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Home My WebLink About30817 - MINUTES - City Commission Viz MINUTES REGULAR MELTING DANIA CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 7, 1974 i I . Invocation by Clarke Walden. 3 a,: Pledge of Allogiance. Roll Call : :< Present-: Mayor: Ted L. Kay =F Vice Mayor: Robert Duncanson _`- Commissioners: Frank Adler ==? William Jackson ' John Kay y'. City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin ' Police Chief: Fred Willis 9i ; :w Building Inspector: Hubert Walker s Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman q°K City Attorney: Clarke,Walden 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson to ' approve the minutes of the meeting of September 16. The vote was unanimous. fW Yv, 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Jackson to e approve the billsas paid for the month of September. The vote was unanimous. :3 ra`I rr. 6. Houston PAiller, Executive Director of the Broward County Transit Authority vl discussed the present and future needs of mass transit and pointed out the _w need for a bond issue to make the necessary improvements in the present system ' .; to properly servo the public. The Commission indicated their general endorse- ment of the program was outlined by Mr. Miller but continued any positive action until the next meeting. 7. Bids wore closed for the repairs to the railing on the fishing pier. One bid was received and on a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the bid was referred to the City Manager for his recommendation. Mayor Kay commented that the Manager should consider the possibility of replacing the sleepers at the same time if feasible. i ' 8. Mayor Kay called for any additional bids from the audience for the collection and disposal of solid waste. Commissioner Jackson asked if he should not rescind the earlier action of the Commission in regard to the bids received at an earlier date. After some discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a motion to rescind the action of the Commission awarding the contract to Waste Manage- ment 'do to conflicting views on the interpretation of the specifications. Vice Mayor seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. A motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson and passed unanimously that the bidding be closed and that the bids be opened. The City Manager opened 'O tho bids and read the bids Into the record. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to turn the bids over to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. 9. Vice Mayor Duncanson discussed the need for signs to be placed on properties that are being considered for zoning changes. The City Attorney suggested . S. that this would not be necessary since the new ordinances provided for this. No action was taken. 10. Commissioner Kay reported on the meeting held with the Department of Transport- ation on the alignment of A-I-A from Beach Boulevard at Southeast 17th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Said alignment was proposed to be slightly west of East A 51-h Avenue. Commissioner Kay wa; designated by the Commission to attend the next meeting of DOT at which alternate routes would be discussed. He then will report this information to the Commission for their action. 11 . The assessments for the alleys between Southeast 3rd Place and 3rd Street and 3rd Place were: discussed. George Williams spoke for the residents on their request for an adjustment in the assessment. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the matter was turned over to the City Manager to work out an equitable solution to this problem. City Commission Minutes -I- October 7, 1974 }k, y r. I2. The cost of the extension of a 2" water line at Northeast 2nd Avenue and 2nd Sireof was referred to the City Manager for handling, upon a motion by ': Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson. The vote was unanimous. Commissioner Kay abstained from discussion and voting since this question will concern him as a builder of a duplex in this subdivision. IC. The City Manager presented adjustments to be made by adding to the budget `- grant money that was finalized after the budget was adopted. The budget will be adjusted to show the income and to show the expenditure of equal amount. 14. The Commission discussed the need for improving and/or enlarging the Senior Ci -lren's Building. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commiss- t - _ ioner Adler, the Recreation Committee chaired by Vice Mayor Duncanson will meet with the Director of Recreation and citizen groups to make the deter- ; ruination of what Is best for improving the services through this facility. 15. The City Attorney presented the recommended changes to the City Charter as suggested by the Charter Committee. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, the suggested changes will be referred to ® a review committee of citizens which will study the changes and recommend back -to the Commission. After some discussion on the motion, the maker and R the second withdrew the motion and Vice Mayor Duncanson made a motion that was seconded by Commissioner Jackson, that no action be taken on the Charter changes until such time as the Home Rule Bill be declared constitutional sor unconstitutional by the Supreme Court which was on appeal as of this date � r m on a rent control ordinance under the Home Rule provision from the City of Miami Beach. The vote was unanimous. 1 16. From the above discussion the City Attorney commented on the question that had been posed to him on absentee ballots. He pointed out the two methods ® to do this: 1 ) by adopting the provisions of the State election law and 2) to provide for it by resolution of the Commission. The more simpler method to be used would be by the City providing Its own form by resolution. On a motion by Vice Mayor Duncanson, seconded by Commissioner Adler, the City Attorney was authorized to prepare the necessary resolution and ballot form for the general election. 17. Mayor Kay asked that the next agenda provide for an in-depth discussion of recreation improvements and programming for the future. 18. Commissioner Jackson suggested that the City take the necessary steps to have coconut trees treated for the blight. Commissioner Jackson made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson to authorize the City Manager to take whatever steps he deemed necessary to get this done. Passed unanimously. 19. Mayor Kay asked that the Commission discuss at the next meeting the pension plan provisions of the Police and Fire Departments. 20. Vice Mayor Duncanson suggested that a resolution of appreciation be sent to the Dania Historical Committee for their all-out efforts in having Dania properly represented during Pioneer Week and especially the reception Dania had on Saturday, the day of the parade. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, the Commission unanimously voted for the City Attorney to draw the proper resolution to be presented to Mrs. Eby, the Chairwoman of the Dania Historical Society. F 21 . The City Attorney presented the resolution to approve the clerks and inspectors for poll workers for the primary election on October 8th. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay the resolution passed unanimously. 22. The City Attorney reported that the Attorney General had ruled unfavorably on providing a pension for Judge Black. The Commission was informed that they will meet October 9th at 11 :00 A.M. to certify the election results from the primary election of October 8th. yP 9 �V Mayor Te Kay Wanda -UlTy ClerK City Commission Minutes -2- October 7, 1974