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03-17-1964 Regular Meeting 15 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 17, 1964 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 otclock P. M. , March 17, 1964, 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 called to order by Mayor Clement and followed by an invocation given by Reverend Robert L. Ashman of the Miami Shores Christian Church. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A request was received from the Metro-Miami-Miami Beach World's Fair Committee for a contribution to assist in the cost of staffing the Worldts Fair exhibit. After discussion, Mr. Jones moved that the Council hold this for further study. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. At the request of the Recreation Director, the Village Manager asked the Council to establish a policy on using the small park between 6th and 7th Avenues north of 98th Street for playground activities. Mr. McCall 3/17/64 16 -2- recommended that the Council look into this and talk to some of the neighbors before taking any action. Mr. Claussen thought it might infringe on the privacy of the residents. Mr. Saxon moved that the Council deny the use of this park for playground activities. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A proposal was again made to purchase an air conditioner for the front room of the Community House. The Village Manager stated he wanted the opinion of the Council before getting bids. Mr. Claussen thought it should be a unit that can be used in a new building and moved that the Village Manager be authorized to proceed with getting bids. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The next item was a discussion of the possibility of initiating a taxpayer's suit to prevent Metro from using taxes collected in Miami Shores to sponsor urban renewal in other cities and areas. Mr. Saxon stated that he didn't think we should get into a legal hassle in this regard. Further discussion was postponed until the Village Attorney arrived. At the Planning Board meeting of February 27, 1964, a variance was recommended for a 2. 25 sq. ft. allowance on a sign for the Miami Laundry at 9816 N. E. 2nd Ave. Mr. Miller moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Village Manager reported that a public hearing had been held by the Planning Board on March 12, 1964 for consideration of a petition to change the zoning on Blocks 19 and 20, E1 Portal Subdivision. 3/17/64 17 -3- Also at the meeting of March 12, the Planning Board recommended approval to build on Lot 3, Block 94, Miami Shores Subdivision, a 50 ft. lot. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council uphold the decision of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. After a review of the current bills Mr. Jones moved that they be paid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The Mayor then asked the Village Attorney his opinion concerning a taxpayer's suit over tax money spent in other areas for urban renewal. Mr. Anderson stated that the Village couldn`t bring this law suit inasmuch as it hasn't been injured but a taxpayer could. He stated a taxpayer would have a right to complain but the Village has no right to get into this as it is not subject to taxes for an urban renewal project. A letter was received from Mr. William H. Pierce, President of the Miami Shores Property Owners Association, requesting the Council to repeal Ordinance No. 315 concerning signs. Concerning the Unfinished Business (a) Adult recreation center - the Village Manager reported that he has learned that we can get Government funds to cover half the cost of such a building. He stated that during the next year we are going to be free of some of our debts and could probably pledge up to $20, 000 a year of the power franchise money on a loan to make this improve- ment or any other that the Council might feel necessary. Mr. Saxon moved that a committee of three be appointed, composed of Mr. Claussen as Chairman, the Village Manager and Mr. Petrey, to study and investigate this proposal and report back to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 3/17/64 -4- unanimously. (b) Valet Parking at Club - The Village Manager reported that he couldntt get anybody to make a proposal. After some discussion of the difficulties that would occur with the present parking facilities, Mr. Saxon moved that Item (b) be removed from unfinished business. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. (c) Sauna bath for the Club - The Village Manager reviewed the bids previously received: Wm. Dunn - $2387. 32; Yeoman Smith - $2742. 00; Morgan Construction Co. - $1735. 00. Mr. McCall stated that the low bid called for a G. E. unit and that he could get no information as to when they could deliver such a unit. After further discussion of the other two units, Mr. Miller moved that it be referred to the Village Manager to make a recommendation at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (d) Operation of Pistol Range - The Village Manager reported that we have received the money from the Gun Club and put it in the general fund. Mr. McCall recommended that the range be operated the same way as it has been except the Village should keep the money and maintain the range by a budget appropriation. Mr. Miller moved that this recommendation be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. (e) Engineering survey for paving parking lot at Country Club - The Village Manager reported that the Building Inspector is drawing up a plan. Mr. Jones asked about items that are dropped from the agenda and what happened to Mr. Freeburg's personnel report. The Village Manager 3/17/64 19 -5- stated that it hadn2t been duplicated for general distribution yet. Mr. Jones also asked about getting the agenda early. It was agreed that the agenda would be sent out on Friday preceding the Council meeting. The Village Manager brought up the question of codifying the ordinances. Mr. Anderson thought the fee would probably be high for the amount of ordinances we have to be codified. At the request of Mrs. Calton Hayward, 240 Grand Concourse, a letter was read from attorneys Kates and Ress concerning their clients, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Ettman's complaints against the Hayward family. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: Village Manager t APPROVED: Mayor Pro tem)