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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (3) MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1980 Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale Roll Call: Present: Mayor: James Adams Vice-Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Attorney: Frank'Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudy Rigo Buildina Official : Paul •Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 1. 'A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September,23,. 1980; and the special meetings of September 18th, 25th, and 29th, 1980. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Public Hearings: a) City Attorney Adler read the title of an ordinance amending Section 4-18 (a) of the code of ordinances of the City of Dania, to exempt holders of club licenses concerning the hours to sell alcoholic beverages. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing, . after hearing several Dania residents express their approval and disapproval of this ordinance,, Mayor Adams closed.the Dublic hearing, and opened to the Commission :for action. Vice-Mayor Bertino made a motion to approve this ordinance on first reading, Commissioner Donly seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. The , motion failed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Hirsch-no Commissioner Cook-no Mayor Adams-no Commissioner Donly-no b) City Attorney Adler read the title of an ordinance approving the plat of Twin Marina's on the property located along Gulfstream Road, approxi- mately 120.50 feet north of Northeast Third Street. Mayor Adams then opened the public hearing, after hearing no one speak in favor or opposition to this ordinance, Mayor Adams then closed the Dublic hearing, and opened to the Commission for action. Commissioner Cook made a motion to approve this plat on first reading, it was then seconded by Commissioner Hirsch. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Adams-yes Commissioner Donly -yes c) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Harbour Towne Marina" on the property located on Northeast Third Street and presently known as "Houston Park" and surrounding properties. Commissioner Hirsch made a motion to continue this item until the next Regular Commission meeting of October 28th, 1980, so that the principals requesting approval of this plat can be present to give their presentation. The motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting 1. October 14, 1980 d) Mayor Adams read the title of a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affair's, under the Florida Financial Assistance from the Community Services Act. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt this resolution. The motion passed unanimously. 3. City Manager Marant requested a motion to be made rejecting all bids con- cerning the street sweeping machine. Mr. Marant stated that with the City of Dania making this type of commitment, he would rather have more time to review more bids for a proper selection and recommendation to be made to the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to reject all bids received on the street sweeping machine. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Attorney A.J. Ryan representing Broward Cablevision, Inc. , and the represent- atives John Figueroa, George Jostlin, and Otto Plate stepped forward to give a report and answendquestions concerning installation and service problems. They stipulated that their new phone number was 434-5001 and reminded the Commission of their grand opening Saturday, October 18, 1980, between the hours of 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. They reported that service could be provided if the condominium association would give them easements to install the lines. 5. Attorney Frank Adler discussed with the Commission, Mr. Clarke Walden's letter dated October 8, 1980, concerning a supplemental escrow agreement between Meadowbrook Lakes, Inc. , and the City of Dania. Mr. Adler recommended to the Commission that by letter or supplemental agreement to authorize Mr. Walden to accept additional or whatever funds that are needed in the escrow fund to complete the construction, and that credit be given against the unit and acreage. charges for whatever additional money deposited. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to put additional funds into the escrow account, which Mr. Clarke Walden, will disperse, for which he will receive a reasonable fee. The motion passed unanimously. 6. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the bills for the month of September, 1980. The motion passed unani- mously. 7. Citizens' comments: Mr. Irving Warman stepped forward to express his concern regarding street prostitution. Mr. Warman left a list titled Motel-prostitution problem control and an article from the Miami Herald dated September 25th for the record. Mrs. Audrey Gaglione stepped forward to express her disagreement about having to put up an extra deposit of $20.00 to change her water account into her new legal name. The Commission authorized City Manager Marant to handle this item for Mrs. Gaglione. Attorney Clarke Walden stepped forward to question the present owner of the Beach Grill 's possible violation of his* lease and the hours he is allowed to open and close. City Manager Marant was instructed to look into this item for Mr. Walden. Administrative Reports: 8. City Manager Marant introduced to the Commission and audience, Mary Wood and Steve Patterson from the firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. , who are conducting the audit for the City of Dania. City Manager Marant brought up discussion concerning issueing an occupational license to Mr. Frank Mirrer for a paint and body shop business located at 1502 S. Dixie Highway. Mr. Marant reminded the Commission of the length of time that this disagreement has been going on, and whether the Commission has any opinions on what other course should be taken to alleviate this situation, without violating a policy decision,by asking Paul Maxwell , Building Official , REGULAR MEETING 2 OCTOBER 14. 1980 y who has complete jurisdiction in this area of administration, to issue this license. Mr. Clarke Walden representing Mr. Mirrer in this case, reported to the Commission his opinions on how this matter has been handled. After further discussion, Commissioner Cook requested that this matter be turned over to the administration for action. 9. Commission Comments: Mayor Adams read a letter from a Mr. Joe Baines concerning a suggested resolution to establish a Broward Municipal Resource Recovery Authority. He suggested that the League of Cities handle this matter. Vice -Mayor Bertino reported that the Catholic Church has offered to lease part of their land to the City of Dania for park purposes. City Attorney Adler just reminded the Commission of being very careful of their selection of the members on the Code Enforcement Board. City Manager Marant reminded the Commission of the expiration of membership on the Housing Authority of Mr. Tom Sette.and Dr. Raymond Walker. The Commission instructed City Manager Marant to write a letter to these individuals as to whether or not they would like to continue their membership. A motion was made by Commission Donly, seconded by; Commissioner Cook to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously. -COMMISSIONER CITY CLERK-AUDITOR REGULAR MEETING 3 OCTOBER 14, 1980 I AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 14, 1980 8:00 P.M. MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12:00 MIDNIGHT Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : 5 1. Approval of Minutes from the regular meeting of September 23, 1980, f and special meetings of September 18th, 25th, and 29th, 1980. 2. Public Hearings: t a) First reading of ordinance amending Section 4-18 (a) of the code of ordinances of the City of Dania, to exempt holders of club licenses concerning hours to sell alcoholic beverages. '1 b) First reading of ordinance approving the plat of Twin Marina's on the property located along Gulfstream Road, approximately 120.50 l feet north of Northeast Third Street. c) First reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Harbour Towne Marina" on the property located on Northeast Third Street and presently known as "Houston Park" and surrounding properties. d) First' reading of a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, under the Florida Financial Assistance from t` Community Services Act. 3. Recommendation from City Manager Marant on street sweeping machine. 4. Report from Broward Cable T.V. on installation and service problems. 5'.. Discussion and possible action on letter from Attorney Clarke Walden in reference to a supplemental escrow agreement between Meadowbrook• Lakes Inc., and the City of Dania. Exihibit: Letter from Clarke Walden 6. Approval of bills for the month of September. 7. Citizens' comments. 8. Administration reports. A City Manager B; City Attorney 9. Commission comments. A) Mayor Adams B) Vice-Mayor Bertino C) Commissioner Cook D) Commissioner Donly E) Commissioner Hirsch l.)l