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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30590 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES 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 Regular Meeting -1- March 14, 1978 CORR[C. PY s fA, 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 closed. xn 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: } }" Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor'Bertino-yes s Commissioner Donly-yes aa� 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: ti 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 Regular Meeting -2- March 14, 1978 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. Regular Meeting -3- March 14, 1978 a•y 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 Regular Meeting -4- March 14, 1978 z� AGENDA g REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION MARCH 14, 1978 8:00 P.M. Invocation. c Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call . Approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of February 28th, the special s meetings of March 3rd 8 7th. u 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. (R. ® 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. c 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.