01-03-1961 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 3, 1961
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 3, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claus s en
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 subject to
any future correction, by motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Rudnick
and passed unanimously.
Concerning the tennis court bids opened at the last meeting a
letter was received from Mr. Robert Blue of the Tennis Committee,
recommending acceptance of the bid from the Feise Company and securing
separate bids on the fence. Mr. Walker moved that the Council accept the
bid recommended by the Tennis Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Saxon and passed unanimously. Mr. Saxon then moved that the Village Manager
be directed to secure three or more bids on the fence for the tennis courts,
to present to the Council at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Walker and passed unanimously.
In regard to the financing of the tennis courts, Mr. McCall stated
it would be necessary to prepare a resolution authorizing issuance of a
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Certificate of Indebtedness.
Mr. Blue recommended that Edwin T. Reeder be employed to
draw the plans for the tennis pro shop. Mr. Walker moved that the Council
accept Mr. Reeder as architect for design of the building, especially since
he did all the work on the Library free. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon.
The high fee involved in this proposal was then discussed and a suggestion
was made to have the Building Inspector draw the plans. Mr. Walker withdrew
his previous motion and moved that it be turned over to the Village Manager,
the Tennis Committee and Mr. Markel to draw plans and specifications and
present them to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
Mrs. Van Horn, daughter of Mrs. Kew and co-owner of Lot 14,
Block 101, M.S. Sub. , (a 50 ft. lot), was present to petition the Council to
reconsider its action in denying issuance of a building permit on this lot
because the adjoining lot is vacant and for sale. After some discussion
Mr. Walker moved that the Council sustain its earlier decision on this lot.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed 4/1, with Mr. Rudnick
dis s eating.
At the last Planning Board meeting, denial of variance was
recommended in the case of a front yard setback request by Mr. Gardner,
1250 N. E. 91st Terrace. Mr. Franco moved that the Council sustain the
action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
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The following bids were opened for the construction of an equip-
ment shed at the Golf Course:
KNOX CONSTRUCTION CO. $ 11, 526. 00
C. W. BRADFORD 10, 719. 00
PAUL S. LANE 11, 850. 00
HOEFLE CONSTRUCTION CO. 10, 998. 00
Mr. Walker moved that the bids be referred to the Village Manager for
analysis and that he be authorized to accept the lowest bid and if the
lowest bid is not acceptable, to bring it back to the Council. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager reported that there had been an accident
on the Golf Course in which one of our tractors had been hit by a train.
In replacing it, Mr. McCall recommended buying a heavier type tractor,
an International 460, which will cost about $5, 000. Mr. Saxon moved that
the Village Manager be authorized to purchase this piece of equipment for
the Golf Course and take the money from the unappropriated surplus fund
of the Golf Course. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed
unanimously.
A letter was received from Mr. Stanley F. Whitman concerning
Golf cart rental fees and operation of the Club. Copies will be sent to the
Council.
The Village Manager reported that the Flood Control Engineer
had requested that he and the engineer travel to St. Augustine on Thursday
to discuss golf course underpasses with the Railroad engineer. Mr. McCall
also stated he wanted to talk to the Internal Revenue man in Jacksonville to
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find out how they arrived at their conclusion that we should pay the 2016 tax.
Mr. Walker moved that the Village Manager make this trip. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
After a review of the current bills, Mr. Saxon moved they be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously.
On the item of unfinished business concerning a policy for
non-residents using recreational facilities, Mr. Saxon asked that this be
continued for further discussion and that a meeting be arranged with Mr.
Petrey.
The Mayor announced that the dinner meeting with the Golf
Committees will be held on Tuesday, January 24th.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M.
Village Clerk
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Approved:
Vil ge Manager
APPROVED:
Mayor