HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1909-06-24 MinutesMiami, Fla.,June, 24th, 1909.
Recces meeting of the City Council called to order by President J.I.Wilson in the
chair.
Memers present J.I.Wileon, ,.E.Lummue, J.B.eilly, T.N.Geutier, L.Granger and
T.F. Cheatham.
Communications:
Miami, la., June, 14th, 1909.
'dr.F.Ben Carter. Supt.,
F..J.R'y.,Co.,
St.Augustine, Fla.
Dear Sir; -
We beg to call your attention to tne narrow crossing on 20th, Street: Th`s
crossing should be mnde wider for the safety of teams and persona; and we would appre-
•ciete your having this matter looked after.
Very truly your:,
(Signed),.I.Wilson,President of City Council,
St.Augustine, F1a.,June, 15th, 1909.
R.M.,
Building.
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Note the attached letter from J.I.WiL•on, Prenident of the city Jouncil of
calling attention to tne narrow crowing on 'oth, Street; this being; the County
road crossing on the uui,h side of the River.
I wisn you would investigate the matter and advise what should be done to comply
with the -equest of Mr.Wileon.
ou :s truly,
(Signed) F..Ben Carter.,
Supt.M of W.
Miami, F1a.,June, 14th, 1909.
Mr.E.Ben Carter, Supt.,
F.E.C.R',y.Co.
St.Augu:tine, Fla.
Dear Sir;-
. The Section Master, Mr.Godson has just called the City's attention to the
condition of the Street Railway, at the 12V, Street Crossin,, where the Street Railway,
crossed the main line! of the F.E.C.R'y.track.
The crossing is in bad condition end should be fixed ht once. The City has re-
cently sequired title to tne Street Railway and hope to realize something for it; and
we donot want tree crossing taken out without an understk.nding with the F.F.C.R'y.Co.,
tnat should we decide within twelve months from now, if we de ire to do to we would re-
place A crossing tnere thnt wuld be approved of by the F.E.O.R'y.Co.
We donut want to use t e tracks now and may not at Frey time but before it is
taken out we would like to have t e assurance from the Pailway Company tat we can re-
place it if we desire to do so in the time stated.
If this meets with your approval pl'ase advise ua; and instruct your representa-
tive to take it nut; and if not let UB know; end we will repair toe prevent crossing et
once.
Very truly, youre,
(igned) d.T.Wilson,President of City Council.
bt.Augustine, Fla.,June, 17t!„ 100n.
Mr.J.T.Wilson,Preeid,nt,
City Council,\Iiami, Fie.
Dear Sir;-
L,efering to your favor of dune; 14th, in r-gard to tne Street Railway cross-
ing frogs in our tracks on 12th Street, miami; and eaking for an assurance tnet you
would receive our permission to restore them or others which would be approved by the
RailwHy CompHny, if you would decide within a period of twelve moths from now tHat
you deeire to do 0.
I beg to advise that I see no oco,ction to this end tender you the assurance
that you may replace tnese frogs, or others within a period of twelve months from tnis
date; but teat t e frog e so pincod MUFt be of a pat ern and strength approv-d by tr e
Meintainnnce of Way Department. I make this proviso because the present grogs were too
light for our heavy encines snd shoul tne sane ones be used it would oc necessary to
strengthen t:.em or procure other cressing frogs. Ttie oadrt3ter will be ad iced of tniE
permission arid will erra ge wit' l you in regard to taking out the prevent crossing frogs.
wnith I hope will be done very eoon.
Yours 7ruly,
(Signed) E.hen Carter, Pupt.,M of W.
Moved by .J.E.Lummus and seconded by T.w.Cheetham thet the copys of letters from L.U.I.V[
Wilson,President of Council to Mr.Carter to gete,er with his replies as above be copied
in t.e minutes; and same oe approved by the City Council: Motion carried.
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AN OHDI! 'ANCE by 'J . I. Wilsor, , Committeemen on Sanitation:
AN ORDINANCE of the City Council o: the City of Miami,ti'lorida, governing Plumbers,
and regulatin,>; the plumping trade, house drainage And sewerage; and tie inspection of
the same in public and private property end buildings in te Oity of Miami: creating
the office cm' inspector of plumbing and the noard of plumbing comI"iesion; and providing
penalties for its violation.
oved by '^.H,.Cheatham and seconded by L.Granger that the above entitled ordinance be
given its first readinL; end be rend in full: Motion carried.
The ordinance wrF given its first reading and- reed in full.
Moved by d.h.Reilly and :econded by L.(ran,er that tr,e above entitled ordinance be giv—
n its seconn readin and oe reed by title only: Motion carried unanimously.
The oriinan,,e was given ito second reading and wn. read by title only.
Moved by T.F .Cr eathar„ second by T.t+.Gautier t at Council adj,J:n: Motion carried.
Approved,
Att st:
President or City Council.
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Florida oast Railway
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OFFICE OP
SUPERINTENDENT OF MAINTENANCE OF WAY
St. Augustine, Fla.
CROSSINGS :- 20th Street, Miami.
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hoar Sir:
June 15th, 109.
Note the attaohed letter from J. I. Wilson,
President of the City Council of Miami, calling attention
to the narrow crossing on 20th Street, this being the
ciounty road crossing on the south side of the river.
I wish you would investigate the matter and advise
what should be done to comply with the request of Mt.
Wilson.
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Yours truly,
.gpt. )L.of W.
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Des* Sirs—.
wIro tette sail you attention to the narrow (mousing
an aid Strut. 1ta oroosing shoat be mad. vide, for the estotv
et teams and palms ant we would opprooiato your having this natter
look* arts,.
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President of OttOgunsii,
Oily of Mimi,