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07-02-1963 Regular Meeting 4-10 IG REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 2, 1963 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o°clock P.M. , July 2, 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 also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Clement, followed by an invocation by Rev. Allerton of the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The first business was in regard to the appointments for July, 1963. PENSION BOARD - 2 year appointments. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council re-appoint the following to the Pension Board: Mr. John Saxon, Councilman; Mr. John McIntyre, Secretary; Mr. Harrell Powell and Mrs. David Cunningham, Village citizens. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. PLANNING BOARD - 2 year terms expiring July 31, 1963: Mr. Miller moved that the Council re-appoint Messrs. Arnold, Harris and Hoefle to the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. 7/2/63 �- -2- VILLAGE JUDGES - 1 year terms expiring July 31, 1963: Mr. Claussen moved that the present judges, W. L. Blackwell, Jr. , Lee Worley and William F. Parker, be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Concerning the 2-year appointments of the VILLAGE ATTORNEY, the CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE, the VILLAGE CLERK and the VILLAGE MANAGER, Mr. Saxon moved that they be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Village Manager introduced, for discussion, the possibility of adopting ordinances concerning the parking of boats in residential districts and air conditioning regulations by sound measurement. The Coral Gables ordinance concerning location of air conditioning units and method of sound measurement, was read. Mr. Claussen stated that he thought before we pass an ordinance that might be too stringent that we take more time to study and analyze this and it might be well to rent or get a sound level machine and check some of these spots and see how they meet these conditions. After further discussion, Mr. Claussen moved that the City Manager be authorized to acquire the proper personnel and equipment to test and measure some of the noise factors in our air conditioning installations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The Village Manager read the County ordinance requiring that boats of not over 20 ft. shall be stored in the rear of the front building line and recommended consideration of a similar ordinance for Miami Shores. �t A 7/2/63 -3- Mr. Claussen moved that the City Manager be directed to prepare a proper ordinance prohibiting the parking of boats in front of the front building line, as well as, the other conditions listed in the County ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed 4/1 with Mr. Saxon dissenting. A proposed ordinance was read to prohibit the keeping of pigeons in any area of the Village. Mr. Claussen moved that this ordinance be adopted as read and that it be explained in the Village Bulletin. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and ORDINANCE NO. 311 was passed by four affirma- tive votes with Mr. Saxon dissenting. A proposal was made for the air conditioning of the front room in the Community House. After- some discussion Mr. Saxon moved that this be tabled. The motion was then withdrawn and Mr. Miller moved that bids be taken to put an air conditioning unit in the front room of the Recreation Department. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for a new service building and parking garage for Tropical Chevrolet, to be constructed along N. E. 87th Street. The plan submitted called for a second story parking deck with roof to be constructed so that possible third and fourth stories may be added in the future. After discussion Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed by four affirmative votes with Mr. Saxon declining to vote. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Miller moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. 7/2/63 -4- On the Unfinished Business, (a) Shuffleboard Courts - no report. (b) Paving of N. E. 92nd St. west of Biscayne Blvd. , Mr. Claussen moved that this be taken off the Unfinished Business and that Mr. McCall notify the people that it will be considered in the next budget. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. (c) Dunning Parking Lots - Mr. Miller moved that the Council accept the gift of these three lots. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 P.M. Village Clerk G - Approved Village er APPROVED: May