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06-05-1962 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 5, 1962 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , June 5, 1962, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Dale Miller 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 meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. r Mrs. G. E. Shingledecker, on behalf of the Library Board, presented and discussed the Library's 14th annual report. Mayor Miller congratulated the Library Board on the fine job they have been doing. Mr. Saxon moved that the recommendation of the Board for the reappointment of Mrs. Shingledecker to the Board be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting a resolution was forwarded to the Council recommending certain zoning changes in the Shores Center Subdivision as petitioned by the owners, Mr. P. L. Watson, et al. After some discussion, Mr. Claussen moved that the Council instruct the Village Attorney to prepare a proper ordinance to effect zoning changes as recommended by the Board, con- tingent upon the owners' willingness to tear down the Pickin' Chicken building and signs within a reasonable time. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and t 6/5/62 -2- passed unanimously. The Planning Board also requested that the property owners within 300 ft. of the Presbyterian Church parking area on the north side of 96th Street east of 6th Avenue, be notified of the Churchts plan to pave and landscape this area. On advice from the Village Attorney it was stated that this use of the property is permitted in conjunction with church activities and does not require a zoning change. After some discussion as to whether or not this action was necessary, Mr. Walker moved that the Council let the Planning Board make its own decision as to whether or not it wants to hear from the citizens. Mr. Saxon suggested that the motion be amended to include the statement that the Council does not see any necessity for this action, which was accepted by Mr. Walker. The motion was then seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed. A group of property owners from N. E. 111th Street were present claiming that the sewerage disposal plant recently constructed on the Barry College property is causing a nuisance to the immediate neighborhood. Mr. G. G. Glider, 4 N. E. 111th St. , whose complaints concerned odor and noise, stated that he felt the neighbors should have been notified before this was approved and that someone was at fault in allowing it to built where it is. Also present concerning this complaint were: Mrs. Hoenes, 12 N. E. 111th St. , Mr. and Mrs. Danluck, 112 N. .E. 111th St. , and Mr. Merton Smith, 76 N. W. 111th St. Mr. Walker moved that the City Manager take whatever action is necessary in order to study and correct the situation and report back to the Council as to the progress. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. 6/5/62 -3- Commissioner Ben McGahey appeared at this meeting in regard to a plan to erect a memorial plaque on N. E. 6th Avenue in memory of Wyolene Neal. Mr. McGahey stated that the County had passed a resolution concerning this memorial which had also been presented to the Village; that the plaque is ready to be placed somewhere along 6th Avenue. Mr. Walker moved that the Council adopt Mr. McGahey's recommendation concerning the plaque as a reminder to pedestrian traffic crossing 6th Avenue. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. Mr. Bernard Janis was present on behalf of the Janis Construction Company, to present to Miami Shores a right-of-way deed to N. E. 105th Street running east from the present pavement. It was pointed out that this dedication is for a 50 ft. street whereas the present street has a 60 ft. dedication. Mr. Janis stated this extra ten feet is needed because the lots are so shallow. Mr. Walker moved that the Village accept the right-of-way. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. A group of citizens were present to object to a proposed location of shuffleboard courts on the park property owned by the Village on the west side of N. E. 2nd Avenue between 93rd and 94th Streets. It was suggested that their names be secured and that they be notified as to when this will be brought up for discussion. Bids were received fcr the construction of a fence along the north side of the Golf Course as follows: WHOLESALE FENCE CO'. $4, 980. 00 4, 780. 00 alternate CHASTAIN FENCE CO'. $5, 335. 00 0 -4- 6/5/62 In the discussion that followed Mayor Miller stated that he wanted to go on record as stating that we need this fence and need it badly and if we don't erect it somebody is going to get killed. The Village Manager was instructed to analyze these bids and report back to the Council. Letters of appraisal were received from George Frix and Thomas Herndon on the 5-1/4 acres north of the Country Club for consideration in the possible purchase of this property from Bessemer Properties. Mr. Herndon assessed the property at $200, 000. 00 and Mr. Frix at $179, 900. 00. Further discussion of this purchase was deferred until budget preparation. The Village Manager reported that it will cost $2892. 00 to pave and drain the area between the pavement and sidewalk in front of the Miami Shores Elementary School. It was suggested that the Village Manager look into this further to see if a cheaper method of doing the work can be found. The Village Manager reported that the County Public Works Dept. has proposed that they will pave the bus stop areas along N. E. 6th Avenue if the Village will take care of the curbs at Mr. Swan's corner, Grand Concourse and 6th Avenue. Some members of the Council felt that further effort should be made to get the County to do this work and instructed that the Village Manager continue working on this. A letter was received from the State Road Department acknowledg- ing receipt of the Council resolution concerning reduction of the speed limit on Biscayne Blvd. and request for a pedestrian signal in front of the Country Club. The Road Department stated that field studies will be made in this regard. 6/5/62 -5- After a review of the current bills, Mr. Saxon moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. C1a.ussen and passed unanimously. The Village Manager proposed a plan for the Village to petition the County Commission to return to Miami Shores tax money representing what they spend in the unincorporated area for municipal services, so that the Village can initiate a law suit in this regard. Mr. Claussen felt that it would not be a good time this year to initiate any action of this type and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: Village Mana / APPROVED: Mayor