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Home My WebLink About30576 - MINUTES - City Commission s MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION JUNE 27, 1978 y�. Invocation by Reverend Carroll . Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call : Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Jame's Adams Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the minutes of the workshop meeting June 12th and the regular meeting of June 13th, 1978. The motion passed by all . 1. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of the changes that have been made on the Ordinance amending the Charter concerning leases. City Attorney Adler then read the title of the Ordinance for second and final reading. Mayor Bertino then declared the public hearing open, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition of this ordinance, the Mayor then declared the public hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt aru approve of this ordinance amending the Charter concerning leases on second and final reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 2. Citizen's Comments: Mr. George Needleman stepped forward to request that an adjustment be made on his water bill for late charges. He informed the Commission that he had not received his initial bill notice, but had received the notice of penalty. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to refer this matter to City Manager Lassiter for an adjustment on Mr. Needle- man's water bill . The motion passed unanimously. Lillie Mae Johnson questioned Whyshe should have to pay sanitation bills for her units when they are vacant. Mayor Bertino explained that the City's Garbage Contract pays on the basis for sanitation on units whether there is garbage to be picked-up or not and that she must pay for this service. Regular Meeting -1- June 27, 1978 r t S 3. Assistant City Manager Marant stepped forward to inform the Commission that the City had received three proposals from auditors for auditing the New City Hall Grant. Mr. Marant read the following proposals. Joseph Spina- Hallandale, F1 $2,000.00 Anthony Romano-Hollywood, Fl $2,400.00 Lindfors Waite And Company-Ft. Lauderdale, F1 $ 900.00 Mr. Marant recommended that Lindfors Waite And Company be hired as the lowest and best proposal . # A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to accept y' the proposal from Lindfors Waite And Company for the New City Hall Grant audit. n 9K:j The motion passed on the following roll call vote: .t :5 Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 4. Assistant City Manager Marant requested approval from the Commission of replacement P.S.E. Project Grant and authorization for signing the application. After further discussion, Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve and authorize signing of this application for the City of Dania neighborhood facility building renovation program and the City of Dania beach program. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 5. Assistant City Manager Marant submitted an up-to-date review of the progress that has been made on the new City Hall administrative facility. Mr. Marant recommended that this be referred to the City Attorney for his review of the contract and bid, and for him to contact the Bonding Company informing them of the problems concern- the construction of this building. After further discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to instruct City Attorney Adler to examine the contract with vigor and to contact the Bonding Company with vigor to see what can be done in finishing the construction of this building. The motion passed by all . 6. Commissioner Hirsch requested that the Commission reconsider their denial of donation to the Little League World Series. Mayor Bertino and Commissioner Donly expressed their concern in Cities being obliga- ted to donate to these charities every year and felt that the City of Dania is not in the position to donate, due to these monies not being budgeted. A motion was then made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to donate $200 to the Little League World Series. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Donly-no Commissioner Donly requested that City Attorney Adler write to the Attorney General for an opinion on the legality of using Tax monies for private charities, before this donation is made. 7. Paul Maxwell , Building Official stepped forward to explain that a mistake was made by the Planning Council on the County land use map for Block 2 of Henry Park Sub- division. This subdivision was designated Open Space and the City has always desig- nated it as Rm or R zoning. He informed the Commission that the County Planning Council needs a letter confirming the correct zoning. Regular Meeting -2- June 27, 1978 y`tj1 A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to instruct the administrator to send a letter to the County Planning Board for proper designation for Block 2 of Henry Park Subdivision. The motion passedsy; unanimously. 8. City Manager Lassiter explained to the Commission that Florida Power & Light Com- pany is requesting a Utility Air Easement at Houston Park. T n A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant 14 the easement to Florida Power & Light Company. The motion passed unanimously. 9 P Y• P y. ��qs 9. Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that he had attended a Community Development u a_, Block Grant Meeting concerning the newly annexed area into Dania, and that some of the people in the area requested that there be an extension of paving Dania Beach Boulevard to the C-10 canal . City Manager Lassiter suggested that the City consult the City Engineers to see �r if there are to be sewer lines in the area, if there are not, the only way the of City could build a new street is by assessment. " ;;..A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to have City Attorney Adler investigate the factors for continuing this road and to consult the City Engineers about sewer lines in the area. The motion passed «' by all . 10. Mayor Bertino requested Ruby Litensky, Pete Prossic, Tom Illowicki and Murry Sockett be appointed as the Airport Liaison Committee. e; A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to appoint Ruby Litensky, Pete Prossic, Tom Illowicky and Murry Sockett as the Airport Liaison Committee. The motion passed by all. 11. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that due to the first meeting in July being cancelled that there must be a special meeting scheduled sometime before the 21st of July to receive bids for the surplus property on N.E. 2nd. Street in order to comply with the law for advertising of bids for surplus property. The Commission then set a Special Meeting July 20th at 9:00 A.M. with Commissioner Cook, Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Hirsch to be present at that time to accept these bids. 12. City Manager Lassiter recommended that the Commission allow the Broward League of Cities the use of office space in the Building Department's area in the new city hall in exchange for the City's yearly dues into the Broward League of Cities, and secretarial services when available. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the recommendation of the City Manager for leasing office space to the Broward League of Cities in the amount of $600.00 per year rent, which includes utilities, and secretarial services when available. The motion passed by all . Commissioner Hirsch amended the motion, seconded by Commissioner Adams for $75.00 per month for utilities with a total of $125.00 per month rent. The motion passed unanimously. 13. City Manager Lassiter requested that the Commission authorize the signing of an agreement with the County to refund them their money for constructing a bicycle path from Dania Cut-off canal to loth street along North Federal Highway. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to execute a contractual agreement with Broward County for the bicycle path along North Federal Highway. The motion passed unanimously. Commission Comments: Commissioner Donly asked what progress had been made on removing the sign in front of the Centerfold Lounge. City Manager Lassiter reported that the Building Official and Police Chief submitted a notice to the proper officials on removing the sign. Regular Meeting -3- June 27, 1978 G P [ t Commissioner Cook informed the Commission of a problem with rats along S.E. 5th Avenue. The Commission then requested that City Manager Lassiter look into this problem. Mayor Dertino requested that all the Commissioners let City Manager Lassiter know how and where they want their agenda's delivered to them. City Attorney Adler requested that the Commission authorize withdrawal of appeal in the Sam Moschella case. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to author- ize City Attorney Adler to withdraw the appeal against Mr. Moschella. The motion passed by all . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, and seconded to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed by all . Mayor-Commissioner City Clerk-Auditor Regular Meeting -4- June 27, 1978 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION JUNE 27, 1978 8:00 P.M. Invocation by Reverend Carroll . Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call . Approval of the minutes from the workshop meeting of June 12 and the regular meeting of June 13. 1. Continuation of public hearing on second reading of ordinance amending the charter concerning leases. (Ordinance previously distributed) 2. Citizens ' comments. 3. Review and discussion of proposals from auditors on new City Hall grant. 4. Discussion and approval of replacement P.S.E. project. (Richard Marant) 5. Discussion of progress on new administrative facility and recommendation from Project Coordinator Richard Marant. 6. Reconsideration of donation to the Little League World Series. (Commissioner Hirsch) 7. Clarification of designation for Block 2 of Henry Park Subdivision. 8. Request for utility easement by Florida Power & Light at Houston Park. 9. Discussion of extending and paving Dania Beach Boulevard to the C-10 canal. 10. Appointment to the Airport Liaison Committee. 11. Setting date for special commission meeting to receive bids on surplus land on N.E. 2nd Avenue. 12. Recommendation by City Manager Lassiter on lease of offices by Broward League of Cities. 13. Contractual agreement with Broward County on bicycle paths on North Federal Highway. EXHIBIT: Agreement forthcoming