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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30848 - MINUTES - City Commission M . MINUTES x REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 5, j973 Y i Ir��,,,rntion by City Attorney Clarke Walden. AI Ingianro. Ted Kay 11 Crc Robert Duncanson � o�,ent: Mayor: Vice; Mayor: Frank Adler Commissioners: William Jackson, John Kay Hampton Woodward M. City Manager: Wanda Mullikin City Clerk: Clarke Walden City Attorney: Hubert Walker building Inspector: Fred Willis Police Chief: the O nation by Vice Mayor son Duncan , seconded by Commissioner The Vote Commi lion approved the minutes of the October 15th meeting• Z: was unanimous. W. IOth Street Park for the N. Commissioner equipment Adler, seconded by Et:7O I,,m. The bids for playground Commissioner to turn the bids over to the City were opened. On a motion by Jackson, the Commission voted unanimously for his tabulation and recommendatiofjCe cars and one sedan for the PA,n�ger for four p extended two g,;>0 p,m, Bids were called for, b, Since no bids were received the time w City Manayor+s office. v,or-,ks, loot improvements and the r t,.•1O p n Na 1>ids were received for the water p time was extended until the next meeting• ui ment. The bid was P•m 1316 was opened for the water plant n P g, Manager for his tabulation plant and recommendation. r,,ferred to the City Opened for the construction of a sCwommissioners0. Adler, 00 P.M Bids were oP System. On a motion by to refer ® line to tie into the Hollywood the Commission voted una oncla by Commissioner Kay, and recommendation. this to the City tdanager for his tabulation Pod the nce and Acting Fire Chief Ed Moore poliC, officer 10. Fred e,1111s, Chief of resented to a poll., Landerviile Ka resented a citationh}erSMiller for areo�int of events for which citations wer A and fwo fire fighters. May Y presented and fire Fig for outstanding service and to Lt•a suicide attempt' risking their lives in preventing ll . Florida Power & Light s request for variance for Futagendapatstheiorfrequest. ,,ub�,tofion on S.E. 5th Avenue was stricken from the a on 10-30-73, were read s in from their special meeting ordinances was set Attornon and a public hearing on the zoning The Loning Board ,y the Crbe 4th. ittee's for peeember John Kay pre the Comm design the building. The Commission 13, Thy- Civic Center Committee's Chairman, ittee to call a a • rrcomrnendations for an architect to finalize the selection u opted the Comf tr-teits report an 12thoorzl3thhto omm pecial meeting process. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT :. seconded by Com�a�s$250r00 yP the On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, surplus Mercury Commission approved the sale of the MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION NOVEi4BER 5, 1973 I . Invocation by City Attorney Clarke Walden. 2 ('ledrlc of At Irxlianco. ;. NoII CaII Presr�nt: Mayor: Ted Kay Vice Mayor: Robert Duncanson Commissioners: Frank Adler William Jackson John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Clarke Walden Bufldfng Inspector: Hubert Walker Police Chief: Fred Willis 4. On a motion by Vice Mayor Duncanson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission approved -the minutes of the October 15th meeting. The vote was unanimous. 5. 8:2 p.m. The bids for playground equipment for the N.W. 10th Street Park worn opened. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, the Commission voted unanimously to turn the bids over to the City 61anager for his tabulation and recommendation. 6. 8: 50 p.m. Bids were called for, for four police cars and one sedan for the City Hanarjer's office. Since no bids were received the time was extended two weeks. ® 7. 8:40 p.m. No bids were received for the water plant improvements and-the time was extended until the next meeting. 8. 6:45 p.m. [aid was opened for the water plant equipment. The bid was referred to the City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation. Y 9. 9:00 p.m. Bids were opened for the construction of a sewer transmission inn to tie into the Hollywood System. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, ,.:conded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to refer this to the City Manager for his tabulation and recommendation. 10. Fred Willis, Chief of Police and Acting Fire Chief Ed Moore read the ,e account of events for which citations were presented to a police officer and fwo fire fighters. Mayor Kay presented a citation to Sgt. Landerville for- outstanding service and to Lt. Jewell and Fire Fighter Miller for risking their lives in preventing a suicide attempt. 11 . florida Power 8 Light's request for variance for future expansion of l,uhetation on S.E. 5th Avenue was stricken from the agenda at their request. 17. Th(� 7_oninr7 Board's minutes from their special meeting on 10-30-73, were read ty the City Attorney and a public hearing on the zoning ordinances was set f,)r December 4th. l iho Civic Center Committee's Chairman, John Kay presented the Committee's rr,connnendations for an architect to design the building. The Commission rI.r_epied the Committee's report and authorized the Committee to call a ,IWcial r,i.2eting for- either November 12th or 13th to finalize the selection CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1 . On a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Con:miesion approved the sale of the surplus Mercury for $250.00. s': :tea .ir ihn City Allorney reported on the question of the railroad and its right to u t: the team f rack south of Stirling Road for loading and unloading. Commissioner xaa on strongly urgod that the railroad be stopped by any means possible in using Ihis for unloading. The final action was for the City Manager to do whatever he could to ei-thcr prevent their use or to limit their use of this track. Tho Cily Attorney stated he would have -the resolution, which had been previously ,pproved by Hie Commission, to the City Manager the next day which would request the Counly to share in the cost- for crossing gates at N.W. 10th Street. a. Iha need for a drainago district on the East side was presented by the City P1.irwvyer. This was continued until November 19th for further discussion. Ile; Cornmi+;lion at ifs October I5th meeting recognjzed the problem with unconq> l( tod structures and that it was absolutely necessary that those in the administration have the authority by ordinance, to order these r.irucfur(-s cornpleted or removed. This item will be continued until December ')It) so ihn Cify Attorney can advertise the ordinance under the tome Rule Bill . Tho City Attorney agreed to follow through with having the owners of the atruc:ture on S.W. 2nd Avenue and 4th Street demolish same. 7. The City Manager presented the agreement for the purchase of water from Hie, City of Fort Lauderdale and recommended its approval . On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson, the Commission passed unanimously the resolution adopting the agreement. d. The City Manager presented the a,Jrcement for fire service to Camp Blanding area from the County. The agreement provides for $200.00 to be paid by the County for each response of the Dania Fire Department in the Camp Blanding area up to the maximum of $1 ,400.00. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously approved the agreement. 9. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission approved unanimously the extension of the paving contract awarded to Broward Consiruclion Company to include the building and paving of S.E. 3rd Avenue between 41h Terrace and 7th Street. 10. The Conimt,;sinn had been requested to authorize an ordinance to be drawn which would give the Fire Inspector authority to make an arrest where violation, of the Fire Code occur. This matter will be continued until Oocomh� r .' th in order for ordinance to be published. 11 . Tiie Cily ;1anaqer recommended that Judge Black be considered for City pension of 1J00.00 per month due to his years of service. Commissioners Adler and .l.u:k•.on commented on the dedication of Judge Black but because of legal n ;frictions, the recommendation was disapproved on a motion by Commissioner P:�Iler and seconded by Commissioner Kay. y 12. h,� request to authorize the reconsideration of the annexation of the Ocean llrterway' s Trailer Park will be continued at the December 4th meeting in order to advertise ordinance. 13. the request to authorize an ordinance to remove any doubts on the phasing out of non-conforming uses, especially where the use has been discontinued for more than ninety days will be continued December 4th in order that this ordinance can be advertised. 14. `lice Mayor Duncanson presented his views on why the City should adopt an anti-nepotism policy. The City Attorney quoted from the State Statute and informed the Commission that the Commission had not in any manner violated the Statul,o requirements. After much discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, and approved with Vice Mayor Duncanson voting No, that no additional regulation was necessary. City Commission Meeting -2- November 5, 1973 1 . On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Comrnissioner Jackson, the Commission unanimously approved the employees working on November 12th • (Veteran's Day) and receiving an additional day off the day following Thanksgiving, upon the employees request. 6. the status of the old Dania Elementary School building was discussed in detail as to the cost of renovation. On a motion by Commissioner Duncanson seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission voted unanimously to give • furlhor study to this matter. Commissioner Adler suggested that the Manager speak with the superintendent, Mr. Drainer, on the possibility of preserving the building without doing the renovation at this time. I /. The Manager presented to the Commission the question of should the City buy ten ( 10) acres of land for a future park in the S.E. section. The City ® Commission had been furnished an apprisal of the property. On a motion by Commis;sioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay, the Commission unanimously requested that the City Manager and City Attorney meet with the owner and bring back to the Commission an agreement for purchase for their approval . • IR. On a motion by Commissioner Duncanson, seconded by Commissioner Jackson, 1he Commission unanimously approved a resolution to the County requesting that the County immediately move in the direction of establishing a solid waste facility for South Broward. 19. Commissioner Duncanson asked the City Manager to look into the feasibility ® of establishing a program for a newspaper salvage. The Commission indicated their agreemeni of this program. The Manager will report to the Commission ut a later date on the feasibility of doing this job. Commissioner Duncanson also asked the Manager to request the State Department of Transportation to install no-parking signs on Beach Boulevard. The ® Commission indicated their total agreement with this request. 20. Commissioner Adler made a motion that the Commission meeting for December 3rd be set for December 4th. Vice Mayor Duncanson seconded. Commissioner Kay abstained and Commissioner Jackson voted No. Therefore the meeting is changed be December 4th. • 21 . A representative from the Hollywood Bicycle Club requested the City io endorse to the: Department of Transportation a bicycle path for Sheridan :hrect. The Commission agreed to this request. 22. Citizens from the Malelucca Isles area discussed with the Commission the • cleaning up of the Dania Cut-Off Canal South bank. They volunteered to furnish planting and get the permission of the land owner to plant shrubbery in the area. The Commission authorized the City Manager to cooperate with this project. )4 O p Mayor-T d L. Kay leC ratty Clerk-Wanda Mullikin • 4 City Commission Cleating -3- November 5, 1973 F