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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-04-06 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes LC REGULAR MEETING OF THE DANIA CITY COMMISSIONERS ON APRIL, 6, 1970 IN THE DANIA CITY COMMISSION ROOM, DANIA, FLORIDA, AT 8:00 P. M. C� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND THE INVOCATION ROLL CALL_ PRESENT Mayor-Commissioner Robt. E. Houston Commissioner Robert Kelly Joseph Thornton William Jackson Boisey Waiters City Manager Woodward M Hampton City Attorney Clarke Walden City Clerk E. R. Clay Bldg. Inspector H. Walker Asst. Police Chief Gus Brugger 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MEETINGS OF MARCH 2, 162 19, and 20th. Motion was made by Commissioner Waiters that the Minutes be approved. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Commissioner Kelly raised a Question on the motion in regards to the Meeting of March 16 on the Policeman's raises, ® and pointed out the City Manager's proposal, that was a part of the Minutes. Mayor Houston said this was not what we passed on, we passed on an itemized list of different employees and their salaries set forth. Commissioner Jack- son withdrew his second and Commissioner Waiters withdrew the motion. After a lengthy discussion Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly that the April lst salaries and the Anniversary dates be approved as stated and become a part of ® the Minutes and that as of April 1st Policemen with over 5 years service would go to maximum pay. This was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. 2. RESIGNATION FROM CHIEF OF POLICE PHIL THOMPSON AS OF APRIL 1ST. Commissioner Kelly made a motion the resignation be accepted. Commissioner Jackson seconded ® the motion. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. 3. APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF OF POLICE. Commissioner Jackson made a motion that a Resolution be drawn and passed appointing Ed Baxter as Chief of Police effec- tive immediately with the present salary now being paid the Chief of Police. Commissioner Thorntmnseconded the motion. After a lengthy discussion Roll was ® called and the Vote was: Commissioner Jackson Yes Commissioner Kelly No Commissioner Thornton Yes Commissioner Waiters No Mayor Houston Yes ® Mayor Houston recognized Mr. Brice from the audience who stated that whoever the Commission selected as Police Chief of Dania he hoped he would do more for the Citizens than has been done in the past. 4. 1ST READING Granada Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 4COP, Transfer from the Estate of Michael Minno (Deceased) to Frank M. McConigle 1504 South Federal ® Highway. Motion was made by Commissioner Thornton that this application be passed on 1st reading. Seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. S. 1ST READING Application by Shell's City-Weinkles Liquor Inc. to enlarge area for on-premises consumption to include the Copperhead Restaurant immed- iately adjacent to licensed premises by James H. Stewart. Motion was made by Commissioner Jackson to approve the application on the 1st reading. This was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. 6. 1ST READING Application for 2 CO? License by Ethel Ardizzone-Ethel's Cafe, l010 South Federal Highway. Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly that the ® application for license be denied. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. 7. READING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES OF THEIR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1970. (3) Arthur E. Presley, 1416 N.W. 8th St. Petition for a variance to permit t construction of a pool with a setback of 10 feet from the waterline of a canal. Motion was made by the Planning and Zoning Board to grant a Public Hearing on April 14, 1970 at 8:00. Commissioner Waiters made a motion to pass the motion of the Planning and Zoning Board for a Public Hearing. This was seconded by Commissioner Thornton. Roll was called �4 (00 2 ) and the Vote was 5-0. (5) Presentation of Plat Plans for construction of Klock Restaurant at 2200 N. Federal Highway. Motion was made that the Plans be accepted with the stipulation that all requirements of the City of Dania be com- plied with and that the construction be set back an additional 2 feet from the center of Federal Highway. Motion was made by Commissioner ® Thornton to approve the Zoning Board's recommendation. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. (6) Presentation of Plot Plan for the Olympia Construction Corp. by Comte s- sioner Waitevs for the construction of 26 low-income homes as per all FHA spec. Commissioner Jackson made a motion the Plans be sent back to ® the Zoning Board for their recommendation and a Public Hearing be set for May 4 at 8:30 P. M. before the City Commission for Vacation of streets. This was seconded by Commissioner Thornton. Roll was called and the vote was 4-0. Commissioner Waiters passed his vote. (4) Public Hearing-VandrascoFPetition the rezoning from R-lA to R-Apartment Zoning of the entire Belle Dania Subdivision and also the approval of a Site Development Plan. Motion was made that these requests be recom- mended to the City Council with favor and passed with one dissenting vote. Motion was made by Commissioner Thornton that a Public Hearing be set for May 4th, 1970 before the City Commission for the Rezoning. The time was left open. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. Roll ® was called and the vote was 5-0. 8. FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD. Resolution concerning the closing of crossing at N. W. 5th Street. No Action. 9. Mayor Houston then recommended that the Charter be changed in regards to the one year that is required to be served as City Commissioner before you can sit in the Mayorts Chair. No Action. 10. CORRESPONDENCE Dania Chamber of Commerce commending the action taken by the Commission in regards to the pay adjustments for the Police Department. The City Manager was asked to write a letter of appreciation to the Chamber. Dania Garden Club requesting Wayside Park be changed to Brook-Wayside Park and also asking the City to match funds for planting Palm Trees along Sterling Road. Motion to Table until the next meeting was made by Commissioner Waiters and Seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was 5-0. 11 AUDIENCE Bill asked that the Public Works Department or the Utilities ® Committee resurface some of the streets instead of patching and check into low swale areas. Mr. Moses Rankston asked the Commission why the work on his house had been stopped. There was some discussion about the foundation and its compliance with the South Florida Building Code. Building Inspector Walker was asked to check on the Code with Commissioner Waiters and report back and a Special Meeting will be called. Mrs. Georgia Mae Bowman said she had received a letter telling her to appear before the Commission to present her case as to who did the demo- lition work on her house and she said she had paid a Mr. Calley for this ® work. The City Manager was asked to check into this and report back.- Psychedelic Shack. Mr. Eutsey asked if they could now get their Occu- pational License since they had done everything they were told to do. The City Manager recommended the license be denied because of the noise, lack of parking, probable trouble area, etc. Commissioner Thornton recommended they bring in Plot Plans showing area, parking, drainage, and all necessary requirements. Commissioner Waiters was asked to get with them and show them what they should do. April 6, 1970 ( Page 2 ) r 3.' ® 12. SE14ER EXTENSION BLOCK 4 OCEAN VIEW SUB. Motion was made by Commissioner .' Kelly to authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to negotiate with the Contractor to extend the sewer to cover the Eastern lots of Block 4, Lots 6, 7, 8, 91 10, 112 12, and 13 and to negotiate with Mr. Leto to pay the $6.10 rate. This was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Roll was called ® and the Vote was 5-0. 13. FIRE DEPARTMENT PAY ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Kelly made a motion to accept the original proposal by the City Manager for pay adjustments for the Fire Department. This was seconded by A Commissioner Waiters. After a lengthy discussion Roll was called and the Vote was: Commissioner Jackson No Commissioner Kelly Yes Commissioner Thornton No With the stipulation that it be brought up tomorrow night and we get it settled. Commissioner Waiters Yes Mayor Houston No Motion was made by Commissioner Thornton that this be the first item of business tomorrow night. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the vote was 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 P. M. Respectfully submitted by • Robt Houston, Mayor t.. clay, UP-114errl 4 • 1� t i 0 r April b, 1yiU ( rage .s j