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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30964 - MINUTES - City Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE DANIA CITY COMMISSION ON JULY 20, 1970, IN THE DANIA CITY COMMISSION ROOM, DANIA, FLORIDA, AT 8:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Commissioner Robert E. Houston Vice-Mayor Commissioner Joseph Thornton Commissioner William Jackson Robert Kelly Boisy Waiters City Manager Woodward M. Hampton City Clerk E. R. Clay City Attorney Clarke Walden ® Building Inspector H. Walker Police Chief Edward Baxter 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF JUNE 30TH, JULY 6TH, AND JULY 13TH. • Commissioner Kelly requested that Item 3, Minutes of July 6th, be clarified. Item 3 should read: B-6 Zoning Ordinance creating a new classification to cover Petroleum Tank Farming. . Commissioner Waiters made a Motion that the minutes be accepted as read with the clarification. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was called ® and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). 2. APPROVAL OF THE BILLS PAID FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1970. After some discussion, Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that bills pad for the month of June be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero. A 3. PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 - CITIES SERVICE - TO APPLY NEW ZONING TO 25 ACRES OWNED. Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that this Hearing be postponed until August 17, 1970, at 8:15 P.M. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). • 4. SECOND READING - NEW APPLICATION FOR A 2 COP ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR SAMUEL G. LOMBARDO, 700 EAST BEACH BOULEVARD, BEACHWAY MOTEL. After a short discussion, Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that this be tabled. Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was • five ( 5) to zero (0). S. THIRD READING - ORDINANCE - COZY COVE REPLAT After considerable discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a Motion that this be tabled to the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was • then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). 6. SECOND READING - ORDINANCE ADDING $1.00 TO EVERY FINE FOR THE VIOLATION OF A CITY ORDINANCE EXCEPT PARKING TICKET, THIS FINE TO BE USED FOR POLICE TRAINING. Commissioner Jackson made a Motion that this be passed on Second Reading. O Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). 7. HELLER FISHING PIER LEASE The City Attorney, Mr. Walden, at the request of Mr. Heller asked that the '3 Lease on the Tackle Shop at the Fishing Pier be extended to January 312 1972, the same date that the Lease Mr. Rhodes holds on the Pier Restaurant expires i.e. January 31, 1972. July 20, 1970 (Page 1) rt r m^• (2) �® 7. HELLER FISHING PIER LEASE - CONTINUED After considerable discussion, Commissioner Kelly made a Motion that the City Manager, Mr. Hampton, check into the feasability of bidding both the Tackle Shop and the Restaurant out at the same time, and that the City Manager, Mr. Hampton, check with several Cities that have their own piers. Seconded by Commissioner Waiters. The final decision was to bring this up at the next Meeting. No Motion was necessary. i 8. READING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES OF THEIR MEETING OF JULY 14 , 1970. (1) PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST TO REZONE CERTAIN LANDS BETWEEN THE DANIA CUT-OFF CANAL AND GRIFFIN ROAD OPPOSITE STEINFELDT-THOMPSON. A short history of the area was discussed and no action was taken. (2) ALEX MEDINA - REQUEST VARIANCE TO PERMIT OPERATION OF FRUIT PACKING HOUSE AT 1142 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, DANIA, FLORIDA, FROM B-2 TO B-3. After some discussion, a Motion was made by Commissioner Thornton to set a Public Hearing before the City Commission on August 17, 1970, at 8:30 P. M. Seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was then A called and the Vote was five (b) to zero (0). (3) CAESAR AND MARIE FAVARATO - REQUEST REZONING OF LOT 7 AND WEST 29' OF LOT 8, BLOCK 43 TO B-2 - VARIANCE. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Thornton made a Motion ® to authorize a Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Board on August 11, 1970, at 7:45 P. M. Seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). 9. MR. WALKER: PRESENTATION OF PLANS FOR A BUILDING AND SITE PLAN AT 2329 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY - EXECUT E RENT A CAR IN . ® Mr. Walker, Building Inspector, presented the building and site plans for the Proposed site of Executive Rent a Car, Inc. , at 2329 North Federal Highway and recommended that the plans be approved and that a sidewalk be constructed along Federal Highway the entire length of the property with an inside setback of 37 feet from the center line of the highway and that the line and grade to be set by a competent surveyor. Ingress and egress shall be by way of a 28 foot driveway. The property owner shall grant to the City of Dania a four foot (41 ) sidewalk easement along the entire East side of the property. In as much as this property is contiguous with the Scene property the sidewalk should be in line with no off-set. A After some discussion, Commissioner Kelly made a Motion that it be approved with the recommendation of the Building Inspector included. Seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). 10. LETTER FROM BROOME 6 FARINA ASKING TO BE PLACED ON THE AGENDA REGARDING THEIR S BILL OF $1,850. 00. Mr. Farina came before the Commission and requested that the bill be brought up and stated that he would answer any questions in ragard to this bill. After considerable discussion, Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that this bill be paid in full in the amount of $1,10o.o09 on the basis of forty (40) hours. Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). July 20, 1970 (Page 2) (3) 11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS: VICTOR A. LARSON $ 536. 97 807. of fee $5,318.22 Pd. 6-2-70 $4,781.25 After a short discussion, Commissioner Jackson made a Motion that the bill be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Thornton. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). BROWARD CONSTRUCTION CO. FINAL PAYMENT ON PAVING ALLEY N.E. 2ND AVE. AND BEACH PARKING LOT $3,711.46 After a short discussion, it was decided to call a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 23, 1970, at 5:00 P.M. in regards to the paving of the Alley N. E. 2nd Avenue, and before the Special Meeting to have it checked out. BROOME & FARINA CEMETARY WORK $ 227. 50 PROFESSIONAL - STREETS $ 295. 00 STRIPING PLAN - BEACH $ 235.00 SEWERS $ 670.00 ® 1,427.50 After considerable discussion, it was decided that this would be placed on the Agenda for Thursday, July 23, 1970, at 5:00 P.M. 12. CORRESPONDENCE • NONE 13. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT 0 The City Attorney, Mr. Walden, mentioned that a representative of The Municipal Code is coming in Thursday, July 23, 1970, at 9:00 A.M. The Mayor, Mr. Houston, said that he would like to attend this meeting and requested that the Commissioners be notified. 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ® (1) SALE OF ABANDONED BASKETS AT THE CEMETARY. After a short discussion, Mr. Hampton stated that he would get written proposals and present them to the Commission at the next Meeting. (2) REQUEST FOR MINI-GROCERY STORE OPERATION AT TENNECO GAS STATIONS. After sone discussion, it was decided that the City Manager, Mr. Hampton, would notify both Computer Food Stores, Inc. and Teneco Oil Company that the City of Dania at this time does not desire this type of operation. (3) REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TRACTOR. The City Manager presented a memorandum to the Commission from the Public Works Director, Mr. Brice, recommending the purchase of the International Tractor under the bid submitted by Engineering Machine Co. , Inc. in the amount of $5,846.00 instead of the Ford Tractor $5,349.00 under the bid submitted by Growers Ford Tractor in the amount of %9T9XVQ=X After some discussion, it was decided that this be placed on the Agenda for the Special Meeting to give the Commissioners a chance to look at the two tractors in question. (4) DRAINAGE DITCH - FRONTON BOULEVARD TO DANIA CUT OFF CANAL. The City Manager, Mr. Hampton, presented a request from Mr. Salvino that the City of Dania pay $200.00 toward the cleaning of said ditch together with his recommendation that this bill be approved. Commissioner Thornton, after some discussion, made a Motion that the bill be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). July 20, 1970 (Page 3) s (4) 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - CONTINUED ( 5) OLD SEPTIC TANK BUILDING ON NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY REMOVAL Mr. Hampton, City Manager, presented the Proposal of the Donnelly Advertising Corporation of Florida represented by Mr. John Vosburg of 2513 Okechobee Lane, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to remove the building with no expense to the City if they are allowed to place advertising panels on the back of the sign which advertises the Airport. Mr. Hampton's recommendation is that this be approved. After some discussion, the Commission decided to table this till Thursday, July 23, 1970. (6) RABBITS - Mrs. Munoz has appealed adr8inistrative decision to remove the remainder of the rabbits. Mr. Hampton's recommendation is to deny this appeal. The Commission told Mr. Hampton to issue a Final Warning to Mrs. Munoz to remove all the rabbits. (7) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR THE SEWER CONNECTION FOR THE CITY HALL ADDITION. The Commissioners requested the City Manager, Mr. Hampton, to get prices on this. (8) RIVERSIDE LAUNDRY - Riverside Laundry intends to build a Loading Dock in the inner court costing $900.003 a minor improvement presented by Mr. Hampton, City Manager, with the recommendation that no sidewalk be required. Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that the plans be accepted and that no sidewalk be required. Seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). (9) PENETRYN CORP. - Request authorization to TV two (2) locations - between maiTole 334 and lift station F (301 ) and between manhole 135 and manhole 113 (250' ) a total distance of approximately 280' at 50p per foot. After some discussion, Commissioner Kelly made a Motion that it be approved. Seconded by Commissioner Thornton. Roll was then called and the Vote was five (5) to zero (0). (10) BILL MARRON - Appointed Assistant Public Works Director at $3.49 per hour/44 hour week. 15. BEACH - NORTH OF DANIA PIER. Commissioner Kelly brought up the subject of the condition of the beach North of Dania Pier, which is not in our City Limits. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion that the City Manager, Mr. Hampton, contact the County asking if they would clean up that area of the beach. Seconded by Commissioner Thornton. No roll was called or Vote taken. 16. SALARY INCREASE - COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Kelly brought up that he had discussed with the City Attorney, Mr. Walden, a pay raise for the City Commissioners - three (3) years with no pay raise for Commissioners. The City Attorney, after considerable discussion pro and con, offered to draw up two (2) resolutions in regard to this subject leaving out the figures. One resolution is that the existing Commission grant the raise - the other that the new Commission grant the raise. July 20, 1970 (Page 4) (5) 1.7. RECIPROCITY - After considerable discussion, the City Attorney, Mr. Walden, stated that he would draw up an Ordinance for Reciprocity with the Cities of Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. The Mayor, Mr. Houston, then stated that he would like to receive letters from these Cities stating that they would reciprocate with us. The City Attorney, Mr. Walden, then stated that he would have this drawn up by the next Meeting so that it could be voted on. 1.8. CRYPTORIUM - Commissioner Thornton made a Motion that their request be denied. Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Vote was then called and the Vote was: Commissioner Jackson - Yes Commissioner Kelly - No Commissioner Thornton - Yes Commissioner Waiters - No Mayor Houston - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:40 P.M. Respectfully Submitted / .lr,. Robert E. Houston, Mayor E. . Clay, City Clerk f July 20, 1970 (Page S)