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MINUTES OF TIC REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY'
EVMTING9 FEBRUARY 12 A.D. 1949 at THE
CITY HALL AT 8:o0 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Pres. Brown with Mayor Barrow, Atty.
':yard and Councilmen Bryant,; Bennettq Shafer,, 4ressleyt Maples and
Brown responding to roll call.
Minutes of the regular meetng'of January 18 were approved as read.
P E. Tripp of the UNIVERSITY PARK project appeared before the Council
to ask whether the Consumers ,Vater Company has a franchise with the
City of South Miami and if notj by what power they are working in the
City of South Miami and tearing up the streets to lay pipe;. It was
pointed out that in that particular area there was immediate need
because of several cases of typhoid. There was considerable discussion
on the matter of
about the water ratesaunderathewpr sent that msthir
cou''�.dd present circumstances
but that the City would have to co- operate with the made County Board
of Health for sanitary purposes.
W. L. Cone presented his parking problem in connection with his
restaurant lot which is being used by patrons for the theater. The
question of whether the City has jurisdiction in such matters was
raised and Atty. Ward stated that the only way to handle the matter
would be for Mr. Cone to keep an attendant on the lot and possibly
make a charge, to be refunded to his own patrons7 that the City has
no right to police private propertyq except on a charge of trespass.
It was agreed to ask W F. Caudell, owner of the theater to arrange
for parking on his own lots and that the City could put 1 -hr parking
- notices in front of the buildings) but not on the lots.
Marler returned 'to the Council for his answer on the taxi -;cab
-A �s ,it. Atty. 'Hard reported that he had taken up the matter of
reciprocating with the Coral Gables officialsq who at the present
were getting similar relations straightened up with Miami and <.
had asked South Miami to wait until that had been accomplished. Follow-
ing discussion, Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Maples
moved that Chas. Marler be granted a permit to operate a taxi -cab
within the City of South Miami when properly qualified and on the
same rate basis as the other taxi -cab company. The motion failed to
carry because of ,a tie votes as follows
Bryant no Bennett yes Shafer no Pressley no Maples yes Brown yes
In view of the tie vote, fir. Marler was advised to come back to the
next Council meeting in two weeks*
Idalter Boyden, a Citizen spectatort arose to question the parliamen-
tory procedure and object to a member of the Council speaking for a
corporation rattier, than for the citizens and expressed his 'belief that
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more tax-cabs ware needed in South Warni.
Chas. D. Tharp also expressed himself on the apparent informality of
the procedure but Atty. Sdard ruled that a non -vote was a no -vote and
that therefore the :Brat vote waa a ,3;and 3 vote and a tie.
In confiectl6nwith the request of the South, 111 f Playhoasa group's
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request for the use of the Community Building, Mayor Barrow suggested
that Councilman Bryant contact Councilman Atwood and if agreeable to
him, grant the group permission to use the Community Building at no
charge for the 2 nights per month requested, with rental to be paid for
the 'hall if admission is charged.
Councilman Shafer seconded by Councilman Pressley, moved that the'
permission be granted as outlined, with the further provision that it
can be cancelled at the Council's discretion on 2 weeks notice. motion
carried.
The Advisory Zoning and Planning Board made the following recommenda-
tions'
as a result of the meeting on January 20:
1' "Mr. Fred Acker appeared with the final draft of his corrected plats the
original of which was .presented several months ago. The Zoning and
Planning Board recommends that the Council accept the draft presented
at the January 20th meeting.
2. "A Mr. Bishop appeared before the board requesting permission to place
a trailer on his propertyq Lot 41 Block 2.Pinecrest Villas after such
time as he has a house built to lintel height' and ready for roofing and
partitioning. He asked also to be allowed to live in the trailer and
move a smaller building 16' x;201 onto the lot. This'building he plans
later to use as a garage.; The board recommends that Mr. Bishop be
given temporary permission for the trailer and that he be required to
post ,a $250* cash bond. The board also recommends that he be required
to present the written consent of the adjoining property owners re-
garding the placing of the trailer on his lot. The board believes
however9 that the council should check these recommendations with the
City Attorney.
30 "klessrs. MicHendry and Green appeared before the board asking permission
to conduct a commercial printing business at 100A Sunset Drive a C -1
zone. At the present time, the building at the above addPesa Is the
only available location in South Miami. There is a possibility of
other quarters becoming available within one year. The board recommends
that a temporary permit for one year to operate at 100A Sunset Drive
be granted to'MeHendry and Green, provided that no heavy machinery be
operated after eight p.m. and that written waivers be presented from
adjoining residents to the council by petitioners.
4 ,The board recommends that jalousie;d porches be classified on the same
basis as screen porches, ie., sixty percent allowance.
5. "liar. Wi'l'liam Siegel appeared before the board at an earlier meeting
leaving the list of possible businesses to be conducted in the stores
he has already completed and those which are practically completed on
lied Road near Bird.Road.'
,.'The board accepted the list which will be supplied to the Council by
the City Clerk with the following exceptions
1* uive and dressed poultry and sea foods.
2. Lmioilt on of cleaning and pressing; establishment to the
non - inflammable liquids and provision of wells and
exhaust systems.
3* iaundromats to meet the State Board of 'Health requirements
and secure special permit from the 'Zoning and Planning Board.
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6. "`the board further recommends to the Council that it require zoning
ordinances to be observed with special reference to the Neon sign
on the Helm's' property, Dixie Highway at South 8th Street. This
sign should be placed back to the set -back line. The board also
recommends that the Council investigate the set -back ordinance
generally in the city and enforce laws with reference to all signs.
It recommends that persons now piling debris, making displays, etc.
in set -back areas be required to observe the set -back ordinances.
7- "The question of radio station zoning came before the board. It
is the recommendation of the board that broadcasting towers should'
be placed in agricultural zones and that property of sufficient length
and breadth to total at least twice the length of the tower be re-
quired and that the tower be set back far enough from the adjoining
habitation to prevent interference with radio reception.
8. "The board takes this opportunity to request that proper maps be
a ovided to it for 'proper study of the.zoning and planning for the
ity. 'these maps were requested months ago and have no let been
made available. No proper planning or zoning can be cart ed on
without our having these' maps available. The need is urgent and
the board requests that action be taken immediately."
In the matter of reconunendation No. 8 following discussion
Councilman Shafer, seconded by Councilman Maples,, moved that W. C.
Bliss be contacted either by the Clerk or thru someone else and
get a definite answer for the next 'meeting as to 'whether or not he
can supply these maps, and if so by when, and if not, make other
contacts for the next meeting. Motion carried, and following
further discussions Pres. Brown agreed to make the contact.
(in recommendation No. 11, Councilman Shafer, seconded by Councilman
Bryant, moved that upon presentation of the completed plat (with
all signatures and acknowledgments) the Fred Acker plat of
,CAN,BRIDGE LAII.INS PARK be accepted. Motion carried by poll, as
follows:
Bryant .yes Bennett yeas Shafer yes Pressley yes Maples yes
Brown ye
On recommendation No. 22 with reference to the Bishop trailer, it
was agreed to add requirements for sanitary provision, a maximum
of 120 days and that he must get written waivers as per section III
sub - section 4 of Ordinance 98.
On recommendation No- 39 Councilman Shafer questioned the distance
within which the waivers must be gotten and Atty. Ward stated that
print shops were not specifically classified in the City's ordinance
and that it was up to the Council to classify. Councilman Pressley,
seconded by Councilman Shafery moved that the Council accept the Board's
recommendation on this matter. notion carried.
Councilman Shafer, seconded by Councilman Maples, moved that the
Council accept the 'balance of the recommendations as pronented. Motion
carried.
An affidavit by Blla Dutcher Cutler, stating that by her marriage Brie
has not changed her residence but merely her name and requesting
that she be re- instated on the list of qualified registered eleetorsf
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was presented and following ruling by Atty. !Nardq Councilman Shafer,
seconded, by councilman Maples, moved that her name be replaced on
the register as Ella Dutcher Cutler. Motion carried.
Councilman blaples2, seconded by Councilman Shafer, 'moved that the Clerk
also be authorized and instructed to similarly certify and replace
the names of the two other women who had married but not moved
namely Marie, ;Martin and Patsy B. McCollum. Motion carried.
In connection with others whose names had been stricken because they had-
moved out of town, Atty. 'lard ruled that their domicile is lost as
soon as they have moved out of town.
Councilman Shafer reported that the Scouts at their last meeting had
voted to give an appreciation dinner and that the sponsoring organiza-
tion be asked to foot the bill for the representatives, the Scout
master and one assistant. Scout Master and their respective wives,, at
$1.50 per plate. Councilman Pressley, seconded by Councilman Bryant, mov-
ed 'that the City send the 4 representatives as listed, to the dinner
and foot the bill. Motion carried.
Reports of standing committees were as follows:
Finance: No report.
Sanitation: 4hairman Bennett reported that there were still about
112 who have not paid their garbage fees and they ° are being watched
to see that they do not create a health menance.
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Fire:, Chairman Maples reported the digging of three new wells and
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per to ave them capped by Frid y night. They are located at
(1)`dt. and Ave . ( 24-"'34d Ave . and S. 4th St . l and (3)
311 7th St .f and have 2J ft of water depth in each me now.,
Police: O.K.
Streets 81 Parks: Absent. Councilman Pressley remarked on the good
appearance of the trash pit.
Buildings: No report.
On the special committee on the school project9 Atty. Ward reported
that he had been unable to contact Mr. Snyder.
councilman Pressley raised the question about Ted Crockett's ice
house and it was,"Z4reed that the City is willing to let him have a'
storage 'box back of hit house2 and the shack at the Highway Motor
Service station is to be taken down.
On insurance, Wm. Cauley was to present a policy on the motorcycle
for consideration.
The deed from Irving Properties, Inc. (Babcock- Lamont project) ,for
Lots 116 and 117 UNIVERSITY PARKS made to the City2 subjoct to the
property being conveyed for public park purposes only2 on motion of
Councilman Bryant, seconded by Councilman Bennett, was to be re-
jected and returned to Babcock- Lamonty Inca Motion carried,
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In connection with the south bound bus stop of the Greyhound Lines,,
j Mayor Barrow reported the wiliingnerss of the company to co- operate with
the City, and that the parking space had been moved to a spot across
the street from and in front of the South Iliami Coach Line terminal
with the understanding that the Railroad commission and the Greyhound
Line will require all passengers for all Greyhound buses to wait at the
terminalt and signs are to be posted at the new stop to this effect.
Atty. Ward and Pros. Brown reported on the meeting at Coral Gables on
January 209 at which it was agreed to try to get legislation this year
to obtain a definition for special benefits to include fire, police
and sanitary services for which homesteads can be taxed.
Councilman Shafer reminded the Council that on Thursdayt'Feb. 17 there
is to be a covered dish supper at the Community Building for the
Scout troop and asked to spend up to $5.00, to be paid out of petty
cash, for paper plates, cups, coffee or punch. All city officials
were invited.
Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bryant moved that Councilman
Shafer's request be approved by the Council as sponsors of the troop.
Motion carried.
Mayor Barrow stated that he wished to commend the present Scout Master
Allen Lobeck as being exceedingly capable,-and pointed out that he
had originally been a member of the troop and worked up to Eagle Scout. -
Mayor Barrow then presented the letter of resignation of Atty. W. G
Ward. Following discussion) Councilman fl4aplesl seconded by Councilman
Shafer, moved that the City accept it with keenest regret and give.
Mr. Ward a vote of thanks and appreciation fop' his untiring efforts in the
best interests.of the City of South ,Miami. Lotion carried.
The following bills were 'submitted for approval and payment:
BILLS PAYABLE '+ * * * February 19 1949
Appbaisals - J. R. Collar 5.00)ls Bldg. permits Geneva
R. C. Gammage 5.00, Smith job.
Brewer Co. of Fla. 19.504.redi -mix asphalt
Bryant's Corner Service Station 10.70�gas� oil, etc.
Belcher Oil Co: 59.11Soil & dist. rental
J. T. Brown 115.00rfire wells
Denning'sq Inca 9.67,hdwe supplies
Dixie P 5.60Nprisoners' meals
Fla. Equipment. 'Co. 33.00: scarifier teeth & bolts
Foster Printing Co. 10.50`;ballots & signature slips
R Ce Gammage 156. 0ielectrical inspections
uomar Chemical Co. - 5.00�,ioda
Harley's Service Station 45.85'-gas & repairs,battery
Holsum Lunch 18.00:prisoners' meals
Hood's Service Station 44Wgas & oil,
Long Office Supply 10 5 stationery supplies
material Sales Corp. 35.18 *rock & screenings
City of Miami 50.00,police radio
Miami Lime & Chemical 173.25:,,pit rock
Miami Uniforms 30.00wuniform pants Melton
A. C. L'cGarey 5.70rtransfer service
W..KyiCa Phillips 75.8 le`gral fees' consolidation
�'ett Cash 7. ape ized list
Phillips Typewriter Co. 46.25 °typewriter repairsc ribbon
E. Si Louis 5aulst Jr. 3.1248 flashlight batteries
Sinclair Refining Co.(Ewings Se rv.) 225.2VIgas & oil - Jan.
SO-Miami Atlantic Service 104.49�gas, oily repairs. tires
Sunset Paint & Body Shop 13.25,,,repairsq trash truck
Southern Electric Co. l.$ ;clock motor
-T9-295.U9—Payable out of GENERAL AND
RESERVE FUNDS
Reserve round 29391.75�rom Gen. Fund for bal. due
on pay roll & car payments
39666.84
Councilman reada,Motiondcarri Councilman Bryant moved that the bills
be ._
carried by polls as fol�owss
Bryant yes Bennett yes Shafer yes Maples yes Brown yes
There being no further business$ the meeting was adjourned in 'regular
order at approximately 11 :30 PM
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