1942-05-05 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGMINUTES OF THE REGUL UR' `Ii EBB'TING „CAF THEf _
CITY COUNCILr GF THE, CITY OF 'SOUTH DIIAMII
HELD TUESDAY EVENING MAY 5, .:D 1942
AT TIE CITY V%LL At 6 800 P.A.
The meeti2-4gr was called to order by Pres. Fausty with Mayor Vanderboegh,
Councilmen Gladden, Bostwickl Bennett and Faustj and Atty. Ward present.
11inutes of the regular meeting of April 21 were approved as read.
Councilman Brown joined the meeting during the read i'4; of the minutes.
A letter from H. H Wiggins enclosing some Southern Drainage Certificates
on lots in, C_U,MRIDGE LAVMS which he offered to the City in exchange for
some City certificrtes on lots in AMMICAN TQ7,1INSI EIS9 was read. Follow-
ing a discussion in which Atty. ','lard pointad out the legal angles* Council-
man Bostwick, seconded by Councilman Bennett moved that the City try to
work out a deal with Mr. Tligginsq whereby the City would take the Drainage
Certificates he offered, in even-exchange for City certificates two or
more years old I on certain lots in AMCRICAIT TOVINSITPS., at face value,, and
get cash for full face and interest on everything less than two years
olds as the City cannot lawfully compromise the lattar. Motion carried
by poll, as follows:
Gladden yes Bostwick yes Brown yes Bennett yes Faust yes
Reports of standing '!committees were as follows.*
Finance8 0. Ke, Financial statement for April was read. There was also
a discussion regarding the street light bills and contracts in the event
of black -out rulings or reduced lighting. Atty. Ward promised to look into
the matter.
Sanitations O.K.
Fire& O.K. Chairman Brown reported on several good grass fires and a
?rr—e fn colored town that totally destroyed one house and severely ;dammed
the two immediately adjoining it.
Polices O.K.
S r is _Za1rks 8 Absent:
Build1rut s O.K.
Councilman Bennett reported that the American Legion Post felt that the
City should get the service flag and they would service its that they
did not want a plaque but a flag and a higher pole. lie also stated that
someone had offered to donate a 20 fte piece of 2J" pipe and suggested
that the City get LO ft. of 2" and LO ft of pipe. Councilman Brown
offered to weld it. Councilman Gladdeno seconded by,Councilman Bostwick
moved that this be done* Motion carried.
The question of Councilman Corefs continued absence from meetings was
brought up at this time and Atty. Ward advised that action be taken by re-
solution. Councilman Gladdens seconded by Councilman Bennottq moved
that the ,necessary resolution be prepared and read. Motion oarriedg and
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Atty. Ward dictated Resolution ;:'2201 as follows;
.,, RESOLUTION PTO. 220
A RESOLUTION RELATIVEM TO TH STATUS
OF A. B. CORE AS CITY COUNCIL ?IAN.
WHEREASi it appears from the Minutes of the Council Veetings
that Councilman A. B. Core has been absent from the regular meetings
Of the City Council since and including February 32 A.D. 19422 -bei
more than three meetings9 and
M]EREAS, no excuses have been granted for such absence and
no explanation has been madeq and
'MREASj the laws and ordinances of the City of South Miami
provide that such absence shall constitute ,a ground for removal from
the Council
NO'W9 TMWOREf BE IT RESOLVED BY THE t &1YOR !STD CITY COUNCIL:
That the said A. B. Core be and he is hereby required to show
cause in person before the City Council at its next regular meeting on
the. third Tuesday in May to -wits May 19 A.D. 1942v why his removal
as a member of the City �ouncil of the City of South Miami should not
be officially declared and confirmed,at said meeting and a vacancy in
said office declared to exist.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, certified
to by the City Clerk, be delivered in person or mailed to the said A. B.
Core within five days from date hereof.
BE IT FUR f-R RESOLVED that in the absence of an appearance at
said meetings that the said office of A. B Core as City Councilman be
declared vacant and said A. B. Core be declared removed as ;City Councilman'
of the City of South Miami effective as of midnight of Nay 199 A.D. 1942.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of Alay, A. D. 1942.
Councilman Browne seconded by Councilman Bostwick, moved that Resolution
#220 be adopted as read. Motion carried by pollf as follows:
Gladden yes` Bostwick yes Brown yes Bennett yes Faust ye
The following bills were submitted for approval and payment:,
CURRENT ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
April 30t1942 "
Bryant's Corner Budget Store 3.354radio re!l irr
Frank T. Budge Co. 22.49yfenco
W. 0. Canin ton 13.�95wbuildirj ; permit fees
Central Pressp Inc. 23. 0 °car stickers
Dorn - Martin Drug Co. 2.817bulbs & bandages
Eureka Fire Hose Division net 182.28 ,1200 ft. hose
Firestone Auto Supply 46.074tire- 9tubeygaia- °
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Urt Psbsterrs 1.50°•hekto refill
Dr. Grimes 85.90 ^Health exams
Dohald Hubbard .75 Electric inspections
Horsley Insurance Agency 138.3q9•n lnWrance
Hood's Service :Station 3-3 gas
Huskamp Motors 1.70-repai•s
Kells Press 15.75'envelopes
Petty Cash 23.19,per itemized statement
Riviera Service Station net 79.74�gas & oil
South Miami Hardware & Paint 00. 1.80,rope
Mrs. Wiegando Sr 47.10 °,prisoners' meals — April
6$2.85 Payable out of 'GENERAL FUND
Leon Edwards 20.80 Load Repair Labor
0 • P Lundy 20.80 ° it 'r
J. L. Doolittle 51.10 it to �
,J. H. Haizlip 43.80
136.50 - payable out of RESERVE FUND
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Councilman Gladden] seconded by Councilman Bostwick:, moved that the bills
be paid as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gladden yes Bostwick yes Brown yes Bennett yes Faust yes
Atty. :yard again discussed with the Council the matter of the City's
boundaries and suggested that as soon as the elections are overg the
matter be taken up with the members of the legislature from this district.
There being no further businessq the meeting was adjourned in regular
order at approximately 9=35 P• M.
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