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'The meeting was caliod to order bY' 1-res. Yrebish with L.ayor Acker,, ditty
Yates and Councilmen Ire blei Corley2 Uarballo� :uzdrews2 Gresham and
Frebish responding to roll call.
iinutes of the regu -Qir mecting o" Aufusj 2 were approved as read.
tiesse Koehler presented a petition bearing 38 names protesting the loud
amplification of hill billy music ni_,htly from 6 to 1 A.L. at the
ship Imz on S. State I��ghway Arid :Davis Drive. Following discussion
r4�r. !Wehler stated his v,i llingncss to sign an affidavit for a warrant
ui this matter, to bring it into Court.
The application of hiax S. Newberr er for a beer and wine license (for
consumption on premises) at 303 ICI`. ;2nd Rd. was next read. In opposi-
tion to this application, ,limos �dyatt presented a petition bearing ap-
proximately 9a signatures2 requesting that the Council give considerable
thought before such license is granted.
Councilman Gresham stated that it appeared the desire of the Council
to deny the application and does not believe in holding it up and made
the motion seconded by r
denied.
;Councilman C;arballo, that the application be
The motion (to deny the application Of i,.ax S. Newberger for a, beer and
wine license at 303" Id. 2nd lid.) was carried by poll, as follows;
Treble yes Corley yes Carballo yes Andrews no Gresham yes Yreb'ish no
:TTm. Dallis) accompaniou by winston Eros ^m. and Paul Gliodmanj residents of
the north and of South i„lami7 appoared before the Council with a request
for action or_ needed street repairs in that section, extending from
bird iload to �3. ,7. 44th 6t.9 and from S.;1. 61st qvo. to S.tT. h4th jjve
Geo. Brewer stated that the new drug store building was to be started
next week f "or t:!rs. Dorn, and she would like permission to cut a trench
18 inches deep for >a water pipe across South 2nd iveq from the old store.
Councilman Gresham2 seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the request
be granted.
Pres. Frebish asked whother i.irs. corn will assume rooponsibility for
the work and L:r. Brewer replied "yes.,'
roollowinu furthor discussion regarding; the f "i): rte; of z. 2nd =►ve., the
motion was carried.
The 011OViizg communications wore presented:
1. too � � r
py of lager from t*10 V- -Jo C. 11 . to Goo. :Irc;ror, Chamber of Com-
coerce, giving approval for the chWILC of locution Of the ,l. 4th Ave.
�* croosii�.
2. COPY of lottor trod tnc! Chwiiber Of Com►tieroe to County Cormji;;sionor
1'L3ii on Xs� i i C1, is `vy1 rcfuX'L -IIc0 to ttip: ;• 4th "ive• cY'Cl:ruiilg.
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t ow. -icilman 4arballo stateci he z,.-as, pre s,untod at the Council meeting
referred to in the letter (Icarch lb, 1948) to iur. Bird, at which
time I„r. Bira promised the uourity''s willingness to put in that
crossing. (6,. 4th ave. is a County Lma:intainca road)
:.�c.o %lasel arose to express appreciation of tiic work done by ivir.
Brewer in this connection, stating; that he had started o years ago
to ask for that chin -c, and congratulated the members of the Couzdi
for their co- operation.
Bids called for in a legal notice in the i..iami Daily News on August 5
for a new police car, were opened, at this time;
Councilman ,�ndre;ws, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that after
having reviewed the bids and havingr decided that the best offer is
that of john Jones, Inc., that the City Clore be ,instructed to dram
up a resolution for the, purcizase of a 1949 Plymouth from the said
john Jones, D-ic
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Councilman C:arballo, seconded by Councilman _�aidreus, moved that the
motion be amended by striking "and having decided that the best offer
is that of john Jones, Inc., that" Motion carried.
3viotion as amended, 1 ;4,fter having reviewed the bids the City Cleric
be :Instructed to draw up a resolution for the purchase of a 1948
Plymouth, from the said Krohn Jones L -ic.11 was carried.
In connection with the S. 4th :eve. crossing, i.r. Brewer suggested
the
that the City write lvlr. iVo��� ^ro of the r'.�.C•, thanking him foz: his
iathat
L'i this matter, and also
' , write Harry C. Schwebke, who prepared
the Leap that _accompanied the letter to the Ry., believing
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that it had ,a great deal to do with the prompt action received on the
request.. -
i�res. :robish agreed this was a good idea and agreed to dictate the
necessary letters,
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Rov. J. E. Liurray appeared before the Council to ask for another
policeman in the colored section to work with officer :'inch, who
needs help and who has done a splmndid job. tie was assured this
would be considered under the x police department report.
Bids called for in a legal notice in the I,iani Daily news on August 5
for gasoline, oil, accessories and /bA repairs to th; Oityfs motor
equipment, were opened.
Councilman ;=rndrews, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that ;.wsolu-
tion 7;307 be read.
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ahcreas, the Council in regular sesoion on Aq;ust 2, A.D. 1949
passed a motion to advortiwo ror bids for Lm"olina, oil, accosaor os
and /of repairs, and
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theroas, in accordance with Charter provioions2 legal notice
for scaled bids was inserted uz the i,.iami vaily News of au &'ust 51
. J. 1949 to be openod on yuE ust lei, y.J. 1949, and
,iheroas, bids from four different concerns were submitted in
accordance therewith, and
,ihcreas, considerinE all matters concerning the bid, the Highway'
1.1otor Service provided 'the most favorable bid,
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That the said bid of High lay laotor Service be accepted, and
BE 11 AUltTH,,Lt a �ui��V ��� that the Layor and City Clark bed, and
they are hereby authorized to execute a contract with ilighway 11otor
iidrvica for the purchase of gasoline7 oih accessories and repair
from ,�eptembcr 11 1949 to December 311 1949 as per bid attached
hereto.
Councilman Andrevis, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolu-
tion Yr'307 be adopted as read;.,
Councilman Yrable questioned the wrecker service quoted in the South
itsiami jitlantic Sol -rice Station and Mr. wieder stated he also has a
vlrecker.
Councilman andrQvis. suggested adding the word ',negotiate" with refer
once to the contract.
call for a veto on the motion vias as f oliovis
Proble yes Carbal"lo yes Corley yes tuzdre ws yes Gresham no 1'robish-
yes
Pres. Yrobish read the Resolution X308 prepared for the setting up
of the raquested improvement district in the north and of town as
follows
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1. That the local improvm ont described and dosignatod as follows'
shall be Hullo under ,joction 62, Chapter 139112, opocial acts of
vlorid3a as ationded
{ebuildin the Lo1.lowini; strcctb
S oVo4.10t At. f�rrro�a o* .t a o� d Ct. to ;j. ,r. 64th
toe ,i.. Qjid rat. frmi �J1 ,r. • xi s �t' Vo a to �Y..i.b t'Yil� Ave *
5+.4042nd 2avo .iron ,.ua,job2nd + t, to a.,r.64tA rtVa*
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6-,1. 43rd 6t. from ,. 62nd Ct. to j..1. 64th -,v .
�. 44th ot. from 0.. ;.62nd Ct,. to ;i "r.64th `ve.
t4 of 44th .�t. frorn ;,.<<.61st wive. to 6.,1 -.62nd Ct.
71 a..J -62nd Ct. from Bird ftd..to S. ,r.44th -::)t.
�. ;t 63rd Ave. from iird, noad to ;,. "1.44tir St.
all in E:UtD
attBookBq'1_, "t`J�� Plat Book 197 pa�c 762 and /or
- page 49, with a 6 -inch compacted 'lime rock
base, primed and :sealed with asphaltic oils and treated with pea 3b�.'
rock, at an estimated cost of thirty -five cents (359) per square
yard. -
2. That it is hereby declared the intent of this City Council
to have such work done by city forces without contract.
3. That the cost of such improvement except intersections, the
cost of which shall be borne by the city, shall be defrayed by a special
assessment on all lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or abounding '
and abutting upon such streets as they lie within the city limits of
South Miami, on a frontage basis, which said property is hereby designa
ted, as improvement District h -15.
4. That said special assessr. ent shall be payable 30 days after
confirmation of such assessments or at such times and iii suer. install-
ments as the Council may desi�EnZte pursuant to Chapter 13972, Special
Acts of Florida 151'29 as amended.
Councilman .Andrews, seconded by Councilman Carbalio moved that iiesolution
3 pt carried by poll, as follows.
�To. OtS be adopted as read... lti:otiorx ca��r1
kreble yes Corley yes Carballo yes Andrews yes Gresham yes Prebish yew
Reports of standing committees acre as folldws;
Chairman .treble reported on the meeting. with the Taus Co. Com-
mittee from the_ Chamber of Commerce, stating there will be a letter
dravii: up and presented to the Council with offers in connection with what
they will do in the extension of the `bus service as presented in tho re-
quest; from the Chamber of commorce, will also outline what they can do
in the ;lay of taxes and ghat the Council can expect from deem in consid
oration of the - granting of an extension of the franchise. tie stated that
Councilmen Yrebish, Gresham and ayor Acker and Card.; Turner from tho
Chamber of Commerce were at that mocti.rrg, %;;hick tqas a basis for complete
enders andinE; between. the City couizcil, tl o l,us Co. and the Chamber of
corftc�ei °ce .
wiith reference `to mho corsrittee re�;aidinE; mile pedzlerse license; and the
auctioneers, licensos, Chairman Problo roportod that tl --ie C"har,:ber of Com-
merce is setting up a business men.' division anti will vet toE;athor with
tiro Council. committee to worn, out uomotlijyjjg acceptable bosh to the Chamber'
Of C o,mm'eree and the Council =6 to th000 on tine outside.
Chairman an I•roblo also raportc3 on, trio at istinE; of remuneration of mho
cla ical :•ior tors in tiro jity i1all, star n4 that the comnittec had meet with
rvhe ernployaos anu a_�-rCod that cOnzidcration would be aho,rrz �'or t;ro increaaod
Workint hours, and would liko to miu,:c tho mttion, which Was seconded by
Cowicilman Andros s, that uby far L. cjl anti 4,ayc 1-.,aucrland each be E rantcu
an increase of yl`j.UO per month and _::Iva 11. Carballo an incroase Of y,19.00
per month to cover tho additional hours beinL �.orkodl C: fecti Te august 1.
P'N Coui ciLnati carbalio stated lie oclievcu some chunecs necessary, that the
oriUinal `x'10.00 per month raise had becii u.lz..9 d. Councilman ifieblo stated
that this was _uz the budget only and not granted, that the new hours wore
established July 187 and that these girls orc duo for extra time betmen
auly 18 and _WE;. 1 to be given frith 'their vacation period (l day each.)
The motion rla's carried by poll, as f'ollo +s
P,-eblo yes Corley yes carbalLo not voting Lndroms yes Gresham yea
Prebish yes
;.•\TI'I.r;12Iu1y: Chairman Corley moved tliat Qrd:Llance Do. 192, caption of
wh ch- follovls, be placed on first reading in its entirety. i.otiall
carried.
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ln' the discussion i„ayor Acker ouestionod whothor the income would be
sufficient to Warrant the ill foelia L; this -wiii cause.
'2110 Urdinance was turned back to Chairman Corley for further considers
tion
Chairman Corley dicrcussod the sui °voy in the colored section, statii ;
it looks as if they arc - oink; to have to ro_�'ce people to take the
vlatcr 'rorl t;onut~nlc r; ..ator uo. because of aanit -ary reason 5, that
t;onsumers .,ator Co. will cooperate on the tappinc; fool by talon- the pit-
cher pump, cap,,�i IL; the ,•fell and taj)pi L t�te line :tor q).LS.00,' 'Ghat the
outside privies must be climinatou and that they arc wovkinL on two
ordinances that v;il.L be
In connection. ,.itli l.c; rTo;+o;;LQ bull- dootlr, uohnson o_` the r'la
(Ia. Tractor Co. st,,,too. suvbral towns in j&do County arc -"aced ;itil tho
same problom - shorta�c of fanClo a116 noca t "ar aauimtont so that hic
company has pltxcd uch eCj,uittiont on. a ra.rrta'1- .1.C}w c bc`i -;''" u . Yio also
111',�Q«' nac.Xlr:w vt:.']Y c"#, J-4. !iilo x>cnttsl - .Ltra8C of Suokt
a to At over a I year rcr16 . would b.: t .)'100 per =Itt x, cost of a
tractor tl:-it 51:.c bo n,; n oct ,,UjIG ;L.
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Chairmanl. L;arbal;.LO Li��u�'%eu than a special mooting. Ue called or
a 'special corulictoc appoint'eu to L;o %;iitli Uowic:iimaii Uor_Loy on the above.
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reported that the i,'.LoriU <a litatc rile Coliu o is ho!CiL-i its annual
school at vcaiq this year, witi_ tWo COLE $ew in ucrtombcv, and that he
would like to semi r'ircman Harr, as "c s, tviho iu wiilik, to pay one -half
of the cost -to be able to Lo. under the schouulc suiur itted, the hotel
costs are 2 UU per day for 5 days, meaiL y2.00 por day anct transportation
approxinat,;iy yp12.002 a total expense of about p40.00. tc asked permis-
sion, to take, -approximately one -half of this cost From phis miscellaneous
account and send La o s 'for the first course, that the two other men gill
take his shuts, so that there will be no aided expenso there. Uouncilman
Pr eble, seconded by,CoL1_ncJ__Uiiaji Ciioved that t, reauest of Chairn'
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Carballo be granto& and exponse limited to 1'2y.00 yrom. the Ascolian -Ous
i,'irc !)opt. L uicl, for expenses in sending iiarry ha€;e11s to the Are. C01 6E? e
th irman Uarballo stated that possibly some of the Volunteers may also
which Mould cuL transportation costs.,
i,'.otion carried by poll, as 2oilohs
P'roblc ;yes Uorley yes, Carballo yes widrevs yes Gresham yes Frebish yes
rit this point Atty. yatos asked to be excused and }:res. R,obish thanked
him for his efforts on behalf' of the City.
nU"1LUI ;Ob Chairman indrews stated he believe; Ben Adler ' should have a
summons issued for violation of the urdinance by rentin, to tenants in an
zone. .uispcctor Cazuzgton was
to check and see just what is E;,o`'g
on there.
LTi the., condemnation. proccodin�;s, Tres. t ebish read the report of' in
speetor Carrington on the property.
CoLuxcilman Uarba'llo stated it is defiAitely necessary that the canopy there
be taken do wn.
at to marl ,. d ws,, seconded, loco'[ cu councilman rreblo, moved that the canopy
Uounei_trian �zc�rerPs seconded. by
on s:Ot ? �u�sr ��. uUL;_j. I'D 3 -199,
be removed in accordanco vji.th scction 5 of" urdinwice Lotion carried.
inspector Uanin,,ton repovtcK satisfactoi°y pro6ross on ail other conderuia
tions taken out.
Pro, . Prcbish as cd about the tool shod i, .at the llor Associates building.
inspector Cani.n; ton stated. it had been torn don and 1,.r. shriller wants
to build a CM✓
'cn the 1111adio Doctors,' buiicinr;, I1700octor CaninZton stated he had not boon
by there in about 3 days and dies not la-10Wr the present status.
ux7 tno pre - fabricated ,tovax,t house, he ro ,ors ec.; trey had not y of received
he teis
Uhairmalls is rlrC.'vls statotii that ti: � t;oU IV! r oninc z and ;:,wild -ILUL t' I
110U, a�oZ;mvro that 1IOLtuc.
r. a. Uoyden arose to ask what the you lci-L `i?�tccleu to do shout izat
house and tco Glascl also ob,;cctou to it, on the �roun6o 02 poor con
structi'on.
Ties. Prebish urEed koripillg aftcl' .;t' stab c; trz ^t the city does not,
Want any more of them.
chairman >ndrews reported that the generator is i�l order and ready, and
under a padlock, and viould lik(7 to turn the ke,rs over to the president
of the CoLUZcil, with the sLILLestion that oily key ire given to the Chid
of the ,b'ire Departr,.ent and one to the Police uepartmcnt and each Will
U i espons blO for not a.�lo;J ul� the ecruipnicut to be tampered with. Fo7-
lovaii� discussion, one key Was given tox the Cierlt to steep in the
safe, and the other to ?o-Lice chief L_Uiruley, to be put on the Fire-
Police ring.
P.La&1i No report.
kCii;ICh; . Chairman Prebish brought up the matter of compensation for aoe
Stephens for time spent in school, suggesting that: the present temporary
man be kept for the balance of the month and let bteph.ens have 10 - 12
days and repay the balance of time to other men who gave extra time when,
the chief vies ill, and u ficer Stout vies ill.
Councilman 2indrevis, seconded. by CoLuzci:lrrari Carballo, moved that fames
T=arrish be retained for the balance of the month and allow the time Off
to various members of the police department as tilc chief sees fit.
Sour.cilmaxi it cb1c suggested to amend the motion 'to specify, the men who
are to receive consideration for ti O off and amount of time each is to
receive.
r'ollovvingF discussion? Councilman Problo, seconded by Councilman Gresham,
moved that the motion be amended to re ad, i;seid timtc to be allotted 14
days to L)taphens and I day to .f, C. Tarmar..r' „
Dayor Acker stated it 'Sues his tuiderstandin� that the ;oriL;inal promise
was 1 day for each week - r weeks - 8 ' days
Chief L_ct�,innoy saiu no definite time etas set-
,!!he motion to amore(, the motion vies carried by poll, as fo l I OwZ
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'rile need for another colored police officor Sias next di: caused ancf chairman
krcbis`h su,;,;estoCt that if not ably: to pug on a full tL..c man, it viould be
bettor to put on a pant t;it,io main than none at X11 L.
COL7ncjjma1'i Carballo, seconCiod by Cow-iciltian .i idravls, Liovnd that tiro City
get anothor colored policeman at the rc�,ulav startint; sUlary of , 15.00
por month.
p,olloviinL; discussion? tAL, Ori- J-1-la I m:Ot:z On to put on anothor colored
police at the start n's salt�ry of %U51 .CG por month, ,qas carried by polit
as i'olloyi
kreblo no Corley ;lea c;arballo ,rcw �idr0 J yc:; t;rt�wir:��� no �x ;obisn yos-
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special Cor.Luittoc,;
Counc Jr,ai_ rl eble i ex,os ted that the audit; for tiie fi „cal year ending ti unc
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30 has been conspleteci and satii Factor �r 3? 1 r'eceavrac .
i;ousicilc!aii Carpal!o stated his conrr!ittee on the otern request on chafe o '
auctioneer -'s license; fee was tu,rnou over to the _'hamber of Commerce com-
mittee.
Councilman 4��ndrexrs reported that tlie' survey of cos and monthly rates For
inspectors had never been completed, that the toilets at the bus station
are still''in status quo” not there. Councilman fa eblc stated this dill
be taken up in the general bus matter.
Tres. Prebish reported on Iiis committoc re brin_L�inv in outside :sections
into the City, statioC that it cannot be done legally ti7ithout :legislative
action, that this vlas the opinion o Atty. dates also.
1.zyor Acker stated that all his committees had reported.
Pros. Prebish suggested getting a report from the Planting Board at an
early meeting.
L,eorgte 1,ord, Who was in the audicaice, tray advised that Chairman Gresham
had no report at this time on the petition and survey i'or street lights
an r'.r. gore ° s area.
The matter of appointinS a noti'r City Attorney to gill the vacancy created
by the resiL;nation of .;m. 0. Yates, , a.� t
., next c cz
sidered.
Councilman Yreble, secondo(J by Councilman uresham, -moved that L. C.
T-r•opy be named as City Axttornoy4.
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Councilman Carnallo su�coted 'Tom ,,ills, a_ professor of lair at the 'Univer-
sity of L,iallci, Yiho had bocn rocoad.iundoa by i..r. 'sateu can'"'" ot" -wrs. ilc ba-
sieved the City should have a mwi who iiwi no coinectionr; in totem and would
therefore be lxspxltirnx impartial.
Following discussion, Cou ci:unan u'idrews, socondod icy C;ouncilruan Carballo
moved to table the motion in order to Live the.mattor voro thought.
r'oilotring discussion, motion to table the oriwinal motion was carried
with Councilmen Corley, Carballo, _uidro s and Probish voting; ,'yea"
anu Councilmen lrebl.o aria Growhara1 11nay.11
It was, agreed that u:ayor , cktr r would call a special martin for �IuLuct
23, at d P.L. to adjourn not J.1,tor titan 10 1 iy. to �Curtiz,x corwa ieicr t%c
tiro liovontion LIdina co and the wattur m: the City attolna.l
iicsolution t 309 was pz 000ntod by Councilmn C;ar hallo) and read by Prouo
zzrcbi�-h as follbus
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rl , the City of _,outh !,iari has. Ero n so rapidly durin,; the last
five years that its prcucnt goverrum:ent as sct up in the existing City
Charter is inadequate to cope with tr_c; general public reeds and the
interest of the citizens therein, and
„rLLw' ;10, the consensus of public opinion and surveys undortakon by
individuals, clubs and other civic organizations show a dosia'e on the
part of the c- itizens for the consolidation of various city offices
and divisions and the aEwtablishinE of a, post of some sort which will
supervise the City's business and eliminate existing conflicting con-
ditions waste and auplications,
BLA1 XI-E z!ALt'Ui,;b b.L IT AuaD '..lV!IJ BY. 'ta y c,; iYGY� _slu � 11� V1 1'Y I UUI C1L Vt�ry '1`�j'�'
I. T'nat there shall be held a public raforendum on - (this date to
be decided by the data of the opening; of the registration books,
as required by law) , for the purpose of determining iz the- citizens
of the City of ,youth iY,iami desire to change to the City itianaber
form of .unicipal government:.
2. Be it further resolved that the City dlerk be and is hereby instructed
to open the registration books, as rec,uirod by law, on or before
September 15th, 1949, and keep them. open not less than 30 days, as
required by iav, previous to an election.
3 .Be it further resolved that when and if the proposed change is ap
proved by the - people at a public referenduel, the City Council take
immediate steps to provide the citizons of South IiFiami with an ad-
ministration consistent vyith.the desire of the people as expressed
' at the referendum, for the period between the referendum and the
time required for the legislature to amend the City Charter.
tion X30.9 bo adopted as read. y ,y, d that iZesolu
Councilman Carballo seconded b Councilman Corp move
The motion to adopt saes. #309 rlas carried by pol.l2 as follows:
Froblc yes Corley yes Carballo yes Andrews yes Gresham yes
Yrebish yes
The following bi'l'ls were submitted for approval and payment:
Bond equipment Co 2.00 stencils
r'redoric J win -.aar4 in c: 'Co. 225.G.0 audit
Via..Povier 6: Light .Co. 276.46 street liL;hts a ball park
A. C. I;cGarey 3.60 transfer service
City of r,.iami 50.00 police radio
lfami Daily News 8:66 advertising
P. B. kang 100.00 bond refund
Totaling 66r .92 payable out of c IL'at,L t''tQHD
Counci.L -an ux-oL;haoI7 socondod by Council an :mdreas moved that the bills
be paid s read. Lotioll Carried by poll. ao yol.lo ,N
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Corrections 'be the minutes of, August lba, A.D. 1949
PaL;e 5. Ivr. Corley sad.d the minutes should read ff,laive the X15.00
for pitcher pump, that the outside privies must be eliminated and,
that they arc workinL on tvo ordinances that y,ill be necess -ary.
,nyone not heaving pitcher pump could pay for same in, installments
Page 4, paragraph 2 "at an estimated cost not cxcced:i.nL thirty -five
cents.('
Pago b. 2nd paragraph, I'iimited to N25.00 charL;cable to the IUse
Fife Dept. fund."
Page 7. 2nd paragraph fr& bottom, "got an additional colored
policeman" and last paragraph, +1to put on an additional colored polka."
Page 9. After Councilman Carballo, sec nded ,by Councilman Corley,
moved that i`;eNolution 71309 be adopted as read. Insert "A p,ptition '
re this was presented by Ln:,- Clascl. rr
(7 qq e s id it, City Council
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Ci Clark