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1950-11-07 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY' EVENING, MV1h1BER 7, A.D. 1950 AT THE CITY HALL AT 8s00 P.M. President ;Prebish called the meeting, which was 'being held at the City Hall because of the General Election at the Community Building, to order, with Councilmen Proble, Rebozo, Gresham end Probish responding to °roll call and Councilmen Carballo and Andrevis, Mayor Acker and Attorney Ruff joining the meeting somevdiat later. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3rd., of the adjourned meetings of October 10 and;16, of the special meetings of October 18 and 24, were respectively read and approved as read. - President Prebish read the legal notice calling for a hearing of obdections to the con- firmation of the rpreliminary assessment liens for H -16, published October 25 and Nova 1 in the Miami Daily News. Carp Gluck, representing the American Legion Post, stated that in view of their de- 'dication of lands, and streets alroady built by them at their expense, it is the re- quest g a their property is concerned. (This figure was erroneously stated,acorrect sfiauro is $179.55). Following discussion between Councilmen RebO£O and Andrews, and Mr. Gluci. , in which Mr. Gluck also pointed out that their building is used for civic purposes at no expense to the organizations and serves as a storm shelter for the entire community, Councilman Reboeo, seconded by Councilman Gresham, -moved that the request of the Legion be granted* Motion carried. J. P•, Jackson discussed his assessment, but after discussion made no objection. Resolution 'No. 367Ams then read, as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 367 /j A RESOLUTION CONFIRIaING THE PKELIIAINARY ASS.v.5SLTENT ROLLS MR HIGHKAY IMPROVEMENT H -16, SUBJECT TO EXCEPTION OF AMIRICAN LEGION OWNED PROPERTY. 1950 pursuant Council of said meeting Secti and -5 toot on November 7, ' , , A.D. p g 4 of the City Charter to hear all written objections to the confirmation of the Preliminary Assessment` Rolls for the cost of work in Highway District $ -16, and YEEREAS no objection thereto was made by any person interested in or affected by said rolls and the said assessment rolls appearing in all respects regular and in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the City Charter• NOtii, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY `COUNCIL OF' THE CITY OF SOUTH 3QAMitI s le That the prima facie assessment an apportioned and indicated on said Preliminary Assessment Rolls be and it is hereby in all things confirmed and sustained against any and all lots or parcels of the ground described therein, subject to exception or American Legion owned property, to -vet: Lots 1 and 8 PIRECREST VILLAS ADDITION PS 48 -63 and NEB of Sff- of NE-, less k1W and less E. 165 ft, and less tho Yl. 165,ft , Section 36, Twp. 54 S., Rge. 40 E. :Page - -`2 2., That the sums or amounts assessed against each of the lots or parcels of ground in said Preliminary Assessment Rolls are less than the amount that each of said lots or parcels. of ground is especially benefitted by said - improvement and that such amounts are in proportion to the special benefits that the proporty'received and according to frontage, and not in excess of the special benefits to the property assessed. 3. That the total cost of said improvements in the sum of 43,179.99 for H -16 be, and the" same are, hereby approved end confirmed. 4. That thirty days after the above confirmation of assessments, the amount apportioned and assessed against each lot or parcel of groUndL shall be due and pay able at the office of the Mayor at the City Hall, but that if the owner of any ;lot or parcel shall file with the Mayor before such date on which full payment is required, his or her written undertaking waiving all irregularity and illegality in connection with the said assessment against such lot or parcel, he or she shall have the privilege of paying the same in equal annual installments in each of five succeeding year #, with interest upon such deferred installments' at the rate of six 'percent (er.) per annum, payable annually from the date on which such assessment would be due if such under- taking were not filed* AA Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman: Carballo, moved that Resolution Ito. 367 - -Ae adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows: Gresham yea Carballo yes Andrews.yes Rebozo yes Preble yes Prebish yes Mrs'. David 0. Frye appeared before the Council in connection with a proposed Youth Center for the colored section. She stated that Marshall Killiamson had agreed to sell a trabt of land 65 ft. by approximately 150 ft. for $1200., adjoining the colored school property,, that the .colored people would put up the building. Following_ discussion as to the extent to which this should be done, by the City or by i, subscription, President Prebish named the following committee: Councilman Gresham as chairman, with Councilman Carballo and Mr. Boyden to serve with hint Mrs. Frye stated these people want to show their good faith by putting up the building. They ask only for the ground and to have it bull - dozed. Councilman Carballo stated Cecil Carter agreed to bull doze the property as his donation. A letter from J B. Slocum requesting interpretation of a zoning classification for a proposed open -air dairy store was read. Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that it be referred to the Z oning Board. Motion carried. A letter from Hurry D. L. Kaye, M.D., asking for a change to liberal rohing on his lots in Block l WESTERF'IELD IWOR, was rend. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Problo, moved that it be referred to the Zoning Board. ]lotion' carried* The Clark reported the informal recommendation of the Zoning Board on the request of Alexandra Bervy for approval of a day nursery at 409 youth ',)nd. Avenue, as follows.& That permit be granted with renewal privilege at the and of 12 months, if there are no complaints. Counoilmm Gresham, seconded by Councilmen Andrews, moved that the 'request be granted subject to the Zoning board's reoomondatinn for renewal at the and of 12 moathn if there are no complaint r Page - -3 Motion carried. R. F. Robinson, representing. Slater -Byrne Management Associates, of " Now 'York City, explained that they make surveys, getting into every phase of the municipal operations, give a report and propose to streamline the City government, and submitted a base proposal, p ed that the charge shall not be over $600. for the survey. in �hiich it provided Following discussion, in which the need of an engineer's services were stressed, President " Prebish referred Mr. Robinson's literature to Councilmen Preble. President Prebish read the notice of the forthcoming annual mooting Nov. 12, 13 end 14 at Lakeland - of the Florida League of Municipaliti eso> Councilman Carbal'lo presented a written communication in reference to a release to the City, which President Prebish read, together with the release drawn up by Attorney Ruff. He then read the release dictated by Coimcilmsn. Carballo's attorney. After considerable discussion regarding wor�ing of releaseq Councilman Reboz6 asked if it would be proper to emend resolution If-366 by dropping the last sentenose Attorney Ruff replied they can amend the resolution, but the question is whether it is proper to .do what they are doing. The re- imbursement of monies is not necessarily proper. A short recess was declared at 11:00 P.M. and business was resumed at 11:150 Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Rebozo, moved that the City Clerk be instructed to accept the release submitted by Mr. Carballc and issue the necessary check to cover. Motion carried by poll, as followsr Gresham yes Andrews yes Rebozo yes Preble yes Prebish yes at o'clock and suggested de- viating from the regular order to take oaro of emergency Councilman Andrews stated he will move for adjournment y matters. Attorney Ruff, re's the Canington suit, reported that the Circuit Court has dismissed the suit but that Attorney Proby indicated his intent of carrying on the suit against B. C. Powell• Mr. Canington cannot collect from the City for any back salary, however* Councilman Andrews stated he believes Attorney Ruff should be commended for the work done on this case* The following bills were submitted for approval and payment. BILLS PAYABLE - NOVEMBER 1, 1950 All -Miami Motors, Inc. 932.24, auto police dept• Appraisal Fees, B.C. Powelly R. C. Gamnago, E.G. Newham. A 6.00 15.00' appraisal fees Bailey Lumber Yards 54.46 J lumber Biscayne Tent & Awning Co. 26.00 tarpaulin for fire truck Bryant's Corner service Station 39643' gas, oil, repairs,'etce Cecil T • Carter 115.00 bull - dozing pit - City of Miami 5C•W police rsdio Denning's, Inc* 31.13 hardware Dorn - Martin Drug Co., Iwo 3.S5 flashUghts etc• Ralph Edvmrd's. 'Lawn Mower Shop _ 4.00 ` sharpen mower Electric Sales & Service, Inca 32.76 kit for police car Fla. Municipal Supplies, Ino. 30.00 ` posts for signs Fla. Power & Light Co., Oct. & Nov*' 609. 72 * street lights `. Foster printing Co,; „ 41.50, printing Mr. Foste0 s Store 8082. office supplies R. Ce Gammage 174.60' electrical fees Guarantee Soap & Chemical Co. 8.00` for prisoners Hallock & Jennings. Motor Shop 42.50 repair sires Holsum Lunch 44.40, prisoners' meals Long ;Office Supply 4.00 office supplies Loyd's Garage 96.75 repairs, eta. A. C. MoGarey 8.10^ transfer service Mack's Cycle Shop 1.001 V belt Miami Tire Retread ing Co 9.05 vulcanizing Lire Miami c. 80.25 uniforms Mire -Flex Co., Inc* 74.35. signs, police dept• Motor Vehicle Commissioner 4.25,` title sad X tag Checker Norman Service Station 22.44+, 2 tires Oolite Rock Co. 191.25 ' pit rook Joe Pfeiffer 22.50• painting signs Skagseth Stationery Cot# Inc* 6.40;, office supplies South Miami Atlantic Service 62.18 h gas, oil, repairs, etc. South Miami Riding Club 100.00, publicity Billy Temple Motorcycle Coo 996.00 �motorcycla Be Le Thompson 56.75 fire well Turner Bros. & Coe 17.55 � tubs' 'Wheeler Blue print Coo 3.62 � 'maps Petty Cash 45.W per itemized list John Ruff 250.00 A attorney fees' Ted Crockett' 15.64 ice Bond Equipment Co. 2.75A stencils, ink Totaling payable out of GENERAL FUND Bryant's Corner Service Station 38o32,r gas, oil, etas Miami 'Daily News 25.76' legal'noticee; Oolite Rock Co. 334.05 , pit rock Petty Cash 69ZO, postage "MM Totaling payable out of RESERVE FUND PETTY CASH ITEMS - - OCTOBER 1950 Recording fee A4 1.60 envelopes .10 stamps 15800 C -3 15010 furniture polish :IT .%We Motor service' .60 gas allowance Oct* 5.00 C -6 6.02 C 21.12 surietic acid .35# sanif lush — 1' laundry 1.14 P -5 1099 •temps 9-2 19.50 slip hooks 1e000 buttery blob .10 SP -f 1.10 p2 +w�ti� 1�� * Sits and postele H -16 2060 Stamps A-19 1.60 -`RES E MID .r .. Wo CounaLlfta Andedws, soebuded by Coutteilma Etsboso„ rued the the bills be paid as road �1 Pag © -�5 Motion carried by poll, as followsi Gresham yes Carballo yes Andreas yes Rebozo yes Preble yes Prebish yes Resolution Na 368, as follows, was next read: RESOLUTION NO. 368 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS; ($100.00) FROM TITS PUBLICITY FUND TO THE SOUTH MIAMI RIDING CLUB. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI= 1. That the sum of One Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($100.00) be and the same is hereby authorized to be paid from the funds set aside in the budget for the 1650.51 fiscal year for ,publicity purposes, for the purchase of advertising space 0 in the South Mimi, Riding Club's 1950 Horse Show Program, and 29 Be it further resolved that the City Clerk is herein authorised to issue ,a check in the said sum of One Hundred and no/100 Dollars ($100.00) to the South Miami. Riding Club in payment thereof. Councilman Andrews, seconded by Councilman`Rebozo, moved that Resolution No 368 be adopted as read. Motion oarried by poll, as follows: Gresham yes Carballo yes Andrews yes Rebozo yos Preble yes Prebish yes Counci h= Prle seconded d by Councilman Gresham, moved that Ordinance No. 225, caption follows, or be F first reading in its entirety. , Motion carried and Ord- inance No. 223 ready ORDI DUCE NO. 22$ AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TEMPORARY VARIANCE TO CITIZENS LOAN COMPANY FOR TBE 1950 -52 OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE YEAR. Councilnt ,4a Carballo, asoonded by Councilman nndraras, then moved that OrdinancelToe 223 be placed on second reading by caption only. Motion carried and Ordinance No. 223 read by oaption only* Councilman Preble, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Ordinance I1os 223 be placed on third and final.reading in its ontiretye 'Motion carried, and Ordinanco 1:0. 223 read in its entirety. Councilmen Graa: =s seconded by Councilman Carballo, then nwlod that Ordinance No. 223 be adoptod as read, as an emergenoy ordinance. ;lotion carrioei by poll, is follow`e Gresham yos Carballo yes Andrews yea Rebozo yea Preblo yes Prebish yes Councilman Gresham, a0conded by Councilman Andrew, moved that V4 L. Pops ire empl oy od to coanoct the City 11611 to the ConaUmors Water Company mntor recently inatelled. ;lotion oarried. Page - -6 In connection with Improvement District H -19, Councilman Andrew*, seconded by Councilman Preble, :roved that C. Wittkow in exchange for a R/W to the No. 25 ft. of his acreage facing So. 2nd. Street be exempted from an assessment lion thereon for the proposed road improvement. Motion carried, Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Andrews, moved that Ordinance No. 2,22, caption of which follows, be placed on third and final reading in its entirety. Motion carried and Ordinance No. 222 read in its entirety tRDINANCE NO. 222 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BY ANNEJUNG BLOCKS 1, 2, 3 AND 5 OF DAVIS MANOR PB 51 PAGE 41, PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FWra DA, Councilman Carballo, seconded by Councilman Andrews,. moved that Ordinance No. 222 be adopted as road. Motion carried by poll, as followsi Gresham yea Carballo yes Andrews yes Rebozo yes Preble yes Prebish yea The question of refunds for payment of garbage service foes beyond January 1, 1951 aas brouGht up but no action taken at this time* Councilman Preble seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the meeting be ad- journed. -} Motion carried and. the meeting was adjourned at approximately 11: PON* es t, City Commoll ATTEST D ty C er