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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30891 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION a AUGUST 21, 1972 - ; y ° 1. Invocation by Clarke Walden. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. ' 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: William E. Jackson Commissioners: Robert Kelly Frank Salvino uH Boisy Waiters City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk: E. R. Clay s City Attorney: Clarke Walden Acting Police Chief: William Cecere Building Inspector: Hubert Walker 4 ; Absent: Commissioner: Ted Kay J' r �E 4. Commissioner Waiters made a motion to approve the minutes from the meetings of August 7th, 9th, llth and 14th with the following cor- rections: the minutes of the meeting of August 7th, paragraph 8 should read "with the right to an appeal or hearing before the City w Commission according to the City Charter" And on the minutes of August 11th to strike out the last sentence. Commissioner Salvino �+ seconded. There were four ayes. 5. Reading of the Planning and Zoning Board's minutes from the meeting of August 8th: Item #3. The City Attorney read the recommendation of the Board in regard to zoning the tier of lots south on N. W. 10th Street and north of Tarpon Waterway between N.W. 14th Avenue on the East and the Peoples Gas property on the West and also the somewhat triangular parcel of land south of N.W. loth Street between N.W. 12th Avenue (N.W. 11th Avenue) on the east and N.W. 13th Avenue on the west. The Board recommended that the lots be rezoned to R-3. The City Manager pointed out that the area is primarily developed as single family and duplexes. He recommended that the Commission advertise for a public hearing to zone all the above described property to R-2. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to accept the City Manager's rec- commendation and set a public hearing for September 18th at 8:15 p.m. C. Commissioner Salvino seconded. There were four ayes. Item #4. The petition of the Recreation Corporation of America (Pirate's World) for rezoning from AP-1 to R-3 the parcel of land known Locally as Pirate' s World containing an excess of 50 acres !" was recommended by the Board to be tabled and referred to the Planning Consultants for their recommendation. The City Commission took no action while the project is under study. Item #5. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that the application of Joseph Pupura to rezone to R-Apt. the E' of the SE4 of the SE-, of the NE'k of Sec. 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East, (this is a 5 acre+ parcel of undeveloped land lying along the west side of S. E. 5th Avenue and north of S.E. 7th Street) and the site development plan be approved. Commissioner Salvino made a motion to grant a public hearing to Mr. Pupura on September 18th at 8:30p.m. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were four ayes. g Item #6. The Board voted to table the application of David Gable to rezone from existing zoning classification to R-3 zoning the E' of the SE-, of the SE4 of the SE'k of Section 34, Township 50 South, Range 42 East. This is a 5 acre± tract of undeveloped land lying along S. E. 5th Avenue at the northwest corner of S.E. 5th Avenue and it' s intersection with S.E. 2nd Street extended through the Dania' Country Club Golf Course. The Board also turned the matter over to the Planning Consultants. i PZb G. The second reading of the ordinance to rezone the Beck property to R-2 was cancelled completely by Commissioner Kelly's motion to grant a variance permit to permit two family use on the property. Com- missioner Waiters seconded. There were three ayes, Mayor Jackson voted No. 7. The City Attorney read the ordinance which would provide that 1% of the building cost be added to the permit fee and that these funds be earmarked for the future acquisition of open space land, parks and development. Commissioner. Salvino made a motion to pass the ordinance on 2nd and 3rd reading. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were four ayes. 8. The City Manager presented the request to use the facsimile of Mr. Clay and Mr. Hampton' s signatures on all checks below $500. 00 in value. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to accept the City Manager's request. Commission Salvino seconded. There were four ayes. 9. The City Attorney presented an ordinance on first reading which would impose a service charge on buildings completed after the tax roll has been finalized. The ordinance was read and discussed. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to pass the ordinance on first reading. Commissioner Salvino seconded. There were four ayes. 10. The City Manager reported to the Commission on the new requirements for policemen attending the Dade County or Broward County Community College police training program. This was discussed and it was suggested that the City Manager and City Attorney determine if an employee contract could be drawn to protect the City on monies paid to a trainee. No positive action was necessary. 11. The City Attorney presented the resolutions directed to Broward County requesting their assistance in improving the lighting for Frost Park and the ballfield at the Collins Elementary School and lights for the tennis courts on the West Side. Commissioner Waiters ' made a motion to pass all three resolutions. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were four ayes. 12. The City Manager recommended that the Commission adopt a resolution declaring the Old Dania Bank Building surplus and to authorize it's sale. After much discussion the Commission decided to postpone action until a positive program to build a civic or community center is adopted. 13. The City Manager recommended that the City Commission adopt a res- olution authorizing the proper officials to sign a deed for the sale of the Old City Hall Site. Commissioner Waiters made a motion to authorize a resolution and that the monies be placed in an open space acquisition fund. Commissioner Salvino seconded. There were four ayes. 14. The City Manager pointed out that the Florida League of Cities will _ be holding their annual convention at Bal Harbour on October 20th, 21st and 22nd. The Commissioners who plan on attending are to let Mr. Hampton know, so he can make reservations. 15. The City Manager recommended that Mr. Spina, the City's auditor be paid the $600.00 for the work he did on reviewing the sewer bond ordinance. Commissioner Salvino made a motion to accept the City Manager's recommendation to pay the $600.00. Commissioner Waiters seconded. There were four ayes. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 16. Commissioner Waiters made a motion authorizing Mr. Walden to draw up an ordinance to adopt the occupational license schedule for the year 1972-73, with no changes from the 1971-72 schedule. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were four ayes. City Commission -2- August 21, 1972 "r 17. The City Manager read the resolution authorizing the City Manager to assist the administration of the flood insurance program and to adopt the necessary land use and management criteria as set forth in the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 as amended. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to pass the resolution. Commissioner Waiters seconded. There were four ayes. 18. Commissioner Kelly brought up the question of the appointment of William Cecere as Chief of Police rather than acting Chief. Mayor Jackson pointed out that the Commission had authorized the City Manager to find a qualified person and that no action should be taken until the Manager had an opportunity to bring a recommendation before the Commission. Much discussion ensued. Commissioner Waiters made a motion to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a resolution appointing William Cecere, Chief of Police, with his appointment to end November 9, 1972. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were three ayes. Mayor Jackson voted No. The meeting adjourned. William E. gkson-mayor E. R. Clay-City rk • O • 8�D_ City Commission -3- August 21, 1972