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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
March 21, 1972
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , March 21, 1972, at the Village Hall, with the following
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 with an invocation given by Elder John S.
Mikell of the Miami Primitive Baptist Church.
Minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1972 were approved by motion
made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed.
Golf Course Superintendent's report on the golf course.
Mr. Mike Barger reported on the need for an improved irrigation
system on the course to replace the present manually operated system with
its high cost of maintenance. He recommended that an automatic system be
installed and asked for permission to have plans prepared at no cost to the
Village, with cost estimates, for putting in a modern irrigation system, to be
approved by the Council. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the
Golf Course Superintendent's getting plans and estimates for putting in a new
irrigation system. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
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The Village Manager reported on plans for a new irrigation pump
and read a letter from the Power Company which indicated that the electric
service to the new pump would cost the Village approximately $555. 00. Mr.
Clement requested that figures be presented on a gas-operated pump at the
next meeting.
Authority to waive greens fees and lower electric cart fees to
$6. 00 for the Miami Shores Women's Golf Association guest
day Thursday, April 27, 1972.
Mrs. Dunn moved that the Council approve waiving the greens fees
and lowering the cart rental for this event. The motion was seconded by
Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Permission to spend up to $2400. 00 to renovate the caretaker's
house at the Village Shop.
The Village Manager reported that this is an estimate for kitchen
cabinets, carpeting, vinyl flooring and painting interior and exterior of the
building. Mr. Claussen moved that the expenditure of $2400. 00 be approved
for improving this building. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed.
Authority for kitchen remodeling at the Country Club.
Mayor Jones reported on the work of the Kitchen Committee composed
of the Village Manager, Mr. Claussen, Mrs. Dunn and himself, and asked for
an expression of the Council on continuing with this project to the point of choosing
an architect. Mr. McLaughlin moved that the Committee continue with this planning
and carry forth with their work to the selection of an architect for approval by
the Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed unanimously.
Proposal by Swimming Pool Chairman to increase the Pool Deck area.
A proposal was made by the Swimming Pool Committee to provide
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an eating area on the west side of the pool at an estimated cost of $2532. 00
for patio deck and electrical work. The Council asked the Building Inspector
to look over the plan and make a report at the next meeting.
Authority to put in a cart path along #8 fairway.
Deferred until approval is received from F. E. C.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
(a) Ordinance to regulate obstructions in the parkways - being
rewritten by the Village Attorney.
(b) Report on Dog Track - the Village Manager reported that he
had received word from the Track that they will proceed with
some improvements after the closing of the track on May 4th,
but that the closing of the exit on 112th Terrace is out of the
question. The Council instructed the Manager to instruct them
to proceed as soon as the track closes.
It was reported that Mr. Gordon Moyer had taken out a building
permit to remodel the old house at 60 N. E. 99th Street, in view of the Council's
attitude on his request to build a new house. Mayor Jones pointed out that we
would be having more of these old homes that should be demolished and felt
very strongly in favor of allowing him to build a new house in its place. Mr.
Moyer stated that he had revised his plan for a new house using a 60 ft. plot.
Mr. McLaughlin then moved that the Council grant Mr. Moyer a permit to build
on a 60 ft. plot to the east of his property after tearing down the old building
and with approval by the Building Dept. of the construction. The motion was
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seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed.
Mayor Jones reported on the paper recycling project which is
producing more than two truck loads of paper a month from which the Village
is receiving $70. 00 a load plus a $15. 00 to $17. 00 a month reduction in trash
disposal.
The Mayor also reported on the work the Police and Fire Departments
are doing in the field of emergency rescue service.
The Village Manager reported the auction of recovered and un-
claimed property netted $880. 00 for the Village; that the landscaper Stanley
Dabrowski had resigned, and that the Lavigne orchid house case had been
postponed pending working out a compromise.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor