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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30800 - MINUTES - City Commission :A }r MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION ' A MARCH 3, 1975 r' 1. Invocation by City Clerk Wanda Mullikin. 3 2. Pledge of Allegiance. k� 3. Roll Call: x Present: .. ® Mayor: Robert Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Robert Donly John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin a:' ® City Attorney: Jack Milbery j=. Police Chief: Fre&Willis i'• Building Inspector: Thomas Littreli Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman lur i� Absent: Commissioner: Frank Adler 4. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the ^'r approval of the minutes of the meeting of February 24 was unanimously tabled until the next regular meeting as some of the members had just received their copies of the minutes today, ® 5. The Planning and Zoning Board minutes of February 11 were discussed as itemized below: 5. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission unanimously approved to accept tentative plans for a new subdivision to be known as Stirling Commercial Mart. The plat plan, presented by John Farina of 323 South Federal Highway, Dania, Florida, is a 7h acre tract of land lying at the Northwest corner of Stirling Road and Northwest 12th Avenue extended in a northerly direction north of Stirling Road. 6. A Public Hearing was set on the application of John Gtarentzos to ® rezone from B-2 to C-2, Lot 10 and the East } of Lot 9, Block 48, North Hollywood, and permission to sell gasoline at the same location. On a motion made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, Public Hearings will be held on March 17 for the first reading and April 7 for the second reading. The vote was unanimous. 7. No action was taken on the denial-of .the application of Benjamin, Jacobs for a variance permit to sell materials out-of-doors as Mr. Jacobs was not present. 8. Steve Brody passed out architectural renditions of the proposed site development plan of Sage Corporation for' Buildings 6 and 7 of Daniane East. The new plan is a mirror image of the original plan. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously voted to table any action until the next meeting so that surrounding property owners could be notified. 58 9. No action was taken on the application of Howard Hirsch for per- mission to construct an addition to a business store building at 28-48 North Federal Highway, as Mr. Hirsch was not present. City Commission -1- March 3, 1975 0 10. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay, a Public Hearing was set on the application of Hollywood Federal y. Savings and Loan to rezone a piece of property south of the 250' ✓ business zone from R-2 to C-2 so that they can expand their facilities by installing a drive-in. Readings will be set for March 17 and April 7. The vote was unanimous. 6. The second reading of the alley speed limit ordinance was tabled until the next meeting on a motion b Commissioner Donly, seconded b Commissioner s�^+: 8 Y Y Y Kay. The vote was unanimous. u'zz 7. Discussion was held on the purchase of a new fire truck which is specifically -:; designed with multiple story buildings in mind. Only one bid was received from Sutphen in the amount of $176,910. There were questions as to whether the City really needs this type of equipment, if a less costly type of equipment would be adequate, and if the City can afford it. Commissioner Kay stated that there are not very many multiple story buildings in the City of Dania at the present time that would benefit from this piece of equip- ment. Chief Lassiter affirms that the purchase is necessary, and that this ` equipment is definitely useful in fighting fires in shorter buildings. Sut- phen has to have an answer or their contract price will be voided, as there has been much delay in this decision already.. Delivery will not be for approximately two years. Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, that the truck be purchased. Roll call was taken, with Vice Mayor Bertino voting yes reluctantly due to the cost of the equipment, and Commissioner Kay casting the only opposing vote. 8. Pete Prosaic appeared with a proposal for houseboats along the sea watt north of the Ocean Protein Building. The project would involve dredging, and it is the feeling of the Commission to keep the beach as it is. A decision was made to table this item until the next meeting so that Mr. Prosaic can look at the Houston Park area and make a proposal for that. 9. Mr. Hirsch was not in attendance to present, for approval, plans for re- doing his storefront on Federal Highway. 10, No action was taken at this time on Commissioner Donly's statement relative to music in the schools. 11. Regarding legal methods of controlling speed of boats and proper signs, the City Attorney is waiting for word from the State Legislature. This item will be placed on the agenda as soon as word is received. 12. The merits of the Broward League of Cities were discussed in relation to the increase in dues to approximately $700. Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kay, that the City approve the dues increase and } continue its membership. The vote was unanimous. 13. Former City Attorney Clarke Walden has never been officially terminated and would like to take advantage of certain pension and life insurance benefits. Commissioner Kay made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly, that Mr. Walden be terminated as of February 28. The vote was unanimous. 14. Dave KiLborn of Howard Johnson's appeared to discuss the installation of a back-flow preventor and providing auxiliary power. A letter was read from the Board of Rules and Appeals affirming the administration's position. Mr. Kilborn asks that he not be required to install the equipment as he feels that its limited use does not warrant its cost. Building Inspector Littrell says that its installation is required as stated in the South Florida Building Code. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously voted to uphold the administration's position. 15. Bob Eddinger, Executive Director of Broward Association for Retarded Citizens, which operates the Sun Dial Workshop and Training Center, appeared to request financial assistance. It is the feeling of Mayor Duncansor. that ' the responsibility of financial assistance to non-profit organizations rests with the County Commission rather than the cities. It was decided that the funds would be denied. City Commission -2- March 3, 1975 16. Commissioner Donly has drawn up a resolution encouraging local school boards and the State Legislature to provide financial support for the encouragement of music in our schools. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously voted to adopt this Resolution, and send copies to the School Hoard, the State Legislature, and the County Tax Assessor. 17. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously voted to accept the Resolution to adopt an agreement for a modernized railroad crossing at N.W. 10th Spreat, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The City will only h4ve: to pay 10% of the cost, or approximately $4,100, as a result of federal funding. The railroad will maintain it, and the City will pay FEC direct for the maintenance. 18. A Resolution concerning the garbage contract was not acted upon. It was left up to the City Attorney and the City Manager to-work out the details of the contract, said contract already having been confirmed. ® 19. Regarding reconstruction of N.E. 1st Terrace, on a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously voted to table this item until the next meeting due to the absence of Mr. Walden and the engineer. Robert H. Duncanson - Mayor Wanda Mullikin - City Clerk 0 } L Vo i C r City Cosmission -3- March 3, 1975