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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86430 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA HELD FEBRUARY 5, 1958. The City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida met in Special 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 E. S. TUBBS, JR. CITY ATTORNEY CLARKE WALDEN CITY CLERK MARY THORNHILL Meeting called to order at 12:00 Noon by Mayor Eby. Mr. A. J. Ryan., representing toe Dania Jaycees introduced Mr. Robert Harding of Ft. Lauderdale, who was interested in a bench project with the Jaycees and the City of Dania. Mr. Ryan stated that they have contract with the Jaycees of Ft. Lauderdale and Wiltin Manor. That he was interested in get- ting a contract for all the benches from the ocean to 7th Avenue. They will repair and maintain all benches, also carry' insurance with limits of $100/300/10,000, Public Liability and Property Damage. The Jaycees will have control on the type of advertising, they will not permit anything that would effect the morals, of the community. There are only 18 members of the Jaycees and it is quite a project for them to have to secure the advertising and maintain the benches. In this way they will receive 13% commission on gross sales of advertising. The rental is $100.00 per year. The contract will be for one year, at the end of that time we have the opportunity to re- negotiate if we so desire. The ownership of the benches will remain with the city. Commissioner Houston stated that certain locations in the city were more attractive than others, but there are certain locations that require benches and we would like to see them remain there, such as bus stops and the Wayside Park. Leonard Wetherhold stated that benches in front of churches, bus stops and other essential places would not be moved. A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan to approve the plan for the benches as submitted by Mr. Ryan; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the follow- ing commissioners voted. Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Mayor Eby asked City Manager Malley for a recommendation on bids received for the construction of a retaining wall at Dania Beach and sidewalks on S. W. First Street. City Manager Malley stated that he contacted R. H. Wright and Buzza Concrete, the low bidders and they had agreed to go along with the City and divide the contract, that is, R. H. Wright installing the wall, and Buzza Concrete constructing the sidewalk. Mr. Malley also recommended the contract with R. H. Wright be awarded on Alternate Item 1.C. in the amount of $1,874.80: A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that contract for the construction of sidewalks on S. W. First Street in the amount of A7W.00 be awarded to Buzza Concrete Co. as recom- mended by the City Manager; motion seconded by Commissioner ' Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners :;;, voted: -2- Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan that the contract for the construction of a retaining wall at Dania Beach in the amount of $1,874.80 (Item 1.C. ) be awarded to R. H. Wright as recommended by the City Manager; motion seconded by Commission- er Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: ' Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston suggested the City Manager have plans mark- ed- and contracts signed before the contractors start the work. A Resolution to Proceed with the paving of sidewalks on S. W. First Street, from S. W. First Avenue to S. W. Second Avenue, was read. A motion was made by Commissioner Elkins 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 A bill from Broward Construction Company in the amount of ' %, 864.13, for street and sidewalks on N. W. 5th Avenue, bill being approved by Wally Schott, Engineer, with 10% being re- tained for cleanup. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston this bill be paid; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being call- ed, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Attorney Walden advised the commission that Mr. Jack gcarberry had retained an attorney relative to filing a suit against the City of Dania for action taken on his request for a building permit to put an addition to an existing building. That there seemed to be some question as to what each party wanted, and that he was unable to attend the meeting at that time, he would like to have this matter put on the agenda for the next meet- ing of the commission. It was agreed by all commissioners present to have this matter put on the agenda for the next meeting of the commission. .' There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. �hla�. c�,4luc�t0� Mary horn ill City Clerk Fran E: Eby Mayor-Commissioner