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12-19-1967 Regular Meeting 95 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL December 19, 1967 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M, , December 19, 1967, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claus s en Richard M. Lund James A. Dixon, Jr. (arrived late) Mr. Herbert Nadeau attended in the absence of the Village Attorney. Mayor Cole opened the meeting and the invocation was given by Dr. Calvin Rose of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made by Mr. Claus s en, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. A request was made by Mr. Jay Cooper for further discussion on his proposal to build "town houses" on Blocks 19 and 20, El Portal Sub- division. Mr. Torn Teasley, attorney for Mr. Cooper, stated that at the Planning Board meeting it was indicated in theory that their proposition was acceptable but there was no permissive ordinance of this Village to allow or recognize this type of improvement. Mr. Teasley stated that they would like to go ahead with this proposition and are asking today what can or cannot be done in this direction. Mayor Cole reiterated the opinion of the Village Attorney as to how this could affect our residential zoning. The Mayor also informed the petitioners that planning consultants are being interviewed to make a 12/19/67 -2- survey of the Village and that the Council could not give an answer as to the time involved, but that "town houses" will be one of the many items to be discussed in this comprehensive planning survey. Mr. Teasley asked if they will be permitted to build as long as they comply with the code. The Council agreed that as long as they build according to our building code and zoning ordinance they can go ahead, but that it will probably be at least six months before an answer can be given in regard to "town houses". (Mr. Dixon arrived at this point. ) At the last Planning Board meeting approval was granted for a new sign (free-standing) for the Miami Shores Motel, 10500 Biscayne Blvd. , provided the outer edge of the sign does not project beyond the property line. Mr. Caldwell of the Federal Sign company presented a survey of the motel property which indicated that there will be room for this sign on the motel property. Mr. Clement moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. A request was made for permission to sell alcoholic beverages on the two Sundays prior to Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Mr. Clement moved that we disallow this request. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The first report of the Community House improvement committee was presented by Messrs. Claussen and Dixon. Mr. Claussen stated that after several meetings with Mr. Petrey a general meeting was called to which 60 or 70 Village residents, who are or might be interested in our 12/19/67 -3- recreational facilities, were invited. It was unanimous from this meeting that there is a need for this project and that we should proceed. A steering committee was formed as follows: Dean Miller and Sid Reese, Highschool Teen-age Group; Don Stobs, Adult Activities; Joe Dugoni, Research and Data, Trends in this community; Don McIntosh, Building Construction. Mr. Claussen continued that the committee decided to consider a field house concept, to separate the activities of the major sports, as a first step. He stated they are in a position today to show what is representative of what the committee would like to see built and the location. A sketch was presented of a proposed building and a plot plan of the recreation land indicating proposed location of this field house. Mr. Claussen pointed out that his committee felt that this should be given the go-ahead before we go into phase two which would be a new community building. Mr. Dixon added that the recreation department could continue to operate if the field house is built before the main building; that it will provide ample storage space and that the committee felt it was a good idea to separate the outdoor recreation from the indoor recreation program which will also provide more accommodation in the recreation building. Mr. Claussen stated that the field house would be constructed adjacent to the athletic fields and that it will cost between $55, 000 and $65, 000. Mr. Lund was very enthusiastic about the work done on this project and thought.the committee and people who worked on it should be complimented. The Council approved in principle the idea of having two 12/19/67 98 -4- locations instead of one. Mr. Claussen then brought up the project of securing new street name signs. He stated that he has done some work on this and would like to present it today. He stated that the County is committed to furnish signs to all cities, a green and white reflectorized sign 711 x 24". By making the sign 1011 x 2411 to allow room for "Miami Shores" above the street name we will have to pay for the cost of the additional metal. An example of this sign showing lettering and size was designed by Mr. Claussen and presented. Mr. Claussen continued that we will need 458 posts, and if we order 500 signs to have some extras, the cost to the Village for our individual signs will be $775. 00 for additional metal and scotchlighting, and $150. 00 for cutting the new design, or a total of $925. 00 for the whole program and the County will do all the installing for 500 signs. Mayor Cole stated he would like to see us spend another $100. 00 to get a commercial artist to see if he can come up with .something more creative. Mr. Clement moved that we approve these signs at a cost up to $1000. 00 and start work on it immediately. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. After a review of the current bills, Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (a) Community House improvements - already discussed. (b) Storm drainage in Miami Shores Estates - Mr. Dixon moved that we pass this until next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Mr. Dixon stated that he felt the residents should be notified when it is to come up again. 12/19/67 99 -5- (c) Street signs - discussed. (d) Drainage at 96th St. and 6th Ave. - the Village Manager reported that the County inspection engineer had recommended that the present drains on the east side be reconstructed. No action has been taken by the Public Works Department. (e) Estimate on new tennis court - no report. (f) Comprehensive planning study - interviews were scheduled following the Council meeting with Mr. Milo Smith of Tampa and Mr. Frank Blandford of Candeub, Fleissig & Associates. The firm of Stutsman and Kennelly had been interviewed on December 12th. Mr. Lund stated that the Council should have been informed that on December 5, 1967, Mr. McCall had completed 32 years with the Village so that recognition of this service could have been extended. The meeting adjourned at 5:20 P.M. Village Clerk Approved: ViffagManagert o APPR Ems: ry j Mayo r