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07-05-1967 Regular Meeting 51 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL July 5, 1967 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , July 5, 1967 (postponed from July 4th), at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund James A. Dixon, Jr. Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cole and the invocation given by Councilman Raymond L. Clement. Minutes of the meeting of June 20, 1967 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. A proposed ordinance was read to permit one hour dry cleaning establishments in a B-2 zone. This ordinance previously prepared by the Village Attorney had been re-written to include a limitation as to number of employees in the establishment. Mr. Claussen moved that the ordinance as presented be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed by three affirmative votes with Mr. Dixon dissenting and Mr. Lund abstain- ing for reasons mentioned at a previous meeting. Mr. Lund felt that the operation should be restricted by square foot area allowed instead of by number of employees, as suggested by the Village Attorney. Mr. Claussen 7/5/6752 _Z_ then moved that we place the dry cleaning ordinance just passed on unfinished business for future review as to wording and contents. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed. A proposal was made by the Village Manager that the Council obtain the services of the County Planning Department to make a survey on town house zoning for N. E. 105th Street. This coincides with a recommendation made by the Planning Board that the Council obtain pro- fessional planning advice to assist the Board in making a recommendation on a petition for town house zoning. Mr. Ernest Jones and Mr. Craig Burton spoke on behalf of the owner of the property regarding the development of the property under discussion which is immediately west of the condominium apartment for luxury type town houses. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council table any action on this today so that we might have an opportunity to consider some professional help and guidance on the petition. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed 4/1 with Mr. Lund dissenting. After further dis- cussion Mr. Claussen moved that the original motion be withdrawn. Mr. Dixon seconded this motion and it was passed. Mr. Claussen then moved that in consideration of the application for town house zoning and following the suggestion of the Planning Board, that we consult professional assistance in making a decision on this application. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. The Council stipulated that the employment of professional services is to be approved by the Council before they are engaged. Mr. Dixon wanted it noted that in adopting this motion it is the understanding of the Council that the City 7/5/67 �� -3- Manager will make recommendations regarding the specific study, personnel to be employed, scope of the order and amount to be expended. A letter was received from Mr. Richard M. Dash, 1501 N. E. 103rd Street, requesting that a storm drain be installed in the vicinity of his home. The Village Manager stated he hadn't received estimates on the cost of this drain. The Council was reminded of the meeting of the National League of Cities to be held in Boston, July 29 - August.2nd. Mr. Claussen stated he would attend and Mayor Cole stated he will try to attend. Action was requested on the proposal to increase the fee paid to the golf professional at the club from $400. 00 to $500. 00 a month. Mr. Clement moved that we increase Mr. MacLaughlin's salary to $500. 00 and make it retroactive to the date of his letter. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (At this point in the meeting Mayor Cole left and the chair was taken by Councilman Clement. ) (a) Community House improvements - A letter was received from Mr. Ernest J. Hewett, Attorney for Bessemer Properties, in which he proposed an amendment to the Community House deed rather than a cancellation of the reversionary rights. After some discussion of this proposal Mr. Claussen moved that the Village Attorney have a conference with Mr. Hewett in connec- tion with suggested changes in the deed and report back to the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. (b) Purchase of 5. 42 acres north of the Country Club - The Village Manager reported that the contract had been signed. 7/5/67 54 -4- (c) Council appointments: PLANNING BOARD - Mr. Dixon moved that the appointments to the Planning Board be deferred until the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. 'V'ILLAGE JUDGES - William F. Fann, Jr. , Albert E. Quinton, Jr. , William H. Pierce. Mr. Lund moved that the present Judges be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. PENSION BOARD - Mr. Lund moved that we postpone these appointments until next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. VILLAGE ATTORNEY - Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. Anderson be re-appointed for a two-year term. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER - Mr. Dixon moved that Mr. McCall be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. VILLAGE CLERK - Mr. Claussen moved that we re-appoint Miss Vigneron as Village Clerk. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. CHIEF OF POLICE & FIRE - Mr. Claussen moved that Chief Senneff be re-appointed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. (d) Committee on storm drainage in Miami Shores Estates Sub. - No report. Mr. Carlton Hayward, President of the Taxpayers League, brought up a complaint concerning the renting of rooms at a home on N. E. 98th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. He stated they would like to have removed that section in the zoning ordinance permitting renting of rooms. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 P. M. Village Clerk Approved: APPRO Village Manager 7 Mayor