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1950-09-12 MINUTES ADJOURNED OF CITY COUNCIL MTGt MINUrTS OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTWBER 12, A.D. 1950 AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AT '8 00 P.M* The meeting was called to order by President.Prebish, with Mayor Acker,'Attorney Ruff and Councilmen Corley, Carballo, Gresham, Andrews and Prebish responding to roll call. Reports of Standing Committees were the next order of business, and were as follows: SANITATION`: Councilman Corley gave a report from Mr. 'Thayer, of the health Department, re: the in- stallation of plumbing in the colored section, 100 completed, City water in 55•more and 57 in the process of being completed and waiting on water. They should have at least 200 within a period of 2 months. He brought up the matter of R. C. Gammage's appointment on a 2 months temporary basis and stated he would like to make a motion to make the appointment permanent tonight. Cou #oilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that R. C. 'Ga.mmage be appointed permanently as supervisor of the Sanitation Department effective September 16, 1950 at $100.00 per month. .'Following discussion, Attorney Ruff suggested it be done by ordinance', Councilman Andreirs liked that idea, and President Prebish declared the original motion out of order. Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that R. C. Gammage's temporary appointment be extended for a period of 60 days and that an ordinanoe:be drawn up 'ap pointing him permanently as supervisor of the Sanitation Department at a salary of $100.00 per month. Motion ;carried;, with one negative vote. r, FINANCE: Absent. FIRE: Chairman Carballo brought up the matter of the salary of Chief Melton, to be increased $25.00 per month as of July 1, included in his budget and approved by the Council. He :grants to make this 'effective now. Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Arthur Melton's salary be raised by $25.00 per month as of July. 1, 19509 Attorney Ruff thinks that should be done by resolution to waive objections. Mayor Acker expressed himself in favor ':of-the salary increase for Melton but stated another fireman in the department has been there for 14 years and making only i$200.00 per month and should also be given a $25.00 raise. President Prebish stated that rather then have difficulty;, they make :separate reaolutions. The Mayor can make the rocommondation under .his "report of Officers." Councilman Carballo tendered the following Resolution, read by President Prebish and entitled: RE5OLUTI023 NO. $53 A RESOMMON PRDVIDRIG IOR THE M;CtEAlE OF T1W :SALARY OF THE TIRE CHIEF OF THE 0111Y OF SOUM HIAIAi. c, Page - - -2 WHEREAS, provisions have been made for the increase of the salary of the Fire Chief and sufficient funds have been set up in the regular budget to cover such increase, SOUTH MTOW, TIiEREEORE, BE IT R$SOLVED BY THE 'MAYOR; AND THE CITY COUICIL OF THE CITY OF I. That the still of the Fire Chief of the City of South Miami to -wit: Melton, is hereby increased Twenty -five Dollars ($25.00) per month as of July 1, 1950, making a total monthly pay 'of $240.00 per month. 2. That payment for his salary hall b e drawn a }+ra £rem the funds set as in the 1950 -51 budget under Salaries Expense for the Fire Department. Councilman Carballb, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Resolution No, 353 be adopted as read. Motion carried b poll, as follows: Corley ,yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes Councilman Andrews said there is no question whatsoever. Therefor move it. They should have moved it in the first place. (Re:: hydrant lochtion at No. Red Court); Councilman Gresham and Councilman Carballo discussed re- location of the hydrm ts. Mayor Acker stated a mnp was drawn up showing the fire hydrant locations and sent to the 'Fire Underwriters who O.K.'d it. It is a matter of 'hydraulics. Councilman Carballo, re: Mr. Carpenter moving the hydrant, said he moved it back because they have more volume of ;Hater from that pipe, Councilman Andrews , re: the water map and the overall plena" The plan is the results of conferences of the Water Board with Consumers Vlater Compeny and 'should be held to. Mayor Acker stated he has a report along that line to make, do they want it now? He read a letter from the Southeastern Underwriters; (H. V. Eye) with recommendations that would, if complied with in full, give the City Class 7 rating. Continuation of reading of Underwriters recommendations for Class 7 ratings It was pointed out that if the City obtains a Class 7 rating -any time a hydrant is installed within- 1000 ft. of a building the rates will be reduced. Councilman Carballo, re: the fire prevention ordinance, which is the same as passed by Coral Gables. He said he will get a certified copy, Re: hydrants. Ros hydrant at Bird and Rod, they are not ready for it there and the ovmer has agreed to lot the City and the Highway. use it for Sunset Councilman Andrews does not fool it advisablo to take the man's hydrant because he may not need it himself until after Sdarch 1. If they Hood a hydrant for Sunset and the Highway, buy it. Attorney Ruff suggested paying the men 6vlO- for the hydrs:t gnd than advertise for bids•£or additional hydrants• 'i Councilmen Carballo agreed to trill the Zen to hold his hydrwit. for hid ozn loention. 4 ­_-_+ President Probiih directed the flatbr Board tb =I& n w b�,da an h• dr�ts and that �urvoy fo. the purroso of r6�t3ostiti y the report to :the � r tivitlt Wko rCt osa n �, . as soon as poadiblo p p d t�Vartise �.t be rn sha Page - -3 Councilman Andrews asked for a recommendation of the number of fire'. hydrants and where to be placed, with bids asked for by tho Council, Councilman Carballo presented.a letter from R. D. Moods Company giving figures on hydrants varying from $79.75 to $91.60. Councilman Carballo, re: the fire truck °being bought by the people ", stated as of today' they owe two payments, $166 and ,$170. They have on hand $U., leaving a balance of $314. If the Council wants to pay it, he has a resolution, if not, they can collect some more. (01.00 of b al en ce is paid by the State Councilman Andrews reminded them that at the time of the budget they worked on this. „ Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Corley,, moved that Resolution No. 354 be read. Motion carried* RESOLUTION NO. 354 A RE80LUTION AUT110RI7ING TIE APPROPRIATION OF THREE HUNDRED FOURTEF,"iI DOLLARS TO BE PAID OUT OF TIE EQUIPM 14T ACCOUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTdENT` BUDGET, THE SAID SUM BEING THE CI`T'Y OF SOUTii' MIPIVIIIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE, PURCHASE OF A FIRE MUCK. UOIEREAS, the 'South, Miami Lions Club and the South 'Miami Lodge #153 of the Knights' of Pythias, have sponsored the purchase of a >fire truck, by public subscription, the said truck to be given, once fully paid, to the City of South 'Miami, free of any encumbrances, and '? WIiEREAS, the above mentioned organizations have paid all but the above mentioned amount to the purchase of the said fire truck, and WHEREAS, it is the consensus of the City Council of the City of South Miami and of many citizens of the tovrn that the City of South Miami should participate in the above enterprise to the extent of the sum of Throe Hundred Fourteen and no/100 (?314.00) Dollars herein mentioned* N(AV, THEREhURE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUT[I MIAMI: That the sum of Three Hundred Fourteen and no/100 (0314.00) Dollars be and heroby is appropriated from the Equipment account of the Piro Department, Budget of the City of South Miami, as the City of South Miami contribution towards the purchase of the said ,fire truck. BE IT RURTHER 'RESOLVED that the said sum be paid to rho Industrial Savings Bank, of Miami$ Florida, for final payment of the above montioned Piro truck, with tho under tanding that a clear title to the said fire truck is to be givon to rho City as soon as the title transfer from, the State to the City clears. Councilman And.rows, socondod 'by Councilman Corley, moved that Rosolution Nos 354 be adopted as read. Botion carried by poll, as followas Corloy yos Carballo yen Groh= yos. Andram yen Prebish yds 'rosidatt Prabiaht, 'rat tho appoltit;adiA. of 01, la• Willia on August 1, 11.050, askod if this was to be Probationary or pez tidht? 4) Page --g Councilman Gresham reported that the general public is not too well satisfied with the man. He knays no-diin!, abou•b tla man !personally. Mayor Acker stated he has no comments but his recommendation is for a probationary period for all employees regardless of who it is. i, P. E. Tripp stated he waon the Personnel Board and wants, the question of ability akn wered. Chief Melton stated the man is slow, does not answer calls right, there ere a lot of kicks from t Vol he the the Volunteer Firemen who said they would not go with him on the truck, and we need rs for fine fighting. He does not want to hurt the man in ary way. Councilman Andrews stated' the Chief should either definitely say the man is O.K. or not,, they 'should not depend on what the people say. Chief Belton, thereupon said that he will say that he is not satisfied with the men. Councilman Carballo suggested advertising again for a fireman and giving this man to October ist. Following further discussion, Councilman Carballo moved that G. L. Willis' services be discontinued as of the end of the month and in the meantime advertise for opening of new job and in the interim period the Mayor make a temporary appointment. Motiob lost for want of a second. Mayor Acker stated they should go by the formula of the Charter. President Prebish suggested that the Council advise Mayor Acker to germinate the employment of G. L. Willis as of September 30th., that the Mayor make a temporary appointment and sit .,� with the Personnel Board and then recommend the employment of a near employnifb. Follav ing discussion, end upon recommendation of President Prebish, Councilman Carballo, seconded by Coumilman Gresham, moved that the Council advise Mayor Aokdt to terminate the employment of G L. Willis as of September 30 1950, that the Mayor make a temporary appointment in the interim, that the City Clerk advertise, the opening and that the Personnel Board report to the Mayor who will thereupon make his recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. POLICE: i President Prebish said he would like to request bids fors new motor cycle with a trade in. Councilman Gresham asked if he intended to equip it with radio, Chief McKinney said "no." Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Carballo, moved that bids, to be opened the first meeting in October, be asked for the purchase of a new motorcycle, taking into con- sideration trade -in of ,prosont' motorcycle. Notion carried. 'resident Prebish reported that the now police car is to be assembled on the 19the of this month at Atlanta, so that they rAy expect possible dolivory by the P rat of the month. President Prebish next brought up iho quostion of pry, mat the police Doparbnont; is under- paid,, per discusnionse lie.su gestod that a -t and that the depar� g -O basis gG pay scale be established on soma defini c � 'pmt be broken down. into Categories ,such as {1) foot patroYmen, ' (2) radio 11 patrol ofi'icers, (3) police sergeant and (4) Police Chief. (she base ay thfit; an employee would bo hirid at, and that each year a merit system would be not up* His idea on the PAY scale At 'U* =Wfit WU X00. f0r .moot patrol 95..' r: ie cf�ciat+r, �32a��►. for police nergeant and $06, for Police Chief, with crdaae. Ile would like the Council to diseusn Its 6t,".1tWo on such a program as sambaed Page - -5 After discussion, re; pension, insurance and merit system, President Prebish suggested call- ing it the Employees Merit System and Insurance and Pension Plan C ommittee and named Councilman Preble as chairman, Mayor Ac1mr, H. H. Barrow and himself to this committee. President Prebish suggested making raises ,at this time but that they in no way be ;considered base pay, as follows, ti W y, ?J A. Pressle Jr. to X20 0:00 per month W. O.Tanner, Edison Sout, Joseph Stephens, each to $220. per month E. W. McKinney to $275.00 per month M Finch and H Roberts to $190.00 per month, each ° all effective as of'September 1st. Councilmaas Preble joined the meeting at this point, 11:25 P.M. gmunoilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, movod that on the recommendation of President Prebish, the following salaries shall become effective as of Septerber let., 'in the Police Department: E. W. McKinney, Chief 275.00 E. Tatum, Sergeant 250.00 W. 0. Tanner 220.00 ) Edison Stout 220.00 per month Joseph Stephens 220.00 Wo A. Pressley, Jre 200.00, Marion Finch 190.00 ) Henry Roberts 190.00 -, Motion earried by poll, as follows: Corley yes Preble yes Carballo yes Gresham yes .Andrews yes Prebish yes STREETS & PARKS Chairman Gresham brought up the matter of street signs and the numbering system, whether to remain on the City;s system or change over to County. He wants to got street signs up but wants the feeling of the Council. Mayor Ackor,atated they should have street signs but the mechanics of changing over will take time and expense. He suggested putting up inexpensive signs and work from there to detarmine tho system wanted. It would take some kind of survey, possibly thru the Chamber of Commerce, to see_Yhat tho Feelings of tho people are on the matter. Attorney Ruff suggested appointing a committeo to make a survey and inquire and comp back with a roco=wndation of a, system that Muld tie up with tho Counby system. Pros ident ltrobl3h natod 'Councilman Creaham, Dr. Tharp, Ceorgo Brbwor and A. J. Robozo to this committoe. Re: engineoring in :ho colored zootionp Mayor Ackor reporood ho had tal:kod with soveral, 7fe C. Miss was the 3rd. man. Ono would not do, another would do it in his sober ZOMe tts,, several firms mtod a rutainor plus casts& o bolievos it our boat bet, to gob a graduate from an engittooring school, of tho problems we have, nsost -of thorn coati bo sdvod by a trainod etiginaar who was "gruon." Councilman Androm said they halo a good do itisor rat An." , 80priligse President Probish aakdd tits 21aycr to 3:0* Into 't ho °problon as a, eo ttae of eue end h:+s a. dotInito reowzaadatim :n -wook, Page —'6 Mayor Acker said in the meantime he and C ouncilman Gresham would s eo if they can get hold of Bliss and mn1;e him do the work. Councilman Gresham also reported on the various pieces of "junk" setting up in the yard back of the City Hall - the old school bus chassis, old Dodge pick -up, etc. and believes they should dispose of them to the junk man. Following discussion, Councilmen Andrews, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the City advertise a public sale and take the best offer, on obsolete equipment, rederving the right to decline all bids, for Saturday noon, September 30th., to be advertised in the RIVIERA TIMES- Motion carried. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Andrews, moved that the salary of Gilbert Burmeister, -who has been with the City since Deconber 1,' 19498 be raised to- x7200.00 per month, effective September lst.' Motion carried by poll, as follows Corley yes Proble yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes. Prebish yes President Prebish instructed the Council to advise p ise the Clerkofwhat they intend to bring u at the, meetings, p so that proper resolutions etc. can be prepared. BUILDINGSs andnhe believes ea as steed allowance should be given the two eaolume of construction in South Miami g inspectors. Mr. Gammage received part of that in payment of supervisor of the Garbage collection. Mr..Powell is getting $220. salary per month. Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Ben Ce Powell shall be given $20.00 per month gas allowance, effective September 1st. Motion carried by poll, as follows: Corley ,yes Preble yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes Re: a Plumbing. Inspector, Councilman Andrews suggested letting that ride as it is,, in view of current conditions* F11TANCEs Chairman Preble stated he had left that with the Mayor, because he was not certain he would got back in time. SPECIAL C019,11TTEES t President Prebish, on the matter of procedure on traffic summons, on no inspections on out -of -city oars, roportod that Chief McKinney had adjusted this satisfactorily. REPORTS OF OFI3 CE 6" st President Prebish stated that Attoaney Ruff wantod authority re= a stipulation by Henry Fuller, attorney for Julian Carballo, which waives tho right of the City to have oral argument at the appeal. Ise stated it would be of no particular detrimont to the City to -waive this, further argument is not noc©ssary to oaercomo anything. If agrdeable with the CoU#a12s ho -muld like to direct Attornoy huff to enter into this stipulation. CounciLnu s ,n City Outer rate 'the with ifanry W. FullerWdivingla gumntin `= CAVdnal AppOl A359, State of Incrids and City of South liiani plaintifr , Vs. Julian Carballo„ Defendante kation carried.' W Page = -7 Attorney Ruff reported on another case f ile d by Att orney Full er, -attacking the C ity Code sand requested that the City Clerk be instructed to record the original code and Charter,' involving an approximate cost of $$72.00 J Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Proble, moved that the City Clerk be instructed to place the :original Code (also known as Ordinance 44) and the Charter on record, at an approximate cost of $72.00 more or less. a Motion carried by poll, as follows: Corley yes Preble'yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes Attorney Ruff also reported that the Forsell deed for 25 ft. of RJW on hot 48 AMERICAN TOWSITE had been given free. Councilman Carballo, re: doing; something about Ordinance No. l and the recommendation of the Charter Board. ;Councilman Andrews 'asked, how about giving it to a firm of attorneys? President Prebish thought that the only an following discussion, Councilman Andrews suggested that Franklin Parsons, attorney who is well qualified, be contacted and get an estimate for the next meeting. Attorney Ruff will contact him. Councilman Andrews, re: the Caningtou case, Attorney Ruff believes it set for October 21. Councilman Andrews asked if he thinks he can beat the case or feels that he needs assistance. Attorney Ruff stated he has studied and believes there is only one answer but whether the 'Judge y he has, sufficient `testimony and 'w�.11 see the same way is another matter. He fools precedent. Mayor Acker recommended that E. H. Rogers be given a $25.00 per month raise -- is oldest employee with the City (14 years, same as the Clerk) and warranted' a pay raise. He is rated as assistant 'Fire Chief 'and it would be discrimination not to do this. Councilman Carballo said there was no discrimination. He was getting two salaries at the time the budget was made and resigned after 'that. As to ,225., he believes that is a little too much. He does not object to a raise, on base pay rate. Councilman Andrews stated an employee's service should be recognized when increases are being passed around, and he would rido along with •the Mayor on the 025.00. Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the salary of E. H Rogers be increased to 4$225. per month, effective September 1. Motion carried by poll, as followss Corley yes Preble' yes Carballo yes Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes Mayor Acker then gave Finance Chairman Preble's recommendation, that Mrs. Ruby BarRell be increased to '$900.00 per month and P. Do Loyless placed on full time basis as assistant City Clerk at 4;225.00 per month, both as of September late Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman preble, moved that the rocomstendation of the Mayor be taken. Councilman Carballo stated that'Vr. Loyloss is a tomporary employee for 50 days, now they ,make him asaistrmt City Clod:. iV Page-8 Councilman Carballo stated they neodod a competent stenographer who can take records of 'meetings, court, zoning board, etc. Councilman Andrews stated Mr. Loyless is a competent bookkeeper but questions the assistant c City Clerk. They definitely have need of such an employee (bookkeeper) but does believe anyone should be designated as assistant City Clerk. Councilman. Prdblos seconded by Councilman Andrevis moved to amend the motion by taking out the suggestion that Yr. Loyless be made assistant City Clerk. On a call for the vote on the amendment, it was carried. On a call for the motion as amended, that Mrs. BerRell's salary be raised to $200.00 per month, and Mr. Loyless put on a full time basis at $225. , per month effective September lst., it,was < carried by poll, as follows Corley yes Preble yes Carballo no Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes Mayor Acker recommended that the salary of the City Clark be raised $25.00 per month. Councilman Corley asked how about including Mrs. Carballo and Mrs. S:auerland in that. Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that salaries effective September 1, be set as follows Faye Sauerland 175.00 per month Elva N Carballo 195.00 ,par month Sylva G. martin 295.00 per month (an increase of 525.00) Motion carried by ;poll, as follows: Corley yes Preble yes Carballo not voting Gresham yes Andrews yes Prebish yes The following bills were submitted for approval and payments PETTY CASH IMIS - - AUGUST, 1950 recording fee A -7 1960 stamps 5925 postals 12000 C -3 17,.25' ! City 25 Gas allowance C -6 5600 C 22. .labor on Hall 1� -3 light bulbs' U - -1 .72M 5.22 spark plugs P -2 2.40 stamps S -5 6900 - Misc. returned checks Disc. 50 Totaling Potty Cash to August 37.67- per itemized 'list Florida Power & Light Company 303.53 lights for Sep.enibbr City of Miami SO.00 Police radio aeboling _L91.60 payable out of GEIrMt FMID Page - -9 Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Cor7a y, moved that the bills be paid as read.