Block 19) in return for the two Village lots on the Railroad (Lots 27 and 28, Block 59) and $20, 000. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager be instructed to proceed with the purchase of these lots as described in the agenda. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Mr. Wal-ker asked that the Village Manager inquire as to the value of the property north of the Country Club property and bring it to the attention of the Council to consider its acquisition. (c) Policy concerning non-residents using recreational facilities - The Village Manager reported that the County Recreation Dept. will release the list of locations this mouth where school playgrounds are to be used for recreation but it will not include any school grounds in the vicinity of Miami Shores. (d) Proposal to close pool during winter months - Based on the use of the pool during November, December and January and the cost of its oper- ation, the Village Manager recommended it be closed during these months. It was decided to meet with the Pool Committee before taking any action. (e) Drainage in Miami Shores Estates - A letter was received from Rader and Associates in which they recommend a topographical survey and study of the area at a cost of $1150. 00. Mr. Walker felt this matter should be put on the agenda for the next meeting and in the meantime have the Village Manager determine the method by which we can create special assessments with legal advice, so we can proceed with this on a special assessment basis, hold 73 -5- 121660 a meeting and tell everyone exactly how much the drainage improvement will cost. Mr. Walker then moved that the Council table action on this letter until the next meeting and have the attorney advise the Council of the correct legal steps for creating special assessments. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. (f) The audit reports for the past fiscal year were discussed. Mr. Saxon then moved that they be accepted and approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. Mr. Walker suggested that an architectural board be appointed to work with the Council. and Manager on any new plans for additions and improve- ments to public buildings, parking lots, etc. Mr. Claussen asked that a meeting be arranged after the first of the year with the Golf committees to formulate a plan to be used in an emergency to put the club in private operation. Also to consider the location and building of a new lounge so that we can have something available to talk about at the next general meeting of the Country Club. A letter was received from the State Road Dept. inviting the Council to participate in the dedication of a portion of the Expressway from 79th St. to 36th St. at 3:00 P.M. on Friday. The Council requested that they be reminded of this Frinday morning. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P.M. �Vg Cle rk roved:App ` Village, ger APPROVED: Mayor