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09-05-1961 Regular Meeting 6'tn� REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 5, 1961 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , September 5, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: H. Dale Miller, Jr. , Mayor John F. Saxon Dean R. Claussen Spencer W. Rudnick 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. Mr. E. C. Chittum, 138 N. W. 109th St. , and some of the other residents from 109th St, , were present in regard to the zoning question of permitting electrolysis as a home occupation at 67 N. W. 109th St. Mr. Chittum was informed that the Council would have an opinion from the Village Attorney at the next meeting. Mrs. Joseph San Fillippo, 9880 N. E. 9th Ave. , was present to discuss with the Council an unpleasant situation that is being caused by the Golf Pro with regard to her family using the course. It was Mr. Walker's suggestion that this complaint be turned over to the Mayor and the City Manager to go into the matter and find out if our employees have been arbitrary in their actions. Dr. Harry R. Keiser, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the Village with a check for $1500.00 in accordance with the ,ChamberFa; agree- ment concerning the planting of trees in the business area. Dr. Keiser also 9/5/61 invited the Council to the Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held on November 22nd'at which time they would like to make a presentation to the Village. Mayor Miller thanked the Chamber on behalf of the Village and also stated he had received a letter from Roy Mackenzie commenting on the plantings. The next business was opening bids for gasoline supply for the next fiscal year which were received as follows: TEXACO 19.470 SINCLAIR REFINING CO'. 19.46 STANDARD OIL CO. 22. 60 ` GULF OIL CORP. 19. 59 CITIES SERVICE OIL CO. 19.2 AEROLAND OIL CO, 21.4 Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager analyze the bids and award contract to the lowest bidder. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. A letter and resolution was received from the South Florida Chapter, American Institute of Architects supporting the present Dade County Charter. No action was taken. A telegram was received from Eastern Airlines requesting opportunity to be present if the Council should receive a petition for support from Northeast Airlines in regard to extension of their service to this area. The Council requested that the telegram be acknowledged. A letter was received from the Dade County League of Municipalities requesting suggested amendments to the present Dade County Charter. The Council directed that this letter be acknowledged and that the Village is in accord with the plan the cities have with the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce. 9/5/61 -3- A letter was received from the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce requesting a proclamation designating "Governor's Day, October 6, 1961. Mr. Claussen moved that the Mayor be authorized to issue a proclamation that October 6th be named as Governor's Day. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The Village Manager read an ordinance concerning hours of sale of alcoholic beverages. After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that it be referred to the City Attorney to make recommended changes and refer it back to the Council at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. In regard to the Planning Board minutes of August 3, 1961, although Mr. Jack Lentz, 830 N. E. 91st Terrace, did not appear to appeal the decision as intended, the Council upheld the action of the Planning Board by motion made by Mr. Rudnick, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. At the Planning Board meeting of August 24th, approval was recommended for Mr. James F. Jones to construct a fall-out shelter by putting one of his passenger train cars underground. Mr. Walker moved that the Council accept the Planning Board recommendation with the proviso, however, that a letter by Mr. Jones and his wife be given to the Village agreeing to remove this structure if at any time it becomes obsolete or it becomes a health or other hazard to the community and in this way he so enjoins himself and his heirs. Motion died for lack of a second. After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the plan as submitted by Mr. Jones to build a fall-out shelter on his property south of 92nd St. along the Railroad right-of-way, with 9/5/61 -4- requirement of a certificate of a registered engineer on the structural design in view of the fact that the future surface use will have vehicular travel and parking. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Mr. Saxon then moved that the Village Manager be directed to make a study of an ordinance to provide for requirements for fall-out shelters in Miami Shores and have a report by the first meeting in October. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Also at the last Planning Board meeting, approval was recommended for the construction of an 8-unit apartment house on Lot 6B, Anco Sub. with an area variance of 650 sq. ft. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously, the Council approved this recommenda- tion. The Village Manager reported that the plans for the addition to the Country Clubhouse have progressed to a point where it is necessary to consult with interior decorators and that the following proposals were submitted to do this work: J. WESTON DUNAWAY $ 600. 00 RICHARD PLUMER 1850. 00 Mr. Saxon moved that the Committee be allowed to select an interior decorator and that the fee not exceed $1900. 00. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. Mr. Walker stated he would like to leave these details to the Committee but would like to know what the overall cost will be. The motion was passed unanimously. Mr. Rudnick wanted the kitchen improvements to be made along with the bar. Concerning a proposed reduction of non-resident golf membership fees 9/5/61 -5- for single members, it was decided to refer this to the golf committees for their recommendation at a joint meeting with the Council. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Claussen moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The Council was reminded of a budget meeting at 7:30 P.M. this date. Unfinished business; Tropical Chevrolet parking area plans - no report. The Council was advised of the Florida League of Municipalities Convention in Jacksonville, October 22, 23 and 24. Reservations were requested for the following: Messrs. Claussen, Anderson and McCall. In discussing the Planning Board, Mr. Claussen moved that the Council send a memorandum to the Planning Board that they rotate their Chairmanship every two years beginning with this year and in future years beginning August 1st. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: Village ager APPROVED: Mayor