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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1915-08-03 Minutesmiler, *I fti• O*oi mum mho, ILLUD it D!lhl 03,,i4t read the report of the ° 0 Mayor J. W. lateen, Miami, Florida. Deer Dirt Your oos�acunication relative to thi tilling of MINA Officer R. S. Starling, rebeivld. The fact* of the case! are wife come to the station and reported that her husband had beaten 464400vaber of the house, Saturday night, half clothed, and wanted eh officer 10 go to th'e hive protect her, while she got her clothes. Officer Starling went to; the hoOa bt did* .,. , enter, standing by the window. Enoales hide hatchet and short birr .of i 'with 't h$ he struck his wife. Officer Starling, to keep the woman from being hurt, if not killOd ` then went to the door and immediately *stored. The negro payed On him, tryingle !t his gun; in the suffle they went of the floor the negro on %Op, his hand gran officer Starlings wrist, biting Starlings finger. Starling kleked the San efibutihe. still tried to get his gun, and as the officer saw he was going to be Qverooss,,`h* shpt The negro still bad him by thr wrist and was on top of Starling where;>�t'ts •dote W.ri flreg*, The negro was mad from drinking, evidently. Respectfully, R. J. Whitman, Chief of Polies., Moved by E. C. Romfh,• seconded by C. F. Filer, that thr report be reo*ived, oopisdin • the minutes and planed on file. Motion carried. SHORE LINES K AMI RIVER MJaoksoanville, Fla. July 31, 1$15 To the Honorable Mayor, Miami, Florida. Dear Sir! - Referring to the suggested Harbor Lines for Miami River as *born on the blue prints sent you June 10th, I beg to request that you kindly return the blue prints with an'expression of the views of the oity authorities as to the suitability and adequacy of the lines as proposed, espsoialiy with regard to the preservation of facilities for navigation in the stream. Upon the return of thevapsrs with the oity's views, I will prooeed to take the steps still remaining to be done in order to have these,linea officially established. Very Respeotfully, W. B. Leda', Major, Corps of lkginesrs.e Aoting Chairman Ralston stated that the matter of the harbor lines had been referred to' a oommittes oomposed of Councilmen Hefty, Conrad and himself and some question had arisen with the oommittse as to the meaning of ths lines, whether thrs;river could be filled out to the lines and the Shore thus extended or whether the,`limes marked the - limit to whioh docks, resting on piling, oould be oonatruoted. Mayor. Watston stated it is his understanding, that filling col -be donne out to the linen. Counoilman Ralston stated that by coaling the blue prints it developed a waterway between the lines from 130 to 1S0 feet in width from Avenue,D bridge North"wad beyond the lath Street bridges the width is greater.. B'nginesr o;lyoe stated that with such a narrow channel, to fill out to the lines would undoubtedly cause the river to overflow and thought it would be well to find out from Major Ladus the exact meaning of the lines. Moved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by 0. F. Filer, that the matter of approving the oho re lines in the Miami River be held over until more definite •information oan be secured from Major Ladus. Motion carried. - SHOALING IN MIAMI RIVER ALLEGED DUE TO TRASH AND DEBRIS PASSING INTOZHE RIVER THROUGH CITY STORM SUERS Jacksonville, Fla. August 3, 1V15.• + The Honorable Mayor, steal, Florida. 7 Dear Sir: - Complaint has been made to this offios to ths effect that the shoaling in the slant River below the Avenue D bridgeuh,ioh has been the subject to previous 6orrespondanse MEEMEMW is caused largely by material briainto the river from the sewers that eppty into the ' stream at Avenue D. It is said that during heavy 1ssi*s the said end dust from the streets . are carried into these severe and by them d$soharged into the river to the isrious Ispafrmant of its navigable capacity. k , this otter of shaoI $.* in ties Mitsui River has been befogs this otfko *ii o author' ties and this stave dbo it#ee' t ti7 *Milt the Peet VAX.* or years. At the presentUse the state rind tom. q ,, with sci butiems iron ' j ei*fticisnt et 01 ini ta t)is 04 :foewa ditinenough. 4 reY.nt sand and street. *sshi frail 1st I I suggest that you b$TM this mittte�r: iW bs tates. 1 abouid 1s• inolined to think,4*.0604Por 141 PPOINFec;'thesolAir river than to remove it after it has 1110.4 9154$1,14 tbo$, . Very reepeotf ►17. tows Moved by E. Cb Remfh, s eoonded by 0. F. Tt1sr, that the oommoniestion: be rsadtVed end referred to street oommitteeman for investigation and report.« ti*1 rrt$. :BILL FOR POLIOEMZAWB UNIFORMS R. W. RHODZS "Miami, Florida, August 6, 1916. YTo the City 0ounoil, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: Some few meetings ago you bad up for consideration the payment of a Walton R. W. Rhodes, amounting to $510.00, for polio* uniforms, Daps, *to. It was not ordered paid but held up for investigation. In regard to this bill, all I can say is that Chief Whitman discussed with ms about buying :the uniforms and I instructed him to see the Miami merchants and get bids for durnishing the Alamo. I knew nothing further about the uniforms being purchased until the bills* '.presented to ms to be eked whioh, after talking with Chief Whitman, I did. He tells me ,that be seoursd three bids and aooepted the lowest one. I will state further that in addition to the 22 uniforms, Mr. Modes supplied 20 white leatherette Daps, with badges, gilt, eto. all oomplete, making a total of $510. Mr. Rhodes informs me that these goods were sold at a very close margin and would like very much -to have the bill paid. Respectfully submitted, J. W. Watson, Purohasing Agent." Moved by C. F. Filer, a soonded by J. A. 0onrad,.that the bill be paid. Motion carried. ,STREET IMPROVEMENTS REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMENT or BISCATNE DRIVE DIXIE HIGHWAY "To the City Counoil, Miami, Florida. Whereas, Miami has been designated as the southern terminus of the Dixie Highway and, Whereas, Dade County was the first county between Chioago and Miami to vote bonds for the improvement of tbt highway, now it would seem that Miami should by all means saes* the opportunity to be the first oity to begin actual work, and by doing so would not only show her appreciation of the honor that has been conferred upon her, but it would deepen the impression that has gone abroad. You oan always depend on Miami first. As one of the delegates to the meeting of the Florida Press Association so fittingly stated it, thus: " The maroh of progress in Miami and Dade County is not accompanied by a dirge; it ism, case of 'step lively'', and Whereas, the several cities and counties through which this great highway runs have voted a total bond issue of nearly ten millions for immediate improvements, in order that the work may be completed and the road desigated on or before January 1st next, it behooves the Magic City to begin operations without delay and thus be first on the job. Thersforem be it resolved by the Buena Vista Improvement Assooiation that it favors the immediate improvement of Biscayne Drive within the city lid►ite by resurfaoing it in planes needed and then properly applying the oil and sand treatment, and that the said street be kept in repair by a regular patrol system; and that the city council be requested to take notion on this matter as soon as possible. Be is also resolved, that the county oommissioners be likewise requested to hasten the proposed improvement of Biscayne Drive from the north oity Batts to the Broward County line. Passed in regular order by the Buena Vista Improvement Assooiation this Monday July 19, 1915. R. $. ?Loki', President, H. J. Freeman, Sooty." Street Committeemen Conrad stated that as yet no definite arrangements had been made to oil this highway nor West 12th or 80th St. city Zeginser Ilyoe stated that he had worked out some plans for a cheap method of oily Several streets, including Bisoayne Drive. . m0Ved by 0. F. Filer, seoonded by E. 0. Aomfh that the oommt:nioaton be reoeived and filed. riatl'en co rrisd. SAJI?A ' OEMS **QVZST FOR eXIER 0M 2Sth Street TO A000MI010411 S$th STRX T 9QICOL .sty . Most, 71001004 r 00, 1915. * 0r :oils Ss1af�1 'sieir - �d �. saw .bra1,041000.004 MME- Hot ►r ay MUSS that ram # ben kae , Noel% investigatt * dear +doped that . the l Led .0r1410144 to vmtil solotO Wile, Marred b7 Os' T, filer, eeoOdded by b. 0. ;: , .:that . the ooa*snisott* 101k refiiv filed. Motion oltried. 1124010 ?$A? . OM ORDINANCES BE Mine The alirk rood a o0004*tcntion Sr* the Jorib fide ZaaOsovr*.*t Art. renSeett that the oouinoil true step/ to hate tie ort1 *fl*.i Of -,the city properly 00410 Moved by Z. O. Romfh, seconded by 0. T. Tiler that the communication be rsoriwed nag referred to the city attorney to report book to as to the probable oast Of oodiiyi»g the oity ordinanoss. Motion myriad., AZPAIRB TO POLIO DOCK ON THE BAT AT BUENA VISTA "Buena Vista, Julyn23, 1918. Honorable Oity Oounoil, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen; In company with Mr. MoDonald, your park and Book ooamittssman, ,l have this day examined the condition of the Buena Vista public dook. We find the same, as previously reported, in need of immediate rspairs. Confirming our oonvsrsation and agreement, I haws agreed to Burnish all necessary material and put the dook in safe and good repair, including the driving of some extra piling whioh are to be used as boat ties as suggestsd by Mr. McDonald, for the sum of $100. This work will be started as soon as material osn be got on the ground, in a000rd,anos with the order given by the Oommittesman. Address further instructions to H. J. Treemsn, Buena Vista,Tla. (Contractor in charge) • Counoilman Conrad stated that the prioe is very reasonable and thought it the duty of the city to put the dock in.good repair. Moved by J. A. Conrad, ssoonded by C. F. Filer, that contract be entered into with Mr. ?remain to do the work under the supervision of the oity engineer, who will draw up the necessary plans and speoifioations so that the council may know just what is and should be dons, the contract to be approvsd by the city engineer. Motion carried. STREET IMPROVEMENTS PAVING OF STREAM BETIRlEA AND ON EITHER SIDE OF STREET RAILWAY TRACKS. "Miami, Florida, July 24, 1915. To the,oity Counoil, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: The Miami Traction Company will shortly be ready to repave 18th Street from the railroad tracks west. Inasmtioh as asphalt paving would not be satisfactory next to the tracks, I haws advised their superintendent that I would recommend to council the use of brick between their tracks and for two feet on either side thereof, briok to be laid an oonorete foundation sxtsnding to the top of ties, using tither stool or creosoted wooden; Use; however, oonsidsrsd that the type of oonstruotiue recommended would remain in good condition (prpvided the taming is oarefully dons under the ties) for as long as the balance of the paving is in good oondition. However, it seems that the oompany is going Ahead with the idea of using the briok without the oonorste foundation; with the fight oars which they are now proposing to use this would probably bs satisfactory but with the use of heavier oars in the near future I believe it to be advisable to use a concrete foundation as indioatsd. I submit this for such lotion as you thinkrwsll. • Hsspsotfully submitted, B. H. Blyos." 0ounoilman Conrad salted what power the city had to indicate the oharsotar of paving. City Attorney Roes replied that the franchise doss not provide speoif ieitly but is wmdsr; the impression that their is implied power to requiss such foundation as the city, ooimoil 'end engineer may rsoosmsnd; bed talked the natter over with Mr. B. B. Tatuul wbo olaiwsd the oonorsts foundation would sot been needed with the tamping the street railway track foreas will give the oonstruotion work. 0ouao1laan Comxsd stated that be bed talked with the sag,iaeer about the swAttorand from What be know *tad had obeazred, would rem bsho* e01stxuottal a 1 appxays the acesolatsadat$o s of the a nits . tom., a.. Ra *e tom040 ao. �V.AMMEMMMV 2 frMi its 046 o004 A eemeteto ! rood by J. A.. named, seoondsd by H. 0. Ram that the inOst's' rraoohend t$od riok paving On ponurete bans between irsd for tiro feet en ithsr side the *caret tviii rooks bs adopted* the bass to be satisfactory tO the Oity elgt644,4 Mtotiott BILL TOR OAR SERVICE ON OARS CONTAINING LIQUID ASPHALT The I'inanoe Committeeman reported that he had looked into the matter of Oar *Mice emanating to $61. On oars BAPX 570 and 772, and 1118e on oars BOX 851 804 maid lists, the question having been referred to him in July, and recommended that the bills,bs phid. moved by J. A. Conrad* seoonded by C. F. Tiler, that the bills be paid and the auditor instrue ed to draw•a warrant therefor. Nation carried. REPORT OF ENGINEER B. H. KLTOE IR RZ BZ'AER CONSTRUCTION' STREET PAVING SID1 AIZ CONSTRUCTION PAVING BETWEEN STRUT OAR TRACKS PAVING OF STRUTS AT AT CROSSINGS UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES BY PLUIIBERB,PTJBLIO SERVICE CORPORATIONS SURFACE TREATMENT OP ROOK PAVED STRUTS PAVING DISTRICTS CONDITION CT MIAMI MUM PAYING FROM BROADWAY SOUTH SITE TOR SEWER PUMPING STATICS NZAR18th STRUT AND MMIAMI RIVER *Miami, August 3, 1915. To the City Council, Miami, Florida. Gentlemen: I have to report that very satisfaotory progress has been made on sewer con- struction during the past month, John J. Quijn Co, have completed ecstatically ell of the sewers on the southside and are now at work in North Miami; it is expected shortly to begin work on the trunk sewer on 15th St in Rivereide, as soon as the large trenching machine arrives; in oonneotion with this sewer the Mayor has been negotiatingfor a lot for the pu sin station which is neosuuppssary for yythe puttin g of this seweryyin o service; it is urged that this The Southerrnter be Asphaltlised 0onstruction 06. bavethat moompleted ptaotiostruotion work oaallyeall.of their sewer oontraote and with suitable weather should complete all of their paving contracts and the assessment rolls have been oompleted and handed to the clerk. In a separate communication I have expressed my viers in regard to the paving between the street oar oompauy's tracks on 12th St. west of railroad tracks; in regard to paving where wood blooks are now used, the use of concrete base is absolutely necessary in my judgment; furthermore, the blooks shoud preferably bs laid on a mortar baushion and have an asphalt filler. I lay these swatters bifot• you somewhat in detail linos the superintendent of the traction company somewhat demurs to the use of oonorste bass. I believe it would be well to request the Traction Company to put in their tracks at once on Avenue C from loth st'to 7 >E 0 tracks. I would furthermore suggest to council the advisability of instructing me to prepare plans for paving of this part of Avenue C. In oonneotion with paving it might be well to request the F 0 Ry. to pave Avenue B, Avenue 0 Avenue D and Boulevard Crossings of their tracks, using grouted bricks paving on concrete base. F. L. DeVane has completed his sidewalk contract amounting to about $8.000. in laying out new sidewalk districts, if agreeable to oounoil I would suggest laying out the first distriots east of the railroad tracks, until the surveys which are now being made west of the tracks can be completed; this work, west of the tracks, is now being pusbed, however.' I have praotioally oompleted plans for certain drainage districts. whioh work it will be neoessary to construct aefore any permanent paving should be done therein. Sometime ago I was instructed by the Street 0ommtteeman to make the Boulevard pavement at 12th St. wider than it was originally intended to mike it; this was dons after a oonferenoe between him and the Mayor, City Attorney and myself. This was done to avoid, as far as possible, making an ofset in the street at this point. I tally agree with him as to the advisability of its being done and it is only mentioned now that council may be advised of what has been done. The impression seems to prevail,in pertain quarters that bsoause a company has a franchise to put their pipes or traoks in the ground or because they bave a plumbers license, that this allows a breaking into the streets or pavements at pleasure; I would suggest that this point be investigated and the proper steps be taken to correct it, if neoessary, as otherwise it will be impossible to proteot your newly oosplsted pavements. I have completed speolfioations covering the surface treatment with asphaltic oil and sand of streets whioh it is not proposed to pave with high class pavement; it is of course understood that this treatment is of a temporary nature only and will require an 000ssional fresh application of 6i1 to keep in good oondition, the second and suaoseding applications will ooet mach less than the first. I have also laid out some tentative distriots for improvement by this treatment. In order that there may be no delays in districts where it is intended to put in permanent paving "shortly I would suggest that council determine on these distriots at once and notify the public ssrvsoe oorporations and others to put in their underground connections at once. In regard to the Miami Avenue paving, from my investigation and from superficial examination. it appears that the foundation was not well or suffioisn►tly rolled; that probably there were too many large boulders used whioh were not well broken up, in other words, the foundation was not properly prepared; it is very essential for the success of any pavement that the foundation be properly made; the oontraotor who did this work will doubtless insist that when the oily instructed the contractor who did the oiling to. go ahead that they virtuallyaooeptsd his work as properly done; this is • legal point and A of should be tr�re�►oLd to the city �attTAisy�treeiat �isz'ate, � bejexscledts �dittiat al �t to properly g ing slily v 4044 ops.srve it, eVea e10d that ai is . better boa ditiO* another odrlt '•+C►', ' is spa. io..this attm*rottms 1 eight Oar Wit 0- pIfer*blo : to tho ties of Vali lost the .i t freight t:., to put this road iato reasommably , good cos iti+ 11' . Porte of It aad thoroughly consolidate it and them It o . _,liOat&cu ,t w i1 invOlvo the total Loss of the coney paid the r oiling' cod saotO sinee't will beaa . to two paid again. .Respeotft►ily subOittMd B. B. are. BIT! FOR SEWER PUMPING STATION Engineer Ilya* stated that Wilted dieoussed the Matter with tbi . Msy►.r and ismdlaatot several lots, anyone of which• would be desirable, but has in° iit raiition an to ;Wbs►t the Mayor has been able to do. Mayor Watson stated that he had taken the mattertom• Witb the owner of thelot preferred by the Engineer bat had reosifsd no prioe, the Owner ' leairing that with .bl*(th, l j that the purchase price of the lot was around $S00. somotime ago and taxes time d amounted to $180. and the three lots are assessed at $400. taoh; that the opinion of 1. real estate men is that $1 000. would be a reasonable pprioe for the three lots but man a, view of the assessment he (the Mayor) had offered $1100. but had reoeived no,reply'frok' ' the owner. Coumoiiman Roofh thought condemnation proceedings eight be instituted. . Mayor 'Wean thought that in view of the assessment, oondeanstion would reralt in the prioe being fixed at $800. each, the asses -ant being or representing to be two thirds valuation.. Engineer Ilya* stated that Adolph Trsedlund has some lots that oan be bought for $00. *sob and the pity has a lot or two that oould be used, bat the three lots referred to by the mayor make the most desirable looation and the sewer oan be oonstruotsd with the pump station thereon, at less expense. After some further disoussion, it was deoided that the Mayor should take the natter up with Captain Ross and secure the lots, paying as suoh as 800 each if necessary. MIAMI AYENU* CONDITION OF PAVING BROADWAY SOUTH Moved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by C. F. Filer, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Motion carried. PLUMBERS PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS AND OTHERS BREAKING INTO THE STREETS FOR PLACING PIPES CONDUITS ETC. The City Attorney explained that an ordinance governing this had been pelmet toad an arrest had been made reosntly szut the municipal judge had ruled that as the man had a lioense to do business as a plumber, he had a right to dig up the streets and the mkt had been disohargsd. Moved by E. O. Rooth, seoonded by C. F. Filer that the Muria/pal Judge be informed that it is the desire of the city oounoil the ordinance be enforced, and that the chief of polio, be cautioned to pay partioular attention to violations of the ordinance. Motion oarried. PAVING DISTRIOTS AND PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS NOTIFIED TO GET IN NTHEIR UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES WITHOUT DELAY. Engineer Kim stated that permanent paving is wanted on Avenues B. C. D. and the Boule-` yard from the railroad between 5th and 8th Streets, north to Waddell Street, 18th and 30th Streets from Briokell Avenue to Manuel). q Counoilman Conrad thought that Avenue C from 10th to railroad the Boulevard from the railroal to and St. B. C. & D. from the railroad to Waddell St., Avenue E from llth to 7th Street., 8th and loth Streets from Avenue D to Avenue E, 7th Street from the raiiroa}t to Avenue 1, Avenue J from 7th to 4th, 4th 8t. from J. to L, and Avenue L from 4th to lst Street, Avenue G from 1st to'14th, 18th and Stith from D to Briokell Avenue, Avenue D;• from the river to 20th 8t. and 8th St. from the Boulevard to railroad right of way should be paved with permanent material. That the oil treatment should be applied to Biscayne Drive from Waddell Street north to oity'limite, 80th Street wiet to pity limits, Avenue D extension from Waddell Street north, Waddell Street from Avenue D to Biscayne Drive, west 13th Street, from the river to Lawrenoe Drive full width, Briokell Avenue, the street around the shore in Point View and Allapatta Drive. Mr. L. R. Railey, speaking for the Riverside Immprovement association, suggested the oil treatment for 13th St. Avenue J from 13to to 80th, and the Osceola Road. Engineer E1 oe stated it was not his intention to have iikm council deoide upon paving Districts, but simply to designate the streets it is desired to pave so that the Pubiio Servioe 0 D rporations could be notified to complete their underground work. Moved by E, 0. Roofh, seconded by C. F. Filer, that the pubiio service corporations be notified it is the intention of the oity to lay permanent paving on various streets end to put in their underground work before the paving is put down. Motion oarried. Moved by N. O. Rosfh, seoo►ded by C. F. Filer, that the Engineer prepare the neoessary estimates and the proper resolutions be drafted. Motion carried. 1- �rst... t.Y 't ►i eo eon Orro r: in the lti r .:: ineer Elyoi stated 't et he had diecUeeed the matter, with Semi property : q 'ibis city attorney baddrawn rep the neassrary piper. and this earner' bad 000 Spipeently kWh g oorreotsd, but the oontraot will have to he re-adVertised. City Attorney Rose stated that the papers had been turned otter to fir. Dale Miller, one of the property owners interested in the erroneous survey, for execution. Engineer Hlyoe thought the oil treatslsnt should be applied; expense about $7,80 per lot Mr. Davis stated that the property owners, in his opinion, would offer ne ob3iotieh, in view of the small expense involved. Yoved by E. 0. Romfh, eeoonded by J. A. Conrad that profiles! be prepared for 'welt( .Avenue L 18 ft. wide from let Street to Johnson St.,the surfsoe to be treated with oil. Motion carried. STREET LIGHTS 08 OSCEOLA ROAD Mr. L. R. Bailey, asked why the electric lights had not been continued out the Osceola Road se it was understood the city oounoil had instructed the lights to placed frogs 12 to 30 8t. That some members of the Riverside Assn. had been informed bb the Supt. of the Lighting 0o. that orders had been given to stop the lights, although t e poles are on the ground. Councilman Conrad stated he instructed the Light Co. because the street lineo,are not properly established and they did not know where to looate the poles; otherwise the lights would now be in plane. Engineer Elyos stated that the lines have been established and the poles are now being placed. PROPOSED FRANCHISE FOR AUTOMATIC TELEPHONE COMPANY. Attorney W. P. Smith, representing the Automatic Telephone Co. addressed council, asking that Mr. Messier, President of the Automatic Telephone 0o., be allowed to explain his position; also that the automatic service has been installed in Jaoksonville and Key West. Mr. Messier exhibited a model of the automatic telephone and explained the advaAtage of the automatic over the manual 'phone. No operators being required no one oan get in on the Wit line and s a wrong oonnsotion or number oan not be ;oade; that the system is usually owned and controlled by looal people, the Board of Directors will be Miami citizens and the company will bring in a large amount ofoutside oapital•whioh will be controlled by looal people, and perfect telephone service will be given. That after thorough Investigation several foreign governments had adopted the automatic 'phone, inoluding England, Germany, Argentina and others; that the franchise would fix the maximum rates to be charged,- $3.50 for business, $2.00 residence and 50$ for desk connections, with no party lines. Attorney Smith stated that Mr. Messier would like to have the matter referred to a oommittee so that he could bring it before them and explain the matter in detail; that it is not proposed that any aotion be taken at this time; that Mr. Messier has with him an ordinance similar to that in Key West which oan be amended to any way the Miami city council may see fit. Councilman Conrad suggested that the mayor and city attorney be members of such a oommittee. mayor Watson stated that in his opinion the matter would have to be submitted to a vote of the people. Attorney Rose expressed the same view. Attorney Smith stated that it is a franchise and will have to be submitted to vote, but the ordinance must first be passed by theoity council. In answer to q esution stated it : is planned to put the wires underground in the down town district. Moved by E C. Romfh, seconded by C. F. Filer, that the matter be referred to a oommittee consisting of Councilmen Ralston, Hefty, Mayor Watson and City Attorney Rose. Motion oarried. SEAwWALL-Air" FILL ALONG THE BAT SHORE FROM BAT STREET NORTH TO MIRAMAR Councilman Conrad stated that practically all arrangements and asked that the oity council authorise the execution st property owners, with the Dredging Company so as to extend the oontraot and notes covering the payments; that Bay 8t. it is not yet known to what use it will be put in building had been made for this'work of"oontraot, along with the Riokmers 8t; that he:has pas not been included because the city docks. Councilman Ralston stated that the oity is already pledged in the matter and did not think further discussion necessary. xr..D. C. Caddagsn,one of the property owners, stated the post to the city will be in the neighborhood of $1,000,, whioh is oonsiderably less than that formexly,00ntemplsted end asked that the oity approve the contract and sign the notes. Aoting 0 airman Ralston stated that the matter has been before pounoil a number of times and it had barn agreed thatgat thetproper time the roity:rr�ould do its share and that a motion lo w4ta.power toosxeccutettheroonntruotoonhapprbvrad oftthetattorner d Manes Committeeman •d by J. A, Honed, amoonded by E. 0, Raofb, that the matter be referred to the Mayor, f`inanoe 0somi tosses" end Oily Attorn, with powey to not, and oateeete the ooaatraot and notes `�►ita 1 `7k ' lidt Aw4,10.0104 aou it 0* th. *attiCe OAS+ I . *MOS for au*bsr1O ' , i* b 'to bo. sand a sS1 tt lb .leeat otii. Wheels; that the, ' r 4040104s. , �nsra11 ?O S thedivi os, . witiob ooIta '5W;' t'...,- in She city daily; reque etid that an ©rdin.nee be poised r lumber plate to be fastened to eaolI Wheel. Owed by N. C. Romfh .seconded by 0. r. filer that the matter, be referred** th, Chief Polioe end Police Committeeman. Motion carried. BILLS 01 tz W 0 W BAND FOR PUBLIC 00NOMRT8. The July bill amount to $330. the bill for ipeoial *aaio for the 8th of Jay celebration amounting to $100. and the bill for the month of JOne amount .to .$ OQ all apprioved by Councilman Ralston, of the Band Committee, weir. presented W S, represent tive of the Band asked that immediate action be token as the handball ordered new uniforms and is in need of the money to pay for Mime. moved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by J. A. 0omrsd, that the bills of the W 0 W Band for, June and July and the special bill for July 5th, be paid. Motion carried. BILL OF FLORIDA TITLE COMPANY The tinanoe Committeeman presented bill of the Florida Title Co. amounting covering services in preparing list of lot owners in Blocks 18, 1?, 19 and and rsoommended that it be paid. ' Moved by J. A. Conrad, seoonded by C. F. Filer that bill of Florida Title Co., $18. be .paid. Motion carried. REQUEST FOR REFUND OF 1913 TAXES MRS. A. M. 0TST0TT *Miami; Florida, August 5, 1915: Mr. W. B. Moore, City Clerk. Miami, Florida. Derr Sir: In checking up Mrs. A. M. 1913, you charged her with taxes on the following lots: South 501 18, 19, and 20, to 15. 20 North, Otstott'e taxes, we find that inn 6, 21 8 $2.88 r, 9,228 2.56 30 8 2.58 These lots were never owned by Mrs. Otstott; also you oollected $8.64 taxes on lot 15 of SOS. This should have been paid by ona Eberbart and not assessed against tthis lady. You will find that you received this money by referring to Cash Book 3, page 53. Kindly return this amount to us, i e. #16.84. Very truly yours, F. C. Brossier & Son.' Moved by,F. C. Romfh, seconded by C. F. Filer, that oommunioation be received and filed.: Motion carried. STREET SPRINKLING USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS BY SPRINKLING WAGONS The Clerk read a oommunioation from the Fire Chief under date July 38, protesting against the use of fire hydrants by the olty sprinkling wagons and oontraotors for fluehing ditches, unless connections are made by a fireman, olaiming that the hydrants are damaged due to using improper wrenches and closing the hydrants too tight. Mayor'Wateon thought it absolutely neoessary for the sprinkling wagons to use the hydrants, or at least certain hydrants in certain distriots of the oity, the fire chief to test such hydrants at regular intervals , but to install hydrants all over the city for these purposes would be a large and in his opinion an unneoessary expense. Councilman Conrad stated that a great deal more sprinking of the street could be accomplished by using the hydrae s•instead of driving long distances to the oranes; and expressed the opinion that it is of benefit to use the fire hydrants as it keeps then working more easily; and if they -are not in order thought it the duty of the fire chief to see that they are in order; that it is the only way the streets can be sprinkled without a great deal of driving; that each wagon is •quipped with a hose and much time can be saved as thewagons are nearly always close to a h dram • that some of x. tLe hydrants have been found ibad shape and hought the Fire Chief should be instruoted to see that they are put in good order; that he doss not think the hydrants have been properly looked after, as he has seen several that oould not be worked at all; that: it might be well to have the Fire Chief instruct the drivers of the sprinkling wagons as to the proper manner of using the hydrants and thought they oould, with proper instructions, handle them,as well as a fireman. Engineer Klyos stated it is bad practios to make suoh ose of hydrants beoause it is often f owed that they are olosed•too tightly, whiob ruins the leather valve and in that r, event repairs can be made only by Shutting off the water in a large area, it can not bsMirit,=: off at a partioular hydrant. A small sonneotion oan be made, right at the hydrant, at comparatively small expense, wbioh weuld,proteot the hydrant, but the wagons oould not be filled so quickly; the hydrants oan be used with proper care but 1.t will damage thsis.; ttf- Oounoilman Routh; What will it oost to fix up these commotion*. gngineer tlyoe: I would say $15 to 20 for each connection. tr MOO, -•• irian R.lrtooat. TO OoMply with the r'equo.t Of:the f hj+f na&O WiT.1 itio*sd by Z. 0. Romfh, seoonded by 0. F. Filer that the matter bi . r►sf.rreit to .,the T'lrrir; ,+ OSSitttOso. shin. Motion oarried. Counoilman' Oonrad: We will instruct the ativers to dice the Cranes wb;erevOr,.$Fsdble but *Wean not fill the slec:trio sprinkler from a orane.. The'driver of the electric) ip'yrinkler it Opmpetent man and can handle the hydrants as well as any.ne .else.. We ,Oati instruct all the. men about using the hydrants and oranee, I don't think it necessity to spend *ay tore'*oneY. CHAIZTT REQUEST OF 1MRS. C. W. GARDNER TOR Ali APPROPRIATION FROM TEE CITY COUHCI. TO DEFRAY MUSE OF TAKING FOUR ORPHAN CHILDREN,TO BUFFALO air. "Miami, Florida, August 6, 1,1. Hon. City Council, Gentlemen: I e*peot to take four motherless children to a good school in Buffalo,N.Y. ;You are all aware of the condition in which they were left. In the nem of the relief 'ssaooiation, I respectfully ask that you donate $75. toward paying the sxpsn.S. Clara.The County has agreed to pay that muoh. I have talked the matter over with Mr. Romfh, ,who understands the situation. Thanking you, gentlemen? Mrs. Curtis W. Gardner, Pres. Woman's Relief Assn." lioved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by C. F. Filer, that $75.00 be appropriated as requested. `Motion carried. CHIEF FIRE DEPARTMENT ATTENDING INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT CINOINNATI, OHIO. The clerk read the letter from the Fire Chief requesting an appropriation to defray hie expenses from Miami to Cincinnati and return, trip being made for purpose of attending internation Association of Fire Engineers Association oonvention. Chairman Ralston thought it well to have head of department attend such convention at leant once a year. Moved by E. C. Romfh, seconded by 0. F. Filer that $150.00 be appropriated in favor of Fire Chief to defray the expenses of trip to Cincinnati. Motion carried. STREET PAVING: REQUSST OF CITIZENS FOR IMPROVING DANN STREET AND 95TH STREET: The Clerk read the following petitions: s "TO THE - HONORABLE OITY COUNCIL, Miami, Florida e WE, THE UNDERSIGNED property owners of lots an 25th $treet,respsotfully petition your Honorable Body to pave 25th Street from Miami Avenue to Avenue Z, with Miami rook and oil surface. On account of the grade of the sidewalk, whioh was given by the City Engineer, being 3 feet lower than the present level of the Street, it is highly necessary, for the oomfort and safety of the school children attending the Southeide School, that this work be done before the opening of said school. Rsspeotfully submitted, (Signed) Dads County School Board, By R. E. Hall, 8up't. Sohool District No. 2 By J. L. Lummis Chairman Board of Trustees. W. S. Moquaids." " To the Hon. City Counoil of Miami, Fla.. Gentlemen: We the undersigned property owners on Dann street between avenues 8 and 0, respectfully request that Dann street, between avenues B and 0, be graded 18 feet between the curbs. (Signed) Pansy Audnss Alfred E. Andrus E. A. Graves F. A. loll W. P. Baker Henry Barrels lire, O. Incite Ire. Tawas /westing R. D. Moberts LSherodiggIl by g, 0, Romtb• ssoonded.ty O. F. Filer, that petitions be referred to gngnasr ietttotstria41, Misai,.Florida, July 22,1915. •