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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30962 - MINUTES - City Commission i REGULAR MEETING OF THE DANIA CITY COMIII33ION HELD ON AUGUST 3, 1970, IN THE DANIA CITY COIIMISSION ROOM, DANIA, FLORIDA, AT 8:00 P. M. r PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION C ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor-Commissioner Robert E. Houston Commissioners William Jackson Boisy Ysiters Robert Kelly City Manager Woodward Hampton City Attorney Clarke Walden City Clerk E. R. Clay Police Chief Edward Baxter Bldg Inspector Hubert Walker ABSENT: COMMISSIONER THORNTON APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 20 1970 Commissioner Kelly sta a ere were a couple corrections. Item 8 - (2) E' Alex Medina reads a Public Hearing before the City Commission and should be before the Planning & Zoning Board, City Attorney then stated he would L change the ad and have it as a Public Hearing before the Planning & Zoning Board on August llth, 1970 at VOO P. M. The second item for correction was Item # 14 - (3) Purchase of Tractor. The price for the Ford Tractor was incorrectly stated. Commissioner Jackson made a motiox to approve the mantes with corrections made, this was seconded by Commissioner Waiters, Roll Call was four to zero. 2. AP?ROVAL OF BILL FROM BROOME & FARINA This bill was for Plans, Speei ieationa and Documents for Sanitary Sewer Extension. The amount being $1.9990.38 which is 7% of $28,434.00. After discussion Commissioner Jackson made a motion the bill be paid, this was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll Call was four to zero. 3. 3RD READING OF ORDINANCE This Ordinance adds 1.00 to every fine of the City Ordinances except Parking Tickets. This money to be used for Police Training. After a short discussion Commissioner Kelly made a motion it be passed on third reading, this was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll Call was four to zero, lt. 9.10WA13J) CONSTRUCTION AND BROOME & FARINA BILLS Broward Construction in the amour of $3p7ll.46 and Broome & Farina in the amount of $148.46. After discussion these two bills were tabled till the next meeting. 5. MAYOR H)USTON then brought up the bill as submitted by the J. B. Mayer Coast Company in the amount of $24,273.00 and also asked that the bill from the Architect Victor Larson in the amount of $358.90 be included. Commissioner Kelly then asked the City Manager what fund this money was coming from and he said the General Fund and would come out of Surplus, and after all bills were in this would be transferred against next years budget where the $89,000 was set up. The City Manager stated that there was $599000 in surplus from this years budget plus what was carried over from last years budget and the the City Clerk was keeping a running record of the cash. Also that the Auditor's had aporoved this method. Commissioner Jackson 6ude a motion the bills be paid, this was seconded by Commissioner Wters, Roll Call was four to zero, August 3, 1970 (1) 1F ?',; 6. 311 Riir"ullb'G ORDINANCE ON COZY COVE REPLAT Mayor then SiAte-d--he-777 talked to Mr Skinner and that he was in us ® agreement on the following: a 15' setback on N. E. lat Court, a 25, s setback on N. E. 3rd Street, also sidewalks and a seawall of 1211 to �` 18 above the street level for protection, also Mr Skinner would have pilings and trees and the Mayor did not believe anynne would drive into the canal. Mr Skinner also agreed that no building would be put on the S. E. corner of the property. The Mayor also stated that the Drag Lines ;r . ® had dama:;ed the pavement on N. E. lat Court and that Mr Skinner had �A{ agreed to replace where damaged. The City Attorney stated this could be "f 1F , approved on third reading subject to these things being shown on the Plot of Record. There was then quite a bit of discussion between the Mayor and Mr Hedjim the Architect, whether this was a radius or ■ set- , F ® back, the architect explained it was a setback. The City Attorney said a the sidewalk and the Seawall elevation should be by agreement. Commissioner t w` Kelly then made a motion it be approved on third reading with the setbacks to be shown on the Plot of Record, and that an agreement be drawn by Mr ar? •r ' alden regarding the sidewalks and the seawall, and when this was all. done - y the City could sign the Plat, this was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. 3 Roll. Call was then taken and the vote was four to zero. i` 7. The Mayor then stated there was one more item that was not on the Agenda but should be brought up, this was the Plot Plan and Drawing for additions to z kn, the Trailer Park at Trail's End Trailer Park. Mr Walker was then called up and he stat^d the Plot Plan had never been approved by the City Commission. Mr Ackles claimed he had left two color copies of the Plot Plan with the City but nobody seems to be able to find them. The Mayor then stated he had gone to the Court House that day and their records show a right of way of 25, the whole distance of the Trailer Park. He stated that at the time Mellaluka Gardens was plated there was a 35, , also it was brought out that the Trailer Park had two buildings and thirteen trailers cd:thin this ten feet. The Mayor then stated that there should be an Ordinance passed that no new building could be built in this ten feet, the reason being that some day the County would come along on the widening of N. W. loth Street and they should not have to pay to buy the right of way where there were new buildings on it. Commissioner Kelly then made a motion that this be tabled rortil the City Manager and the City Attorney get an agreement with this gentl•-can and bring it back and present it to the Commission, this was sedinded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll Call was taken and the vote vas four to zero. 8. DISCUSSION ON THE 1970 - 1973. BUDGET The City Attorney then sUst—e'd—tEW proceedure to be used, he said the City ® Manager is required to present as close to August lat as possible the tentative budget, then as Boom as the Commission adopts the tentative budget with changes, then you are required to adopt a Resolutiom which approves the tentative budget, you are further required to publish the tentative budget within five days, you are also required to have a hearing, there is mo definite date the hearing has to be held but you usually try • to hold it a few days after the publication. After discussion Commissioner Jackson made a motion that a Special Meeting be held at 7:00 P. M. on August 10, 1970. Roll Call was taken and the vote was four to zero. 9. The City Attorney them said he had an item regarding the Tax Collector who had submitted an agreement for the City to sign whereby the City would pay 0 1 of 1% to the Tax Collector of the actual amount of taxes collected. Commissioner Jackson then made a motion this agreement be signed by the City with the Tax Collector and the Tax Assessor, this was seconded by Commissioner niters. Roll Call was four to zero. 10, The City Attorney then said he had another item to bring up amd that was that i at the last meeting he was asked to draw up a Resolution regarding Commissioners Salaries, he then proceeded to read the resolution. The City Attorney stated that if they wanted to make it effective now the date should be August tat and if they wanted the new Commission to set the rates it should be cember tat.De Commissioner Kelly then stated he was the one, that brought this De t t and that i was a number of years since the Commission had received a raise, Commissioner a Kelly then made a motion that the salary of the Commissioners be raised to $250.00 a month after discussion he included that the Mayor's salary be $300.00 a month effective December lat. 1970, this was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll Call was as follows: Commissioner Jackson No Commissioner Kelly Yes Commissioner waiters Yes Mayor Houston No August 3, 1970 (2) (3) 11. The City Attorney then said he was asked to write an Ordinance for Reciprocity with other Cities. The City Attorney then read the Ordinance as to what it covered. After a long discussion Commissioner Kelly made a motion this be passed on first reading, this was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll Call. was four to zero. 12. Commissioner Kelly then stated there was gentlemen in the audience on a Beer and Wine License and would like to have the Commission hear him. A Mr. Lombardo of the Beachway Motel at 700 E. Dania Beach Blvd then came forward. There was then a long discussion regarding sewer hook-ups and Occupational License, Commissioner Kelly then made a motion that this be passed on second reading subject to the Building Inspector and the City Manager's approval, and that the City Manager should notify the owner Buddy Galvin regarding the Sewer hookGup as Mr Lombardo will not be issued a . Occupational License on October let, 1970, this was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll Call was four to zero. 13. PHIL TELLER FISHING PIER LEASE The City Manager sta"d the Commissioners had'ask him to get together with Mr Rhodes and work up some kind of an agreement, he stated he had met with Mr Rhodes and he had a signed agreement signed by Mr Rhodes and himself whereby Mr Rhodes would forego his additional fourteen month on the lease, if the City will agree if he is entitled to take his equipment out or to negotiate with the successful bidder for the sale of the equipment. There was then a discussion as to what was equipment and what was part of the building. Mr Rhodes was then instructed to bring in a list of the items that wni,e not part of the building to the City Manager and that this item be tabled till the meeting of August loth, 1970 which is a Special Meeting. 1L. COMMISSI, NER KELLY THEN brought up that there was no water on the pier and that the lighting was bad. Commissioner Jackson stated he was down there on Saturday night and that H eller was having trouble with his pump. It was brought out that Heller was getting prices on putting in a new well. There was then a long discussion. 15. The City Manager then brought up that in the near future AIA would be widend and the City would have some problems with Utilities. He suggested that the Cdth Commission have the City Engineer to make proper plans for protecting our Utilities Lines and or relocating them. It was brought out that some of the Cities Water Lines were on muck. It was brought out that the only thing holding up the AIA construction was getting a clear title to 10 acres of property which was in an estate, this property was to be used for the fill. The Mayor stated they would start from the bridge and come west. The Mayor then stated that the City Manager should make arrangements so that the sewer connection at 5th Avenue could be hooked in under the read before it was paved. Commissioner Kelly then made a motion for the City Manager contact the City Ehgineor and give him a work order to make preparations on a temporary basis and that the City Manager keeps the City Commissioners advised as to the progress and the expense, this was seconded by Commission Jackson. Roll Call was four to zero. 16, Mayor Houston then brought up that they had interviewed Engineers and Planners but that nothing had been done about it. There was then discussion regarding w :at Hallandale and Hollywood had done, Pinto of Hallandale said net much and the City Manager said all that can be expected. A lot of their information comes from the Area Planning Board. After more discussion it was decided that the City should hire an Engineer for a year and he could take care of the Dania Beach Blvd Project by working with the State men and could also handle the other projects needed by the City. The City Manager was told to look for an Engineer as soon as possible. 17. The City Manager then brought up the subject of the surplus baskets they had at the Cemetery and stated he had written to the Florists of Dania and had only one responce from a Mr. Gear who offered 250 a basket. Commissioner Kelly then said the money received should be used as Cemetery Revenue and used in the Cemetery for Beautification or for buying benches etc. Commissioner Kelly made a motion they eater into an open end agreement with Mr Gear, this was s^conded by Commissioner Jackson, Roll Call was four to zero. August 3, 1970 (3) Ass 4 Phe City Manager then stated that they were having trouble with people who nut out Ruilding Material, Ice Boxes, Ranges, Flashing Machines and trees. He also stated that the City was not set up to schedule these pick-ups or -` had enough manpower, The Mayor then said they had no trouble in the past ns the Building Inspector would give a CO till all building material had been removed. After a long discussion it was decided to leave it up to the descretion of the City Manager and the Public Works Director, but on vacant { : Y g , lots if the guilty arty can not be found then the City should haul it away. g J party Y Y The Port does not to take tires, ice boxes, ranges etc. a In. The City Manager then brought up the problem on N. E. 5th Avenue that it was f overbuilt for what the water line could serve. He requested that he should contact the City Engineer and get plans as to how the line could be looped so as to eet water to N. E. 5th Avenue and also the Recreation Center the Church was building. The Building Inspector said there was a six inch line across the street and they could possibly cross the street and with the six inch line go up the recreation side of their lot and loop to the 211 line on 5th Avenue, City Manager then asked if he had approval to contact the City Engineer and the Mayor said if they were going to hire and Engineer let him do it. 20. City Manager then brought up the subject of the rock that they have been buying to fill in alongside the streets and in some cases the Swale area, and that they had used up all the money they were alloted. There was then a long discussion as to whether it was better to et a large truck load and have it dumped at the water plant and load it on our trucks as needed, or to have an outside firm put the rock in place and roll it. It was finally decided to let it up to the City Manager and the Public Works Director, 71 . The City Manager then brought up that Monday September 7th was Labor Day and pondered if the Commission wanted to schedule the Regular Meeting for Tuesday September 8th, and have the Zoning Board Meeting changed from September 8th to September 15th. Commissioner Kelly then made a motion this be done, this was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll Call was four to zero. 22. Commissioner Jackson then brought up the amount the City of Dania was charging for Cemetery lots, he also had a list of what the other cities were charging. There was then discussion as to whether just to raise the price to out of Town people or make it for all graves. The City Manager said that at the Meeting of August 17th he would have a complete breakdown for the Commissioners. "• Commissioner Kelly then stated he thought they should have a Utility Commitee Meeting this week if possible as it might help on some of the budget items. Commissioner Kelly being Chairman of the Committee set up the meeting for Thursday Evening August 6, 1970 � `• Commissioner F'aiters then brought up a bill that was being passed in North Miami Beach called a Rent Control Bill. He stated that on Apartment Building in Dania was raising the rent $3,50 per week per apartment and that this was the third " increase. The Mayor stated he had read the article in the paper and one thing he did not want to see was Rent Control for the City of Dania. The Mayor further stated he would like to see these Landlords called in so the Commission could talk to thelp. The Mayor suggested they contact the Attorneys whoes name was mentioned in the paper and get him overhere, Commissioner Waiters said they had three meeting set up with him but he did not show, the last time he came two hours late only to i collect the rent. The Mayor said the Building Inspector and The Fire Inspector had not checked these places or they could have found plenty wrong with thelp. It was left that a meeting should be arranged as soon as possible and have a person from the Apartment Owners present. Commissioner vaiters then brought up that the Broward League of Municipalities at there meeting on Thursday asked him to try and get the Commissioners to name a name for the Community Relations Board. Mayor Houston said Mr Wheeler said they have till September 1st to do this and as Commissioner Thornton was not there he would like to hold off till the next regular meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P. M. RES PECTFULLY SUBMITTED r MAYOR H01E= 15. HbilbTON CI CLERK E. R. C LA August 3, 1970 (4) s