1945-04-03 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MTGMINUTES OP THE R8GULAR 1VEETEgG CF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTIi MIAMI
IM, LD TUESDAY EVENING, AFRIL 32 A.D.
1545 AT TH@ CITY HALL AT 8.00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Pres. Barrow with Mayor Vander
bocght Councilmen Gladden, Sapos, Maples, Brown and Barrow and
Atty. `Ward responding to roll call.
Councilman Faust joined the meeting during; the reading of the
minutes of the regular meeting of IrIarch 20, which were approved
as read. The minutes of 'the special meeting of March 28 were
approved as read.
A letter from Gen. Baird regarding the forthcoming drive for'
clothing for global war sufferers was ready and it was agreed that
the City Hall be designated as one of the points in South Idiami
where bundles might be left.
Reports of _standing committees were as follows:
Finance: O.K.
Sanitation: Absent.
Fire;. Chairman Maples reported that the department was in good shape
at the present time, and made a motion, seconded by Councilman Faust
that the Dodge truck recently purchased for the joint use of the
streets and parks and fire departments be left at the City HalYeach
night, for the use of the fire dept. in case of emergency. Motion
carried. He also reported that Miami Springs is having fire wells
dug and cased and it was decided to get information.as to costs2 e'tc
from there.
Police: It was agreed that Officer Geiger also be made a deputy
Sheriff. Councilman Maples discussed the wiring situation in the
jail and the need for a small light just outside the jail entrance
and he was authorized to have Nolan Elec. Co. go ahead with the work.
Streets: Chairman Faust reported that 3 streets had been patched, and that
when this work was completed the City should be able to keep the streets
in repair by going over them one or two days der week with its own
patch truck.
Councilman Maples raised the question regarding the unsanitary condi-
tion of the pit and Councilman Faust - said ',the Belcher Gil people
had messed things up and it wrould be necessary to see them to get
it straig.;hteiaed ,out.
Parks: Chairman Sapos reported that the clean-up program along the J
railroad had been started.
Councilman Maples reported that the pump and motor on which an offer
had recently been made had been moved by Frank Manship sometime ago
and the Clerk was instructed to Write him a letter asking him to
return said pump and motor or come before the City Council at its
next regular meeting and make arrangements to pay for same.
Following a brief discussions it was agreed that the City holp P011ce
the grounds at Rluc Water an4 keep it cica=2 if the County requests
such assistance.
Atty. `'lard discussed the proposed consolidetiong which is definitely
being opposed by all the municipalities in Dade County, a letter from
City Manager Show on the matter was read? and the following resolu-
tion presented.
RESOLUTIC'N 139
A RESOLUTIC hT EXPRESSING OPPOSITIM OF T
CITY OF SOUTH IkiIAMI TO THE PLAN OF CCITSt;h
IDATIGINT OF DAD E COUNTY GCVEMTI,FLMT 1L WITS
PROPOSED BY MAYOR THOMSON OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI1 AND REUX) ESTING SENATCR AND REPRE-
SENTATIVES FROM WkbE COUNTY TO 1, ITIMCL,D`
ACTI(,N C:N TH, %T PROPOSAL.
WHEREAS, there has been proposed to -the senator and
representatives from Dade County that all governmental functions
now existent in Dade County be abolished and re- established in a
single central overall governmental unit to be known as the City"
and County of Mliami, and
VEMEAS, it is the firm opinion of the Mayor and this
Council that such a single government would, not be to the best in-
terests of the several widely differing areas and categories of
urban and rural development in Dade Countyi that the proposal, if
effected7 would not result in appreciable economy; that serious
harm would be done to the smaller cities and communities through
a loss of control of zoningt regulation of liquor establishments_,
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i_gg and other special controls and safeguards now enjoyed by
them; and would deprive them of the privilege of determining and
maintaining the standard and level of municipal services they do or
may ul the future desire; and
WIM -REAS, it is the positive knowledge of the Council
that its people do not desire to be submerged in such a centralized'
remote control n city - county" governments and that they strcngly wish
to contillue with the control and operation of the affairs of their
own ccmmunityt and
' VIMMEAS9 the present proposal is obviously ; un - American
unfair and confiscatory, insofar as the people of South Miami are
concerned, as it gives 'them no opportunity to express themselves
by balloting as a cortmunity upon the proposal
N019 TI�1- Wit%{f;p BE IT RESOLVE;) 13y `i "' I�tpjy it t1I�JD COMICIL
M LF -TILL CITY LF SCUM L.IAMI9 'FL( RIDA
That on behalf of the people of the City of South afiam ,,
Foridal they do hereby express their determined opposition to the
plan of centralized "city - county" government for :Dade County pro
POSea by Mayor ThLmson of .he City Of tiam:il and do hereby request
Senator U. C. ColQrunn and Ropreson .atives Charles telkerst Georgo Okell
6Lftd C. 44fl. Paters not to introjiuce saint mcasuro an the Senate or
VOUSO of 11opresetntatives :f this legislature of Vlor.jdaq and,, to
oppose any meaoUpo intrt ducted thercitl similarly affecting the City
of 'South Viami.
PASS. 1 Alt.) ! PI' M) this 3rd da,' Of Al rill A.D. 1g45.
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Thereupon Councilman Gladden, seconded by Councilman Maples, moved
that Resolution be
;;4239 adopted as read. Motion carried.
Atty. ",lard also took up the CAE1BRIDG.a LA !1iS matter, explaining that
a recent law gave the County the right to foreclose and take title
as trustee, when taxes have become delinquent but that the City has
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about $199000.00 in
other taxes and accrued interest against those
lots as against about $69000. held by the County and private interests.
He explained the mechanics of a sale under these conditions and the
South, Miami Riding Club's interest in trine matter. It was agreed that
Mayor Vanderboegh,
Atty. 'lard aind Councilman Gladden act as a committee
to
work out the finances for bringing this matter to a head, and that
a special meeting be called for A..ril 10 with the Riding Club officials
to discuss the entire matter.
arrov� re
I?res fromp Pthe Horse reported that the local Boy Scout Troop had received $200.00 -
_ ow Committee.
Atty. Ward also reported that he had attended a; hearing at the County:
Solicitors office on the Frank Hyde case, with Chief McKinney. and
that in the suit fur a'liquor license at the Dixie Pig he had filed
an answer for the City but the complainants attorney was in Talla-
hassee at the present, and,no further action had been taken.
The Quo Warranto suit recently filed covers property in the area
in which the City agreed not to contest such proceedings, and Atty.
Ward stated that the plaintiffs in the action had also agreed to
,pay the outstanding City taxes in return.
With a rather disturbing water situation as outlined in a recent
geological survey, Atty. Ward agreed to contact hF,r. Glass at the
Miami Water Department for further information.
The following; bills were suhmitted for approval and payment.
BILLS PAYABLEH APRIL 19 1945
Bryant's Corner Service Station 1.00 Battery Recharge
Cleaver Brown Tire Co. 164.00 4 tires & tubes
Canington's Service Station 2.55 gas ,& oil
Central Press, Inc. 54.15 1500 stickers
City of Coral Gables 66.50 street light mechanism
and insta'lation -
Dixie Pig 2.45 Sun.Prisoners' meals
Daudney Sheet Metal °.`forks 6.00 iron bor.
Denning Seed Co. 27.75 paint, etc.
Donald Hubbard 5.50 electric inspections
Fla.Power & Light Co. 194.8 street lights - perch
F;;stcr minting Co. 19400 car inspection records,
license notices
Holsum Lunch 27.60 Prisoners' meals -March
xells tress $. 5 Letterheads
A.C.McGarey 4. 0 abstract service
Hobart Miller 3.50 repairs
City of Miami 50.00 police radio - Varch
Hairy Nolan 3.00 electrical inspections
Nolan L,,'lectrie Co. 41•37 parts labor
Olb
Men's Shop 19.90 2 pair pants
Miami uniforms 24:75 6 shirts
Petty e Cash Service Station 29.68 per itemized statement
tion (net) 100.59 gas & oily rel,airs
Sunset Garage 2. 0 repairs - police; & sch.bus
Total 911. 2 payable out of
GENERAL FUND
South.Iliami Service Station 32.35 Street Repair Equipment
payable o'ut of RESERVE
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Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Gladden moved the bills
be paid as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gladden yes Sapos yes Maples yes Brown yes Barrow yes
Councilman, Brown, seconded by Councilman IJaples7 moved that 'o H.
An erman be appointed ppointcd electrical inspector to succeed Donald :Hub-
bard, on a fee basis, as heretofore handled. Motion carried.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in
regular order at approximately 10:20 P.M.
ATTEST:
'Presidents City' ouncil
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