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HomeMy WebLinkAbout31137 - MINUTES - City Commission s as ., AdIkk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, HELD FEBRUARY 20, 1967. ® The City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, met in Regular Session in the Commission Room at the City Hall. Present were: MAYOR-COMMISSIONER RICHARD 14AMT COMMISSIONERS JAMES G. ADAMS GUS S. BRICE ROBERT KELLY BOISY N. WAITERS CITY ATTORNEY CLARKE WALDEN CITY MANAGER STANLEY GOLDBERG CHIEF OF POLICE (ASST.) WILLIAM JONES BUILDING INSPECTOR ARMAND WELLS CITY CLERK MARY THORNHILL The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Marant, after which Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were held. MINUTES: Regular meeting held February 6 and Special meeting held January 31, 1967, to be approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams that the minutes be approved as read . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: O Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes ® ORDINANCE: Creating a new zoning division to be known as 11AP-1 Amusement Park District." (Third Reading) City Attorney Walden read the ordinance entitled: ® AN ORDINANCE amending Article IV, Chapter 28, Code of Ordinances, City of Dania, Florida, to create a new division known as "AP-1. Amusement Park District"; and further amending article IV, Chapter 28, Code of Ordin- ances, City of Dania, Florida, concerning said "AP-1. Amusement Park District" by adding sections governing or specifying purpose of district, uses permitted, uses prohibited, plot size limitations, height limitations, set back and parking; and providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be repealed to the extent of such conflict; and providing that the ordinance shall become effective as of its passage and adoption, on third reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice that the ordinance be passed on third and final reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and the roll being called, the Commissioners E3 voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes ORDINANCE: Setting the occupational license fees for Commercial Seaports. (Second Reading) '� -1- 3 ' Np.jlr City Attorney Walden read the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 495 of the City of Dania, Florida, by providing a new Occupational License Fee for Commercial Seaports; and ratifying and confirm- ing said ordinance No 495 in all other respects; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and providing that this ordinance shall be in force and effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. Commissioner Brice pointed out that, 'in Section 1, the sentence reads "the annual occupational license fee for each commercial seaport within the City of Dania shall be $100 .00 plus $1.00 per ton for each ton in excess of 75,000 tons of freight. . ." . He stated that it was his understanding that it should be $1.00 for ® each 1,000 tons in excess of 75,000 tons of freight. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams that the ordinance be passed on second reading with the one correction to read "the annual occu- pational license fee for each commercial seaport within the City of Dania shall be $100.00 plus $1.00 per 1,000 tons inrexce'ss;-of 75,000 ® tons of freight shipped or received, etc." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes ® Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes TRANSFER OF 4 COP LICENSE from JacV Valentine's ^ar of Music, to The Country Club Theatre. ® (Second Reading) City Attorney Walden advised that he was told by City Clerk Thornhill that she has not received a report from the Police DepartVaent. Det- ective Sgt. Jones stated that they have been advised, but have not as yet come in to the Police Department to be processed. i It was suggested that this be tabled until the next meeting. TRANSFER OF 4 COP LICENSE from Martin, Inc. , the Banyan Club, to Russell Golden. (First Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Brice that this be tabled. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes ffi Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes RECO2,1ENDATIONS from the February 14 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. (1) Public Hearing, 7: 30 P.M.: Martin Steyer, requests 1 foot variance from rear setback requirements. Legal: Lots 14 thru 20, Block 8, College Tract, 2nd Addition. • Address: 430-440 Phippen Road. motion was made by Mr. Erwin that the variance be granted as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. DeMuzzio, and passed unanimously. 0 -2- `,- A motion was made by Commissioner Adams to hold a public hearing for Martin Steyer on March 20, 1967, at 8: 30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, and the roll being called, the ® Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes ® Marant Yes ( 2) Richard Spornraft, 6920 N.W. 22nd Court, Hollywood, requests change of zoning from B-2 to M-1. Legal: Lots 4, 8 & 9, Block 3, Victory Heights. Address: Property adjoins railroad between S.W. ® 2nd T—race and S .W. 2nd Place. A motion was made by Mr. DeMuzzio to recommend a public hearing for a change of zoning to be hold March 14, 1967, at 8:00 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mr. Erwin, and carried unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to accept the zoning Board's recommendation, .and authorize the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: • Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes • (3) Mount Zion Church, represented by Horace McCutcheon, requests approval of parking plans. Legal: Lots 16 & 17, Block 4, Town of Dania. Address: 217 N.W. 5th Avenue. A motion was made by Mr. Sessa that this be approved, with • the understanding that they have the letter notarized and a time limit be included in the letter. The motion was seconded by Mr. DeMuzzio, and passed unanimously. Mr. McCutcheon was present and presented the notarized letter giving the church the right to use the property until the lot title is trans- ferred over to the church. Mr. McCutcheon explained that Mr. Collins is going to deed the lot to the church. A motion was made by C.,anissioner Brice to accept the Zoning Boards recommendation. lhr .zo_-*.On was seconded by Commissioner Waiters, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: • Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes (4) Vernon Begley, requests variance permit to build a garage as close as possible to rear and side lot line. Legal: Lot 12, Block 3, Poinciana Park Address: 301 N.E. 2nd Avenue • (5) T. F. Joynes, requests same as above Legal: Lots 7 & 8, Block 3, Poinciana Park Address: 301 N.E. 1st Court -3- • (6) Lawrence J. Cuthbertson, requests same as above A, Legal: Lot 16, Block 3, Poinciana Park Address: 317 N.E. 2nd Avenue ® (7) Roy M. Clemmer, requests same as above Legal: Lot 17, Block 3, Poinciana Park Address: 321 N.E. 2nd Avenue (8) Charles A. Elliston, requests same as above. Legal: Lot 5, Block 3, Poinciana Park Address: 325 N.E. 2nd Avenue A motion was made by Mr. Byrd that these 5 items be tabled until such time as these persons can be present. The motion was seconded by Mr. DeMuzzio, and carried unanimously. • No action. (9) Herbert, Richard & Robert Marant, requests approval of rough plans for building and parking. Legal: Lots 7 6 8, Block 28, Town of Dania Address: 130 S.W. 2nd Court A motion was made by Mr. DeMuzzio to pass the plans as pre- sented, subject to submission of final plans. The motion was seconded by Mr. Erwin, and passed unanimously, with the ex- ception of Mr. Schaefer, who abstained from voting "since I am an appointment of Mr. Marantrs" . No action. (10) Mr. Lloyd L. Dilworth, represented by Architect Stefen H. Zachar, requests city to vacate the E '5 feet of a ® 20 foot alley between S.W. 12th Avenue and S.W. llth Avenue; also, to relocate alley between S.W. 15th St. And S.W. 16th St. 10 feet to the North. Legal: All of Block 1 and Lots 4, 5, 7, 8 8 9, Block 2, Liberty Heights. Address: Between S.W. 15th St. 8 S.W. 16th St. A motion was made by Mr. Sessa to recommend to the City Commission that the city vacate the E 5 feet of the alley. The motion was seconded by Mr. DeMuzzio, and passed unanimously. City Attorney Walden advised that on the vacation of any street, alley, 0 or right of way, there must be a public hearing held by the City Com- mission. Building Inspector Wells presented the plans for vacation of the alley together with Charles DeMuzzio, representative of the Zoning Board. S City Attorney Walden asked if there was any reason that he does not have his plans. Charles DeMuzzio replied that he needs the vacation of the 5 feet be- fore he can go into the planning. Building Inspector Wells stated that in order for the man to get the lease he first has to get the 5 feet vacated, then he will get his plans. Commissioner Brice suggested that the man be present at the public hearing with his plans. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams to authorize a public hearing to be held March 20, 1967, at 8:15 P.M. The motion was seconded by _)naissioner Kelly, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: -4- • :r'sr;-ram;4 4Pyh }i y� 4 0 Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes ® Marant Yes (11) Unfinished Business: A motion was made by Mr. Sessa that Mr. DeMuzzio be ® appointed as representative of the Zoning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Byrd,- and passed unanimously. No action. (12) Old Business Continued: Baptist Church • Legal: Lot 1, Block 2, West Moorland Subdivision Address: Corner of 10th Court & Ind Street. A motion was made by Mr. Byrd to table this until they get some definite plans from the interested parties . The motion was seconded by Mr. Sessa, and carried unanimously. S No action. (13) Old Business Continued: Traffic trip light at inter- section of Taylor Road and Federal Highway. A Mr. Schaefer asked Building Inspector Wells if he will find out from Mr. Goldberg (City Manager) if he has requested the installation of this traffic trip light. City Attorney Walden stated that Mr. Goldberg indicates that he has requested the State Road Department to make a study of this inter- secuion. Mr. Goldberg stated that he has a letter stating that they are making that study. No action. BILLS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY to be approved for payment. A list of the bills for the month of January are attached to and made a part of these minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams that the bills be paid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelly, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes REQUEST OF E. L. CORNELIUS for a Master Plumber's License. Mayor Marant explained that, according to Commissioner'Waiters' memorandum, there is a question of Mr. Cornelius taking a test back in 1949 and passing it in order to qualify for a Masterts License. Mayor Marant stated that his advise, based on what conversations he has had with a few Commissioners, would be for Mr. Cornelius to re- take the test. Mr. Cornelius explained that he took the test for the first time in 1947 and failed, so he went to school„took the test the second time, and passed the test. He continued, 'when I came for my license Miss Costello told me that she would have to give me a Journeyman Cdrdl +rirh the stipulation that he is to work over there (West side) not on the East Side of town. He stated that she further told him that -S- s Ilr,�t 5t'.. `Iy eventually "we will give you your contractor's license, but you must agree to work over there." He stated that he agreed to work only on the W,!Lt side of town. „? ' ® Mayor Marant asked City Clerk Thornhill if there are any records of this test in the City files . r TFJ.. F Mrs . Thornhill replied that she could find no records . E!I' Mr. Cornelius stated that he is licensed by the County as a Master "( ® Plumber, and he was getting permits from the City up until 1953,' at which time he was told he could not� get any permits. He stated that- a he is now on the Plumbers Examination Board for the City. Commissioner Kelly suggested that if the man is qualified, and he .J , made 92 on his test before (as he earlier stated) then he ought to ass again. r be able to take the test again and it a b' • g P g x; Commissioner Brice stated that it has been the practice of the examining boards that the records are not put in the files in the City Hall, with the exception of those who passed the examination. Then after the license is either issued or not issued the papers • are destroyed so that they will not get out and be passed around. The result is that we have no records of Mr. Cornelius having passed this examination. He stated that if he could find someone who was on the examining board at the time he took the examination, and if that person will certify that Mr. Cornelius passed the examination, then he (Brice) would agree to grant him the license. But if not, then he • suggested that Mr. Cornelius take the examination again. He stated -r. that he would be willing to waive the examination fee. Mayor Marant asked if Mr. Cornelius would be willing to take an exam- ination from the City of Dania examination board if they got an exam- ination from another city. Mr. Marant also stated that he would look • through the records along with Mr. Wells and Mrs. Thornhill to see what they can find regarding this test. CONSIDER APPLICATION OF LOIS ANN CARD, doing business as Card's Residence for Girls, for a variance permit on Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Shelter Islands 3rd Addition. Present • Zoning --- R-1. Mayor Marant stated that he asked that this be placed on the agenda for this meeting, because he felt that it was their duty to resolve this one way or the other. He further stated that, based on the affidavits that both attorneys have presented to the City Manager, • Mr. Goldberg will have to make a decision one way or the other on this. He stated that, since Mr. Moriarity is not present, who is representing Mrs. Card, and Mr. Paoli, who represents the residents in the area, is present, he did not know if they could do very much without both counsels being present. • City Manager Goldberg stated that he received affidavits from both attorneys, but their statements in the affidavits are conflicting. He stated that the City Attorney has ruled that it is the obligation of the licensee to prove that they were in business before the re- zoning took place; therefore, the burden of proof is placed on Mrs. Card . He added that, with this in mind, the request for a license • will be disapproved. ORDINANCE: Change of zoning from B-2 to M-1, the N 673 ' of the W 425 ' of the E 3/4 of the SEk of the NWT less canal, Sec. 35-40-42. (Second Reading) • A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly that the ordinance be appro- ved on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, -6- • and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: ® City Attorney Walden reported that Mr. Carney asked him to pre- sent to them tonight a resolution concerning certain miscellaneous matters pertaining to the Sanitary Sewer System; such as the con- tents of septic tanks being pumped directly into the sewer system, another providing that the owners of private property shall not have the right at any time to open manhole covers connected into • the sanitary sewer system. It was suggested that, since Mr. Carney is not present to tell them what he wanted in the resolution, this be tabled until the special meeting to be held next Mo:iday'night. Commissioner Brice stated that there are a couple other items that he would like to • bring up at that meeting pertaining to the sewers. City Attorney Walden stated that he has one or two changes or additions that he is recommending they make in the sewer ordinances. One concerns the definition of just what contractors can hook up the sewers . He suggested that they have a meeting very quickly so • that they can get these matters resolved. He suggested that they have a meeting Wednesday. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to hold a special meeting Wednesday, February 22, at 5:15 P.M. . The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and the roll being called, the Commissioners • voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes • Marant Yes Commissioner Brice suggested that these changes and proposed re- solutions be taken up at this meeting Wednesday. City Attorney Walden advised that the proposed charter changes have • to be advertised for 30 days, he stated that since the legislation goes into session on April 3rd, they ought to get going on them. Commissioner Brice advised that at the public hearings on the pro- posed charter changes, they were proposing to take them as a package. However, the City Attorney advised that he thinks it advisable to • advertise this and present each charter change as a special act. City Attorney Walden reported that he received a letter from the Airport manager concerning the Pittsburgh Pirates practicing at the airport, and the particular area that was requested is not available. However, the airport director did mention another part of the airport 0 that might be available, so he (Walden) would send another letter to . the County about that area. CITY •IANAGERIS REPORT: City !Manager Goldberg reported that at the last meeting they re- 0 ceived bids for Police cars, but there was a question of whether all sealers had an opportunity to bid; therefore, it was postponed until this meeting. -7- • M f ? Ile stated that they still have only the one bid. He stated that he understood from the Detective Sgt. that the Police Chief and Sgt. Jones contacted these other dealers, and they stressed the fact that they were not interested because they had to take the trade-in. iz Commissioner Brice asked in a case such as this when they have 7* advertised for bids, and in fact postponed it, and still only y . 'r received one bid, that they should open this bid, and if they found it favorable they could accept it? ,ra City Attorney Walden advised that they' should. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to open the bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and the roll being called, the L, Commissioners voted as follows: L, Adams Yes t Brice Yes r Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes City Manager Goldberg presented the bid as follows: SLATON CHEVROLET: 1 1967 Police Car, per specifications, delivered: . $ 2,388.06 ® Less trade in (Car No. 1) 550.00 Net cost to City 1,838.06 2 1967 Police Cars, per specifications, delivered: $ 4,776 .12 Less trade in (Cars 1 6 2) 1 200.00 ® Net cost to City 3,576.12 City Manager Goldberg stated that the larger tires would be an additional $40.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to accept the bids for the A two police cars, for $3,576.12, plus $40.00 for the oversize tires. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes ,S Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes City Manager Goldberg presented a bill from All Construction Company for the balance due on the drainage of Old Dixie Highway. Amount of bill - $14,786.47. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice that final payment be made to All Construction Company. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams , and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes �j City [-tanager Goldberg requested permission to let out for bids the sealing of the courts at the Frost Park Recreation Center, tennis and bail courts . Estimated cost - approximately $800.00. -8- lie 4� A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to advertise for bids for sealing the ball courts at Frost Park, bids to be received March 20 , 1967, at 8:45 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes City Manager Goldberg reported on an-appearance and request before the County Commission in regards to their program on secondary road funds. At this appearance he requested that they consider including in their funds the following streets: (1) S.E. Fifth Avenue, from Beach Boulevard to Sheridan St. ® (2) N.W. 12th,Avenue, from Tigertail Road to Griffin Road. (3) Beach Boulevard, from US #1 to the Beach. (4) US #1 from Dixie Highway south to Hollywood. ( 5) Griffin Road, in the general vicinity of N.W. 12th Avenue. (6) Old Dixie Highway, north from loth Street parallel ® to the railroad track to US #1. City Manager Goldberg reported on the bids received for re-roofing of the Old Dania Bank Building. The low bid was from Glover's Roof- ing Contractors , for $1,347.00 . The Building Inspector had gotten in touch with them and requested that they give us a letter certify- ing that it is guaranteed for 5 years. They have that letter, there- fore he was recommending approval of this bid, subject to an agreement being prepared and approved by Mr. Walden. Commissioner Brice stated that at the time we advertised for this roof, the question came up that each contractor would submit a figure ® as to what additional cost it would be to get a bonded roof. He sug- gested that, before this contract be awarded, that be looked into. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to table this until Wednesday night, and at that time a figure for a 15 year bond will be submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Waiters, and the roll being ® called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes • Marant Yes City Manager Goldberg presented a letter from All Construction Company for $1,437.00 for additional work required working around.the existing 6 inch castirofi water line on Old Dixie Highway. He stated that the engineers have looked at it, and in their opinion, the pipe is not a salvageable; however, if they find that any part of it is salvageable, then they should. A motion was made by Commissioner Brice that the City Manager be given the authority to go ahead and replace or, using all the used pipe pos- sible, to proceed with the repair on Dixie Highway; to declare this an emergency situation, and therefore can be-+done without putting it out for bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes -9- 1&' +F' City Manager Goldberg reported that in his discussion with the County, concerning Dania Beach Boulevard, they requested the City _A to make every effort to get the series of rights-of-way on Beach Boulevard at US #1. City Manager Goldberg presented a letter from Attorney Robert Dubow _n regards to the request of George Arcaro replat of Holly- wood Manors. He requested that the City cancel the public hearing scheduled for April 17, 1967; and continue the matter until the principles are able to overcome some problems. Commissioner Brice stated that several months ago they advertised for the painting of the water tank, at which time they did not get bids. Mr. Houston stated atithat time that possibly the reason they did not get bids was because they put a time limit on it. He sug- gested to the Commission that they advertise for the painting of O the water tank, with the stipulation that when they advertise the work is to be done within a 6 month period, and that the period of time required be so designated as to the engineers recommendation. But that they could bid on the basis that this work could be done any time within that 6 months that they so specify in their bid. O A motion was made by Commissioner Brice to advertise for bids for painting of the water tank, with the stipulation that the work be done within a 6 month period, with the amount of time taken to do the job designated by the City Engineer. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams. O Commissioner Kelly asked if the specifications aren't already drawn it. Commissioner Brice replied that the specifications have been drawn up for possibly two years now. The roll being called, the Commissioners voted as- follows: O Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes O Commissioner Adams asked what is the status on the surface work that has to be done in conjunction with the sewer project. Commissioner Brice asked if Mr. Philpott has a punch list. City Attorney Walden stated that he understands from Mr. Carney that O Mr. Phi.lpott does have such a list. Commissioner Brice suggested that anyone who has a complaint should put it in writing to be sure that the work gets done. City Attorney Walden suggested that the newspapers give it a little advertising to let the people know that they must come in and present a written Com- plaint. Mir . Aaron Ned, 17 S.W. 8th Avenue, asked what happened to the paving that was supposed to be done on his street. Mayor Marant explained that the actual cost of the project was so much C higher than the estimated cost that they asked Commissioner Waiters to inform the people of the higher cost and find out if they still want the paving done before they go ahead and let it out for bids . Commissioner Kelly reported on the Land and Sea Festival that the other three cities involved (Hallandale, Hollywood and Davie) are seeming to go along with their share of the cost; so he recommended that Dania put up the $1,200 .00 as their share. -10- O ra. 1:R5 A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to go along and give our support to the Land & Sea Festival, in the amount of $1,200.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Adams Yes Brice Yes Kelly Yes for Waiters Yes Marant Yes Commissioner Waiters stated that he would like to have a meeting L2' tomorrow of the Human Relations Committee. Commissioner Kelly ` suggested that they ought to have a couple days notice, because they may have other committments. Mayor Marant suggested they set it for Thurdday night. 7a, Commissioner Brice stated that rc ' g ardin g the $1200.00 that was just approved for the Land & Sea Festival, they do not have a fund for this, so it will have to come from the Parks & Playgrounds & Recreational Department. It comes out of the whole Parks & Play- Y ggrrounds budget. He stated that there is $5,000 for Westside Park, ' " ® 55 ,000 for Frost Park, $2,5b0 for Houston Park, $1,500 for Wayside Park, $500 for Mullikin, and $1,500 for City Hall. So when it is divided u out of the whole thin it is not.�, p g, going to hurt any one of the parks budget. It is a recreational type of program, there- fore I think it should come out of the Parks & Playgrounds budget. 0 A motion was made by Commissioner Kelly to authorize the City Man- ager to take the $1,200 for the Land & Sea Festival from the Rec- reation Fund. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brice, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follo,5s: Adams Yes 0 Brice Yes Kelly Yes Waiters Yes Marant Yes Mayor Marant presented a letter from Lawyers Long & McMurrough, 0 concerning a conflict of addresses on North Federal Highway for Poodle Palace and also a location owned by Mr. & Mrs. Simpson. He stated that the City is not in the addressing business, so he did not feel that it was up to us to resolve it. He suggested that the two parties concerned should settle their differences. He suggested that they be so informed. • Mayor Marant reported that, in regards to the trees along S.W. Fourth Avenue, along the railroad tracks, he suggested that some- thing should be done to get and keep these trees in better con- dition. 0 Commissioner Brice asked Bill Brooks what his suggestion would be in getting a uniform height (the trees vary in height) . He asked if it would be practical to cut them all to a uniform height. He asked what height would be practical. Bill Brooks replied that they should be 6 or 7 foot, then those 0 that are low should be fed and brought up to that height. He also suggested that they wait until they get a little rain before they start fertilizing them. Commissioner Brice stated that he would like to see some of them replaced . He asked Mr. Brooks to give the City Manager an estimate • of what it would cost to replace them. Mr. Brooks stated that he would . City :.Tanager Goldberg asked if Mr. Brooks would also give us a price on what it would cost to fertilize them. 0 -11- Commissioner Kelly stated that he has noticed a few of the palms along US #1 that have died or been run over. Mayor Marant replied that a man came by his store the other day. ® He forgot his name, but he lives next to Bob Grammer, and he said he has some palm trees that he will donate to the City. Mayor Marant suggested that since they are small, they should be taken out to the water plant and taken care of there until they are large enough to plant. Mayor Marant stated that he received a call from Mr. Berreta, of the FEC railroad, and he (Berreta) asked if the City would remove the pipe that are lying behind these trees along Fourth Avenue, that are on the railroad right of way. Charlie AcDaniels reported that on N.W. 1st Street there are some ® manholes that are below the water table, and when it rains the water stands over the road. Mayor Marant asked if City Manager Goldberg would look into it. City Manager Goldberg stated that Mr. Carney would like to have included in the sewer providions a penalty for any unauthorized ® person lifting the covers of the manholes. He asked if this pro- vision couldn't be included in the ordinances. Bill Rhodes stated that the Chamber of Commerce has been getting compla'_nts that there are no policemen': on the beach on weekends. He asked if there is any reason why there cannot be a regular police- man to patrol the beach. Det. Sgt. Jones replied that Tom Walsh has suffered a mild stroke, and the beach patrolman had to be pulled off the beach to replace Tom temporarily. But he stated that the situation would be corrected this week end. A Bernard Sinclair reported that his home was broken into about two months ago . The police came and investigated, and there was no apprehension of the culprit. He stated that there are 12 to 13 policemen on duty during the day, but only 2 or 3 at night. It would seem to' him (Sinclair) that possibly a re-evaluation ought to ® be made as to the placement on help. Mr. Sinclair asked as to the status of the Pittsburgh Pirates hope of coming to Dania. Mayor Marant briefly explained what has happened to date. Mr. Sinclair then asked if a committee has been named to check into the reasons for their leaving the Fort Meyers area. Mayor • Marant stated that he has not heard any reasons for their leaving the' other cities. Commissioner Brice stated that Mr. Walden has the information as to the Pittsburgh Pirates leaving Deerfield -Beach. Charles DeMuzzio reported, in reference to street markers, some of them are leaning, some are out of place, they are illegible, etc. He asked that this be looked into. City Manager Goldberg stated that they want to complete the sewers first before they go into this. '"here being no further business, the meeting adjourned. 1 Mary Thornhill City Clerk-Auditor -12- Richard Marant Mayor-Commissioner i