1951-05-29 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MTGJ
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL "MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL HELD TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 29, A. D
1951 AT THE COMMUNITY BUILDING AT 8:00; P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Fritz with Councilmen Gluck, Barrow, Bryant,,
and Corley and Attorney Ruff present.
Mayor Fritz stated he had called this meeting for the purpose of cle aping up items
which have accumulated since the last meeting and in an endeavor to lighten the Agenda
for the regular meetings, and that this special meeting is to be adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
at v&atever point in the discussion may have been reached by that time.
SPECIAL BUSINESS: A. The Re- allocation of appropriated funds to .meet over expenditure
within departments.
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Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilman Corley, moved that Resolution No. 414 be reado,
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 414
A (RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING UNENCUMBERED sBALANCES TO
THOSE DEPART14MTS AND DIVISIONS FOR WHICH THE
APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1950 -51 HAS PROVEN
INSUFFICIENT.
WHEREAS, appropriations for the fiscal year 1950.: -51 as set forth in Ordinance No. 215'
have in some departments and divisions proven insufficient and in others an unencumbered
balance remains, and
WHEREAS, the total amount of the unencumbered balances and the excess accruing
revenues exceeds the total ammunt of the deficits, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor in accordance with Section 23 of the Charter of the City of
South Miami has 'requested the transfer of certain unencumbered balances and appropriations
of excess revenues to those departments and divisions for which the appropriation for
the fiscal year 1950-51 has proven insufficient,,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FWRIDAs
1. ?hat the unencumbered balances of the following departments be reduced as follows:
Administration:
Council Salaries h -8 200000
Meyor's Salary - A =9 80.00
280.00
Clark's Offico Equipment - C -4 25.00
Fire Departments
Equipment - F-3 400.00
Insurance - P -4 106'00.
410.00
Polies Departm. u =
Ineourtuice - P-4 926000
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Inspection Department - Printing - I -2 20.00
Totaling $'1,000.00
2. That these amounts be added to the original appropriation of the following
departments, to provide sufficient funds for operation thereof for the balance of the
fiscal year.
Clerk's Office:
Salaries - C -1 200.00
Telephone & Telegraph 25.00
225.00
Fire Departments
Telephone F -6 10.00
Police Department:
Auto Expense -,P-2 400.00
Care of Prisoners -P -5 225.00
Telephone and Tele-
graph - P =8 5000
Miscellaneous - P -13 35.00
665.00
Inspection Department:
Miscellaneous - I -3 20000
Postage and Refunds - 0 -3 5.00
Coir=nity Building G -8 75.00
Totaling ,000.00
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Thereupon Councilman Corley, seconded by Councilman Barrow, moved that Resolution No 414
be adopted as read. Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow ayes Bryant yes Corley yes
B. Co=mnication from the Board of Public Instruction re: TV 'Channel for Educational
Purposes.
This was a detailed communication from School Superintendent James T. 4ilson re: the
Dade; County BPIts application to FCC For the allocation of Channel No. 2 in the Viii'
television spectrum for exclusive and continuous educational purposes on a noncommercial
basis for the further development of our own public school system and all other oxclusivel,
educational institutions including the U -:3
Discussion re: the value of visual education.
Councilman Barrovr, socondod by Councilman Corley mevad that they bnak who Dada County
: ichool Board in this.
At this point (6:30) Couricilzbn 5re5 -i= ?oindd the !.OutitLt -.
Kanneth Decker, rc: the costs, atatod the Usual t - V ate -ion in =ihtaiInad by a� vertigo-
zone. The coats ;could be n1bbut W"1 00. parr dt:r -ior tho a vivaivo tso 0 1 ahanrra'i
hours.
:'ha School ;hoard Wouly b:a ; u edl trl tian. 1!410 C04 r�ivs i�ava to
r�ii.�o in ';iaa noigrncrrhrs�a�r of ''�,, tiwy.
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Discussion, ro: distribution of costs, and range" of T -V
Councilman Gluck believos it better to hold action in abeyance for a short; time.
Following discussion and sugosted amendments, oricrinal motion carried.
C. Recom:rendationc of the Advisory - Planning & Zoning Board:
�,. Re Lots 15, 16, 17 Mock 30 TOWNSITE OF LArdtINS, Ralph Coker addition to
existing building.
Recommendation that a variance be ,granted permitting covering addition -to
existing frame building with asbestos siding in a C -'u fire zone.
Following discussion, Councilman Gluck, seconded by Councilman Gresham, moved that the
rocongmendation of the Zoning Board be accepted. Motion carried.
1. Re: Lots 3 and 4 Block 2 W& T. ILhRDIE'S SURD. (in County). Reading of the
Board's letter to the County Zoning Hoard expressing approval for a change of zoning,
limited to Church, School and Convent purposes, but opposing the lowering of the zoning
other than the church property in that locality.
2. Res Lot. 14 Block 42 CIENTRAL ATIAIJI PART 2 SUBD. (in County). Reading of the
Board's letter to the County Zoning Board opposing any further lowering of the zoning
on Bird Road or liberalizing the existing zoning.
Mayor Fritz explained that the ?proposed changes in zoning in (1) and (2) above were, just
across the City's line in the County and that the Board's action was based on up-
holding the City's zoning at those points.
3. Re: Lots 1 and 2 Block 1 PIKES SURD. - the Zoning Board's reply to B. Tillingor
re: sot -back requirom3ntS, etc.
Following discussion, Councilman Corley, seconded, by Councilman Gluck, moved that they
table this until they can look into it. Motion carried.
tWSCHEDULED ODDZJUNICATIOIFSe
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A let from the Bonin Board ro: Ordinance No. . 230 asking for an amendment to conform
to the 2nd. paragraph of their letter of March 30, to require a spot survey to shore
location of buildings before certificate of occuyancy is issued and the issuance of
approval of electric cut -in, and submitting a draft of an amending ordinances
Inspector Powell stated that Finance cong3anles all require a Spot survey, it would
therefore not cost more than the price for the additional copy.
Elocbrieal Inspector Garmiabe ro;: cortifying for the electric cut -in, stated the
oleetaricity must be out in firat before they can got final plumbing inspection, because
they must havo victor (from their pumps.)
following discussion, Councilirnan Grdiham, aecondod by Councilman Bryant, roved that
they table the inattor until Councilman Barrow can check with the Zoning Board. Potion
carried.
A letter from the Zonitg Eoard, ro: tite appliention of JO.N Gaubior to change ttre zoning
on all Black. 28 c ",li3111DJE I,A4N3 111R3T ADDii IO PB 13 -3a, as fd1loorss
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"A re- hearing of Mr. Gautier's application of January 15, 1951 was held on the
night of May 25 at the Community House and the Board recomaends -that in view of the
over-all sentiment expresso that Mr. Gautier's request for
rezoning submitted
of Block d d d, 25,C1 4BRIDGE LAWNS FIRST ADDITION be denied.
Pleaso note that at the original hearing of the Board, the recommendation was that
the request be denied, as stated in our letter to you of March 30, 1951, "
Councilman Gresham, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that they accept the recommendation
of the Zoning Board.
Councilman Barrows :stated the main question is the need for a playground.
Following discussion, motion carried.
The made a further recommendation in a second letter, as follows!:
"In view of the favorable sentiment a_ rossed by the owners of property in
AVOCADO HOMES and CAMBRIDGE LA'fiNS PA1U1 and adjacent acreage, the Board recommends that
the Council appoint a Committee to investigate the'feasability of developing all of
the Gautier, property into a pIsKround to be owned by the City."
Councilman Gluck, seconded by :Councilman Corley, moved that such a committee be appointed
to investigate the feasibility of developing the Gautier property into a playground to
be owned by the City.
Following discussion, motion carried*
Mayor Fritz named Council an Gluck, Barrows, Messrs. dx�s, Rebozo and J 'if- Strong to
&, serve as that committee and asked them to appoint their own chairman.
D. Communication from the Civic League of South Miami. This was a request for a
place on the agenda for the purpose of bringing up aL matter of 'importance to the city
and to all citizens interested in progress.
11r. Rebozo,;Pros. of the League, re: the City's acreage on Ludlum Road, stated the Civic
League proposes to get behind a,move to improve that piece of acreage into a recreation
center. The 'League has been offered all sorts of assistance and would like the entire
20 acres.
mayor ,Fritz, re: the School Board, stated he is going to a meeting tomorrow at which
this will be brought up, but even if the School Board does take the 10 acres, the other
10 acres would be ample for the :Civic League
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Councilman Barron, seconded by Councilman Gluck, moved that the Civic League be granted
the use of the east 10 acres fronting on the west side of Ludlum Road subject to the +
presentation of a program and proper 1e110 procedure for a lease.
Attorney Ruff said there is no objection to 'leasing for 01. or !a nominal sum for 5 years
with option to cancel on the part of either party with due notices
Mr. Andrews stated a non - profit organization can be formed atr3 the City lease the property
Per 15 years.
Mayor Fritz stated the Civic League is an incorporated organization.
mr. Hoyden re: Section 68 of the Charter Amendments•
Motion carried by poll, as follows:
Gluck yes Barrow yes Gresham yes Bryant yes Corley yos
O' N'Counoilman Gresham left the meeting at 10:106
E. Extra Clerk for vacation periods at the City Hall.
Mayor Fritz said he'is not certain it will be necessary but he would like to make pro-
visions for it. He would ask the Personnel Board to screen a clerk- typist to fill in
if necessary.
Mr. Boyden asked when they will get the applications,. Mr. Chivers is leaving the latter
part of next week for a 3 or 4 weeks vacation and Mr. Proctor has had to resign for
reasons of health.
Mayor Fritz suggested getting an ad in and the possibility of getting applications in
by Saturday.
Councilman Barrow, seconded by Councilmen Gluck, moved that the Mayor be granted permission
to advertise for a clerk- typist for vacation periods at the City Hall,, subjact to
screening by the Personnel Board. Motion cart ed.
Mr. Boyden asked if an addition to the Personnel Board would be made tonight and Mayor
Fritz named John Andrews who agreed to serve providing the meetings were not held on
nights he cannot attend.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 10`:20 P.M
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