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1951-05-15 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MTGr, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR A4EETING 'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OP SOUVH MIAMI HELD TUESDAY WE11ING, M&Y 15, A.D. 1251 AT THE C0PiSdWITY BUILDING AT 8x00 P.M � The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fritz with all members of the city Council e y y ty and Attorney Ruff responding to roll call. Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of May lst. be adopted as individually read. Motion carried.* Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the minutes of the ;®eciai meeting of May Fth. be 'adopted as individually road. ?'lotion carried• PETITIONS' & Wi,1: ItICATIONS Item A9: - Newcomers' Clubs , request for use of Community Building one Tuesday afternoon and one Monday evening each month for their meetings. Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the 'llowcomers' Club be ' granted the use of the Community Building on a Monday evening and a Tuesday afternoon each month, the 'exact dates to be worked out - and at no charge. Motion carried* Ito*- #70. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, request for use of Community Building on Friday evening, May 25, for a card party for building fund. Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that they grant the St. Thomas Episcopal Church the use of the Community Building on Friday evening, May 25, at no charge. Motion carriod. Item #71. David Anderson for use of Community Building May 19, to put on a dance and movies to erne it t e'ba�l.park and the ball players. Mayor Fritz stated that David is a young man of 14, and his request was endorsed by his mother, and the parents of Carey Findlay. Councilman Gluck, secondod by Councilman Barrow, moved that they grant the use of the hall to David Anderson and his sponsors for Saturday. May 19 at no charge. Motion carried.' Item t72. H. W. Vanderboegh and others, requesting a 'street light on South 6th. Avenue ,and 4 .Srea. Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Corley, movod that a street light be installed at the corner of South 6th. Avenue and 4th. Street. 14otion carried• It�'l3. Rodgers - Lamont Co., re fire -plug and street light in vicinity of their new houses in -0 AK HEI(Hirs. Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Bryant;, moved that the request be roforrod to the Planning Board and taken care of in future planning* Motion carried. Item gZ4: Town oi' 3limii Springs, enclosirig a Resolution adopted by them, with reference to a biii berora the Sete _ egi'slature roe :Pater supply control measureas Mayor FSritz road the MIAMI Sprib5a He30111tion iJo. 3500 Volla4ing discussion, eouticilr►an Sreshasm, soconddd by Coaucil n Corley, (loved they , table 'thd colwattiicatien. I r. Page -2 Motion carried. Item f75: State Chamber of Commerce, proof of ad in Florida Tnduitrial Directory, authorized April 17. Councilman Gresham, secondod by Councilman Bryant, moved that they approve the copy of the ad for the Florida Industrial Directory of 1951. Motion ox•ried• Item #76: Marshall Williamson: Re: Improvement Line 4 -1379 against the property being used ,fora colored park.. Councilman Barrow suggested that if Marshall Williamson give an agreement that the ground shall be used for the next 5 years, the City would be willing to cancel the lien. Followring discussion and similar suggestions, Councilman Gluon:,, seconded `oy Councilman; Corley, moved that a committee be appointed to meet irith Marshall Williamson for the purpose of canceling this Lien 71373. Motion carried. Item L7: Miemi Police Radio Contract, Renewal of contract for a period of two year from July 1 1951. Councilman Gresham, brought up the matter of an additional radio for the motorcycle• Mayor 'Fritz turned the contract over to Councilman Gresham to execute. Stem J-78: South Miami Chamber of Commerce re: allocation of funds for the 1951 6-52 iscal yearij Dr. Tharp stated the request of the Chamber of Comaree is contained in a rather lengthy communication left at the City ,Hall but he is ready to answer questions regarding this request. On the last 2 pages of the report are the item for which they propose to use the funds. Mayor Fritz stated they were asking 1" r $4,000.00. Disoussion re: co- ordination between the Council and the Chamber - should have an official representative from each group meet with the other. Attorney Ruff, re.. the Miami publicity department, ro: the map and the proposed re- numbering, re: millage limitation bringing approximately $3,000. for publicity and the City would need about $1,000, leaving $2,000 for the Chamber of Commerce. Following further discussion, Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved the item of $2,000. be included in the budget for the Chamber of Commorco for publicity purposes. Motion carried by poll as follows!: Gluck yes }Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes Councilman Barrow, socotdod by Councilman Corley, moved that they consider the 2 follovring unscheduled ooamtnications. Motion carried* 1. A letter from Dr. T. E. Cato, Dads County health Comnissionor, for the City's approval of -the fluoridation of the city water supply by ?Aiami. Councilmen Corley, ;seconded by Councilmen Barrow, moved that they approve the addition of sodium fluoride to tho wator. Votion carried. g. A lottor from the Dada County Anti -Mon uito bistrict for permits .Pot low- timing by 3pra airp anew. Page- -3 Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that the necessary lotters be sent to the CAA granting permission for low flying for spraying the area. Motion carried. A short recess was declared at 9:55 and business resumed at 10:10 P.M. Reports of standing committees ware as follows: PUBLIC SAFETY Fire. Councilman Gresham reported that the R4 D. Woods Co by letbar' and telegram of =slay 11 had agreed to duplicate the original order for hydrants, valves and boxes at p the same rice. Resolution No. 410 was then ;read, as follows: e. RESOLUTION NO. 410 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ADDITIONAL 25 MIAIVII DF -100 IMPROVED FIRE HYD'L0TS - 4 -I/4" VALUE OPENING, AND 25 - 6" R. D. 'HOOD AMVA GATE VALVES AND 25 R.D. ADOD CAST IRON VALVE BOXES, AND PROVIDING PO1Z PAYMENT THEREOF. 7EEREAS, the Council in regular session on September 19, 19500 passed a motion to with all necessary valves„ and y according to detailed specifications', together' advertise for bids for 25 fire h drants 17HEREAS, in accordance with Charter provisions, legal notices for sealed bids were inserted in the MIAMI HERALD of Saturday, Dec. 23, ,1950, and the MIAMI DAILY NEVIS of Friday, Dec. 22, 1950 and the RIVIL A TIMES of Friday, Dec. 22, 1950, respectively, to be opened on January 16, A. D. 19512 and ,z. + accordance therewith, and 11fiEREAS .bids from five different :concerns wore submitted �n ae VEEREAS, the firm of R.D. NDOD COMPANY providid the most favorable bid, and MEREAS, the City of South Miami placed an order per said bid as set forth in Resolution No. 378, and MIEREAS, it is found to the best interest and welfare of the City of South Miami, and its residents that this order be duplicated, and IVHEREAS, the said R. D. 7100D COMPANY has agreed' under date of May ;11, 1951 to supply the additional order at the same !prices as set forth in their bid of January 12, 1951 and accepted in Resolution No. 378, SOUTH THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR XID THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OUTH 11IAMI s That the said offer of R. D. VIOOD COMP&NY be accepted and a second order for 25 fire hydrants, and 25 gate valves and 25 valve boxes, more particulirly described in attached confirmation at a not cash price of $103.10 each for fire hydrants, ;45.20 each for gate valves and $9.00 each for valve boxes be placed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount of $3,032.50 in payment of this order be drawn out of the 1950 -51 Cigarette Tax Receipts as provided therefor in Ordinance No. 215• Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that Resolution #41v be adopted. as read. Motion carried by poll, as followsa Gluck yea Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes CorlW yes C9 Page - -4 Re: the Fire - Provention Code, Councilmen Gresham stated this can be adopted by ordinance and he will have an ordinance ready fog -'the next meeting., Police. Councilman Gresham brought up the need for an office for the Police Chief and questioned the possibility of making temporary provision by making an office in part of the old pool room. Councilman Barrow agreed; to take that up with him. STREETS & SEWERS: Councilman Gluck., seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that bids be put out for a low -boy trailer to carry the bull -oozer that is now on the way. Motion ',carried. - Councilman Gluck, re: the street re- numbering, said he would like action on that. Councilman Barrow, seconded by 'Councilman Corley, moved that Councilman Gluck proceed with the work. Motion carried. Councilman Gluck, re: ' the lines and grade program, believes it should be started in the business area. Me4Yor Fritz called attention to the joint meeting with the Planning Board for Friday, May 18 and suggested that this matter be brought up at that time. Resolution No. 411 was next road. as followar RESOLUTION NO. 411 A RESOLUTION - PROVIDING FOR AN ADJUS5MT OF FUOT AGE ON LIENS AGAINST LOTS IN FRANKLIN SUBD. PB 5 -34 AS SET FORTH IN IbUWVL%1ENT DISTRICT H -209 IMEREAS, by Resolution No. 395 the City Council did on the 3rd. day of April, A.D. 1951 oonfirm the Preliminary Assessment Roll for Improvement District ;H -20, and WHEREAS, the frontage for each lot in FRANKLIN SUBD. PB 5 -34 was determined by reference to said plat of record, and 1VHEREAS, -it has subsequently been established by recent surveys, that said dimensions are in error and that an adjustment of approximately two (2) feet must be absorbed by each fifty (50) foot lot, leaving the frontage thereof forty -eight (48) feet, more or Iota, NOW, TJMREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUPJCIL OF SOUTH MIAMI: 1. That an adjustment of two (2) feet be allowed in computing the frontage of each improvement lien assessed against lots in said FRANKLIN SUBD. PB 5 -34, under Improvement District 14-20, aid 2 That a refund of seventy (700) cents be made in all such cases where the lien has already boon paid in full on the original basis. Councilman Harrow, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Resolution No. 411 be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, anfollmisg. Gluck: yes Barrow yes Groshom yen Corley yes Bryant yes 'J y Page - -5 BUILDINGS & PARKS: Councilman Barrow, re: the summer playground program, reported that two people will again be there, paid by the County School Board, but we will need one person six days per week thru "the vacation period. Re: sidewalks, he would like to put a sidewalk in front of the Community Building grourdd and knock out the rock wall, moving back the hedge. He asked permission to sell the plate glass in the City Hall. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley* moved that they give authority to Councilman Barrow to sell the plate ,glass in the City Hall. Motion carried. a Councilman Barrow reported the completed sale of the asphalt distributor at $1,500.00. Councilman Corley suggested a letber;of thanks be written to Ben Bogden (of Allied Equipment Co.) for selling it. Councilman Barrow stated he ,still plans to get a door in at the Community Building, from the hall to the south porch, that the new water cooler was installed temporarily where the other one was installed; that April building permits totaled $1990056 He brought up the planting of park ways.; Councilman Gluck, re: salaries appropriation taken from his budget at the last meeting, said he would need' about $200.00 back. Councilman Barrow having; completed -his report, was excused at 10:45 P.M. SANITATION: Councilman Corley said they need to do something about a house; for the night watchman at the pit and asked about putting; a trailer out there for the time being and providing sanitary facilities for the man. Mayor `Fritz asked if there would be need for a hearing and suggested it be checked with County Commissioner Bird. FINANOE: Councilman Bryant stated they need some equipment and would like to ask for bids for an adding,machine and a typewriter, that there is an appropriation on hmd. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that the City advertise for bids for an adding machine and a typewmiter. Motion carried. Councilman Bryant also reported receipt of a check from the state Comptroller's office in the amount of 440150.51 covering the March cigarette tax collections. Item Jj64. Consumers Water Company. a. Re: Tax Waiver in return for hydrant rental and connection fee. Following discussion it was agreed that the City pay its bills and that Consumers Water Company p0.Y theirs. b. Re: Water Extension policy, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that'' Resolution No. 412' be read. Motion carried. RESOLUTION] No 412 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 'POLICY 'IUR THE EXTENSION OF WATER I;tAINS, TAPPING FEES AND I &TER DEPOSITS BY THE CONSUt'Lt7tS WATMt COMPANY IN THE CIT'1 Off` SOUTH' IAIAIAI. Page--6 BE IT RESOLVE,]) BY THE MAYOR AND THE CaUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: That the policy and rules set out below for the extension of water mains and water service to new buildings, for tapping fees and meter deposits, by the Consumers "Water Company within the City of South 'Miami, be and the same hereby is approved: 1. Water Main Extensions (a) Consumers Nater- Company will make requested extensions of its water mains without cost to the customer up to a maximum of 100 feet, provided that extensions will not be required unless the proposed customer produces sufficient proof, acceptable to the Company that a residence, apartment or couraercial building will be actually con- structed and completed at the location as shown on the application for service. (b) For water main extensions of more than 100 feet, the 'first' 100 feet will be installed at no cost to the customer, and the ,excess distance over 100 feet shall be at the expense of the proposed customer who will pay the actual cost of installation of a two -inch galvanized water mains including labor and materials, but not including any system betterment items such as valves, valve boxes, tees and plugs for future connections,, and any other normal water works accessories. The cost to the customer for water main extensions will not include water services which are normally installed between the water main and water motor. The size of water main actually installed will be in accordance, with standard water works practice without regard to the amount of money paid by the proposed customer to the Consumers Water Company. (c) Whenever a proposed customer has complied with the provisions of para- graphs (a) and (b) above` and has paid to Consumers Via-Gar Company the actual cost' for construction of ;a water main, he shall then be entitled to a refund for any future connections to the water main extension, as shown in subparagraphs (1) or (2) below, as may be elected by the customer at the time of actual payment of money to the Company: (1) For each new residence, or equivalent separate living unit having a separately metered service of commercial account having a separately metered service, connected to that portion only of the water main for which payment was made, the customer will receive a refund of r50 for each unit or separately metered water service at the time arrangem�nts have been completed with the Company for connection of the new water service. The word "unit" will include each separate apartment unit although metered on one water muter. For example, the connectiun of a four unit aptirtmont will entitle the customer °to a refund of $200. The custoriar shall not receive refund: for vie-tor sorv`ces connected to that portion of the water main ortond©d at the expense of th© Consumers lUator Company. Any c ch refunds to the customer uhall bo "Limited to a oar ul oy Vivo years from the date of coriZiletion of the water main extension or tidnenever the entire amount paid by the customer for such extension has been refunded to said cuseomor,, whichever circumstance occurs first. or (2) For each new residence, or equivalent separate living unit having a separately metered service or commercial account having a separately metored ser'lice,, connected to that portion only of the water main for which payment was made, the customer will receive a semi - annual refund of 2W?., of the gross revenue derived from all metered water services connected to that portion only of the water main extension for which he has paid the Consumers stator Compa:xy. The customer shall not receive refunds for water services Connected to that portion of the 'Water rtain extended at the expense of the Company. Any such rofundr, to tho customer shall be li.utod to a period or five years a ✓ trove the date of compldtion of bho water main extanAon, or until the entire waount paid by the customer for such extension, or until the entire amount paid by the customer for such extension has 'seen refarided to said customer, whichever circumstance occurs Pir t• Page - -? For the purpose of determining whether or not a refund is due under (1) or (2) above,, the connection of each new service to the water main extension as located shalt be made, or considered to be made, at that point in the water main extension that is closest in a straight line distance to the *deter location for such now service. 2. Tapping Rees The following charges shall be applicable for tapping fees: 3/4" tap 15 i it tap 20. 12 " tap 35. 2 tap 50. Largersizo taps „Actual cost 3. Meter Deposits -(a) Residential Size of Meter O1mer Non- Q;,mer 5/8 $5.00 $10.00 1 " 10.00 15000` 1) 156-00 25.00 Larger sizes proportional charge according to size. (b) Apartments A deposit ;equal; to 05.00 for each iseparate living unit'. (c) Comaerci'al and Industrial An amount equal to the estimated cost of water :service for two months, subject to adjustment after actual experience. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that Resolution No. 412 be adopted as read. Following discussion re: tapping fees, Motian carried by poll, as follows: Gluck yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yas Item 4P79. Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Bryant, moved that Ordinance No 230, caption of which follows, be placed on third and final reeding in its entirety. Motion carried. ORDINJINCE 210. 232 AN ORDIIIAI4CE REPEALIIIG ORDIIWICE 110. 174, AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR AN ORDIIIANCE FOR THE ?EGULATION O„ GARBAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL DEFINING GARBAGE AND REFUSE, REC= ULATING THE CONTAINERS IN 10IHICH 'TO ACCMIULATE THE SA!AE, AND THE PLACING AND 14AINTE:WCE OF SUCH CONTAINERS FOR CO12;ECTIO1; BY W CITY- GARBAGE DEPARTMNENTc REQUIRING ANNULI. PMAITS FOR ALL COLLECTORS 0V GARBAGE AND REFUSE, AND PRO',iTBTTING Til' DISPOSAI. OF 5UCH ILATERIALS `111TH111 THE CITY LVITS OF' SOUTH WAiSfI, MRIDA, AID A GIVEW DISTWOE Till''RI"sIWIS RE- COIJ! rVIDING AP HOVER IGI THOD5 OF WPA019 AND RF.FvsE DISP03ALs STA'TTIM O11i'BWHIP, ;I7YI11G SMIX'Wi 25 OF REMONA11t MAR= TO BE VAI?E AGAIIXT 0 HERS, OCCUP/CI -3, WIMITS, IWD LtSstE5 Or 13LIID211GS L11V 2=1510 IILC:1' INJ SAID SERi'10Es 17011I3ITOIG 1=07AL OF UAIMUAI,s Fi'tbl; VE DISPOSAL SIst is .=CLAR ls'G MWOLLVECTED WWkOE .A 'IiUISX108 ILUD PRE- 5C 8111G A I'L2 ALlY. Page - -8 Having_ been read in its entirety, Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that Ordinance No. 232 be adopted as road. Motion carried by poll, as follows: Gluck yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yes Item, 460. Re: Ordinance No. 297 (Liquor Ordinance.) 'v Councilman Gresham stated this is a very lengthy ordinance and should have been brought up earlier. In agreement with the few remaining members of the audience 'interested in this 'Ordinance Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Ordinance No. 207 (known as the Liquor Ordinance) be placed on the agenda as the first matter of business at the next regular meeting and 'a copy of the proposed ordinance placed on the bulletin' board at the City Ball for any person who cares to read it Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS. Item Ludlam Groves, Admittance to City. r: Councilmen Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Ordinance No. 233, caption of which follows, be placed on first reading in its entirety. Motion carried. ORDINAXCE NO. 233 AN ORDINANCE MLTENDING THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI BY ANNEXING LUDLAM GROVES - (LOTS -1 TO 20 INCL.) PB 51 -48, PUBLIsC RECORDS OF MDE 'COUNTY, FLORIDA Having been read in its entirety, Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Ordinance No. 233 be placed on second reading by caption only. Motion carried and Ordinance No. 233 read by caption only. Item--P2., Bids on Drunkometer. Although bids had been requested by proper legal notice and direot notice to the one known manufacturer thereof, no bids, were received and Attorney Ruff stated that the City can therefore purchase a drunkometer on the open market. Item 3. Weed Ordinance. Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the proposed weed ordinance be placed on the na:tt agenda as the second matter of business. Motion carried. In connection with Item #62, Resolution No. 413, prepared by the City Attorney, was read, as followsr RESOLUTION NO. 413. A RESOLUTION itU^IIOIZIZ114G THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DRUNKOMETER, FOR THE TOTAL PRICE OIL $225.00. WHERFAS, the Council in regular session on May 1, 1951 passed a motion to advertise for bids for one (1) Drunkometer, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Charter provisions, legal notice for sealed bids was inserted in the RIVIERA TILTES of Friday, May 4, 1951 to be opened on Ifay 15, 1951, and WHER a5, no bids vier, submitted in accordance therewith, and Pago - -9 1)1HEREAa, only one concern, to -wit: The Stephenson Corporation manufactures this equipment and has indicated by letter that such equipment is available for $22500. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOWED BY THE M14,YOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI: That the said quotation of Stephenson Corporation be accepted and order for one (1) Drunkometer' at a total price of $225.00 be placed with said Stephenson Corporation. Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolution No. 413 be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows: Gluck,, yes . Gresham yes 'Bryant yes Corley yes The following bills were submitted for approval and payment: Rogers Electric Company 201.37;4 water cooler Florida Power & Light Company 304.86'* street lights, May City of Miami 50.00'' Police Radio, May A. C. McGarey 7.35 �\ abstracting ;service Totaling 563.58 payable out of GENERAL FUND Councilman Gresham, seoonded by Councilman Gluck, moved that he bills be paid as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows Gluck ,yes Greshaa yes Bryant yes Corley yes Re: a petition signed by Chas. Mayhew, and others, asking for street lights in the COCO- PLUM TERRACE and COOOPLTRil TERRACE ADDITION subdivisions, Mayor Pritz suggested that Councilman Gluck be asked to male a survey r Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Councilman Gluck be instsucted to make a survey of COOOPLUId TERRACE ADDITION to determine the number of lights needed and report at the next regular Council meeting. Motion carried. There being no further business., the meeting was adjourned in regular order at approximately 11 :52 P.M. Mayor and FrosXdont o the; Council ATTEST= Y J4, City. C k-- --