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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30801 - MINUTES - City CommissionEll, F41 iJUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 1975 I . Invocation was given by Mayor Duncanson. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert H. Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioner: Frank Adler Robert Donly John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Jack Milbery Police Chief: Representative Sgt. Housknecht Building Inspector: Tom Llttrell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, to approve the minutes as corrected of the regular meeting of February 3rd. and the special meeting of February 12th. The vote was unanimous. 5. Mr. Hirsch was not prepared to present his plans. He is to appear before the Commission at their regular meeting of March 3rd. 6. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the ® Commission adopted a resolution on the request of Mr. Walden to approve the making of Northeast Ist Terrace, one way west from Fronton Boulevard to Northeast 2nd Court. The voted was unanimous. 7. Mr. John F. Kai [on of 1824 Johnson Street explained to the Commissioners that P.O.D. referred to an organization known as People of Distinction. ® He was directed to meet withthe City Manager to discuss volunteer projects to better the City. 8. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission passed on second reading the ordinance for the Gold Coast Cable TV contract. The motion passed unanimously. ® 9. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission passed on first reading the ordinance to limit the speed in alleys to 15 mph. The motion passed unanimously. 10. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission approved the City Manager's recommendation on bids received for building two new tennis courts at Northwest Park and resurfacing courts at Frost and Mullikin Parks. The bid was recommended to be awarded to Everglades for new construction in the amount of $12,529 and to Hardrives for resurfacing in the amount of $ 11 , 136. The vote was unanimous. ,e II . The City Manager presented to the Commission proposals for tree removal , especially those palm trees that have died from the blight. The lowest quotation was $20 per tree by Superior Tree Service. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved this proposal of Superior. 12. The City Manager reported per the Commission's request, on an equitable charge For retired citizens 62 and over who are non-residents of the City. Based on the average per person charge for the maintenance of the beach, the Manager recommended that a $15 charge would be equitable. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler to approve the recommendation. The vote was unanimous. 1_ 13. The problem of Margaret Wilson's, to enclose some trees along the edge of an unused, undeveloped right-of-way adjacent to the railroad was not acted upon. The ' inager will work with Mrs. Wilson on her problem. 14. ;4ayor Duncanson read a proclamation relative to Music in Our School Week for the week of March 9th. Commissioner Donly asked that the true concept of the music programs and the effectiveness of the school programs be looked it. The Commission will consider a positive approach to the need for music, a-t the meeting of March 3rd. 4-; 15. Thc problem of collecting past due assessments was brought to the attention of the Commission. The Manager pointed out that he had requested the Commission -o instruct the former City Attorney to collect these liens by foreclosure. x. As of this date there had been no action at all . City Attorney Milberg stated that he would work consistently withihe Manager to see that these are collected and if foreclosure is necessary we will take those steps. ;1 16. The problem of speeding boats and incidental damages from said speeding to adjacent property was elaborated upon by Mayor Duncanson. Attorney Milbery suggested that this be referred to him for research and a report to the Commission at the March 3rd meeting. The Commissioner's agreed• 17. Speed sign controls for the Dania Cut Off Canal was continued until after the City Attorney has made his study. 18. City Manager notified the Commission of the recent appointment of Mayor Duncanson to the Committee for Public Safety of the National League of Cities. The Manager recommended that due to this important need, that the Mayor be authorized to attend the meeting in Washington on March 5th. The Commission through their discussion endorsed the importance of this Committee on a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler, unanimously authorized the Mayor to attend this meeting. 19. Mayor Duncanson reported to the Commission that he had met with the Rotary Club at noon and that he was pleased that the Rotary Club was donating an electric score board to the City for use at Frost Park. The cost of the score board is in excess of $2,000. k Mayor Duncanson also pointed out that Murray Goodman was donating goal posts to the City for use in Frost Park. 20. The Mayor also announced that there would be a meeting of the South Florida Flood Control Staff at the Dania City Hall on March 6th at 10:00 A.M. This hearing will be to discuss the deepening and cleaning of the Dania Cut Off Canal from Port Laudania east. Nothing further to come before the Commission the meeting adjourned. Robert H. Duncanson-Mayor �— anca MUIIiTin-city ClerKl— 4 i ti City Commission -2- February 24, 1975