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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30980 - MINUTES - City Commission P x RECULAit MEETING OF THE DANIA CITY COMMISSIONERS FIELD ON MARCH 22 19702, IN THE COMMISSION ROOM DANIA FLORIDA Y ` POLL CALL PRESENT Mayor-Commissioner Robert E. Houston Commissioners William E. Jackson Robert Kelly City Attorney Clarke Walden4 City Manager Woodward M. Hampton sn City Clerk E. R. Clay Bldg. Inspector H. Walker F. EXCUSED Commissioner Joseph Thornton ABSENT Commissioner Boisey Waiters 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 5th and FEBRUARY 16th2 1970. Motion r was made by Commissioner Jackson to approve the Minutes of February 5th and February 16th. This was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. Mayor Houston recognized Mr.Colburn Demro 6:6 the American Legion Post. He said he was here to public participate and to see how the meetings were handled. Comment was made on the condition of the flag at City Hall by the Mayor. n'. 2. lst READING Dania Bar 4 COP Transfer from Maurice D. Risdon to Anthony Randazzo, 1435 S. Federal Hwy. Commissioner Kelly moved this be approved r, on the 1st reading. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Question -v on the motion - Commissioner Kelly asked if after this first reading, if there is any problem in regards to inspection or anything, we should write a letter to them to let them know what they have to do before final reading. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. 3. 2ND READING Paradise Club 4 COP Transfer from Don Ray to Tylus A. Grant Jr. and Yvonne Grant 1515 S. W. 12th Avenue. Mayor Houston said this was the second and final reading. The City Clerk reported everything has been taken care of. Commissioner Jackson made a motion that application for transfer be granted on 2nd reading. This was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. 4. 2ND READING - ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOUD UNNECESSARY OR UNUAUAL NOISES. The City Attorney read the title and requeste this be passed on t Mend reading only because a lot of people are asking for copies of the ordinance and there might be some question on it. Commissioner Kelly made a motion to pass this Ordinance on 2nd reading. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. 5. APPROVAL OF BILL FROM SPINA, FRAGA & COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1500.00 for progress billing on the audit for the year ended August 31. Commissioner Jackson made a motiop;the Bill be pail and asked if they had given any indica- tion when this would be finalized. The City Clerk then said they had told him " one week ". Commissioner Kelly asked the City Manager if he had talked with any auditors. Mr. Hampton said he had and would meet with the Commission later to name the auditor for the coming year. Commissioner Kelly said it should be stipulated in the contract that the audit be ready 60 days after a the end of the end of the fiscal year. Commissioner Kelly seconded the motion Roll was called and the vote was 3-0. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 P.M. "THE DANIANS" Application for a variance or excep- tional permit concerning a certain construction on a portion of that which is presently zoned R-apartment. The City Attorney read the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Boards Special Meeting on February 26, 1970. Their motion made and seconded was that a variance of 50t be granted with the condition that construction plans meet the approval of the Fire Department. The Mayor said it was his personal opinion, but he didntt want to see high rises have a run of the entire highway, whether B2 or B3, without coming before the Commission. The City Attorney said he would draft an ordinance to give the City more control over B2 Zoning. Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to grant a variance to extend North 502 with a total of 300t back from the property line. Commissioner Jackson seconded the motion. The 1:ayor recognized Mrs. John Kennedy of 609 N. E. 2nd Street. She questioned the advertising procedures and also said she had been assured several years ago that the high rises would only go 4-stories. She asked the Commission ib what assurance did she have that the property all around her one-story house 6`n rch 2, 1970 L o ( 1 ) would not eventually be rezoned for high rises. The City Attorney said they were fixing the loop-hole in the Ordinance. The Mayor recognized another gentleman who asked about the restrictions of the flight height of airplanes and asked that this height (1301 ) be checked out. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. The Mayor asked Mr. Spinadel not to start on any construction unless he checks with the City Manager. ® 7. PUBLIC HEARING 8: 30 P.M. DAVID NUBY Request to remove a C.B.S. dwelling from 690 N.W. 46t Avenue Ft. Lauderdale to 738 S.W. 4th Terr. Dania. Mayor Houston asked the Building Inspector if he had checked this house. Mr. Walker said he couldn't find it. The Mayor said this is the proper procedure to bring this house in without a petition. No permits should be issued until this is done. Objectors - Mr. Arman Collier of S.W. 4th Street asked that the City have the Inspector see this building and make sure it meets City requirements. Mayor Houston said not to issue a permit until Walker goes and sees the house. Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly that a Resolution be drawn and passed. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. d 8. STEINFELDT-THOMPSON CO. The City Attorney said that Mr. Schmidt requested the matter be put back on the agenda. Mr. Schmidt said he would put up some kind of bond or committment on condition to put the sidewalks in when the City demands. He said there were no prospects of adjoining sidewalks and he would comply willingly when the City demanded. Commissioner Jackson said ® you are going to have to provide for other facilities for parking when they widen the road, so why not do it now. Mr. Schmidt said he thought the 10' set back would provide for this. Commissioner Jackson said - not for the temporary loading platform. Mr. Schmidt said they expect fully to load in the rear and the placing of the loading platform in the front is an effort to provide a formal answer to our loading problem. Mayor Houston said he wanted Mr. Schmidt put on notice right now - If the County comes along and says they are going to put in a road and have got to take 10' off your building and take off that platform, you won't be able to go into Court and charge the City and County and the rest of us for moving that facility around and putting it inside the building. Mr. Schmidt was told to get together with the City Attorney and he would write up an agreement. A 9. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL RENT-A-CAR Plot plans as requested by the Commission were presented by their attorney, Mr. Peschio. Motioiq was made by Commissioner Kelly that the plans be approved, subject to Mr. Walker's recommendation and a trailer be permitted on a day to day basis, not to exceed 4 weeks. This was seconded by Commissioner Jackson. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. 10. APPROVAL OF THREE (3) DEMOLISHED HOUSES TO BBOPLACED ON THE ASSESSMENT ROLL T eTi Mayor said t ey ave been advertised, work has been done, and the price is there. The City Clerk said they have all been )paid. Commissioner Jackson made a motion that a resolution be drawn and passed. This was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was called and the vote was 3-0. A 11. CORRESPONDENCE The City Attorney said he had a letter from the Broward County Air 6 Water Pollution Control Board. Commissioner Jaekson made a motion to Table. This was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Roll was called and the Vote was 3-0. 12. QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Sid Brandes. Commissioner Jackson said there is a sewer line to Mr. Brandes property, but the problem is that it is too high for the existing connection and under the circumstances it would be a hardship for either the City to go in and lower the line or Mr. Brandes to raise his bathroom. He said Mr. Brandes had gone to City Hall to get his license and they would not issue it until he signed a paper saying he would e put in the sewer. Mr. Walden said the City was in error. The two problems were completely independent of each other. The owner of the property should comply with the sewer ordinance and the City should transfer the license. Mayor Houston said his license was transferred at the last meeting - No stipu- lation as to the license. Mr. Brandes asked if the City could lower it line so he could hook up. Mr. Walden said the Ordinance does not require the City to do this. Mr. Walker said the City had spent in the neighborhood of $900.00 to put in the line. Mr. Brandes said he would contact legal assistance. March 2, 1970 ( Page 2 ) at%+sx ( 3 ) The Mayor recognized Mr.Demro. Ile said he had been observing the meeting and would .like to see the pledge to the Flag before the Meeting. Mr. Jackson a • said he would like to take the risk and have a little prayer too. He also referred to two newspaper articles. One commending the Police force and another regarding their pay. He said he would wait until the City Manager's report to comment on their pay and asked if he could be heard again. The Mayor said he could. ® 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Hampton asked that the Commission meet Thursday night for an interview with the Planning Consultants. The Mayor asked that this be held up until Commissioner Thornton could attend. 14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Walden said the representative of Smith & Gilles- pie contacted him last week about his contracts and he told him he would talk • to the Commission about this. Mayor Houston said the Commission approved their making a survey for us and were to let us know the cost of tying into Hollywood and also what we need in addition to the plant. There was a price set on that of $1500.00. We approved it on the work to be done. And we also told them that we wanted them to get together with Smith & Gillespie or with you and see that we are not bound to them for future work. Commissioner Kelly ,r O said they just want to be paid for what they have done. Mr. Walden said the City had two different agreements. One was to study the feasibility of storm sewers and if that were feasible they would apply for Federal Aid. The bill on that is $2,000.00. And independently the Commission employed them to make a" some kind of study as to sanitary sewers on the West side of town and the bill on that is $3800.00. Mr. Walden wanted to know if he was authorized to bargain O with them. Mayor Houston said he hadn't seen anything on it. We told Mr Farina to get with you or them and I remember Mr. Derry went to Jacksonville ;y and talked with them but I have seen nothing for the money. In fact I don't know what they could have done Commissioner Kelly said there are some drawings and they did a very extensive study on the West side. Mayor Houston said it was a copy - not field work at all not for any $2,000.00 or $3800.00. They • wanted this because there was a Government grant of $50% and they couldn't get that until you signed a contract with them. Commissioner Kelly said this should be turned over to the City Manager and the City Attorney and let them work it out. Mayor Houston then brought up the Annexation delay of 6 years of the 5 acres O adjacent to the water plant and also 5 acres which used to belong to the school board. Neither parcel has been brought into the City. They were in- cluded in the bills that went to Tallahassee. He asked Mr. Walden what was necessary to take these parcels in. Mr. Walden said two different resolutions would have to be adopted and we can do this without any Legislative approval. The Commission authorized Mr. Walden to go ahead. O Commissioner Kelly said there was a problem in interpreting the Civil Service in regards to vacation. I talked to the City Manager and he suggested the Commission instruct him to have the Civil Service Board meet in regards to this and then bring this back to the Commission and have us act on it. The City Manager was authorized to go ahead and make a report. O Commissioner Kelly ) said he had been in contact with officers from Cable Vision Company and showed them a piece of property West of the canal. They need at least a 20 x 20 piece of ground, just enol4h for a small building and a self-sustained tower of 40 or 50ft. He was told to tell them to present something to the City. Commissioner Kelly said he would ask them to get in • touch with the City Manager and present a proposal. Respectfully submitted BY Robert E. Houston, Mayor J& E. -R. Clay, City Cle March 2, 1970 ( Page 3 ) • r