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06-20-1967 Regular Meeting 46 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL June 20, 1967 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , June 20, 1967, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund Absent: James A. Dixon, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cole and the invocation was given by Councilman Raymond L. Clement. Minutes of the meeting of June 6, 1967 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mr. J. P. Davis, 10619 N. E. 11th Ave. , and several of his neighbors in the Miami Shores Estates Subdivision, appeared before the Council to discuss the flooding conditions that exist after heavy rains in this subdivision. The following people were present and wished to have their names appear in the records: Mr. & Mrs. O. W. Brown 10618 N. E. 10th Place Mr. W. A. Fiessinger 10603 N. E. 10th Court Mrs. Martin J. Goetz, Jr. 10626 N. E. 10th Place Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bode 1055 N. E. 105th Street Mrs. Virginia Morris 10603 N. E. 10th Place Mr. George Seidel 10619 N. E. 10th -Court Mr. Frank Rosendahl 10611 N. E. 11th Avenue Mr. James P. Davis 10619 N. E. 11th Avenue Mrs. Ernest Haeger, Jr. 1091 N. E. 105th Street Mr. Fred Tepper 10635 N. E. 11th Court 6/20/67 47 -2- Complaints were voiced about the present storm drains backing up, sanitary problems and flooding caused by the higher elevation of the land to the north. Mr. Claussen stated that it is a serious problem and has been for years and that several attempts have been made to correct it but it is still a serious problem. Mr. Claussen suggested that a committee be appointed consisting of at least two people from the area to fully research this and come up with a recommendation to help these people. Mr. Fred Tepper, 10635 N. E. 11th Court, while pointing out bad drainage conditions, complained about the row of trees that were planted to shield his area from the 011ie Trout Trailer park to the north. He stated that the trees were not being properly maintained. Mr. Lund moved that the Mayor appoint a committee composed of two Councilmen and two members of this neighborhood group to study this problem and report back to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The Mayor then appointed Messrs. Claussen, Clement, Seidel and Davis to serve on this committee. A meeting was set up for the following day on Wednesday, 5:30 P. M. at the Village Hall. A proposal was made to purchase a 1967 truck from Tropical Chevrolet for the Waste Department for $2, 984. 55. This is a budgeted item and is to be used with an existing packer body. The Village Manager reported that the only other bid Mr. Byrd had been able to secure on this type of truck was in the amount of $3, 019. 93. Mr. Clement moved that we buy the truck at this price. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund who then asked why this had not been put out to bid. Mr. Byrd stated that a Chevrolet truck is needed 6/20/67 48 to fit the body it is to be used with and that because re-tooling has already begun for the 1968 trucks, the only trucks of this type available now are the two on which prices were secured. The motion was then passed unanimously. An ordinance was presented amending the Pension Plan ordinance to include credit for an employee's first year of service upon completing ten years with the Village in computing years of service for pension benefits. This had been recommended by the Pension Board and approved by the Council. The ordinance prepared by the Village Attorney had been drafted by the Pension actuary. Mr. Lund moved the adoption of this ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and ORDINANCE NO. 326 was unanimously passed and adopted. An ordinance was presented amending the zoning ordinance to permit one-hour dry cleaning establishments in a B-2 zone, with certain limitations. The Council had previously received copies of the ordinance. Mr. Claussen moved the adoption of the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement. Mr. Lund stated he would abstain from voting on this .for the reasons he mentioned at the last meeting but wanted to know where the B-2 zone is located and how the business can be limited in the extent of its operation without a limitation on the number of employees as recommended. After further discussion Mr. Lund moved that this be tabled until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The Council was reminded of the annual meeting of the Dade County League of Municipalities to be held at 6:30 P .M. , Wednesday, June 28th, at the Miami Shores Country Club. 6/20/67 .49 —.4- Concerning appointments to the various Village offices and boards, Mr. Lund moved that we table this until next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. The next meeting of the Council was set for Wednesday, July 5th, 4:00 P. M. , in view of the Fourth of July falling on the first Tuesday. After the meeting the Council will hold a budget conference that evening. A proposed resolution was presented urging the Dade Delegation to support House Bill 2080 and Senate Bill 1465 increasing cigarette tax by 02� per package. Mr. Claussen reported on the purpose of this bill to provide additional cigarette tax revenue for the cities and still keep the cost of cigarettes in line with other localities. Mr. Claussen then moved the adoption of this resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and RESOLUTION NO. 475 was passed unanimously. The owner of the property at 368 N. W. 111th Terrace, Mr. David Smilovitch, requested the Village to execute a Quit Claim deed to remove a cloud on the title of his property caused by a Village tax fore- closure thirty years ago. Mr. Lund moved that the Council authorize execution of this deed after being furnished proof from the title company of the ownership of the land. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (a) Community house improvements - no report. (b) Proposal to purchase 5. 42 acres of land north of the 6/20/67 yo -5- Country Club - the contract to purchase has been requested from the Village Attorney. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 PM. a Village Clerk Approve L� Village Manager APPROV � o r Mayor