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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1913-06-26 MinutesC 3� f June 2.6t~ ,19i3 . Recess meeting cAlled to order by the chairman,F.G.Erfert. "(embers pre: ent: F.G.Erfert, J.A.McDonald,J.A.Conrad,►;.F.Holmea,C.Hafty,E.J.Romfh and R.O.Wataon. Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes of May 1st were read. of May 7rd.were read. of May 8th were read. of May 12th were rezd. of May 15th, were read. of ''.ay 19th wer read. of June 5th were read. of June 12th were read. The chairman ordered that as there were no errors or omissions, the minutes stand as read. Miami,F1. May 3,1913. We, the undersigned, citizens and property h ldera of M1ax i,respectfully request the city council, to erect six electric lights on south River street. (Signed) Selma P.Freedlund,and about 25 others. Moved by C.Hefty and seconded by F. C.Romfh that the matter be reforred to Committeeman on Streeta,with power to act. Motion carried. Chief Chase spoke in reference to installing a high pressure system in the business part of town,explaining that the system couldbe installed for approximately $10,000'and that for the present, t e city could use the pump at the Royal Palm Hotel in connection with the systeh which would answer all purposes for the present, and save the city the necessity of purchasing a pump. Chief Chase explained to council the benefit of this system anri answered all questions in an intelligent manner. Street Committeeman Conrad addressed council and tit as the city was going to spend a lot of rconey,and there waaa lot of work to be done,that hb thought it very important that council employ a consulting engineer,so that all work clone by council would count,and that he realized that it would be a big coat to the city but thought that it would pay in the end,aa an expert was familiar with all details of the kind of work to be done,and the kind of material to be used ,and he would recommend the employing of Mr. .i.N.Hazelhurat, as consulting engineer during the progress of the work ,and as Mr. Hazelhurat was present,council would like to hear from him. Mr. Hazelhurat spoke very nicely of ! iai i, and went fully into his qualifica- tions as consulting engineer. After which,lettera endorsing Mr. Ilazelhurst from Geo W.Allen of Key West, to Councilman Romfh,- and McDonald, and a letter from the Board of Bond Trustees of INey West ,and from G.A.'.cGuireof St. auguatine,were read. All praising Mr. Hazelhurat work and manner of doing business in the highest terms. Fire Committeeman Holmes' urged upon council the ,ecesaity of going ahead with high pressure service,and wanted to know if it was necessary to have a consulting engineer,aa his department did not want to spend any money,only what was abaolutely necessary. Fire Chief Chase ex-lained to council his qualifications to install the service and thought he waa competent to do the work. He also explained that by putting in the improvements conteriplated,inaurance rate would be reduced 35 per cent,and Miami would be one of the three cities of the state, to have a first clasa'insurance rate. Councilman Romfh thought as the base would have to be put in properly by the consulting engineer anyway,the cost would be leas. Mr. Hazelhurat said that if he waa appointed consulting ei'gineer,that he would be glad to give the chief any inform- ation with his work,free of cost. that is, if the city paid in five per cent on the paving contracts and 7 per cent on the sewer contracts.Pluntbing Inspector McDonald asked Mr. Hazelhurat some questions along the line of improvements. Councilman Conrad thought that council should take a little time to think over the proposition of spending t10,000 for a high pressure ayatem,aa there were other parts of town that needed improvements. The question of employing Mr. Hazelhurat at the present time waa discussed Councilman McDonald thought that he ahould be employed and the various things coming up would gradually work themselves out. The Mayor said that he thought some definite agreement should be gone into with the hotel people before any work on the high pressure system begins. Moved by C.Hefty.and seconded by R.O.Wateon that the city attorney be in- structed to draw a contract between the City of Miami and the Hotel Co. in reference to using the High Pressure of System of the Hotel,said contract to be referred to council for its approval. Motion carried. Council again took up the matter with Mr.Hazelhurat.The different members askig him various quest ons along his line of work. Mr. McDonald wanted to know wlu t amount for improvements Mr. Hazelhurst expected to be apent . Mr. Hazelhurst replied that he anticipated the city would spend the amount of Bond issue $40,000 for sewers and %0,000 for streets. After discu..sing the situation thoroughly,the following motionwas made: Moved by E.C.Romfh and seconded by J .A.McDonald that the city attorney be in- structed to draw a proposed contract between the city and J.N.Hazelhurat following the terms of Mr. Hazelhurst proposition to the city to act as its engineer in paving and sewer work to be done,and embodying the instruct ons of the council ,the said proposed contract to be submitted to an adjourned meeting of this council tomorrow night, them said contract to be then considered by this council and Mr. Hazelhurst,and then approv ed and signed by the respective parties,if fouhd satisfactory to both. Motion carried. It we then decided to adjourn the meeting until the following night,so that the city attorney could have time to get up the contract. The chair ordered an adjournment till Friday night, dune 27th,1913. Attest: City clerk. Presiders City Council.