02-15-1972 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
February 15, 1972
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , February 15, 1972, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Council members present:
Mayor Elwood Jones
Raymond L. Clement
Dean R. Claussen
Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn
Howard J. McLaughlin
Absent: None
Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager, and Mr. Thomas H.
Anderson, Village Attorney, were also present.
The meeting was opened by Mayor Jones who asked Councilman
Clement to give the invocation in the absence of a clergyman.
Minutes of the meeting of February 1, 1972, were approved as
written by Mr. McLaughlin, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried.
Presentation to Glen Byrd by the Council.
Mayor Jones on behalf of the Council presented Glen Byrd with a
silver card granting him a life membership in the Miami Shores Country Club.
Chief Fowler then presented Glen with a service revolver as a gift from the
Employees Credit Union.
Statement by 29 property owners on the Biscayne Dog Track.
The Village Manager read a petition received from property owners
living adjacent to the dog track, requesting assistance in getting the track to
make improvements in the fence surrounding the track property and closing
the entrance on N. W. 112th Terrace. The petitioners requested that this
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be postponed until the first meeting in March. Mr. Glen Byrd suggested that
the Village plant trees on the north side of 112th Terrace to shield the sound
and lights. There are no trees on that side of the street.
Bids on an 18 h. p. Cushman turf truckster for the golf course
Maintenance Department.
The following bids were presented:
DeBra Turf & Equipment Co. $2, 037. 00
Dade Cushman Motor Sales 2, 045. 00
The Village Manager was instructed to get bids on a similar vehicle
from other companies before the Council would accept a bid.
Authority to make a turn-in on 107th Street for inspection
station traffic as requested by the County.
The Village Manager reported that this turn-in could be covered with
hard fill at a cost of approximately $280. 00 for rental of a backhoe. The
Council suggested that the Manager negotiate with the County for some of the
expense as it may require asphalt paving.
Bills.
After a review of the current bills Mr. Clement moved that they be
approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed.
Unfinished Business:
(a) Report on Walter Lavigne's orchid house. A report made by
the Village Manager had been sent to the Council prior to the meeting.
After further discussion Mr. Clement moved that this be referred
to the Village Clerk to take action in our municipal court. The
motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed 4/1 with
Mrs. Dunn dissenting.
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A report was made on the Pellegrino zoning matter in which the
Village Attorney had prepared a complaint to file in Circuit Court
to enjoin Mrs. Pellegrino from renting her garage apartment. A
discussion followed as to whether the Council had intended to take
this case to the municipal court or the Circuit Court. Mr, Claussen
moved that the Council instruct the Village Attorney to take no
further legal action on the Pellegrino case until final determination
is made at the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by
Mr. McLaughlin and passed.
(b) Amendment to Section 404 of the Zoning Ord. - Mr, Claussen
moved that action on this be tabled until the next Council meeting,
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed. It was
suggested that a Council committee or the entire Council meet
with the Village Manager to discuss the amendment.
Mr. Clement called attention to the Governor's revenue sharing
bill that is being proposed and asked the Council to oppose it.
The meeting adjourned at 4;45 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED;
Mayor