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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30595 - MINUTES - City Commission s MINUTES C REGULAR MEETING, DANIA CITY COMMISSION j FEBRUARY 14, 1978 fit; Invocation by Assistant City Manager, Richard Marant �y Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : tl Present: Al ' Mayor: John Bertino k, Vice Mayor: James Adams _ Commissioners: Jean Cook s , Robert Donly T K; Howard Hirsch City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 7. Absent: _ City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudy Rigo 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner '? Hirsch to approve the minutes of special meetings of January 20th, 25th, and February 6th; the regular meeting of January 24th and the workshop meetings of January 23rd, 30th and February 2nd and 6th. Thex motion passed unanimously. Public Hearings 2. Jacques Gallet of Florida Mercury Building, Inc was present to request a variance for the property located at 709 N.W. loth Ave. 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 Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board to grant this variance that would allow a single family residence to be built on a lot with insufficient setbacks according to Ordinance #100. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 3. Mr. Robbins was present to request a variance or special exception for the property located at 501 Stirling Road. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing open, hearing several Dania Citizens speak in favor and opposition of this request, the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board to deny the variance or special exception request for the property located at 501 Stirling Road for a auto repairs, auto rentals and/or a service station in a C-2 (commercial ) zone. 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- February 14, 1978 0 4. Henry Anderson was present to request a variance for the property located at 24 N.W. 5th Avenue to install three gas pumps. 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 Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board to deny this request for a variance to allow the sale of gasoline from a commercial build- ing which is a non-conforming use located in a RD-6000 (duplex)zone. 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. Building Official Paul Maxwell presented a request from the Zoning Board to ask the Commission to set a joint workshop on Ordinance #100 that is on the Commercial zone C-1 and C-2 and proposed C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to set a joint workshop with the Zoning Board for Wednesday, February 22nd at 8:00 P.M. The motion was passed unanimously. 6. There were no Citizens' Comments. 7. Assistant City Manager gave a progress report on the completion of the new city hall and recommended that the Commission wait to negotiate with Garden Commercial Builders for an extension until the expected completion date of April 1st. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to table the request by Garden Commercial Builders for a sixty (60) day extension in the EDA contract completion date of the new city hall . The motion passed unanimously. 8. Commissioner Hirsch gave a brief background on International Systems, Inc. and informed the Commission that there was nothing bad to report. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to table this item for 30 days until Assistant City Manager has checked into other companies who prepare grant application contracts. The motion passed unanimoully. 9. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that he had been in contact with D.O.T. the last three or four days and that they have run into some complications concerning street lights to be installed from Sheridan Street to Dania Beach Boulevard. He also recommended that this item be tabled until the next Regular Commission Meeting of February 28th. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to table this until the next Regular Commission Meeting of February 28th. The motion passed unanimoully. 10. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that the city is required to adopt the Florida Election Laws. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, Seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to have a recommendation and/or resolution from City Attorney Adler con- cerning the adoption of the Florida Election Laws by the next Regular Commission Meeting. The motion was passed unanimously. 11. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the purchase of a 10hp, lawnmower for the Water Department in the amount of $1,394.00 under State Bid Price. 12. Assistant City Manager Marant requested permission to advertise for bids for installation of padding and carpeting of the new city hall . He also Regular Meeting -2- February 14, 1978 informed the Commission that there is a $550 credit on the Commission Chambers, because of deletion of tiling that area. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the request to advertise for bids for installation of padding and carpeting of the new city hall . The motion passed unanimously. 13. City Manager Lassiter requested permission to advertise for material for the fishing pier. He also added that it takes six to eight weeks to receive this material , so he would like to advertise as soon as poss- ible. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to give City Manager Lassiter permission to advertise for material for the fishing pier. The motion passed unanimously. 14. City Manager Lassiter requested permission to increase the spending limits of the City Manager to $1500 and to $5000 with Commission approval so that it would speed-up the processing of small projects that now have to go through the bidding process. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to raise to $5000 what the City Commission can authorize without competitive bidding by amending Ordinance #84. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to amend Part 3, Article 3, Section 4, Subsection J of the City Charter to increase the amount of money the City Manager can spend without the approval of the Commission to raise the amount from $1000 to $1500. The motion passed unanimously. 15. City Manager Lassiter requested permission from the Commission to have City Attorney Adler up-date Ordinance #112 concerning towing equipment. The Commission then discussed the amendments that they want to be added to Ordinance #112. The Commission then instructed City Attorney Adler to add the necessary amendments and to bring it back before the Commission. 16. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to table the request on fluoridation of water supply until City Attorney Adler can report to the Commission on the action the City can or cannot take in exempting the City's water supply for fluoridation. City Attorney Adler stated that he would research this item and try to have the information by the next Regular Commission Meeting. 17. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the bills for January. The motion passed unanimously. Commission Comments Assistant City Manager reported on the progress that has been made con- cerning the repairing of the bathrooms on the beach. He also stated that the only damage that has been done is the replacing of a lock at the cost of $5.75. Commissioner Cook brought up the subject of the problems the City has been having concerning the ramps at Houston Park. City Attorney Adler inquired about the problem of traffic congestion caused by the light at Griffin Road. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to ajourn this meeting. Regular Meeting -3- February 14, 1978 17co" Z- XMayor'- Commissioner City Clerk- Auditor Regular Meeting -4- February 14, 1978 K' 2P. Z.1 `3 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION �C 'I FEBURARY 14, 1978 8:00 P. M. Y Invocation. ' ® Pledge of Allegiance. 'sr r c y Rol l Cal 1 . �°„A4 I . Approval of the minutes from the special meetings of January 20th, 25th and February 6th; the regular meeting of January 24th and the workshop meetings RE" : of January 23rd, 30th and February 2nd and 6th. 2. Public hearing for a variance request by Jacques Gallet of Florida Mercury Building, Inc. for the property located at 709 N.W. IOth Ave. , legally des- cribed as Lot I , Galman Subdivision, Dania, Fl. The variance would allow a single family residence to be built on a lot with insufficient setbacks according to Ordinance 100. Subject property Is located in a RS-6000 (single family residential ) zone. At their meeting of February 7th the Zoning Board recommended that the Commission approve this request. 3. Public hearing for a variance request and/or special exception request by ® James M. Robbins and Edward Robbins for the property located at 501 Stirling Road, legally described as the N 185.00' of the NW4 of the NEk of the NWJ of Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East, less the W 160.001 ; less the N 35.00' , less the E 30.001 . A variance and/or special exception is requested to allow auto repairs, auto rentals and/or a service station in a C-2 (commercial ) zone. The Zoning Board at their meeting of February 7th recommended that the ® Commission deny this request. 4. Public hearing for a variance request by Henry Anderson for the property located at 24 N.W. 5th Avenue, legally described as Lots 12 8 13, Block 16, Town of Dania Subdivision to allow the sale of gasoline from a commercial building which is a non-conforming use located in a RD-6000 (duplex) zone. The Zoning ® Board at their meeting of February 7th recommended that the Commission deny this request. 5. Presentation by Building Official Paul Maxwell of amendment to Ordinance I00 in commercial and industrial districts. Citizens' Comments ® 7. Request by Garden Commercial Builders for a sixty (60) day extension in the EDA contract completion date of the new city hall . EXHIBIT: Change Order already distributed on January 27th. Discussion and possible action on International Systems, Inc. grant application contracts. Request authorization to sign lighting agreement with the State D.O.T. for street lights from Sheridan Street to Dania Beach Boulevard on U.S. I . EXHIBIT: a) letter 8 agreement from D.O.T. b) letter from City Engineer Farina. r� lo. Consideration and possible action on adopting the Florida Election Laws. 11 . Request Commission approval to purchase a 10hp. lawnmower for public works department in the amount of $1,394.00. 12. Request Commission permission to advertise for bids for installation of padding and carpeting of new city hall. Request Commission permission to advertise for material for fishing pier. III. Request permission to have City Attorney draw amendments to Ordinance #84 raising spending limits of the City Manager and City Commission. 15• Request Commission permission to have City Attorney amend Ordinance 112 to define minimum requirements and standards of equipment. IG. Request action on fluoridation of water supply letter from HRS. EXHIBIT: ( letter previously distributed) 17. Approval of the bills for the month of January.