1951-03-06 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGA =, A - -- March 2 1961
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Roll Call
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Approval of minutes .of Special yeet'ing March 19 11-D. 1951
,Annex 1
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Petitions; and Communications.
Item 1. Request for rental of Community Bldg. by Dade Co. -
Employee Union, for each 2nd and 4th-Vied. of the
month at 8 p.m.I startil�; March 14.
Item 2.. Request for rental of Community Bldg. for Sat., March 10'
f f for the hours 1:.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. by the Youth Round Up
(Betty . and - Miami Daily News) •'�
Item 11. Request for church sign �, '' ` "' ""
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Unfinished Business.
Item 3. Request for re- zoning from R -1 to C -1, of the ate. /i :•Care,
man property..
Item 4. Bid submitted by the Sanitan Corp. for the collection.
and disposal of all garbage and trash to be collected
1 with;iul the corporate limits of the City of So-,Miami.
Item 6. Complaint on amateur radio station operated by Mr.
Frank H. Stephens,Jr., 00 N.Red Rd.(,Inestigated by
Ltr. Gammage) � flees
Item 7. Authorization of purchase of fire hydrant, now available
and stored at Fire. Station ($84.30) ",�r., � n *. ,',,, Y
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Item 8. Bill for the installation of fire hydrant at M9 Car. of
5th Ave. & PT.4th St. installed by Consumers ?later Co.
4($173.07)
Item 9. Report from City Attorney on Frost property
Item 10. Question of purchase from Mrs-Grace Bower of the property n
confiscated by the City.
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I1ew Business'.
None
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'Report of standing committees.
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Report of special eommitteds
Report oy committeemen
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Financial sport.
A1lthot- ization of iaygient of bills
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Adjourn
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF 'SOUTH MIAMI HELD ,
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, A.D. 1951
AT THE O0Wj1UNITY BUILDING AT 8 :00 P.M.
h eting w responding called to b Mayor Fritz with all members of the Council and
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Attorney o roll call.
Mayor Fritz stated that copies of the minutes of the induction meeting :o£ March 1 had
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already, been delivered to the members of the Council. Were there any corrections:!
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the minutes of the
meeting of March 1 be adopted as individually read. Motion carried.,
Item 1. Reading of request for use of Community Building on the '2nd. and 4th.
Wednesday of each month, by the Dade County Employees Union.
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gres?iam moved •that�bhey withhold action on
the request of the Dade County Employees Union at least until another meeting.
Motion carried.
Item 2. Reading of request for use of Community Building n, Saturday, March 10
from :30 to 4:00 P.M., for auditions for the Youth Round -up (Betty Ward of the
Miami Daily News).
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that they grant the use of
the hall for that day.
s Motion carried.
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Item 11. Reading of request for permission to put up a church sign 4 x'8 ft.
signs y ie Rev. Je D. Henderson of the Riviera Presbyterian Church on behalf of
the Ministerial Association of ,South Miami.
Councilmen Gluck stated the wording of the sign is to include an item re: safety.
Councilman Gresham,, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that a committee be appointed
to work with the Ministerial Association to work out a sign and the location thereof.
Motion carried.
Mayor Fritz named Councilman Gresham as chairman and Councilman Gluck and A. J. Rebozo
to serve as a committso to work with the Ministerial Association on a sign for the
churches.
MIF1111SHED BUSIUMS
Item 36 The following recommendation wan received from the Advisory Zoning Board
on the B. Care proportys
"Res lots 61 to 63, 64 to 69 and 88 to 82 - 11. A. LAW21S MD. Pg 3 -1980
A hearing for a cliango to C-1 toning on the above described lots was hold
Jeptomber 95, 1960 and tho r000=w elation for said ehange will be =de contingent
on a 1+0 ft. A/W baing given by tho ownora of tlieae lots. Tho worle. o. proeuring these
It/# doodo It in process of boing earried out.
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A. Be Core, owner of Lots 51 and 52 less the E. 50 ft. thereof, IN. A. LARKINS
him to convert it to the aforesaid C - -1 use,rDer attached co his building to enable
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SUBD. has applied copy of his letter.,
It is recommended that permit be issued to Mr. Core on this application, and
in accordance with the provisions of his letter when he has given his RAT deed."
In his letter, Mr. Core stated it is his intention to use the building for a tea- roo:a,
and that ample off - street parking is provided for, and agreed to give the R�l'Y deed
requested for street- widening purposes,
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved, that they accept the re-
comaendation of the Zoning Board on the A. B. Core property.
" Motion carried by poll, as follows;
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Item 4. The Sanitan, Inc. bid for the collection and disposal of all garbage and
trashTnSouth Miami, opened at the regular Council meeting of February 6, and action
withheld for the incoming Council.
Following discussion on the bid and specifications, Councilman Corley, seconded by
Councilman Gluck., moved that the bid of Sanitan, Inc. be rejected.
Motion carried by poll,, as follows:'
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
„ Mr. Kelley said he will be glad at any time to consult with them on getting organized..
Councilman Corley stated that Mr- Kelly had helped him in more ways than one.
Item 6. Res complaint on amateur radio station operated by Frank H. Stephens, _Jr.
700 . ed oad.
R. C. Gammage, Electrical Inspector, reported that as per instructions he got < in
touch with Mr. Stephens, owner# of the broadcasting station, he investigated the
neighborhood, looked into power disturbances in the neighborhood, found another
station in the County within a half mile. Several sets around there may have trouble
but Mr. Stephens is not entirely to blame, there is a;66,000 volt transmission line,
A 13,200 volt next to the residences and a 13,200 volt on the other side. There is
a lot of interference, it is very dry and dusty, mating a slime on insulators that
runs to the ground, there is an arc - welder, there are also driers -Ath machines. The
City, according to Ordinance #191, has no control over -this, the only thing that
could be done would be to declare a nuisance and then find out who that is. Even
airplanes raise interference. lie stated that Mr. Stephens has conformed to Ord. ;191
and his installation is according to the Underwriters Rules and Regulations.
Councilman Darrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that in view of Mrs Gammagals
report they dismiss the complaints against Mr. Stephens' station. Motion carried.
Itom ?. Entered in error. rhis matter was taken ,care of by the last Council.
Item 8o gill for installation of firs hydrant at corner of No. 5th. Avenue
and, U o":`�4T St., by Consumers 'Water Co., in the total amount of $173.07.
COU a rt flail and action tabled for -this Couneilat the last regular meeting of the previoa�i
MA or A-itc stted this had boon reported
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Councilman Gresham, s econded by Councilman Bryant moved that the City Attorney be in-
structed to draw a resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a fire
hydrant at No. 4th. St., and No. 5th. Ave. at a total cost of $173.07.
Councilman - Gluck asked that in view of the Charter requirements that items over $100.
cannot be bought without bid, the Consumers ;'Pater Company be asked to make a break-
down.
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Mayor Fritz reported he had talked with Consumers Water Co. today and they have agreed
not to install any more hydrants without proper authorization.
Councilman Gresham reported the arrangement made by ex- Councilman.Carballo for getting
hydrants from Miami's stockpile (samm Company) and then rep]a cing them.
Motion carried by poll, as follows;
Gluck yes" Barrow yes; Gresham yes Bryant ye. Corley yes
Item 9. Report of Attomey Ruff on the Frost property.
Attorney Ruff stated he had been authorized by the last Council to offer the cancellation
of improvement liens against the Frost property in exchange for a deed to the tri-
angular corner. He made this offer to Henry Fuller, attorney for Mr. Frost, but
the offer as of this date has not been formally rejected or accepted. A; discussion
with Mr. Fuller indicated that Mr. Frost considers that the City has used the property
for years and with other damages would want a figure more in the neighborhood of $400.
Councilman Gluck stated that Mr. Frost came to see him with Councilman Bryant and
they went with a 'stool tape to measure -it and submitted a scaled sketch.
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that an offer be made to
Mr. Frost to set aside the liens of $172.31 with interest of approximately $45.00
totaling $917.31 and allow him an additional $99`.99 to 'buy the corner up to a certain
point to give the City the fire well.
Motion carried by poll, as follows.
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Item 10. Question of purchase from Mrs. Grace Hower of the property confiscated
by the-Cfty.
Mayor Fritz read the letter from Lucien C. Proby, attorney for Mrs. Boyer.
Attorney Ruff reported th had met as a committee. subsequent discussion
of county vs. city liabilit e
y because the county maintains that R/W They are still
waiting for replies From the County Zoning Board as to the exact amount of footage
under the jurisdiction of the city. He suggested the City purchase it and hold
until the County condemns and than purchase from the City. The price of $250. was
agreed at tho last meeting as fair. He believes Mrs. Bower will accent.
Following discussion, Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Gresham moved that
the question of the Grace Boner property eontiscatod by the City be tabled. Motion
carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes 'Barrow yes Greakum yon Bryant yes Corley yes
Recent was doclnrdd at GsSS P.M. and busivass :roaumod, at 10olU � !!.
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NEW BUSINESS: 'There was no new business but Mayor Fritz discussed the matter of re-
quests to be submitted in writing and again explained the ,procedure for Council
meetings, as outlined in the meeting of `March 1.-
Reports of 'Standing 'Committees were as follows:
Streets & Sewers: Councilman Gluck reported on the proposed re- numbering of streets
and read a letter from the Postmaster in Miami, stating the Department would be in
favor of the change
Following discussion, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Barrow, moved that
Councilman Gluck approach an engineer on the subject of re- numbering the streets and
draw up a proposal to be submitted to the Council.
Attorney Ruff talked of the activity of the Zoning and Planning Board and suggested
that Councilman Gluck contact an engineer and then turn it over to the Zoning and
Planning 'Board to conduct the hearing.
Councilman Gluck discussed the engineering needed, re: grade lines, etc., and said
the Planning Board has too much to do already.
Mayor Fritz stated the motion does not conflict with the Zoning and Planning !Board
but asked Attorney Ruff whether the action taken would conflicts Would it be ad-
visable to dissolve the Zoning and Planning Board and re- establish as 2 Boards?
Attorney Ruff believes the ;present Board -would ;agree that it should be broken into
2 groups and said the proposed action is O.K. Re: diiolving the Board and re- creating
he would suggest discussing that with the present members of the Board.
Dr. Tharp said they will have a letter from the Advisory Zoning and Planning Board
along that line. If the Council will work with the present Zoning Board and present
a workable program, that every member would resign and the Council could go ahead
and work with a new proposal. Re: Councilman Grluck's suggestion of appointing
technicians to this Board, it is good if you could get technicians who would be
willing to give many hours to this work. They probably need to appoint some citizens
to act in aiding the Council in making or recommending a policy. "With that Board'
of citizens they will have to have paid City 'employees to do the work. Only with
some such system as that can they - expect "to go ,ahead. He discussed "spot zoning."
µ Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Buildings and Parkss Councilman Barron stated that the building permit reports for
January and February show that we are still growing. Most of these building permits
are above the average size house. He would like to get the City Hall building covered
over a little bit with some water -prodf paint, and asked if it would be permissible
to act without bids on a labor basis. lie was told to go ahead'.
Public Safet s Councilman Gresham stated they are going to change the system on car
inspections and will get now cards to provide a double filing system. The new stickers,
aro to be in tomorrow.
Penances :N No report tonight.
Sanitationt Councilman Corley said what he has in mind vrill take more than $100. by
a long sot. Since they have rejected the bid of Sanitan, Inc. he thinks they should
advertise for bids for a S ton or ,5 ton truck and aloo for a comprossor -type body to
be installed on that truck, and also a'bull -dozer for that pit, as a boginnor. They
now pick q about 20 to 21 tons of garbugo per day.
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Councilman Barrovr, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Councilman Corley be
given permission to proceed with woxking,up bids to advertise for this equipment.;
Councilman Gresham stated that no new tractors are available now. We will have to
buy a used one.;
Councilman Gluck, re: buying over of a period of time (years.)
Councilman Corley said a bull -dozer can be bouj►t on a monthly rental basis
Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Re: SPECIAL 001a ITTEES s
Mr. Carballo asked about special comnai.ttees and Mayor Fritz stated they were carried
over for 15 days.
The following bills were submitted for approval and payment for 'February expenditures
which did not come under routine expenditures authorized to be included in the 'bills
approved on February 28 by the outgoing Councils
Highway Motor Service 40.80`x- repairs to fire truck
payable out of GWERAL FUND.
Cecil T. Carter 32.50,1\bull -dozer service on H -20
Payable out of RESEI.'VE FUND
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that the bills be paid as
Mayor Pritz stated we are nearing the end of the fiscal year and should have & budget
report before any more bills are paid. Each Councilman should determine the funds
remaining in his department before O.K.ing any more bills.
Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes?
Councilman Barrow asked that the Clerk furnish each individual Councilman with a
budket report of his department and the Clerk was so instructed.
Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried and the meeting was ,adjourned at approximately 11:03 P.M.
Fayor and aside of the City Council
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