1951-03-20 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE.
CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY
EVENING, MARCH 20 A.D. 1951 AT THE
COYdivIUNITY BUILDIN, AT 8 :00 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fritz with all members of the Council and
Attorney Ruff responding to roll call.
Mayor Fritz reported that minutes of the regular meeting of March 6, had been dis-
tributed to members of the Co#noil, and read.
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilmen Corley, moved that the minutes of the` re-
gular meting of March 6 be 'adopted as individually read. Motion carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Item 12. A letter from the Florida State Chambor of ;Commerce re: an ad in the Directory.
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Barrow, moved that the City place an ad not
to exceed 1p100.00 in cost for that advertisement and allow the local Chamber of Commerce
to'word it to the best advantage of the City. Motion carried.
Item 13. A letter from the Advisory Zoning and Planning Board, addressed to the Mayor
and CiTty Council, 'recommending the retention of Ben Powell as Building Inspector
because of his efficient work in that capacity.
Mayor Fritz stated there would be no action at this time because the matter will
come up-, under regular order of business under "appointments."
Item 14.' A letter from the - Advisory Zoning and Planning Board, to the Mayor and City
Councl , stressing the need of the services of a full. -time qualified en 'Weer in
various phases of municipal work, including zoning and planning. -
Councilman Gresham stated he would like to see the new firm of engineers,that have
come into South Miami given a chance to come into this.
Councilman Gluck stated that he and Mayor Fritz had .meetings with !members of the
Rader- Cneppen- Tippets Etrgineering Company.
Mr. Rader was personally present, and stated they have complete staff for all kinds
of engineering. Their proposal was for a $100,00 per month retainer, and fees for
definite projects, and the entire proposal of the f irm of Rader- Knappen- Tippetts was
read:
Following further discussion, Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Corley, moves
that the City Council moot with the Zoning Board, if agreeable to them, Friday evening,,
to discuss ways and means of planning for the future of the City.
Motion carried.
Item 17. A letter from the Rev. Rarvey Morrison, asking permission to continue using
the Community Building for Sunday School services.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that they grant 'permission
to the South Miami Baptist Church to continue using tho Community Fuilding as r,o-
quested, for Sunday .school purposes. 14otion carried.
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Item 18. A letter from the Gr eater /R� lance Committee, re: the American 'Plannin'g and
Civ c�ssociation. Conference. ,
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that the City send a check
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for $50.00 for the City's share of expense in the forthcoming conference of the
American Planning and Civic Association. Motion carried by poll, as follows.
Gluck es Barrow es Gresham es Bryant yes, Corley yes.
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item 19. A letter from the Do Carlo Housing Corporation, asking that their Subdivision,
L DLAI'I GROVES, PB 51 -48, be brought; into the City.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Ordinance Not 2290 caption
of Aiich follows, be placed on first reading in its entirety.
ORDP_ ANCE NO. 229
AN ORDIN ANCE DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIiIMI TO JLNTX ,' LUDIdt- I GROVES, (LOTS 1 TO 20
INCL.) 'PB 51 -43, P•JBLIC R ECORDS OF DA.DE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Glti_rik yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes.
Having been read in its entirety, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley,
moved that Ordinance No. 229- be placed onl second reading by caption only. Motion
carried and Ordinance No. 229 read by caption only.
Item 20. A letter from Wallace Tropp, red: the S. 5th. St. "tobacco road" conditions.
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Mayor Fritz read the letter, in which &ir. Tropp acknowledged satisfaction as to the
road improvement.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corle y, moved that the com.aunication be
filed. Motion carried.
Item 21. -A letter from Rader- Knappen- Tippetts Engineering Go. setting forth an offer
for engineering services on a retainer basis of X100.00
per month and fees for add- ,
itional work. No act-ion taken at this time as this had
been covered in an earlier
item.
Item 22. Re: the Frost matter.
Following discussion, in which 1,Ir. Frost stated he had rejected the City's offer, and
I.iayor Fritz stated this Council has gone as far in e monetary way as it could,
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, made the, motion that 'they, have 3
real estate man appraise that corner and, -ahatover they appraise on it, have the
Frost Tien deducted from the it valuation of it and he be offered the difference.
Following: further discussion, Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gluck moved
that they table the motion on the table for two weeks;. Motion carried by poll, as
follows:
Glue Ik yes Barrow yet Gresham yes- Bryant yes' Corley yes
Item 27. Re= South Florida Roofing and Sheet F otnl Contractors' Association re-
comnondation for a rooPiq ordinanoo.
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Following discussion on the need for such a code, Councilman Barrmv, seconded by
Councilman Gresham, moved that they table action on the proposed ordinance until
the next meeting.
Votion carried, by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes, Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Item 28. Written complaint of R. Jungoblut ro:Idumping at the end of S, 1st. Ave., and
the condition of the pavement in S. 1st. Ave. from S. 8th. St. to S. 12th. St.
°Councilman Corley reported that a; ° "No Damping" sign has been placed this afternoon,
s at the end of S S. 1st;. Ave.
Councilman Gluck also reported that the complaint was being corrected by the placing
of signs.
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the communication be f ed
Motion carried.
Item 29. A letter from the South 'Miami Civic League, re: re- ntunbering the streets and
offering their services in the project.
R S. McClelland, Asst. Supt. of the I,liami P.O., said he thought it would be an im
provementp but that it would be a greater advantage to the citizens of South Mian
than to anyone else.
Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the communication from
the South Miami Civic League be placed on file and thank them for their offer o£ help.'
Motion carried.
Item 30 A petition for street improvement district in and around S. 12th. St
Following; discussion, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that
Resolution No. 387 be read. Motion carried.
RESOJJTION No. 387.
A RESOLUTION AUTHOT( ING LOCAL I12RO VEI.10T
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BE IT RDSOLVEU BY TIC ii:WOR AIM CITY COUNCIL OF mBE CI:TY OF SOUTH MIATAIt
1. That the local improvement described and designated as follows shall
be made under Section 62, Chapter 1397.2, Special Acts of Florida as aw nded
Re- building the following streets
So. 12th. St. from Red Road to 'So. 3rd. Ave.
So. 11th. St. from Red Road to So. 2nd. Ave.
So. ls't. Ate. from So. Sth. it. to So. 12th. St.
So. 2nd. Ave. from So. 11th. Ste to So. 12th. St.
all in S:A VIMI PARK, PB 17 -80, PAW MIAAIgIIEIGIUS PB 4.3 -37 and 25 -51, JICTOM.A.
VILLI1'S PB 51 -47 andlor acreage in i' of lma of NEh of SE-1 Section 35- 54 -40, and
all vrith a 5 -inch compacted lime rack base, primed and sealed with asphaltic oils
and treated bath 3/4 inch t4hito rock at an estimated cost of thirty -five cents
(SS /) per square yard.
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2 That it is hereby declared the intent of this City Council to
have such work: done by City forces without contract.
3 That the cost of sud-L improvement except intersections, the, cost of
` ^N which shall be borne by the City, shall be defrayed by a special assessment on, all
g g abutting upon s
as lots and lands adjoining and continuous or abounding and abuttin u on such stroo�,
y City , ' frontage ch s said
property is' hereby designated as Improvement District H- 2l basin which
4. That said special assessmmnts shall be payable thirty,* (30) days after
confirmation of such assessments or at such tines and in such installments as the
Council may designate pursuant to Chapter 13972, Special Acts of Florida 1929 as
amended.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Barrow, moved that Resolution No. 387 be
adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley ye
It, was 'agreed to hold the public hearing on proposed I mprovemenif District H -21 at
the next regular meeting on April 3.
Item 33. A request by Dr. Ira K Brandt for a variance to permit a doctor's office,
in a proposed residence.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the request be referred
to the Zoning Board. Motion carried,
Item 26. :Clarification of scope of responsibility and authority of Committeemen.
Requested by Commit Leeman J. M. Bryant.
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This was originally scheduled under "New Business," but Councilman Barrow, seconded
by Councilman Corley, moved that it be taken up at this time. motion carried.'
Councilman Bryant stated that he is asking for clarification by the City Attorney on
the question of the :authority of the Committeeman on Finance with reference to the
City Hall employees.
Attorney Ruff stated he had prepared an opinion, which he read.
Followsng considerable discussion,, Mayor Fritz, roe a leave of absenoe granted
without consent of the Council to an employee in the City ball, said it was because
of a question of whether the Committeemen of Finance had authority to grant it
without consulting the Mayor or the Council that the whole question arose*
Councilman Bryant said he wants someone also to clarify the matter, he has stated '
his position.
Councilman Gluck asked what is the condition of leave of absence.
Councilman Bryant stated it involved P. 1). Loylesc who has a seniority with the
F.B.C.;Ry., but is on the extra board subject to call only during the rush months.
Mr Loyless explained his position.
Following didouisioni, Councilman 4rashom, moved that the Mayor ,abide by Section 15 ;d 8
r ot the Charter Amendments*
io aoconds
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Following further discussion, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Barrow,;
moved that the City hall employees come under the jurisdiction of the Finance
Committeemen,;, J. M. Bryant. Motion carried.
Councilman Gresham,; seconded by, Councilman Barrow,; moved that P. D. Loyless be granted'
22 hours off ';3 days a week, until April 15, and that it be deducted from his salary.
Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck 'yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
A short recess was declared at 11:00 P,.M.
With the resumption of business, Mayor Fritz brought up as an emergency measure, the
written request of J. P. Jackson for the. use of the Commnunity Building' the 2nd. and
4th. Friday afternoons, from 2 to 4, for the meetings of the Townsend Club.
Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman G �eshwri, =moved that the Townsend Club be
granted the use of the Com�mznity Buildng_ free. of charge from 2 to 4 P.M. every 2nd.
and 4th. Friday in the month. "Motion carried°.Z�
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Item 1. Dade County Employees Union re: Community ;Building.
Councilman Barrow stated he had checked through the records and f ound- that Wednesday
was the only open date through the month and 'believes it should be held for local
people.
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that the request of the
ry Dade County Employees Union for the use of -life Community Building be denied.
Motion carried by poll, as follows: -
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Item 10. The Grace Bower matter of right -of -way, preNented by Attorney Proby.
:Following discussion, in which the question of sidewalks, and of jurisdiction - County
vs. City - was raised, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Barrow, moved that
Mrs. Bower has the privilege to block off this •"property until the City can get an
overall; plan and determine how much is necessary for a sidewalk.
Following further discussion, in which Mr. Proby said it was worth about 4$550. but she
would take $250. for all the property now being used by the public ('this did' not give
sufficient for a sidewalk.), the motion was carried by poll, as follows s
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Item 8. Re: Fire hydrants.
Councilman Gros ham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolution No. 388 be
read.
Motion carried, and Resolution No. 388 read, as follows:
RESO3TTION `NO. 388
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZVG TILE IVRCRASE AND INSTALLATION OF A FIRE
HYDRVIT AT THE NOKTMVMT 001MER OF NOATH 8th. AVENUE VND NORTH 4th.
STREET IN THE CITY' OF SOUTH t, 1 1,11
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL Or. SOUTH I:1L9A1L, FLORIDA :;
That a fire hydrant be purchased and installed at the northwest corner of
North 5th. Avenue and North 4th. Street in the City of South Miami, and that pay-
ment. for the purchase of -fire hydrant and for the cost of installation be made out
of the funds appropriated in the 1950-51 Budget under "Fire Hydrants, Installation
` and Stand -bye" and authorizing the City Clerk to issue warrants for said purchase3,
upon receipt of statements from the Consumers Water Company.
Councilman Gresha4i, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that Resolution No. 388 be
adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes' Bryant yes 'Corley yes -
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolution No. 389 be
read
Motion 'carried and Resolution No. 389 read, as follows
RESOLUTION NO. 389
A RESOLUTION AIJTrIORIZING TIE PAYMINT OF $92.37 TO
CONSUMERS WATER_COMPANY FUR THE INSTALLATION' OF FIRE
YDRA STREET.
N.W. 0OR14ER OF NORTH 5th, AVENUE AND NORTH
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDAr
That pursuant to Resolution No. 388 the sum of $92.37 be and the same is herein
authorized to be paid to Consumers Water Company for the cost of installation of
fire hydrant located at -the northwest ccrner of North 5the Avenue and North 4th. Street*
Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that` Resolution No. 389 be
adopted as read. Motion carried, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow ;yes Gresham yes- Bryant yes Corley yes
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolution No. 390 be
Motion carried and Resolution No. 390 read, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 390
A RESOWTION - AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $80,00 TO
00143 MS WATER COMPANY FOR FIRE HYDRANT AT N.W.
COINER OF NORTH 5th. AVENUE AND NORTH 4th. STREET.
BE ST RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLOPIDA#
That pursuant to Resolution No. 388 the sum of $80.70 be and the same is herein
authorized to be paid to Consumers Water Company for the purchase of the i5re hydrant
located at the northwest corner of North 5th. Avenue and Nor-& 4th. Street*
Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Rosolution No. 390 be
adopted as road, Motion carried by ,poll, as follows;
Gluck yes Darrow you Gresham yes Bryiint yes Corky yes.
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Item 32. Appropriations for additional budget funds,.
Following discussion of figures, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley,
moved that Resolution No. 391 be read. Notion carried and Resolution No. 391 was
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read, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 391
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE OF EXPE'Ji DITURES
IN THE OPERATION OF THE STREETS AND PARKS, F.L12E, POLICE
AND SANITATION DEPARTMENTS, RESPECTIVELY AND PUBLICITY,
AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TTIEREFORE.
WHEREAS, since July 1, 1950 and since the :adoption of the Budget for the current
fiscal year the costs of certain supplies end equipment have increased materially, and
ITiEREAS, it is essential to the efficient administration of the City and to
the safety and welfare of its residents that these servU es be maintained,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE30LV BY 773E MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF'SOUMI MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
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1. That.the aforesaid accounts be and they are hereby increased as follows:
to
Streets Parkst
Street Signs 150.00
Street Mtnce. Material 750.00
9000,00
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Fire Department:
Auto Expenses and Supplies 500eO0
Police Department=
Equipment 700.00
Police Radio Service 150900
850.00
\)Sanitation Department:
- Salaries 1,000.00
Auto Expense' 500.00
1,500.00
Publicity 200900
TOTALING: 3,950.00
2. That the necessary amounts to meet the increased expenditures authorized
hereby be and the same hereby are appropriated from available unappropriated revenue
of the city to the several affected accounts for the current fiscal year.
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that 'Resolution No. 391 be
adopted as read. Lotion carried by Poll, as follows s
Gluck yoc Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
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ibosi 31. Appoiutmant of tifficeros,
dounoilrm Bryant nominated Syl a, 0. Martin for City Clark.
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Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that nominations be closed.
Motion carried, and Sylvia G. Martin named City Clerk.
Councilman Bryant nominated Sylva G . Martin as City Treasurer.
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the nomination be accepted*
Motion carried and Sylva G. Martin named City Treasurer.
Mayor Fritz requested that the nomination of the tax assessor and tax collector be .made
on a temporary basis, pending investigation by the, Council for a separation of these
two from the City Clerk's duties, to a separate individual.,
Councilman Bryant, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Sylva G. IY3artin be !named
tax assessor and collector I on a temporary basis.
Motion carried, and Sylva G. 'Martin nand tax assessor ;and, collector on a temporary
basis.
Councilman Gresham nominated John Ruff for City Attorney.
Councilman Co�l ey stated he would lilts to nominate Harry 7r. Prebish for City Attorney.
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Mayor Fritz stated he would like to nominate William Reinhardt for 'City Attorney.
Mayor Fritz called for a. paper ballot, appointing Messrs. Boyden and Jacobs as tellers.
They reported the following tally.-
Ruff - 3
Prebi sh - 1
Reinhardt 1
On the basis of that report, Mayor Fritz declared John Ruff appointed as City Attorney.
Councilman Gluck named George Hollahan for City Judge.
Councilman Bryant named Clement L. Theed for City Judge,.
Messrs. Boyden and Jacobs again served as tellers for the paper ballot and reported
the following tally:
Hollahan 2 -
The ed - 3
Mayor Fritz declared Clownt L. Theed installed no Municipal Judge for the term of
the present administration
Councilman Gresham fools they .neod a change and therefor nominated Earnest Tatum as
Chief of Police.
Harry 11. Probish (Prom the floor) stated the would like to nominate R. Via ticKinney for
Chief of Polico•
Pollowin5 dissuasion in vAdch Mr. Prebish quostionod the socket ballots cant.
afolerk- was asked to P611 the Council on their choidd ',Pce police chief, and it jraa
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Gluck McKinney Barrow Tatum Gresham Tatum Bryant Tatum Corley McKinney
By this vote, Earnest. Tatum was named Chief of Police.
Councilman Corley asked to be excused. Mayor Fritz asked him to remain. '
I4iayor Fritz stated McKinney is an employee of the City on a permanent basis. Does
this mean that McKinney is still on the police force but no longer Chief of Police?
Attorney Ruff answered "no," that McKinney is an officer and not an employee. He
was not re- appointed and therefor not an employee. 4
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Councilman Gresham named the following, as subordinate police' officers:
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17. O. Tanner, Sergeant
W. A. Pressley, Jr. - Patrol
Joseph Stephens - Patrol''
Jack L. Atwood - Patrol, on 6 months probation
Henry Roberts Patrol
Marion Finch - Patrol (added after disczu sion)
Councilman Gluck stated the Chief of Police is a policeman, therefor this is a demotion.
Following further 'discussion as to whether the Chief of. Pole is an employee, Mr.
Boyden said he would like to nominate McKinney, but McKinney declined@
but vote unanthe officers, as .amended, to include' Marion' Finch, was individually polled
Attorney Ruff suggested it an easy matter to file _a petition for a declaratory decree
and have the Court decide it without much difficulty,.
Mayor Fritz ' fated it is a question of whether each Council re- appoints or can only
remove b a 4 5 vote for cause.
Following discussion, Councilmen Barrow, seconded, by Councilman Gluck, moved that a
petition for declaratory decree be presented to the Circuit Court to resolve the
question "Does each now City Council have the authority to appoint the Chief of
Police as designated in Section :5 -a -2 of the Charter as amended after they have taken
office?"
At this point Harry Prebish arose to state that the Charter provided''evorything must
be done by resolution or ordincnco, rot appointments, otee
Councilman Gresham nominated Arthur 1. Melton as Fire Chief. Arthur .Melton named
Piro Chief,, by poll, as f ollocrs s
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Councilman Cluck nominated John Shuck, Sr. as Chief of Streets and Parks. John Shuck, Sr.
named Chief of Streets and Parl-- by poll, an follows:
Gluck ':yen 13arro. yec Gresham yon Prynnt yon Corlcnr yes
touncilt-An Barrow named ':Pan C. P&aoll as Plut"Ibint; 'Ir .p +jotor but asltod him to be sure
p.
and adhere our ictly to glutabinr code.
Attornd prct � f`r ..s b ".o floor, anx:i
J! i 3 y.,,a• d '`' on, t#;,tt' "?; ►t'.i °11L4° x °z ti "i'1 con-
silt:ci i64 i t i..:.
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Ben C. Powell na.+ned Plumbing Inspector, by poll, as follovrs:
Gluck Powell Barrow Powell Gresham Pow;o11 Bryant Canington Corley Powell,
Councilman Barrow nominated Ben C. Povroll for Building Inspectorsfor the neat 3
months.- On the new budget lie may ask for 2 separate men.
Mr. 'Proby nominated W. 0. Canington.
Councilman Barrovr then changed his nomination to J.'0. Canington.
Councilman Corley nomino:bed Ben C. Powell for Building Inspector.
W. 0. Canington narmd Build in , Inspector by polled vote, as follows:
Gluck Powell Barrow Canington Gresham Canington Bryant Canington Corley Powell
Councilman Barrow nominated R. C. Ga:mnege as electrical inspector and all voted in
favor of this appointment.,
Resolution No. 392 was ne..- read, as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 392
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY CLERK. & TREASBURER
SYLVA G. MAICMf j TAX ASSESSOR & COLLECTOR, SYLVA G.
=TIN, 'TE41IUMY FOR INDEFINITE 'PERIOD; CITY ATTORNEY,
JOHN RUFF; b0TICIPAL JUDGE, CLEuIENT L. THEED, CHIEI'
OF POLICE, EARNEST TATUM; SUBORDINATE POLICE OFFICERS:
SERGEANT, W. 0. TANNER; PATROL OFFICERS. JOSEPH STEPHENS,
IV. A. PRESSLEY, JR. , JACK L. AMVOOD (SIX MONTH I S PRO-
BATION BEGINNING MARCH 16.) , MARION FIr1CII, HENRY ROBERTS
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMMIT, ARTHUR I. MELTON; CHIEF OF STREETS,
JOHN SHUCK, SR.; PLUMPING INSPECTOR, BEN C. POWELL,
BUILDING INSPECTOR, IV. 0. CANINGTON AND ELECTRICAL ITT
SPECTOR, R. C. GAI &TRGE FoR THE TERM OF THE FREsEVT COUNCIL
ENDING MARCH 1, 1952.
(This Resolution No. ,392 was withdrawn at the adjourned meting March 27th.)
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that Resolution No. 392 be
adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley no
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Harry Probish stated he fools it his duty to advise Mayor Fritz that he has the right
to enter a veto on this action until written reasons canSbo presentod to the Council.
Mayor Friai stated if the Resolution is vetood it will be presented at the next Council
meeting.,
Reports of Standing Committees*
Sanitation: Chairman Corley stated he has S or 4 roe ommendati.ons. 'the Lions' Club
wants to 17-now if they may install a sin at each and or the City. i„ayor Fritz sug-
m
gestod that a written request be presented. Be discussed tho treed Tor doing tjoma-
thing to -the 45` t. Buffer Strip at T ;o. 2nd, Avo. between No. 5th. and No. Sth. Strootse
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He presented 2 notices for bids- for a chasis and a load packers
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Councilman Corley be
authorized to advertise for' bids, per notices presented. E�
It was suggested that the color scheme be green ^ go b with a white circle with the South
Miami seal.
Motion carried by poll -, as follo-rrs:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes
Finance: Chairman Bryant reported receipt, of the January cigarette tax check on March 10
in the amount of $4&215.15 and encumbrances to March 20 totaling $2,437.31.
Public Safe : (Fire w Police): Chairman Gresham stated he would like to install a
police radio on the motorcycle, at► total cost of $150.35•
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that they equip the motorcycle
with police radio at a total cost of $150.35, but with the understanding that no one
item will exceed $100.00.
Motion 'carried.
Chairman Gresham reported that the sign reported on the right -of -way is to be taken
down.
Chairman Gresham discussed the installation of hydrants on the now line on the S.W.
corner of S.W. 60th. Terrace and S.'N. 60th. Avenue.
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that Chairman Gresham proceed
with installations of the hydrant on hand and borrow one from Miami, so they can
install it as the main is laid, including the one on S.W. 62nd. Ave. and S. f. 61st. St.
Motion carried*
Councilman' Gresham reported that the chickens concerned in the Spaulding complaint
had been taken cars of and that Cecil Carer promised to do something with the building,
on his lot as soon as he gets his equipment back (being repaired.)
Mr. Spaulding, re: the fire hazard on Lots 15 and 16 AMMIC&T TOOISITH, and Carter
using it for a junk yard.
Streets & Sewers: Chairman Gluck ;reported on the matter of renumbering, that at
this time lateness of the hour) he hesitates to bring it up. Ile has a photostatic
copy of a map gotten out by ]Are Larson and believes there should be a special meeting
to 'go into this.
Building. & Parks: Chairman Barrow reported lie had asked Gilbert Burmeister to check
the layside -Park to see that it is clean for the Easter Sunrise services.
Res the proposed re- activation of the homestead ArnV Air 8asa, and rental and school
conditions, he suggoated getting telegrams off to Rep. Lantaff, etc•
It was generally agreed that tho City send wires to 'Rep. Lantaff, Son. 'Smi thors and
Holland, and to Rep. U ri ght Rogers.
", The follorr ng bills were su'bmit'tod for approval and paymont:
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