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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-09-09 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTrs REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 9, 1974 I . Invocation by Clarke Walden. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call : Present: Mayor: Ted L. Kay Vice Mayor: Robert Duncanson Commissioners: William Jackson Frank Adler John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Fred Willis . Building Inspector: Hubert Walker Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay to approve the minutes for the meeting of August 19th. The vote was unanimous. 5. A motion was made, sustained and passed unanimously to approve the bills as paid for -the month of August. 6. 8: 15 P.M. or after. Public hearing on the petition of David L. DeBra to rezone from R-3 and B-2 to M-1 the A of the W} of the SWk of the SW4 of Section 34, e Township 50 South, Range 42 East. This is a 10+ acre tract of land extending from Stirling Road on the south to West Dania Beach Boulevard extended on the north and lying just east of the line which separates Section 33 from Section 34. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the petition be denied. The Attorney for Mr. DeBra appeared before the Commission and requested that the petition for zoning be withdrawn without prejudice. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson, the Commission unanimously approved this request. 7. 8: 15 P.M. or after. Public hearing concerning City's participation in a regional application for E.P.A. assistance for survey and analysis of infil- tration in the Dania sewer system. The City Manager presented to the Commission the application to provide for a citizen Imput. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson, the public hearing was closed and the I-tanager was authorized to proceed with the grant application. The motion 0 passed unanimously. 8. Jomes Pollard appeared before the Commission to request permission to operate a half-way house for ex-felons at the Pirates Inn on Federal Highway. Several persons from the audience spoke on the matter and after much Commission evaluation, a motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson, to deny this request. The vote was unanimous. 9. the Commission suggested that the City Manager study the schedule for zoning implementation hearings and recommend to the Commission at the next meeting. 4 10. The City Manager requested authorization to advertise for bids to repair 1 ,680 feet of railing at the fishing pier. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously authorized said bid. 11 . The City Manager recommended that for the present time no meetings be held for zoning on the second Mondays of each month and to re-evaluate the need after th,.) new zoning laws have been adopted. The Commission agreed with this suggestion. 2. The Commission declared surplus to the needs of the City several pieces of junk, ,quiprwMt such as addressograph and files including old plates, table saw, t•..o pinups and a bush-hog. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously authorized the City Manager to sell these to the highest bidders. %f u" Alm u Ij. T110 City Attorney asked if the Commission wanted to act on the recommended Charter changes. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, October 7th was set for a public hearing on the ordinances to make the 4 recommended changes from the Charter Commission to the City Charter. Vice Mayor §' Duncanson voted No. f 1.1. The: City Attorney will bring back before the Commission on September 16th, the question of permits for four duplexes In M-1 zoning. ;t 15. The Commission requested a week to study the parking modifications at the beach. On a motion by Vice Mayor Duncanson, seconded by Commissioner Adler r the Coirmii:sion voted unanimously to place this item on the agenda of ;. September 15th. 16. City Manager brought to the attention of the Commission, the request by Depart- ment of Transportation to remove the traffic light at South 13th Street and ti Federal Highway. The Commission instructed the Manager to discuss with DOT the need of the light for Olsen Jr. High and perhaps modifing the time at which E the light is in operation. On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Vice Mayor Duncanson, the Commission unanimously voted to retain the light t for school safety if at all possible. { e, 17. Commissioner Jackson brought up the question of persons working in a department ` who are related to one another, he specifically referred to a young lady and a police officer, who were married after coming to work for the City. The Commission concurred in the City Manager's administrative policy that where possible-; one or the other will be transferred to another department. The question was also discussed of female officers of the auxiliary riding In the police cars. No action was taken. 18. Mayor Kay requested the City Attorney to have a proclamation ready at the next meeting designating October 5th and 6th as Pioneer Week. 19. Vice Mayor Duncanson commended Charles McNally for the excellent concert held in Frost Park on Sunday, September 8th. 20. the City Attorney presented to the Commission a resolution setting the dates for the primary election 8 the run-off election, if necessary. The primary election is to be. October 8th and the run-off November 5th. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Duncanson, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, that the resolution setting the election dates be approved. The vote was unanimous. 21 . Pete Prossic spoke from the audience on the question of acting on the recommend- ations of the Charter Committee as soon as possible. 1 Ted L. Kay - Mayor 1'Janda tlulIikin-City Clerk '' Cily Commission Minutes -2- September 9, 1974