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10-05-1965 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING 67 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL October 5, 1965 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , October 5, 1965, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Thomas A. Anderson did not attend as he was in Jacksonville for the tax case hearing, Kindelan vs. U. S. A. , concerning tax on country club dues. The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation given by Rev. Gene N. Branson of the Miami Shores Christian Church. Concerning the Council minutes of September 14 and September 21, 1965, Mr. Dixon asked that a correction be made to the minutes of September 14, as follows: Page 3, second paragraph, the word "abolish" should be "oppose". Mr. Lund then moved that the minutes of September 14th be approved as corrected. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed p.nanimously. Mr. Dixon moved that the minutes of September 21st be approved as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Electric cart proposals - Mr. Clement stated that if we are going to be obligated to these bids he would like to withhold action on this until he has time to look at some other carts. Mr. Jones moved that we defer this item until 10/5/65 -=2- the next meeting, Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mr. Lund thought we should get some more carts to try out to see what we are getting bids on. Planning Board minutes of September 23rd - no action required by the Council. Mr. Lund asked for a report on the Tropical Chevrolet building and parking lot landscaping, as well as, the complaint concerning the air con- ditioning unit:.on the roof of the home on Miami Ave. at N. W. 106th St. Proposed country club improvements - The Village Manager reported on a new idea suggested of putting the entrance to the swimming pool on the south side of the pool and paving a drive around the west side of the pool for entrance to the club on the south side. Mr. McCall also recommended that the lobby improvement be completed as planned. Mr. Lund stated he didn't want to make a decision at a moment's notice and Mr. Dixon stated he could not approve this without seriously considering the re-arrangement of the drive- way and did not agree that the lobby needs immediate attention. Mr. Lund moved that all bids be rejected. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement. Mr. Dixon stated he has no objection to rejecting bids on repairs and improvements to the Country Club building and driveway but doesn't think this required the rejecting of the bids #or paving the south parking lot. This is something that is needed and wanted and we can proceed with this without having any bearing on the other plans. Mr. CIdussen thought the Council should hold up on all bids until such time as the entire plan can be finalized. The motion passed 3/2 with Messrs. Jones and Dixon dissenting. Mr. Dixon stated he voted "no" because of the fact that the motion envisions all bids and he is perfectly in 10/5/65 69 -3- favor of rejecting the Country Club improvements to the building and driveway but not the paving. Mr. Jones stated he is in perfect accord with Mr. McCall's recommendation and feels that it is almost imperative that we go ahead with the renovation so that it can be completed so that next year we can enlarge the kitchen. Mr. Lund moved that the Village Manager be instructed to prepare preliminary sketches by the first meeting in November so that the Council can take some action on this matter, these sketches to include the outside appear- ance and enlarging the office space but without a balcony. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. C1aussen stated that he thought the present plan was the best arrangement of the space. Mr. Jones moved that Mr. Lund be appointed as spokesman for the Cbuncil and consult with the Village Manager and architect on these plans. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed by 4 affirmative votes with Mr. Lund abstaining. It was requested that a date be set for a meeting with the Insurance Committee. Mr. Clement moved that the Council defer setting a date. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A request was made for the continued use of the golf course by Barry College students. Inasmuch as this will be covered by restrictions being con- sidered, Mr. Lund moved that this item be deferred. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The Village Manager asked the Council to consider starting plans for the Village Hall addition. Mr. Lund asked if it would be possible to get some sketches before employing an architect. Mr. Lund moved that Mr. Dixon be appointed to head a committee to study improvements at the City Hall. Motion 10/5/65 -4- was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. The Council was advised of the Florida League of Municipalities Convention to be held at the Hotel Everglades October 24 - 26, 1965. The Council was asked to consider an ordinance known as a "stop and frisk law". It was suggested that copies of the proposed ordinance be sent to the Council. The Council was reminded of the Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held at the Country Club on that Tuesday evening. After a review of the current bills Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A proposed resolution was received from the Dade County League of Municipalities authorizing its representatives to speak for Miami Shores Village before the State Legislative investigating committee. After some discussion and a change made in the resolution to the effect that it be sent to the secretary of the League instead of the State Senators, Mr. Clement moved that the Council adopt the resolution as amended. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and RESOLUTION NO. 451 was unanimously passed and adopted. Mr. Roy Abagnale, on behalf of the Miami Shores Bay Park Estates, petitioned the Council for assistance in alleviating the standing wat,6rlin that subdivision. Mayor Claussen directed this to the Village Manager. Mr. Jones moved that the Council direct Mr. McCall to make a study of this condition and come back with a report and recommendations in two weeks. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. Mr. D. C. Cunningham, 9322 N. E. 6th Ave. , complained about the noisey air conditioner at 9401 Park Drive. The Village Manager stated he 10/5/65 171 -5- would speak to the Building Inspector about this. Mr. Lund asked about the parking lot west of the Beck property at 245 N. E. 99th St. The Village Manager reported that he had talked with the contractor who said he would consider trees in place of the fence:>even though the fence had been started. However, he must have decided against the change as the fence was completed. Mr. McCall was asked to follow up the Village Attorney on the preparation of an ordinance to regulate the beautification of parking lots as was requested at the last meeting. Mr. Lund asked about the golf resolution or restrictions that were discussed at the joint meeting with the golf committeemen. The Village Manager stated he would get a copy of the Country Club Association resolution for con- sideration at the next meeting. Mr. Lund asked about the disposition of the American Legion monument. The Village Manager stated he hadn't done anyfingwith it but store it. It was Mr. Dixon's suggestion that the garden clubs work on something to improve the parks and use this, and that the monument be made for veterans of all wars. Mr. Lund asked about the contract with North Miami for sewerage disposal. The Village Manager stated that he will make a report at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P. M. Village Clerk L Approved: APPROVED: Village Manager Mayor