01-17-1961 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1961
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 17, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the
following Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
Spencer W. Rudnick
John F. Saxon
Absent: Michael J. Franco
Joseph H. Walker
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made
by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Mrs. Manfred Ungaro, 1292 N. E. 94th St. , was present in regard
to a drainage problem, previously discussed, that is caused the Ungaros
claim, by the elevation of the neighboring property. The Village Manager
reported that the grade is not in violation with our zoning and that he had written
the neighbor, Mr. Lewin, to ask him to help alleviate this condition by con-
structing a wall which Mr. Lewin agreed to do providing the Ungaros also
attempt to remedy the condition by installing gutters. Mrs. Ungaro stated
Mr. Lewin had recently dug a ditch along the property line which is quite
unsightly. The Mayor suggested that the Ungaros and Mr. Lewin combine
forces and pay for the cost of a retaining wall, that the Village was not
responsible for the condition.
A resolution was read authorizing the execution of a mortgage with
the Peoples National Bank for the purchase of four new garbage trucks which
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was unanimously passed by motion made by Mr. Saxon and seconded by Mr.
Rudnick, same being RESOLUTION NO. 410.
A resolution was read approving transfer of Village funds to retire
the mortgage on the old garbage trucks and make a payment on the new ones.
Upon motion made by Mr. Rudnick and seconded by Mr. Saxon, RESOLUTION
NO. 411 was unanimously passed.
A resolution was read approving the issuance of a Certificate of
Indebtedness to Peoples National Bank for the loan of $25, 000. 00 to be used
for the construction of the Golf Course tennis courts and pro shop. Upon
motion made by Mr. Saxon and seconded by Mr. Rudnick, RESOLUTION
NO. 412 was unanimously passed.
Bids were received for the tennis court fence as follows:
KING FENCE $3, 200. 00
CYCLONE FENCE 3, 026. 00
CHASTAIN FENCE 2, 831. 70
Mr. Rudnick moved that the Village Manager be authorized to accept the low
bid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
Mr. McCall reported that Mr. Markel had prepared a suggested
drawing for a pro shop and club house and, when approved by the committee,
bids will be sent out.
The Village Manager announced that there would be a meeting of the
Tri-County Governmental League on Monday, January 23rd. Also, that the
dues to this organization had been eliminated from the budget this year and
therefore approval by the Council would be necessary for continued membership.
After discussion Mr. Saxon moved that the Village continue membership in the
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Tri-County League and that the Village Manager be authorized to pay the annual
current dues of $125. 00. Although Mr. Rudnick wanted the Council to postpone
this until the dues are due, he seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
The Village Manager reported that it will be necessary to construct
a drain at the southeast corner of 105th St. and N. E. 2nd Ave. so that the
children can use the new school crossing light in rainy weather. For this
purpose Mr. McCall requested approval of transferring part of the contract
from the Presbyterian Church corner drain which was not put in because of
the proposed paving of 6th Ave. Mr. Rudnick moved that the Manager be
authorized to have this drain constructed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon
and passed unanimously.
A request was made by the new owner of the Weeks Subdivision on
Biscayne Blvd. for the Village to pave the 12 ft. street so dedicated. Mayor
Claussen did not approve of putting in this street until the land is at least
graded. It was the opinion of the Council that the developer should build at
least one house before the Village constructs this pavement.
Planning Board approval was recommended for the construction of
a home by Mr. Spencer W. Rudnick, on Lot 4, Block 11, M.S. Sub. , a 50 ft.
lot. After a review of the plan, Mr. Saxon moved that the action of the
Planning Board be confirmed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and
passed unanimously.
Plans were presented by Mr. James F. Jones for a professional
office building to be constructed on the south portion of Block 59, along the
Railroad south.of 92nd St. , covering the remaining vacant land south of the
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Boulton Insurance building. This had been approved by the Planning Board
providing all parking is off-street. The plan presented provided sufficient
parking for either a one or two-story building, the Building Inspector reported.
However, Mr. Jones requested permission to pave the parkway on the west and
south. The Council were in agreement providing sidewalks are installed and
proper drainage. Mr. Saxon then moved that the plot plan submitted by Mr. Jones
be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Mr. Don Stobs was present to discuss the item of unfinished business
concerning closing the pool during the winter months. Mr. Stobs suggested a
combined program with the Recreation Dept. and lowering the dues and fees
for more participation and increased revenue. After further discussion, Mr.
Saxon moved that the Village Manager be directed to have the pool ready for
use by the first of February. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 5:25 P. M
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