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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1910-06-02 Minutes1 Miaai,Fla.,June,2nd,1910. Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by President J.I.Nilson in the chair: Members present J.I.Nilson,J.F.Lummus,T.N.Gautier,L.Granger,W.B.Moore and J.J.Holly. Minutes of the regular meet ng of Council hold May,l9th,1910 were read and approved Communication: Miami,Fla.,June,2nd,1910. Hon.Board of Alderman, City of Mi'mi,Fle. Gentlemen; - I beg to return herewith resolution adopted by your Hon.Board,at meeting October,21st,1909, in which certain credits are to be given the City Attorney,baeed on a report made by the City .Attorney. The resolution is not in proper form,as you will notice by reforing to the form prescribed and use: by the City Attorney,in a resolution adopted at a meeting,March,5th, 19O8,which resolution also includes a part of the property included in the repott made a part od this resolution. The amount of Court Cost you desire credited to the Attorney rue not specified in either the resolution or Vie report; and should be in connection with each lot in item- ized form. Further reforing to the six lots i:s Block 26 North, no explanation is made as to why the full amount of taxes and Court Coste,aggregating about '25.00,should be comprom- ised for N6.90: There is no apparent overcharge in the taxes; and if there was any trouole in effecting the collection ef the $25.00 attorney's fees,it is not mentioned. As the matter str=nda with this resolution,with full sceess to tie City Reeorda,I am unable to assign any reason why a compromise settlement of these taxes and Court Costs is necessary; and if a compromise is neceseary,why the aao'ant collected should be divided $6.90 to the City and "25.00 to the Att rney,with an actual loss of $17.89 to the City. And at; the re',orda should be specifically clear,to be underFtood without explanation I nave no doubt you will agree with me that an amended r.esolution,giving full informa- tion in these cases should be prepared and adopted. Yours very truly, (Signed) C.h.Huddleston, Aoditor. Moved by ^_'.N.Gautier and seconded by h.Granger that t e comrnsnicatiun frog the Aeditor be received and copied in the m.nutea and the matter be refered to the Commit- temhn on Finance: Motion carriers. Communication: Miami,l'la. ,May,5th,1910. To the on.City Council, r)ity of Miami, Pla. GentLemen;- I hereby ask for a permit to construct an nddition to my residence on hot # 1,Block 100 Nortn,City of Miami, said taeaidence to be two stories high and out -Bede walls to be of 9" Concrete Blocks, mnteriel to be first grade,such as is handled in this market; lower joist to be 2 x 10, second joist to be 2 x 8 and third joist to be 2 x 6; roof to be of metal; see floor plans attached. Yours respectfully, (Signed) E.F.Nelle. Moved by J.E.Luawus and seconded by J.J.Holly that the above application for buil- ding permit by E.F.Nells be received and permit granted: Motion Berried. 0( Communication: St.Auguetine,Fle.,May,23rd,1910. Mr. A.H.Adams, City Clerk, M1aml,Fla. Dear Sir; - Your fevop of the 21st,quoting from the minutes of the proceedings of the Miami City Council, at their regular meeting held on the sth,day of Moy,1910,request- ing that Fourth Street be opened across the right of way and tracks of the Florida Rest Coast Railway. A crossing at Fourth Street waif never contemplated by this Company; and in sub- dividing the City into streets, they were only laid out up to the right of way line. Provision was made for streets extending North and South parallel with our right ow way to permit teams to reach the crossing at First Street and Seventh Street: If you have examined the situation yourself, you will note that to cross at Fourth Street it must be over five tracks and one of these is our main line track leading South and the other, the North Ara of the "Y" which leads to the Passenger Station, both of which are used very frequently; and a crossing at this point would be extremely unsat- isfactory to the public. It is hoped that the City Council will see their way clear to withdraw the re- quest. Yours truly, (Signed) E.Ben Carter. .'oved by J.J.holly and seconded by L.Granger that the Communication from Mr.E. Ben Carter be received and filed and that t-.e City Clerk be instructed to orlvise Mr. Carter that a crossing at Fourth Street was no doubt apparently unneeeesary in the early days of Miami, but that the development or the City has been so far in excess of our anticipations, that it is pound advisable to do some things Viet were not contem- plated then; and this in the opinion of to City Council is :. matter that should be given consideration and action as soon as it is possible to do so without working too great a hardship on the Company; and Vat the City insist that he give it hie personal attention and consideration: Motion carried. Communication: Miami,Fla.,`Say,24th,1910. City Council of Miami, ',ian,l,Fla. Gentlemeu;- At a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners held on the 23rd of May, 1910; The following motion was made and duly carried. ":loved that the Board o county Commissioners appoint a committee of one from each of the County Commissioners Districts; anf that the B and request t e Dade Co.:nty led* ical Association to appoint three of its members as a eowr+aittee; and request the Fri- endly 'ospital Society to appoint three of its members as a committee, also the City Council of the City of Miami to appoint three of its members as a comittee, to meet with the Boadd of Cou Commissioners on June,10th,at ten O'clock A.M., at the Court House for the purpose of discussing ways and means for the establishment of a County Poor Farm and Hospital." In compliance with the above :cation I am requesting that you appoint the commit- tee as requeste.i by the Board; and that if possible you meet with them on the date stated in the motion. Yours very truly, Z. T.Merritt, Clerk, By (signed) W. R. Norton, D. C. Moved by J.F.Lummus and seconded by J.J.Holly tat the above communication be re- ceived; and treat the Chairman appoint a committee of three to confer with the Board; and that the Chairman also serve with the 'ommittee: Motion carried. The following were qppointed as a committee in accordance with the preceeding motion;J.E.Lummus,J.J.Holiy and T.N.Gautier. Bids for the City's feed for month o" June: Miarai,Fla.,June2nd,1910. 'on.City Council, City. Gentler, en; - We beg to herewith submit prices for June feed for mules: #2 White Clipped Oats---'2.10 " 1 Timothy Hay--- 1.50 Mixed Corn,Best----- 1.90 Pure Bran 1.85 Ground Feed --- 2.00 Yours very truly, Miami Grocery Company. Miami,Fla.,June,2nd,1910. "he Pion. City Co tnc:il, Miaiti,Fki. 151' Gentles .en; - We bee, to offer you feed for the Cityy's stock 'or the month o? June at the following p 'ices: Fancy Whit, Clipped Onto i.2.10 No.T Timothy Hay 1.50 Bran - 1.80 Corn - 1.85. Yours very truly, F.L.Brady Co. Moved by W.H.Moore and seconded by L.Grant,er that the bid of E.L.hrady Co.,be ac- cepted that they Are awared the contract, at prices bid: Motion carried. Petition: To the Hon.City Council, ilami,Fla. Mlanii,Fla. ,May,30th,1910. Gentler+en; - We,the undersigned employes or the City of Mland, in the Fire Department hereby petition ,your Honorable Body to assuule the discou' t or interest chr'rgeci by the banks on certificates issued to us by the City. We do our work for a speci'ied salary and t ink it only just t at w. r,celve the full amount due us, as frequently we c.re not paid for several months at a time except by these certificates. (Signed) '-.J.Haugh Ed.Newcomb J.C.Morford U arry Hunter W.H.Hoyet. Moved by J.E.Lummus aid seconded by J.J.Holly that the above petition be rf,c-ived Clerk and thectIat be instructed to advise that the City cannot legally comply with the same: Motion carried. Petition: We,the undersigned property owners on Sixth Street respectfully request that you put a sewer from Avenue "D" to the Bay. Thanking you to give this matter your best attention. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) M.A.Milem and six others. MIM r 5 Moved by J.E.Lum,uc and seconded by T.N.Gautier that the foregoing petition for the laying of a sewer on Sixth Street between Avenue "U" end Biscayne Drive be recei- ved and filed for future reference: 'Motion carried. Special report of the City Attorney: Miami,Fla.,March,22nd,1910. Hon.City Council, City of Miemi,Fla. Gentlemen; - I geg leave to report that I have made A special deposit with the City Tre- asurer of this City of the following sums ,to -wit: Excess payment to Jon.Frohock,as :sheriff of Dade County for services rendered in tax cases $190.80 Funds held by me to pay Sheriff,but paid him directly by Geo.C. Bolles,as special master in chancery Advertising,fees,'our cases,$2.35 each,held by me for payment, but paid direct by Geo.C.Bolleslas Spec:DIA Master in Chancery, (Paid to LaSalle -Stoneman Co.,by Bolles) Total Respectfully submitted, (Signed) R.B.Gautier, Approved: City Attorney. (Signed) C.L.Huddleston, Auditor. 38.75 9.40 _1238.95 Moved by J.E.Lummua hnd seconded by W.R.Moo'.e that t e spe ial report of the City Attorney be received and filed: Motion carried. Reports of officer:': Dated April 8th,1910. For wont h ending Dec.31st,1909. Collections as follows: Interest Taxes 1906 Roll Taxes Taxes Total Certified: (Signed) 1907 Roll 1908 Roll 536.80 Court 134.50 Court collections 27.11 Cost $8.74-- 45.54 Cost $0.99-- 35.49 A.. 00 for month $159.14 (Signed) R.H.Gautier,City C.L.Fuddlcstoi,AuQitor. Dated April,8th,1910. For month ending J any.31st,1910. Collections as follows: Interest 10.94 Taxes 1905 Roll $13.50 Court Cost $9.88-- 23.38 Taxes 1908 Roll 2 0 Total collections for month t106.32 (Signed) R.B.Geutier,City Attorney. Attorney. Certified: (Signed) C.L.Huddleston,Auditor. Dated April,8th,1910. For month ending Feb'y.28th,1910. Collections as follows: Interest - 4 4.57 Taxes 1906 Roll $11.73,Court Cost $43.67 55.40 Taxes 1907 Roll $3.45,Coubt CostITAe---- 4.4s Total collections for month $ 64.42 (Signed) R.B.Gautier,City Attorney, Certified: (Signed) C.L.Huddleston,Auditor. 15' Dhted April,8th,1910. For month ending Marohr3let,1910 Collections as follows: Interest Certified: (Signed) C.L.Huddleeton,Auditor. $ 11.47 Taxes 1905 Roll 21.60,Court Coat t7.12-- 28.72 Taxes 1907 Roll 5.7'1,Court Coat '2.00--- 7.75 Taxee 1908 Roll 42.¢0 Total collections for month $ 90.54 (Signed) R.B.Gautier,City Attorney. To the Hon.City Council, City of Mianci,Fla. Gentlemen; - I hereby tender this my report for the month of May,1910. The City has been looked after and is in good condition: The Dump Grounds is well kept; and teams doing good work from a sanitary standpoint. I would teepectfully cell your attention to the manner in which fre:ih meets are taken from the cold -storage to the mar} -eta to be sold to 'Vie people; the meats are thrown in an open wagon and taken through the atreete,while the filthy dust is blown on same. I would call your attention also to the foot of Seventh Street on the Boulevard, as to the smell, I think it is caused by the filth thrown from the Band-bank,near Seventh Street on the Bay, generally known as Chrisea Ialand,that was:ces to shore. I herewith hand you check for Two Hundred ani Twenty Five Dollars,eollected in May. Respectfully, (Signed) R.B.Neilson, Chief of Sanitation. MiamiF1e.,Mey,31Rt,1910. Dated May,310;,1910. Nnr month ending May,31st,1910 Amount of Fines and Forfeitures 1'663.00 Number of erreats- 112 Number of days labor by prisoners 71 Respectfully submitted. (Signed) F.B.Hardee,Chier of Police. Dated June,2nd,1910. For month ending May,31st,1910. Collections as follows: Cemetery Deeds 255.00 Cemetery Grave permits 5.00 Fines and Forfeitures $663.00 leas witness fee .3,650.00 Interest 15.33 Licenses,Businees 53.75 Licenses,Dege 2.00 Sanitary Collections,March,t177.00,April,t248.00-- 425.00 Account,recordi,g,;t.Imp.Certif.of Indebt. 3.40 Taxes 1909 Roll 477.00 Street Imp.Certif.of Indebt.bt.Bond Fund 65.36 Street Imp.Certif.of Indebt.,hewer Bond Fund 122.16 Total collections for the month 41,874.50 (Signed) A.H.Adans,Clerk and Collector. Certified: (Signed) C.L.Huddleeton,Auditor. Moved by o.R.Lummus and seconded oy J.J.Holly that the officers reports as read be accepted and placed on file: Motion parried. 5 Moved by T.N.dautier end seconded by J.J.Holly that the City Engin, er be instruc- ted to prepare a proposed grade for North River Street from Twelth to Fourteenth Street and submit same to Council for adpption: Motion carried. Moved by W.R.Moore and seconded by J.J.Holly theta the City Attorney be instructed to make demands on the County for any funis that may be legally due the City on ac- count of Road Tax paid on properties inside the corporate limits: Motion carried. Moved by J.E.Lummus and seconded by W.B.Moore that a warrant be drawn in pay- ment of interest due on July,2nd „ on the '70,000.'00 bonds, as per agreemnt with the Columbia mrust Company of New York,N.Y.:Motion carried. Moved by T.N.Gautier and seconded by J.J.Holly tnat the Committeeman on Finance be authorized to purchase three Dade County Bonda,at not exceeding par and interest; and that a warrant be drawn in payment for the Bonds in the event He :succeeds in pur- chat•ing them: Motion carried. Moved by W.H.Moore and Beconde by ],.Granger teat Council adjorn: otion curried. Attest: App Protident of City Council.