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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30918 - MINUTES - City Commission REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 20,1971 1. Invocation by Commissioner Ted Kay. 2. Pledge of allegiance to the flag. 3. Roll Call. Present Mayor-Commissioner William E.Jackson Commissioners Robert Kelly Ted Kay Frank Salvino Boisy Waiters City Manager Woodward M.Hampton City Clerk E. R. Clay City Attorney Clarke Walden Building Inspector Hubert Walker Acting Police Chief William Cecere 4. Approval of minutes of September 7th and September 13th meetings. Commissioner Salvino made a motion these minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. There were five ayes. 5. Approval of bills paid for August, 1971. After discussion, Commissioner Salvino made a motion for approval of these bills, which was seconded by Commissioner Kay. There were five ayes. 6. Third Reading - Ordinance rezoning to B-3 of lands east of Federal Highway, extending from Dania Cut-off Canal on the South, to the Northern limits of the City of Dania. Commissioner Salvino made a motion that this be passed on Third Reading. Commissioner Kelly seconded. There were five ayes. 7. Transfer of two COP Alcoholic Beverage License from Mama Mia's to ® Angelo and John Leto. Approval was requested on both readings. Commissioner Salvino made a motion to pass this on two readings. Commissioner Kay seconded. There were five ayes. 8. First Reading - Ordinance regarding littering and reward. No action was taken. This will be on the agenda for the next meeting. O CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Authorization was requested to pay the dues of $750.00, to the e Florida League of Cities. Commissioner Salvino made a motion to authorize this. Commissioner Kay seconded. There were five ayes. < Discussion of the estimate for the Municipal Code Corporation. The City Manager was not involved in the original negotiations for this project, therefore, the recommendation in this matter was left to the City Attorney and the decision of the Commission. After discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Kay for the City Manager to negotiate with the Municipal Code Corp. regarding their estimate of $7,237.50 plus postage. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion. There were five ayes. 3. The Commission was informed that any bills the city wants considered by the Legislature must be filed with the Delegation by Nov. 15, 1971; as the Legislature will meet in February, rather than April. Following this, Mayor Jackson suggested that Department Heads be appointed by the City Manager. Commissioner Waiters disagreed. Discussion followed and it was agreed that the ® City Manager would put this on the Agenda for the next meeting. 4• Authorization was requested to advertise for bids on three police cars and pick-up truck for the Fire Department. Commissioner Waiters suggested that it might be less expensive to lease the cars rather than buy them. Discussion then followed on the desirability of ®_ a three wheeled motor for the beach area. Commissioner Kelly then made a motion to advertise for bids on three police cars, one pick-up truck, a three wheeler motor, and a two wheeler motor, and to get figures on the leasing of the cars. Commissioner Kay seconded this motion. There were five ayes. Pa a One September 20, 1971 g -�� 5. The Chamber of Commerce requested that the Commission meeting of O--tober 4th be changed to October llth, due to the installation dinner for the new officers of the Chamber. Commissioner Kay made a motion that the October 4th meeting be changed to Tuesday, October 5th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. There were five ayes. 6. The Department of Transportation requested a meeting with the City Commission for Monday, Sept. 27th at 5:30 pm, for the purpose of discussing with the Commission the proposed widening and paring of U.S. 1, for future traffic volumes.Approval was requested for the Chamber of Commerce committee to attend this meeting by invitation. These`requests were approved by the Commission. 7. The Commission was requested to give serious thought to the memo from Mr. Walker regarding attendance at the Zoning hearing. Not all members of the Commission had received their copies of this memo, and this will be brought up at the next meeting. No action ° was taken on this at this meeting. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT There was no City Attorneys Report at this meeting. i ADDENDUM 1. The Commission was requested to consider the necessity of replacing the Sewer Plant Operators. They were told that Mr. Nickols has already left, and Mr. Pete Dunn will be leaving as soon as he can be replaced. After discussion, Commissioner Kelly made a motion to authorize the City Manager to offer $9,737.00 for this position, and to contact Mr. Arline, who has previously worked in this capacity for the City of Dania. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kay. There were four ayes. Commissioner Waiters .was not present for this portion of the meeting. 2. Request was made for authorization to pay Mayer Construction Co. , the balance due them for the addition to City Hall. This final payment was recommended by Mr. Larson, architect for the job. Commissioner Salvino made a motion that this payment be made. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kay. There were four ayes. Following this, and before continuation of the Addendum, mention was made of the fine job the Dania Police Department did in the capture of a rapist. 3. Authorization was requested to pay the Broward County League of Cities $93.00 for the meeting of Sept. 16, 1971. There was much discussion in which Mayor Jackson did not approve of the City of Dania paying for official's wives to attend this dinner meeting. The opinion of the audience was asked. Mr. Howard Blackman stated that he did approve of the city paying for the wives. Commissioner Kelly made a motion that the city pay for the wives of the Commission and department heads, and people that the City Manager makes Vreservations for. Commissioner Salvino seconded this. The vote was: Commissioner Kelly Yes Commissioner Salvino Yes Mayor-Commissioner Jackson No Commissioner Kay No Commissioner Salvino then made a motion to pay this bill of $93.00. This was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. There were four ayes. September 20, 1971 Page Two 4. Permission was requested for Pirates World to delay the payment of their Occupational License Fee until December, since the complex is closed for repairs and routine maintenance. Discussion followed of their past failures to pay fees on time. The City Manager explained the Memo of Agreement with Pirates World, concerning the fees they would be required to pay, and the manner of operation they would be required to maintain. They cannot open without approval of the Fire Chief, Health Inspector, and Building Inspector. Commissioner Kay made a motion to collect $6,000 immediately, $12,000 after inspection, by departmett heads, and $100.00 for each concert. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Salvino. There were four ayes. ® Following this there was discussion of the vbriance for the swimming pool, that had not been discussed at the Planning and Zoning board meeting. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to grant this variance. Commissioner Kay seconded. There were four ayes. This swimming pool is for Mrs. Nan Rogers. at the rear of her property at 344 N. E. Second Court. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED Ole ee� yor-Willia . Jackson ® City .elerk-E. R. C1 • ,! Page Three September 20, 1971