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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
June 20, 1961
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , June 20, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the following
Councilmen present:
H. Dale Miller, Jr. , Mayor
John F. Saxon
Spencer W. Rudnick
Joseph H. Walker
Absent: Dean R. Claussen
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made
by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
The first business was a discussion of the engineer's report and
recommendations concerning drainage in Miami Shores Estates Subdivision.
The following property owners were present to voice objection to the proposed
drainage assessments: Emily Zankl, 10650 N. E. 10th PI. , G. B. Russell,
1162 N. E. 105th St. , O. W. Brown, 10618 N. E. 10th Pl. , Louis Albert,
10626 N. E. 11th Ave. , also representing Joseph Gunn, 10618 N. E. 11th Ave. ,
Mrs. William B. Hammond, 10642 N.E. 10th Pl. , Mrs. Donald Vance, 1139
N. E. 105th St. , Leslie Spohn, 10666 N. E. 10th Pl. , Mrs. Herberholz,
10659 N. E. 11th Ave. Together with the letters received there were 18
property owners opposing this project and 3 property owners in favor of it.
After discussion, the Village Manager stated he would see that the
flood gates were put on the drain pipes as recommended. Mr. Saxon then
moved that this petition be taken under consideration and that when the Council
has arrived at a decision that all the people in this subdivision be notified.
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Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
At the last Planning Board meeting, Mr. Bradshaw of Tropical
Chevrolet presented a sketch of a concrete rail fence he would like to use
around his new car lot instead of a block wall. However, the Planning Board
refused to make a recommendation as it was the Council who specified an
ornamental wall. Mr. Horsey, architect for Tropical Chevrolet, presented
a drawing of the rail fence being requested. After some discussion the Council
requested Mr. Horsey to return with some sketches of different kinds of fences.
On reviewing the Planning Board action denying approval of the
latest sketch submitted by Mr. Jones for an office building on Lot B, Block 59,
the Village Manager stated that he is having prepared a plot plan of all buildings
constructed by Mr. Jones, buildings approved but not built and the present one
being considered, indicating parking areas, etc. Mr. Rudnick requested that
the City Manager present at the next meeting a comprehensive analysis of all
plans and buildings proposed for this location.
The Planning Board recommended a variance be granted to Mr. Joe
Paparo, permitting the rear yard setback to be figured from the rear line
of the platted lot on 6-B, Anco Subdivision, despite the fact that the Flood
Control has asked that the seawall be placed four feet back from the established
lot line. Mr. Walker moved that the Council uphold the Planning Board's
decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
After some discussion on the unfinished business of the request for a
blinking sign for the Pancake House, Mr. Walker moved that the Council
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uphold the decision of the Planning Board and that it is the opinion of the
Council that this sign is not considered a violation of the ordinance. Motion
was seconded by Mayor Miller and passed by three affirmative votes with
Mr. Saxon declining to vote. Mr. Rudnick added that it is the Council's
understanding that this proposed sign is to be operated with a five point
flasher system and that no less than 8016 of the bulbs will be on continuously.
The Village Manager asked the Council to consider a proposed
change in the bottle gas supplier to Village facilities, inasmuch as the present
supplier has been taken over by another firm and the Southeastern Gas Co. ,
whose representatives live in the Shores, would like to bid on this business.
It was suggested that the Village investigate the possibility of using natural
gas. Mr. Rudnick and Mr. Walker asked that the bidding be competitive.
The Council was reminded of the meeting of the Dade County League
of Municipalities on June 28th at the Shores Country Club.
Concerning Planning Board appointments to be made prior to
July 31, 1961, Mr. Saxon moved that Messrs. Arnold, Jones and Harris be
reappointed for two-year terms. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
Pension Board appointments - Mr. Saxon moved that John McIntyre
be re-appointed for two years. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously. Mr. Rudnick moved that J. Harrell Powell, a Village
citizen, be re-appointed to the Pension Board for two years. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Mr. Rudnick moved that
Mrs. David Cunningham be named as the other citizen on this Board. Motion
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was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
Mr. Walker moved that Mr. Saxon be appointed as the Councilman
on the Pension Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed
unanimously. The Mayor automatically becomes Chairman of the Board.
Village Judges - Mr. Saxon moved that the three judges, Messrs.
W. L. Blackwell, Jr. , Lee M. Worley and William F. Parker, be re-
appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Village Attorney - Mr. Walker moved that Thomas H. Anderson
be re-appointed Village Attorney. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and
passed unanimously.
Chief of Police and Fire - Mr. Walker moved that Stuart A. Senneff
be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
Village Clerk - Mr. Saxon moved that Miss Vigneron be re-appointed.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously.
Village Manager - Mr. Walker moved that Lawton McCall be re-
appointed Village Manager. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed
unanimously.
Inasmuch as the first Council meeting in July falls on the 4th of
July, Mr. Walker moved that the Council hold its meetings -in July on the
second and fourth Tuesdays. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Kenneth Stucker, President of the Chamber of Commerce,
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thanked the Village Manager and his staff for cooperating with the Chamber
in arranging for display of the American flags.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M.
Village Cler
Approved:
Village nager
APPROVED:
Mayor