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March 21st,1912.
Regul',r meeting called to order by the chairman. ?(embers present, M.d.
McDonald, Caspar Hefty, £.F.folmes, J.E.Lun►mus, P.G.Erfert, J.A.Conrad, R.O.Watson.
Mrs Sibyl Jenkins appearod before council and asked to he relived of the
street improvement lien thatthe city holds against her property,claiming that she
had the street filled in before it was paved. .
Moved by M.O.McDonald and seconded by C.Hefty that ce tificate of indebted-
n".es numbers 1199 and 1200, representing $23.44 and $23.46 respectively , assessed
against lots 2 and 3 of block 40 north,be ordered canoe lled. by clerk and
aolleoor and that he be given credit for same.,and that a copy of the resolution be
filed with the City Auditor. Mot. ion carried.
Hon. City Council
Miami,Fla.
Gentlemen:
We, the unders1gn+d, property owners and residents, interested,
respectfully request the p1 cng of a street light at the corner of 15th. Street and
Avenue L.
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Very respectfully,
ed
F.W.Ottetott and 14 others.
Moved by M. J.r(c%onald and secondedby C.Hefty that the petition be referred
to committeemen on streets. Mtion carried.
Miatpi,Fla. March 2lst,1912.
To the ronorab le Cuncil of the City of Maimi,
Gentlemen;
Your attention is respectfully tailed to the recemtunwarranted
arrest of myself by policeman No. 10 on a trifling charge which was not susta ned
by the court, resulting mot only in great personal annoyance but also in injury
to my business. I do not wish to put the city to extra expense but in viewof t e
above facts, request; that in justice to all concerned, the Chief of Police be
instructedto print in the Miami Metropolie and Morning Herald a public apology
for the error for which he was responsible.
Respectfully sub itted,
Madam Isabella Wells.
Mobed by E. F.Holmee and seconded by R.O.Wateon that communication be received
and therequest denied. Motion carried.
A communication was read from Mrs. Ada S.Jenkins nnd al oo from '"!t s. Dr.
J.W.Warner claiming that they were widows nd 1,rcii' means of support were such ar
to make itvery hard for them to pay a city tax on their property,and asked council
2 to relieve them of paying city taxes.
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M ved by J . E. Lummus and seconded by t;. F. Holmes tht if Mrs. Warner end Mrs.
Jenkins will give satisfactory evidence that they arenot worth $100() over all en-
cumbrances,the matter of exemption will be considered by council. Motioncarried.
Mr. W.S.Dickereon reported to council that he had in his possession some
trees that had ben turned over to him by council several years ago and that in his
opinion, that kind of tree was not suitable for this country,and thought as it was
an expense on the city to keep them any longer,he thought some disposition should
be made of
= them stating that his bill to date would be $12.50.
Moved by J.E.Lummus and seconded by R.O.Wateon that warrant be drawn in
favor of W.S.Dickinon for 112.50 as per bill rendered forcare of treee,and that the
trees he turned over to the committeeman on parka and doeks until disposed of. Motion
carried.
Mr. Billingsley addressed council in reference to the condemnat •-n suittne
city had on in reference to the F.E.C.Ry Co.stating that he had conferred with Hr.
Boggs as to his aseistinghim and that Mr. Bogie stated that he would with the amount
that outside partis had agreed to put uptake the case inthe circuit court only,
the city to pay him $500,and that if the case went to theeupreme court,he cou.1 not
state now what the charge would be. The fee of $500 only applying for hie service
in the oircuit court.
Mr. Lummus addressed council strongly opposing th- employing of addition/
council. Mr. iiolmee stated that he as still infavor of giving the city council help as h
he believed the people wanted the case pushed vigorously. After a long disaassion by all
of the councilmen,the following motion .was made:
Moved by J.E.Lumnnue and seconded by J.A.0 nrad that this counil refuse to
grant the city attorney additional council inthe suit of conrlenn tion of the city ♦ersue
F. E. C.ry. CO. Upon roll call the vote was as follows: F.I'=.F.rfert yes, R.O.Watson no,
J.E.Lu:,mis yes, C.Hefty no, E.F.Holmea no, M.J.McDonald yes, J.A.Conrad yes,
Moved by R.O.Watson and seconded by J.E.Lummus that the salary of the ci$
attorneybe raised to ' 100 a month dating fromMarah let,1912. Upon roll call to vote was
as follows: F.C.Zrfert no, M.J.McDonald no, C.Hefty yes, R.O.Watson yes, F,.F.Holmee yea
J.E.Lummus yea,J.A.Conrad yes.
Miami, Fla. March 21 t,1912.
Iron. City Council,
Bent l eme n:
I respeetfuly.apply for a permit t erect a store building on my lot adjoining
the Biscayne Hotel. I hereby submit plans and specifications for sa,e.
Respectfully,
John M.xing, for R.R.Burdine.
Moved by d.F.Lumnnis and seconded by C.Hefty that the coruaunicsion be received
and permit granted. Motion carried.
Miem1, !'la. March 12th,1912.
To the Honorable Board of Aldermen of the
City of Miami,Jla.
Bent lemen:
We ask you to.isaue a buiding permit for a two story concrete offs
office building for the Miami Bank and Trust Company after plans ond specifications
accompanying this letter. Said building to be erected onthe southeast corner of Ave.
C and el•:-venth stret.
Very resectful].y,
Harlan A.Trapp, Contractor.
Moved by R.O.Watson and seconded by C.Hefty that the communication be
received and permit granted. Motion carried.
?Miami, Fla. 3.21,1912.
Hon. City Council,
Gentlemen:
I encloee plans and specifications for apartment house I
am erecting on 9th street lot 7 of block 100 for G.A.Perfh. Findley grant me permit for
same.
Re spt .
J . T'.Woodworth .
Moved by J.E.Lulimue and seconded by C.He?ty that the c inmiunication he
recei ed and the permit granted. Motion carried.
Miami,Fla. March 14,1912.
Capt. Holmes
'ire Committeeman,
Dear sir;
I recommend for the well fair of the cty o?Miami that you
obtain the passage of an ordinance requiring that all new buildings erec ted within the
city limits have fire proof r ,ofa.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) I'. r .Chase.
Moved by C.Hefty end seconded by M.J.McDonald that no actin. be taken on
Mr. Chases communication. Moti on carried.
Chairman Lrfert said he wanted to go on record as being opposed to any
negro laying sewer pipes on any contract that the city might give in the future.
The -chair announced that council would prooeed to canvas the election and
returns of annexation election held March 12th.
Report of Aspect ors.
Registered voters.
This is to 4. certify that the votes cast at Princinet )(o. fi were as follows:
Total 8'.
tain land
31,1912,
Number of
territory
1912. 76
N umber of votes
and territory desc
For 6.
votes cast against
and land described
against.
Certified to this
cast for the annexation to the city of Miami of ce r-
ribed in an ordinance approved by the Mayor January
the annexation to the city of Miami of certain
in an r.dinanoe approved by the Mayor January 31,
the 12th day of March, A.D.1912. Void 4.
C.A.Heelington.
Theo G.Houaer.
i.P.Downing.
A.E.Bogue.
Inspectors.
Those not registered.
This is t certify that the votes cant at Princinct No. fi were as follows:
45 total.
Number of votes cast for the eunexation to thecity of Miami of certain
land and territory described in an ordinance approved by the Mayor January 31,1912
For 4.
Number of votes cast against the annexation to thecity of Miami of certain
land and tertitory described in an ordinance approved by the Mayor January 31,
1912. 40 aga n t. 1 spoiled.
Bertified to this the 12th day of March, A.I).1912.
The
Report of
C.A.flesington,
Theo. (.Houseri
".!'.Downing.
A.F.Bogue.
Inspectors.
above reports of inspectors were frompolling place at ,Mousers
inspectors from voting place city hall nd their report.
barn.
We the inspectors of sp cial election held March 12,1912, certify that the
vote was as .follows:
For annexatin 264. Against Annexation 71. Void lel. Total 353.
ado vd by J . E. Lunnnu s
and clerk of special
minutes,and that the
carried.
(signed) T.F.MeAu liffe,Clerk.
A.A.Bryne,
A.A. McElroy,
C.C. Thompson,inepectors.
and seconded by J.A.Conrad that the report of inspectors
election held March12,1912, be accepted a d copied in the
results of the eection be declared ag�t annexation. Motion
Moved by J.E.Luiruuu and seconded by M.J.Mr:Donald that the tally sheets ,ba llot:
and stubs and everyt'Ang taken fromthe ballot boxes used in special election Mch
12,1912, be filed with the clerk. Motion carried.
Moved by E.F.Holm s and seconded by C.Hefty that
section 159 of the code of the city of Miami relating to
reportingoS same be giVen its thrd reading and read in
The ordinance was read n hall. as fol owe:
Ordinance No. ----
an ordinance amenrlin,',
births and the
full. Motion ca..ried.
An ordinance ame ding section 159 of he code of the City of Miami,
reating to births and reporting the same.
Be itordained by the city council of the city of Miami
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TH'n I 'P r=1-7-17 7:f7 71-77t; .71R17CT7C7 No. ( W-727
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Total 86. 7.umbers of votes cat 'Lhe anne::ation to the city of
Miami of certain lana and territory decried in an :...dinancc
by the l'ayor ,Tnun. 1, 91, For 6.
IT -umber ofvotes cast a;-ainz-t to a.lnexatimi to the city of /"I.arli nf
certain teiTitnry anti lon,1 de:cribed in an er;:linace ar(.-:ed by ',he
7"ayor Jannary 191r.. 76 k-atnst.
Certified 'n tTh. lhe 71.4t, day of -arch, A.7).1.91. Void 4.
'Theo 7.7ouser.
'211.i:: is to certify t.lt; vo.e: c t at -.'rincinc, To. C. ,::ere
Mimber of vote L] cast ?or tl,e :A:..a.xat:on to the city of riami of
certain land alL, territory deLcriLed ril by t,„t
rayOr Januniv 1, 191. For 4.
Number of vote cat a. exi_-,!1 to tht: eiy of '
of certain lan, orfline
the :7ayor 1
Certified tc ti1_Lh
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Be itordained by the city council of the city of Miami
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Section 1. That section 159 of the code of the city of Miami be and the
ame is he eby amended so as to read as follows:
"Section 159. In the event of the birth of a child withinthe corporate
limits of the city of Miami, it shall be the duty of the attending physician or if
there be no physician, of the midwife or other attendant upon the mother, to
report the same within forty eight hours to the City Health officer,and file a
certificate of birth,spee ying theplace and time of birth, the color,sez
and descent of the child, and the name, occupation, age and descentof the father
and mother,anri other details required by the City Board of Health upon blanks
furnished f r that purpose.
Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
P'.G.Frfert,
Pre. scent, of City council.
Attest: W.P.Moore.
City clerk.
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Moved by E.F.Hol es and seconded by J.A.Conrsd thatordinance bepassed as red
Upon rell call, the vote was as follows: R.O.Watson yes, J.A.Conre yes, C.hefty
yes, E.P.holmes yes, J.E. Lunuius yes, M.J.McDonald yes. F.F.E rfert,Yes.
motion carried.
Moved by J.A.Conrad see nded by C.Hefty that an ordinance bolishing
the positon of cemetery superintendent of the city of Miami, and creating the
positionof cemetery sexton of the city of Miamu,prescribing the duties of such
cemetery sextonand amending secti m 304, 305, 306,307,30M,309,310,311 of the
code of the city of Miami, be givenits third reading and read rin full. Motion
carried. The ordinance was read in full as follows:
Movedby i.E.Lumunua and sec,mdedby `;.C.ti7 tson that the ordinance be passed as red
read. Upon roll call,the vote was as follows: P.r,.Erfert yes, '.J.Mcdonald yes, F.P.
Holmes yes, 0.E.Lurrous yes, C.Hefty Yes, R.O.Watson yes, .I.A.Conradyes.
Aldr man McDonald introduced an ordinance amending; section M of tn^ code of
the city of Miami, relating to and fixing the salaries of the several o"ficers and
employees of the city of Miami.
Moved by J.E.Lurrnus and seconded by R.O.Watson thst ordinance as introduced by
councilman McDonald be given itsfirst reading and read in full. Moton carried.
The ordinance as passed ab )lashing the position as cemetery superintendent and
creating the position of cemetery sextion,is as follows:
Moved by J.E.Lummus and seconded by R.O.Wntson that council adjourn. Motion carrind.
Attest;
City clerk.
President ity Council.
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