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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86191 - MINUTES - City Commission • r MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, • HELD JULY 6-1964. 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 VERA L. HILL • COMMISSIONERS ROBERT L. GRAMMER VIRGIL TARPLEY JOSEPH D. THORNTON S. ELLIS YOUNG CITY ATTORNEY CLARKE WALDEN CITY MANAGER LESTER E. CULVERSON • BUILDING INSPECTOR CHARLES LINDEMAN CHIEF OF POLICE MONTIE F. SMITH CITY CLERK MARY THORNHILL The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by Mayor Hill, after • which Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and invocation was held. Mayor Hill: Before we get into the business of the meeting tonight, I would like to say a couple words on behalf of the City of Dania to express how proud we are of the wonderful job our Police Depart- ment did at the Fourth of July Celebration at the Dania Pier. We are very proud of these men, and we are very proud of Chief Smith. • Also we would like to include the Fire Department. You all did an excellent job. Commissioner Grammer: While we are on that subject, Mayor, I would like to recommend a citation fo r the two Policemen, Ben Shine and Robert Cowrey, that were on the pier, also, the Volunteer Fireman, • Skip Land., who pulled in the Hollywood Fire Chief, Mr. Cook. A motion was made by Commissioner Grammer to give a citation to these three men, plus one for the Fire Department and one for the. Police Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Young, and the • roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer. Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes • (1) Minutes of meetings of June 15 and June 22, 1964 to be approved. A motion was .made by Commissioner Tarpley to adopt the minutes as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Grammer, and the roll • being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes (2) Ordinance: Rezoning of a portion of the NET of the NET of the SWT of Section 3-51-42, from B-2 to C-1. (Third Reading) Attorney Walden: This is an ordinance amending the zoning classi- fication of the parcel designated herein as Parcel 1 , so that said parcel 1 shall have C-1 zoning classification and may be specifi- cally used for a place of business for the operation ofria gasoline service station, and amending the zoning classification of the par- cel designated herein as Parcel 2, so that said parcel 2 shall have C-1 zoning classification, except that parcel 2 shall not be used for a place of business for the operation of a gasoline service sta- tion, because of proximity of location of Parcel 1, and amending the zoning classification of the parcel designated -herein as Parcel 3, so that said parcel 3 shall have B-2 classification, and providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be repealed to the extent of such conflict, and providing that the passage .and adoption of this ordinance is expressively conditioned t -1- r ® upon the City of Dania receiving a certain right of way along Old Dixie Highway in Dania, Broward County, Florida, and providing for an effective date. (General area at the intersection of Federal Highway and Old Dixie Highway) Attorney Walden further stated that Mr. Ross was supposed to be • here tonight to present the Commission the right of way deed. Mr. Ross said that he could not be here tonight, but he would bring the right of way deed up to you tomorrow. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarpley to pass the resolution on third and final reading with the condition that it will become m effective when the right of way dded, is presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thornton, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes • Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Attorney Walden: This is not on the agenda, but it pertains to the same matter. Mr. Culverson received a letter dated June 19 • from the Board of County Commissioners wherein a resolution was enclosed which read as follows: WHEREAS, Broward County and the State Road Department pro- pose to improve that part of Dixie Cutoff Road in the City of Dania, Florida, lying between Old Dixie Highway and State Road • #5 to a four lane width; and WHEREAS, the City of Dania, acting by and through the City Commission, has acquired by deed, dedication or prescription or is now in the process of acquiring a right of way for said road of not less than fifty feet in width. lying not less than twenty- five feet on each side of centerline; and • WHEREAS, the City Commission of Dania has been requested to assure Broward County and the State Road Department that the City has provided the necessary drainage and has acquired the right of way or is in the process of acquiring same as aforesaid, in order that the proposed improvement of said road may be made; NOW, THEREFORE, • BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, that it hereby certifies to Broward County and the State Road Department that it has so acquired, or is in the process of acquiring a right of way for that part of Dixie Cutoff. Road in the City of Dania, Florida, lying between Old Dixie Highway and State Road #5, to a minimum width of fifty feet, lying not less than 0 twenty-five feet on each side of the above described centerline. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of. Dania that it hereby certifies to Broward County and the State Road Department that the City has provided and will continue to provide, all necessary storm water :protection required to protect the abutting property lying adjacent to and on both sides of said Dixie Cutoff Road when said road is completed to a four land width. . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that commencing with the date when Broward County or the State of Florida shall begin the proposed improvement of said road, and at all times thereafter, the City Commission of the City of Dania shall save, defend, and keep Bro- ward County, the State of Florida and the State Road Department, ® their officers, employees , and contractors harmless from any and all damages , claims, or injuries , actions at law or suits in equity arising from or growing out of any defect or alleged defect affect- ing storm water protection or the title to or right to use said right of way for public purposes, and said City Commission agrees to pay and discharge all lawful claims, damages , judgments, decrees, 0 and any other:.,,expenses arising from or growing out of such claims, injuries , actions or suits. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarpley to adopt this resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Young, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: ;f" -2- Grammer Yes • Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes (3) Ordinance: Rezoning Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 43, NORTH HOLLY • WOOD, from B-2 to C-1. (Second Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Young to pass the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tarpley, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: • Grammer Yee Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes • (4) Ordinance: Rezoning Lots 1, 2 and 3 , Block 3, ST. JAMES PARK NORTH, from B-2 to C-1. (Second Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton to pass this ordinance on second reading with a change in so far as the radius is con- cerned on the corner. The State Road Department no longer requires • a 25' radius on the N. E. corner (Sheridan and Federal) and 7' right of way along Federal Highway. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tarpley, and the roll being called, .the Commissioners voted as follows : Grammer Yes • Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes (5) Public Hearing: Improvement No. 5-64. S. W. 4th Street, • from Phippen Road to S. W. 4th Court; S. W. 4th Court from S. W. 4th Street to S. W. 3rd Street; S. W. 3rd Street, from Phippen Road to RR right of way; S. .W. 2nd Place,, from Phippen Road to RR right of way; S. W. 2nd Terrace, from Phippen Road to RR right of way. Extended improvement, improving and surfacing. General; character in the material of asphaltic concrete over rock base. • Estimated cost, $939.96. The entire cost of this improvement is to be assessed against the property benefitted in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. Attorney Walden: Mrs. Thornhill has adked me to read to you a letter dated July 3, from W. A. Nitzsche as follows: • "Mary Thornhill; In regards to paving the road along my lots VICTORY HEIGHTS, 21-2-B, Lots l &' 2, Block 4; I ; am not in favor of that at this time„ of the S. W. Second Terrace from Phippen Road to RR right of way. • Yours truly, /s/, W. A. Nitzsche" Mayor Hill: Are there any other objections? Commissioner Grammer: I had a phone call from Elmer Nitzsche. He • said he didn't want the street paved• because he couldn't use his property at this time. So he doesn't feel like paying out the money to pave the street at this time. Commissioner Young: I had an air mail letter from Elmer Nitzsche and he said that since we wouldn't let him put up his concrete • block fence, he didn't think that he and his brother, Bill , should . put out the money to pave the street. ;1 • 0 A motion was made by Commissioner Grammer to omit Second Terrace, ® and advertise for bids for paving the rest of the streets, for August 3 at 8:30 P.M. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thornton, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: • Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes • (6) Application for 2 APS License, Jackson's Minit-Mpaket, Inc. 602 South Federal Highway. (First Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Young to table any action on the application until further determination. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tarpley, and the roll being called, the Commission- ers voted as follows: • Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes (7) Application for transfer of 2 COP License. From Phillip D. Sciarroni to M. 0. Stephens. Shamrock Bar, 2357 North Federal Highway. (First Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Tarpley to pass on first reading. The motion,was seconded by Commissioner Young, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Application for transfer of 4 COP License. From Therese Lauder to Harold Kane and Anne V. Kaufman. Le Cordon Blau, 1025 N. Federal Highway.?. (First Reading) A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton to pass on first reading. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Grammer, and the roll being called, the Commissioners Voted as follows : 1. • Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes r„ Hill Yes s (8) City Manager's Report: Bill from Rodgers and Price: Examination of records for period September 1, 1963 to April 30, 1964 - 100% completed. Balance of contract for Certified Public Audit - $ 19800.00 A motion was made by Commissioner Young to pay the balance of the a!; contract for the Certified . public Audit. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thornton, and the roll being called, the Commis- sioners voted as follows: Grammer No Tarpley }! : -4- Commissioner Tarpley: I'm going to pass on this for the reason 0 that I would rather see their letter of recommendation before I approve this bill. Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes 0 City Manager Culverson read a letter from Lind ors, Waite and Co. , as follows: "Dear Mr. Culverson: We acknowledge with thanks your letter of July 1, relative to the unpaid balance of $524.00 Due us , in 0 which you request a "breakdown".so that you can plresent it to the Commission. This $525.00 covers 522 hours at. $10.00 per hour of Mr. Wiate',s time consumed in conferences with the Commission. You will recall that Mr. Waite spent con- siderable time in such conferences , both during the day 0 and at night meetings, relative 'to the condition of the City's records , accounting, and audit procedures . You' and the commission will undoubtedly recall that upon a number of occasions Mr. Waite called at the City office upon request of, and by appointment with the Commission, only to find the Commission for some reason was not 0 ready or in position to discuss these several matters. This charge of course includes travel expense. The 52i hours by Mr. Waite was not included in the monthly billings, but would have been included in our invoice for annual service had we been permitted to carry on the engagement as in prior years. When we were advi- 0 -) aed .our services had been discontinued we then bought this charge onto our records and sent you our invoice dated April 15, 1964 for $909.25 balance of which you have paid #584.25 leaving the $525.00 ;unpaid. We wish to take this opportunity of thanking the 0 present and past Commissions for the privilege of serv- ing the City as auditors since 1927 and to say we sin-: cerely regret any misunderstanding which may have caused the Commission to discontinue this long and satisfactory association." A motion was made by Commissioner Thornton to pay the bill. The motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Young to authorize the City Manager to offer Mr. Waite $200.00 in full payment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Grammer, and the roll being called, 0 the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young lies Hill Yes Resolution establishing the City Defense Council: Fire Chief Lassiter presented a resolution establishing the "Dania Civil Defense Council". This resolution makes the City Commission the Civil Defense Council for the city of Dania. They are respon- sible for the operation of the Civil Defense set-up for the City. A representative from the City Commission must be elected to the Broward County Civil Defense Council, to attend the meetings and report back to the Commission. Fire Chief Lassiter recommended that the Commission pass this resolution. 0 A motion was made by Commissioner Tarpley that the resolution be °' . adopted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Young, and the ,;,, roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows- Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Fire Chief Lassiter presented for recommendation and specification a pension plan for city employees. A motion was made by Commissioner Young to authorize Mr. Wall to send out for specifications for pension plan. The motion was se- conded by Commissioner Tarpley, and the roll being called, the , Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Building Inspector Lindeman presented a request from Mrs. Kessler to move her building 40t to clear right of way for Sheridan Street. A motion was made by Commissioner Grammer for permission to move the building if it passes the building code. If not, they recom- mend denial. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thornton, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as follows: x Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes �P The question of the handling of the. Bait and Tackle Shop and the Dania Pier was brought up. A motion was made by Commissioner Grammer to authorize the City Manager to advertise for leasing of the Fishing Pier. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tarpley, and the roll being called, i the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Commissioner Young: The insurance on the pier expires on August 7, 1964. I would like the Commission to consider the possibility of the city self-insuring the pier. This could be done by putting the $7,000.00 into a savings fund. Commissioner Tarpley: I have two things to bring up. First, I �• would like to see some big stop lights put up on Federal Highway. I would like to authorize Chief Smith to find out the cost of the larger traffic lights. Second: In regards to the Colored Cemetery. The rates are awfully low, and we get many people from out of the city utilizing our ceme- tery because of the low rates. I would like to recommend the City - Manager to check on the cost of the other colored cemeteries around this area so we can price ours accordingly. Commissioner Young: I would like for the City to arrange to spend %; - about $2,000.00i.to start a hedge on S. W. 4th Avenue, not to exceed j four feet in height. A motion was made by Commissioner Young to plant a hedge along S. W. 4th Avenue from Sterling Road to Dixie Highway. The motion was se- -6- r. ;. . ® conded by Commissioner Grammer, and the roll being called, the Commissioners voted as followst Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes Thornton No • Young Yes Hill Yes A request from United Fund to solicit funds in Dania from November 9 to December 17 of this year was presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarpley to grant permission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner'Young, and the roll being call- ed, the Commissioners voted as follows: Grammer Yes Tarpley Yes • Thornton Yes Young Yes Hill Yes Attorney Walden: The City of Dania received a notice of hearing from the Broward County Zoning Board of 8:00 P.M. , July 15, con- cerning rezoning of the parts of Douglas Hill Subdivision, from Agricultural to two-family dwelling and to community business. Mayor Hill: I have a short letter here from the Board of Public Instruction as follows: • "Dear Mayor: I would like to express my appreciation to the City of Dania and the Police Department for the assistance given to the schools and the school children throughout the past year. For the third consecutive year we have enjoyed a decrease in the number of student accidents • enroute to and from school and on the school premises. It is our sincere belief that this decrease could not have been recorded without the active assistancecof your staff and police department in co-operation with the school safety program. Thank you again for your assis- tance. • Sincerely, fs/ Myron L. Ashmore " The question of property owners not cutting down the weeds on their property was brought up. A motion was made by Commissioner Grammer to get Edge & Murphy to clear the specified property if it complies to all city or- sinances. There being no further business on the agenda, the meeting adjourned. • • Mary Thornhill City Clerk Vera L. Hill Mayor-Commissioner ` -7-