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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30867 - MINUTES - City Commission `m MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION APRIL 16, 1973 1. Invocation by Mayor Kay. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Ted L. Kay Commissioners: Frank Adler Robert Duncanson John Kay William Jackson City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Clarke Walden Building Inspector: Hubert Walker Police Chief: James Longo 4. A motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 2nd was passed. 5. Reading of the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Board's meeting of April loth. The Board recommended that a variance permit be granted to E. Richard Vil.iavecchia to permit him to construct a swimming pool in his back yard with a setback of 15' from the water edge of the canal instead of 25' as required by applicable City Ordinance. Legal description: Lot 34 Shelter Island, Address 962 Nautilus Isle. A motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Kay to grant the variance permit passed unanimously. The Board had had a lengthly discussion in regard to the requested zoning for the Dania Country Club. Seadade Industries had requested 17 units per acre as the density limits. The residents of the area requested the Board to continue the hearing in order to give them an opportunity to determine if there was any feasible way that the City, in their opinion could afford to buy the property. The Board's recommendation was that the matter be tabled indefinitely. The Commission discussed the Board's action and took the advice of the City Attorney that you cannot postpone an item indefinitely, but that it should be for a date reasonably certained, therefore the Commission has authorized the Planning and Zoning Board to hold a hearing on this zoning request on May 8th. The Commission suggested that representatives from Reynolds, Smith and Hills be present to advise with the Board and that the City Attorney's office also be represented to advise on any legal questions. 6. 8: 15 p.m. Public hearing on the application of Gulf Oil Company for a variance permit was postponed until May 7th. a 7. A motion was made, sustained and carried to approve the bills as t paid for the month of March. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. The City Manager presented for public discussion the proposal for Florida Gold Coast Cable Television to serve the City of Dania. Representatives of the company answered questions as to their proposal. The Commission authorized the City Attorney to draw the ordinance, on a motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Com- missioner Kay, fora non-exclusive franchise for the Florida Gold Coast Cable TV to be presented at the next meeting. 2. The City Manager presented for information to the Commission, the request by King Oldsmobile for the City to consider annexing v.. certain lands on Griffin Road into the City. No action was necessary Rd, at this time and the matter will be considered later. xrx 3. The City Manager recommended that a representative of the City be in Tallahassee on April 27th, to appear before the Legislative -0 ;>., +' Committee which is studying the revenue sharing formula. On a et zq motion by Commissioner Jackson, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson the Commission unanimously authorized Mr. McNally to attend. i �i 4. The Manager presented to the Commission the County's proposed '` impact ordinance for their study and recommendation. The Commission ' pointed out certain weaknesses and strengths of this concept. Commissioner Adler recommended that the City be represented at the County's workshop session April 2Sth. �i S. The City Manager furnished the Commission a copy of a resolution s, of the city of Belle Glade, Florida relative to regional and "r State planning. Commission took no action, but indicated they u, would study the proposition. 6. Commissioner John Kay requested the City Manager to investigate ` the need for a larger motor for the police boat and bring back a recommendation to the next Commission meeting. Commissioner Kay also pointed out that Mr. Walker had brought into the City, coffers $7,100.00 during this year through his own efforts by giving examinations to contractors. Commissioner Kay stated that since Mr. Walker had personally earned this money for the City, that the City should consider purchasing a new car for him to use on his inspections. This matter was turned over to the City Manager r for his recommendation at the next meeting. Commissioner Kay also ® pointed out that the City should be complimented on installing the school pedestrian light on S.E. 2nd Avenue. 7. The City Engineer, John Farina, appeared before the Commission to explain that we had an emergency repair necessary for the water ® tower. This need was discovered once the tower was emptied and sand blasted. The City Engineer recommended that the Commission authorize a change order with J. b M. Painting, Inc. for them to do the necessary work in the amount of $6,190.63. On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson the change order was authorized unanimously. ® 8. The City Manager discussed with the Commission the procedure for purchasing the L-8000 automated equipment.In order to program our billing without delay it would be necessary to lease a L-5000 which is now available. Seventy percent of the lease payments will be applied to the purchase of the L-8000 which should be delivered ® within 120-150 days. A motion was made, sustained and carried to approve the lease purchase arrangement and authorized the City Manager to enter into the contract for purchase. s- /1) )J1AI � a Ted L. My-Mayor � anda ullikin-City Clerk • City Commission -2- April 16, 1973