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REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 1976
Invocation was given by City Clerk Wanda Mullikin,
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Present
Mayor: Robert Duncanson
Vice Mayor: John Bertino
Commissioners: Frank Adler
Robert Donly
John Kay
City Manager: John Kooser
City Attorney: Jack Milbery
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Building Inspector: Thomas Littrell
Absent
Police Chief: Fred Willis
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
1, Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve
the Workshop Meetings of February 12, February 23, and March 8th, and the
Regular Meeting of March 2nd, Motion passed unanimously.
2, Citizens Comments
Mr. Tony tloeping, president of the Royal Palm Garden Apts., asked about control
of pigeons in the City and around his building. He stated they were getting
to be a real. nuisance and asked if there was something that the City could do
about them to make them less plentiful, Mr. Kooser was asked to check with
the City of Hollywood and Hallandale to see how they are handling it.
Mr. Nicholas Polianari, representing the American Legion, asked about the
Citys part in the bicentennial. He suggested putting lights on the flags
flying at City Hall and the Fire Station. City Manager Kooser was asked to
check into this project.
Mr, Clarke Walden reported on "Antique Motif Project". He reported that the
Dania Bank has received more than 80% of the applications and he was working on
the forms for the loans. The bank has already completed the first loan and
the program is on the way.
lir. John hay commented on the article in the Ft, Lauderdale News in reference
to his land development on S.E. 6th Street.
t!r, Kay stated that he was very upset over this article and Mayor Duncanson's
comments. Ile explained his position in this matter. Mr. Kooser presented
the City Attorneys opinion and stated that the matter had been turned over
to the Planning & Zoning Board for clarification.
".cyor Duncanson read a letter from Sheriff Edward Stack commending the
Pc;li.cc Chief and his staff for doing such a fine job,
3, ) Commissioner Adler made a motion to adopt on second reading the ordinance
modifying the City Charter increasing the discretionary limits of the City
"anaper's purchasing ability, seconded by Commissioner Kay. and passed on the
following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adler - yes
Vice Mayor Bertino - no
Commissioner Donly - no
Commissioner Kay - yes
Mayor Duncanson - yes
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Public Bearings
''t' t. The request for a variance if permitted would allow fences 6' in height
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to be constructed along the front lot lines and between the front lot
Lines and front building lines Located at 450 S.E. 7th Street was put
on the agenda in duplicate; action taken under k.C-L.
^' ?, The public hearing for a variance request to allow a screen structure
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addition to be constructed in the required 25' rear setback at 450 SE 7 Street
was continued from the March 2nd meeting. Commissioner Donly made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Adler to grant this variance based on the conditions
n` set forth in the fence variance providing a fence is constructed on three
sides, the condominium association submit in writing that they will agree
that these structures will be maintained and that if at anytime this agree-
"' ment is revoked by the condominium association, the variance will automatically
'¢ be rescinded, notion passed on the following roll call vote:
~' Commissioner Adler - yes
Vice -Mayor Bertino - no
M Commissioner Donly - yes
Commissioner Ray - abstained(due to the fact that he is
one of the partial property owners
of this establishment)
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Mayor Duncanson - yes
4. Advisory Board
There were two appointments to the Unsafe Structures Board; Richard Schubert
'F was appointed plumbing contractor and Pete Signore was appointed general
contractor, City Attorney Milbery is to draw up a resolution to be voted on
at the next meeting.
F. Bids
Conunissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Ray to accept the
recommendation of the City Manager to advertise for bids for the first meeting
in April for the repairs of the Fire Department hoof. Motion passed unanimously.
C1 public Hearing
The public hearing for a variance to allow fences 6' in height to be con-
structed along the front lot Lines and between the front Lot lines and
front building lines located at 450 SE 7th Street(Townhouse East Condominium)
was continued from the meeting of March 2nd,
'-:r. Mark Zenobia representing the condominium association stated that the
fences would be 3 feet from the property line oti East 5th Avenue and the South
property line, and 10 feet from the property line on 7th Street. Be also
stated that all fences would be redwood and that there would be plantings by
each property owner, Mr. Zenobia stated that before the property owner could
obtain a permit, he would have to submit a sketch to the Building Department
showing fence and plantings.
Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant this
variance providing that the fence and Landscaping be maintained and that this
Will be added to their by-laws and that proof of this be supplied to the
Commission in writing from the condominium association. Vice Mayor Bertino
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to ammend the motion to state
chat in the event the condominium association revoked this agreement to
the fences, the variance would automatically be rescinded. Amend-
y rassed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adler - yes
?: Vice Mayor Bertino - yes
Commissioner Donly - yes
Commissioner Ray - abstained(due to the fact that he is
one of the partial property owners
of this establishment)
layor Duncanson - yes
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'Ylic orlp;inal. motion t,s amended passed on the following roll call vole:
Commissioner Adler - yes
Vice Mayor Bertino - yes
Commissioner Donly - yes
Commissioner Kay - abstained(due to the fact that he is
one of the partial property owners
of this establishment)
Mayor Duncanson - yes
C2 Public hearing:
Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to deny
Fields, Pasl:al. & Kessler's request for a revision of the site plan at 1200
Stirling; Road, Building official Littrell pointed out that this item was
on the agenda as a public hearing in error. Therefore, the motion was
withdrion and City Manager Kooser was asked to put this on the agenda for
file 2r il. 6th meeting.
D. In reference to City Manager's request to dispose of certain real property-
the L' 201 of Tract A, Block 7 of Melaleuca Gardens Resubdivision, Mr. Clarke
l•lalden pointed out that when this property was deeded to the City by Mr.
Cool: there was a provision that the property owners along that area would
Lave access to the canal. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded
by Commissioner Donly to have the City Attorney draw up a resolution declaring
this property surplus.
:ir, Francis Straugh pointed out that the property owners in that area believe
that tills will eventually be a public boat ramp for this section and that the
Commission should notify these property owners of the intent of the City to
sell this property. Commissioner Adler then withdrew his motion.
"r, Thomas hart expressed his opinion as to the slim possibility of ever _
constructing a boat ramp on such a small piece of property. Mrs. Clew ex-
pressed concern of parking in the area in the event the boat ramp was constructs'..
Tile Commission instructed City Attorney Milbery to draw up a resolution
declaring this property surplus after checking into the deed restrictions and
the sales promotion used when property was sold. City Attorney Milbery was
instructed to set a public hearing for the earliest date possible.
7. Vice .la;or Bertino made a motion to accept an agreement between the City of
Dania and Broward County Health Department for physical examinations for
pol.icenen and firemen, seconded by Commissioner Donly and passed unanimously.
Building and Zoning:
Attorney Clarice Walden was present as representative for the Florida Land
Development Corporation for an approval of a plat to be known as Florida
Village Heights. Mr. Walden pointed out that this plat had been approved
by the Planning & Zoning Board and asked that the City Commission consider
tl�e ordinance approving this plat on first reading at this meeting. Since
it had not been put on the agenda as first reading of an ordinance, the
Commission could not consider it at this meeting.
Building official Littrell pointed out that there were violations to the
zoning ordiance in this plat that should be corrected. The Commission
instructed Building official Littrell to send Mr. Walden written notification
of these violations as soon as possible. City Attorney Milbery was in-
structed to prepare the ordinance for first reading for the April 6th
ceting and the second reading and public hearing for the April 20th meeting;
Commissioner Adler made a motion to approve the bills as paid for the month
of February, seconded by Commissioner Donly and passed unanimously.
Supplemental A-enda_A-enda _-_Insurance
City Tanager Kooser informed the Commission that a workman's compensation
policy is being considered and financing proposed. They will hold a special
meeting Moday before the workshop meeting to consider some other type of
financing.
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Corru:,:zS:
Mayor Duncanson asked that the overhead projector be used in the future.
Mayor Duncanson reported on his trip to Washington and the status of
=' l'ovenue Sharing. Ile asked that City Attorney Milbery prepare a resolution
�a< to be considered at the April 6th meeting thanking the U.S. Senators and
Congressmen for their great magnitude in giving us our own money back through
Federal Revenue Sharing and that we urge them to support it now to get it
through.
t' Commissioner Kay asked about the credit union. City Manager Kooser explained
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-� that he is currently talking with private credit unions with which we might
.§K be able to establish an association for our employees.
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Commissioner Kay inquired about the status of the front-end Loader. City
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Mana[;y gee Kooser explained that the front-end Loader had been repossessed by
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the lien holder and that the City is waiting fora proposal from E. Clay Shaw,
' representative, of the lien holder on a new purchase agreement.
--�.� Commissioner Kay reported that he heard that an employee in public works had
come to work intoxicated and they let him go on the spot but now he is rehired.
.�H City ?Manager Kooser was asked to check into this.
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City Manager Kooser reported that police officer Steve Zofnas had to resign
due to health reasons and that the City regrets to see him leave.
° Commissioner Adler requested that resolutions be adopted and sent to the
widows of former City Commissioner James McMillan and former Judge Archibald Black.
Commissioner Adler suggested that the City award service pine to the employees
if they completed 3 years or 5 years of service.
Commissioner Adler stated that the City should find a place to dump trash.
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Robert R. Duncanson - Mayor
� "ands lullikin - City Clerk
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MARCH 17 , 1976
8 : 00 P .M.
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
1. Approval of Minutes
Workshop meeting of February 12th.
Workshop meeting of February 23rd .
Regular meeting of March 2nd.
Workshop meeting of March 8th.
2 . Citizens Comments.
3. Old Business
A.A. Ordina e
Final consideration and second reading on an ordinance
modifying Part III, Article 3, Section 4 of the City
Charter increasing the discretionary limits of the City
Manager's purchasing ability.
® B. Public Hearings
1. Request for a variance if permitted would allow fences
6 ' in height to be constructed along the front lot lines
and between the front lot lines and front building lines.
Address : 450 SE 7th Street .
2 . Request for a variance if permitted would allow a screen
® structure addition to be constructed in the required
25 ' rear setback. Address : 450 SE 7th Street, Apt. 238 .
4. New Business
A. Advisory Board
Consideration of appointments to the following Boards :
® 1. Unsafe Structures Board (4 appointments)
2. Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals (1 appointment)
3. Dania Architectural Review Commission (1 appointment)
EXHIBIT: City Manager' s Memo #203
Building Department' s Memo #B-31-76
Letter from City Attorney.
B. Bids
Consideration of a request to advertise for bids for repairs
to the Fire Department roof.
EXHIBIT: Proposed specifications.
® C1 Public Hearing for PZ-5-76 - Property the subject of the
hearing is the NE'k of the NE34 of the SE;4, Section 3, Township
51 South, Range 42 East, also known as 450 SE 7th Street .
The nature of the hearing is to consider a petition for
variance to Section 32-149(b) of the Dania Zoning Code.
Said variance, if permitted, would allow fences six (6) foot
0 in height to be constructed along the front lot lines and
between the front lot lines and front building lines. Present
to represent this variance request will be Mr. Mark Zenobia.
The Planning and Zoning Board at their meeting of March
9th approved-subject to 3' from property line and plantings
every 75 ' .
C2 Public Hearing Fields , Paskal 6 Kessler - request for site
plan rev sion for 1200 Stirling Road.
The Planning and Zoning Board at their meeting of March
9th approved site plan revision for paving with the
exception of third building.
EXHIBIT: Planning and Zoning Board' s minutes of March
9th Building Official's Memo (forthcoming)
It . D. Real Property Disposal
momConsideration of a request to dispose of certain real
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property-the E 20 ' of Tract A of Block 7 of Melaleuca
Gardens Resubdivision.
EXHIBIT: City Manager' s Memo #195
Letter from City Attorney dated January 16, 1976.
Letter from Thomas W. Hart dated December 31 , 1976 .
Appraisal from Luther Sparkman (all previously
distributed )
E. Agreements
Consideration of a proposed agreement between the City of
Dania and Broward County Health Department for physical
examinations for City employees.
EXHIBIT: Personnel' s memo dated March 9 , 1976 .
Letter from Health Department dated February 26 , 1976
Copy of the proposed agreement.
F. Building andn Zoning
Consideratio of a request by Mr. Clarke Walden representing
Florida Land Development Corporation for an approval of a
plat to be known as 'Florida Village Heights.
EXHIBIT: Letter from Mr. Walden dated March 10, 1976
City Manager's Memo (forthcoming)
G. Bills for February
ADDENDUM
INSURANCE
Consideration of workman's compensation policy and financing
proposal.
EXHIBIT: City Manager's Memo #216
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