1946-10-15 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY CUUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY`
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" MG, OCTOBER 15, 4. D. 1946 AT THE
CITY 'HALL AT 8 P.M.
In the absence of both-President, and Vice - President, the meeting was
calledto order by Mayor Vanderboegh and upon motion of Councilman
Gladdeap seconded by Councilman Shafer and carried Councilman
Maples was appointed temporary chairman of the meeting, and took
over the chair. 'Mayor Vanderboegh, Atty. Ward and Councilmen Gladden
Shaferl Sapos and Maples responded to roll call..
Mrs. .Elizabeth Mercer appeared before the Council with a request to
be permitted to move her building which now, encroaches on neighboring
property and is slightly wider than the present zoning permits.
Atty. Ward stated that there would be no legal objection to the grant
ing of a permit regarding centering of the house if it is moved so as
to comply with the City ordinances. Councilman Shaferp seconded by
Councilman Gladden, moved that permit be granted to move the building
so as to conform as nearly as possible to the building line coda, with
the proviso that written consent be given to the City by the owner of
the adjoining lot if the house is placed within 5 feet of his bound-
a`ry lines and providing also that the house as re- located conform
with the building code as to anchoring to foundations$ etc. Motion `
carried.
Ceuncilman"Gladdeng seconded by Councilman Saposp moved that the "bids
for a street maintenance machine received in response to advertised
legal p �g d. With only one response*
Atty. Ward dictated following Resolution No. 255= ;
RESOLUTION No. 255
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 'PURCHASE. OF A STREET
MAINTENANCE MACHINE WITH BULLDOZER AND ,MOWING
MACHINE ATTACMWTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYCR AND
CITY CLERK TO CONSUMMATE SAID PURCHASE.
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WHEREAS the City Council did on October 19 A. D 1946 authorize {
the calling for bids for a certain type of machine described as
follows:
A standard street maintenance machine having grader,
bull -dozer and mowing machine attachmentsp and
WMWAS9 the formal notice of said bid was published as required by
late and contact was made with all known sources handling said typo
of equipment in Dade Countyq Florida, and
WHEREAS to the said notice forbids returnable an October 1%
A.D. 19 6 46 at 5t00 P.
M. the following bid was submitted to-wits
The bid of the Shelley Tractor & Equipment Co.9 and
WHEREAS9 by motion duly madel seconded and carriedq the bid was
authorized to be openedg and
WHEREAsp the following terms were submitted: One (1) Huber Maintener
complete with hydraulically controlled grader blades hydraulically
controlled bulldozer and a plwer take -off operated Highway Mower.
Machine powered
:Kt: heavy duty Hercules 6 cylinder gasoline engine
with starter, li horn and battery; oil filtery air cleaners
governor, hydraulic brakes, adjustable drain -bars fenders and
Operators seat. Front tires ad x 16, rear tires lOtOO 1;38 on
wide base rims. Tools and grease gun. Total price FOB South =°
Miami $29883.50. It is understood that the City will furnish Tax
Exemption Certificate on the tire equipment.
NOW, THEREFOREV BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
SOUTH MIAMI;;
That the said bid as above set forth be and the same is hereby
acceptedy and that the Mayor and City Clerk bep and they are hereby
authorized to consummate said purchase and that the said aum of
Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty -three and 50/200 ($21883.502
Dollars as set forth in said bid be drawn in the legal manner upon
the City Treasury.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October, A. D. 1946.
Thereupon Councilman Gladdens seconded by Councilman Sapo% moved
that Resolution No. 255 be adopted as read. Motion carried by polls
as-follows:
Gladdea yea Shafer yes Sapos yes Maples yes
Also approved by Mayor'Vanderboegh.
Chairman of Streets and Saposs recommended that the "City"
accept the paving job of the Parks isphalt Paving Company and made the
motion, seconded by Councilman Gladden, that Resolution #256 be
read. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO 256
A RESOLUTION CUNFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
ROLLS FOR HIGMIAY IMPROVEMENTS. "
WHEREAS the Council of the City of South Miamiq Floridap met on
August 10, A. D. 1946 pursuant to legal notice of said meeting
under Section 54 of the City Charter to hear all written object-
Ions to the confirmation of the Preliminary Assessment Rolle for
the coat of work in highway districts 'H -12;I and
NIMEASO, no objection thereto was made by any person interested in
or affected by said rolls and the said assessment rolls appearing
In all respects regular and in accordance with the requirements and
provisions of the City Charter.
NOW* THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY TM, MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SOhH MIAMI&
1. That the prima facie assessment as apportioned and Indicated
on said Preliminary Assessment Rolle be and it is hereby in all
things
ground confirmed and sustained against any and all lots or parcels
of the nound described therein.
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ground against each of the lots or
pareels of round in said Preliminary Assessment Rolls are less than
the That the sums or amounts assesses; amount that each.of said lots or parcels of ground is especially
benefitted by said improvement and that-such amounts are in
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propor
a � , tion to the special benefits that the
property received and according
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to frontagep and not in excess of the_ special benefits to the property
assessed,
thous. That the total costs of said improvements in the sum of Three
and two hundred fifty six dollars and forty cents ($3,,256.40)
for H -12 be and the same is hereby approved and confirmed.
4. That thirty days after the above confirmation of assessments
the amount apportioned and _assessed against each lot or parcel of
ground shall be due and payable at the office of the Mayor at the
City Halle but that if the owner of any lot or parcel shall file
with the Mayor before such date on which full payment is requiredp
his or her written undertaking waiving all irregularity .and illegal-
ity in connection with the said assessment against such lot or parcels
he or she shall have the privilege of paying the same in equal an --
nual installments in each of five succeeding yearsq with interest
upon such deferred installments at the rate of six per cent per
annuml, payable annually from the date on which such assessment would
be due if such undertaking were not filed.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October A. D. 1946.
Thereupon Councilman Gladden, seconded by Councilman Sapost moved that
Resolution No. 256 be adopted as read. Motion carried by pollp as
follows:
Gladden yes Shafer yes Sapos yes Maplea yes
M. J. Johnsong founder and original owner of the South Miami Coach
Line, appeared before the Council to discuss his proposal to establish
a zone -rate taxi and U- Drive -It service to begin with,5 taxis and
5 U- Drive -It cars. In the course of discussion, Atty Ward, who agreed
that the zone -rate cabs would be better than the meter type suggested
that the City would have to pass an ordinance similar to the one in
Miami. Ur. Johnson was asked to submit his'proposalp including a
schedule of proposed rates (tentatively set at 350 an here in
South Miami $1.00 to Coral Gables or 'Coconut Grove Matheson Beach
$1.50, MiZd $2.00 and Kendall 50¢) in writing. Atty. Ward again
stated that the City could not grant him a lY�anchisev but merely s
certificate of necessity.
H J. MoManigal came to thank the Mayor and Council for the satis-
factory and prompt action resulting in the removal of the building
from the lot next door to him.
Following further considerationg Councilman Gladdens seconded by
Councilman Shaferg, moved that the City underwrite the All American
Air Maneuvers to the amount of $100 00. Motion carried.
tow In a further discussion on the proposed taxi - and U- Drive -It services
it was agre d
ed that proposed scheme for the 'vehicles should be
filed with the City for approvalp that the Mayor and Police Commissioner
be appointed a committed to work out details of local needs in,collabor
ation with persons requesting permitsg and that the City Attorney
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drafting na:'ice �to cover the City's taxi and
proceed with the draft of an ordi
U- Drive = t business. ,
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The follow ing build ng permit;applca , ns were carefully gone over
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and acted upon. -
1 J. M. Haled by T. Shuman. Councilman Gladdens seconded by Council -
man'Saposq moved that the application be approved subject to 'FAA
authorization and proper plans and specifications. Motion carried.
2. H. Weinstock. Councilman Shafery seconded by Councilman Gladden!
moved
BuildingrInsppdectoreSmith check with Miami
on the distance allowed for spans on S in. joists. Motion carried.
3. E. L. Cotton,, Jr. With FHA authorization already issued, Council-
man Gladden,, seconded by Councilman Sapos, moved that the application
be approved. Motion carried,
4. Christine Blantong application-for alterations costing less than
$4006 Councilman Shafer.9 seconded by Councilman Saposq moved that the
application be approved. Motion carried.
5 Chas. Saritsky. Councilman Gladdens seconded by Councilman Shafer
moved the application be approved subject to FHA authorization. Motion
carried.
6. Michael Fascellp application for alterations costing less than
$400. Councilman Shaferp seconded by Councilman Sapos9 moved the
application be approved. Motion carried.
Minutes of the regular meet of October 1 and of the special meet ing
gapproved
of October 8 were asgread
The Clerk reported receipt of a check for $130.96 from the County Road
and Bridge Fund.
Reports of standing committees were as follows:
Finance_: O.K.
Sanitation: Absent.
Fire: Correspondence with the War Assets Administrationg by which it
was hoped to get them to give to the City the OCD fire trailer housed
here thru the war in compensation for the maintenace thereof and other
expenditures incurred during the war for Civilian Defense activities
was unsuccessful so that it will be necessary for the City to pay the
$369.18 billed for this piece of equipment.
Police: Absent.
Streets & Parka: It was generally agreed by all present that the
Community Building and grounds had been permitted to get into a very
neglected condition and should be put in order without delay.
Buildings: Nothing to report.
The following bills were submitted for approval and payment
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