1950-05-30 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MTGMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA HELD
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 30, A.D. 1950 AT THE
COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 8 :00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by President Van Dusen with Mayor Acker, Councilmen
Corley, Preble, Prebish, Gresham, Andrews and Van Dusen responding to roll cal;l._
President Van Dusen read the notice for the meeting which had been called for th6
purpose of conducting the following business;:
14 A question of fire hydrants.
2. Final Reading of Ordinance # 209.
3. Bids;
a. Opening bids on now 3A Ton pick -up truck and used dump truck.
b. Clarification of bids on Sanitary "flat."
c. Clarification of bids on fire truck water tank.
4 Continuation of first reading on Ordinance 4207 (Liquor Ordinance);
Minutes of -the regular meeting of May 16th. were read.
Councilman Corley called for a correction on page 58 regarding the vote od the
gas pump. Following correction, the minutes were approved as corrected.
1. FIRE HYDRAITS. Councilman Gresham presented a map prepared; by Col. Perry of
the Consumers W a er Company showing the ,recommended location of hydrants to be
installed as the water mains are laid.
Mayor Acker recommended the map be turned over to the Water Board to be worked out
with the time plan of "Consumers Water Company, as to how many fire hydrants necessary
this year, how many the following year, etc., to bring the most houses under Fire
Underwriters specifications.
Councilman Gresham stated that Consumers ~rater !Company has 65 or 70 used fire. hydrants
available at a reduced price and suggested getting the necessary number tied down
do that they will be available when needed.
President Van Dusen named a committee of Councilmen Gresham > and 'Carballo and
Mayor Acker to investigate the natter of purchase of those fire hydrants- condition,
price, late.
Mayor Acker stated that if they install 40 or 50 this year there must be a budget
Item to pa the standby fee, and that it is a good tiTm to buy the hydrants. It
Will take W.00 per year water standby charge for each fire hydrant installed plus
the cost of installation.
At this ,point Councilman Carballo 'and Attomey Ruff joined the meeting.
0ouncilman Andrews stated the point is not to tell the people they are goini; to get
reduced rates because they will not get them.
Councilman Problc said it was more a case of fire protection and not of rate reduction.
Councilman Carballo talked about fire insurance rates. lie urged that the City nakro
arrangements for hydrants as the mains are laid, that they place the valvos as the
mains are laid if the hydrontc are not availablo.
President Van Duson road from the minutes of F�obruary Rth.' on the matter of rates, etc.
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It was agreed that the installation of hydrants will pa y off',
Councilmen Carballo stated that the valve, is about 1%4 of the hydrant installation
cost.
President Van Dusen urged that the committee study tho' matter of hydrants and in-
structed Councilman Gresham to turn the ma over to the Water Board to make further
study re: location of hydrants.
Councilman Carballo stated they should place the hydrants to give a 500 foot circle
and that they keep the hydrants west of the City line -on Red Road.
^c. Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Prebish moved that Ordinance X209,
caption of which follows, be placed on third and final reading in its entirety.
Motion carried and Ordinance 7f209 read.
ORDINANCE NO. 209
AN ORDINXICE EXTENDING 7111E TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH 1 "U BY ANNEXING Vie OF S. 3/4 OF E'-Or^
SE4 ob, S 4, LESS ROADS, SECTION 24, TOV81STIIP '54 -S,,
RANGE 40 -E, OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Carballo, then moved that Ordinance #209
be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Corley yes Preble yes .Brebish yes - Gresham yes Andrews yes Carballo yes Van Dusan yes
3. BIDS r
�+ a. In response to bids requested for "same by legal notice, the following were
received on the new 3/4 Ton pick -up truck:
Bidder Amount'
Southland Chevrolet Inc. $1,249490
Howe- Morodock:Co. (International truck) 1,770.50
R. W. Tucker of Howe- Moridock, stated their truck (the ;Interna'aionia) has insert
bearings, a heavier enginer (108 HP) end discussed other specifications to justify
the difference in price.
L. W. Wilkinson of Southland Chevrolet stated their engine is 92 HP.
Councilman Andrews asked if the difference in value would be warranted for the
difference in price.
Councilman Carballo asked if it would be better to spend 500. more at this time
or later?
CMayor roAcker stated
the I o
ate he job for the truck can be done just as well by the
nil.
Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Gresham moved that Rosolution 210.339 be
_4 road. Motion carried, with one nogativo vote*
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RESOLUTION 'NO. 339
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING: THE PURCHASE OF ONE
3/4 TON NEal CHEVROLET PICK -UP TRUCg PROM
SOUTHLAND :CHEVROLET, INC.
WHEREAS, the Council in regular session on May 16, A.D.. 1950, passed a motion
to advertise for bids for a new 3/4 Ton pick -up truck, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Charter provisions, legal notice for sealed bids
were inserted in the Miami Daily News of May 20, A.D. '1950 to be opened on
May 30, A.D. 1950, and
WHEREAS, bids from two different concerns were submitted in accordance there-
with, and
WHEREAS, considering all matters concerning the bid and delivery date, Southland
ChevroletrIno.j,, has provided the most favorable bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RFSOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL Or THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIRAI; .
That the said bid of Southland Cherivlet,ly, be accepted and order for one
new 3A Ton pick -up truck for a total cash price of Twelve Hundred Forty Nine
and 90100 Dollars ($1,249690 ) be placed.
Councilman Prebish, seconded by Councilman Preble, moved that Resolution #339 `
be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Corley yes Preble yes Prebi'sh yes Gresham yes Andrews no Carballo no Van Dusan yes
For the used dump truck only one bid was submitted, by the ,Southland Chevrolet Inc.,
f6r.:01,395.00, for a 1949 Ford.
Councilman Gresham reported he had checked the truck which has been used quite a
bit and that he would not pass an opinion on the truck until he could make a tho-
rough inspection.,
Mr. Tucker, of Bowe- Moredockg stated they did not bid on the dump truck but have
them on their lot and he would recommend tat a representative come to their lot and
check at intervals, that they need to look at a, lot of used trucks to get a good one*
Councilman Carballo asked the price. of a new dump truck and Mr. Wilkinson stated
about $2,900.00.
Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that acceptance or
rejection of the bid on the used dump truck be post poned to the regular meeting
pending a report by Councilman Gresham as to the condition thereof. Motion carried*
b. Clarified bids, on the Sanitary "flat" requested at the May 16th. meeting,
were as tollowss
Bidder Amoutit
Cecil k Bruce Body shop $556000 net
G. 11, Dykes iron V orka, Inc. 610.00
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Councilman Ccrloy, seconded by Councilman Andrews, moved that Resolution •11'340 be
read. Motion carried.
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RESOLUT ION NO. 340
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 10
GAUGE STEEL FLAT 7 FEET 6 INCHES BY 12 FEET FOR THE
SANITARY DEPARTMENT FROM CECIL & BRUCE BODY SHOP.
'AHEREAS, the Council in regular session on Alai.l25, A.D. 1950, passed a motion
to advertise for bids for a steel "flat" for one of the Sanitary Department trucks, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Charter provisions, 'legal notice for sealed bids
were inserted in the Miami Herald of May ;5th. A.D. 1950 to be opened on May 16,, .
A.D. 1950, and
WHEREAS, bids from three different concerns were submitted in accordance
therewith, and
WHEREAS, considering all matters concerning the bid and delivery date, the
firm of Cecil & Bruce .Body Shop, has provided the most favorable bid.
NOIN, THEREMRE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MT
That the said bid of Cecil & Bruce Body Shop be accepted and order for one
10 -gauge steel flat 7 feet 6 inches by 12 feet for the Sanitary Department
at a net cash price of Five Hundred Fifty -five end no/100 Dollars ($655QO05 be
placed.;
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Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Andrews, moved that Resolution
be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Corley yes Preble yes Prebis# yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Carballo yes Van Dusen yes
c. A detailed bid from 'G. M. Dykes for $294.00 for the 500 gallon water tank
for the fire truck. This includes the fire hose shelter, but was $94.00 over his
origital bid submitted May 16th.
Councilman Andrews thinks the only right thing to do is to accept the bid of
Cecil & Bruce Body Shop (May 16th. ), that the new Dyke, bid is out of order,
because they changed the price after the bids were opened.
Councilman Carballo agreed, with Councilman Andrews."
Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that Resolution No. 341
be read. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 341
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE
500 §'ALLON WATER TANK I-OR THE FIRE TRUCK. FROM
CECIL & BRUCE BODY SHOP.
WHEREAS, the Council in regular session on Alr!125, A.D. 1950, passed a motion
to advertise for "bids for a 300 gallon and a 500 gallon water tank for the tire
truck, and
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71HEREAS in accordance with Charter provisions,, legal notice for sealed
bids were inserted in the Miami Herald of May 5th. A.D. 1950 to be opened on
May 16 A.D. 1950, and
- . YEEREAS, considering all matters concerning the bid and delivery date
Cecil & Bruce,Body Shop, has provided the most favorable bid.
NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI:
That the said bid of Cecil & Bruce Body ;Shop be accepted and order for one
500 gallon water tank at a net cash price of Three Hundred and no/100 Dollars
($300.00) be placed.
Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that Resolution No. 341
be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Corley yes Preble yes Prebish yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Carballo yes Van Dasen yea
At this point Councilman Carballo asked to be excused.
4. Continuation of first reading of Ordinance 4,1207 (Liquor Ordinance) beginning with
Section 22. -
Section 22 and 23 --O.K
Section 24 O.K. as marked over.'
Section; 25 to 30 - -00K0
Section 31 O.K., but who is responsible? Is it the loiterer or the operator of the
premises?
Section 32 and 33 - O.K.
Section 34. Attorney Ruff re: striking out the provision allowing the municipal
judge to revoke a license, advised keeping it in. It was agreed to
leave it in.
Section 35 to 40 -- 'O.K.
Section 41. Cut off music on the outside at,lO:OO P.M. and on the inside at 11sOO P.M.
Councilman Prebish, seconded by Councilman Gresham, then moved that Ordinance #207 `
be placed on second ;reading by caption only. Motion carried and Ordinance #207 reed
by caption only.
Attomey Ruff reported that on the Canington case, the Judge had dismissed the writ
but left it for Mr. Canington to amend his writ
Mayor Acker asked Department Heads to give him their recommendations for the budget.
'here being no further business, the meeting was adjourned in regular order at
approximately 10 :55 P.M
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