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03-02-1965 Regular Meeting 4.2 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 2, 1965 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M. , March 2, 1965, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Elwood Jones Dean R. Claussen John F. Saxon Dale Miller Absent: Mayor Ray L. Clement Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. In view of the absence of Mayor Clement, Mr. Claussen moved that Mr. Jones preside. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed. After opening the meeting Mr. Jones called upon Rev. Branson of the Miami Shores Christian Church to give the invocation. Minutes of the last meeting were approved by motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. A petition was to have been received from a group of golfers concerning rules for guests playing golf at the Club but was withdrawn from the agenda. Mr. Jones reported that there will be a meeting of this group next Tuesday evening and they would like the Council to attend. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council accept the invitation to meet with them to discuss these problems. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. A proposal was made to restrict golf tournaments during January, February and March. Mr. Miller stated that during these months every year we have the problem of an over-crowded condition and we are always looking 3/2/65 -2- for means of easing the condition and have accomplished nothing with the golf committees in the past. One of the reasons it is so crowded is because of golf tournaments being held during these three months which cost the golf course between $400. 00 and $600. 00 a day. If these tournaments were held during other months of the year it would alleviate the condition. Mr. Miller then moved that the Council instruct the Village Manager to take steps necessary to prohibit any golf tournaments at the Miami Shores Country Club during the months of January, February and March. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. Mr. Gabe Khoury had requested that he be heard concerning the fence to be constructed adjacent to his home at 149 N. E. 99th St. This fence will partly enclose the cafeteria parking lot. Mr. Khoury did not appear. At the last Planning Board meeting a request for permit to build on Lot 1, Block 2, Hamilton Terrace, failed to receive a recommendation on a tie vote. This is a 50 ft. lot at the southwest corner of Miami Ave. and N. W. 101st St. that is now a part of the residence plot to the south. Mrs. Helen Peterson, a prospective purchaser, was present to appeal the Planning Board action. In the discussion that followed Mr. Anderson stated that we have adopted the policy that where a 50 ft. lot existed and where no other land was available we granted a permit. Mr. Claussen stated that it has been the policy of the Council that where there were 50 ft. isolated lots we would grant permits on them and we have tried to keep these 50 ft. lots at a minimum. He then moved that the Council deny this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed 3/1 with Mr. Saxon dissenting. Mr. Saxon stated that he has 'been opposed 3/2/65 14 -3- to these 50 ft. lots but since the Supreme Court has ruled against us and since he has voted for other people building on 50 ft. lots, he cannot vote for this motion. Also at the last Planning Board meeting plans were submitted for a 3-story office building to be constructed on the east side of N. E. 2nd Ave. between 99th and 100 Sts. , Lots 10 - 14, 15 & Wl f 2 of 16, Block 33,, Miami Shores Sub. The plan failed to receive a recommendation from the Board because of a tie- vote. Mr. Claussen stated that the one to one requirement is out of line and should be changed; that Miami requires one space for each 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area which would require 95 spaces; that the County requirement of one space for each 400 sq. ft. of used area on this building would require approximately 100 spaces. After further discussion concerning our office parking requirements, Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the office building as submitted and that the parking requirements must meet the formula of one off-street parking space to each 400 sq. ft. of used area or net rental area, and that it be considered office zone parking which is up to the discretion of the Council to determine. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed unanimously. In discussing the permit requested for a house on one of the 50 ft. lots at the corner of N. E. 6th Ave. and 97th St. , Mr. Claussen stated that we should inform the Planning Board that we have an ordinance prohibiting the splitting of 100 ft. vacant lots. A taxi rate change had been requested by the two taxi companies operating in the Shores, based on increased rates being approved in Other cities. Mr. McCall stated that the Taxi Ordinance gives the Village Manager 3/2/65 15 the right to approve rates but that he was bringing it to the Council for its information. At the request of Councilmen Claussen and Miller action on this was deferred. A bill had been received from the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $100. 00 to help defray expenses of a reprint of the 1964 Chamber brochure. Mr. Stucker of the Chamber asked the Council to postpone action on this matter until he has had an opportunity to take it up with the board. A request was made by the Red Cross to fly their flags in the business district during the month of March. Mr. Stucker stated that he had received six flags that can be attached to the light standards. Mr. Saxon moved that the Council approve this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. A resolution was received from the Florida Municipal Judges Association voicing objection to the Dade County Penal Cad&. Mr. .Claussen moved that the Council take no action on this for the reason that it has already taken action on the penal code. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Bills for the months of January and February were approved by motion made by Mr. Saxon, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The Council was advised of a meeting of the Dade League of Municipalities to be held next Wednesday, March 10th, at the Miami Shores Country Club. The following persons were appointed as election judges for the Council election of April 13, upon a motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously: 3/2/65 -5- Mrs. Luella Pigford 69 N. E. 99th St. Mrs. Mayme Grubb 350 N. E. 101st St. Mrs. Winifred Saunders 380 N. E. 91st St. Mrs. Vivienne Hatton 133 N. E. 99th St. Mrs. Alba Cavalieri 61 N. E. 102nd St. Mrs. Vermelle Hay 133 N. W. 94th St. Mrs. Hallie Markel 131 N. E. 110th St. Mrs. Estelle Benjamin 94 N. W. 95th St. Mrs. Ruth Hawkins 290 N. W. 92nd St. Mrs. Mabel McCall 9050 N. E. 8th Ave. Unfinished Business: (a) Adult Recreation Committee - Mr. Claussen stated he is not ready to make a report. (b) Purchase of land north of the Country Club - the Village Manager stated he is not ready to make a report. (c) Employee Civil Service proposal - Mr. Claussen stated that research is being done on this proposal but there is no way we can get it on the ballot next month. He stated that the matter is important enough to take sufficient time to study so we can have something very definite and know where we are going. If it is a good thing then we should include all our employees and it cannot be done overnight. Mr. Saxon moved that a committee be formed to study this question with Mr. Claussen as chairman, and Mr. McCall and Mr. Ken Stucker as members. This motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M. s Village Clerk Approved: Village Manager A P VED: 0