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02-02-1965 Regular Meeting 7 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 2, 1965 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o1clock P. M. , February 2, 1965, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing 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 and the invocation given by Dr. Lee A. Lindsley of the Miami Shores Community Church. Minutes of the last meeting were approved by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. A petition was received from home owners along the east side of N. E. 4th Ave. between 103rd and 105th Streets for proper drainage along the east side of 4th Ave. Bids were received foo the installation of two catch basins and 100 ft. of pipe, as follows: O. W. COLLINS $1730 - aluminum pipe 1530 - concrete pipe BROOKS PAVING CO. $1670 - aluminum pipe 1420 - concrete pipe Mr. Miller moved that the Council accept the low bid on the aluminum pipe. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for a house to be built on Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Navarro Subdivision, by Mr. 2/2/65 -2- John Looby. This is a 50 ft. plot at the southwest corner of 100th St. and Miami Avenue. After a review of the plans Mr. Jones moved that the Council uphold the Planning Board decision. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The Council discussed the proposal of the Tropical Cafeteria to improve the 100 ft. of parking area west of the cafeteria and enclose the south side and west side with a louvered fence. There was a question as to whether or not the north side of the lot abutting the alley should be enclosed with a fence. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the paving and proper drainage of Lots 22 and 23, Block 16 and that a fence be erected as prescribed by our ordinance and that we do not require a fence on the north side of the lot at this time but should it, at a later date, be deemed advisable to protect the general welfare of the residents on that side, we will re-open the case. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The next business was to confirm the Pension Board appointment of the Wyatt Company as actuaries for the Village. Mr. Claussen moved that the Wyatt Company be employed as actuaries for our Pension Plan. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A proposal was made to purchase a new car for the Village Managers office from Tropical Chevrolet at a price of $1549.23 with trade-in. The Council tabled this consideration until the new cars come out in the fall of this year. A proposal was made to purchase a front end loading machine from the Florida-Georgia Tractor Company at a net price of $11, 955. 90 which 2/2/65 -3- includes a $1500. 00 credit paid in rentals on this loader during the hurricane clean-up. Mr. Glen Byrd explained the need for this equipment and stated that there is no other comparable machine on the market so bids could not be obtained from other manufacturers. Mr. Saxon moved that the Council author- ize the Village Manager to buy the front loader specified at this meeting when the Village receives the money from the Hurricane Relief Fund. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. Mr. Claussen stated he would like to delay this until we receive the hurricane relief check. Upon vote the motion passed 3/2 with Messrs. Clement and Claussen dissenting. It was suggested that the February 16th Council meeting be postponed because a majority of the Council will be in Orlando attending the Municipal League meeting. After discussion Mr. Jones moved that the February 16th Council meeting be cancelled. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A group of citizens were present to discuss a proposal to put the Village employees under a civil service program. Mr. Ken Stucker, acting as spokesman for the group, stated that he was here to ask the Council to consider civil service for the Village employees. Mr. Stucker continued that with Metro taking over so many phases of service it is important that the employees and in particular the Police and Fire Departments, be covered by civil service. Mr. Stucker stated that the Chapter 174 of the Florida Statutes spells out the procedure for adopting civil service for Policemen and Firemen, which has to be done by referendum. Mr. Stucker requested that it be put on the ballot 2/2/65 _ -4- of the coming election for Police and Fire, as outlined in Chapter 174 of the Florida Statutes of 1963, for job protection of these employees when if and as Metro moves in. Mr. Stucker further stated that the question can be put on the ballot by 1010 of the registered voters. Mayor Clement stated that the Council will have to take it under advisement. Mr. Saxon moved that the Mayor, Mr. Jones and the Village Manager be appointed as a committee to study the suggestions of Mr. Stucker and report back to the Village Council in a reasonable length of time. Motion died for lack of a second. It was proposed that the Village take an ad in the special Interama Edition of the Journal at a cost of $100.00. Mr. Claussen moved that the Village cooperate with this promotional effort by taking an ad in the Journal with the money to be taken from the contingent fund. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Unfinished business: (a) Adult Recreation Committee - no report. (b) Mr. Andrew's travel agency sign - Mr. Jones moved that the Council deny re-consideration of this request and that the Councills previous decision prevail. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed with four affirmative votes, with Mr. Saxon declining to vote.,-- (c) ote..:(c) Purchase of land north of the Country Club - no report. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P.M. Village Clerk r Approved: APP VED: Village Man er ayo