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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-06 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES ® REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1975 I . Invocation by James Stephens, Dania Social Service Director. Z. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino ® Commissioners: Frank Adler Robert Donly 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 Absent: Commissioner: John Kay (excused-sick) 4. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler the minutes of the meeting of December 16th and 17th were approved with one minor addition to the 17th's minutes. The vote was unanimous; 5. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the billsas paid for the month of December were unanimously approved. 6. Kay Bracken appeared before the Commission to be honored for her service ® to the Community Service Board of Broward County as a representative for the City of Dania. Mayor Duncanson made the presentation and thanked her for her service. Miss Bracken accepted the citation with proper thanks. 7. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the bid for five police cars was awarded to Kelley Chevrolet as the lowest and L• best bid in the amount of $19,363.88. The vote was unanimous. S. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the Commission unanimously awarded the bid for Public Works Employee's uniforms to Coverall Services as the lowest and best bid. ® 9. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission unanimously awarded the bid for light fixtures and bulbs for Westside Park baseball field to Koehler Electric as the lowest and best bid in the amount of $1,990.85. 10. Clarke Walden, member of the Board of Directors of the South Broward Hospital District appeared before the Commission to discuss a cooperative agree- ment for more efficient rescue service between the City, the Hospital and the public. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino that the resolution be adopted and the agreement signed. The vote was unanimous. ® 11 . On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, Florida Gold Coast Cable TV was authorized to appear before the Commission on February 3rd at 8: 15 for a Public Hearing. The vote was unanimous. 17. tlayor Duncanson discussed the need for a City nepotism regulation and pointed out why it was needed and how to provide for flexibility so as not to penalize people who wanted to work for the City. The City Attorney stated he would prepare an ordinance to accomplish this purpose for the consideration of the Commission. I '. Mayor Duncanson discussed the need for a correction of the Conflict of Interest provisions of the City Charter. The City Attorney stated he would prepare a proper ordinance to accomplish this purpose and present it to the Commission for their consideration. City Commission -I- January 6, 1975 f+r�1 14. Gus Brice presented a report on the modifications needed at the beach for parking control. The Commission adopted a charge of 250 per person with a $1 .00 maximum per car for using the beach facilities. The ® Commission authorized the plan as outlined by Mr. Brice to be implemented which would include a gate for the control of the south exit and a collection booth at the entrance to the beach area. The Commission also reaffirmed the $2.00 charge for Dania residents on the yearly basis. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the Commission unanimously adopted the recommended plan. 15. The Commission on the advice of the City Attorney agreed that any updating of the City Charter should be delayed until such time as review of the Charter has been made. The City Manager will notify Clarke Walden of this action: ® 16. City Manager reported to the Commission on receiving $4,800. from Florida Power and Light for resurfacing Southwest 4th Avenue. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the Commission unanimously voted to accept the money and it is to be retained to be used with other funds for resurfacing of 4th Avenue. ® 17. City Manager presented the problem involved with the condemnation and demolition of abandoned buildings at Pirate's World. After discussion and a recommendationof the City Attorney a resolution of necessity was adopted and the City Attorney was authorized to proceed with the proper steps to legally condemn and demolish with the provision for the cost involved to be assessed to said property. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the resolution. The vote was unanimous. 18. Mayor Duncanson asked that a voting delegate to the Broward League and an alternate be appointed due to him now serving on the State Board of Directors. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously appointed Vice Mayor Bertino as the voting delegate and Commissioner Donly as the alternate. 19. Mayor Duncanson pointed out the desirability of providing malayan palms for replacement of the blight strickened palms in the City. The City Manager will look into the cost of acquiring young palms for planting for future replant. 20. Vice Mayor Bertino discussed the need to upgrade the baseball field in Westside Park. The City Manager reported that as of this date the City had received a plan fron Broward County Parks=for the realignment of the football field and baseball field for proper lighting. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission voted unanimously to authorize the County to do what is necessary to make the field meet professional standards. 21 . Vice Mayor Bertino pointed out the need for repairs to the Westside concession stand. After discussion and a possible offer of free doors, Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion that the building be put in usable condition. Commissioner Adler seconded and the motion passed unanimously. • 22. Commissioner Donly reported to the Commission on the discussions by the Broward League Commission on Annexation and reserve areas for the future. He will be continuing to work with this Committee to formulate a final annexation plan for all cities to be presented to the Legislative delegation. ® 23. The City of Fort Lauderdale had requested the City of Dania to endorse their request to the Legislative delegation to amend the Financial Disclosure Law for eliminating from these requirements certain 'bdvisory boards". On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously approved this request. The City Manager will write the delegation on this matter. City Commission -2- January 6, 1975 24. Mayor Duncanson made the appointments of the Commission members to the various committees. The Police and Fire Committee Chairman-Mayor Duncanson; the Finance Committee Chairman-Commissioner Adler; Street and Sanitation Commit-Yee Chairman-John Kay; Recreation Committee Chairman-Vice Mayor Bertino; utilities Committee Chairman-Mayor Duncanson; Community Relations-Chairman Commissioner Donly. The citizen's representatives will be appointed at the meeting of January 20th. 25. The agreement with Broward County for cooperation in planning for allocation of Block Grant monies was voted onto the agenda as an emergency Item. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously authorized the proper officials to sign the agreement. 25a. The City Attorney reported to the Commission that he had designated Clayton Wilkes as Assistant City Attorney to handle any criminal type appeals and/or to act in his stead during any required absences. 26. The Commission authorized a plaque to be prepared and placed on the sewer plant. 27. Vice Mayor Bertino asked if any action had been taken by the Commission on the traffic problem of trucks on Griffin Road. This is to be followed Through. Vice Mayor Bertino was also concerned about some conditional CO's in the City. The City Manager was instructed to provide an update on this problem. 28. Mayor Duncanson requested that the State and County be contacted in regard to street signs, street markings and so forth that need attention. The results would be referred back to the Street Committee for their information and study. Nothing further to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned. `�' • �Jl�_ten w_aM�\ Roberta Duncanson-Mayor Wanda Mullikin-City Clerk :w City Commission -3- January 6, 1975 L