07-11-1961 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 11, 1961
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , July 11, 1961 (meetings in July to be held on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesdays), at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present:
H. Dale Miller, Jr. , Mayor
John F. Saxon
Spencer W. Rudnick
Absent: Dean R. Claussen
Joseph H. Walker
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made
by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
A public hearing was called for this meeting on the petition for
transfer of ownership of the Miami Shores Taxi Cab permits to Aircraft
Cabs, Inc. The principals of the two cab companies involved were present,
as well as, Mr. Schoenfeld, owner of White Cabs. Since there were no
objections, Mr. Saxon moved that the Council approve the transfer of these
permits by sale to Aircraft Cab Company. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick
and passed unanimously.
Mr. Douglas Vocrhees, 307 N. E. 99th St. , appeared in behalf of
U. S. House Joint Resolution #447 which concerns an offense against Communism.
Mr. Voorhees asked that this Resolution be reproduced in the Village Bulletin.
Mr. Anderson advised the Council to consider this further in view of the fact
that our Bulletin has never been used for the purpose of international affairs.
Mr. Stucker, President of the Chamber of Commerce suggested combining the
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efforts of the Chamber and the Village in getting this resolution to the people.
Mr. Anderson further advised that he saw no objection to a statement that it
had been requested that Resolution #447 be called to the attention of the citizens
and that if in favor of it, they should write their Congressmen and Senators
their expressions.
A recommendation was made in the daily rates of the pool as follows:
Village Residents - Minors . 250
Adults . 50
Guest Fees - Minors . 35�
Adults . 75
Mr. Saxon moved that these rates be approved as recommended. Mr. Rudnick
seconded the motion and added that he would also like a recommendation at the
next meeting as to yearly rates for the pool. The motion was then passed
unanimously.
Copy of a resolution was received from the County Commission con-
cerning Pan American Airways moving its main overhaul base out of Dade
County. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager be directed to write Pan
American Airways thanking them for all they have done in this area and urging
them to keep their facilities here. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and
passed unanimously.
Mrs. Margaret Raymond, 933 N. E. 99th St, , appeared to appeal
the Planning Board denial of a permit to convert a window into a door in the
front area of her home. After some discussion Mr. Saxon moved that the
Council reverse the decision of the Planning Board and that Mrs. Raymond's
request be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously.
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After a review of the current bills, Mr. Saxon moved that they be
approved. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
On the UNFINISHED BUSINESS (a) Drainage in Miami Shores Estates,
Mr. Saxon moved that the petition be denied. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Rudnick and passed unanimously.
(c) Report on area being developed by Mr. James Jones. Mr.
McCall stated after making a detailed drawing of the buildings constructed,
those approved and the one proposed, there appears to be sufficient parking
in the overall area to meet requirements.
(d) Gas supply at Country Club - the Village Manager reported that
he had asked the Houston Company for an estimate on the cost of furnishing
natural gas.
Concerning Mr. Usinais request for the use of the golf course for
students at the Junior College, the Village Manager was requested to write
Mr. Usina for details of this request.
Mr. Stucker asked why we didn't have a 50-star flag in the Council
room.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 P. M.
Village Clerk
Approved:
Village Man
APPROVED:
Mayor