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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1914-02-19 MinutesMoved by E. C.Acmfhi eecon oil by J. A. McDonald , that resolutions No. 193, 194, 195, 190, 197 and 1' , as introduced by Ceuneilman Conrad, be adopted. Upon roll eel', the vote was as fellows: H.G.Raleten yee, C.F.Filer yes, E. C. Remfh yee, J. A. Conrad yes, J. A. McDonald yes, C. Hefty yes, F. G. Erfert yes. Motion tarried. Moved by E. C. Remfh, seeended by J. A. McDonald that meeting adjourn. Motion carried. ATTEST: City Clerk. President City Council. February 19, 1914. Reei-ular meeting of Council called to order. Members present: F.G.Erfert, C. F. Filer, H. G. Ralston, C. Hefty, J. A. McDonald, E. C. Remfh, J. A. Conrad. The City Clerk read the assessment against the property holders abutting on First Street from Avenue E to the Boulevard and down the Rr,ulsvard to Seeonei. Street„ which had been assessed against the abutting property for the construction of an e1 ht ineh Terra Cott a Sewer and laterals, as above described, and asked if there wore any complaints es to the manner in which the work had been done. F. G. Erfert, eta a property holde Which the ditch had been filled, olaireing put in the bottem end the sand on top. on First Street, objected to the way in hat in some places the rock had been The City En ineer said that this street had never been paved end that only a little reek was on it and the soft places could not be detested at first, but he thought that the contractor would be willing to put rook in the soft places exposed. Moved by E. C. hor,fh, seconded by H. G. Ralston, that W. H. Weatherly, contractor, be inatrueted to put the street back in same condition that it former ly was, and that no Certificte of Indebtedness be issued until request had been complied with. :►otion Carried. Councilman Romfie introduced the fellowin;E; ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 1 0 7 • An ORDI' ANCE .A,, ENDIT1C SECTION 254 OF CITY CODE. Moved by J. A. McDonald, seconded by . C. Hefty, that ordinance as introduced by Councilman Remfh, be given its first reeding end read in full. Motion carried. The ordinance was read in full. 'oved by J. A. `..eDoneld, seconded by C. Hefty, that ordinance be given its seeonri reeiinl► and read by title only. 'detinn carried. The ordinance was read by title only. The followinE ordinance woe intre,dueed by Couneilrien McDonald: ORDINANCE NO. 1,0 AN ORDINANCE AtUTHOR4'ING TiE ISSUANCE OP VIE t'400,OOO.O0 BOND ISSUE FOR "UNI :IPA►L IMPROVEME.N'TS. }loved by C. Nefty, mended by H. G. Ralston, that the tend Ordinance As introduced by Couneilren McDonald be given its first reading and read in full. Motion carried. The ordinance was reed in fill. 'roved by C. Hefty, seconded by C. P. Filer, that ordinance be given its aeeond reading and read by title only. Motion Berried. The ordinance wAa read by title only. The City Attorney explained to Council to open up Avenue A eertein land had to be purehased and the Finance Committeeman would have to he authorized by Council to purehase it, and that he had prepared a resolution covering same. The following rseolutien was intredused by Councilmen McDeneld: RESOLtrION NO. 199. BE TT RESOLVED by the City Cortneil of the City of Miami, F{lerida, that the Fineries Committeeman of the City Council be, and is hereby, authorised. to purchase in the name of the City of Miami - The east fifteen (15) feat of lot 15 of Hriskell's Subdivision of part of fractional section thirty-one' (31), in township fifty-three (53) South, of Range forty-two (42) East, and of section thirty-six (36) , in Township' fifty-three (53) South, of Range forty -ono (41) east, as per plbt thereof recorded in Book "D" of plats on page 9, of the publi• reeordw. Dade County, Florida, at mid for the sun of ribs hundred and fifty dollars ($550.00), as said property is E+otually necessary to tie owned by the city for the purpose of opening Avenue B in said city. Said purshass to De 1A sash or en credit, as in the Judgment of the finance semmittesman may seen best. PAt;SF1 AND ADOPTi1) this 1Pthday of February, 1914. (Signed) E. G. Erfert_s ATTPbP: President City +,.tine it W. B. ?Moore City Cl erk *J[oVecl L)y J. A. Conrad, seconded Dy J. A. '.IcDonsld, that Resolution No. 199 be k+dopted. upon roll cell, the vete was n s fellows: F. G. Rrfert yes, J. A. Conr€d yes, J .A. McDort 1 1 yes, '. G.Ralston yes, E. C. Romfh yes, C. Hefty yes, C.F.Filsr yes. Motion serried. The following ordinaries was introduced by Couneilmsn Romfh: ORDINANCE NO. 0 An Ordinance Repealing Section 66 Of The City Code. Moved by C. Hefty, seconded by C. F. Filer, that •rdinane• be given its first reading and read in full . Motion serried. The ordinance was read in full. 'loved by C. Hefty, secanded by C. F. Filer, that ordinance be given its seeend reading and read by title only. Itotion serried. The ordinance was read by title only. The following ordinance was intredused by Councilman Remfh: Ordinance No. 1 () 7. An Ordinane• Amending Sestien 46 of the Code of the City of Miami. Moved by C. IIefty, seconded by C F. Filer, that ordinance De given its first reading Ltd reed in full. Motion serried. The erdinatso was read in full. Moved by C. F. Fil r, seconded by C. IIefty, that ordin*ns• be given its mend reeding and reed by title only. Motion carried. The ordinance was read by title only. Cemsiuni a at i sm. Miami', ?'la., Feb. 12, 1914. To Th* fIener able City Council, Miami Florida. Gentlemen: - At a 'nesting of the Directors of the Miami "sand of 'Prods; held yesterday afternoon, the f'ellewing res 'lutisn was passed: "That, Whereas, we are informed that Firs Chief H. R. Chase has tendered his resignation as Firs Chief, and in view of Mr. Chase's valuable services rendered in his capacity as chief •f the ?ii,mi Firs Department, we respectfully recommend to the City Csunsil that it use •very honorable means to retain the services of Mr. Chase in his present position." I am re (posted to submit this resolution to your honorable body for your earnest, consideration. I am Yours very truly, (Signed) C. H. Ward, S•er•t cry. a r 1 CHW/BRC' Mia Pia., Feb. 16th, 1914. Honorable City csunsi 1, City of Misfit, Hentleman:- Seeing that ay applicetisn for • raise in sal so mush spar Err •asmant is some of the ma n en and ease fast that your honer able body s an get my p that I ark 'new getting, I wish to withdraw nay recpest for my resignation the same to take •fleet the first of April I would like for the Counsil is instruct Mr. Hefty asesunts and rewords so that I san turn the Dept. over to first •lass manner. Yours very truly, cry has caused esnsi der ing the see for the salary a raise and simply tender • to insp eat all of my the next Chief im • (Signed) H. R. Chase. After discussing the ee munisetisns, the following motion was made: loved by J. A. Conrad, sssondsd by C. Hefty, th at eommuni c eti ens be tabled. Motion carried. A communication was read from H. R. Chase, in reference to the •st•b- liahing of a street ear line, to be operated in the City of Miami, 'together with service t• near -by towns, in which Mr. Chase elates that his car line will afford a Beryls, which will meet the pubLis demand both at the present and in the future. Mr. Chase clainiei for his ears first, that we do mot ask for F franehis nor a oonus of any kind; seeend, that sass will be of the highest type of ear construetisn, this type being; used in many •f the cities in the united States. Third. That the ears which he will install respire no traeks, poles •r wires; :'surth, that a schedule will be maintained, consistent with the demand •f the publie . In senslusiem, 'Ir. Chase asks that Council defer the )ranting of a street ear franshias until his line had been put in operation, in order that we may demonstrate and mere fully ftamiliarize Your Honorable Body with our system '.loved by C. hefty, :;wend by E.C.Romfh, that the communication be reseived «nd filed. Motion carried. The following s•aanunieatisn was read from the Woaan'e Club: The Woman's Club of 'Miami wish to express their singers appresiati•m of the munificence of the City Counsil in their dsnati on of the beautiful pavement around the ClUib House. Miami, Feb. 10, 1914. Moved uy g.C.Romfh, sesonded by C. hefty, thst communication and espied in the minutes. Motion earried. be roseivsd A sonusunicati•n was read from Janes T. Sanders, in which lie asked that Csun ail remit the fine of the W.u.Telegraph Company, of One Hundred +and Fifty Dolls; in as mush as Ile had been advised by Council that if iris silent, the Tele- graph Company, would pay the back lisen'ses with the eceruedinterest, which they had done, Council would remit the fine. 'laved by F. C. Romfh, seconded by western union Telegraph Comp Eny be rsmitt draw voucher for same. Motion (tarried. Hefty, that the fine of the and the Auditor DO instructed to A long and s•mprehensive letter full of pretest, severing most every- thing csnnested witthe eity's managet)ent, especially the manner of building streets, except with our native reek, was read from W.W.Dill. Moves by '.G.Ralston, sessnded by C. Hefty, that iemminication to Committeeman on Streets. Motion serried. efsrred The Rork informed Council that John Frshssk had tendered • cheek of Sixty Dollars to the city for the payment of three street csrtifisates, which hod been issued sgaimst his property in 1907, for paving. That this asa•unt only severed the amount of liens and ssurt seats, and Mr. Frshssk asked that he be relieved of the interest . Chief Committeemen Conrad explained to Counsil that the reason Mr.Frohssk had never paid this easement was because that he hod never been satisfied with the way in which the paving had been done, and that he mid recommend that Kr. Frohssk be relieved of the interest and the matter settled. Moved by J . A. Csnr ad, soeended by C. Hef ty, th •t sheik of Jne . Frshs ek for sixty dollars be asesptsd for the three liens held by the city and the interest be sawsslled. Motion serried. 'i;s, .,. 1 • Ir February l9th, 1914. Mr. Conrad Committeemen on Streets, &c., Deer Sir:- ' 1I want to excavate *here I am building on Ave. C about six feet under the sidewalk for to get light and ♦er.til etion into basemert as I wish to use it for a ^erber Shop covering the sane with iron and cement with glass lights. I shell set the building back from sidewalk line, so that no openings or anything to obstruct the walk will be on line of sidewalk, the same that is done in all cities. I cannot get out my plans for front until I know about this A favorable reply would greatly oblige. Yours truly, -. (Signed) R. Ashby. Moved by J. A. McDonald and second by C.F.Filer that the request of Mr. Ashby be granted and the work be under the supervision of the Corm<<ittee on Street and the City Engineer. Motion carried. January 5, 1914. To The City Council of the City of Miami, Gentlemen: - A crossing is needed on Eleventh Street where it. crosses the Florida East Co eat Railway Comp any' a line of track. This is en important street, travelled extensively, with resident property owners living both east and west of the line of r eilro ed, and the convenience of the public demandethe crossing that is asked for, and proper steps should be taken by your honorable body on behalf of the city and of the public to initiate all such condemnation proceedings as may ne necessary for the purpose of constructing acid maintaining a crossing. Reapectfully submitt ed, (Signed) !'faker & Holmes Company And about twenty-five others. After discussing the proposit ionfo r sometime, the following motion wee made: loved by H. G.Raleton, seconded by E. C. Romfh, that the City Attorney oe instructed to draw a resolution along the line necessary to open Eleventh Street acro sa the F. E. C. Railro ad Tr asks. Motion c erri ed. Miami, la. web. 17th, 1914. To The Honorable City Council. We the property holders on 16th Street between Ave. J. and Ave. K. respectfully petition Your Honorable Body to lay a sewer on said stree There is a sewer now being put in on 16th Street from J. to the River and asbhe p art of 16th Street from J. to K. is building up very rapidly and the connection can oe easily made we respectfully petition your Honorable Body to have thia work done at once. We agree to pay our share of the cost as soon as the work is completed. (Signed) L. S. Clopton and seven others. Finance Committeeman Romfh explained to Council that at the present time the Sewer fund was low in cash end that it would be impossible to do any more worx until more funds are available. The petition was received and filed. D. C. Caddigen ppoke in reference to obtaining a franchise fcr a street railway in the city. Council discussed the proposition for sometime and H. R. Chase also addressed Council in reference to a line of cars that he was going to ineu:urate about April '.et. Councilrian Conrad was in favor of a street car line through the city only and thought the Chase proposition ought to oe tried out before ally other franchise was given, end made the Poll owing motion: T..at Council on record as favoring the Chase proposition. Mr. Conrad's motion was not seconded and was lost. After discussing it from all Bides, the following motion was made: Moved by H. G. Ralston, seconded by C. hefty, that the members of the Council and the City Attorney meet with the promotors of the Str<<et Car Company informally, and go over the situation. Motion carried. r + Finance Comviitteemen Romfh informed Council that so f er only Groves, Burdine mad Watson had accepted the cash tendered for the unused llgior licenses. A bill against the city of A. T. Carter for $7.00 for interest on a bill•o uunber purchased from him and was not paid for at the specified time was presented to CSOV.1, The Streit Committeemen expl eined thl+t this lumber wee purchased at a cash after advertising for bids that way, end reoommend6"•d the payment of the bill. • Moved by J. A. Conred, second by E. C. Rorlfh, that a voucher be drown in favor of A. T. Carter for interest. Motion carried. The Committeemen on Sanitation advised Council that the gentlemen who installed the incinerator wee going to make another teat with it end he would report the results later. Honorable F. (. Erfert, Committeeman on Police, Miemi, Fie. Feb. 17, 1914. Deer Sir: - We, the undersigned members of the Police wore', who have been in the servia of the city for a period ranging from two to seven years, would respectful, represent to you the need of increase of salary. We ere regiired to give our whole time to the city's service, end oeigg men of reclines, we find it herd to make ends meet. We would also represent to you the custom both in municipal end privets cor- porations to increase the compensation of employes as their experience end faith- fulness to duty Justified with the length of their service. Hance we respectfully ask that you take this rietter up with the members of the City Council end secure for us salaries commensurate wit)-1 the :service performed for the city. (Signed) G. 1t. McDade, Lieutenant, E. V. Stephens, Sergeant, T. B. Doane, Sergeant, W. . Curry, Roundam sn, F. L. McDade, Detective. E. N. McDade, Approved by W. . Whiten en, Chief of Police. Moved by i. G. Ralston, seconded by C. F. Filer, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft en ordinenae giving the policemen that have ben in service for yeere benefit of the eliding scale. Motion carried. Councilmen Conrad end '4cDonald discussed the manner of handling the traffic on 12t"1 Street. Councilmen Romfh thought that it was o herd proposition end it would take policemen with breine to keep the traffic regulated. The Chairmen fxivieed C ,until that there were some bids advertised to be opsne..i and instructed the Clerk to reed them. For installing en eight inch Terre ;otte sewer with six inch laterals on Sixth Street from Avenue I to Avenue J. Biecstyne Construction Company bid R. B. Fickle hid for sewer - for laterals Adolph Preedlund bid for sewer For laterals �fudson and Nibl sok bid - - J. D. Godmeun_' `yid - - - - - - - - For the construction of e eight inch Terre with leterale from Avenue N t.+ Avenue L and from Biscayne Construction Company bid t) t50.10 430.50 .170.25 437.45 ..126.25 .543.75 .. i25.72 Cott• sewer on ?th Street L to Mi ar.-,i River. 1,784.32 R. B. yi e}, le bid - - -far-sewer for laterals- J. D. Godman bid for sewer - -- - - -- for laterals- - - - For laying six inch Hewer house connection North River Dries. R. B. Fic►:le °id - For laying six inch L to M. R. B. Fickle bid - 1.,100.00 .200.00 . 861.15 • ..138.65 in 9tn Street from Avenue sewer house connections - - - - ...527.00 in 13th Street from Avenue For the grading end p •ring J. D. Godman bid - - R. B. Fickle bid - A. Freedlund bid L. W. Rogers bid Hudson & Niblsc bid Avenue H from 7th to loth Street. e1800.00 .. 2437.50 2154.00 .....2378.50 ....2378.50 For the grading and paving of 13th Street Riverside, J. D. Godmen bid - R. B. Fickle bid A. Freedlund bid - - - L. W. Rogers bid Hudson re Nibl ec bid from Avenues L to M. - ' 19.50 1165.00 For the grading and paving of 11th Street J. D. Godm an bid R. B. Fickle bid A. Freedlund bid L. V. Rogers bid Hudson h Niblac bid .. 1150.00 .1g29.00 ..1123.50 from Avenue B West to F.E.C.R.R. 851.00 1168.25 For tiro grading and paving 9v1 Street from Avenue R. B. Fickle bid 0 to 1271.00 '000.00 1126.50 North River Drive. 3650.50 The C ity Attorney explained that some of the bids for sewers were wrong, es the advertiee:sent plainly stated that there should be separate bide for mowers and for the 1 eter a1s , end not to hid for them in one bid, as some had done. Moved by E. C. Routh, seconded by J. A. McDonald, that the b'de for sewers be referred to City F tgineer to take up with contractors Ind Bret then: in the . proper shape. ,Motion carried. The following resolution was introduced by Councilman Conrad: TUROV7MENT RESOLU''TON NO. 200. BE IT RF.SOLV1 D by the City Council of the City of 'Aier:i, Flori.de: :'hat the bid of J. D. Godmen for the grading end paving of Thirt=enth Street .from the center of Avenue L to the center of Avenue M, City of:genii, Florida, with rock known as Mini roc} , to a width of thirty-four feet; the approxir.;r.te length of paving being 550 feet, in accordance with the profiles, detr:il s, drawings and specifications of the City Engineer and approved end adopted by the Cites Council, for the sum of t'19.50, being the lowest end best bid therefor, be end the same is hereby accepted, Pnd the contract for said improvement is hereby awarded to •i. D. Godmen, said contractor to execute n bon'i to be approved h: \, the City Attorney for the proper performance of the contract as provided for in resolution ordering said improvements and the advertisement for bids thereunder, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1914. (Signed) F. G. Erfart President City Council. ATTEST: W. B. 'Moore City Clerk. Moved by J. A. No . 200, be adopted . J. k. McDonald yes, E. H. G. Rt.lston des. )4eDonn.ld, seconded by P,.C.Aomfh, thet Improvement Resolution upon roll call, the vote was as follows. F.C.Erfert yes, C.Romfh yes, J.A Conrad yes, C.F.Filer yes, C.Hefty yes and lotion carried. The following resolution was introducers by Councilman Conrad: r.4PROvE ENT R,'ESOLUTION NO. 201. BE 1T RESOLV,:.D by the City Council of the City of Miami, Florida: That the bid of J. D. Godrsan for the grading and paving of Avenue 11 frors the center of Seventh Street to the center of Tenth Stret with rook known es 'diami rock, to e width of thirty-four feet, in accordance with the profiles, details, drawings and speeifications of the City Engineer end approved and adopted by the City Council, for the sum of "$1800. '0, being the lowest and best bid therefor, be and the same is hereby accepted, and the owitract for said improvement is hereby awarded to J. D. 0odman, said contractor to execute a bond to be approved by the City Attorney for the proper performance of the contract as provided for in the resolution ordering said improvements and the adver- tisement for bins thereunder. PASSED AND ADOPT'.D this 19th day of February, 1914. (Signed) F. G. Erfert President City Council. ATTEST: W. B. Moore City Clerk. • • 111111111 011Piufl iIMI nlI!I "overt by A. McDonald, seconded by E. C. Romfh, that Improvement Reaolut ie No. 201 be adopted. upon roll call, the vote wee me fellows: F.n. Frfert yea, E.C.Roryfh yes, J.A.lonrari yes, 4. A. McDone+7ri yes, C.".Filer yes, C."efty y"s, H.G.Ralaton yes. T[otlon carried. Moved by J. A. Conrad, seconded by H. G. RFi1 stun that Council adjourn this meeting until Thursday the 26th ''day df February. Motion carried. The Ch,ir ordered adjournment until the 26th of February at 7:30 P.:.. ATTFLT: City Clerk.