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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-12-02 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETING, DANIA , FLORIDA -I- HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1968 The City of Dania held their regular City Commission Meeting at 8:00 P. M. December 2, 1968. The invocation was given by City Attorney, Clarke Walden, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was recited. Mayor-Commissioner Houston asked the City Clerk to call the roll and the following Commissioners and city officials were present: Mayor-Commissioner Robert E. Houston Commissioners Robert Kelly Mary Thornhill Joseph Thornton Boisy Waiters City Attorney Clarke Walden Chief of Police Donald Parton Building Inspector Hubert Walker City Clerk-Auditor E. R. Clay Acting City Manager E. R. Clay Minutes Approved The Minutes of the November 18, 1968 were approved. Commissioner Thornton made the Motion. Commissioner Thornhill seconddd the Motion. Mayor Houston asked all in favor say Aye No Nayes JOHN FARINA John Farina was not able to attand the meeting. Therefor he was not able to explain the two billsin question from the Nov. 18th Meeting. The bills were tabled till the next Meeting. lst READING 4COP MAURICE D. RISDON- 1435 S. Federal Hwy. Commissioner Thornton made a Motion to pass the above on first reading Commissioner Thornhill seconded the Motion. Mayor Houston asked all in favor soy Aye ® No Nayes 2nd READING 4C0P This is a transfer from the Franjim Corp. to Shell City Weinkles Liquor Inc. Also to change the address. A letter and a talk was given by Chief Parton reguarding the open door going into the bar from the Resturant. After great discussion Commissioner Kelly made a Motion the second Reading be tabled till Mr. Miller(owner) gives the commissioners and the Building Inspector a new set of -plans: and have a final inspection. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes 3rd READING d Ordinance re-zoning North 313 feet, more of less, of the SEly of the NWT of the SW'k of Section 35,Township 50 South, Range 42 East, Broward County, Florida to R Apartment Zoning Classification. A Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to pass on 3rd Reading. Commissioner Waiters seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thorhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes ®- -1- MINUTES OF '114E COMMISSION MEETING, DANIA, FLORIDA -2- HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1968 PUBLIC HEARING Application of Sidney Brandes for a variance permit to transfer an existing alcholic beverage license from 18 S. Federal Hwy, to the former Shell Service Station premises at 64 S. Federal Hwy. A letter was read by Mrs . Eby from the Dania Methodist Church objecting to the location. Also Mrs . Gregory objected to the location being so close to the church. Commissioner Waiters asked for the City Ordinance be waivedthis time. This was turned down. Commissioner Thornhill made a Motion to deny the request for a variance transfer. Commissioner Thornton seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters No Houston yes AUDIENCE A letter was read from Mr. Thomas Beam in regards to the work Mr. Charles Petrozella had done for the city. A request was made from 150 people to have the city rehire Mr. Petrozella. Mayor Houston stated that the job of Public Works Director has been abolished.Commissioner Waiter made a Motion to rehire Mr. Petrozella. Commissioner Kelly seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thornhill No Thornton No Waiters Yes Houston No Tammy's Lounge had a complaint on the issuing of the 2 to 4 club licenses . Mayor Houston stated that everyone needing a 2 to 4 license should see the City Attorney. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Clarke Walden talked about the Berry Tract. This has been passed on ist Reading and then tabled. A request was made by the Commission for the Berry Tract to give the City the 70 feet Right of Way. The zoning at this time is R-3 . It was put in form of a Motion by Commissioner Waiters that it be passed on 2nd Reading giving the City the Right of Way. Commissioner Thornhill seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes MAYOR-HOUSTON BIDS OPENED AT 8.30 P. M. Mayor Houston sta a tat time was running out in ordering the three Police Cars, two 'Trucks and the Fire Truck. It was decided to advertise for bids as soon as possible. Bids are to be opened Jan. 20, 1969 at 8:30 P. M. at the regular Commission Meeting. A Motion was made by Commissioner Thornton advertise for the bids. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes PUBLIC HEARING 8:45 P. M. Houston yes Mayor Houston asked for the City to advertise for a Public Hearing on the Street and Sewer assessments-For the paving on S. W. llth St. and N. W. 4th St and N. W. 3rd Ave and also two alleys. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion to have the Hearing on January 6 , 1969 at 8:45 P. M. Motion seconded by Commissioner Waiters-Also S. W. loth St. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes { CT -2r t LINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETING DANIA , FLORIDA -3- H ELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1968. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING 8: 30 P. M. Mayor Houston made a request for a Public Hearing to be held Jan. 6, 1969 at 8:30 P. M. on the Sidewalks at S. W. 10th St and N. W. 4th Ave. Also at this time Sessa Add. # 2 on the Sewer Assessment. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion to advertise for the January 6, 1969 at the City Commission Meeting at B: 30 P. M. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes CITY ATT0RNEY1S REPORT Clarke Walden read a letter pertaining to Signore & Scirpo. They would like to pay the city $ 900.00 per. lot on the sewer ltin. In return the city would release their lein. Mr. Walden has drawn up a Resolution as said above. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Thornhill seconded the Motion. All in favor say Aye No Nayes PROPOSED T. V. CABLE 8:15 P. M. Mr. Walden read a letter for a request for a Public Hearing on a proposed Cable Television Ordinance. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion for a Public Hearing on Jan. 20, 1969 at 8: 15 P. M. Commissioner Thornton seconded the Motion. All in favor say Aye No Nayes Mr. Walden asked about the building at 126 N. E. 1st Ave. There are three lots involved. The owner is willing to keep all three lot together if the city would waive one of its assessments. Two of the lots were assessed at $1,200.00 and the third at $ 548.00. The owner will pay the $1,200.00 on the two lots if the city will release the $548.00 on the third. This request was tabled and the commission asked if Mr. L. Sparkman would come to the next meeting. CITY CLERK1S REPORT City Clerk E. R. Clay read a letter from the Dania Chamber of Commerce asking permission to let Santa Claus for one hour at the city parking lot. On December 13 , 1968. All in favor say Aye No Nayes t: The Hallandale Chamber of Commerce invited the Commission & their guests to attend their 15th Annual Banquet on December 6, 1968 at 7:OOP. M. The cost is $ 10.00 per. person. GENE KESSINGER A letter was from Mr. Gene Kessinger. Mr. Kessinger turned in his resignation from the Civil Service Board. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion to accept the resignation. Commissioner Waiters seconded the Motion. All in favor say Aye No Nayes HEART ASSOCIATION A letter from the Heart Association was read asking the commission to pcimit them to have their Drive in the city on Feb. 17 thru Feb. 23,1969. Commissioner Kelly made a Motion to grant the request. Secondcdby Commissioner Waiters . All in favor say Aye No Nayes NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOC. A letter also was read from the National Sclerosis asking permission to have their Drive March 8, thru March 16, 1969. Also they want to hold a Tag Day on March 15 , 1969. Commissioner Waiters madn a Motion and it was seconded by Commissioner Thornton to grant the request. All in favor say Aye No Nayes -3- MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETING, DANIA, FLORIDA -4- IIELD ON DECEMBER 2 , 1968 VARIANCE REQUEST MrPaul Piccirillo of 337 N. E. 2nd Ct. Dania, Florida request a variance to allow Concrete Products Manufacturing in M-2 zone on W-' of NE ;; of NE '-z of NE 4 of Section 4-51-42 less the E. 501 therefrom,located at 2340 Stirling Road, Hollywood, Florida. It was stated that there would be a [Meeting at the Broward County Court House on December 5 , 1968 at 7:45 P. M. Mayor Houston will attand the Meeting to represent the City. WALL INSURANCE AND PENSION PLAN A bill in the amount of 19,876.00 for the Pension Plan for the year. From 10-1-68 to 10-1-69. The Commission requested the City Clerk to see it part of the bill could be paid so the Commission could look into the plan. The bill was tabled till next meeting. SPINA-CUSPILICH & COMPANY A bill in the amount of $ 480.00 for 32hours at $15.00 an hour was presented to the Commission to be paid . A Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to pay the bill. Commissioner Waiters seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes RESOLUTION A Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to Clean up the Water E Sewer Bills. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters. All in favor say Aye ® No Nayes BOARDS PLANNING & ZONING ELECTRICAL BOARD PLUMBING BOARD GEN. CONTRACTOR A.L. PALMER ROBERT LACROIX WARREN BLUST JAKE CROUCH GUS BRICE GROOVER PARSONS EDDIE CORNELIUS PETE BROOME J. S. CLARK THOMAS J. ATTAWAY PALMERiSCHUBERT FRANK EBY CHESTER BYRD WILLIAM KOERNER H. A. DELEVOE WILLIAM E. JACKSON HARRY HILLARD ZONING CONSULTANT LUTHER SPARKMAN COMMISSIONER THORNHILL REPORT Commissioner Thornhill, Chairman of the Finance Committee, made a Motion that the city money fnom the Gen. Fund be thanferred to the Water Fund. Also the money from Perpetual Cerdetery fund be invested in U. S. Bonds. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Thornton . A request was made for the City Clerk to get a cash balance and bring the total to the next meeting. • Also that the Self-Insurance on the Dania Fishing Pier in the amount of $5,000 .00 be invested. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes O COMMISSIONER THORNTON RE PUBLIC HEARING AT 8:ao P. M. PLANNING E ZONING BOARD COMMISSIONER THORNTON MADE A Motion for a Public Hearing at 8:00 P: M. January 14, 1969 at the City Hall. Lots 1,2, and 3, Block 1 College Homesites from existing Business Zoning Classification to Cl Zoning Classification wich is Gas Stations. Commissioner Thornton made a Motion to have a Public O Hearing. Commissioner Kelly seconded the Motion. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston yes COMMISSIONER WAITERS REPORT Commissioner Waiters asked about the Streets in the N. W. section. The job had been bid on with out success. ( Only one Bidder) - -4- Cont. MINUTES OF COMMISSION MEETING, DANIA , PLOP.IDA. -5- HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1968 COMMISSIONER WAITERS REPORT Cont. Mayor Houston stated that he will get more information on tixiftg. the streets . It was suggested that Mr. Houston have the information for the next commission meeting. ADVERTISE FOR A CITY MANAGER The City Managers job is to be advertised . A Motion was made by Commissioner Kelly and seconded by Commissioner Waiters. Kelly yes Thornhill yes Thornton yes Waiters yes Houston ' Yes COMMISSIONER KELLY REPORT Commissioner Kelly asked Commissioner Houston to report on the new light poles at the City Parks. Mayor Houston reported that at Prost Park they needed five poles and the electrical work was very bad. The poles at West Side Park would have to replaced by two new poles. It was suggested that the poles could be delivered in three weeks. Also that Robert La Croix should do the work. It was discussed the City Mechanic should buy his own tools and that the City Clerk should talk to the mechanic about getting the tools and paying the City back so much out of each pay. Commissioner Kelly asked for a Meeting of the Utility Committee Sat. December 7, 1968. about 9:00 A.M. There beingno.further.,business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Robert E. Houston Mayor-Commissioner E. Clay City Cerk-Audit r (cm) r -5-