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REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 1978
Invocation by Dave Weatherwax of the Demolay
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call :
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino
Vice Mayor: James Adams
Commissioners: Jean Cook
Robert Donly
Howard. Hirsch
City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr.
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Police Chief: Rudy Rigo
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
This Regular Commission Meeting was opened by the members of the National
Demolay.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 28th, and the Special
Meetings of March 3rd & 7th. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Hearings:
1. Melvin Span was present to request a variance for the property located at
214 N.W. 8th Avenue, Lot 18, Block 31, Town of Dania, to allow a duplex
to be built on a lot with insufficient width.
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, hearing no one speak in
favor or opposition of this variance, the Mayor then declared the Public Hear-
ing closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
grant this variance for the property located at 214 N.W. 8th Avenue.
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. City Attorney Adler read for first reading the title of the ordinance approving
the plat of "Central Dania Heights."
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, hearing no one speak
in favor or opposition of approval of this Ordinance,the Mayor then declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Paul Maxwell Building Official informed the Commission that the Planning and
Zoning Board has approved this plat with the 50 foot right-of-way.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch
to approve on first reading the plat of "Central Dania Heights".
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes
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3. Morton L. Goss of Mort's Auto Air Conditioning Service was present to request
a variance for the property located at 1419 S. Federal Highway Lot 4 &2' of
'3 Lot 3 less W7' , Block 2, St. James Park to allow an auto repair business in
a C-2 commercial zone.
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, after hearing Jim Hootman
present owner of this property speak in favor of this variance, and Earl Palmer
located at 17 S.E. 15th Street who read a letter from Dorothy Mackintosh who
both were speaking in opposition, the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing
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After further discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by
Commissioner Hirsch to grant the request for a variance in a C-2 zone to
permit an auto repair business and that all work be done inside the building.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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stir; 4. Jim McLaughlin with Mclaughlin Engineering Co. was present to request the accept-
ance of the revised "New Plat #1."
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, hearing no one speak in favor
or opposition of this revised "New Plat #1", Mayor Bertino then declared the Public
Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to accept
the revised plat plan "New Plat #1."
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissoner Donly-yes
5. Owen Bell of Saturday Corp. was present to answer any questions concerning
the request to waive plat procedure on vacating an easement by the Saturday Corp.
City Attorney Adler suggested that Attorney Wm. Dawes varify the legal description.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant the
request to waive plat procedure on vacating an easement by the Saturday Corp.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes
6. City Attorney Adler read for first reading the title of the ordinance concerning
zoning on newly annexed property.
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open.
Mrs. Sam Moschella stepped forward to ask clarification of this ordinance and to
question if this was the usual procedure to draw-up this particular Ordinance, when
it has not been established that the land lying west of Dania will be annexed.
City Attorney Adler explained that this Ordinance is for all land that may be annexed
into the City, and that it will enable the property that may be annexed to keep the
same zoning classification that was set forth by the County.
After 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 Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt
on first reading the ordinance concerning zoning on newly annexed property.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes
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7. City Attorney Adler read for first reading the title of the ordinance concerning
traveling expenses for public officials.
Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, after hearing
Fred Galiatsatos speak in opposition the Mayor then declared the Public
Hearing closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to adopt on first reading the ordinance concerning traveling expenses for
public officials.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes
B. Citizen's Comments:
Mr. Shank stepped forward to request information on the procedure that
the City of Dania has for variance requests.
Mr. Fred Galiatsatos requested that his sewer bill be placed on the
agenda for the next regular meeting.
9. City Manager Lassiter recommended to the Commission that they accept the
lowest bid proposal for building materials for the Dania Pier, Mack Industries
with a total of $18,918.66.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to
Mack Industries for building materials for the Dania Pier. The motion
passed unanimously.
10. Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that the State Constitution Revision
Committee is trying to put on the ballot for referendum of the people of the
State of Florida the taking away of sovereign immunity of municipalities.
City Attorney Adler suggested that the City of Dania draft a resolution
in proper form and send it to the State Constitution Revision Committee
expressing the Cities concern in this matter.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
pass a resolution by using the Hallandale resolution by changing lines four
and five to "whereas the Constitutional Revision Commission has recently
recommended the repeal of Sovereign Immunity for all political jurisdictions."
The motion passed unanimously.
11. Mayor Bertino explained to the Commission that he had spoke with Commissioner
Spiegel of Hallandale concerning the City of Hollywood being the only city
With negotiation rights with the County for turning over the regional plant
to the County concerning Cities who are large waste water users. He also
stated that he felt the City of Dania should also be included as a negotiator
with the County.
City Attorney Adler suggested that the City of Dania should adopt a resolution
that is similar to the City of Hallandale and that he would get the necessary
figures concerning gallonage and costs.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to
to prepare a resolution with the proper figures and gallonage for the City
of Dania to be a party in negotiations with the City of Hollywood and City
of Hallandale. The motion passed unanimously.
12. City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution for improvements at
Houston Park.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to approve the grant resolution for improvements at Houston Park. The
motion passed unanimously.
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13. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that the State Road
Department has not finished the plans for construction for lighting
along Federal Highway, so he recommended that this item be continued
until they complete their plans.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to table the lighting agreement for Federal Highway until the State
Road Department has completed their plans. The motion passed unanimously.
14. City Attorney Adler read the title of a resolution declaring a moratorium
on special exceptions for entertainment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt this resolution declaring a moratorium on special exceptions
for entertainment. The motion passed unanimously.
15. Assistant City Manager Marant was present to inform the Commission on the
information he has surveyed in last 30 days concerning grant application
companies.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch
to write a letter to International Systems, Inc. thanking them for their
attention to the City of Dania and that hopefully in the future the•City of
Dania could do business with them. And also that the City of Dania continue
their grant program as is with no additional personnel . The motion passed
unanimously.
16. Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve the bills for the month of
February with the exception of check numbers 6568, 6541, 6530, 6520,
6516.
The motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to place on the agenda for the Special Meeting of March 16, 1978 the
approval of the bills for February after the Commission has had time to
review the checks that Commissioner Cook mentioned. The motion passed
with Commissioner Cook voting no.
Commission Comments:
Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that the term of the seven repre-
sentatives of the municipalities on the Committee for Community Develop-
ment will expire on April 30, 1978. He also added that in order to
guarantee continuity there is a meeting being held March 20, 1978 at
3:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse Room 242, where they will be asked
to elect seven new representatives for the up coming year. He suggested
that the City of Dania send Assistant City Manager Marant as their
representative.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to send Assistant City Manager Marant to the meeting of March 20, 1978
with the Community Development Committee. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to ajourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
Mayor- Commissioner
City Clerk- Auditor
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AGENDA
g REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 1978
8:00 P.M.
Invocation.
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call .
Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of February 28th, the special
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meetings of March 3rd 8 7th.
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I . Public hearing for a variance request by Melvin Span for the property located
Hl- 214 N.W. 8th Avenue, Lot 18, Block 31 , Towp of Dania, to allow a duplex to
be built on a lot with insufficient width.
2. Public hearing on first reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Central
Dania Heights". EXHIBIT: Ordinance.
3. Public hearing for a variance request by Morton L. Goss of Mort's Auto Air
Conditioning Service for the property located at 1419 S. Federal Highway, Lot 4
F 8 2" of Lot 3 less W71 , Block 2, St. James Park to allow an auto repair
(i(ce business in a C-2 commercial zone.
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® 4. Acceptance of revised New Plat Nl .
5. Request to waive plat procedure on vacating an easement by the Saturday Corp.
EXHIBIT: Petition and letter from Attorney Wm. Dawes.
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6. Public hearing on first reading of ordinance concerning zoning on newly annexed
® property. EXHIBIT: Ordinance.
7. Public hearing on first reading of ordinance concerning traveling expenses for
public officials.
EXHIBIT: Ordinance.
® 8. Citizen's Comments.
9. The award of contract on building materials for Dania pier.
10. Discussion of resolution opposing action of the State Constitution Revision
Committee on sovereign Immunity.
® EXHIBIT: Letter from Hallandale's City Clerk 8 copy of Hallandale's Resolution 78- 15.
11 . Discussion 8 possible action on resolution requesting Broward County to agree
to make each city and all other governmental units having a large user sewer
agreements with the City of Hallandale participants in the proceedings and
parties to any agreement whereby the City of Hollywood sewage treatment plant
,o would be conveyed by sale or lease or otherwise to Broward County.
EXHIBIT: Copy of letter and Resolution No. 78-13.
12. Approval of grant resolution for improvements at Houston Park.
EXHIBIT: Letter 8 sample resolution.
13. Lighting agreement for Federal Highway.
+ 14. Discussion of extension on moratorium on special exceptions on entertainment.
15. Internationals Systems, Inc.
EXHIBIT: Letter and agreement.
16. Approval of the bills for the month of February.