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09-06-1966 Regular Meeting 09 a REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL September 6, 1966 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , September 6, 1966, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard. M. Lund Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement James A. Dixon, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation given by Elder John S. Michael of the Miami Primitive Baptist Church. Minutes of the last meeting of July 19, 1966, were approved ffis written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The first business was a presentation by the Mayor of a plaque to Police Officer Grady B. Pendleton in recognition and appreciation for 20 years' service with the Village. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended for permit to construct a 9 ft. wing wall in the side yard of the home of Mr. Paul Baron at 9125 N. Bayshore Drive, Lot C, Watersedge Sub. Mr. Dixon stated that he thought we might be setting a bad precedent by permitting this and moved that the action of the Planning Board be rescinded. Motion was seconded. by Mr. Jones and passed. unanimously. It was suggested that ornamental iron or shrubbery be used to accomplish the purpose intended 9/6/66 of calling attention to the entry. Approval was also recommended by the Planning Board for the construction of a wood trellis covered patio in the front entry of the residence of Mr. and. Mrs. Ettman, 357 N. E. 92nd. Street, Lot 19 and. 20, Block 47. After discussion Mr. Jones moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The Council reviewed the request of the owner of the Holly House Motel to construct a swimming pool in the front yard of the motel and it was suggested that a fence be required. around the pool. Since it is to be returned to the Planning Board for final approval no action was taken by the Council. Mr. William Pierce, President of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that Mr. James Dunaway read a resolution passed by the Chamber commending C. Lawton McCall, Village Manager, for his efforts in getting Miami Shores posted as a terminus on the North-South Expressway. Mr. Pierce then spoke on the need for street drainage in the Shores. He stated that this is the No. 1 desire on the part of those answering the questionnaire sent out by the Chamber. Mayor Claussen stated that the Village had secured an engineering estimate of the cost to adequately drain the Village a few years ago. Because of the great expense involved Mr. Claussen stated it was decided to set aside money in the budget each year in a program of providing drains to alleviate the bad spots which will cost less than an overall drainage system. A proposal was made by the Chief of Police to change the inspection 9/6/66 -3- station hours to put them on a 40-hour and 5-day week schedule. The new hours would be Monday 11:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. , Tuesday through Friday 8:00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M. Mr. Dixon moved that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be adopted and the new hours of operation be established in accordance with his recommendation for the inspection station hours. Motion was seconded. by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Appointment of Planning Board members and Village Judges was postponed by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon urged that the Council take action on this no later than at the next meeting. Item No. 7 on the agenda concerning a resolution approving the wage scale for the up-coming fiscal year was withdrawn. The Village Manager reported on the progress of the club house improvements. He stated that the contractor's project is 88% complete and should be completed in another ten days. The furniture will not be here until sometime in October; the cost of the furnishings is going up about $100. 00. The total cost to date is $54, 667. 22 without landscaping, a public address system or the delivery area paving. The bills for July and August were approved by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. The Mayor asked Mrs. Spragg to invite the Woman's Club to participate in a dedication of the Veterans monument on Veterans Day. Concerning the unfinished business of (a) Community House improvements, the Mayor asked about the status of re-writing the deed. to 9/6/66 62 -4- the property. Mr. Anderson is to meet with Bessemer Properties and the Village Manager. (b) Drainage in Bay Lure Subdivision - to be carried forward to the next fiscal year. A special meeting of the Council was set up for Tuesday, September 13th at 4:00 P. M. for the purpose of adopting the budget and fixing the millage rate for the coming year, by motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: Village Ma er AP OVED: May ro tem)