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02-07-1961 Regular Meeting li REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 7, 1961 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , February 7, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the following 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 by motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting, a recommendation for approval was passed by the Board to extend the X Zone (Parking) to 94th Street on the east side of 2nd Ave. , recently petitioned by Peoples National Bank. Mr. O. B. Simmons, attorney for the bank, reviewed their request for a parking zone behind business property as has been provided along the rest of the business section on N. E. 2nd Ave. Mrs. David Margolin, 295 Grand Concourse, complained about the debris that blew from the parking lot into her yard. Mr. Matt Walsh of the Bank stated there would be a wall on the east side of the lot, at least five feet in height and with shrubbery, if desired. Mr. Harrell Powell, on behalf of the Bank, spoke on the beautification of these lots. Mr. William Martin, 150 N. E. 95th St. , stated that he didn't think the Bank needed more parking at this time. Mrs. Ilah Sexton, 230 N. E. 94th St. , was opposed to having a parking lot across 2/7/61 from her home. Mr. Harvey Bell, 253 N. E. 94th St. , stated if this goes thru, he will be living right next to a parking lot where there is now a home. Mrs. Bell wanted to know who would take care of the extra 25 ft. between the wall and their property. Mr. Powell stated the Bank would. Mrs. Neargarden, 260 N. E. 95th St. , was opposed to it. Mr. Lloyd Gordon, 290 N. E. 95th St. , wanted to know if an individual can get zoning variances at the detriment to everyone else? Will the Council override the opinions of the residents for the benefit of one organization? The Village Manager then explained the background of the 2nd Ave. business zoning and the establishment of the parking zone behind the business lots. After some comments about the need for additional parking, Mr. O. B. Simmons stated that the Bank does need thisarkin now and in the future. P g Mr. L. L. Robinson argued that there is no immediate need for this parking and since they have made no mention of building on the present parking lot, this is not the time to make a change. He further pointed out that new businesses are not trying to get out here, in fact there have been many failures of local businesses. Mr. Walker wanted to know, if the Bank needs more parking at this time, what they would do for parking if they build on the 2nd Ave. frontage. He added that he wanted more time to reflect on this further. Mr. Saxon stated that no one, either from the Bank or the residents, has talked to him about this matter. He further stated that when the cafeteria needed more parking the Council rezoned for parking but we didn't get the parking. Mr. Franco felt that the Council would be wise to take this under advisement. 2/7/61 -3- Mr. Walker moved that this matter be put on the agenda for two weeks from today and that it be voted on that time at a public meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The following bids were then opened for the tennis club house: HOEFLE CONSTRUCTION $7, 790. 00 MORRIS & ESHER 8, 295. 00 PAUL S. LANE 6, 990. 00 C. W. BRADFORD 6, 997. 00 KNOX CONSTRUCTION 8, 695. 00 M. R. HARRISON 8, 954. 00 The Village Manager then itemized the present allocations of the $25, 000. 00 borrowed for the tennis courts which left only about $300. 00 for furnishings and a new water main. Mr. Walker moved that we accept the low bid of Paul Lane and cross the bridge of the other expenses when we get to them. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. Mr. Robert Blue wanted the Council to consider the tennis committee's original proposal for dues so they can start signing up members. It was suggested that Shores property owners pay $50. 00 and other than property owners pay $100. 00, with some combination of rates for swimming and full memberships. Mr. Franco moved that a schedule of fees be recommended to the Council by the Village Manager and the appropriate committees at the Country Club, at the next Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. A representative of the Carey roofing material company was present to discuss the type of roof being proposed for the Christian Church which the Chairman of the Planning Board asked the Council to review. After some 2/Z/61 -4- discussion 4-discussion of this material, Mr. Franco stated that in view of the motion passed by the Planning Board, he moved that the Council take no action on this until the Planning Board has taken final action on it. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. A letter was received from E. E. Branscome, 1009 N. E. 104th St. , asking that the garbage fees be included in the taxes so that the full amount can be deducted for income tax purposes. The Village Manager explained that by putting the garbage fee in the general taxes, the cost would be unevenly distributed among the home owners, depending upon the amount of their net assessments. The Village Manager advised the Council of a suit for $150, 000. 00 damages filed against the Village for a sidewalk injury which, he stated, has been turned over to our insurance company. The Village Manager stated that it will be necessary for the Village to secure an appraisal on the Village owned lots on the Railroad in Block 59 before the parking lot trade with Bessemer Properties can be completed. He stated that Newt Lummusts office has agreed to make two independent appraisals for $250. 00. Mr. Franco moved that the Council authorize payment of $250. 00 for the required appraisals. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported the plans being made to oppose the Internal Revenue Service assessment of 20% tax on the Country Club dues. The Village Manager reported to the Council that when settlement was made between the Village and the Flood Control District concerning the I 2/7/61 -5- installation of a salinity control dam within the confines of the Golf Course, it was stipulated that the Flood Control District provide a temporary bridge near No. 11 green for the use of golfers during construction of the dam; and that recently when construction was started on said bridge it appeared that the structure would be in the line of golf play and a considerable hazard to golfers; and that construction had been stopped and the bridge returned to the Flood Control District. He further reported that operations could be managed without the bridge and that there would be no need for it. Upon motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed, the action of the Village Manager was approved. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Franco moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M. Vil ge Clerk S Approved: Village Ma ager APPROVED: /" Mayor