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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30803 - MINUTES - City Commission e MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1975 I . Invocation by Reverend H. Morris Shields of the Dania United Methodist Church. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert H. Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners,: Frank Adler Robert Donly John Kay City Manager: Woodward M.- Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Jack Milbery Police Chief: Fred Willis Building Inspector: Hubert Walker Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 4. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly the minutes from the regular meeting of January 20th and the special meetings of January 22nd and 27th were approved unanimously. 5. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the Commission unanimously approved the bills as paid for the month of January. G. Luther Sparkman reported to the Commission that the Zoning Board was continuing workshop studies of areas of the City for rezoning purposes and that same would be reported to the Commission. 7. The Public Hearing was called for the Grand Prix application at which time A.J . Ryan appeared for the petitioner and asked the Commission to permit them to withdraw the application without prejudice. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler the withdrawal was permitted as requested. The vote was unanimous. S. Public Hearing was called at 8: 15 P.M. for input from the public and the applicant, Gold Coast Cable TV as to the needs of the residents of the City and for the presentation by Gold Coast of their ability and financial capability to provide this service. After questions and discussion by the Commission,on a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commission Kay, the Ordinance approving their petition to service Dania was approved unanimously. Second reading of the ordinance will be held February 24th. i 9. Mayor Duncanson read into the record the Proclamation for the City of Dania designating the week of February IOth, 1975, as Broward County Special Olympics Week. ' 10. Representatives from the Dania Optimist Club appeared before the Commission to discuss their needs to improve the baseball and softball program which they sponsor for the City. Mr. Burrell spoke for the) Optimist and requested that the City make available to them up to $1 ,000 to assist in the baseball-softball program. Mayor Duncanson stated for the record that his wife would be coaching one of the girl 's softball teams in order that it would bee matter of public information that she would be involved, however, he pointed out thot his position in supporting the Optimist's request was bc,ojuse of his knowledge of their present efforts and contributions to thu improvement of the Recreation Programs in Dania. Commissioner Adler made ,, motion, seconded by Commissioner Kay, that the City Manager determine if this money is available and that he be authorized to make these expend- itures up to $ 1 ,000. The vote was unanimous. II . D,,vc Kilborn of Howard Johnson had requested to appear before the Commission to appeal the administrative decision of the City Manager, that Mr. 'Kilborn City Commission -I- February 3, 1975 install a backf low preventer and that he cooperate in providing auxiliary power for the fire pump and elevators. No one appeared for Howard Johnsons and the Commission stated that the Manager has the authority to handle this matter as he sees fit. 12. Joseph Fields appeared before the Commission to present the request for modification of a use according to the site plan as originally presented within the industrial development on Stirling Road. He requested permission to have a small restaurant to seat approximately eleven people. The use is permitted under pyramid zoning, but had not been provided for in the original site plan. Mayor Duncanson explained the site plan function in maintaining uniformity of development. Vice Mayor Bertino objected to procedure beino used and Mayor Duncanson again explained the use 1.s permitted, it is only a modification in the site plan without any outward change in the building ® alignment and so forth. The petitioner agreed to comply with all requirements for fire, health and safety. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the request was approved on a 4-1 vote. Vice Mayor Bertino voted no. 13. The implementation of the beach charges was discussed at some length with ® a report of the vandalism and destruction of the collection booth. The intent of the Commission on bicycles and individuals was explained by Mayor Duncanson, this intent is that bicycle clubs may ride through without paying charges, however, individuals on bicycles or walking will pay to use the beach facilities. Mr. Paul Wentlandt from the audience requested the Commission to study the possibility of permitting retired people living outside the City to pay an equitable yearly charge for a permit. The Mayor suggested that the City Manager bring a recommendation back to the next meeting to handle this as he has recommended on providing for a yearly fee for those people who have permanent pier passes. 14. Mayor Duncanson suggested that the matter of resurfacing and rebuilding the tennis courts be postponed until the meeting of February 24th. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission voted unanimously to continue this until the 24th. 15. Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kay that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a proper plaque for Mullikin Park A to commemorate the young pilot Sidney Redd Mullikin, Jr. that the park was named after. The motion passed unanimously. 16. The City Manager requested the Commission to declare surplus to the needs of the City and to authorize him to sell to the highest bidder, one 1969 Ford F-600 truck. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by • Commissioner Kay, to approved this request. The vote was unanimous. 17. The City Attorney presented a resolution requesting better secu-ity at the South Florida State Hospital . Mayor Duncanson spoke to the matter based on a recent meeting held in Pembroke Pines, composed of Mayors of several cities of South Broward. Vice Mayor Bertino question the jurisdiction of the City to vote on such a matter. After more discussion Commissioner Adler made a motion that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Commissioner Kay and passed with a 4-1 vote, Vice Mayor Bertino voting no. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to the League of Cities, the Broward Delegation and the Govenor. 18. The City Attorney reported on his study of the Lewis Boat Sales problem. Mr. Lewis is to meet with the City Attorney to provide proof that this business has been in existence since before the zoning ordinance of 1955. If this were true the City Attorney reported, the business would be grandfathered, otherwise no. A further report will be given to the Commission at the next meeting. City Commission -2- February 3, 1975 ® M 19. The City Manager reported that Frank Pal lavicini had taken out a permit to abolish the building on north Federal Highway, known as Frank's Pizza Place. Mr. Pallavicini was present and came before the Commission to discuss the permit. He was asked by the Mayor if he intended to take the building down within ninety days as required by the permit. Frank stated that he would take it down when he was ready: He became a little excited and the Mayor asked him to conduct himself in a more calm manner, otherwise he would be asked to leave. Frank apologized and then said he would wait until the new building official has taken a look at the building. The problem was made clear by the entire Commission and that is "that they expect Frank's cooperation and no delaying tactics". 20. The City Attorney presented a resolution directed to the County Commission which requests that the County provide the labor and equipment to install the lights, fixtures, poles and reshape the field at Westside Park. The resolution states that the City will reimburse the County for their costs. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission unanimously approved the resolution. 21 . The ordinance on nepotism was presented to the Commission for their study, to be discussed at the workshop meeting of February 12th. ® 22. Commissioner Adler presented the ordinance on Conflict of Interest to the Commission for their study and to be discussed at the workshop meeting of February 12th. 23. The City Manager requested the City Commission to authorize the City Attorney ® to draw an ordinance limiting the speed in alleys to 15 miles an hour. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay that the ordinance be drawn and presented at the meeting of February 24th. 24. The City Manager presented the results of the background check on Thomas Littrell , who was being considered for building official . On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the Commission unanimously appointed Mr. Littrell to the position of Building Official, at a salary of $16,000 annually. 25. Presidents' Day (George Washington's birthday) will be observed on February 17th. Due to this observance the Commission meeting for the 17th will be postponed A until February 24th. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to change the meeting date to the 24th. 26. The City Attorney presented a resolution to adopt the garbage contract agreement as amended and to provide, by resolution that the $40,000 for O the purchase of the City equipment may be paid as follows: $20,000 cash; $20,000 at 10% interest to be paid in six equal installments. Contract to be effective March Ist. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved the resolution. 27. The City Manager presented a resolution addressed to Hollywood for an ® EPA grant as an emergency item. Commissioner Donly made a motion that this be considered an emergency and placed on the agenda, this was seconded by Commissioner Kay and carried unanimously. A resolution was presented and read by Mayor Duncanson. Commissioner Donly made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Kay and passed unanimously. 28. Mayor Duncanson stated that in light of the developments of the past week in regard to the actions of the director of recreation, that the matter of a State audit of the City be considered an emergency and placed on the agenda. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly and passed unanimously to place this on the agenda as an emergency item. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded A by Commissioner Kay that the City ask the State to do an investigative audit of the City. The motion passed unanimously. City Commission -3- February 3, 1975 t? , a The City Manager requested that the Commission ask the State Attorney to do an independent investigation of the Irregularities in payroll in the Recreation Department. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino and passed unanimously that this investigation be done. 29. Vice Mayor Be rtino brought up the question of requesting bids on the City insurance. After some discussion, the Commission asked the Manager to contact Walker Insurance for an extension on our present policy until this matter can be acted upon. 30. The City Manager was asked to look into the feasibility of scheduling the playoff tournament of the girl 's softball team on February 15th at Westside Park, This will be looked into by the Manager. Robert H. Duncanson-Mayor Wanda Mullikin-City Clerk • • O O City Commission -4- February 3, 1975