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06-04-1963 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 4, 1963 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o1clock P.M. , June 4, 1963, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones Dean R. Claussen John F. Saxon Dale Miller Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was absent. The meeting was opened by Mayor Clement and followed by an invocation by Rev. Floyd Folsom of the Miami Shores Baptist .Church. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The annual report of the Library Board was presented and reviewed by Mrs. Martin J. Golden, President of the Board. Mrs. H. Harris Meador, Secretary to the Board, and the Librarian, Miss Grundy, were also present. A recommendation was made by the Library Board for the appointment of James Dunaway to the Board, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Dr. Harry Keiser. Mr. Dunaway's appointment was unanimously approved by motion made by Mr. Miller and seconded by Mr. Claussen. In accordance with previous Council action, those residents who had objected to the use of Block 107 as a shuffleboard center, had been notified 6/4 6343 -2- that the subject would be up for discussion at this meeting. However, Mr. Claussen stated that he did not realize that it would be before the Council today, and that as a result of private meetings with these citizens, the Committee has no recommendation at this time and is in no position to give a progress report. Mr. Claussen asked that the discussion be withheld.until the committee has a chance to study the recommendations of the neighbors. Mr. James A. Dixon asked that the Council keep them advised of any developments with respect to that property and give them an opportunity to be heard before any decision is made as to its use. Mr. Roy Abagnale, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that a committee meeting had been held last week to discuss what possibly could be done along N. E. 2nd Avenue to make it more attractive. Mr. Claussen stated that he would like to see the appointment of a landscape committee delayed in view of the possibility of hiring a landscape architect to make recommendations. Mr. J. B. Reark, a landscape architect introduced by the Chamber, spoke about the condition of 2nd Avenue, that it looked like a concrete desert and that you couldn't distinguish the entrance to the Shores from the surrounding area. He proposed new backs for the stores as well as fronts and large shade trees; cost for the study with sketches, $350.00. No action was taken on this proposal. The following bids were received for replacing rubber tile in a portion of the mems locker room at the Country Club. COVELL'S Paint Store, Inc. $660. 00 plus 85. 00 LOTSPEICH Co. 1490. 00 HARRY RICH Corp. 962. 00 44 6/4/63 -3- Mr. Claussen moved that the bids be analyzed and if the Covell bid is found to be correct, that the Village Manager be authorized to accept this bid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting, recommendation was made for the granting of a variance to Mr. Fred Rouse, 1441 N. E. 102nd St. , for the construction of an orchid house in the side yard setback at the above address, providing a letter is secured from the adjoining neighbor stating that there is no objection to this construction. It was reported that these neighbors are out of the country at the present time. Mr. Claussen moved that action be postponed for two weeks. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Miller moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Mayor Clement reported that the following landscape committee had been appointed: Mr. William H. Pierce, chairman, and Mr. Clyne Chambers, both from the Chamber of Commerce, Mrs. Arthur Griffin of the Miami Shores Womants Club, Mrs. H. C. Spear of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Mrs. Fred Kalil of the Miami Shores Garden Club and Mrs. William Shallerer of the Periwinkle Garden Club. On Unfinished Business was the subject of the Village Ordinance No. 289, concerning installation of hot water heaters, the substance of which is in conflict with the plumbing code of Dade County. Mr. Claussen moved that an ordinance be prepared to repeal Ordinance No. 289 and that the County 14' 5 -4- 6/4/63 plumbing code be enforced. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Concerning the vacancy on the Planning Board, Mr. Jones stated that he felt a contractor would be helpful on the Board and moved that Don Hoefle be appointed to fill the unexpired term. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P.M. Village Clerk _ L Approved: Village Mang-ger APP OVED: