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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.
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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
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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.
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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