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Home My WebLink About30688 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 23, 1976 Invocation by Reverend Paul Faircloth of the First Baptist Church of Dania. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call : Present: Mayor: Robert H. Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Frank Adler Robert Donly Acting City Manager:Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Jack Milbery Police Chief: Fred Willis Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman Absent: Commissioner: John Kay Building Official: Tom Littrell (excused) Business : 1. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of 11/9 , the special meetings of 11/10 & 15 . The vote was unanimous. 2 . Citizen Comments Mrs . Andreen of 1347 South Federal Highway complained about water, sewer and garbage fees at vacant business. The Mayor replied that the water and sewer fees were set and could not be changed, but on the garbage she could write a letter to the City Manager's office stating that she would arrange for a private contractor to pick up her garbage. Mr. Leaman of 237 S.E. 4th Street , said he was concerned about the drainage in the Southeast section, especially with the new development going on in that area. The City Manager was asked to check into the reason why this street has no grate. And have the City Engineer check the plans of that street to make sure that the drainage in not occurring in an east to west direction so that it won' t be dumping it into the new areas. Mr. Bill Sinclair complained about early garbage pick-up. The City Manager was asked to check into this matter. Mr. Sparkman spoke to the Commission concerning Mr. Maschella' s property. Mr. Maschella' s property was annexed into the City of Dania and he has been paying taxes, but receiving no services from the City and would like a refund. The City Manager was instructed to look into the matter. 3 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to take care of the two overcharges made to the Danians and Meadowbrook condominiums by deducting the amount from the next bill until it is current and bill the undercharges. The motion passed unanimously. A letter of notification will be sent to the developer. 4. License Application A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve this application,(Pawn Shop) subject to the location. The motion passed unanimously. 3 u. wa;1 5a. Resolutions The City Engineer expanded on his cost estimate for putting fluoridation in the City's water system. The cost for complete installation would be between $6 , 300 and 6,500. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino that we do not put fluoride in the water and to consider this at a later date when the City is financially able. Commissioner Adler seconded. The motion failed on a 3-1 vote , with Vice Mayor Bertino voting yes. Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion that the City provide fluoride pills for the citizens who wanted to participate in this program. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly for the City Manager to spend whatever funds were necessary within the limits of the maximum cost of $7,000. Commissioner Adler to seconded the motion. The motion passed on a 3-1 vote. Vice Mayor Bertino voted no. 5b. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler to adopt a resolution for the maintenance of the area between sidewalk and curb on U.S. 1 from Sheridan Street to Dixie Highway. The motion passed unanimously. 5c. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler to adopt a resolution to enter into an agreement with DOT for the maintenance of the street lights along U. S. 1 from Sheridan Street to Dixie Highway. The motion passed on a 3-1 vote. Vice Mayor Bertino voted no since he had not seen the agreement. 5d. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt resolution on plans submitted to DOT for beautif- ication of swale area on U. S. 1 between Dania Cut-Off Canal to Northwest loth Street. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Bid Receipts A motion was made to close and open the bids for surplus City property, by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino. The motion passed unanimously. One bid was received from Stuarts Garage for a school bus $75 . 00 and one winch $35. 00. Another bid was received from Mr. R. McCauley 923 S.W. 51st Ave. Plantation, for the 1958 Dodge school bus for $100. 00. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly to turn the bids over to the City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Public Hearings - continued from November 9 1976 meetin A letter was read from the attorney representing the owners of these two parcels asked that these two items be continued at the next regular meeting. a ) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance for first reading rezoning from R1-A, R-1, and R-2 to RS 6000 zoning class- ification the A of the NWk of the NE'k of the SEk of Section 3 , Township 51 South Range 42 East and the W31 of Block E, St. James Park Delmar, generally located between S.E. 3rd Avenue on the west, S .E. 7th Street on the north. S.E. loth Street on the south and S. E. 4th Avenue on the east. And an ordinance approving the plat o` same. b) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance for first reading rezoning from R-lA to RS 6000 zoning classification the E?2 of the SA of the SE3* of the NEk of Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East, generally located between S.E. 5th Street on the north, S.E. 7th Street on the south and S.E. 4th Avenue on the east. And an ordinance approving plat of same. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to continue these two items until December 14th. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Marant is to notify Mr. Walden. City Commission -2- November 23, 1976 v 8. Mr. Farina, City Engineer presented a report and cost estimate of relocating water meters and fire hydrants in the right-of-way along U. S. 1. This cost will be $3,187 and needs to be done. There will also be an additional cost of approximately $20 , 000 concerning replacement of water pipes , connectors and valves, etc. The City Engineer was asked to put his report in writing for the City Manager to make a recommendation on this matter. No action was taken. 9a. Bid awards A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Colonial Pontiac in the amount of $4,372. 74 for the Fire Department vehicle. And the five police cars also to Colonial in that they meet all the specifications. The motion passed unanimously. 9b. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and award the bid to Gabriel Communication for communications maintenance for the City for one year at the rate of $323. 65 per month. The motion passed unanimously. 10 . A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to authorize the City Manager to pay the $1, 000 deductible on the false arrest claim against the Police Department by Lauren Smolken. The motion passed unanimously. 11. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the bills as paid for the month of October, 1976. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Marant said he had received correspondence from the Broward League of Cities notifying us of an Ad Hoc meeting on the overall annexation plan which will be held on December 9th at 11: 30 A.M. at the Gaslight Inn. Mr. Volker asked that an elected official be there. DD (\�\ A�, Nta-�e l l�� Mayor-Commissioner City Clerk-Auditor City Commission -3- November 23, 1976 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 23,1976 8 : 00 P.M. Invocation by Reverend Paul Faircloth of the First Baptist Church of Dania. Pledge Roll Call Business 1. Approval of minutes Regular meeting of Nov. 9 ' Special meeting of Nov. 10 Special meeting of Nov. 15 2. Citizens Comments 3. Consideration and possible action as to how refunds and undercharges on condominiums should be implemented. exhibit: breakdown of charges 4. License Application Consideration and possible action on the application of Ray Cross to open a pawn shop on Federal Highway. exhibit: Application ® 5. Resolutions a) Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing expenditures of funds for Water Flouridation. City Engineer to expand on his previous report as to cost. exhibit: Resolution (forthcoming) Appearance: John Farina b) Consideration and possible action to adopt a resolution for the maintenance of the area between sidewalk and curb on U.S. 1 from Sheridan Street to Dixie Highway. exhibit: resolution (forthcoming) O c) Consideration and possible action on a resolution to enter into an agreement with D.O.T. for the maintenance of the Street lights along U.S. 1 from Sheridan St, to Dixie Highway. exhibit: resolution (forthcoming) >. d ) Discussion and possible action to adopt resolution on plans submitted to Department of Transportation for .beautification of swale areas on U.S. H1 between Dania Cut-Off Canal to /V.W. 10th Street. exhibit: Acting City Manager' s Memo 6. Bid Receipts Consideration and possible action on bids received for surplus city property. O 7. Public Hearings - Continued from Nov. 9,1976 meeting a) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance for first reading rezoning from Rl-A, R-1, and R-2 to RS 6000 zoning classification the W� of the NW4 of the NE4 of the SE4 of Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East and the W' of Block E, St. James Park Delmar, generally O located between S.E. 3rd Avenue on the West, S.E. 7th St, on the North, S.E. loth St. on the South and S.E. 4th Avenue on the East. And an ordinance approving plat of same. exhibit: Ordinances r • b) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance for first reading re- zoning from R-lA to RS 6000 zoning classification the E� of the SWk of the SE;; of the NE4 of Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East, generally located between S.E. 5th St. on the North, S.E. 7th St. on the South, and S .E. 4th Avenue on the East. And an ordinance approving plat of same. exhibit: ordinances Discussion of moving utilities in right-of-way along U. S. N1. 9 . Bid Awards a onsi eration and possible action on the recommendation from the City Manager for bid awards on five (5) police vehicles and one (1) Fire Dept. vehicle. exhibit: recommendation b) Consideration and possible action on the recommendation from the City manager for bid award on a one (1) year communication con- tract. exhibit: recommendation 10. City Manager's request for authorization to pay the $1,000 deductable on the false arrest claim against the Police Dept. by Lauren Smolken. exhibit: Deductable request from Ambassador Ins. 11. Approval of bills for the month of October, 1976. R Regular Commission Agenda -2- November 23, 1976