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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 2, 1972
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , May 2, 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
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 April 18, 1972 were approved by motion
made by Mrs. Dunn, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed.
Planning Board minutes.
Meeting of April 27, 1972 - Planning Board approval was given on
the request made by Dr. and Mrs. Irving Waldman, 1234 N. E. 96th Street,
for the construction of a tennis court and 5 ft. chain link fence with a 3 ft. hinged
extension on the fence which can be raised when the court is in use. After a
review of the plans Mr. Claussen moved that the tennis court and fence be
approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and
passed 4/1 with Mrs. Dunn dissenting.
Meeting of 4/27/72 - The Board also approved the plans of Mr. and
Mrs. Clark D. Bennett, 1210 N. E. 91st Terrace, for the addition of a
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bedroom and bath on the front of their house, using the existing 7 ft, setback.
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board.
The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
An item of unfinished business from the Planning Board was action
on the proposed 160 ft. tower for the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Don Stobs presented a scale model photo toshow how this tower would
appear in relation to the church. Dr. Rose stated that the spire was designed
in the original architectural plan of the church. Mr. Claussen moved that the
Council approve the plan for the construction of this tower. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Jones and passed 4/1 with Mrs. Dunn dissenting.
Also pending from the Planning Board was the awning roof requested
by Mr. Beck at 101 N. W. 100th Street. After some discussion Mrs. Dunn
moved that it be disallowed. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin.
Before the vote was taken Mr. Beck withdrew his request.
Request by Mr. Al Quinton for use of recreation facilities by the
Miami Shores Preparatory School.
Mr. Quinton petitioned the Council on behalf of the Miami Shores
Preparatory School for approval of use of the recreation fields for physical
education purposes so that it may be included in their fall schedules. Mrs.
Dunn moved that this be tabled until the Council has a meeting to prepare
a proper ordinance spelling out details of use of the facilities. The motion
was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried.
Mr. Irving Horsey's resignation from the Planning Board.
Due to pending employment as architect for the remodeling of the
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Country Club kitchen Mr. Horsey submitted his resignation from the
Planning Board. Mr. McLaughlin moved that the resignation be accepted
with regret. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried.
A replacement for this Board member will be considered in the
future.
Report by the Village Manager on estimated cost of a park on
the east side of N. E. 2nd Ave, south of 94th St,
Mr. McIntyre reported that the water system, sod, benches and
plantings were estimated at $2850. 00. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council
approve this appropriation with the money to be taken from the landscape
account and if that isn't sufficient the remainder to be taken from the Contingency
account. The motion died for lack of a second as some members of the Council
wanted to wait until the money can be budgeted.
Appointment of a Council Committee on a new automatic irrigation
system for the golf course.
Mr. Claussen moved that Mayor Jones and Councilmen Clement and
McLaughlin be named to this committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and carried.
Progress report on police communications.
The Village Manager reported that they are still waiting for informa-
tion on cost of equipment to stay on our present frequency,
Mr. Claussen asked that the Chief of Police be given an opportunity
to present the 4-day week proposal and suggested that it be included in a N
Mayor Jones
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the Village take a quarter page ad in this edition at a cost of $84. 00. It
was also reported that the Chamber of Commerce was planning to send to every
home a pamphlet on crime prevention and requested that the Village consider
paying half of the cost of sending out this pamphlet at a cost of $225. 00. Mr.
Claussen then moved that we join the Chamber of Commerce in half the cost
of sending out the pamphlet. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and
passed.
Mr. Claussen also moved that the Village take a quarter page ad in
the Journal for Police Appreciation Week. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and passed.
Authority to pay $100. 00 annual crossing agreement to F. E. C.
Railway for the maintenance equipment crossing.
The Village Manager reported that the Railway is requesting a $100. 00
annual fee with the widening of the crossing as requested by the Golf Course
Superintendent. Mr. McIntyre also reported that no definite approval has
been given on the cart paths needed at #7 tee and ##8 fairway. Mr. Claussen
moved that the Council approve the Village Manager entering into an agree-
ment with the Railroad and get approval of the land use together with negotiat-
ing the fee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
Bills.
Upon recommendation of Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. McLaughlin
and passed the bills for the month of March were approved.
Unfinished Business;
(a) Report on parkway markers by Chief of Police - no report at
this time.
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(b) Village Manager's report on golf course drainage pump.
Based on the recommendation of the Golf Course Superintendent
with a long list of reasons, Mr. McIntyre asked the Council to
purchase the electric motor instead of an L. P. gas engine. Mr.
McLaughlin moved that the Council authorize the purchase of the
electric motor at the low bid of $1361. 64 (received at last Council
meeting). The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed
4/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting.
(c) Chevrolet truck model CS 51703 bid. Mr. Claussen stated he
felt the Council acted in error in not accepting the single bid from
Tropical Chevrolet on this truck and moved that the action taken in
regard to getting other bids be rescinded. The motion was seconded
by Mr. McLaughlin and carried. Mr. Claussen then moved that the
bid of Tropical Chevrolet be accepted. This motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and passed.
(d) Report of Golf Activities Committee. Mr. McLaughlin reported
that the committee recommended that the Council authorize our Pro
to take over the handicaps for the club and that we enter into an
agreement with S. A. I. for computer service and purchase a golf
handicap recorder at a cost of $750. 00, all of which will be paid on
a yearly charge by the members, to become effective July 1st for
the women and October 1 st for the men. Upon motion made by Mr.
Clement, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and passed authorization was
given for computer service as recommended.
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At Mr. Claussen's suggestion bids had been secured for a trained
Police dog to protect the property at the Village shop at 103rd Street, as
follows:
K-9 Inc. $500. 00
Security Dogs 600. 00
The Village Manager was asked to review these proposals with
Henry Boliek and get more information on these animals so that it can be
considered further.
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p. m.
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Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor