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DAY xX1'iNa1%TG� CjULJY 197 A.D. 1949 AT TrI11 CITY
�Itii t. H'l 8 ;00 P.19.•
The meeting was called to order by 'Chairman Andrews, with hayor
Acker, Atty. Yates and Councilmen Andrews, Corley, Freble,, Car
ballo and Gresham responding to roll call.
Linutes of the throe meetings of the Equalization Board held on
duly 11, 12, and 13, were respectively read and approved as read.
Minutes of the special meeting of July 12 were approved as read.
Mayor Acker read the notice for the ;confirstation of F-,esolution #300
ordering road improvements and setting up Improvement District H -14
and invited interested property owners' = comments.
In the course 'of discussion, '1• t'J. Brown asked whether private drive-
ways coming into these roads could be paved at the same cost rate and
Mayor Acker suggested establishing a cost price.
Councilman Gresham promised a good street at a cost not to exceed '35¢
per ,square yard and believoO the work can be completed in 30 daya7
beginning about August 1
��ith the majority of property owner: present and no obj,ections', Council-
man Freble, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Resolution No.
304, confirming Resolution No. 300, be read. motion carried.
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r�llEFfr;AS� on the 21st day of ,June A.D. 1949,; at its regular meeting on
that day duly and legally held,, the City Council passed and adopted its
resolution numbered 300 ordering certain highuay improvements to be done
in said City of South 1hiami, Florida, a description of which more fully,
appears in said resolution No 300;and to which resolution for such de
scription reference is here made, and
subsequently thereto after due and legal, notice, duly and
Legally published, calling and providing for the hearing of objections
upon the part of all interested porsons, the City douncil at its meeting'
held at $ o'clock P.n':. on July 19, A.D. 1949, -did hear and consider all
objeattions presented by interested persons to the confirmation of said
resolution No. 300 ordering said highway - improvements, and the plans,
specifications and estimate of cost therefor and no objection to said
improvements, plans, specifications and estimate of cost hav =ing been
sustained, the said resolution.No. 00 so ordering said improvements to
be made, was by a majority vote of •he City Council duly confirmed;
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That said resolution No. 300 adopted the 21st day of June, A.!). 1:9499
orderifig said hightay improvements be and the same is hereby ,confirmed,
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Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Breble, moved that Resolution
No. 304 be adopted, as read. �iotion carried by poll, as follows:'
Yreble yes Corley yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes.
F;lva N. Carballo, accompanied by Ruby Par Rell and r'aye; Sauerland,
clerical workers i appeared before the Council with a request for an
86juwtnient in salary. stating their had received a cut instead of an in-
crease in pay thru an increase in working hours.,
Finance Chairman r"reble stated that the neirr hours had been instituted
not with the thought of a reduction in pay but increased efficiency, that
he had established an b :30 A. M. to 5 P.M. day with one hour for lunch
and in order to keep within 40 hours per meek- each one of them was to
get- every third Saturday (on which the office is open from $'.:30 to noon):
off.
Mrs. Carballo stated. they do not, mind working, the increased hours, but are
merely asking that their salaries be adjusted,.
There was a discussion with the question of jurisdiction of the Finance
Chairman, versus the Council in determining hours.
Following further discussion) Chairman Andrews suggested appointing a
committee' to work with Councilman Preble to see if something more satis-
factory can be worked out and appointed to this committee Councilmen
Preblel Andrews and Corley,
C. H.. Stern presented a proposed amendment to the occupational license
ordinance, covering auctions.
Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Corley,, moved that the pro-
posed Ordinance be read. kotion carried
Chairman Andrews, suggested it be turned over to the City Attorney for
review and considerations. Mo. Brewer arose to state that the mer-
chants div -.sign of the Chamber of Commerce would like a copy to review,
and Councilman Yreble suggested a committee conferring with the Chamber'
of Commerce on the- rates. The Clerk was instructed to prepare copier
for Finance Chairman Freble, Atty. Yates and the Chamber of Commerce.
Chairman Andrews named Councilman Freble, Mayor Acker and Councilman
Carballo to the committee' to ciork on this
Reports of standing committees were as follows:
Finance No report.
Sanitation: No report
Fire: Chairman Carballo reported he had been in contact .Ath the Con-
sumers ,cater Co. with reference to h drants that the C't nflvi has
opportunity to got hydrants in 3 Nt 4 locations and tha & as a
promise from lair. Keating to have the inft,rmation for tho ne:Yt macting,
that one is already in on Red Hoad and S:: /. 49th St.
Police: Absent
Streets & Parks: No report
Buildings,. No report. -
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Bldg. Inspector Qanijigton reported on a survey made of '3 buildings in
u1J1V&!tD11.LY Y :u,�2 2 of which have permits, and that he has issued a
warrant for the owner of the 3rd one who has pever gooen his permit.
Ath regard to the Fuchs Baking Co. fencing in the former ls_ethodist
car +urch property2 he had discussed it with R. L. Covers who was to take
up with his office about setting the front of the fence isz line with
the other side.
Yr. Chivers stated he had taken up the question of a fence with the
City Ball, and was advised to take it up with Councilman Gresham2, that
he had done that, and that there is some misunderstanding on the front,
line. Ila also stated that the property line is actually out in N. Iced Ct.
Councilman Gresham stated that 14r. Chivers had agreed to line up on
Sunset with the other fences._
Cleo. Brewer stated that the set back lines on Sunset Drive are 'con-
trolled by the County, and that they cannot be made to make a change
unless they did it voluntarily.
L6�r. Chivers stated that if anything came up that the property is needed
they would take down the fence, that at present they need the space
themselves for parking their trucks.
Councilman Preble said the entire matter has gone so far that they will
have to depend on the co- operation of Chas. Puchs to do the right things
when necessary, and raised the question of the possibility of making
N4 iced Ct. a one vtay street.
it was agreed that an ordinance for fences is necessary, and Councilman
Uarballo referred 'to a now zoning ordinance from N. i ami which covers
fences.
Councilman Gresham seconded by councilman Carballo, moved they ask
the Zoning Board to review the zoning ordinance of N. Miami and make
recommendations, holding the necessary hearings for its adaptation to
South kiami needs iilotion carried.
inasmuch as the Council desires to pass such an ordinance in the very
near future, the Board 'etas to be asked for early attention to this matter.
Chairman Andrews reported that Spector & Sons had started their Ludlum
hoad project and asked inspector Caniug;ton to go down in the morning
and have them move their construction shack in from Ludlum Road.
Councilman Carballo reported his attendance as South Lamifs representa-
tive at the .railroad Commission hearing on the proposed relocation of the
Liami station of the F *?.C. Ele stated a change in the schedule had
been mado, hit that it looks as if the station will be at 23rd St., close
to the causeways etc., and that it looks like a good chance for agree-
ment, providing Le courts will approve*
r`oilowing a short recess, the question of condemnations of several
structures was discussed, all. of t�iem practical131- beyond repair, and
vtith the storm season approachingI Councilman Gresham, seconded by
Councilman Carballo, moved that they be carried oat, as outlined* motion
carried..
The need for relieving the street lighting agreement vith the r'lorida
rower, 0, Light Co'. was brought up and the Letter Agreement was read.
This is incorporated in Resolution No. 305, %,!hich was read by motion
of Councilman Carballo, seconded, by t ouncilman Gresham, and carried.
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I. That the proposed Letter Agreement vlit# Florida Power 6, Light_
Company, which is set. forth in form in Section 2 hereof, be and the
same is hereby approved as to form and substance.
2. That the Ii:ayo : and the City Clerk of And on behalf of the City
of Sough u +iiami, Florida, be and they are hereby authorized and directed
to execute and enter into vith Florida Poktter & Light Company the said
proposed Letter :agreement approved in Section h hereof and'hereinafter
set forth in form as foliovis:
South Idiami, Florida
City of' loath Miami J my 7 7 1949'
South Alliamil F io rida -
Gentlemen; .,
This relate, to that certain Street LiEhting Agreement nov in effect
between us,, dated the ' /th day or January, 1930, and to all supplementary
agreements thereto, and is to confir "ni our abreer, ent and understanding that
the term of said Street Lighting <greement and all supplementary agreements
thereto, is hereby renvaed for a period of one (1) year from ouly 71 '19492
that is, until July 71 1950.
It is further understood and agreed that except as eYpreSSl�T provided
herein, the said atreet Lighting agreement and all supplerntary agreements
tIiereto, 8ha11 refrain in full force and effect b0tvecn us until. July ,721950.
It you agree to the forcgoirig, kindly so indicate by causing this
letter and the attached copies to be executed by your duly authorized officials
under your corporate seal, in the spaces provided belovtior that purpose.
Yours very truly,
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pie agree to the foregoing this
v !deaf of 1949
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City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness
this, day of 1949
Attorney for City of South lt'.iami, Fla.
Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Resolution
ITo. 305 be adopted: as read. Lotion carried by poll, as follovfs;
kjeble yes Corley yes 0arballo yes Gresham yes :�idrevis yes
Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that vrdir_ance
NO. 18�9L, caption
ion of which :ibllovis, be placed on first reading in ids
� Te NU. 189
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Thereupon Councilman1Carballo, seconded by Councilman CTresharn,. moved
that ordinance Mo . 189 be placed on second reading by caption only.
Lotion carried.
layor Acker agreed to call a special meeting on July 26, for 8 P.I:.2 to
be adjourned not later than 9130 P.L. for the final reading of Grdi ance
1t�9� a first and second reading of the hillage Ordinance, and a pro-
posed. Television Ordinance.
Councilman Corley stated he wanted to discuss the lui icipal Court, but
will bring it up When both Police Chairman Preb sh and Chief lck iiuley
are bath from their vacations.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in regular
order at approximately 11:25
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