HomeMy Public PortalAbout1956-12-15 Meeting. Mr. Landis, that the sign ordinance be amended to include an entrance sign
for the hotels, the size, character, and method of lighting to be set forth
'in the ordinance. The motion was carried by Mr. Beatty, Mi..Collins and
Mr. Landis voting yes; Mr. Broeman, no.
Mr. Webb told the Council that the Church By The Sea had asked per-
mission to pave their circular driveway in .front of the chapel and asked the
Council to approve this as it would be on city property. The Council agreed
to. this.
The Council was informed that the Village had a letter from the
Dade County Mosquito Control District thanking the Village for having all
the:low lots filled and stating that since this work was completed they could
not find any .breeding places in the Village.
Mr. Webb read .a letter from the Kenilworth Hotel asking if the
Village could establish a parking area on 96th Street. No action was taken
on this matter.
Pursuant to some complaints from residents a letter wae,read from
Mr. A. J. Klicka.stating that he was going to start a house on his lot on
Bai Cross Drive and the pile of lumber left there"would be used in>the con-
struction within abouttwo weeks.
Mr. Beatty said that the letter that Atwi11 and Company had asked
far regarding the sale of the additional 15:Water Revenue Certificates:was
not clear to him regarding the possibility, of our not using the bonds at all.
He suggested that we check with Mr. Anderson and perhaps have'jthe letter re
Written. "
The Council decided that in the future it would be more convenient
to have the Council Meetings held on :the 3rd Saturday of each mon at 9:30
A. M.
There being no further business before the meeting on motion of
Mr. Broeman seconded by Mr. Collins, the meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
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DECEMBER 15, 1956
Mayor
The Council of Ba1.Harbour Village met Saturday,. December 15,
1956 at 9:30 A. M., at the Village Hall.
There were present: Messrs. Beatty, Brown, Collins and Landis
Absent: Mr. Broeman
.Also present were W. H. Webb, Village Manager; .Mary Wetterer,
Village Clerk; and 'Thomas Anderson, Village. Attorney.
DECEMBER 15, 1956
On motion of Mr. Landis, seconded by Mr. Collins,, the minutes; of
the previous meeting of November 19, •1956 were approved as`submitted &
Mr:' Webb. informed the Council that he had an opinion from Mr.o,'
Anderson that we could construct the sidewalk on 96th Streetand bill the
abutting: property owners. He also' mentioned that Mr. Ford of the .Church.
By The Sea had.objected to the sidewalkbeing constructed'on a lien.basis.
Mr. Brown said he would like"to talk to Mr. Ford about this. After further
discussion it was moved by Mr. Landis, seconded by Mr. Brown, that the side
walk construction be tabled until the next meeting.`
Mr. Beatty, said that after the previous meeting the Council had
gone up to inspect the temporary canvas covering for Mr'. *knee car and had:
decided that it was not a distinct violation of the ordinance and unless it..
created further problems it would be allowed to remain.
A letter from Atwill and. Company regarding an agreement for -the `,
sale of the additional $15,000.00 Water Revenue Certificates .discussed at
the previous meeting and sent back for clarification was'.presented and Mr.
Anderson said the letter was now in approved form. Thereupon the contents
were approved and the agreement was signed by the Mayor:and Clerk..
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Mr. Webb said he had a copy of a letter from Chapman and Cutler to
Mr. Catchings Therrel, attorney for.the Community National, Bank stating that
in their opinion our account for the Water Department couldbe placed in the
Community National Bank.
The Village Manager said the formal amendment to thehSign Ordinance
covering hotel entrance signs would be,ready for the January meeting.
Mr. Webb said he would like to discuss some expenditures to be made
from our surplus account. He asked that thebudgetbe amended toiinclUde.an
•additional stenographer.; On motion of..Mr. Landis, seconded by Mr. -Brown, Mr.
Webb was authorized to spend up to $3,400.00'.for additional office: help._He •
told the council that he had contacted Mr. -Harrison to getr,a,new bid on the
garage building as revised and found the cost 'still too high. He asked that,
the council authorize him to. ve.Mr. Schoeppl redraw the:building and put it
out for bids. On'motion of Mr. Collins,. seconded, by Mr. La'ndis..and unanimous-
ly voted the manager. was authorized. to proceed as. outlined. Mr. Webb said
plans for docks and paving at the'water tank'site-`were not ready. Also that
there will be some storm sewer work to be done on Collins Avenue.
Mr. Webb -reported that Mr. Zurwelle had petitioned the Trustees
of the Internal Improvement Fund in the name of Bat Harbour Vtliagemfor-`per-
mission to dredge approximately 100,000 cubic yards of sand from Biscayne
Bay. This,woik is to be done and paid for by the Carlton Terrace Apartments
and Kenilworth Hotel to build up their beaches. Mr. Anderson'suggested that
before.the'formal application is, signed by Mr., Webb the Village'get a letter
from the persons involved releasing the Village from any liability resulting
from the dredging. ' •
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A letter was read from Mr. John B. Hawley asking:for copies of min-
utes pertaining to Village discussions on the street closing. Mr. Webb read
excerpts from minutes covering this item and the Council agreed.to send the
.copy to Mr. Hawley.
Application was made by Morse Motors for a U-Drive-It permit at'
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the Bal:Barbour Hotel. .0n motion of Mr.:,Collins, seconded by Mr. Landis,
and unanimously voted the application was approved.
The Council then considered the audit for the fiscal year end-
ing September30,.._1956end after discussion on motion of Mr. Brown,seconded
by,Mr.Collins, and unanimously voted the audit was accepted, ordered printed
and sent to:all type taxpayers.
Mr. Webb said the.annual letter from the.Club regarding the -Vill-
age employees Christmas Fund had been sent and he asked:.if it was agreeable
for Dr. Exley to serve:.on.the .committee again with himself and. the. Mayor. He
said he wotldelse writte:Mr. Coogan a letter thanking the Club for.their.part
in the bonus plan. The Council agreed to have Dr. Exley serve on the Committee.
A letter was ;read from Chief Shepard of the Miami Beach Police
Department regarding the,deta;T9 and Bal Harbour's part in the recent Sittamore
case.
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The Council briefly discussed the plans for the V1V1age,Hall.dedi-
cation and set January llth. It was agreed. that Mr. Beatty would,wark with
Mr. Webb on the. details.
There being no further business before the meeting on:motion f
seconded by Mr. Collins, the meeting adjourned.
JANUARY,19, 1957
The Council of Bel Harbour Village met Saturday, January 19, 1957
at 9230.t..M. at the:Village Hall.
There were present: Messrs. Broeman, Brown and Landis.
Absent:. Messrs. Beatty and Collins
Also present were W. H. Webb, Village Manager•, Mary Wetterer,.
Village Clerk; and. Thomas Anderson, Village Attorney.
In:the absence of Mayor Beatty, Mr. Broeman the Assistant Mayyor
presided at -the meeting.
. ,Mr. Webb suggested that a permanent seating arrangementbe pruvlded
for the Council in the'new Council Chamber and outlined a possible plan. The
Council decided that the Village Manager should prepare a sketch of the.. plan to
be sent to all taxpayers with an informative letter regarding time of Council
Meetings and duties and functions of the Village 0fficiaals:and Departments.
JANUARY 19, 1957.