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05-16-1972 Regular Meeting 4 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 16, 1972 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock p. m. , May 16, 1972, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Council members present: Mayor Elwood Jones Raymond L. Clement Mrs. Marjorie A. Dunn Howard J. McLaughlin Absent: Dean R. Claussen 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 Rev. Marion Prather of the Miami Shores Christian Church. At the request of Mayor Jones a correction was made to Page 3 of the minutes of May 2, 1972. With this exception the minutes of May 2 and May 5, 1972, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mrs. Dunn and carried. Planning Board minutes. A recommendation was made to the Council that a 5 ft. extension to the tennis court fence for Dr.' and Mrs. Waldman, 1234 N. E. 96th Street, be approved instead of a 3-1/2 ft. extension. This recommendation was made based on advice of the contractor that the 10 ft. height was standard for tennis courts and that a lower fence might not do the job. Mr. Clement moved that the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board with the understanding that the fence will definitely be lowered when the tennis court is not in use. 5/16/72 -2- The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed 3/1 with Mrs. Dunn dissenting. Authority to enter into an agreement with the City of Miami for leasing a radio frequency or purchasing equipment to establish our own radio band. As no information was at hand as to what the City of Miami will offer Miami Shores, it was agreed to postpone action until a proposal is made, and a special meeting will be called if necessary. Recognition of award to Officer Jack Ulmer who was chosen "Officer of the Year" by his fellow officers. Mayor Jones congratulated Officer Ulmer on receiving the "Officer of the Year" award and presented him with a certificate from the Council in recognition of this honor. Decision on Council meeting date of July 4, 1972. Because the first Council meeting in July falls on a holiday Mr. Clement moved that this meeting be cancelled. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried. Bills. After a review of the current bills Mrs. Dunn moved that they be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed. Unfinished Business: (a) Report on parkway markers by Chief of Police - Chief Fowler recommended after extensive investigation that enforcement be made of the ban on the pyramid type markers and that all other markers be moved back 18" from the pavement 5/16/72 7 -3- of the street. However, he stated that this was an interim report pending conclusion of his study of the problem. (b) Purchase of a Police dog to protect the Village shop at night. Mr. Henry Boliek recommended the purchase of one of these specially trained dogs. After some discussion Mr. Clement moved that the Council approve the purchase of a Police dog at a cost of $500. 00. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and carried. (c) F. E. C. Railway crossing lease agreement. The Village Manager reported that the Railway is asking $800. 00 for the cost of widening the equipment crossing along with a new lease fee of $100. 00 annually. Mrs. Dunn moved that the Council accept the plan for widening the crossing and approve the $800. 00 expenditure. The motion was seconded by Mr. McLaughlin and passed. (d) Appointment of a member to the Planning Board. Mayor Jones asked the Council to consider names of people for nomination to fill the vacancy on the Board. Mrs. Dunn moved that the Council appoint Monty Atwater to the Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement. The Mayor stated that he felt that each member of the Council should have the privilege of bringing up a name if he wished. Mr. McLaughlin thought there should be an architect on the Board. The motion failed to carry on a tie vote. 5/16/72 -4- Mrs. Dunn proposed a new resolution to re-establish the rules and regulations applying to the operation of the Miami Shores Recreation Department buildings and playground areas, eliminating the possibility of use by schools, churches or other institutions. It was agreed that this resolution should be rewritten repealing the other resolutions on this subject and approved as to form by the Village Attorney. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p. m. Village Clerk APPROVED: Chairman