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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (59) MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 1977 Invocation by Reverend Van Arsdale - Dania Heights Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert H. Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Robert Donly John Kay City Manager: John Lassiter City Attorney: Jack Milbery Police Chief: Fred Willis Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman u Personnel: Charlene Moore ` Absent: Building Official: Tom Littrell (excused) City Clerk: Wanda`-Muilikin '(elections) Commissioner: Frank Adler Business 1. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Kay to approve the minutes of the special meeting of Jan. 19 ,' workshop meeting of Jan. 19; regular meeting of Jan. 25 , special meeting of Jan. 26 , workshop meeting of Jan. 26•, workshop meeting, r„ of Jan. 27 and special meeting of Jan. 27 .• The motion was passed on a unanimous vote. 2. Citizens Comments Mayor rnad letter from June Silvernale resigning as member of Human Relations Board due to her recent appointment as Commissioner Port Everglades Authority. Mayor Duncanson stated that under the present City Charter the first meeting of the new Commission is held within one week after the General Election. If the new City Charter is selected the first meeting of the new Commission must be held the first Monday after the General Election which in this case would be March 14. Mayor Duncanson will be out of town on business during that time - if at all possible he will try to be back for the swearing in of the new commission. Commissioner Donly reported that the recreation cbpartment is having a picnic for the residents of Dania ( ,date will be discussed at the next meeting) Mr. & Mrs . Moschella presented a survey of de-annexation of their property and a letter regarding Stirling Rd. property as Exhibit A. They stated that a previous survey done with Griffin Rd. was done in error. Mr. & Mrs . Moschella requested that the commission act on this matter as soon as possible so that it may be straightened out by April. Mayor Duncanson stated that this matter will be taken - care of as soon as possible. ' 2/8/77 R ,:; it Meeting � �. 3 . Consideration and possible action on proposals for financing new fire truck. City Manager read bids received from: Barnett Bank Hollywood 5�% Atlantic Bank W. Hlwd. 5kk% (7 of 10/6 needed for Fee) Dania Bank Dania 6% Bank of Hallandale Hallandale 64/ Mayor stated that these were not formal bids and asked City Manager to continue to negotiate with these banks for the best financing. Mr. Lassiter said the fire truck would be available for delivery in one week and that it would have.-.to be tested for approximately five days . Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Bertino ,to allow negotiations 'to continue so that financing could be approved at the next meeting. Motion was carried by all. 4. Consideration and possible action on a request for a variance and a special exception use at property' located' at 1406 S . Fed. Hwy. , legally described as Lots 11 & 12, Block 44, North Hlwd. Subdivision. If permitted would allow an addition to an existing nonconforming service station. Zoning Consultant Luther Sparkman gave a synopsis of the recommendation of Zoning Board from meeting of Feb. l which was to approve request for a variance and special exception to Mr. Gillman petitioner. Mr. Gillman described that he would attach two bays 30 ' X 25 ' deep inside prevailing wall on the S W side of the Building. ' Commissioners requested that the trailers presently on this property be removed within 90 days of this date. Mr. Gillman agreed. A motion was made by Commissioner Kay seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant,•a variance and a special exception for property listed above and also to remove trailers presently on this property within 90 c&ys . Motion passed unanimously. 5. Discussion of amending present utility tax ordinance deleting the $250.00 as a maximum taxable amount. Mr. Milbery said that no action could be taken at this meeting regarding amending this ordinance due to it no having been published by the proper dates . Mayor Duncanson suggested that discussion on this item take place and asked Mr. Lassiter to explain why he wanted this portion of the ordinance deleted. City. Manager Lassiter stated he £eltihis portion was discriminating again&:small users and felt large users were not paying their fair share in taxes in proportion to the amount of utilities being used. Mayor Duncanson agreed with Mr. Lassiter. The administration was instneted to publish the ordinance for 1st reading on Feb. 22 and 2nd & final reading and public hearing March 7 . Results of the Primary Election were read by Mayor Duncanson. 6 . Inter-Office Memo #77-14 to' City Manager from Fire Chief read by Mayor Duncanson recommending appointment of Reverend Arthur D. VanArsdale as Chaplain for the police and fire departments . Motion was made by Commissioner Bertino .seconded by Commissioner Kay to appoint ue-rerend lrthur D. Van Arsdale as Chaplain for the police and fire dept. Motion was carried by all. Mayor Duncanson suggested for insurance purposes that Reverend Van Arsdale be made an employee of the city at a salary of $1.00 per year. Also any specialized equipment needed by Reverend Van Arsdale to carry out his duties would be provided by the city. Motion was made by Commissioner ;'Donly seconded by Commissioner Kay to make Reverend Van Arsdale an employee of the city at a salary of $1.00 per year and supply Reverend Van Arsdale with any specialized equipment he would need to carry out his duties . Motion was carried by all. -2- 2/8/77 - Minut egular Meeting 7 . Discussion and possible action on the county assuminij booking responsibility for the City of Dania Police Dept. Mayor Duncanson asked Police Chief Willis if he knew anything about the system. Chief Willis explained that Ft. Lauderdale has just started this system and that there are quite a few unanswered questions regarding how this systen will actually work. Mayor Duncanson said ore of the reasons that this new procedure came about was because Ft. Lauderdale was letting the County use their jail facilities . The County would automatically take over the booking facilities with Ft. Lauderdale in full agreement. The Leaugue of Cities got a little upset because the County ' would be funding the City of Ft. Lauderdale and Lauderdale 's booking expenses while the other cities would be paying their own expenses . Mayor Duncanson said .that it was too premature to discuss at this time. No action was taken. B. Resolutions a . A motion was made by Commissioner Kay seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt a resolErion expressing, objections to a recent amendment to the South Florida Building Code requiring certain building inspectors- to take an exam for recertification. The motion was carried unanimously. b. Mayor Duncanson suggested that no action be taken on a resolution recognizing the need of and joining in an effort with local governments towards implementing solutions that will produce common water 'quality within Broward County. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino and seconded by Commissioner Donly to tree this resolution. The motion was carried unanimously. c. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino seconded :by. Commissioner Kay to adopt a resolution to DOT to approve requests for signs for the City of Dania on I-95. The motion was carried unanimously. 9 . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino seconded by Commissioner Kay to change the March 8 City Commission meeting to March 7, 1977 because of the general election taking place in the city on March 8. The motion was carried unanimously. 10. A letter was read by Mayor Duncanson written to City Manager Lassiter from Glen Logan, Promotion Director, Y-100. Mr. Lassiter, was asked by Mayor Duncanson if the request by Y-100 to use Dania Beach for a concert on July 4th was satisfactory. Mr.' Lassiter stated that he was still discussing the matter with Mr. Tomani, Recreation Director and that they had not arrived at a decision ' ' at this time . Mr. Lassiter stated that parking facilities and clean up after the concert are strong factors to be considered No action was taken at this time . lommissioner Bertino seconded by Mayor :he bills for the month of January 1977 . Commissioner Kay - Yes ees Commissioner Donly - Yes r !. :ommissioRer Donly and seconded.by Commissioner first reading the ordinance increasing salaries issioners and setting an effective date. . 3 on a 3 - l vote . itn Commissioner Donly - yes yes Commissioner Kay - yes -3- 2/8/77 M es Regular. Meeting Emergency_ Items s A motion was made by. Commissioner Donly seconded by Commissioner Bertino 'to pass a motion for two emergent items to be added to this commission meeting. Motion passed. unanimously. 13. Recommendation by James Stevens , Social Service Director, that consideration and possible action be 'taken on a Manpower Youth Training Program effective March B. Mr. Stevens requested that the commission take advantage of this program. A motion was made by. Commissioner Donly seconded by Commissioner Kay to have,. Mr. Lassiter attend the meeting scheduled with the Manpower Council and to use his discretion in deciding if the city should enter. into an agreement with this program. Motion carried ` . unanimously. 14. A motion was made by commissioner Bertino seconded by Commissioner Donly granting Attorney Milbery permission to }; attend the meeting of special- session 'of the Florida League of Cities to be held in Jacksonville. Expenses will be paid. , by the city. Motion carried unanimously. Commission Comments Commissioner Bertino stated that the Parent/Teachers requested s discussion on the possible closing of one middle school in this area. Commissioners concerned that it might be Olsen Middle School considered for closing but at this time it is too. premature to take any action. Mayor-Commissioner ; City Clerk-Auditor _4_ '; C �� fill 'j �[Q�]1}[T q � PORTGLADEg r(]u�i JijLW6, lilt k. CAOLE AODRE53 (3031 323'3"4 33718 TNI/A MAILING AODRE55: PORT EVERGLADES, FLORIDA D ,p1,T 1HVPD11 HOLLYWOOD e S• FORT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA 33316 January 31 , 1977 i z Mayor Robert Duncanson City of Dania City Hall 100 West Dania Beach Boulev�d Dania, Florida 33004 Dear Bob: regret that I have to submit my resignation as a member It is with deep of the Human Relations Board. issioner for the Port EvergladesAuthority er since my election as Port Commmeetings me to this . I find it imp ossibie for me to atComtrion for aPpo ntin9 gs. I do want to thank you and the n and if I can be of any assistance Board. I truly enjoyed 'the associatio in the future, Please do not hesitate to call on me. As efv'er;� Junk silvernale Com ssioner po Everglades Authority JMs/Pf { cc: Mr. John Lassiter, City Manager r iA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 8, 1977 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION BY REVEREND VAN ARSDALE - Dania Heights Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL BUSINESS 1. Approval of minutes Special meeting of Jan. 19 Wakkshop meeting of Jan. 19 Regular meeting of Jan. 25 Special meeting of Jan. 26 Workshop meeting of Jan. 26 Workshop meeting of Jan. 27 Special meeting of Jan. 27 2. Citizens Comments 3. Consideration and possible action on proposals for financing new fire truck. 4. Public Hearing Consideration and possible action on a request for a tl ' variance and a special exception use at property located at 1406 S . Federal Highway, legally described as lots 11 & 12, Block 44, North Hollywood Subdivision. If permitted would allow an addition to an, existing, nonconforming service station. 5. Discussion on amending present utility tax ordinance deleting the $250.00 as a maximum taxable amount. exhibit: Existing Ordinance #565 6. Discussion of appointing a Chaplain for the Fire and Police Depts . !_ 7 . Discussion and possible action on the County assuming r'! booking responsibility for the City of Dania Police Dept. ' P; exhibit: Letter from L. A Hester .. B. Resolutions: a. Consideration and possible.,action on a resolution expressing objections to recent amendments to the South Florida Building Code requiring certain building inspectors to take an examination for recertification. exhibit: resolution forthcoming b. Consideration and possible action on a resolution C} recognizing the need of and joining in an effort with local governments towards implementing solutions that' will produce common water quality within Broward County. exhibit: resolution forthcoming, c. Consideration and possible action on a resolution to the proper officials requesting exit signs for the City of Page two " Regular Meeting (Agend») " ,2/8/77 Dania on I-95 •Exhibit: resolution forthcoming 9 . Consideration and possible action to change the 'March 8, 1977 Commission Meeting to March 7, 1977. 10 . Consideration and possible action on proposal from Y-100 . for a. concert on Dania Beach the Fourth of July. Exhibit: Letter from Glen Logan 11. Approval of the Bills for the month of January 1977 . ADDENDUM 12 . First -reading of ordinance increasing salaries of the Mayor and Commissioners and setting effective date. EXHIBIT: Ordinance (forthcoming) fi r a. Regular Commission Agenda -2- February 8 , 19,77