The Times

10 TIMES/GUIDE Weekend of May 22/23, 1976

W. Miami closing inspection station

From Page 1 site in March, decided to hold off to see what type of an agreement could be worked out between Metro and those cities still operating auto inspection stations. Representatives of the municipalities had agreed on a contract, which was presented to Goode earlier this month. Goode, in answer to the cities, agreed to most of the provisions requested by them. But West Miami, in particular, wanted expenses for police officers to control traffic near the auto inspection station as one of the costs of operating and maintaining the station. In answer to this, the county manager wrote, ". . . we do not agree that police related expenses should be considered operating costs under this agreement. It does not seem appropriate for some cities to benefit more or less than others by charging a portion of their police department budget to auto inspection." Mayor Cooper was also upset over the contract provision which named the county manager as the one to settle any financial disputes arising from the contract. "We are very disturbed with the contract provision naming the county manager as the arbitrator," the West Miami mayor said. "He is not a neutral party and should not be named." "The proposal from County Manager Goode is unacceptable, unwarranted and a one-sided argument. 'It's all in favor of the county . . .'" Mayor Edmund Cooper The county manager in his letter to the cities said, ". . . Since we are responsible (for auto inspection), we must maintain the ability to have the county manager settle any financial disputes arising under the agreement, with the understanding that he would present any seemingly unresolvable disputes to the county commission for its consideration." Under the general terms of the contract, the county would reimburse any city for revenue it lost inspecting vehicles during the current fiscal year. In addition, after deducting the cost of inspection stickers and an administrative fee to the county, the cities will be allowed to keep remaining monies collected from auto inspections provided that these funds be used for the operation and maintenance of the station. County Manager Goode didn't want police protection near the inspection station to be used as one of these expenses. Since West Miami's auto inspection station is on busy Ludlam Road, a West Miami police officer is often needed to keep motorists from blocking traffic while waiting to have their cars inspected. Mayor Cooper brought out that under the agreement, West Miami would have recovered the funds it would have lost through the operation of its inspection station. But West Miami could not have been reimbursed for the estimated $5,000 in police man-hours used in auto inspection this budget year. "Often during the daytime," the mayor explained, "there is only one police officer on duty in the city in addition to the police chief. And if he must spend so much time at the auto inspection station, it leaves the rest of the city without police protection." The closing of the West Miami station will leave just two auto inspection stations open in the area to inspect the growing number of vehicles. Volume is bound to increase at the inspection stations in Coral Gables and South Miami. A Metro station under construction now between Sunset and Kendall Drives on SW 117th Avenue is due to open in June, however. The West Miami inspection station, because it was open longer hours and on Saturdays, was number one in Dade County in the number of cars inspected last year. South Miami's station was second. The closing of the station will likely put seven full time and three part time employes out of work. But West Miami has given Metro the opportunity to lease and operate its station, provided the present personnel operating the station become Metro employes. The closing of West Miami's station climaxes months of efforts by Mayor Cooper to get an equitable agreement for those cities operating inspection stations. Under the present agreement, the municipalities must split their monies collected from inspections, which is causing some cities, including West Miami and Coral Gables, to lose money on their inspection stations. South Miami would be losing money, except that several auto inspection employes are paid with funds from a federally-funded grant.

COUPON SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH AT SENTRY DRUGS

ALL SENIOR CITIZEN'S PRESCRIPTIONS WILL BE DISCOUNTED $1.00 WITH THIS COUPON GOOD FROM MAY 15, 1976 - MAY 31, 1976 SENTRY DRUGS 9395 MILLER RD. MIAMI, FLORIDA ONE COUPON PER SENIOR CITIZEN COUPON

$15.90 MO. OK POOL SERVICE

$15.90 MO. 15x30 POOL ALL CHEMICALS FOR YOUR POOL PUT IN BY US OK POOL SERVICE 264-8616

FREE!!! MIRACLE CLOTH

Cleans, Polishes, Protects all metal, wood, everything!!! Send $1.29 plus 40c postage, handling for 1 and receive 2nd cloth FREE. MIRACLE CLOTH Box 341185 Coral Gables, 33134

DELIVER THE TIMES/GUIDE

Twice weekly and earn money & prizes! If you are between the ages of 10 and 15, you can start NOW! Routes available in most areas, including Coral Gables Mail in this coupon today Name Address Phone Age OR CALL 666-7981

Killian Private School

KILLIAN LEARNING LABORATORY P.O. Box 430794, S. Miami, Florida 33143 Dear Parents: Isn't it time for some straight talk about the fact that your child is just not reading properly and not performing well at his grade level? For whatever the reasons may be, there it is. Poor grades, lack of motivation, a low self-concept, general disinterest, perhaps the beginnings of disciplinary problems at school and at home . . . are all symptomatic of the youngster who has not, or cannot, achieve success. His inability to read, comprehend what he reads, and express himself to those ends are trigger mechanisms to academic failure and, perhaps, social failure. It is not only Language Arts that suffers, it is Social Studies, the Sciences, and, yes, Mathematics. The Killian Private School, in a full time academic program, devotes the major thrust of its energies to the remediation of language arts skills difficulties. Certainly, the sciences, mathematics, and social studies disciplines are included . . . but not to the deteriment of the reading skills progression. It becomes axiomatic; if reading skills and appreciation of those skills are improved, all other academic pursuits must be improved. Our classes are small - each student is tested, evaluated, and set upon an individualized approach to the remediation of his reading problems. What approach??? Whatever necessary to meet the specific needs of the specific child. Through care and attention over the past fifteen years, the Killian Private School has been successful. Through combinations of programs, including work experience for those youngsters sixteen years and older, our students do find success. We are preparing for the fall term now. Your inquiries are invited, and our facilities are open to your inspection. The Killian Private School is a non-profit, federally tax exempt private school, co-educational, grades one through twelve, and does not discriminate for any reason. . . .our business is teaching kids what they need to know. ATTENTION. At no cost to you, or obligation, the Killian Private School will be conducting free testing and evaluation of Language Arts skills between the dates of June 1, 1976, and June 30, 1976. Call now for your appointment. KILLIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL 5999 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. CORAL GABLES, FLA. 33193 666-7102, 666-7229

Friedrich ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS SPECIALS!

Friedrich ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS your BANKAMERICARD welcome here WE HONOR master charge THE INTERBANK CARD SPECIALS! SAVE $70.00* NOW! LIMITED WARRANTY TO CONSUMERS Good Housekeeping PROMISES REPLACEMENT OR REFUND IF DEFECTIVE Friedrich Room Air Conditioners take the Sizzle out of Summer! If hot, muggy days put a damper on your summer activities, think about buying a Friedrich room air conditioner. Why Friedrich? . . . Because they let you enjoy clean, dry, cool air without wasting energy! These special models feature: a simplified control panel, including a thermostat control, 2-speed fan control; a slide-out chassis for easy, efficient installation; sound absorbing insulation for quieter operation. MODEL NO. BTU CAPACITY | PRICE AFTER JUNE 3, 1976 | NOW! | SAVE! SS10x10 10200 BTU/Hr. | 389.95 | 319.95 E.E.R. 7.8 | 70.00 SM17x30 16500/16300 BTU/Hr. | 449.95 | $379.95 E.E.R. 6.6 | 70.00 *BUY NOW AT THESE SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICES DEFINITELY GO UP ON JUNE 3, 1976. GABLES AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE, INC. SINCE 1941 CALL TODAY 445-2411 4070 LAGUNA STREET CORAL GABLES