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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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