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04-15-1969 Regular Meeting S� REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL April 15, 1969 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , April 15, 1969, 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, and Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, were also present. The meeting was opened by Mayor Cole with an invocation given by Elder John S. Mikell, Miami Primitive Baptist Church. Minutes of the meeting of April 1, 1969, were approved as printed by motion made by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Lund and passed unanimously. Canvass returns of April 8th election. A resolution was read canvassing the returns of the April 8th election which indicated a total of 1930 votes cast, including 52 absentee ballots, out of a total of 5844 qualified electors, and the following individual count: W. Montgomery Atwater 527 Dr. William E. Boyle 480 John R. Camp, Jr. 396 Dean R. Claussen 1067 W. Alf Davis 228 Erma M. Haas 253 Elwood "Sonny" Jones 1054 Don G. Nicholson 1267 4/15/69 _Z_ Mr. Don G. Nicholson and Mr. Dean R. Claussen, receiving the highest number of votes, were elected to four-year terms as Councilmen and Mr. Elwood Jones was elected to a two-year term as Councilman. Mr. Lund moved the adoption of this resolution. Motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and RESOLUTION NO, 493 was passed and adopted certifying the election returns. Circuit Court Judge Harvie S. DuVal was then called upon to officially administer the oath of office to the newly elected Councilmen, Messrs. Nicholson, Claussen and Jones. The retiring Mayor Cole reviewed the programs undertaken by the Council during the past two years and then expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council for the services rendered by Councilmen Richard M. Lund and James A. Dixon. Each was presented with a plaque in recognition of his four years on the Village Council. Mr. Roy Abagnale of the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce offered a standing ovation from the audience to the new and retiring Councils. The newly constituted Council then proceeded according to the provisions of the Charter and the chair called for nominations for Mayor. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried Mr. Don G. Nicholson was named Mayor. Mayor Nicholson took over the chair and expressed his pleasure in being Mayor and his debt of gratitude to the people of Miami Shores Village, to the past administrations and to the retiring Councilmen, Dick Lund and Jim Dixon. Mayor Nicholson then stated that it was his privilege to present a 103 al 4/15/69 -3- plaque to Edwin B. Cole in appreciation of his services rendered as Mayor during the past two years. Planning Board minutes. A recommendation was made by the Planning Board for approval of two-foot illuminated signs to be erected on the rear of Publix and the Eckerd Drugstore. This item was tabled until the next meeting by motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. The Planning B6azd also recommended approval be given Tropical Chevrolet to make an addition to their existing parts building with provision for adequate drainage. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Jones and carried this item was tabled until the next meeting. Resolution Concerning Bank Accounts Signature Change. Upon motion made by Mr. Cole and seconded by Mr. Jones RESOLUTION NO. 494 was passed approving the new Mayor's signature on all bank accounts. Utilities Relocation Agreement and resolution for drainage work to be done at 6th Ave. and 96th St. A request was made by the State Road Department for the city to execute an agreement covering the relocation of utilities that maybe required in the drainage work to be done at 6th Ave. and 96th. Street. Upon motion made by Mr. Claussen and seconded by Mr. Cole, RESOLUTION NO. 495 was passed approving the signing of this agreement. Decide on meeting to be held on May 6th or 7th with Harland Bartholomew & Associates' representative and Planning Board. Mr. Clement moved that this meeting be held on Tuesday evening, 4/15/69 -4- May 6th, 7:30 P. M. at the Village Hall. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. Bills. After a review of the current bills Mr. Clement moved that they be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. Unfinished Business: (a) Decision to amend zoning ordinance or approve a variance on Laurence apartment patio walls and tennis court fence as to height and setbacks. The following amendment to the zoning ordinance was prepared by the Village Attorney: "In A-1 zones which abut on property lying outside Village limits the Council may permit a wall of not more than 5 feet in height with a minimum 5 foot setback on the front property lines if the surrounding circumstances in the judgment of the Council so justify. Under the same circumstances the Council may also allow a chain link fence to be erected around tennis courts with a maximum 12 feet in height and a 10 foot minimum setback from the front property line of property in such zone and similarly situated. " After discussion of variance vs. amendment Mr. Claussen moved for an amendment to the zoning ordinance as presented by Mr. Anderson. Motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and carried. (b) Parking survey N. E. 2nd Ave. Mr. Claussen suggested that this be set aside for a special session. (c) Letter from Village Attorney concerning Elsie BaioffIs claims. It was Mr. Anderson's opinion that if the conditions as reflected P- 4/15/69 eia -S- in the minutes still exist the provisions of the South Florida Building Code should prevail. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council sustain its previous action taken on this matter. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. Mr. Karl Freas made a report on golf course conditions. He stated that the fence between the driving range and 18th fairway needs repairing, as well as, the fence on the bridge on the north side of 16th fairway. Mr. Cole stated he felt the Council should defer the fence separating the driving range until a study is made on the future use of the property. Mr. Claussen moved that this be referred to Karl Freas, the Village Manager, the Chief of Police and the Greens Committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and carried. The Mayor asked those named to look into this matter and report at the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M. 0 Village Clerk APPROVED: Mayor STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE) I, DON G. NICHOLSON, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman. So h.elp me God. Q on G. Nicholson SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of April, A. D. 1969. .� 4-x Circuit Court udge STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE) I, DEAN R. CLAUSSEN, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God. f Dean R. Claus s en SBUSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of April, A. D. 1969. R Circuit Court Judge STATE OF FLORIDA ) SS MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE) I, ELWOOD JONES, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and will obey the laws of the United States and of the State of Florida, that I will, in all respects, observe the provisions of the Charter and ordinances of Miami Shores Village, and will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Councilman. So help me God. Elwood Jones SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of April, A. D. 1969. �.i rrilit Court Judge