07-21-1964 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 21, 1964
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , July 21, 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 absent.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Clement and the invocation
given by Rev. Lee A. Lindsley, of the Miami Shores Community Church.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion
made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously.
An invitation was made to the Village to intervene in the Supreme
Court action instituted by the City of Coral Gables in connection with the
Dade County tax assessment lawsuit. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council
instruct the Village Attorney to take the necessary action to join Coral Gables
in this suit. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously.
The Village Manager reported that the Federal Court had ruled
against the Village in the Golf Club membership tax suit and asked if the
Council wished to appeal the case. After some discussion Mr. Miller moved
that the Council instruct the Village Attorney to appeal this case to the next
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higher court. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
A request was made by the Village Attorney for $1500. 00 payment
on account in the Golf membership tax case. Upon motion made by Mr.
Miller and seconded by Mr. Jones, payment of this fee was unanimously
approved.
A resolution was received from Miami Springs petitioning the
Legislature to adopt legislation to curb juvenile delinquency by permitting
public record of all offenders. After some discussion, Mr. Saxon moved
that this resolution be tabled for further study until after the next general
election. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
It was announced that the American Municipal Congress is being
held at Miami Beach, July 25th through the 29th. Mr. Claussen will attend
as a Director of the Florida League of Municipalities. Mayor Clement and
Mr. Saxon stated they also would like to attend.
Unfinished Business: (a) Bessemer Properties parking lot on
96th St. - the Village Manager reported that the Chamber of Commerce
has succeeded in getting pledges for the cost of leasing this lot and is
negotiating with Bessemer Properties to work out an agreement to get the
lot opened.
(b) Committee on Country Club improvements - no report, as the
committee has not been able to meet.
(c) New Recreation Center - no report.
(d) Fees for the Sauna bath at the Club - the Village Manager
suggested making it free to annual members; for guests and I. D. card
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members - $1. 00. Mr. Miller moved that this be approved. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously.
(e) Appointments:
PLANNING BOARD - Mr. Jones moved that Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
and Thomas B. Baden be reappointed to the Planning Board. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously.
VILLAGE JUDGES - Mr. Saxon moved that W. L. Blackwell, Jr. ,
William F. Parker and Lee M. Worley be re-appointed as Village Judges.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 P. M.
Village Clerk
Approved
Vi lage anager
APPROVED:
Mayor