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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30908 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 1972 1. Invocation by Commissioner Robert Kelly. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Roll Call. Present: Mayor: William E. Jackson Commissioners: Ted Kay Robert Kelly Frank Salvino Boisy Waiters City Manager: Woodward M. Hampton Police Chief: Gus Brugger Building Inspector: Hubert Walker City Attorney: Clarke Walden City Clerk: E. R. Clay 4. The Minutes for the Regular Meeting of the Dania City Commission on January 17, 1972 were approved by a motion from Mr. Waiters, seconded by Mr. Kay. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 5. The bills, as paid for December, 19712 were approved by a motion from Mr. Salvino, seconded by Mr. Kay. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 6. 2nd READING: Re-zone g of lands or parcels of land lying between North Federal Highway on the East and the Florida East Coast Railway on the West and between the Dania Cut-Off Canal on the South, and extend- ing North to the northern limits of the City, from existing B-2 zoning classifications to B-3 zoning. Clarke Walden, City Attorney, read to the Commission this ordinance on Second Reading and Mr. Kay made a motion that this be passed on Second Reading, seconded by Mr. Salvino. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 7. 2nd READING: Petition of Howard Hirsch to re-zone from C-1 to B-2 zoning, Lots * 1 and 4 and a portion of Lots 2 and 3, Block 13, Town of Dania. Clarke Walden, City Attorney, read to the Commission this ordinance on Second Reading and explained that this is the site of the old Baptist Church. Mr. Kay made a motion that this be passed on Second Reading, seconded by Mr. Salvino. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 8. PUBLIC HEARING. 8:30 PM: Stanley Gogulski appeared before the Commission to request a variance for back-out parking and a waiver on installing a sidewalk at the present time. The City Manager asked Mr. Gogulski if he would agree to acquire the lot to the rear of his property for additional parking, if possible within the next two years, so as to revise the parking and eliminate the backing out. Mr. Gogulski stated he would agree to this request. c Page 2 (Continued) Mr. Gogulski also agreed to put up a bond for a sidewalk to be installed as the City asked. He would install the same at no cost to the City. Motion made by Mr. Salvino, seconded by Mr. Waiters, that the variance for backing out be approved on the stipulations that were made. The vote was 4-0 for approval. Mr. Kay abstained and stated that he did not think it was proper for him to vote on this matter since he had done work for Mr. Gogulski. Motion made by Mr. Salvino, seconded by Mr. Waiters that the City Attorney draw up a proper agreement for Mr. Gogulski to sign, which would assure the City that he would install the sidewalk at any time the City requested same. The vote was 4-0 for approval. 9. 2nd READING: Appli—'cat o of the Dam Development Corporation to re-zone to B-2 and R-3 zoning. Plat was submitted to the City Manager and the Manager and Mr. Walker will go over this Plat and report to you at the next meeting. Mr. Salvino made a motion that it be approved to re-zone to B-2 and R-3 zoning as shown on the plat submitted to the City Manager for study on Second Reading, seconded by Mr. Waiters. The vote was 5-0 for approval. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 10. We have received an agreement from the Florida East Coast Railroad which is a Standard Form, concerning one of our Sewer lines that is encroaching in their right-of-way. The Form stated that the Railroad wants $100 and the City to sign an Agreement with them stating that they may request removal of same on a 30 day notice to the City. i It is requested by the City Manager that we agree to the above. Motion made by Mr. Salvino to pay this fee and to sign the Standard Form stating that we must remove same at request of the Railroad on a 30 day notice, seconded by Mr. Kay. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 11. The City Attorney presented to the City Commi.ssi.on, the contract with Ray Jones as Fiscal Agent on the proposed Sewer Expansion. He is given until January 15, 1973 to present a saleable recommenda- tion to you, and at that time if it is saleable, you will owe him a flat fee of $20,000 and additional compensation equal to 1/2 of 1% of the excess of any bond issue over 3 million dollars. Mr. Kay made a motion to accept this contract with Ray Jones as Fiscal Agent, seconded by Mr. Salvino. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 12. The City Manager requests authorization to set up interviews with several Planning Firms so that we may proceed to hiring them and in turn do our Master Plan Study for the City. The City Manager explained that this would cost $102000 from the City and the Government would match it with $20,000. No money in transit at present time. FEBRUARY 7, 1972 ¢p' o Page 3 (Continued) After much discussion, Mr. Waiters made a motion to approve the setting up of interviews of Planning Firms so that the City may get started on their Master Plan Study, seconded by Mr. Ray. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 13. A Meeting for the Utility Committee and the Finance Committee is set for 6: 30 PM, Thursday, February 102 1972. There will be discussion of the surge tank addition to the Sewer Plant with the City Engineers as well as some discussion and clarifica- tion with Mr. Ray Jones, Fiscal Agent. 14. Mr. Walker has requested that the Commission take the necessary action to revoke the Master Plumber Card and License of Eddie Wright. This man has failed to complete a job at 122 NE 2nd Avenue and as such, has created a problem for the City and the property owner. After much discussion, there was a motion by Mr. Salvino to have this item tabled until such problem is straighted out by Mr. Wright and during that time there will be no permits issued to him, seconded by Mr. Waiters. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 15. The City Attorney has advised Mr. Marks of the problems concerning the right-of-way he wishes to purchase from the City. Mr. LaCroix has also been advised of the problems concerning an almost identical • situation. The City Attorney will keep you advised of the progress of disposing of these un-needed rights-of-way. 16. There will be a Meeting in Washington, D. C. March 5-7, 19722 which is sponsored by the National League of Cities and the United States Conference of Mayors. • They have requested, if possible, representatives from all Cities to be present for this meeting, which will involve City-Federal Cooperation and other revenue sharing measures. I recommend that it would be proper that the Commission authorize the attendance of at Least three from our City. It was pointed out that it would cost approximately $125.00 per person to attend. After much discussion, a motion was made by Mr . Waiters, seconded by Mr. Salvino that Mr. Hampton (City Manager), Mr. Jackson (Mayor) , and Mr. Waiters (City Commissioner), will attend this meeting for March 5-71 1972. • Discussion insued on the date of the City Commission Meeting in March due to the dates of the Meeting in Washington, D. C. Motion made by Mr. Salvino, seconded by Mr. Waiters that the Meeting be changed to March 13, 1972 as the Regular Meeting of • the Dania City Commission. The vote was 5-0 for approval. 17. The Commission authorized Frank Shula, through his Attorney, Ronald Anselmo to renovate a part of the old "Scene", which encroaches on public right-of-way. This approval was conditioned on a recordable agreement with the City, that they would remove this encroachment at any time the City so directed. • We cannot and will not give a CO on this until such agreement has been worked out with the City Attorney. Mr. Clay has received such agreement and has sent it to the Courthouse to be recorded. • FEBRUARY 72 1972 Page 4 (Continued) ILI 1�`r 18. You have reviewed a copy of three particular lots that can now be served by sewers. These are on Federal Highway between 1st and 2nd Street, N.W. They are owned by Howard Hirsch (Lot 4), 4 'a Bernadine Morris (Lot 5), and Mrs. Sharrow, Bon Aire Cottage (Lot 13). Request authorization to be placed on assessment r roll. MI After much discussion, there was a motion made by Mr. Waiters seconded by Mr. Kelly, to have the City Attorney draw up an agreement for these lots to be placed on the Assessment Roll. The vote was 5-0 for approval. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 19. Mr. Walden reported that he met with Luther Sparkman and Mr. Walker concerning R-3 zoning amendment and draft ordinance. After Mr. Hampton looks at it, he will mail it to the Zoning Board and Commission. If it is in agreement with everybody you then can pass it. 20. Mr. Walden stated that he will try to get caught up on items for City, namely, the Agreement with Pirates World. r: OTHER COMMENTS O 21. Mr. Edward G. Hullar, Liberty Heights, complained that he had been asked to move his trailer (12x60) from it's present location ;. because it is in violation of an ordinance. The Commission turned it over to Mr. Hampton, who in turn turned it over to Mr. Walker and told him to enforce the ordinance. 22. Mr. Kelly brought up the problem of the Torch Club not having enough parking facilities. i0 R. ay William E. meson City Clerk Mayor /ses 'r FEBRUARY 7, 1972