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Home My WebLink About30873 - MINUTES - City Commission AOL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 1973 1. Invocation by Mayor Kay. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: Ted L. Kay Commissioners: Frank Adler Robert Duncanson William E. Jackson John Kay City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: E. R. Clay City Attorney: Clarke Walden Building Inspector: Hubert Walker 4. Commissioner John Kay made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 15th meeting. Commissioner Duncanson seconded. There were five ayes. 5. A motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson to approve the bills as paid for the month of January was approved by unanimous vote. 6. The Commission by unanimous vote set March 5th at 8:15 p.m. for a public hearing on the application of A. J. Ryan, representing C.G. Pappas to rezone from R-lA to R-3, the three-five acre+ parcels of undeveloped land lying between S.E. 3rd Avenue and S.E. 4th Avenue along S. E. 7th Street. 7. Commissioner Kay introduced Mr. Tom Price of Florida Power and Light to discuss underground wiring on new developments. The City Attorney was instructed to draw up an ordinance to provide that in all new subdivisions that electric and telephone utility lines shall be placed underground. 8. 8: 30 p.m. Commissioner Jackson moved that the bids on the police uniforms be closed. Commissioner Kay seconded. There were five ayes. Commissioner Jackson made a motion that the bids be opened. Commiss- ioner Kay seconded. There were five ayes. Two bids were received, Argo Uniforms and Engle Uniforms. The bids were turned over to the ' City Manager for his recommendation. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. The City Manager recommended the awarding of the bid for the repairing and painting of the water tower to J & M Painting as low bidder in the amount of $9,950.00. 2. A motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson to accept the City Manager's request to declare surplus to the needs of the City, the old Police Reserve car, a 1962-4 door Chevrolet, and _ in addition that the bicycles, that have been confiscated and are being stored in the Old Dania Bank Building, be sold. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Commissioner Duncanson made a motion to accept the City Manager's request to have the City Attorney draw a resolution to be sent to the School Board requesting that they purchase the vacant lot lying south of the Dania Elementary School, Legal: Lots 3, 4 & 5 and the North 5' of Lot 6 less the east 60' and less State Road of Larsen's Sub. Commissioner Adler seconded. There were five ayes. 4. The City Manager announced that the Florida League of Cities' annual conference will be held on March 9 & 10 in Jacksonville, and if any of the Commissioners were interested in attending to see him. is k R WiL P 5. March 12th at 6 p.m. was set for the workshop meeting with Gold Coast Cable TV, Inc. to discuss bringing their system into Dania. 6. A motion by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Jackson to advertise for bids for B-2 way radios for the Police Department passed unanimously. x +{ 7. The City Manager recommended that the Commission authorize a resolution "., for condemnation and removal of the structures on Lots 4 S 5 Block A e Danette, the owner is Herman Span. A letter was presented to the ..., Commission from the Hotel and Restaurant Commission supporting this request. Commissioner canson made a motion to Manager's re commendation, seconded by Commissioner aKaypandhthelmotion 0 passed unanimously. B. The City Manager recommended that we contract for the City of Dania with Hollywood on a day to day basis for the use of their sewer TV and sealing equipment due to the critical problem. The cost for their equipment t and crew f five men AmottionbyCommissioner Adler,1seconded 1bytCommissionely OereRayoto. accept the recommendation passed unanimously. 9. Commissioner Jackson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson to have the City Attorney draw a resolution adopting the revised water rate schedule as presented to the Commission and it was approved by a unanimous vote. The water rate to be established is a minimum of $2. 00 for 2,000 gallons and 500 per 1,000 addition. The schedule includes the administrative procedure and meter charges and stand-by charges. Commissioner Jackson made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to immediately take the necessary legal action to collect the sewer assessment for the Danian Condominium. Commissioner Kay seconded. There were five ayes. 10. John Hill, representing the City Engineer presented the revised sewer and water service charges. Commissioner Adler questioned the engineer as to whether this is 100% of todays cost. The engineer ® confirmed this that it is 100% of the cost. A motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson to adopt the new rate schedule as of February 6, 1973 at 8:00 a.m. The motion passed unanimously. 11. A copy of the suggested improvement in the health insurance program O was giventhe Commissioners. It showed an increase in the major medical to $50,000, with only a slight increase in cost. And an increase of the room benefit from $40.00 to $50.00. Commissioner Kay made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Adler to adopt the plan and the motion passed unanimously. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 1. The City Attorney recommended that the right-of-way of 7' on each side of Federal Highway just north of Sheridan Street be sold to the State according to the terms of the deed as drawn by the State. A motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Duncanson passed unanimously to authorize the proper officials to sign the deed. 2. The City Attorney reported that the old Dania Bank Building will be cleared to take bids for sale at the meeting of March 19th. A motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay to adopt a resolution for the sale was passed unanimously. 3. The City Attorney reported that the assessment hearing for objections to the building of S.E. 7th Street will be March 5th and he recommended the bids be taken at that time also. 4. A motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Jackson to ® approve the ordinance by the Florida State Board of Health concerning sanitation and management of restaurants on all three readings was passed unanimously, with the suggestion that all affected businesses receive a copy of the ordinance. City Commission -2- February 5, 1973 a Ilr� 5. Mr. Robert Kelly spoke from the audience on a request for information concerning the transfer of the detective function to the County. If" t7n was pointed out that this matter will be handled by Chief Longo when he assumes the Chief of Police position. 6. Commissioner Kay requested that the City Manager look into the problems at Houston Park docking area and report his recommendations q`" ® on repairs , as well as total utilization of the park area. a The meeting adjourned. -• Ted L. Kay-Mayor k:?r E.R. Clay-City Clerk 4`^'I i �ya orsdn S Kr • i S f� City Commission -3- February 5, 1973