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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 17, 1967
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 17, 1967, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor Dean R. Claussen
Richard M. Lund.
Raymond. L. Clement
Elwood Jones
James A. Dixon, Jr. (arrived late)
Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Claussen and the invocation
given by Councilman Clement.
Concerning the minutes of January 3, 1967, Mr. Lund asked that
a correction be made on Page 2, paragraph 4, that the word "Council" be
changed to "Mayor", and moved that they be approved subject to this change.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously.
At the last Planning Board meeting approval was recommended
for frame construction on the second floor of the home of Dr. and Mrs.
Sylvan Sarasohn at 96th Street and North Bayshore Drive. A discussion took
place concerning the requirements of the zoning ordinance in regard to con-
struction materials. Mr. Clement felt that each case should be reviewed
individually by the Planning Board and the Council and he moved that the
Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Jones and. passed unanimously. Mr. Lund then moved that the matter
of the ordinance be referred to the Village Manager for study and recommend-
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ation as to any change in our existing regulations relative to this question.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed ;unanimously.
A letter was received from Frank E. Wilson, agent for the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. , proposing new group insurance
coverage at lower rates than currently being paid. It was suggested that this
be referred to our Insurance Advisory Committee. Mr. Lund moved that we
accept the proposal from Mr. Wilson and that the matter be referred to the
Village Manager for his recommendation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones
and passed unanimously.
The proposal to purchase additional furniture for the club lobby
entrance, install carpet on stairways and wall decorations for:the card room
was withdrawn as the cost figures were not available.
The Council was reminded of the Florida League of Municipalities
Annual Conference in Jacksonville, February 26 - 28.
Mr. Dixon arrived at this point and the resolution authorizing
purchase of the 5. 42 acres north of the Country Club was read and discussed.
Mr. Lund moved the adoption of the resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Jones. Mr. Clement stated he didn't see how the Council can offer to buy
this property considering the price we are offering for it. He then gave
figures on available parking spaces he had found while making a survey during
the previous week which indicated, in his opinion, that the parking problem was
not serious. He concluded that we are talking about spending $243, 000. 00
(including interest and loss of taxes) for a parking lot.
Mr. Lund pointed out that if this land is used by anyone else it
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3will result in the closing of the present driving range, so it has a greater
advantage then just parking cars. He added that this property should have been
purchased a long time ago, that he would like to think that they will accept this.
price but at any rate we must start negotiation.
Mr. Dixon thought it should be noted that to his knowledge for the
past 4 or 5 years the Country Club Association, by resolution, has urged the
Council to acquire this property and that it has been under consideration for
a long time. He agreed that we are not buying it just for a parking lot and
that it would be foolish not to make a reasonable effort to acquire this property.
Mr. Jones stated that as far as parking is concerned it would be
a real expensive parking lot, that it is a good investment if we can get it at
this price but he doesn't think they will accept. However, Mr. Jones added,
he hopes we can arrive at a reasonable price. The vote was then called and
RESOLUTION NO. 466 was passed and. adopted by a 4/1 vote with Mr. Clement
dissenting.
On the Unfinished Business, it was requested that the playground
regulations be presented at the next meeting.
The Village Manager reported that the Watersedge Property Owners
Assoc. was holding a meeting on Tuesday at 8:00 P. M. , Jan. 24th, and the
Council was invited to attend.
The meeting adjourned at 4:50 P. M.
Village Clerk
Approved:
APPROVED: Village Manage
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Mayor