01-15-1974 Regular Meeting REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
January 15, 1974
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
at 4:00 o'clock p.m. , January 15, 1974, at the Village Hall, with the follow-
ing Councilmen present:
Mayor James W. Condit
Dean R. Claussen
Raymond L. Clement
Absent: Elwood Jones
Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
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 Father Stephen
O'Connor of St. Rose of Lima Church.
Minutes of the meeting of December 18, 1973, were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Clement, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed.
Planning Board minutes.
A recommendation was received from the Planning and Zoning Board
that the Council rescind Section 1. of Ordinance No. 155 to remove the agree-
ment on the 95th Street right-of-way abutting the railroad which was made with
Bessemer Properties in 1946. The Planning Board action was taken at the
request of Mr. William H. Walker, Jr. , representing the Presbyterian Church,
so that the property may be acquired for future development of the church.
Mr. Claussen moved that the Council table action until Mr. Walker is present
so it can be fully discussed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
The Board also approved a proposed plan to close a portion of Park
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Drive between N. E. 6th Avenue and 94th Street to provide additional parking
area and eliminate a traffic hazard existing at this location. Upon motion made
by Mr. Claussen, seconded by Mr. Clement and carried, this plan was taken
under advisement.
Mr. Jack Hockinson on aircraft noise - postponed.
Revised plans for new fire hydrants.
Lt. Perez reported that our fire hydrant map had been revised. By
spacing hydrants at 660 ft. , which is allowed, and with the relocation of 4
existing hydrants we will need only 20 new hydrants, at an estimated cost of
$22, 000. 00. Mr. Clement moved that the Council approve this plan as submitted.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and carried. The Village Manager
added that this expense would be paid out of Federal Revenue Sharing.
Amendment to the Miami Shores Pension Plan.
A recommendation was proposed by the Pension Board for amending
the Pension Plan to permit a 5% cost of living adjustment on the retirement
incomes of all presently retired employees with a minimum payment of $10. 00
per month. Mr. McIntyre reported that the estimated additional cost to the Plan
would be $1750. 00. Mr. Clement asked for more information on the proposal
with the list of people and how much they would be receiving. He then moved that
the Council postpone action. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Claussen
moved that the ordinance be approved as written. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Condit and passed 2/1 with Mr. Clement dissenting. This ORDINANCE
NO. 376 is entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 6 OF THE MIAMI
SHORES PENSION PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 293, AS
AMENDED BY ORDINANCES NOS. 291, 321, 326, 341,
349, 366 and 371.
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Recreation Dept. resolution setting up revised Rules and
Re gulations.
A resolution covering revised hours of operation of the outside play
areas at the Community Center and residency regulations was discussed by
Mr. Petrey, Recreation Director. Upon motion made by Mr. Clement, and
seconded by Mr. Claussen, RESOLUTION NO. 558 was unanimously passed
and adopted, same being:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING RULES AND REGULATIONS
APPLYING TO THE OPERATION OF THE MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUILDINGS AND
PLAYGROUND AREAS PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF
ORDINANCE NO. 226 AND NO. 324.
Bills for December, 1973.
Mr. Clement moved that the bills be approved. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Claussen and passed.
Seawall repair.
Mr. McIntyre brought up the estimate received from the Little River
Marine Construction Co, for repairing the seawall at the end of 96th Street, in
the amount of $39, 500. 00. After some discussion Mr. Claussen moved that
a committee of the following persons be named to look into repair of the wall:
Don McIntosh, Allen Gillett, Jim Denham, the Building Inspector and the Village
Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and passed.
The meeting adjourned at 4:55 p. m.
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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