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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86429 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, . FLORIDA, HELD FEBRUARY 3, 1958. 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 FRANK E. EBY COMMISSIONERS E. Be ELKINS ROBERT E. HOUSTON JAMES J. MCMILLAN E. S. TUBBS, JR. CITY ATTORNEY CLARKE WALDEN CITY MANAGER LOUIS MALLEY CHIEF OF POLICE GEORGE WILLIAMS BUILDING INSPECTOR GEORGE UBHAUS CITY CLERK MARY THORNHILL Meeting called to order at 8:00 o'clock P. M. by Mayor Eby. Minutes of meeting held January 20 read. A motion was made by Commissioner Elkins minutes be approved as read; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes "AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE SOUTH 500 FEET OF THE W- OF THE SE4 OF THE SE4 OF THE SE4 AND THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE SOUTH 500 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE SW4 OF THE SE4 OF THE SE4 LYING EAST OF THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, SITUATE. LYING AND BEING IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, FROM B-2 CLASSIFICATION TO C-1 CLASSIFICATION," WAS READ. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs this ordinance be passed on third and final reading; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Hearing for Objections to the construction of sidewalks on N. W. 5th Avenue, from Dania Beach Boulevard to N. W. Third Street was read. Mayor Eby called for objections to the construction of sidewalks as advertised. There were no objections. A Resolution approving and confirming the assessment list was read. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs this resolution be passed; motion seconded by Commissioner Houston and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Hearing for objections to the paving of an alley between S. E. Third Street and S. E. Third Terrace, and between S. E. Third Terrace and S. E. Third Place, from S. E. ?ourth Avenue to S. E. Fifth Avenue was read. -2- Mayor Eby called for objections to paving alleys as advertised. There were no objections. A Resolution of Necessity for paving alleys as advertised was read. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston this resolution be passed; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that the water table was so high in the south east section of the city, we should defer advertising for bids for the paving of alleys as advertised tonight. That if it did -not rain any more in the next few weeks it should be dry enough to do the paving. Commissioner Houston stated that the assessment list for the construction of sidewalks on N. W. 5th Avenue had been approved tonight, that there were several churches located on this street, and we have in the past passed a resolution exempting church pro- perty. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that a resolution be drawn and passed exempting church property on N. W. 5th Avenue; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Mayor Eby stated that each commissioner had been furnished a copy of the Policy For The Use of. Recreation Facilities in the City, and wanted to know if there were any adjustments on changes any one would like to make? Mayor Eby asked Kenneth MacRae about "No baseball on Sunday"? Mr. MacRae stated that there would not be any scheduled games on Sunday, that any one wishing to practice could do so. Commissioner Tubbs stated that he thought the policy was very good, if there are some things in it that will not work after we have tried it for a while they can always be changed. Commissioner Houston suggested that theawords political and religious be left out of Article 5. He stated that the com- mittee had met with the State Recreation Director and he advised that some groups would take advantage of this, and such meeting should be approved by some one other than a recreation director. Commissioner Tubbs stated that political or religious groups ' wishing to use the pavilion would have to haveaapproval of the City Commission. Mr. MacRae stated that this policy was the result of five years experience in the recreation department, a study of problems that come up from time to 'time, and the best ways of dealing with them. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston to adopt the policy as submitted by the recreation director, with the deletions as sug- gested; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being' called, the following commissioners voted: -3- Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Mayor Eby called for a review of the request of Louis Scalzo for the development of property recently purchased by him. City Manager Malley advised that Mr. Scalzo had requested a permit to erect a dwelling on an unplatted piece of property, and he would like to know the wishes of the commission on this request. Commissioner Houston stated that he had looked over the plans submitted by Mr. Scalzo. One thing he saw wrong was, that if this permit is issued, at no time will there ever be an alley through this property. That he had seen the results of Just such a thing, in fact, one of the commissioners would like very much to have an alley in the rear of his. house. If this dwell- ing is built it will defeat the alley. Whether it is six months or two years, people -will want an alley here. There is no law to stop Mr. Scalzo from building on acreage. In line with good planning, I would like to see this referred back to the zoning board as I feel satisfied they can make a recommendation -for alleys . They are meeting tomorrow night. I would also -like for them to give some thought to and make a recommendation -to the commission that at any time a permit is requested for construct- ion on acreage it will be necessary to furnish a plat showing the future plans for development. Mayor Eby stated .that when the plat was first presented to the Zoning Board they gave tentative approval to the plat with a turn around. I would like to see this -property developed. If Mr. Scalzo will agree to go along with -the ori�inal plat -as first ' presented to t he .Zoning Board, and give your 72 feet for -alley, I feel that is all you are obligated to give. I see no reason why the Zoning Board could not approve that. Commissioner McMillan stated that Mr. Scalzo had failed to get the additional 7A feet from the adjacent property owners.. but he did not see any reason for him not being able to go ahead with his plans if he gave his ,7* feet. . Commissioner Houston stated that the commission discussed this situation with Mr. Scalzo. He was asked for 71 feet on the north and west side of the property, and was asked to obtain 7r feet from the adjoining property owners, and that the plat then be sent back to the Zoning Board for recommendation.. Mr. Scalzo .stated that he could not get the 7" feet from -the other property owners, and that he could not give the lrj •feet as requested. Commissioner Houston stated that the City has a right .to do planning on any piece of property coming into the City. We now require subdividers to put in streets, alleys, sidewalks, and water. We have been trying for several years to correct a bad situation and. set a pattern for future development. There is no law to stop him if he wants to build- on acreage, but it is a bad policy and creates many problems. . A motion was made by Commissioner Houston to refer the proposed plat submitted by Mr. Scalzo back to the Zoning Board on the basis that a request for a building permit has been made to erect a house on acreage, Zoning Board to consider set backs from pro- perty lines for the house with a future alley considered, - also, request the Zoning Board to give some study and make a recommen- dation to the City Commission that any building to be constructed on acreage, other than agriculture building, would require platt- ing of the property; .motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: -4- Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs that all bids as ad- vertised, be closed; motion seconded by Commissioner McMillan, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes ' McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Bids for 'the construction of a retaining wall at Dania Beach and sidewalks on So W. First Street.were presented as follows: BUZZA CONCRETE COMPANY Item 1.A. $1.88 $2;600.00 Item 2. Item 3. 2.00 144-00 Item 1.B. 1.82 1,983.80 Item loco 1.93 2,103.70 Item l.D. 1.87 2,038030 STATE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Item 1.A. $2.25 $2,�52.50 Item 2. 1-70 80600 Item 3 . 2-04 146.88 Item 1.B. 2.23 2,430.70 Item loco 2-30 2,507.00 Item 1.D.. 2.33 2,539.70 PENINSULAR PAVING COMPANY ' Item I.A. $2.22 $2,419.80 Item 2, 1.92 768.00 Item 3. . 2.40 172.80 Item l.B'. 2.08 2,267.20 Item loco 2.39 29605.10 Item l.D. 2.25 2,452050 R . H. WRIGHT & SON Item 1.Ao $1.62 $1o765.80 60.00 Item 2. Item 3. 2.35 169.20 Item 1.Bo 1.45 1,580.50 Item loco 1-72 1,874.80 . Item l.D. 1.58 1,722.20 BARTH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Item 1.A. $1.65 $1,798.50 Item 2. 2.00 800000 Item 30 2.40 172.80 Item l.Bo 1-50 1,635.00 Item loco 1.75 1,907.50 Item l.D. 1.60 1#744.00 BARBAROSA & SONS Item Item a.Ao $43. 01 -00 00 $1,600.00 Item 3- bo50 432.00. No bid on Items 1.B., 1.0 and 1.D. Certified checks accompanied all bids. -5- A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that all bids be re- ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and a meeting at noon Wednesday, February 5 to award the contract; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins and carried. Commissioner Houston, Chairman of the recreation committee, sts.ted that the committee had met and gone over the plans for the new park land adjacent to the yacht basin. The committee agreed to call in Porter Reynolds. to make a sketch and plan. It does not involve a lot of work if it is adopted by the commission. ' The main object in getting this plan was to find out what we could do . My personal opinion is that we should get started im- mediately to moving the baseball field. It should be located properly, and buildings of a permenant nature built, something that will not have to be torn down in a few years, and that will withstand storms. There is a picnic area, boat ramps and the future location of a disposal plant. Which was in the original planning. Commissioner McMillan stated that he would not like to see the boat ramp already built duplicated, that he had seen one in Hollywood he would like to see built here. Commissioner Houston stated that the ball field could be moved with city employees, the sprinkler system could be moved, grass planted, get plans for restrooms, clubhouse, and a loud speaker system, and get ready for the ball season. The bleachers we have will do for a while. It seems to me it is folly to wait around when you have the land to go ahead. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs authorizing the City Mamager to instruct Porter Reynolds to go ahead with plans for the development of the 30 Acre Park as per plans presented; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being ' called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Eby stated that he would like to see the proper lighting installed in the new ball field. Commissioner Houston, Chairman of the recreation committee stated that the committee had recommended the construction of a recreation building in Frost Park. That we had been dragging our heels for five months of our budget year. The building to be erected in the same location as originally planned, so that if and when the people decide they want a band stand or amphi- theatre, it will not have to be moved. We can make excavation and back fill with clean sand, take out the marl and haul it to the 30 Acre Park and spread as top soil. We should build rest- rooms, and build them right, and put in the dance floor. Lets face it, we are building an adult recreation building, they are going to be dancing, playing cards, checkers and many other E/ games. You have your younger group at the other building. We can start right away making the excavation for the dance floor and the building. There are a lot of contractors out of work, as was shown here tonight when bids were opened. I Commissioner Houston stated that Mr. Larson could lay out the building and dance floor, and we could hire a drag line by the hour or by the yard, and start the excavating right away. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs authorizing the City Manager to contact Mr. Victor A. Larson and have him go ahead with plans for an adult recreation building, dance floor and restrooms, also to lay out the building and dance floor, and to hire a drag line to do the excavating; motion seconded by Com- missioner Houston, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: -(- Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Bill from Jack F. Cooper & Associates in the amount of $352.75 for consulting supervision on N. W. 5th Avenue, from Dania Beach Boulevard to N. W. 4th Street. A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan this bill be paid; , motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yea Houston Yes McMillan yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meet- ing adjourned. Mary hornhill City Clerk t � ' Frank E. Eby Mayor-Commissio e