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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30811 - MINUTES - City Commission 1p "I I'llil REGULAR MEETIM, DANIA CI'f•f COMMISSION t, NOVE11113ER 18, 1974 I . Invocation by Mayor Duncanson. 1. Pledge of Allegiance. 'c 5. Rol I Ca I I W, Present: Mayor: Robert Duncanson µ.:;i ® L` Vice Mayor: John Dertino Commissioners: Frank Adler '". Robert Donly City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton h r City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin =1' City Attorney (Acting) : Robert Dubow rx. ® Police Chief: Fred Willis W i Building Inspector: Hubert Walker u Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman Absont: Commissioner: John Kay (Out of Town) Presentation by Mayor Duncanson. Mayor Duncanson called Officer C. Palmer ; a w` forward to be, recognized as Officer of the month for outstanding police work. j)v The Mayor presented Officer Palmer with a plaque and a $25 savings bond c^4 donated by the FOP, in recognition of his action. air 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino w to approve the minutes from the meetings of October 21st and 30th and h ' November 61-h and 12th, with the following corrections: Oct. 21st Item 11, as j= last sentence should read, "The motion as amended passed unanimously." "s rvr and November 12th Item 2, last sentence should read, "Mayor Duncanson thanked Commissioner Adler for these comments, etc". The vote was unanimous. g sue± 4A. A motion was made to re-ostablish the "No Smoking Ban" by Commissioner Adler seconded by Commissioner Donly, and the vote was unanimous. 5. Luther Sparkman commented on the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning r Board's minutes from their meeting of November 12th. One of the matters he brought up concerned the platting by P.M. Construction, Inc. ( Item 4). The 6 Board had recommended that the preliminary plat be denied. The Attorney for the applicant was directed to meet with the City Manager and the matter to be brought before the Commission at a subsequent meeting. Item 5. The request of Grand Prix of Florida, Inc. for a zoning change to AP- I file Wildwood Industries, Inc. property at 1006 North Federal Highway was continued at the request of the applicant until December 16th. Item 6. The Board recommended that the Commission grant the variance requested by S1 . Ruth's Baptist Church to pave the vacant lot at the Southwest corner of N.W. 6th Avenue and 2nd Street for parking. Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve this variance. The vote was unanimous. A 6. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously approved the request to advertise for bids for new light fixtures for the baseball field at Westside Park. The vote was unanimous. 7. The City Manager recommended that the assessment for the alleys between Southeast 3rd Place and 3rd Terrace and Southeast 3rd Street and 3rd Terrace be reduced 30%. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Hertino to approve this reduction in the assessment. The vote was unanimous. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the City ^.tanager's request for authorization to advertise for bids for tennis courts it the Northwest Park and to resurface the courts at Frost Park, was approved unanimously. Commissioner Adler made a motion to advertise for bids to resurface 'iullikin Park, Commissioner Donly seconded and the motion passed unanimously. 3 . '`iarty Allyn appeared before the Commission to present her program called "Let's Deflate Inflation". Mayor Duncanson thanked her for her presentation ;ind suggested she confer with the City Manager for a proper proclamation. Y Cit Commission -I- November 18, 1974 4 41 .Lf tU. Thu City Manager recommended that Commission allocate $1 ,000 for tho hot meal program for senior citizens. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler the recommendation was approved unanimously. II . On a niolion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Comrission unanimously approved the continuing of the matter concerning the Church of God on Southwest 7th Terrace until December 2nd. The vote was unanimous. 1?. The request by Gold Coast Boxing Association of Florida for a permit to operate a bingo parlor was denied on a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler. The vote was unanimous. After the denial of the permit, it was suggested that the petitioner meet with the City Manager or City Attorney If he had other information to present. li . The request of Gel lar and Associates, Architects for the Port of Lauderdale Inn was discussed at length by the Commission. On a motion by Commissioner ® Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the floor level standard of 8' was to be complied with and the request for variance was denied. The vote was unanimous. Id . Mayor Duncanson reported on the monies that had been allocated by the State for bicycle trails. Broward County received approximately $670,000 of the two million of State funds for this purpose. The Mayor pointed out that the monies had been spent in north Broward and west Broward and that no money had been spent in the south Broward area. He then requested that the Commission authorize a resolution to be drawn which would request the assistance of our Legislative Delegation to have monies set aside for South Broward. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, the Commission unanimously approveda resolution to be drawn for ® the next meeting. 1 '1j. George Koval addressed himself to the views of the residents of Melaleuca Gardens in regard to IOth Street being made an arterial from 1-95. The Mayor asked that a resolution be drawn setting forth the City's position on this matter for action at the meeting of December 2nd. ® Id. The City Commission after hearing Luther Sparkman discuss at some length the sotback requirements for swimming pools in various cities, requested that the matter be brought before the Planning and Zoning Board for consideration and suggestions at the next regular meeting. 11. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously authorized the City Attorney to draw a resolution designating Joan Curd as Assistant City Clerk for purposes of signing warrants and affidavits. 1,' . Kay Bracken's resignation from the Community Relations Board was accepted with a letter of thanks to be sent by the City Manager. The Commission will consider a representative for Ms. Bracken at the meeting of December 2nd. lo. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously approved the bills as paid for the month of October. :'0. Commissioner- Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Adler to authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids for uniforms for Public Works employees. The motion passed unanimously. ? I. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, to app rovo a resolution for the City to participate in the block grants ® in the County. The motion passed unanimously. 7 Commission discussed the payment of $1 ,500 to Lavon Ward, Attorney, to defend the City's case of City of Dania vs Howard. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler that the $1 ,500 be paid. Mayor Duncanson passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Bertino and seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Commissioner Adler and Mayor Duncanson voted Yes, Commissioner Donly and Vice Mayor Bertino voted no. The motion failed on a 2-2 vote. City Commi :sion -2- November 18, 1974 29, The City Manager recommended that the garbage and trash contract be awarded to 1h;st Shore Sanitation as lowost bidder. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, usly approved the seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimo City Manager's recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and there were three best that theme bernonpossiblencriticlismsdueed that he to comments made sioneAdler commented that he thought that prior to the election. Commis Vice Mayor Berfino was acting properly. Arthur Fraumen Commissioner t's request to hold an antlqu© show on December 23rd, and 2`5th at the Legion YlaiI was denied for these dates on unanimouslymmis Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly. The motion' passed 25. Pete Pn BU iI rng, adjacent tottheeoId sIIdenarea, as aadockinghareatfo Ocean Protein Building, J houseboats. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino to deny this request, Commissioner econded but died for lack of a second. he a made t oval of r othes t agencies by Commissioner Adler, that Pete Prossic get the pp that would be concerned and bring back before the Commission information would on the type of sewage systems that the boats have and at that time were three ayes with the Commission would consider the request. There Vice Mayor Bertino voting no. ® oner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler, 26, A motion was made by Commissi to approve Van Dee Industries' request to operate a mall service from the buildings adjacent to Channel 51 studios. The vote was unanimous. 27. The ordinance for the City of Davie for contributions to the City for Fire Fighting equipment was continued until December 2nd. upon 28, Mayor Duncanson named the staff positions which shold beaacted Attorney at this meeting. The firm of Walden and Dubow be appointed until a new City Attorney is selected. Judges Black and Shahood, City Wl ire Chief John Lassiter, Prosecutor Clayton Wilkes, Ftheiir r posts. On a motion by ® and City Clerk Mullikin were reappointed to the by Commissioner Donly, the City Attorney was Commissioner Adler, seconded ion according to this action. City Manager instructed to draw a resolut lampl-on was requested to give his comments and recommendations to the Commission on the remaining department heads, who would continue until such time as the Commission had received this information. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to reappoint Woodward Hampton as City Manager by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly. Mayor Duncanson theirpointed positionaandhheCity of voiced considering Mr. Hampton for their p Vice Mayor Bertino suggested that if the City Manager is considering another job that the City should advertise immediately for a possible replacement. After much discussion a roll call vote was taken. There were three ayes. with Vice Mayor Bertino voting no. ation 2y, Mayor Duncansononing Board hand asked the Manager toissioner to make s have aCortmissioneroKay e Planning give his name to the City Attorney name wi11 becould presenteduatd In the the next resolution. The resolution of appointment to be present at the next meeting. mcrting and the appointees 50, Vice t•layor Bertino asked that the question of a crossing light for D,jnia Beach Boulevard and N.E. Ist Ct. be on the next agenda. 31, ;layer Duncanson asked the City Manager to select proper plaques to be ® and Mayor Kay and City Attorney Walden. presented to former Mayor Jackson Ihp matter in regard to a charge for City employees who are required by private :11-torneys to do research or to compile information was tabled until ; rnb,�r ?nd by a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino an�J passed unanimously. _3_ November 18, 1974 City Commission w� i. The City Manager recommended that the garbage and trash contract be awarded to Wost Shore Sanitation as lowest bidder. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the Commission unanimously approved the City Manager's recommendation. A roll call vote was taken and there were three ayes, with Vice Mayor Bertino abstaining. He stated that he thought it would be best that there be no possible criticism due to comments made prior to the election. Commissioner Adler commented that he thought that Vlco Mayor Bertino was acting properly. 24. Arthur Fraument's request to hold an antique show on December 23rd, 24th and 25th at the Legion Hall was denied for these dates on a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly. The motion passed unanimously. 25. Peto Prossic requested the City lease him an area of land north of the Ocean Protein Building, adjacent to the old slide area, as a docking area for houseboats. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino to deny this request, but died for lack of a second. Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Adler, that Pete Prossic get the approval of other agencies that would be concerned and bring back before the Commission information on the type of sewage systems that the boats would have and at that time the Commission would consider the request. There were three ayes with Vice Mayor Bertino voting no. 26. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adler, to approve Van Dee Industries' request to operate a mail service from the buildings adjacent to Channel 51 studios. The vote was unanimous. 27. The ordinance for the City of Davie for contributions to the City for Fire Fighting equipment was continued until December 2nd. 28. Mayor Duncanson named the staff positions which should be acted upon at this meeting. The firm of Walden and Dubow be appointed as City Attorney until a new City Attorney is selected. Judges Black and Shahood, City ' Prosecutor Clayton Wilkes, Fire Chief John Lassiter, Police Chief Willis, A and City Clerk Mullikin were reappointed to their posts. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly, the City Attorney was instructed to draw a resolution according to this action. City Manager Hampton was requested to give his comments and recommendations to the Commission on the remaining department heads, who would continue until such time as the Commission had received this information. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made to reappoint Woodward Hampton as `s City Manager by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Donly. Mayor Duncanson pointed out that the City of Hollywood was considering Mr. Hampton for their position and he voiced his concern with this matter. -i Vice Mayor Bertino suggested that if the City Manager is considering another job that the City should advertise immediately for a possible replacement. After much discussion a roll call vote was taken. There were three ayes. with Vice Mayor Bertino voting no. 29. Mayor Duncanson asked each Commissioner to make his recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board and asked the Manager to have Commissioner Kay give his name to the City Attorney so the name could be included In the resolution. The resolution of appointment will be presented at the next meeting and the appointees to be present at the next meeting. 50. Vice Mayor Bertino asked that the question of a crossing light for Dania Beach Boulevard and N.E. Ist Ct. be on the next agenda. 31. Mayor Duncanson asked the City Manager to select proper plaques to be prnsenfcd to former Mayor Jackson and Mayor Kay and City Attorney Walden. 2. The matter in regard to a charge for City employees who are required by private attorneys to do research or to compile information was tabled until December 2nd by a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino and passed unanimously. 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