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10-20-1964 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 20, 1964 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , October 20, 1964, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones Dean R. Claussen John F. Saxon Dale Miller (arrived late) Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Clement and the invocation given by Dr. Lee A. Lindsley of the Miami Shores Community Church. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A letter was received from the Miami Shores P. T.A. concerning the hazardous situation existing in front of the school from lack of drainage and the on-street parking. Mrs. Marmesh spoke on behalf of the parents and asked that the area be curbed and drained. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council direct the Village Manager to determine a solution for this problem and report back to the Council at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Next the Council took up the unfinished business of the proposed 60-unit apartment to be built at the Mt. Vernon location. Mr. Claussen stated that inasmuch as the plan as submitted is in a motel zoned area and meets all requirements of setback and land coverage set forth in the motel area, "I move 10/204 we approve the plan as submitted and if they find they cannot stay within the 30 ft. height limit and need a variance on height, they should come back to the Council for consideration of the height they need. " Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Concerning the unfinished business of the proposed 7 ft, section fence at 810 N. E. 100th St. , Mr. Saxon moved that the decision of the Planning Board be upheld. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Claussen stated that he had gone by and looked at the location and since we have an ordinance governing height of fences on the side and rear, he moved that the Council disapprove this 7 ft. fence. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed 3/1 with Mr. Saxon dissenting. (Mr. Miller had not yet arrived. ) Mr. Saxon wanted the Village Manager to check into fences or hedges that are 10 or 15 ft. in height. The Village Manager stated that we probably have 1500 violations on hedge heights. The next business was the opening of bids for six new Police cars which were received as follows: DON ALLEN CHEVROLET Unit price $2, 361. 24 Total price 14, 167.44 No trade-in price MUNROE-ZEDER Chrysler Plymouth Unit price 4 @ 2, 375. 29 2 @ 2, 356. 34 Total price 14, 212. 84 Trade-in price 3, 925. 00 Net price 10, 287. 84 CRANE BROS. Rambler Unit price 2, 793. 11 (Ambassador) Total price 16, 758. 66 Trade- price 7, 570. 32 Net price 9, 188. 34 10/20/6 -3- Biscayne Dodge Unit price $2, 847. 00 Total price 17, 084.40 Trade-in price 6, 084. 94 Net price 10, 999.4 Mr. Claussen moved that these bids be referred to the City Manager and the Chief of Police for a recommendation on the purchase. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. A proposal was made to purchase and finance ten additional electric golf carts and bids were made as follows: CUSHMAN $8, 100 PARGO 8, 250 WAYNE 9, 500 Mr. McCall stated we will also need about $2300. 00 to build an additional shed to house these carts. Mayor Clement stated that he didn't like the new Cushmans and thought the Pargo was a better unit. He asked that the Council table this until other Councilmen have had an opportunity to use the Pargo. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village Manager take these bids under consideration and make a recommendation at the next Council meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Mr. Jones moved that the Council authorize expenditure of up to $2300. 00 to build a cover for the ten new carts. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. It was announced that the Florida League of Municipalities meeting will be held in Jacksonville October 25-27 and Mayor Clement, Councilmen Claussen and Jones and the Village Manager plan to attend. A contract with the City of Miami to provide radio service to the 10/20/64C3 -4- additional Police cars was presented for approval. Mr. Claussen moved that the Village enter into an agreement with the City of Miami to provide police car radio communications. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for a permit to Dan Schmidt to build on a 70 ft. lot at the corner of Miami Ave. and N. W. 97th St. , the south 15 ft. of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 129, Miami Shores Sub. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Also at the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for paving Lots 11-23, Block 21, E1 Portal Sub, by Tropical Chevrolet, with the erection of a fence along 6th Ave. and the north and west side of the lots, as well as lighting and paving certain other areas and the construction of a service building. After a review of these plans, Mr. Jones moved that the Council up- hold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A recommendation was received from the Golf Committee regarding club fees. Mr. Jones moved that the Village Manager be requested to make a survey of these fees and report back to the Council in 30 days. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Concerning Club house improvements, the Village Manager reported that the decorator has almost completed his recommendations and we are in the process of getting estimates and have arrived at a figure for the north dining room and breezeway of $20, 000 for the two rooms and asked the Council for approval to proceed with the two rooms as they would liRe to get it completed 10/20/64 -5- before the holiday season. Mr. Saxon moved that the Council approve expenditure for the purpose of improvements at the club not to exceed $20, 000 as recommended by the Committee if the Council approve after looking at the plans at the meeting to be held tomorrow at 11:15 A.M. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. On the Unfinished Business of (c) Metropolitan Court use of the Village Council chambers, Mr. Jones moved that the Council table this until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. Mr. John Prunty, representing Mr. S. Fuchs, appeared to appeal the Planning Board denial of permit to build a gasoline station at Biscayne Blvd. and N. E. 90th St. because of being less than 500 ft. from the nearest existing station. Mr. Prunty asked that a variance be granted so that the Shell Oil Company can use this property. Mr. Claussen stated he felt we should look at our ordinance and if it is not a valid regulation we should get rid of it. He then moved that the Council reverse the action of the Planning Board and grant a variance to permit a gasoline station on this property. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. After a review of the Police car bids by the Chief of Police he reported that the low bid was on the Nash Ambassadors. Mr. Claussen then moved that the low bid be accepted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P. M. L� �- 4e, Village Clerk Approved: Village nager / APP VED: ayo