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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1912-03-07 MinutesA 4 5 • Marsh 7th,1912 . Regular meeting sa!led to order by the ehairaan, F.G.trfert. Members present: J.A.Conred, C.Hefty, M*J.MeDonald, R.0.11atson, J. E.Lumaus, d.F.Holmes and F.G.Erfert M A communication s read ooa W.N.Hull calling kttention t the danger of traffio business on the Avenue D bridge , and to the fact that the bridge tender Mr. Lee, has no jurisdiction as he has no laws to beak him up. The condition arising pr naipally from automobiles pulling off from the right to the left side regardless of the trafio law ,th thereby caking it very dangerous for bicyclists, giving as an eiaapl.e that he personally was hurt soae time ago in this way. And that he would suggest that an oAdnanae be passel giving the bridge tender police authority. The chair announced that bridge tender Lee 'ad already been given police power and that a regular policeman had been stationed at the Avenue D bridge for the past two weeks. Feb. 29,1912. TheHononable Mayor and City Counc 1, Miami,Nla. Gentlemen: We desire to bring our dredge "MIAMI" to ouryard at Miami, and we find that the dredge is 46 feet beam add that the Twelfth Street drawbridge is but 40 feet. It would benecessary to remove some of the fender piling to allow the dredge to pass throg through. Please advi:+e us wh!,t cenbe done in regards to tile, and an early reply will b greatly appreciated: Very respectfully yours, Furst Clerk Construction Co. By Geo. Nelson, Reneger. Capt. Nelson of the Fu st Clark Costruction Co. addressed council, explaining fulling the conditions and what would have to be done. Moved by E.F.Holaes and sec nded by J.E.Lummus that the Furst Clark Construct* Co. be given permission t bring the dredge Miami to the 12tk. St and AvenueD. bridge providing *hat they repair any damage done by them to the bridges, and they must not have both bridges out of repair at the same time. Motion carried. March 7,1912. • • Ho . President and Members Council, City of Mian,i,Fla. Gentlemen: Owing to some changes in my business arrangements, I shall in all probabili, require the use of the Auditor's office in the City buiding about April 15th. It has b.en more convenient in the past to have the city work at my private office and for this reason I have only used the office in the City Building in a liaitd way. The cafe deed for ay depe rt:ent is at present in the office but I have no access to it as the look has been changed and my key will not unlock the door. I understand that by action of Council this office was turned over to the Mayo but as kis requirements are limited to desk room, it i:= possible that the committee roc could be mate to suit his requirements. The vault space is'necessary for the accoaoda- tion of the large books in ay Department. It weld not be satisfactory or practical to occupy an office jointly with some other Department as the nature of the work is such that a private room is neceseay Very truly yours, C.L.Huddleston, Auditor. Jud,:e Phillips asked for the floor and strenuously opposed the auditor having the office, as he and the Mayor gad been given the office by c'-uncil, and they had as muck rigkt to it as the Auditor. Moved by l4. J.McDonald and seconded by J . F:.Lummus that the communication of the auditor be referred to the committeeman on public build ngswith power to act. Motion carried. Moved by t{. J.McDonald and sec nded by C. efty that the colored 0dd Fellows be allowed to parade the streets the second day of May. M oti,ncarried. March 6,19 12. To the Honorable City Council of Miami. We, the undersigned, being property owners on Eleventh Street between ' A enui 6 and N River street, hereby petition your Honorable Body to cauee your sewer to be laid on said Eleventh Street from Avenue d west to musk point between Avenue Ii and N River street as the elevation Permits. Also $o cause the City Water Main to le extended west of Avenue H to suck point. Your petitioners think their cause view of the following facto: There arenow 13 residences on this street nearly all of which are in great need of sewer service. worthy of your earl attention, in There are others of ws who are desirous Of improving our property but do not care to do so without sewer service: And your petitioners will ever pray. (Signed (Ed c'.Thompson and 14 others. Moved by C.hefty and sec )nded by M.J.McDonald that petitionbe referred to com- mitteeman on streets to investigate and report later. Motion carried. Feb. 29,1912. To Wm. B.Moore, City clerk. Dear sir: Ikave this day sworn in :Alex A.Oingras, F.h.McDade and W .H.Uorris on the regular force in lieu of Walter H.Roberts, Frank F.Hoff and filbert E.Sr itr, resigned. (Signed) S.Rodmod Smith, Mayor. Moved by J.E.Lummus, seconded by 4.J.McDonald that communication be received and appointments confirmed. !.iotin carried. Mr. Billingaley addressed council in r ference to the need of an associate in the case of the city against the F.E.C.Ry. Co. over the condemnation of certain property along thebay front. Councilman Lummus opposed this, stating es his principal reaon, that the or- dinance didnot give council the right to employ an assistant attorney, and said that he was always opposed to it and wanted to ga on the record to that effect. as !le believed the burden was on the city attorney. Councilman Holmes said that he wanted to go on record as favoring the employing of assistant counsel as he believed the people wsntedthe case pushed vigorously. Moved by E.F.Holmes seco ded by R.O.Watson that attorney Billingsley be allow ed nne assistant in the suit of condemnation against the F. E. C. Ry. Co. and that he report at next meeting. The lump cost of said assistant for the entire proceedng or for the termination of the case. Profiding that coat of said assit tent meets with approval of council. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: F.G.Erfert yes, M.J.McDonald yes E.F.Rolaes yes, C.ilefty yes, R.O.Watson yes, J.E.Lummus no. T.V.Moore addressed council in referene to the Woaans Club, who had always in a quiet and unassuming way accomplished more for Miami than a lot of the other prominent organisations,stating that they had recently seen Dr. MacGonigle represent ing F. Flagler, been given a lot on 12t . Street and Avenue R. and that the ladies had raised about $i,000 up to date. but wanted $7,000 to meet certain requirea'nts. /Cs the lot had been given to them conditionally,anri in behalf of the Woaans Club he w would respectfully ask council to dunr.te $1000,end whenhe said $1 000 he meant $1000 and nothing less,stating that he w uld be willing to bck the proposition personally if a-y tax payer objected to the action of council that he would be responsible to auncil for their action. The chair announced that they wuld take up and discuss this matter later. Mr. Harris wanted to know from council if a person had the right to fence off the side walk and cited as an exaaple,where the railroad crosses 12th. Str et near the city hallaon each side of the track. The chair instructed chief of police to investigate the matter. 87 1! The Chairman brought to attention of Council, a epetiti,n that had b an pm presented, some time ago in ref'xrence to appointing a boiler in pector. Moved by M.J.McDonald and seconded by E.P.Holmes that the city attorney investigate the state laws and draft an ordinance covering the duties of oar inspector, and creating the office of boiler, inspector for the city of Miami. Mot i n carried. The city att rney presented a torn of contract between the city of Mil and the Miami Telephone Co. in relation to the instalation of a police telephone system. ,which was read by the clerk. Moved by M.J.HcDwnald and seconded by J.E.Lummus that contract be. referred bok to city attorney to get information embodied in contract, as to the full ure addit Lens to the system to cost of new boxes as they may be needed. Motion ca Tried. The Miami City Council, March ith,1912. Miami,Pla. bentlenen: We beg to offer you feed for the city stock for the month of March at the followingpricea: W. C.Oats . , ..... $2.50 per be . Bran... ............2.10 per bag. No. 1 Timothy Stay-...2.00 per 100# Yours very truly, The E.L.Brady Co. Inc. per Ti.E.0verstreet. Moved by J.E.Lumnus and secondedby C.Ttefty that bid of E.L.B ady Co. be accepted Mot ioncarried. Officers eports. i,F1a. 3/7,1912. Hon. Board of City Council, City of Miami. gentlemen: I beg to report the following nu ber of permits for street excavationd during; the month of February. Permits for sewer connectiond 19 permits for gas connections Permits for water connections 2 Permits for installing electric light poles 1 Total permits issued. 30 Tours respectfully, Er.S.Frederick, City Rngr. To the Hon. Board of City Councilman. I hereby teder my report Total no. of arrests. Total amt. f fines etc. Total ant of work of prisoners 283 Total aaouLt day feed of prisoners. 845 Total amount of feed of prisoners. Miami, Fla. 29,1912. for the month of February 1912. 252 $1069.50 Re ape ctfully, $422.50 C.R. Ferguson, Chief of Police. To the Hon. Board of Aldermen, Miami, gentlemen: Vent iamen: I beg to report tht T. have in a mpany with street committeeman Conrad, thoroughly inspected work d ,ne by contractor Godman inc nstru cti on of S" T. C. Sewer on 7th et. from Ave Y east 425 ft.and find same completed in due ounformity with profile and specifications of said work.I therefore reoomme acceptance of same by city council and payment in full for cuch work. iM W- C (41-47 0.R.J.A C nrad,Committeman (Signed)E.S.Frederick,City Engr. I have tke hnor to submit herewith my report for February 1912. Total number of patients treated in the city hopital department and the amount of cas* received,and check for which amount is herewith attached: J.Jacobs,28 days service at $2.00 W.J.Bleckburn county patient, 4 days servioe at $2.00 Mrs. W.R.Walker, county patient, 29 days service at $2.00 Wm. Tirenan, county patient, 4 days service at $2.00 Thomas "Blair, 26 days service et $2.00 M.Elliott 6 days service at $2.00 S.G.Loving to 7 days service at $2.00 Rat Salmon 1 days service - Lewis LeRoy, 24 days service $2.00 A.P.Hidler, 5 days service $2.00 Miss Susie Young, 9 days service at $2.00 Jack Welch, he died- s days service at t.2.00 J.A.MeTntosh, s days service at $2.00 Leory Winslow, he died, 15 days arvice at $2.00 L.B.Baxter, 10 days service at $2.00 Julia Pike, she died, 3 days service at $2.00 and use of operating room Lee Braddock, 1 days service 2.00 Aerating room 5.00 Bottle a-allaghers son James, 9 days service at $2.00 use of operating room Sallie 0sceola,c unty patient, 17 days service at $2.00 Nick Osceola, County patient, 17 days service at $2.00 Kr. Knight, sugical dressing, Derby Strikland, he died, 2 days service at W00 Cash received. W.Strickland. J.A.Eiger S. G. Loving Miss Young Hr. Xnlght A.P.Hibler J.B.Graber L.B.Baxter. miss Young Mr. Pike Walter Jenkins H.Braddock Dr. Dupuis for telephone W.B.Godwin R.M.Mlliott Thos. Blair J.G.Sweeney $ 4.00 7.00 14.00 14.00 1.00 10.00 12.50 20.00 14.00 11.00 5.00 7.00 35 36.20 14.00 76.00 254.05 5i.00 s.00 58.00 M.00 52.00 12.00 14.00 2.00 48.00 10.00 18.00 16.00 16.00 30.00 20.00 C.00 5.00 7.00 18.00 5.00 34.00 34.00 1.00 4.00 We were unfortunate inkavng f ur deaths at the hospital during the month kave had two major operations,and one for appendicit which was unsuccessful because too long deferred. While the othr was a trepine ing for the relief of a depressed fracture,wkiok was p easing on thebrain. Thie case we are indeed rejoiced to say gives every promise of a complete recovery,and I would here remark that the saving of this onelifeis worth all the hospital ever cost. We have had one negro patient, James Williams, an old city employee to care for and as the arragements had notbeen completed with the county commissioners for the care of negropatients at the county poor farm, action on the advice o Mr. Luamua, I arranged with the colored Dr. Frasier to care forkin. providing him with oare,nursing and food. The bill for width. service is herewith pre- sented and is the sage rate per day that arrangements have been made to pay the county for the care of negro patients. Williams was paralysed,and helpless and finally died a few days ago on the very day I was going to send whim to the county farm. Respectfully ubmitted, John L.North, M.D. Feb. 29,1912. Superintendent City Hospital. To the Honorable President and „embers Board of Aldermen. Gentlemen: Miap.i,P'la. DPeb 29,1912. I beg to hand you my report for the month ending on above date, as follows Automobile registrations. Cemetery deeds. Court costs £lppounding fees. Fines and Forfeitures $1069.50 leas witness fees 19.00 Interest. Licenses, business Licenses, dog. Street Improvement Ce tificatee of Indt's-repairs and internal imp. Fund. Taxes 1911 roll . W.L.May,hospital check. Total amount collected dur 11.75 105.00 2.55 1.00 1050 .50 27.49 401.50 1.75 147.55 6494.40 263.98 ng the month $8507.47 Honorable City council, Gentlemen: I b.-g to report everything working all right, all work is up with and theCity is ina good sanitary c mdition. I hereby encose my checi. for $339.70 I would recommend as sewer cnnections be ordered on the following lots: list of which I will furnish later. IIon- Board of City Council, City of :iami. Sentlemen: (Signed) C.L.Dorothy. Miaml,Fla. 3/7,1912. I hand you herewith the apportionment of assessments to lot owners along 8th. St. between Ave. D and Ave E. for their pro rata shareof the cost of installing an 8" WvC. sewer along said street. Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 of Block 86 N. $16.65. Lot 10 of blot 86 N. Lots 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 of block 77 N. eacti $16.65 Lot 15 of block 77 N. In bids of intersecting streets to be paid by city 1/3 balance. " 149.85 49.95 149.85 49.95 49.50 199.68 Total contract price. Trusting the same to be satisfacory, I am, 648.78 Yours respectfully, (Signed) E.S.Frederick. City Emgr. Apportionment of assessment 7th St. D to F. Lot 20, 19,18,17, 16 of block 64 N. each $16.87 Lot 15 of Block 64 N. Lots 5,6,7,8,9 of block 77 N. ach 16.87 Lot 10 of block 77 N. 1/3 balance to be paid by city Total '(Sgned) 84.35 50.61 84.35 50.61 135411 405.03 E.S.Frederick, City Fngr. Moved by g. F. Holmes and seconded by C.Ilefty that the reports of city engineer giving the pro rata of assess ments between Ave D. andE. on 7th. St and on 8th. Street between D.and E. be accepted and copied in the minutes. Motion ce ried. 4900 Attest 11.B.Moore, City Clerk. A revolution by J.E.Lummue, cf+mmitteeman on finance. A resoution of the City council of the City of Miami. making assessments ass net the property abutting on -at h street,between avenue D and E and on lth street between avenue D and R, being acoording to the plat of said city i;.ade by A.L.Cnwlton, C.E. and now of record in the Clerks office of Dade County, Florida. for the laying of eight inch terra cotta swwwr on said streets, between the said averiues,and authorising theissuace of certificates of indebtedness for the cost of said sewers. Be it r solved by the city council of the City of Miami, se Section 1. That there be,and the same is hereby assessed ,against the property abutting on 8th street between avene D. and E and on 7th street between above D and =, the cost of saiddeewers on said streets, between said ave nues,less all sums to be ,paid by the city under the provisions of the oity charter in pro- portion to the length of the abutting property on maid street between said avenues. as follows: On 7th Street. Against loto 20, 19,1M,17,16,Block 64 N. each 16.67 " lot 15 of Block 64 N. 50.61 " lots 5,60,8,9, block 77 N.each 16.87 " lot 10 of block 77 north 50.61 On 8th. Street. Against lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, block 86 N. each 16.65 Lot 10 block 86 north. 49.95 Against lot 16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24 bloc' 77 N. each. 16.65 Against lot 15 of Block 77 North. 49.95 Section 2. That certificates of ndebtedne:s be issued against the above described property for the amount of the assesementmade,th erein against each lot as above described,t o draw interest at the rate of $ per annum from the date the eof until paid. ad that such oertificates whenissued be recorded in the Street Improvement Lien book by the City Clerk,adopted this 7th day of March,A.D.1912. (Signed) F.G.Erfert, :Press dent City Council. Approved of this day of A.D.1912. .Mayor. Moved by J.A.Conrad and seconded by E.P.Holmes that the above resmtdtion as introduced by Councilman Lummus he adopted. Motion carried. Moved by J.E.Lummus and seconded by M.J.:(cDonald that the notice of com- pletion of the work of 7th and 8th Streete he advertised,and any complaints that the abutting propety holders may make,council will receive such at the regular meeting on April 4th. Motion carried. The following notice to propety ownerewas advertised; Notice to property owners of the compltion of the construction of the laying of a sewer on 8th. Street aetween Avenue D and E and on 7th St. between Avenue D and E. You and each of y u are hereby notified that the construction and laying of a sewer on 8th street, between Avenue D and s is completed and the cost of same as per lowest bids submitted is $648.78, and sewer on 7th Street between D and E is oomple ted at a cost of $405.03 as per lowest bid submitted. That the amwint assessed against each lot abutt ng these sewersand for which the city will claim and hold liens against for the above described is as follows: On Mth Street. Xots 1.,213,4,:),6,718,9 of block 86 northeast. $16.65 Lot 10 of block 86 north, $49.95 Lots 16,17,18,19,20,21,22 and 23 and 24 of block 77 northeast $16.65 Lot 15 of block 77 north $59.95. On 7th. Street. Lots 20,19,18,17,16 of block 64 north, each $16.57 Lot 15 of block 64 north, $50.61 i Lots 5,6,7,8,91 of block 77 north, each 1116.87 Lot 10 of block 77,north, '5041 That on April 4th,1912 at a o'clock will meet in session for the purpose of hearing ere or other persons may desire to make against Attest: W.B.Moore, City clerk. 4D 1 P.M. on said day the city council all complaints which the owner or owns the cost of such improvements. F. G. Erfert., President of city council. The chair announced that the ordinance regtlat'ng the sale of oils and gasoline we up forits third reading, for an amendment of section 1 was offered by E. F'.Holmes. Moved by J.F.Lunmus and seconded by C.Hefty that the adoption of amendment to section 1 stand as read. Motion carried. Moved by J.E.Lunanus and seconded by E.F.TTolmes that the ordinance and amendment to section 1 stand as read. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: F.G.Erfert, yes, M.,).McDonald no, E.F.Holmes yes, J.F.Lmmus yes, R.O.Watson yes. Moved by J.E.Lummus and seconded by M...McDonald that ordinance as amended be givenits thi,d readying and rea in full.Ordinance was read in full. Moved by F.F.Holmes and seconded by R.O.Watson thatordinance be passed as read. Upon roll call the vote was as foll ws: F.G.Efert ;,yes, J.A.0 nrad yea, S.F. Holmes, yes, J.E.Lummus yes, R.O.iitson yes, M.J.McDonald yes. C.Fleftyyes. The ordinance passed is as follows: Ordinance No. to Anordinanoe amending Section133 of the Code of theCity of Miami, relating to the storage of gasoline, benzine, naptha orcrude oils, and providing a penalty for violation of this ordinance. Be it ordined by the city council of the City of Mlami,Flurida: Section 1. That section 133 of the Code of the City of Miami be and the sea is hereby amended so as t) read as follows: Section 133. No person, firm or corporation shall store or keep for sale within the city limits of Miami more than five hundred gallons of gasoline, benzine, naptha or crude oils; that is to say five hundred gallons in all at any one time,ex- cept as hereinafter provided. Any person, firm or corporation may deliver gasoline, benzine, naptha or crude oils to customers within the city from closed metallic tank wagons, dr in coverd mtallic cane. No person firm or corporation shall store or keep for sale within the city limits of the City of Miami more than five hundred gallons of gasoline, benzine, napti or orude one; that is t say, five hundred gallone in all at any one time, except there may be built and maintained storage tanks of a total capacity not to exceed one handed thousand gallons in the aggregate located on lots i and 7 of block city of Miami, North, said tanks to be enclosed with a wall at least six feet in height. There may be built and maintained sto age tanks of a total capacity not to exceed fifty thousand gallons in the aggregate on the following described property: Beginning at the intersection of the east line of the property leased bp Mary Brickell to W. I. quffetetler with the south bank of the Miami river; thence running easterly and meandering the south bank of said Miami Rver to a point seventy five feet east of the :aid 'Tuftstetlers east line; thence south parallel wit said east line of said fuffatetlera lot 'to the north side of the 25 foot alley left open thence west along the north side of said alley 75 feet to said fuffstetlers lot; thane north alongthe east line of said Huffetetlera lot to the place ofbeginning,thia property now being occupied by the Gulf Refining Company,a corporation, under a lease heretofore made to it by Mary Brickell of Miami,Florida, .and theremaybe built and main tained storage anks of a total capacity not to exceed fifty thousand gallons in the g regats on the following described property. 4 A strip of land fifty feet wide ( act and west) lying immediately fast of the lot above went oned leased by Mary Brickell to the Gulf Refining Company ad now occupied by said Company; the said first named stri p of land extending from the south bank of the Miami river south 135 feet, r,ore or less, to an alley; together with all riparian rights appur enant thereto,this property now being held by the Standard 01l Company, under a lease from Mary Brickell. Also there may be built and maintaned storage tanks of a total capacity not to exceed fifty thousand gallons in the aggregate, on the following described property: Beginning at a point twenty five '25) feet north of the northeast corner of lot eight (a) of bock one hundred eight (l'00) south, as shown on the map of the subdivision of that portion of the city of Miami lyingeast of Avenue D. south Of the Miami River; north of twentieth Street and west of the lands of Mary Brickell according to map thereof on file on the office of the clerk of the circuit court in and far Dade County, Florida, said point of beginning being on he north Aide of that certain 25 foot alley shown on said map. fromsaid point of beginning run west along he north boundary line of said 25 foot alley, tw hundred and nine (209) feet to a stake; thence run north parallel with center line of said Avenue D in said city of Miami three hundred forty four and four tenths (344.4) feet, more or less, to thelow ater mark on the south bank of the Miami R iver; thence mean- dering the'low water mark of said Miami River in an, easterly direction two hundred and nine (209) feet,more or less, to a stake north of the point of beginning, thence run south parallel with the center line of said Avenue D four hundred and t hree end seven tenths (403.7) feet,more or less, to the point of beginning, Any person, firm or cor oration building or maintaining ay tank or tanks m the three properties last described in the foregoing paragraphs shall erect or build around each of the said tanks, a concrete orother water tight retaining wall not less than twelve inches thick and of sufficient height andnumber of feet there therefrom t give said retaining wall a holding capacity of the tank which it surrounds and they shall also build and maintain a doublebarbed wire fence not le:.s than six feet in height aog the east, west, and south line of the property occupied by them and the east and west line of the fence shall extend northward into the Miami river to where the water is notless than four feet deep and all openings or gates shall be supplied with locks end shall be kept securely locked except at such tme or times as it may be necessary to open them for the purpose of transacting their business. Any person, firm or cororation operating garages or other business houses in Miami where gasoline, benzine ,naptha or crude oils a e used shall keep the entrance to said tank at all times free rom any unnecessary accumulation of oil and ehall keep the floors and walls of any buildnns in w ich same is located free from al]. oil, gasoline, benzine ,naptha or crude oils, orother substances calculated to create fire or explosion. Section 2. No person, firm or corpopation shall store or keep for sale within bne hundred fest of any building in the city of Miami more then fifteen gallons of gasoline, benzine, naptha or crude oils; that is to say fifteen gallons in all at any one time, except in underground tankor tanks surrounded by concrete wall or other fire proof material of sufficient height to hold the contents of the tank and said walls to be n.t less than eight inches think. Section 3. Any person, fir; or corporation violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be punished by a finenot exceeding Two hundred dollars (P00) or by imprisonent not exceeding ninety days or both such fine and imprison- ment as may seem proper in the discretion of the court. Sectin 4. hereby repealed. All ordinances or parrs of ordnance in ennflict herewith are Attest: W.B.Moore, City clerk. Approved this the day of 1912. F'.( .Erfert, President of Council. H 4 J The chair announced that anird nance amending section 1LS of the code of the Cityd of Miami,relating to deaths of q human being, and the reporting of such deaths to the city physician was up for its third and final reading. Moved by d . R.Luuanus and seconded by M.J.\ \Donald thatordinance be givenite third reading and read in full. Moti n carried. The ordinance was read in full. oMoved by E.F.folmes and seconded by R.O.Wateon that ordnance be passed as ri read. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: M.J.McDOnald yes, R.F.holmes yes, C.He, Hefty yes, R.O.Watson yea, P.G.Rrfert yes, J.A.Conrad yes, J.E.lummusyes. The ordinance as passed is as Poll..: Ordinance No. 144 An ordinance amending section 1.55 of the code of the city of Miami,relat ing to deathof a human being, and the reporting of such death t the city physician. Be it ordainced by the city council of the city of Miami. Section 1. That section 15M of the code of the city of Miami be and t_ie same is hereby amended so as t read as follows: Section 15B: Certificate of death- in the event of the deathof any human being within the corporate limits of the City of Mier: ,the attending physician shal t111 up and deliver br cause to be delivered to the city physician a certificate of death within 24 hours after having received notice of such death. The form of tb the certificate of death shal be as follows: Name Color Age Sex Name of father Name of mother Nativity Place of residence Cause of death Time of rei,ience in city Attending p4sician Death Certificate. City of Miarxi,Fla. 19- Any person violatng any of the provisions of this sectin shall,up on convictionbef ore the Municipal court, be punished by a fine of not les a than five dollars, or more than 25 dollare,ror be imprisoned fornot lases than fifty day Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in c nflict herewith are hereby repealed. Attest clerk. Approved this ,Jh Presient oflCity council. day of 1912. Mayor. Moved by R.O.Wateon and seconded by J.E.Lummus (that the ordinance amend ing sectin 159 of the code of the city of Miami, relating t births add reporting 0 same be given its second reading and read by title only. Motion carried. The ordinance was read by title only. Moved by F.F.Holmee and seconded by R.0.Watson that the ordinance abolishing the posit7un of esmatery superintendent of the city of Miami and creatig the posit on of cemetery sexton ur the city of Miami, prescribing the duties of sub cemetery sexton and amendings section 304,305,304,307,305,309,310,311 of the code 0 the city of Miami be givenite second reading and read by title only. Motion carried The ordinance was read by title only. Attest City clerk. 4944 Councilman McDonald offered the `'ollowing ordinance: An ordinance amending Section 157 of the Code of the City of Miami,relating to the reporting of con— tagious diseases in the city of Miami,and providing a penalty for failure to report the same. Moved by J.E.Lummus that the above ordinance introduced by Councilman McDonald be given its first reading and read in full. Motion carried. The ordinance was read in full. Moved by F.. F. Holmes and ae conded by C.I"Iefty that the ordinance be given its second reaing and read by title only. Motioncarried. Ordinance was bead by title only. Councilmen McDonald offered the followingordinance: An ordinance amending Section 159 of the code of the city of Miami, relating to births and reporting the name and providing a penalty for failure to reportsame. Mr. J.E .Lummue moved that the above ordinance introduced by Councilman McDonald be given its first reading and read 'ram full. Motioncarried. The ordinance was read in full. Moved by C.Hefty And seconded by R.F.Holmes that the ordinancebe given its second reading and read by title only. Motion carried. Ordinance was read .by title only. Moved by J.R.Lurumus and cec nded by d.A.Conrad that the city clerg be instructed to hae prepared 2000 ballots for the electioncalled for March 2th,1912, and that the chief of police loo after the erecion of the necessary booths at the two polling places designated in call. Street Committeeman, 0onrad recommended that street lights be placed on 4th St. from G to J,and two lights on 5th Str et from J to K. 'oved by J.H.Lummus and seconded by R.O.Watsonthat the recommendation of committ men on Streets that same be approved and lights ordered placed. Motion carried. Moved by i.J.McDonald and seconded by J.A.Conrad that to request for an appropri ation of ;1000 to the Womans Club for the erection of a Library Buildingbe denied. Motioncarried. The Bank of Bay Biscayne presented a bill for $128.00 the difference in a mule swap between the city and Bewan Brothers,said bill being O.K. by C.L Dorothy, Sanitary Inspector and M.J.McDonald, Committeeman on Streets. Also a bill for t77 difference in mule swap with Bewan Brothers O.K. by J.C.Tucker, Street Supt. and J.A.Conrad, co:initteeman on streets. The following order was attached to each bill. City of Miami, Miami,Fla. Gentlemen: As the Bank of Bay Biscayne has advanced me the funds for the above bill you will please pay the amount to the said bank. Yours truly, (Signed) Beva Brothers. By J.►`..Stanton, Member o" the firm. Moved by J.A.Conrad and seconded by R.O.Watson that the bills held by the Bank of Bay Biscayne lie above mown, be paid whdn funds are available.Motion carried. John Muller presented a bill for $328.24 for the building of a shed for the patrol wagon. Moved by J.E.Lummus and sec)nded by R.O.Wateonthat t e bill of John Muller for the sum of $328.26 for the eon tructionof a building or shed for the care of the poliec patrol wagon be paid. When bills for material has been furnished and bill O.K. by former city councilman C.W.Hill,who authorized the work.Motion carried. The chair ordered an adj ounment till Monday, March llth,1C)12. L1-41/1/i/ Chairm .