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Home My WebLink About30614 - MINUTES - City Commission a n z MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 11, 1977 Invocation by Reverend Brabham, Dania United Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: James Adams Commissioners : Jean Cook ' Robert Donly Howard Hirsch YCity Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. City Attorney: Frank Adler City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin s Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Building Official: Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman E f r 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 27, r' 1977. The motion was carried by all. r 2. Citizen's Comments Dr. Schwartz requested that speed bumps be placed in the alley of S W 15th Street to avoid speeding through that area. Mayor Bertino instructed City Manager Lassiter to check into this matter. Mayor Bertino also instructed Building Official Maxwell to check into the motorcycle shop near Dr. Schwartz's driveway to see if repairs are being done on the property. Mayor Bertino read a Proclamation declaring November 4 - 13, 1977 as the time to celebrate the 73rd birthday of the City of Dania. 3 . A request was made to withdraw discussion of removal of fence on North Dixie Highway as this matter is in litigation. 4. Mr. Murray Goodman was present to submit to the City Commission for their approval and ratification the contract of the Federation of Public Employees. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the ratification of the contract with the Federation of Public Employees as presented by Mr. Goodman. The. motion was carried unanimously. Commissioner Donly commended Mr. Goodman on a job well done. 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Ac:ams to table discussion of more stringent controls on flea markets within city limits. Gilda Fisher was scheduled to appear before the Commissioners to offer comments but was not present. The motion z was carried by all. Regular Meeting -1- October 11, 1977 Y. T y� L`) 1p +� 6. Cormnissioner Donly reported to the Commissioners his recommendations for commercial sewer billing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the concept of Commissioner Donly's recommendation, that is, setting the commercial ? cap at 500,000 gallons with a 5016 charge over and above the 500,000 gallon mark per billing period. City Attorney Adler stated that .4 he would prepare an ordinance amending the existing sewer ordinance to he approved at the next regular commission meeting. The motion was carried by all. 7 . Assistant City Manager Marant informed the Commissioners that the resolution approving CETA Title VI has already been agreed upon and has been prepared for their signatures. City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution and a motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the resolution ; approving CETA Title VI. . The motion was carried by all. ]Y Commissioner Donly commented on the job well done by Mr. Marant in acquiring this Grant and also on the jobs being performed by the men that are employed by this Grant. Mayor Bertino agreed. ;s 8. City Attorney Adler read the title of the Resolution authorizing City of Hollywood to apply for and use federal grant funds for infiltration/inflow rehabilitation construction in the City of Dania and agreeing to reimburse the City of Hollywood for our share. Kayor Bertinoinformed the audience that this grant they will apply for will be funded 75% by the Federal Government and 25% by the City of Dania. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt this resolution. The motion was carried by all. Public Hearings 9. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened, asked the petitioner to step forward. Mr. Dixon Thomas of Walden E Walden was present to speak for the petitioner. After Mr. Thomas com- pleted his presentation, members of the audience came forward to oppose the rezoning of this property. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing closed. After passing the gavel, Mayor Bertino made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to deny this request to rezone from RD-6000 to C-2 the property on the NE corner of SW 2nd Avenue and Sheridan Street, Lots 1-5 inclusive, Block 43, North Hollywood Subdivision. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - No Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - No Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 10. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened on the variance request to allow additional parking for the bank facility located at 140 South Federal Highway. Mayor Bertino asked the petitioner to step forward. Mr. Anthony Zollo representing Hollywood Federal was present to speak for the petitioner. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing closed and a motion was then made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the variance request to allow additional parking for the bank facility located at 140 South Federal Highway, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector. 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- October 11, 1977 11. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened on a variance request by Loukas Kouroupis of T b T Grocery to sere beer and wine on premises. Mr. Dixon Thomas of Walden and Walden was present to speak for the petitioner. Reverend Brabham of the H United Methodist Church and Reverend Faircloth of the First Baptist Church of Dania were present to oppose the approval of this request. Mayor Bertino then declared the Public Bearing closed. �r w A motion was then made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly to deny the request to serer beer and wine on the premises located at 6 South Federal Highway. The motion passed on the following roll a call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - No Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 12. Mayor Bertino declared the Pub-ic Hearing opened on a variance request by Mamie E. Gooden to waive platting before a building permit is issued. Ms . Gooden was present to speak to the Commissioners requesting this variance be granted. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing closed and a motion was then made by Commissioner Cook to grant the variance request by Mamie E. Gooden to waive the required platting before a building permit is issued and to allow sideyard setbacks of 5' instead of 7' which are required in an RS-6000 zone, Commissioner Donly seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 13. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance amending Section 3, Article 3, Part 1X of the City Charter. A motion was then made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve on first reading an ordinance amending Section 3, Article 3, Part 1X of the City Charter entitled "Vacating or changing streets or alleys" by including therein an exception to the requirement that a new plat must be submitted and approved by the City Commission. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 14 . City Manager Lassiter opened discussion on amending Ordinance 100 to include Article 6 of Chapter 33 of old zoning ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to authorize City Attorney Adler to draw up an ordinance amending ordinance 100.and present to the Commission for their approval. The motion was carried by all. 15. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to authorize the City Manager to advertise for two (2) police cars, one (1) truck and one (1) ten foot hydraulic lift body. The motion was carried by all. 16 . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to have the City send welcome letters to all new residents and businesses ' that come into the City. The motion was carried by all. 17. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissiore r Hirsch to appoint Building Official Maxwell to the Broward County Technical Advisory Committee on Comprehensive Planning. The motion was carried by all. Regular Meeting -3- October 11, 1977 18. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept City Manager Lassiter's recommendation to appoint Assistant City Manager Marant as Acting City Manager in the absence of Mr. Lassiter from October 12th to November 9, 1977. The motion was carried by all. 19. Commissioner Donly reported to the Commissioners his findings on the Broward League of Cities' Risk Management Program and recommended to the Commission that they approve this item. A motion was then made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the Broward League of Cities ' Risk Management Program not to exceed the sum of $500.00. The motion was carried by all. 20. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve the bills for the month of September. The motion was carried unanimously. Comments Mayor Bertino instructed City Manager and City Attorney Adler to draw up plans for waiving future sewer assessments on the Sessa porperty and bring it back to the Commissioners for approval. The property is located along S E 6th Street. Commissioner Donly reported that he had been appointed to the Council on Continuing and Adult Education by the Governor and requested permission to combine City business with Educational duties in Tallahassee and asked for some financial assistance with expenses . The Commissioners congratulated Commissioner Donly on his recent appointment and agreed to assist him. Commissioner Cook asked City Manager Lassiter to check Mr. Brown's water meter. City Attorney Adler requested permission to attend the Florida League of Cities ' Seminar a day ahead of time for a special meeting. The Commissioners agreed. City Attorney Adler requested permission to draw up an ordinance for Dania Highlands Plat. Commissioner Adams inquired as to the demolition of homes in the City of Dania. Assistant City Manager Marant informed Commissioner Adams that there are people in Dania that wish to have their'property demolished and that it will be taken care of. Mayor - Commissioner City ClerK Audi o�— Regular Meeting -4- October 11, 1977