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11-19-1963 Regular Meeting �E REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL November 19, 1963 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , November 19, 1963, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones Dean R. Claussen Dale Miller Absent: John F. Saxon Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Clement and followed by an invocation given by Reverend Tom Allerton 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. Mrs. Oscar Olson appeared before the Council in regard to an adult recreation center and presented petitions signed by over 700 citizens of the Village asking that recreational facilities be provided for adults. Mrs. Olson read a list of 30 activities that could be offered at this center. Mayor Clement stated that the petitions would be taken under advisement. Mr. Abagnale, President of the Chamber of Commerce, added that the Chamber is 10010 behind this project. The Village Manager made the following report on the questionnaires submitted to the business people concerning the parking meters: 82 questionnaires 74 a 11/19/63 -2- were returned; of this number 56 people stated that the removal of meters would not increase their sales or business and the majority of these stated they wanted the meters; 9 didn't care or comment on effect on sales, with the result that approximately 75% of the business people felt that the meters have no effect on business. Seventeen stated that they felt removal of the meters would increase sales. If meters were eliminated, 69 stated a parking time limit should be invoked and 64 of this number wanted the time limit enforced; which indicated that 8916 of the people surveyed want limited parking time. Mr. McCall concluded that this can best be accomplished with meters. A notice suggested by the Village Attorney for liability insurance purposes was read in which all employees of the Village are prohibited from injuring or damaging any person or property in the performance of their duties. Mr. Miller moved that this notice be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A resolution was submitted, as previously approved, supporting and advocating a constitutional amendment to the United States Constitution to preserve Bible reading in pubiic schools on a non-sectarian basis. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Jones, RESOLUTION NO. 431 was unanimously passed and adopted. Prices were presented for the purchase of two garbage packers as follows: GARWOOD with Reo Chassis - $21,482. 00 and LEACH - $21,417. 00. Mr. McCall recommended that the Garwood packers be purchased and Mr. Claussen moved that the Council authorize purchase of two Garwood trucks. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. 11/19/63 t -3- A resolution was read authorizing the Mayor and Village Manager to execute the necessary mortgage contract with Peoples National Bank to finance the purchase of the garbage trucks. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, and seconded by Mr. Miller, RESOLUTION NO. 432 was unanimously passed and adopted.. The Village Manager recommended doing $3500. 00 of alley surfacing this year and since the money is not appropriated in the budget, he suggested transferring it out of the contingent fund, which was approved by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported that requests for the use of the golf course by several high schools have become a problem. Mr. Claussen suggested referring this to the Golf Committee for their recommendation. Mr. Claussen brought up the question of a contract with the golf pro. The Village Manager stated that Mr. MacLaughlin has accepted by letter the conditions offered. However, Mr. McCall stated he would refer the two letters of agreement to the Village Attorney to see if he feels it is a firm contract. An invitation was extended to the Council to attend "Miami Shores Night", December 14th, at the Biscayne Kennel Club. Mr. Jones asked about the No Parking signs on 95th Street and the Village Manager stated that the only change Metro agreed to make was to change them to "No Parking on Pavement". Mr. Abagnale asked the Mayor to appoint a Council Committee to work with the Chamber on the beautification of N. E. 2nd Ave. 11/19/63 -4- The meeting adjourned at 4:55 P.M, Village Clerk Approved: t- Village Manag APPROVED: 1A,19,Z"i'e,/ Mayo-71