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Home My WebLink About30615 - MINUTES - City Commission Pi MINUTES REGULAR MEETING ' DANIA CITY COMMISSION n SEPTEMBER 27, 1977 ..Y.ru 1 r f�r i-r•' Invocation by Reverend John Brabham of United Methodist Church Pledge of Allegiance ;# Roll Call ' ;a5 '•`M??; Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: James Adams ' ==` Commissioners: Jean Cook nr; Robert Donly m- Howard Hirsch ' City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. °l City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Frank Adler tf: Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Building Official: Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman .sbuv 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner ' �. Donly to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 12th, --, Special Meeting of September 16th and the Workshop Meetings of 3 September 16th and 19th. The motion passed unanimously. ti 2. Citizen's Comments Mr. Bob Cowart spoke to the Commissioners regarding the refinancing of the Sewer System in the City of Dania. Mayor Bertino explained to Mr. Cowart how the present rates were arrived at and Commissioner Hirsch informed Mr. Cowart that he and the City Manager were in the process of looking into the refinancing of the City Sewer Bonds. Mr. Mike Bergio spoke to the Commissioners regarding water drainage at the corner of 4th Street and 3rd Avenue. Mayor Bertino informed Mr. Bergio that the City Commission would consider doing something about the drainage problem in that area if it was possible to do so without an enormous cost to the City. Ms . Gloria Daly was present to speak to the Commissioners regarding the problem of the children crossing from Olsen Middle School. Mayor Bertino informed Ms . Daly that the Commissioners have taken this into consideration and something will be done to insure the safety of the children. Mr. Ken Hall asked the City Commissioners for a Federal Form EE04 so that the Black Coalition could insure proper representation of minorities in the City of Dania. Mr. Hall also stated that the organization that he represents would like to give the City of Dania the opportunity to redistrict in order to give the minorities proper representation. Mayor Bertino read a letter from Mrs. Nelson expressing appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments for a job well done in handling t""ire at her home. Regular Meeting -1- September 27, 1977 r ' M � hlr. Cary Winningham opened discussion on the awarding of the +r' bids for the modification of the fishing. g pier, ('onlissioner Donl CO accept the City made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Adams negotiations withy Engineers recommendation to enter into rF+:: Crockett and Bradley fulfilling the aspects of the bid that cannot be done within the limitations of the budget and b Partial y the people hired on grants . x , 1'he motion passed on the following roll call vote: z Commissioner Adams Commissioner Cook - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - No Commissioner Donly- Yes Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes ZZZ - Mr. Clarke Walden representing Mr,Sanitation regarding the k' contract appeared before present Tom Sette of West Shore tuation with the garbage After discussion a ' s motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded b y Commissioner Adams to enter into the as written with contract $1.1 p0 West Shore Sanitation at the figure , 0.00 per month. 9 of ^" Commissioner Donly withdrew his first motion and restated +?s his motion to enter into the contract as written with Shore Sanitation at the figure of $11,250,00 per month West effective August 1, 1977, The motion vote: passed on the following Commissioner Cook - Yes Commissioner Donly _ yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Adams _ yes Mayor Bertino - Yes A Special Meeting is called for October 3rd at 8: 00 to discuss and negotiate this contract, 5• City Attorney Adler informed Mr. Walden as to the standing of the removal of the fence enroaching on a Public Highway on No. Federal Highway. City Attorney Adler stated he hat been trying to have this than to file suit. fence removed voluntarily by the owner rather If time he will be forced this fence is not removed within a short into litigation, City Attorney Adler is ready to file suit. has done all that is possible to avoid litigation but at this time 0 • Mr. John Osborne representing Hills Brothers was present to request re2'ef for a epecaal exception use for entertainment. A motion was made by Commi Hirsch to allow Hi ssioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner lls Bros, d/b/a Shell City Liquors to follow regular proceedings for special exceptions and agree that they will go along with the stipulations of the City Commissioners. The motion was carried unanimously, 7• A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt a Resolution between the City of Dania and Howard Johnson 's regarding contingencies on special exception use. The motion was carried by all. 11• tity Attorney Adler reported to the Commission the requirements to conduct an auto auction at the Highway '11cussi.on the Drive in. After to work City Commissioners instructed City Manager Lassiter out the details and return with his recommendations , °egular Meeting -2- September 27, 1977 5x�;r s 9. Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to defer discussion of Risk Management Program until a later date . The motion was carried unanimously. 10. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened on approval of an ordinance approving the Plat of Sea Aire #3, City Attorney Adler read the title of the Ordinance. The Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was then made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to approve on Second Reading the Ordinance approving the Plat of Sea Aire #3, a subdivision of the Eas: S/8 of the NW',, of the SW'4 of Section 26, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, less the East 323.76 feet and the South 30 feet thereof. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 11. Mayor Bertino declared the Publs Hearing opened on Second Reading of the Ordinance approving the annual Water Fund Budget. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance, the Mayor then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt on Second Reading the Ordinance approving the annual hater Budget for Fiscal Year 1977/78. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 12 . Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened on the approval of the annual Sewer Fund Budget. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance and I•'ayor Bertino then declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt on Second Reading the Ordinance approving the Annual Sewer Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 1977/78. 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 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to declare as an Emergency Item the Public Hearing on the lst and 2nd Readings an ordinance transferring line items in 1976-77 Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. The motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing opened and City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance, Mayor Bertino declared the Public Hearing closed and a motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cock to adopt on First Reading the Ordinance approving the transfer of line items in the 1976/77 Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Conunissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes The reason for declaring this item an emergency was because the chanoes -involved affected budget year 1976/77 which ends on September 30, 1977. Regular Meeting -3- September 27, 1977 >s - _� Now NNINOMM A motion was then made by Commissioner 1,on.ly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt on Second Reading the Ordinance approving the transfer of line items in the 1976/77 Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. 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 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the pending Resolution applying for the assistance on the Government Comprehensive Planning Act Assistance Fund Program. The motion was carried unanimously. ADDENDUM is. The Commissioners discussed the proposed changes by Commissioner Cook on Ordinance #100 and referred it back to the Planning & Zoning Board for their recommendations . 16. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to declare as an Emergency Item a request for a special exception use of property located at 1625 North Federal Highway. The motion was carried unanimously. The reason for declaring this as an emergency item is because Mr. Latchman, owner of the property, was issued a permit to build a car rental facility and then found this property was not zoned for this facility. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant this special exception request to Mr. Latchman and waive the advertisement, appearance before the Planning and Zoning Board and the two public hearings. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams - Yes Commissioner Hirsch - Yes Commissioner Cook - Yes Mayor Bertino - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 17. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the resolution and authorize for the signing of the contract for the tutoring program grant. The motion was carried by all. The item was declared an emergency because this contract had to be submitted by September 26, 1977. 28. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to declare as an emergency item the ratification of the fire contract. The motion carried unanimously. The reason for declaring this item as an emergency was because this had to be signed by October 1, 1977. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ratification of the fire contract. 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 -4- September 27, 1977 » Comma Commissioner Donly requested that the agenda have adefinite ® aw2zG± for any a6edcaand also that in the &me f all agenda items be distributed 5 the Commissioners at one / time. Mawr eRlm read a letter from the Dana w;»6al Society / equating to use a small portion of the new library for «s- / wayim historical artifacts . \ Meeting adjourned. \ & d \ - 9e - commissioner . » \ � / s f / f / » city e - Auditor \ Regular Meeting September 27, 192