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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-20 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MI NUT ES =. ® REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION i JANUARY 20, 1975 p 5 I . Invocation by Reverend James O'Neill of the First Baptist Church of Dania. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. l tu; 3. Roll Cal Present: Mayor:Y Robert H. Duncanson I' Vice Mayor: John Bertino ® Commissioners: Frank Adler 9 n [g) Robert Donly dyk; John Kay I ,us City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton 'tY City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Jack Mi Iber r' ® Police Chief Re y p. : Rudy Riga (Chief Willis Sick) ` Building inspector: Hubert Walker ' Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman n. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the minutes of the meeting of January 6th were unanimously approved as amended. 5. Report was made by Luther Sparkman of the actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Board at their meetings of December 12th, January 7th and I4th. 4 The applicant fora repair shop requested a public hearing from the dental of the Board. A public hearing was set for February 17th at 8: 15 P.M. or after, by a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler. ' O The vote was unanimous. The Commission discussed the status of Lewis Boat Sales business and their request for a variance. There are questions as to whether a variance would be proper or should they be considered in a different manner since the business had been there for several years. The matter was referred to the • City Attorney for his recommendation as to what action would be proper. Incidental to this matter, Commissioner Kay requested that Frank's Pizza Place be demolished as Commission intended, should Frank not have repaired said building within the six months grace period that had been given him. A report is to be made on this matter by the City Manager and City Attorney • at the next meeting. 6. Attorney A.J . Ryan appeared before the Commission and asked that the Public Hearing on the petition of Grand Prix of Florida, Inc. be continued until the February 3rd meeting. The City Attorney advised that this would be proper if continued at a time certain. Commissioner Kay made a motion, • seconded by Commissioner Donly that this be continued at the February 3rd meeting at 8:00 or thereafter. The vote was unanimous. 6a. The City Manager asked that the bids for the fire truck be placed on the agenda as an emergency item, since it had been advertised for this date. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay to • place this on the agenda. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler that bids be opened and referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. A letter was received from Ward LaFrance that they were not able to bid at this time but requested to be kept on the bid list for the future. A bid was received from Sutphen in the amount of $176,910. The vote was unanimous. O 7. Bids were received on the construction of two new tennis courts at Northwest Park, they were: LoMac Paving one bid for both courts and resurfacing- SJO,000; Everglades-$ 12,529; Hardrives-$12,975; Carver-$13, 182.30; Triple-R-$18, 125; Apelquist-$14,917. 13; Broward Construction $13,990. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay to O open the bids and turn them over to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. The vote was unanimous. Cif,/ Commission -I- January 20, 1975 8. Bids were received for resurfacing of four tennis courts, one basketball court and one paddleball court. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the bids were opened and turned over to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Bids were received ?' from LoMac Paving one bid for both construction of tennis courts and A =' resurfacing-$30,000; Everglades-$12,850; Hardrives-$11, 136; Carver-$14,221 .03 PL^hJ9A. Triple-R-$19,250; Apelquist-$17,083.82; Broward Construction $13,654. q}: y ® 9. The City Manager reported to the Commission on the steps taken to improve water service in the Southeast section generally between 3rd Street and 3rd Place at 5th Avenue. He also gave them a report of the cost for a partial improvement, but suggested that this improvement be delayed until such time as the 12' main is extended south on East 5th Avenue to Sheridan ® Street. His recommendation was based on a consensus of opinion of City Engineer John Farina, Charles McNally and Gus Brice, Public Works Director. 'r The Commission accepted the report and the City Manager will keep an eye on this problem area. T I' " 10. The City Attorney stated that the ordinances on nepotism will be delivered ® to the Commission for their study prior to the next regular meeting. II . The City Attorney stated he is still in the process of preparing theordinances on conflict of interest and they will be presented to the Commission for their study prior to the next meeting. -' O 12. The City Attorney discussed with the Commission the many technical aspects of condemning and the demolition of structures under the Unsafe Building Section 202 of the South Florida Building Code. After Attorney Milbery had clarified the procedures and problems involved, the Commission on a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler, instructed the Building Official to secure the necessary photographs and technical O information and to report back to the Commission according to the requirements of the South Florida Building Code and actions that they must take to accomplish demolition. The vote was unanimous. 13. The Mayor gave the Commission the list of names on the Citizen's Committees. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler O to accept the appointments. The vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to amend the motion to adopt the resolution which provides for the appointment of the standing Committees of the City. The motion passed unanimously. The Committees and their members are shown on an attached sheet. O 14. The Mayor presented for the Commission's approval the members for the Dania Coalition Committee, which is to work with the Broward County Citizen's Coalition Committee as required by the guidelines of the Federal Block Grant Program. This list is also attached to these minutes. The City Manager under the same program is to work with the County Council to bring to their attention the opinions of the Dania Commission as to the O need of the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the members of the Coalition Committee. The vote was unanimous. 15. A letter of resignation to the Planning and Zoning Board by Chester Byrd was acknowledged by the Commission. , Mayor Duncanson recommended Milton Jones, Jr. O as the replacement to the Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the replacement. The vote was unanimous. 16. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler to approve the request by Mr. McCutcheon to use a trailer at 350 Southwest 4th Court to operate his business from for a period of time not to exceed eight months O Passed unanimously. City Commission _2_ January 20, 1975 ,. . 17. City Manager was authorized to make available a maximum of $500 as the City's share for hiring an actuary to study the City's pension plan and make recommendations. The work cost is to be shared with the Fire Fighter's ® and Police Benevolent Associations, on a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino. The Commission unanimously approved this , r with the condition that the City Manager participate in the study. urt. III. The City Manager presented to the Commission the job description of the Assistant City Manager's position in the City of Dania. Mayor Duncanson stated that in his opinion the staff or ® ganization was the responsibility of the City Manager and that this reorganization should be done only a according to the recommendation of the 'City Manager who understands the desire of the Commission as well as the needs of the City. Commissioner Adler made several comments on the question and emphasized the Manager's reponsibility and the need to give the Manager the right to select his staff. Commissioner Donly made a clear point that his concern was to the best interest of the City and that If a savings could be effected, ,. that it should be done. Commissioner Donly made a 'motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino that the position of Assistant City Manager be abolished. A roll call vote was taken. Commissioners Adler and Kay and Mayor Duncanson voted no. Vice Mayor Bertino and Commissioner Dl§ i failed. onY voted yes. The motion 19. The City Attorney presented Resolutions 72, 73 and 75 which were reaffirmed by the Commission on a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay. The vote was unanimous. e 20. Ordinance 54 was introduced as an emergency ordinance and the emergency was declared to be that "sick and dead trees contaminate healthy trees". The amendment in ordinance 54 is to require the removal of infected and/or dead trees. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the ordinance was passed unanimously on first reading by a roll call vote. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by ® Commissioner Kay, the ordinance was passed unanimously on second reading by a roll call vote. 21 . Mayor Duncanson reported on the failure of the security control to the South Florida Hospital for mental patients. This Item will appear on the February 3rd agenda for formal action by this Commission. A 22. Mayor Duncanson then asked about ramps for the handicapped who must use wheelchairs. The City Manager reported that he had instructed Gus Brice to have ramps installed. 27. Vice Mayor Bertino asked the City Manager to check on the shopping i center at Southeast 8th Street on several questions he had. The Manager will give him a report on this matter. 24. COmrnissionerAdler suggested that a proper plaque be secured to be placed at Mullikin Park in honor of the person it was named after. :S I � -Robert H. Duncanson-Mayor \ 4lan ac�i1uI Ijkin—City Clerk .y r City Commission -3- January 20, 1975 t. N 41 CITY OF DANIA CITIZENS' COMMITTEES POLICE : FIRE Chairman Mayor Duncanson Dr. James Doe 241 Southeast 4th Terrace 920-8450 Robert McCoy 620 Northwest 1st Street 929-7444 Ed Fogarty 1421 Northwest 8th Street 929-1185 u" Charles DeMuzzio 30 Southwest 7th Street 922-6461 Lindsley Glow (Mrs. ) 529 Northwest 7th Street 925-6350 ` FINANCE Chairman Commissioner Adler <1' Robert Kaplan 224 Southwest 13th Street 920-1949 Rodney Collins 22 Southwest 5th Avenue 922-3981 Murray Goodman 415 South Federal Highway 920-2727 Tom Ilowiecki 1433 Northwest 8th Street 922-3972 f Gilda Fisher (Mrs. ) 450 Southeast 7th Street(Apt.281)925-0767 ar STREETS & SANITATION Chairman Commissioner Kay Morris A. Schockett 604 Northeast 2nd Street 920-6962 Sam Bethel 5 Northwest 5th Avenue 5 John Aery 225 Southeast 5th Street 927-7550 Bill Oatrnan 118 Phippen Rd. ? Carole Leskin (Mrs. ) 105 Northeast Ist Ct. 920-9877 RECREATION Chairman Vice Mayor Bertino Bobby J . Sirrs 310 Southeast 3rd Terrace 929-5749 Rose Middleton 709 Southwest 4th Street 923-6531 Jim Grace 110 Northwest 8th Avenue 925-0209 Chiara Pagliarulo (Mrs. ) 210 Southeast 3rd Place 927-5428 W. Tom Ludwig 710 Northwest 8th Avenue 929-1640 UTILITIES Chairman Mayor Duncanson Don Fowler 238 Southeast 3rd Street 925-6911 David Nuby 738 Southwest 4th Terrace 929-6227 James Adams 215 Southwest 8th Street 922-6675 William Davison, Jr. 801 Northwest 7th Avenue 922-4259 Fay Schuler 238 Southwest 7th Street 927-2477 COMMUNITY RELATIONS Chairman Commissioner Donly Tom Sette 210 Southeast 3rd Terrace 923-6811 Veta Mae Peterman (Mrs. ) 608 West Beach Boulevard 929-5677 Linda Holley (Ms. ) 410 Northwest 3rd Terrace 922-8749 Joe Smith 213 Northwest 8th Avenue 920-8840 Robert Oliver (Police Ofc. ) Dania Police Department Charles Perrone " " " it " William Rhodes 34 Southeast Ilth Street 9237404 Eleanor Tubbs 311 Northeast 2nd Court 922-8120 Irma Johnson 718 Northwest 12th Avenue 921-4563 r r, "77" Run ELM CITY OF DANIA CITIZEN COMMITTEE DANIA CITIZENS COALITION COMMITTEE Sarah Spates (Mrs. ) 210 Northwest 9th Avenue 923-7849 David Howard 334 Southeast 3rd Street 923-9631 Murray Goodman 415 South Federal Highway 920-2727 Robert Kaplan 224 Southwest 13th Street 920-1949 Nickolas Pallonari 228 Southwest 3rd Place 922-3076 �N