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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (29) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 27, 1981 Invocation by Reverend Jones Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd Commissioners: Jean Cook James Adams Robert Donly City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard, Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Lieutenant:: Richard. Lund (represented Chief Rigo) Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the minutes of the special meeting October 5, 1981, and the regular meeting of October 13, 1981, with a correction in the Citizens' Comments by changing the name of Murray Goodman to Murray Gordon. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Public Hearings: a) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on continuation of a request by M.E. Berry and Associates for the City to request that Broward County redesignate SW Fourth Avenue from a collector to a residential street. Building Official Maxwell stepped forward to give a synopsis on what would have to be done for Broward County to be granted this 80' right-a-way, and he recommended that the City request Broward County to redesignate SW Fourth Avenue from a collector to residential street. After discussion from the Commission, the Mayor then closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to redesignate SW Fourth Avenue from a collector to a residential street by amending the Broward County Trafficways Plan from an 80' right-of-way to a 401 ' right-a-way. After lengthy discussion .on this subject matter, the motion failed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-no' Commissioner Byrd-no Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Cook-yes At this time, Item N4 was discussed until City Manager Marant could get the correct amount of the bid received on the correct craft boat. 04 on 3. A request was made by Odabashian International Corp. D/B/A Bishirjian' s Dania agenda) Rug Company to display sale flags outside of their premises for advertisement. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to grant the request from Odabashian International Corp. D/B/A Bishirjian' s Rug Company to display sale flags outside of their premises for a period of 30 days be- ginning October 28, 1981. The motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting -1- October 27, 1981 (#3 on 4. City Manager Marant recommended that Mr. J.L. Lay be awarded the bid for agenda) the correct craft boat in the amount of $1,505.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to award the bid for the correct craft boat to Mr. J.L. Lay in the amount of $1,505.00. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Commissioner Adams requested adoption of a resolution requesting Broward County to install street lights along Stirling Road in Dania. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt the resolution requesting Broward County to install street lights along Stirling Road. The motion passed unanimously. 6. Mayor Bertino read a proclamation officially declaring November 11, 1981, as Veterans' Day. 7. Commissioner Donly requested adoption of a resolution supporting tax reform through sales tax revision. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt a resolution supporting tax reform through sales tax revision, and that this resolution be prepared by the next Commission Meeting of November 10th, 1981, in case there needs to be any revision made to it. The motion passed unanimously. 8. City Engineer, John Farina stepped forward to explain to the Commission the-- proposed Developer's Agreement between the City of Dania and Ocean Waterway Utilities, Inc.. Mr. Farina explained that Mr. O'brien has agreed to the City's Master Plan for the force main on Bryan Road by paying for the installa- tion of this force main from his treatment plant to Bryan Road and to install an oversize force main on Bryan Road from Griffin Road east on Tigertail Road to 14th Way where its intended to connect into the existing gravity line that has been installed recently. He informed that Commission that he expects to have this agreement ready by the November 10th, regular meeting for there consideration and action. 9. City Manager Marant gave a presentation on the problems concerning the parking meters and collection on the beach. Due to vandalism and maintenance this is a significant problem. Mr. Marant informed the Commission of several meetings he has had with his staff on trying to resolve this problem. Mr. Marant added that he expects to have a recommendation ready in the next 30-60 days on the alternatives for solving this problem. Mayor Bertino also requested that Mr. Marant review when the Saturday Corporation lease begins. Mr. Marant stated that he would prepare a memorandum on this for the Commission. 10. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the bills as paid for the month of September, 1981. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Citizens' Comment: Mr. Stanley Rosenberg asked what progress has been made as to when Houston Park will be completed. Mr. Marant informed him that he was not prepared to answer this question, but that the City has received their. $25,000 payment that was due in August. Mr. flarant continued to say that he felt the delay was due to there not receiving all of their permits. Mr. Rosenberg also requested that the Commission consider adopting an ordinance stating the length of time that builders will have in construction of property after they have been issued their building permits. City Attorney Adler in- formed Mr. Rosenberg that the City must conform to the rules of the South Florida Building Code and that he would review this and see if this stipula- tion is in the code. Mr. Vincent Carroll commended City Manager Marant on the action that is being taken for the problem on the beach parking. He also suggested that the City clean the catch basins more often throughout the City to reduce flooding. Regular Meeting -2- October 27, 1981 ti , Dorothy Galbert stepped forward to commend the City for their efforts in trying to solve the beach parking meter problem, and also requested if something could be done about the seaweed at the beach. Murray Gordon stepped forward to give suggestions on raising money through a statewide lottery. 12. Administration reports: City Manager Marant informed the public of conserving their water supply as much as possible and to be aware of a major cutback in the very near future. ADDENDUM: Mayor Bertino informed the Commission of an addendum item for a request from the Dania Chamber of Commerce to display signs in conjunction with Dania Days celebration. Mr. Dominick Colucci stepped forward to request approval of this request and informed the Commission that he has received his permit from the Depart- ment of Transportation. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve this request from the Dania Chamber of Commerce to display signs in the City of Dania in conjunction with the Dania Days celebration which will be held on the 5th and 6th of December. The motion passed unanimously. Administrative reports: (continued) City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that Dr. Berken owner of the old Dania Bank Building has requested release of all restrictions regarding Mortgage Companies, Mortgage Brockerage Companies, and Life Insurance Companies. He also added that he has requested that City Clerk, Wanda Mullikin place this on the next regular meeting agenda of November loth, 1981. Mr. Adler further informed the Commission that the Brief in regards to the Ves Carpenter Suit Appeal was filed yesterday. Citizens' Comments (continued) Mrs. Mildred Jones came forward at this time to request that the road in front(�of her neighbors house be repaired. City Manager Marant requested that she call him the next time that it rains and he will come out and inspect this problem personally to see that it gets repaired. 13. Commission comments: Mayor Bertino informed the audience that Commissioner Donly has been elected President of; the Florida League of Cities. Commissioner Byrd requested that the City put up signs protecting the Manatee along the C-10 Canal . City Manager Marant informed him that he would look into an organization that protects the manatee to see what can be done. Commissioner Byrd also inquired about the houses that are red tagged for demolition. Building Official Maxwell stated that they are going through the demolition process at this time. Commissioner Cook commented on how well the session with the Florida League of Cities went and that the City of Dania is well represented. Commissioner Donly expressed appreciation to the- Commission for their votes of confidence in him as Florida League of Cities President. Regular Meeting -3- October 27, 1981 A motion was made and seconded to adjourn this meeting. /MA OR-- OMMISS N R G' °CITY CLERK-AUDITOR Regular Meeting -4- October 27, 1981 i QTng° Phone: 921.8700 �>> CITY OF -DANIA °+ 100 WEST DANIA BEACH BLVD. DANIA, FLORIDA x 330U PROCLAMATION Of all the important days we celebrate during the year, few are more worthy of special observance than Veterans Day. Citizens of our nation and state live in freedom today because of the contributions and sacrifices made by the men and women who served in the armed forces when our freedom was challenged. Today, more than a million Florida veterans continue their dedication to the highest ideals of Americanism to strengthen the fortress of our prized national freedom. We can never repay our debt to our veterans, for it is beyond any tangible price, but we can show our gratitude for their exemplary deeds. Therefore, -I, John Bertino, Mayor of the City of Dania, Florida, do hereby declare Wednesday,' November 11, 1981, as Veterans Day in Florida and urge all citizens to remember and be thankful for Florida's veterans, servicemen and servicewomen for the devotion they have shown their community, state and nation U � R- R ATE " M iqm (lle d" of tte 'SOU14" AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1981 8:00 P.M. MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12:00 MIDNIGHT Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Dania City Commission w t respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and -for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Invocation by Reverend Jones. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call . 1. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of October 5, and the regular meeting of October 13, 1981. 2. Public Hearings: a) Continuation of request by M.E. Berry and Associates for the City to request Broward County to redesignate SW Fourth Avenue from a collector to a resi- dential street. 3. City Manager's recommendation on awarding of bid for surplus boat. 4. Request by Odabashian International Corp. D/B/A Bishirjian's Dania Rug Company z to display sale flags outside their premises at 234 South Federal Highway. 5. Adoption of resolution requesting Broward County to install street lights along Stirling Road in Dania. Commissioner Adams 6. Request by John G. Burke for the City to officially declare, by proclamation, November 11, 1981, as Veterans' Day. EXHIBIT: Letter 7. Discussion and possible adoption of resolution supporting tax reform through sales tax revision. Commissioner Donly 8. Discussion and recommendation to enter into a. Developer's Agreement between the City of Dania and Ocean Waterway Utilities, Inc. 9. Discussion of alternatives with regard to parking and collection of monies at Dania Beach. 10. Approval of the bills as paid for the month of September, 1981. 11. Citizens ' comments. 12. Administrative reports. a) City Manager b) City Attorney 13. Commission comments. a) Mayor Bertino b) Vice-Mayor Byrd c) Commissioner Adams <, d) Commissioner Cook e) Commissioner Donly s. ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION OCTOBER 279 1981 Request by Dania Chamber of Commerce to display signs in conjunction with Dania Days Celebration. ;r APPEARANCE: Dom Colucci • 1.: • • 1 . • s. •�I4".