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01-03-1967 Regular Meeting 1 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 3, 1967 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 3, 1967, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Elwood Jones James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: Raymond L. Clement Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation given by Councilman Elwood. Jones. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded. by Mr. Jones and passed. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was granted for the erection of a roof sign on the Norton Tire Company, 8801 Biscayne Boulevard. The sign did not exceed area requirements and the Council took no action, deeming that none was required. Approval was also granted by the Planning Board for Mr. Lennard Dahlgren of the Viking Motel, 650 N. E. 88th Terrace, to erect a free stand- ing sign, with certain qualifications. In the discussion of the requested sign and. its location, the Council directed that the Village Manager confer with the Building Inspector and Chief of Police on the best location for the sign with a proper setback from Biscayne Boulevard.. A resolution was received from the City of Miami asking for financial 1/3/67 2 -2- assistance to fight for reduction of utility rates. Mr. Lund moved that the Council table this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A proposal was made by Councilman Lund that the golf course starting time system used for Saturdays and Sundays also be used for all holidays. Mr. Lund then moved that the regulations pertaining to guests at the golf course on holidays be made to conform with our present system for Saturdays. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. A letter was received from Mr. A. M. McNickle regarding Lot "K" of Watersedge Subdivision, petitioning the Council to protect the property rights of the residents to the use of Lot "K" under the terms of the plat dedication. Lot "K" is presently owned by Mr. Paul Baron who recently planted a hedge across this lot. In the discussion that followed Mayor Claussen stated that the Village has no jurisdiction in this matter, that the owner of this lot has not violated. any ordinance or zoning regulations that we have. Mr. Lund stated that he felt that this was a private matter and that the Council could not enforce the terms of the dedication. He also asked if it was per- missible to place a wire along this hedge. The Mayor stated that Mr. Baron will keep this hedge at 3-1 /2 ft. and that the wire is just temporary to keep E'- '-0 '-0 the plants from falling over. N The drainage problem in front of this lot was discussed but the [Council]did not feel that it could be attributed to the grariAg and beautification of Lot "K". 0 After a review of the current bills, Mr. Dixon moved that they be paid.. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. 1/3/67 -3- Unfinished Business: (e) Reports on condition of the golf course - Mr. Dixon moved that they be referred to Mr. Dilsaver, Mr. Mercer and the Greens Committee with the request that they be prepared to report to the Council on their contents at the next Golf Course meeting. Motion was seconded. by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. (f) Resolution authorizing purchase of land north of the Clubhouse - appraisal received. - $165, 300; no action taken. (b) Drainage in Bay Lure Subdivision - The Village Manager was asked to report back to the Council as to what steps he intends to take, the approximate cost and. a time table of when it may be done: (a) Community House improvements - The Village Manager was instructed to follow up on this with Bessemer Properties. Mrs. Biddy Lang asked about closing off the street along the Community House because the traffic is hazardous to the children. The Village Manager was asked to study this and present a recommendation. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P. M. Village Clerk c Approved Village anage APPROVED: Aa�mz 9 Mayor