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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30809 - MINUTES - City Commission IAINUILS REGULAR MEFTING DANIA CITY COMMISSION DECEMBER 16, 1974 I . Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale 2. Pledge of Allegiance. ;. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Frank Adler Robert Donly John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Acting City Attorney: Robert Dubow Police Chief: Fred Willis Building Inspector: Hubert Walker Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 4. Mayor Duncanson presented to Jeannette Eby a certificate of appreciation for her leadership in establishing and promoting -the Dania Historical Society. Mayor Duncanson commented on the great contribution that Mrs. Eby and other pioneers have made to the City. Mrs. Eby thanked the Mayor and Cemrnissioners for this recognition and encouraged them to become a part of the Dania Historical Society. 5. The minutes of December 2nd were approved, with a suggestion by Mayor Duncanson that we recognize the Dania Bank and its President Bob Epling for their benevo— lent gesture in awarding to Officer Oliver a $25 gift in recognition of his community service, on a motion by Commissioner Adler and seconded by Commissioner Kay. The motion passed unanimously. 6. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler the bills as paid for the month of November were unanimously approved. • 7. The minutes of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting of December IOth were commented on by Luther Sparkman. 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay that the time for receiving bids be closed and the City Manager was authorized ;A to open all bids. The motion passed unanimously. The City Manager opened the bids for police cars and read the bids into the record. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay the bids were referred to the City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation. The vote was unanimous. 9. The bid for the police transcriber machine was opened and read into the record. The City tianager requested that Chief Willis be permitted to review this immediately and if satisfactory to the city's needs that the bid be awarded. Police Chief Willis and the City Manager conferred on the bid by IBM and recommended that the bid be awarded. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously awarded the bid to IBM. to. No bids were received for the construction of the tennis courts and only one for fencing. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved the readvertisement of this project. II . No bids were received for resurfacing of the tennis courts at Mullikin and 6 Frost Parks. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved the readvertisement of this project. 12. Bids were opened for uniform rentals for Public Works employees. The City Manager redd the bids into the record and on a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission turned the bids over to the Kl_ City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation, by a unanimous vote. 121. The bids were opened and read into the record for quartz fixtures and bulbs for f.`in Westside field lights. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to turn the bids over to the City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation. WIN 14. The application of Grand Prix of Florida for a zoning change to AP-1 was set for a public hearing January 20th at 8:00 P.M. or after, on a motion by Commissioner Kay and seconded by Commissioner Adler, the vote was unanimous. 15. The plat for P.M. Construction, Inc. was presented to the Commission. Attorney Mr. Nyce, representative for P.M. was asked if this was the same plat that had been turned down by the Commission before and he replied that it was. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to deny the plat. ® 16. The ordinance amending the zoning code to eliminate RM15 and RM17 from the multiple family categories was presented by the City Attorney. After a lengthy discussion by the Commission and by members of the audience, the ordinance was referred to the Zoning Board for their study and recommendation on a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler and passed unanimously. ® 17. A resolution was presented by the City Attorney requesting the Broward County Legislative delegation to make anall out effort to have the Legislature provide additional monies for bicycle paths to be constructed in South Broward. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay the resolution was approved. The vote was unanimous. 18. The City Attorney presented the resolution of appointment of the Personnel Director, Recreation, Building and Public Works Directors. These were acted upon individually. Charlene Moore was designated as Acting Personnel Director, Gus Brice as Public Works Director, Richard Dickerson as Recreation Director, with the programs and policies of Mr. Dickerson to be reviewed in 120 days. ® Hubert Walker was authorized to continue to head the Building Department until such time as the Commission had interviewed and selected a replacement. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the resolution as amended. 19. Commissioner Donly made a motion that Jack Milbery be appointed as City Attorney ® to the City of Dania at an annual retainer of $13,000, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino. A roll call vote was requested. Commissioners Kay and Adler voted no. 20. A change order in the construction of the transmission line for wastewater to Hollywood was presented as outlined by the City Engineer. The total amount of the change order is $5,600.50. On a motion by Commissioner Adler seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved the change order. 21 . On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement with the Manpower Agency. ® 22. The bill for Attorney Ward on representing the City on the appeal of the Howard case was discussed by Commissioner Kay, who then made a motion that the bill be paid, Commissioner Adler seconded. The motion passed with Vice Mayor Bertino and Commissioner Donly voting no. 23. City Manager requested authorization to contract with Attorney Walden to serve O the City in the pending Fernadez suit. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously voted to approve this request. 24. The updating of the Charter and Code by Attorney Walden continued until the next meeting on a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner ® Adler. The motion passed with Commissioner Kay voting no. 25. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly, a resolution was authorized to be drawn setting forth the method of appointment of various committees for the City. Committees to be composed of citizens with a Commissioner as Chairman. The vote was unanimous. City Commission -2- December 16, 1974 26. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission voted unanimously to continue the discussion by Mayor Duncanson on nepotism until the January 6th meeting. 27. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission voted unanimously to continue the conflict of interest statutes until the next meeting. 28. Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion that the grandfather section of the new zoning ordinance be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for their recommendation. Commissioner Donly seconded and the motion failed on a 2-3 vote, Mayor Duncanson, Commissioners Kay and Adler voted no. 29. Vice Mayor Dertino discussed his views on eliminating truck traffic on Griffin Road. Commissioner Adler suggested the City first request the County to prohibit the truck traffic. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay for the City Manager to write the County on this request. The motion passed unanimously. 30. Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion that the City Manager be Instructed to discharge the Assistant City Manager, Commissioner Donly seconded. The motion was defeated with Mayor Duncanson, Commissioners Kay and Adler voting no. Mayor Duncanson suggested that the position be evaluated at the next workshop ses51oil. 31. Commissioner Donly commented on the water problems in the Southeast section. Public Works Director Brice responded to the questions. City Manager suggested that the real answer is to loop the system at Dania Beach Boulevard along 5th Avenue. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler the Commission voted unanimously that the Manager have the Engineers prepare a report for their consideration at the January 20th meeting. 32. The beach parking charges and problems as a item of information will be set for discussion on January 6th. 35. City Manager requested authorization to proceed with the paving of Northeast 3rd Street and to assess same to the adjacent property owners from 0ulfstream Road west to 7th Avenue. The request was authorized on a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler and passed unanimously. 34. City Manager suggested that the Commission consider a comprehensive sidewalk improvement program in line with the suggestions earlier by Mayor Duncanson. Mayor Duncanson stated he was primarily concerned with outlining paths using asphalt which could be used by bicycles or pedestrians. This will be discussed :. further with the Manager and recommendations made at a later date to the Commission. 55. The Trustees of the Pension Advisory Board for the Police and Fire Personnel recommended that Robert LaCroix be the Representative. This was put to the form of a motion by Commissioner Adler and seconded by Commissioner Kay. The vote was unanimous. 36. City Manager had recommended that the Fire Chiefs salary be maintained at one step above the Lieutenants top pay. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission voted unanimously to approve this request and set the salary at $16,640. Vice Mayor Bertino requested than a copy of the employees salaries be furnished to the Commission for their information, including State supplements by Statute and/or union contracts. 37. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to approve the additional charges under the Central Dispatch Contract to be. paid to the City of Hollywood. It was suggested that in doing this we collect monies owed to the City [Jby)the City of Hollywood. Robert H. Duncanson-Mayor Wanda MulIi in-City Clerk City Commission -3- December 16, 1974