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02-06-1968 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL February 6, 1968 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , February 6, 1968, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Edwin B. Cole Raymond L. Clement Dean R. Claussen Richard M. Lund James A. Dixon, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Mayor Cole opened the meeting and the invocation was given by Dr. Floyd Folsom of the Miami Shores Baptist Church. Minutes of the meeting of January 16, 1968, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. #1267 - Community House Improvements. A proposed resolution approving the construction of a field house at the recreation center was read by the Village Manager. Mr. Claussen then reviewed the work that has been done by the committee of which he was co-chairman with Mr. Dixon and assisted by Messrs. Joseph Dugoni, Sidney Reese, Dean Miller, Donald McIntosh and Donald Stobs. Mr. Claussen stated that it was the committee's opinion after reviewing all phases of the Recreation Department that a field house near the football and baseball areas would be more advantageous then concentrating all activities in the main building. Some of the Villagers argued that it will bring traffic closer to their homes. Mr. Claussen stated it should alleviate some of the present 2/6/68 -2- traffic congestion. Mr. Claussen explained how this plan will leave more room in the main recreation building for indoor activities and adult recreation. Mr. Lund moved that the resolution be adopted as written. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and RESOLUTION NO. 480 was passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting approval was given for the construction of six two-story apartment buildings on Blocks 19 and 20, El Portal Sub. The petitioners, Messrs. Bob Weber, Vincent DeMeo and Jay Cooper, asked the Council to reconsider their first plan of "town house" design which they would agree to build under a unity of title. The Council asked them to re-submit it to the Planning Board with this consideration. The Planning Board approved preliminary plans for a three-story apartment building to be built on the north side of N. E. 105th Street on the unplatted land immediately west of the Shores Condominium, with the follow- ing variances: shortage of 2, 080 sq. ft, in lot area, and a height to permit three stories. After some discussion Mr. Clement moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The Planning Board approved permission to erect a 40 ft. amature radio antenna in the rear yard of the home of Mr. Sam Murray, 128 N. E. 94th St. which meets all zoning requirements. Mr. Dixon moved that the Council approved the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. Concerning the "Matchbox" store at 8823 Biscayne Blvd. , the Council instructed the Village Manager to get information on its operation and submit it to Mr. Anderson for his opinion by the next meeting. 2/6/68 -3- #568 - Petition for Increase in Taxi Rates. Proposed: 50� for first 1 /5 mile Present: 40� for first 1 /3 mile Proposed: 10� for each additional 1 /5 mile Present: 10� for each additional 1 /4 mile Proposed: $6. 00 hr. waiting time Present: $4. 00 hr. it " Approved by Miami on January 25, 1968. Mr. Dixon moved that the Council grant this petition. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. #668 - Library Roof Repairs. The Village Manager recommended that $235. 00 be expended from the Contingent Fund to pay for unexpected roof repairs at the Library and not provided for in the budget. Upon motion made by Mr. Lund, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed, this was approved. #168 - Master Plan for Landscaping. We are waiting for two additional proposals. #268 - Bids for Covering Pro Shop Floor. The prices received at the last meeting were as follows: Lotspeich Company Tuflex rubber tile $1065. 00 Rowell Flooring " " 1669. 50 Harry Rich Carpeting 1764. 09 Wes Dunaway " 1727. 80 Miami Rug Company it 1590. 00 The Village Manager reported that the cork tile he was asked to look into turned out to be rubber tile that resembled cork. Mr. Dixon moved that the Council approve the bid of the Lotspeich Company. Motion 2/6/68- -4- was seconded by Mr, Claussen and passed unanimously, #368 - Club Parking Ordinance, A proposed ordinance was read with the amendments suggested by the Club Manager. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement and seconded by Mr. Dixon, the amended Ordinance No. 332 was unanimously passed, same being entitled: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PARKING AT THE MIAMI SHORES COUNTRY CLUB, #468 - Guests at Playground Tennis Courts, In discussing this subject it was requested that the matter of the compensation of the tennis pro be studied and action deferred until next meeting, #1467 - Street Name Signs, Mr, Claussen presented a new design for a street sign, Mr. Lund moved that the Village Manager be instructed to proceed with making a model sign from this design for erection in front of the Village Hall. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed unanimously. A letter was presented to the Council dated February 3, 1968, and signed by Mrs. J. H. Foregger on behalf of a group of women who play golf on Saturday mornings. Mrs. Foregger stated that they had received notice from the General Chairman that they would no longer be permitted to play at this time, and she petitioned the Council to intercede as they are all working women and make up only two foursomes at the most. The Council indicated they would discuss this with the committee chairmen at the meeting of that evening. 2/6/68 -5- #1667 - Estimate on New Tennis Court. The Village Manager reported that this court will cost around $5, 000. 00 and suggested deferring the matter until such time as there is sufficient money available. Mr. Dixon moved that we eliminate Item #1667 from the agenda and place it back on the agenda at such time as we feel we should reconsider it. Motion was seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. After a review of the current bills Mr. Lund moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 P. M. Village Clerk Approved• Village Manager APPRO ED: May (pro em)