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them in plaoe,.
rfert •4* How abont sknii'ary) dOnditio'
"Curry: They are All righ.',40'theYi'ik4my toilet. The
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my YA1'd wA0 full of tent e invis#44
Erfert 1 don' t see any
sanitary oondition and it seems to be
idksont -If .his, tents are -a1l0
turther down town. ,
:-trert: Not nOW •'
ir HighleyMan: Rave these tenta been up cont
; Curry : Yes, sir. ,And one is a rs'Egtaa.t tram
stretohed over it and it is partly boarded bop. ,
Pire Chief Coleman: I sett out blanket notices to ereryoie who ad. a
are requests every day to erect tents in that district' an
ate a half dozen more waiting on"the .oion tp night ,A11,
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one and npt the others. I would suggest a district be set.'far
any tents should "be allowed in the fire distriot '.' So fariat:theirbeiz'
district was extended, you oan have them moved at any times'it' s
hazardous.
Mr .Blaokmon: Not that I am going to fight Mr. Curry, bUt if thAt
you oat. ause these tents to be moved. If you are going tohave ',a, ire
better keep stuff out that will cause trouble . I don't think *IT axe
in the fire district. We don't think it the right thing to d6'15p004
keep coming into the fire district .
Mr. Coleman: The ordinanoe does not say anything partioulara
in the fire district shall be of brick, stone or conorete.,
Mr. Brady: I don't know that we would have any more right rtP,X110Ve:
wooden house in the fire district; on.the other nand to hotte oan be
district . The fire chief does not seem to grasp the ord.
doesn't claim that he has any right to put up a tent now, neitherwO
can't molest those now there. We are going to move two small wOodan,.
a lot we have bought for the municipal railway, which is againettlie
that to get the lot for use. I mention that to get at the pastlide oft
Mr. Blackmon: If it is against the rules why do we permit ,it -to
Mr. Brady: We must do that to get the land.
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Mr. Coleman: I think you oan move a building on the same lot 'blAtnOt
in the fire.
Moved by J. T. Blackmon, seconded by J. C. Hickson that the tents t
before the fire limits ware extended, be allowed to remain.' MO.t.145n*A:
APPOINTMENT OF G. A. SINGLETARRY
FIRE DISTRICT TENT OF JAMES
The clerk read a letter from ,
he be allowed to keep the tent'
Mr. Hickson: If it was ereq
stay and if not it must co
to the fire chief for int*S
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off:, said' p'roperty:-,'q
.ropex'ty, 'real ,a,nd ;ieteo.4'
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R. Earl Smith,
Seoretary.
(Corp. Seal)
Moved by L. T. Highleyman, s
acceptanoe of the Telephone.
CITY HALL BILL FOR PROPOSED•ALTERA'IO
Mr. W. C . DeGarmo, architect, *L es•ented.
and sketches for proposed alterations
Moved by L. T. Highleyman, seconded bye
1-S. be paid. Motion carried. -
STREETS PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENT . OF :4I4F T
The clerk read a petition dated Novemb
othersrequesting that Eighth St,from` AIe.
constriction of a rock road.
Moved by J . T. Blackmon, . oeeonded
referred to the street committeetan, riot• :Q;
REQUEST . TEAT SECOND STREET. BETWEEN AVENU
SCHOOL CHILDREN SECOND STREET SCHOOL
The clerk read a petition dated Ootobe;r ,.
others requesting that Second St, betwee
to .15 AM and from 12 to 12.45 p .`m.
Mr . Highleyman: A number of the ladies ;h
the children have no place to play exb p
Erfert: There are two vacant lots:;be
L4r , Hi eon: Wouldn't we
9� have t
P4r Fink: If that is so
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Mr. Erfert: I don+t see
plenty of 'room
Moved by Blacpe
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request denies ° ' t4
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(r. Harrison: It ia our intention
4Vidite-1e who have ': :signed , the; petition
1.04017.01,1'We have 441041:*, for ltghtB aliover to
put 11_6 J''cthe
rhjle other aeotions of' the. *oity are without
rheri the people are willing
Ali; of the street, l2th, wou1.waw
Mr. H±gttleyrnan: There is nothing in our oha±ter�overirij
oliii:iiiii11.g....to-;0,6iii6mbeig: When : WO' '040
a light On; eaCh corner and one in the mtd.dle"of each bl
would. be Willing. to pay my share.
MOVed : by J J. d e. Hickeon, seconded by J. K. Fir3k that'th
for future reference. Motion carried.. (At tir.,,,RatisO'
returned tO,"h
AUTOMOBILES AND CHAUFFERURS FOR HIRE ORDINANCE:GtJLATING
The ohadrman called up orditanoe 1o. 250 for third' 'and f in
Moved. by J. T. Blackmon, seconded by L. T. Ordinanoe
and. final reading and read in full. Motion carried. The ord.inance was
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ORDINANCE NO. 250
Section 1, From arid after the 26th day of November ,
any motor driven vehicle to be operated. for the purpose-, tranx
freight for hire, vholly or in part., within the City of ;744
e .riven by a licensed cha.uffeur.
SECTION 2. Every c...ha.-af four, 1o.:70 (4.2.,ivir:7' 0:17 .91:04, 04
is designated in Section 1, shall provure from the City. 01,1*
issued on compliance wit'. the 1)20'7f:1:lions of thio
Said. license shall expire on the.„30W,,day
its issuance. If the applicant shall have been; at tbet
for six months oontinuously last part, a resident of ;Ds4.0"0o.,
be at the time of such application, a tax payer of said.
said city assessed at not less than two thousand dollars, -..orT,thc
business therein, or in the employ of any person possees#4;.ary
qualifications, he shall be required. to pay for: the se,d4110,,
annum, but every other applicant shall pay for the Said;',,1400:
Section 3 . No lioense shall be issued. to any aprkiO
application, duly verified by oath showing facts sufficie
determine to what class of licerse the applicant i ntdt,
al: 1.1 ioati on iSh all be 13—Orn CI r t $!;
earp:I.t.oa,r.t -.7.e of &ibex!
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clorapttent chex.f.fel.vr. .
Section 4 . If any person shall drive or oprateanyrnotc
city of Liiexai while he is intoxicated or under
'nc1art:;* ;SAM not ,axoe 111,112; 50 . an..if hc, • 14: a ,
• shall order his license revoked for a. perdod of oix
Section 5. If 4....ny ;ioenkg/ berein pro#0
false r epre sentat ions, such 14enie shall 1pe revoked. by.tMit:
Passed and adopted tot.1.43,
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roved by J. T. Blackmon, seeonded,lpyTiT
contractors to file bids with.0e:!treetdsito
to award contract for the work.. ).1otiOn 04**
JARBOR IMPROVEMENTS BILLS,ANDEPTTMAT
E. W. Parker, warehouse consti4ot40*k:m04*
T. B. MoGahey, labor, March 3, 10 04414:
Mr. Brady: These bills are ok and I. have,
motion be passed authorizing the audit*
1oved by L. T. Highleyman, seconded by,,
:a1NIOIPAL RAILWAY RIG'IT OF WAY
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Ar. Brady: The Mayor, Mr. . Erfert, Mr. Read,
don't have to be moved more than ten feet
goat but it will cost as much to x
think it will cost about :450. to movi,
7urchased he reserves the right to
resolution,whioh I will introdUee;
Erfert: The buildings are SO elq
Dr raised I mean, to let the other'
tr. Brady: We were on /he ground and, to
at onoe. We can pass this resolut and
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tr. Erfert: The garage On the 10
the oity purchased and I thi
determine whether the garage is 9fl
Dwner to move it and the movin
sit Re8elve4 the Cit7 Celine
wuthPrie te==eeeePt A deed ronEAi
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p060:-,?4i8_dote,SatiSfaCtOr4WtO:.,YCii.4.I,have :ii‘been ,in c
aVe'bean:hire frequently and '. Ant endi - tO',t,46'114,W0•..
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APPROVAL OF PLAT OF WOODSIDE sp13-7,DIvISI04,--
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Mr. Hickson: This plat of "Woodside "
and approved by the city engineer and I want to intrOthIce a reSoldlO
ao it on filed for record.
Resolution.NO. 1257
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Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City
being a stib-division of that part of the Polly Donationbegii
Cornerof Seo 40-54-41, thenoe easton the north lira 0-0,4 seotl
south 1228.3 feet, thenoe southwesterly 701.6 ft, thenCe:n04,
beginning, Dade County, Florida, this day presented tothe.,C44'W.
same is, hereby approved.
The president of the City -Council and the clerk are
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of the „City PA 014
"Pagped a.n1 alopted nIs 151f;-: dz:y of Novemr, 1917.
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W. :too2e, City Clerk.
Moved by J. 7", flaokmor., that blle ?lat
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PETITION TO PURCHASE THE LAND BETWEEN AVENUES H AND I
AND CLAIM OF CITIZENS IN THAT VICINITY OF DAWGE BECATI$
COMPANY IS REMOVING THE ROCK FROM THE SURFACE OF T PROP
read the following petition:
"Miami, Florida, Nor.',1
,To the Hontoale City Council, Miami, Fla. .
/Alt,
Honorable Sirs:
We, the undersigned residents 444 pOpf*t
petition your honorable body to secure and dediqate'tOT
available and suitable, the land between Aven400 H Ar4%
as block 41 south) for the children of the 40t4141400,,
no suitable place to play and who have. theW9.000*
though all other sections have their reer04704**0
This is a rapidly growing 0004 e.nd.L,„
place but the streets to play,-W14.:
The land specified is unayeny--*.,
ideal playgtund and park if propyo
has a goodly nuMbor of large cakAn
in .another place, besides the,p4*:1'
Wa-:#erefore would p.prlt
lOgeng(410 at work to'4,6-#0
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,o,h,10q0A14-4WAeW444iw,
and if it is to he a burdend.on!tpu it 10
as they ,w and. someone hacl .the:
proof was am /Pi ' 101.
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•fod..ionoerty
lentY'Of''rbek '1,0±*"
and moving it 'eldeihere-."and-';WeA,will have to p
SaMewhere elde
aSk that you inatruot the oity attorney to. s
Seminole C..' nstrUotiOn'.
give *us a park.
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Mr. Hickoon: deratand:'that:Maia.
close to the c ity s elter 'pUmpingStatie
where he' is blasting and 1.-tanderoikict::;hey,,,„bou
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They have not taken anY • over 1
Mr. Murray: In regard. to: the •rOcii-:in „thetrE
grading, we .have. used the'its'OE:1.1.:',6*
ez). the part back of it and
that they were hauling'.rockr-frOm,!there?but .1
fallen into the street frat'.their',',14.ae
in the street but r.totified-thertinbt•touc
Their statement to me wasthatn(::::
Mr. Hickson: I think a bea
Mr: Brady: I think the oity•attornSyt. '
bought the rook rights. PosSibly.., ro.
property is worth We don't that
the city attorney can tell us
Mr. Hickson: I suppose he wants,hile0:40
Erfert:Mr.
It looks to me as ifthe OO#traO
him taking it?
Mr, Hick son : Mr. Murray under s tane
leaves a bluff there it is dangerous.
Mr. Murray: Manley told. me he heid bought
understood from my conversation with him.H
lots to a level•with the street::It will bri
does. That was simply -a conversatien
that is the agreement but it is my inlpreaBion
r,.,asonable price to get it graded -
Mr. Erfert If he does that bbesegentlenien
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Mr. Murray: I understood. Ile had W 27A6
off and he takes an average of 3 1!!3Woff th
Mr. Brady: I think with the*Oisiri*
ground at once and see what cane.,doniii.
Moved by J. T. Blackmon, seconde4*.
to go over the matter at.once.dtion 00#0-
Exxcut iv e ana lejsi sl at ive 140.77
Comptroller off ioe, 40.00
Elect ions , 93.75
misci. 29.50
Fire 173.67
Destructor, 39.52
Park, 159.32
Dutlays1 capital, 478.80
2137.53
(The bills and detailed statement of
Lovedby L. T. Highleyman,
available. :lotion carried.
tksOn to work a a1d.iip 04410.;..
Water,i1 have never Seen ,a,spetitionfrM;.
v. Switzer: I don't believe you could get the Negroes tp P.
r..Hickson: I am willing to order the water put -in,,,-34.0*
4:Jap J. 0. Kuneyi The situaton to tuat as it is anywhere:c.40
water. ComPany can be forced, to put in the water. It has been:.t$
Was put into Westmoreland and .it should have zone throuch. 20th,;St
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condition that Sh0v.11 not exist so close in. The property: ciqeqii,,
few, but to people plenty able to connect and don, t :want to
do lat.'o,.1 know 31 l3ba ea tro'lble &oout tha . White ple41,04
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hir. . Hickson}, Then s it the wish of Council tar me to ,orderYthO'
iaains . in?
• Ilefart: Yes, sir, that is up to you and then it is up to Mt.
male with the sewer.
GPBAGE TI 77.17S TOT. = 07E7 naDrrs
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• . A „;.r trawly :popla have asked me to ahave tarpailinp.-pUt
Of course that is a matter for Ur. EkeY, btlt I think it e;'11004
• 17kk:y: I aLl Jilling to admit they should be oovered up.
Lir. Hickson: I
architect will
Moved by L. T.
house over the
have plans here for the house and an estivate 1,i4d
furnish the drawings and superintend the work.
Highleyman, seconded by J. K. Fink that Mt. Xiokeb*,:f
pumping station and secure bide With power tq 156it
BILLS AGAINST THE CITY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
The auditor presented a statement showing in detail the bills ,e0w,
account of each department for the month of October:
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Mr. Hickson: Yes, we can .take do
Mr. Highleyman. eo1atmo he iS geitin alongi
Mr.Blackmon: If we have to pay him let'him put
work could have been done 12th Street, but it
Mr. Hiokeon: The old Avenue D bridge is
MT. Highleyman; Well, you made the contrao
pay except to issue oity notes and then get th
The damage has been done. I have always
right. The city has spent a great deal ofmone
Mr . •Blackmon: One peculiar thing, if he has a
for oe h m on the work.
Highleyman: If you exact a forfeit fromta rn
ahead on completion. We would be illra) better
would be the delay while the bonding ooupany
country at this time with equipment to bui1d t
Comer and turn it over to the bond oompany the
finish the work. And there might be litigation
Mr. Erfert: If Mr.Comer can have his own stiltem
Mr. Hickson: I think he should be notified
Mr. Blackmon: I don't see how he can hold t e city
don't object to paying him the money if we arein 1
deliver the bridge. I don't kiok on theextra
the bridge and the money will be orthooming.
Mr. Brady: That is the trouble with the oaa
-es. Mr. Highleyman has kicked on the contrad
Moved by J. C. Hickson, seoonded by J. T. Blacknion
authorized to execute the oity's 6% notes, due on
exceed g'37,000. for payment of the ImicitaX °One**,
at 12th Street and. Avenue D, the notes to be
needed. Motion carried.
SIDEWALKS AND STREETS OBSTRUCTED WITH BUILDIN
Mr. Hickson: I think we should do something
clean up the Boulevard side. I should
Baptist Church is in the same shat$ei- workatO
Moved by J. C. Hickson, seoonded by E.,14,
notify the McAllister Hotel and the, tppW
ten days, and the sidewalk on the Boul.eVar,
oarried.
mr. Blackmon: At the gorner crigthAri&G there
an excavation about 2* feet right' a1onthesi 3 ft along the sidewalk.I:thi
excavations are open. I believe 'OitiOtl
ASSESSMENTS STORM SEWER DISTI;g0T,
The city engineer presented the assei
and oouno ilman Hiokson introduced
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Report of the engineer and. oommitt4
Storm Sewer Distrot 17 an&reoOMMr
clerk to advertise: f‘on,r0MOnall'''"
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