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1949-09-06 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGTeaPiU'L'ES 0-' 'iM' RL;GUIdiR M- TIIT OP CITY COLRMIL OF :3OB7Lx; idI:TdMI HERLD TUESDAY ElllmIN SEPTETABE_T? 6, A.D. 1949 AT THE CITY HALL AT 8:00 P.I4. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Probish with Pdtyor Acker and Councilmen z Preble, Probish, Corley, Carballo and Gresham responding to roll call and '. Councilman Andrews .joining the meeting during the rending of the minutes. The minutes of the 'special meeting of August 23 were approved as read. Vt. W. Stewart, a builder, and Harvey Baxter, an engineer, appeared before the Council in connection with a house being built by Iir. Stewart at 411 So. 3rd. Read, who stated that on Thursday of bast week, upon completion of the house he had difficulty in getting a final inspection regarding the strength of the roof and that he had come to the meeting to answer any objections to the house Bldg. Inspector Canington stated his roasons for refusing final inspections Pros. Probish asked'whothor this buildir.: conforms with the present building code, to which Insp,. what Canington inside. "No," that the vralls cam sealed up and he Mr. Stewart stated there are no fire breaks inside of the house, that the walls are of a complete length of ply snood glued to the studs, and admitted the house could not ;go in 'under the code, but did not low it et the time. Councilman Andrews urged that they uphold the building inspector 100,. unless . something more conclusive can be brought into the picture;, tha- d3omething, other than a violation exists, the house not be alloyed in the city. Mr. Baxter stated that he believes the house could be fixed so as to be sat- isfactory without gearing it dovrn. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Proble, moved that Mr. Baxter, as an engineer, be permitted t`1-o work out with Inspector Canington details for making this house safe. In the discussion, it was agreed that Inspector Canington is to report back l before giving final inspection, and that no more such houses are to be built in South Miami. Upon call for a vote, the notion was carriod F. J. Santacroce, representing Samis taxi ie'baggago, Inc.' of Coral Gabloo,> asked for permits for 2 taxis. V Councilman Grosham explained the 'original twa- permit agreement, ;s}tereby the Council had given the original South Miami Taxi Co. the riott to the first 5 too permits and this rigftt had boon sold to the present ownera, that the City of Coral 'Gables has not granted any pornits to the youth :12,im -A cotVany -/Councilman Greshan, seconded by Councilman Carballa, moved that youth t"iar3 Tmd Co. be advigod of tho nooi for Laid service from 1201 A. Vie to a A.Us in addition to thoir present sdhoauid and to ,provide tudh service Ulthitt 330 days or forfeit tho right to the tAditiondl tW6 tarsi pertl ts. v Page 2 eFollowing discussion, Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Proble, moved that the motion be amended by addinf, that Sam's Taxi. of Coral Gables be " given 30 'days temporary permit to service the people of South l+liami between the hours of 12:01 A.M. and 8 A.M. at no foe, ;effective as of September 7. Motion carried. Call for a vote on the motion as amended: motion carried. Howard 1$ Keith appeared before the Council on the matter of a ti -le roof to h>; house, stating that Inspector Canington says it is of inferior worlaaanship and he ^uould condemn it, and the next day comes vith another man and says it is O.K. Mr. Keith got another roofer, a Mr. Bates, ivho picked up about 25 the vjith his fingers. 'Mr. Keith stated that in the meantime he vras not satisfied and does not feel that he has had fair judgment on it Pros. Prebish read the letter presented by YJr. Keith. Mr. Keith presented a;potition of his neighbors requesting condemnation of the roof* There was discussion regarding the permit, and Councilman Gresham moved they forget the piermit. Motion failed for lack of a second. Following further discussion, Councilman !Andreas suggested they pass the matter on to the next 'CounciLmoeting and he will check in the meanwhile lvluat other places do about the roof pormits. Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that they table the entire matter until they receive a report from Councilman Andrews., In the section iscussion t at f , matters and Couuncilman Andrews stated he sops no con- eves that action should be taken on the petition. Mr. Brevmr stated that the City had adopted the Miami code and suggested they check that for tile roof requirements. � Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the City Clork be instructed to write a letter to the Guarant,-y ?toofin, Company, stating that a petition has boon received by this Council from tho people in the neighbor- hood of 612 Vo. Ist. Avonue making; a request to tho Council to condomn that roof because it is unsafo and a hazard to tho noighborhood and that the Guaranty hoofing Company is adiised that they may appear at a special mooting of the City Council on Soptombor 13 to Pilo an Answer to this petition. (L=otion Land second rescinded later.) Councilman Andrew at seconded by Councilman a;arbullo, Moval t,-At thud City C)o rk be instructod to writs a lottsr to tho Guaranty'Hoof.rs.; Co!qrony An; to 11r faith, stating 'Watt in view of A potiticn having boon prosontod to ,hie Council as1 i.ng for condorxtntion o.0 ,lie roof on the basin t:.at it i:I A adpoty hazards that they hrLva tho privilogo oj, a o,ointing a roofor to confor »iith `a rd %rosont »vivo o- tho t'ity Ana to rtalco a report to tits City council t+liother or nA a aafoty httmrd. oxists At thra 4.=.cxt ro ul.trr footing On a call for to rotibv, iv -=s carried, tri :h 4 voting "Yes" r,"d t 0116 " Pace 3 Ii. B. Keating of Consumers ;lator Go. was 'next to appear before the Council to discuss the matter of rates,, as per Ordinance t ,j =178. o stated the Council heal probably heard about, the rate Coral Gables and that the same rate would be in effect in South 1iaani. Doral Gables hired experts who found the rates charged were not excessive, that recommendations were further made by the experts to revise archaic form 4w, exeressad in the ordinance 'to more modorn form of block meter typo rags. He stated he :•could like to lay before the Council the same rate: $1.50 minimum for first 500 cu. ft.,, 30r per 100 cu. ft. for the next 2500, 26¢ par :100 cu. ft. for the net 9000, 22;e for the nest 18000, 18/ per 100 cu. ft. for the next 30,000 and 161,1 over and above. He stated that the rate was being submitted to Coral Gables this evening and that they are nutting the ordinance . on first ;reading, that he would life to set up the mechanics for billing on this for all bills rendered as of October lst. Pras. Probish raised the question of the cost of buying the crater system. Mr Keating reported: their surly completed and ready for any tima trio conudttee has time to go over it* Councilman Corley brought up, the question of sl rm clearance and having the committee'meot }rich them. It was agreed that the Mater Committee (Iatayor Acker; Councilman Corley, Carballo) and Pres. Prebish meet next Tuesday evening at Mr. Keating's office at 7:30 to discuss matters. Following recess a letter 7as read from Zoning Board relative to hearings held Following s on requests for changes of zoning in ,portions of T-7I11 MOOD PB 35 -72' and on tirhiel the Board roo mwnded denial of all applications following discussion,. Council- man Andrews, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the Council accept the racommendation of the Zoning Boaild and advise the petitioners of this denial. Notion carried, with one veto "ITo.',' A letL•or from the Chamber of Comtnerco, inviting the Council to deo;ignate one of its nnmbers `to the Board of Directors, subject to the Chamber's approval, was read. Councilman Corley suggectod that Councilman And'rows be appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Corw.urce as the ropresentativo of the Council* Councilman Prablo, seconded by Councilman'Grochaza, moved that they acknowledge the letter and suggest they make their own selection :Car thiaa appointmont. Motion carried. A proposes orditianc ©'for the dxtobsion of the Coach Liilo franchiso eras nresontod.' Council. -►an. Carballo suCgostod talkin„ ti o to read it ovor and asked whother this should not be turned over to the cominittooY Councilman Andros nakod hors about onough copies for _ individual :turfy. 11oports of standing co=niV -.00s rroro as follow. -: .Blanco Uothing to ropor't Page 4 Sanitation: Chairman Corley discussed getting vrater into the colored section and it was agreod to tako this up at the special mooting. Mayor Acker uroed getting the tapping fee l(wterod from ;$15.00 to $5.00. Fire: Chairman Carballo stated they were to send P-il•ema.n'Haggns -to the school at Ocala but when the appointment for teachers came up, 4 of tho 7 courses to be taught wore by Tliami men, that he can get that here in ?Miami so they cancelled the reservation. Our 3 firomen and volunteers aro to be able to use the Miami school, so Hagens did not go. Streets & Parks: Chairmwm Gresham reported COCOPLUM 'TERRACE project about ready to oil. Iie also reported that a disabl4- vateran wants the job doom at the Community Building, that he would do the necessary maintenance, teach the children and would koop, the place and :work .tor ;a moderate 'salary, as he is drawing a Pension he would be allowed to take only a certain amount - The man was working dovrn at Harley's for awhile. He suggested lotting him come late in the morning and work to 6 or 7 in the evening vwhon the children are there. Chairman Gresham also stated the Volunteer Firemen would 'like permission to run another carnival. Councilman Problo, seconded by Councilman Carballo, movod that the Volunteer Firemen be permitted to run a carnival for a period of two weeks, the pro- ceeds from which aro to bo used for playground and Christmas Trao funds - Fiction carried. Regarding the street lights, Chairman Gresham and Mr. Lord were to got to- gethor• Buildings: Chairmn Andra= called attention to the fact that tho tailing of the City Hall' had been patchod. Councilman Andrevis statod the matter of the pro- fabricated 'house had boon taken up earlier in the mooting, that it was unsafe, doe:, not conform to the codo sizes of material, not considered satisfactory method of construction, unsafe for this area, sponsors of this home made one attempt to have it ap- proved by the County but were refused because of insuffiaiont information furnished, no inspections possible bocauso galls alrsady covered anon oreetodg does not bel ove it should have 'boon permitted in any area in South Masa^si.. Con¢aittoo as yet ndrready to attompt :o pans approval because noY complete engineering report nor comploto plans furnishod, dofini -soly not acdoptod in I3iam . Boliovoo the building, should be condus2sod. He has no°;, 'boon able to got into the -house to look at dotallz, rafters absolutely in Violation of building codo. Chairman Andrews discudsed tho =V.Ior of possible violations;, the toluvision ordiTieneo, the I'lastor I loctriciasss+ %oard ror Duda County;• rouncxlsaan Andrbut socondod by Colthc'ilMAZ Corloy, monad that OrdinAnag l92 caption of .Mich i`ollo:.t, be placed on first realilr, in its ae -ir2ty Uot iosti oarra�ul OR DsyIOC2 IN0. 102 r r, Page 5 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZZM1 THE CITY COMCIL TO APPOINT IE_8ER TO A PROPOSED MSTER BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICIANS FOR VARIOUS QUALIKEED MMIAB MUNICIPALITIES) IT) DADE COTNTY; MID ADOPTING AND CONFIRIMX RULES AND ' iUJGULATIOIdS <FOR SAIDD BOI:RD AS SET OUT 11REIN. Councilman Andreas, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Ordinance No. 192, be placed'on seconde4 read* by caption only.; Motion carried. Police: Chief McKinney reported that he had applications on file for !an add itional colorod policeman, that he told them to bring in referonc7s, some brought them but only two applicants here recotmnended by the Miami police, being Henry Roberts and William Taylor, with henry Roberts the preference,, and that there had been one applicant from SouL-h Mifmtii named Will Jenes, lmotm as'the "root doctor." Pres. :Prebish recommended Henry Roberts. Councilman Andrevr, seconded by Councilmn Carballo, moved that Henry 12oberts be appointed at $155.00 per month beginning Sept. 16th. and include the usual uniform allowrnco. On a veto for the motion, it was carried by ;poll, as follosrss' Preble "1"Yes." o ", orlaey les, Carballo "Yes," Androws ' Yes, Greshoam "No," Probish n. r "Yes," Following Pros. Prebish's reauest for uniforms for finch and discussion on the subject, Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Andrews, moved that they grant Finch the regular uniform allaiance. Motion carried. by poll, as follows 3 Proble "Yes," Corley "Yes," Carballo "Yes, ".Androvm "Yes," Grosham "No," Prdbi.3'h "Yes." In the matter of City Attonnoy, Councilmau Corley, seconded by Councilman Carballo named John Ruff and Councilman Andrews narod Tom Wisills. Pros. Probiah stated he would like to recommend Via. Charles of jiwai Mio is familiar with venter and transportation. Councilman Problo* s000nded by Councilman Gresham, moved that stominat one bo closed. Motion carried. Councilman Androtm soconded by Councilran Corley, moved that Joan Ruff 'bo appointed as City Attornoy at 02040 por month for at :ondrtnoo at rootia s o bogitutitt; 2w)'Zotabor 16th. Uotion carried by ,roto of 6 to 1• In commotion vAth tho proposod oloctiou on tho rofbrandnm .for City Uanagor Pria. Probish appointei a comxtsitteo compaod of Cotstdil=u Carballo as Chnir.mm, hitwolf laid ihd City Attornwy, a3 ao olaetiou bwrd Cowtai'lmti Cnrbstllo, aoaondod by Councilmm Corley, rwol that ar'Attan'co Co. 111 caption of rich .follows, ba pladad on .-hird ftd Andl roddin in its Jttt#.r ty 1 "otien o2�rt�iod,� V t, Page 6 01RDINRICE NO.. 191 AN ORDINANCE 07x_;R11ING THE IN3TALLITION, REPAIR A TD r TF, r ISlJE h LJIOIT , AM, FI,1, 1AT3UR COL1QM- -I?CIAL RE. CEIVING 10D TmUTSMITTING, A,,T31 ,7_kS y.I711IN TILE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH MIAMI; PROHIBITI1G THE INSTALLATION OF ELF,VISION S -33 POR17M OF OR VISIBLE FROM FROM ?;: SEliTS OF ALL OR ANY MOTOR OPERATED VEHICLE; SETTING rORTH SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR T113 :UIROVAL OF I ILTERI_fiLS, DEVICES OR APPARATUS USED IN TELEVISION AM , II4 s °d %U2- CO1fE iICAL pCB�IVrNG AND TRANS- MITTING ANTEITIIAS; PROVIDIIG FOR THE I3SUATTCE, O p p,_m.j:42 S "TO AUTHORIZED 'PERSONS, . F F116719 , OR CORPORATIONS, RIND ESTABLIS'rIIIIG FEES TI- TER6FOR; ACCEPTING TIC RULuS y AND REGULATIONS. OF allE 1947 IS.0E OF 'ME NATIONAL ELI CTRIC.AL CODE A3 A I INITEZI STAITDlk??D; PROVIDING FOR P1J111ALTIES FOR TIE VIOLATION OF THI-, ORDINANCE; SETTING FORTH THE DUTIES, RIGHTS AND POWD -IRS OF TIIE CHIEF EIL-CTRICAL INSP13CTOR AND HIS ASSISTAIMS= PROVIDIIT`: TH &T IN TIM D-PENT ANY SECTION, SUB - SECTION, SENMN(M, CLAUSE OR PHRASE OF THIS ORDINANCE SIIIiT.I. BE DECLARED OR ADJUDGED INVALID OR UN- C011STITUTIOIvAL, SUCH ADJUDICATION OF' I11TVALIDI^tY STALL IN ISO MillflTER AFFECT Tr, OTHER SECTION ,' SUB- SECTIONS, SENTENCE5, CIA1USE3 OR PH1.A3,ES OF TEiIS OR- DINANCE. , n 3 c Councilman - ndreivs, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Ordinance No. 191 be adopted as read. Motion carried. Councilman Carballo asked what about the Piro prevention ordinance, and it was agreed to plan for a meeting on September 27th. for this purposes. The following 'bills were presented for approval and payments BILLS PAYABLE SEPZ�I-MER 1, 1949 Aron's 5.00:1 pre rubber boots Angerman Electric 3.00� pump repairs Bailey's Lumber yard - 55.14 lumber supplies Brewer Co. of Fla. 19950,3 `Pons rodi -mixed asphalt Ventral Press, Inca 163 90-.3500. car inspection decal Coker Plumbing Co. 24950�fire well covers w pump service Coulter's 9.54'2 water coolers for San. trucks Dade Fi:•o Extinguisher Serve 57.2g,'50 ft. booster hose Donning's, Inc. 34.11 IIdtire. supplies Dixie 'El1ec. Co. 3 50'repairs Electric ,Sales & Serve Inc. 26.70�kit' for police car Foster Printing Co. 13.50roccupational license forms Mr. Foster's Store 15.75, stationery supplies' Re C. Ga=.ugo 138.90 electrical inspection fees Gulf Oil Corp. 49671•�diesol fuel and oil Harley's Service Station 11644 gas & tiro renairs Highway Motor Serve gross 481.82,.gas, oil, tiros;, for august Holsum Lunch 57.70 prisonors "' media Long Office Supply Co. SO4;O stationery, sup *lips Loyd's Garage 16.70 r4airs 1"T. L. 11'abonald 6.M labor on foundation for I ahorator :Sntorial Sales Corp. 170 1 yd. poa rock Sam Hurray, Inc. 8705 seat covers, spot li;hts , pouch San Murray, Inca 447.50 Polico car Be I:. 3fowhwa 500 3 hours labor, pin storing Potty Cush 24.55 per item sod lisp Iw. Prossloy Displ +.y t., Si©is 25900 letboiilg noW police car .harry C. Sehwobke 51745Yatla ahl prints Sou'vhorn dock Co• 5.20 "S yotdo suui1 Page 7 Sottbh L iami Atlantic Serv. 129.83 � gas, oil, 2 tarns, 2 tubes " -. Raymond Turner 19.60 repairs : aldron Tire C o, Inc 52.60 =Batteries State 2,11otor Vehicle Corti. 3.25 `car title & X -tag for netr car' Totaling 2, 516.14 payable out o1' G2,!1RAL T ttLtl) Niami Lime & Chemical Co 319.50', 426 yds. pit rock for H -14 Oolite ?lock Co. 122.40,, 144 yds. !nit rock) Totaling 4-11.90 payable out of R}ISSERVr, rUITD Mayor Acker brought up the matb-er of entertaining for the City, that it had cost him $16.56 last time, and does the Council want that kind of work done. ' t�? Councilman Carballo stated he believes the Mayor shoulU be re- imbursed, that It was nice ouUlicit y . �,n (• connection rrith Ecuadorian Relief) Councilman Andrevr,, seconded by Cot +ncilman Corlpy'j moved that 016.56 .payable to Mayor Acker be added to the bills payablo. Motion carried.- Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Andrews a moved that the bills as read and including the °mayor's, be paid. Motion carried by poll, as follows' Preble " yes," Corley "yes," Carballo "yes," Andrews "yes," C-resham "yes," +� Probish ayes." Thorn being no furthor business, the meatin- was adjourned at approximately 1:30 A.M. lVednesday, Septnftor 7, 1949. TrL S fi PrI N C;� (e.r'