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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86431 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, HELD FEBRUARY 17, 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. B. 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 P. M. by Mayor Eby. Minutes of meeting held February 3, 1958 read. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs minutes be approved as read; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Minutes of meeting held February 5, 1958 read. A motion was made 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 Attorney Walden read "Notice of Hearing" for the purpose of con- sidering objections of the public to the change of zoning on Lot 3, SARATOGA, from R-3 Classification to B-2 Classification. Mayor Eby called for objections to the proposed zoning change. There were no objections. Attorney Walden read "Notice of Hearing" for the purpose of con- sidering objections of the public to the change of zoning on Lots 1 to 10, MAGNOLIA PARK, from R-3 to B-2 Classification. Mayor Eby called for objections to 'the proposed zoning change. F. H. Beaver -- I own Lots 1, 2, 39 4, Magnolia Park, and I object to this change of zoning. I see no reason for rezoning. The area is all built up, and in my opinion it should be left alone. Is there a purpose for rezoning? Mayor Eby advised Mr. Beaver that the petitioner wanted to open an office in the building. We have a petition signed by property owners in this area requesting the change from R-3 to B-2 Classification. Commissioner Houston stated that if you could have an office for the motel, you could also have an office for contractor, real- estate, insurance, or any professional office without a change of zoning. Mr. Beaver -- If this can be done without rezoning, why change the zoning? If this property should change hands we have no assurance of what will go in there. We like it as it now stands: -2- Commissioner McMillan asked how much vacant property in this block? Commissioner Houston stated that the only vacant property was designated parking area. Mr. Conforti, the petitioner forithe change of zoning stated that the main purpose for the change was so that he could have an office for his construction, real estate and insurance busi- ness. That at the present time he only had an office for the motel. That he did not intend to make any changes in the build- ings . He also pointed out that there was non-conforming business ' both to the east and west of his property. Commissioner Tubbs stated that the area south and west of this block was zoned for multiple units. Mr. Conforti stated that at the present time there was a bar in the same area. Commissioner Houston stated that there was a residence between the motel and the bar. There is no reason why you cannot have an office in R-3 zoning. There cannot be illuminated signs, and you are also limited to size of signs. There should not be any ob- jections from neighbors to an office like that. Mayor Eby asked for any other objections to this rezoning. Mr. Bartholomew, owner of Lots 5, and 6, Magnolia Park said he wished to remain neutral on the zoning. A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan to deny the request for rezoning Lots 1 to 109 Inclusive, Magnolia Park, from R-3 to B-2; 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 motion was made by Commissioner Houston that an ordinance be drawn changing zoning on Lot 3, SARATOGA, from R-3 to B-2; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Application for transfer bf Package Liquor Store license from Gordon L. Cunningham and Marjorie Cunningham to Herbert Johnson was presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston this transfer be ap- proved on first reading; motion seconded by Commissioner McMillan, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes ' Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Mayor Eby called for recommendations from the streets committee. Commissioner Tubbs, Chairman stated that the committee recommend- ed the construction of sidewalks on X. E. Second Court, from N. E. Second Place to the Dania Cut Off Canal. z: -3- A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that a hearing for objections to the construction of sidewalks on IT. E. Second Court, .from N. E. Second Place to the Dania Cut Off Canal be held March 17, 1958 at 8:00 o'clock P.M. ; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Bills for the month of January were presented as follows: GENERAL FUND: Payroll Account $ 822.87 District Director of Internal Revenue 708.00 Florida Industrial Commission is256.14 Jack F. Cooper & Assoc-, Inc. 465.54 Broward Construction Co. 3505.47 Finley .P. Smith, Inc. 11:812.72 Payroll Account 1,020.54 Petty Cash 7.30 Payroll. Account 2,493.18 Bob's Sport Shop 9.00 Finley P. Smith, Inc. 757.88 City Products Corp. 35.00 Jan's Signs 18.00 Florida. Power & Light 950.00 Leo's Standard Garage 79.34 P. D. Drane Co. 19.59 P & G Electric Co. 57.96 King Car - Truck Rental, Inc. 51.49 Dania volunteer Fire Department 258.50 Payroll. Account 971.95 W. A. Brook 32.00 Finley P. Smith 200.00 Walter Wilcox Insurance 4,463.67 Myron L. Wall Insurance 335.23 LaBree Insurance Agency 861.04 Jack F: . Cooper & Assoc., Inc. 193.2b R. H. Wright & Son 235.20 The Dania Press 17.60 Payroll ,Account 873.05 R. H. Wright & Sons, Inc. 6,441.49 Frank E. Eby -60.00 Robert E. Houston 40.00 James J. McMillan 40.00 E. S. Tubbs, Jr. 40.00 E. Be Elkins 40.00 Frank Marks, Clerk of the Circuit Court 5.00 Clarke Walden 250.00 Florida •State Board of Health 20.00 Humane Society of Broward Co. 25.00 Leroy Person 25.00 A. M. Black 125.00 Dania Chamber of Commerce 333:00 Charles H. Lindfors 50.00 Kenneth 'G. MacRae 25.00 Payroll 'Account 2,686.68 Standard Oil Co. 81.56 S. G. Adams Co. 50.93 Payroll Account 919.96 Hollywood Surplus Sales 15.96 Petty Cash 28.00 Motor Vehicle Commission 9.75 Peoples Water & Gas 5.55 Dania Pharmacy Fountain 85.80 City of Hollywood - Water Department 39.5 Dania Press Record 125.E Broward County Traffic Assoc. 100,00 Florida Linen Service 2,50 Christ Garage 8.75 -4- General Fund continued Lauderdale Refrigeration Service $ 30.00 The Portable Light Co., Inc. 48.18 Florida Gas & Chemical Co. 1.24 Florida Planning & Zoning Assoc. 3.00 Jan's Signs 20.00 Roy's Cities Service 16.21 Meekins 18.18 Dania Pure Oil Station 3.83 Carribean Radio Communications, Inc. 24(�.36 Leo' s Standard Garage & Body Shop 6.98 P & G Electric Co. 138,48 ' Business Equipment Co. 12.70 Standard Sanitary Supplies 10.95 Powell Motor Co: 48.90 Royal Army & Navy 10.50 Broward Grain & Supply 6.06 Bob1s '§port Shop .00 McDonald Distributors of Florida 15,36 Angler's Tackle & Sport Shop 4.80 Florida Power & Light Co. 993.01 Jack F. Cooper & Assoc., Inc. 352.75 Broward Construction Co. 4,864.13 Hollywood Quarries, Inc. 25.20 Cameron Lumber Co. 39.52 Duncan Edward Co. 8.64 Neway Vniform & Towel Supply 3.05 C. F. "Bill" Hill 21.60 Herold Carbon & Ribbon Supplies 3.75 Dania Office Supply 6.95' Pan American Tire Company 134.00 Florida Asphalt Co. 210.00• Van Dellen Motors 5.10 Hollywood Ford, Inc. 22-05 Dania Volunteer Fire Department 126,00 Wylwood Tropical Nurseries 270.00 ' Apex Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. 47.50. Finley* P. Smith, Inc. 178.75 Robert' L. Schumaker 103.15 L. 0. Ranson, Tax Assessor 121.99 Griffey Hardware ?2�4 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. 86.81 The Sherwin Williams Co. 33.56 • City Products Corp. 29.00 Aetna Life Insurance Co. 179.20 Total 529505.82 ' WATER FUND Petty Cash 2.12 • Shelter Homes 7.88 ' Payroll Account 71.15 District Director of Internal Revenue 169.70 Petty Cash 31.04 Shelter. Homes 1.60 Ann McHenry 3.38 Fred Schaunaman 3.98 Petty Cash 8.60 Gold Coast Potato Chips, Inc. 1.52 Florida Industrial Commission 21.8.42 ' Utility. Tax. 356.37 Florida- East Coast Ry. 277.25 Payroll. Account 80.17 ' Payroll- Account 459.24• Lippoth. Plumbing 96.00 Cheney Lime & Cement Co. 368.75 Davis Meter Repair & Supply 335.62 Florida. Power & Light 475.58 Crawford Door Sales 7.15 General. Fund 16.25 Joseph M. Lee 4,76 Payroll. Account 83.16 Charles.Masse 5.76 Petty Cash 2.12 -5- Water Fund Continued Francine+ s Beauty Shop . 7.88 Myron L. Wall Insurance Agency 521.93 Petty Cash 22.47 Steinfeldt - Thompson 7.53 Petty Cash 10.00 Payroll Account 86.16 The Dania Press 44-85 Petty Cash 3.30 Petty Cash 4.01 ' Lena James 5.99 Petty Cash 10.00 Charles H. Lindfors 50.00 Payroll Account 459.24 B. P. Reames, Jr. Postmaster 35.70 Florida Water & Sewage Works Operators Assoc. 2.00 Florida Water & Sewage 'Works Operators Assoc. 2.00 Payroll Account 66.96 Business Equipment Co. 3.00 Robert L. Schumaker 12.50 Bloch Supply Co., Inc. 2.57 Water Works Engineering 3.00 Southern Bell Tel. •& Tel 10.50 The Aquachem Co. 6.1t0 Florida Power & Light 452. 5 Eli Witt Cigar & Tobacco Co. 8.50 John W. Martin, Trustee FEC Ry 3.00 Amica - Burnett Chemical Co. 327.60 Davis Meter & Supply Co., Inc. 69.09 Addressograph - Multigraph Co. 121.68 Total 5,439.33 A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan bills as presented be paid; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll ' being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes. Tubbs Yes ' Eby Yes Recommendations from the February 4, 1958 meeting of the Plann- ing and Zoning Board were considered as follows: "Item 1. Rezoning Lot 14, and Lot 27, Block 8; Lot 1, Block 10; Lot 2, Block 11; of AMENDED HOLLYWOOD CENTER, from C-1 to R-1 and Lots 3 and 4, Block 11; Lot 2, Block 10; Lot 13, Block 9; AMENDED HOLLYWOOD CENTER, from R-2 to R-1, was tabled as no interested parties were present. Item 2. Plot plan of Martin Wohl was .approved with a radius for- sidewalks as shown on the plans. Item 3. Request to rezone from M-1 to C-1 on Lots 21 and 24, Block 15; Town of Modello, was tabled as no interested parties were present. Item 4, Mr. Hillard and Mr. Andersen made a report on their survey regarding non-conforming use in the R-2 area between S. W. Second Street and S. W. Sixteenth Street, lying and being west of Federal Highway and East of S. W. Fourth Avenue. The survey showed 72 non-conforming buildings (apartments) existed in this area. The Zoning Board recommended to the City Commission that another zone be established within the city limits of Dania, to be classified as R-2A, and set forth requirements for such an area. Commissioner Houston stated that he would like to give this re- commendation some study as it pertains to an area in which each of us live. That is not the only reason in objecting to add- itional construction in an area. To allow further construction would make an awfully ,jammed up area. There are narrow streets, -6- there is no where to park, and when you put in additional units there are children to be considered, there is no place for them to play. Commissioner McMillan stated that there was not an alley between fourth and fifth streets, and additional units in that particular area alone would create quite a problem. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston to table for further study• the recommendation of the Zoning Board to create another zoning classification to be known as R-2A; motion seconded by Commissioner McMillan, and the roll being called, the follow- 1 ing commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Item . Busy Bee Drive Inns 238 South Federal Highways -tabled as no •interested parties were present. Item 6, Elmer Nitzicke-- plot .plans approved as submitted on Lots as S. W. 3rd Place and S. W. 4th Avenue. A motion was made by Commissioner,�Houston to approve plot plan as submitted, plot plan to be recorded, set back from south lot to be at least eight (8) feet from alley for the purpose of widening alley at some future date;• motion seconded by Commission- er McMillan, and the roll being called, the following commission- ers voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yea , Eby Yes Item 7. Mr. Louis Scalzo appeared before the Planning and Zoning " Board with plans for a house located on property at N. E. Second Avenue. After discussion of plans as submitted, the Board brought up the plat that was submitted to the Board on December 3, 1957- After further discussion on the plot plan pro and con, Mr. Scalzo stated that he was willing to dedicate 7* feet on the north side and 7al feet on the west side of subject property in addition to t :: • the other streets and alleys shown on the tentative plat submitted on December 3, 1957. Mr. Hillard made the motion, seconded by Mr. Harold Andersen that the same plat be approved with 15 foot alleys being provided on the north side and 71 foot dedication on the west side .providing property owners concerned agree to the dedication. Item 8. A letter from Shelter Homes, Inc. and the Aries Corp. was read regarding sidewalks especially pertaining to the new ordinance which requires sidewalks to be constructed with each dwelling. The letter was read and discussed with Mr. Conger and taken under advisement by the Board. Harold Andersen and Luther Sparkman were appointed as a committee to make a board report to the City Commission prior to their February 17, 1958 meeting re- garding recommendation on the request contained in tthe letter , which has been made a part of these minutes. Item 9. Discussion was Held concerning building permits within the city limits of Dania. Motion was made by Paul Wyant and seconded by Harold Andersen that no permit be granted on unplat- ted land until studied by the Building Inspector and the Plan- ning and Zoning Board to ascertain that no proposed alleys or streets will be blocked by the proposed structure.. . There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Luther Sparkman- Chairman" -7- Commissioner Houston asked Attorney Walden if he thought it advisable to have an ordinance regulating unplatted areas in the city. That he did not want to see a permit issued for any building other than agricultural on acreage within the city limits. Attorney Walden advised it would establish some controls as there was several areas of acreage in the city. A ,motion was made by Commissioner Houston that an ordinance be drawn stipulating no permits be granted on unplatted land; 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 Mr. Conger, developer of Shelter Isles requested the Zoning Board to approve zoning on their property as designated on a plat of. the. area. The Zoning Board recom- mended to the Commission at that t ime that they were waiving their hearing, and hearing to be held before the commission. Mr. Conger is anxious to get this land zoned, perhaps we should _ take some action on it. Commissioner Houston stated that at the time this recommendation was made the city did not have right-of-way to N. W. loth Street, and only a portion of the land had been subdivided. Mr. Conger should appear before this body and make his request. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs that the zoning of Shelter Isles be tabled until Mr. Conger can be present; motion seconded by Commissioner Houston and carried. ' Mr. E& McMurrough, representing Jack Scarberry, was recognized by Mayor Eby. . Mr. McMurropgh stated that he was representing Mr. Scarberry, who, several weeks ago had applied for a building permit, and in order to clarify a few things would like to present for acceptance by this commission one of three plans they have for consideration. Two of the plans we know are workable, and we will abide by your wishes. As you know we are situated on a narrow road, and there is still some question as to who owns the right of way, the county or state. Under existing city ordinances, if we put in sidewalks on the existing right of way it will only make the road narrower, this plan is inalterable. We wish this body could see fit to issue a building permit on the basis of ordinances that existed at the time the request was made in November. There is always a problem when it comes to obtaining right of way. I have dealt with many people in this respect, no one wants to give his land for right of way. Mr. Scarberry has offered to donate to the City of Daniafour feet for a sidewalk. He is also going one step further and donating an entire lot for a proposed radius. The value of this property is approxi- mately ;$2,200. in exchange-for-this we wish the city to install sidewalks . There is approximately 250 feet of sidewalk at -38 per square foot or 838.00. We know the city does not wish to make Dixie Highway any narrower. Your desire for a sidewalk is very noble. We are not opposed to sidewalks, in fact we propose them. Mayor Eby stated that we are trying to clarify this situation. We would like to see sidewalks, and there is quite a problem of traffic on Dixie Highway. Commissioner Houston asked Mr. Murrough if formalities could be dropped and we get down to. business. First, I would like to ask a question on the ordinance. You said a permit was asked for previous to the ordinance. We went to court several times -8- when zoning ordinances were in progress and the court upheld us every time. This ordinance requiring sidewalks was passed on final reading on December 18, 1957. Mr. McMurrough stated that he did not know, that he would ask the court for an interpretation. Commissioner Houston told Mr. McMurrough that he also sat on a board as we are here tonight and you know some of our problems . There has been politics and a lot of other stuff interjected into this matter. I have sat here for a number of years on both the Zoning Board and the Commission, and we have tried to create a ' plan of zoning for every one. Lets face it, we know the traffic is a hazard on this busy, narrow street. I have never said that Mr. Scarberry had to put sidewalks on his property. If it meant tearing down a building, I would never have suggested it, it is only good planning and looking ahead that it was even suggested that he construct sidewalks on his property. You hear no much about these civic minded people, they are 100% in accord with you until it strikes home. There is a traffic hazard here, I suggested a didewalk all around the piece of property. If he does not want to do what we think is right, if and when, the street is widened, we will have to tear up the sidewalk. We have had num- erous• cases where successful business men, as soon as you step on their toes, you are hardheaded. It is not so, it is only good planning. Mr. McMurrough said that frankly he questioned the situation him- self. That he could not see where you can get into a hodge podge condition. of sidewalks. That they had gotten into a similar situation in Hollywood, in one block they had 15 different eleva- tions, and we had to go in•,pnd..straighten it out. If we had an overall picture of the situation it would not have happened. It would be foolish for a man to think you would make him build side- walks on his property, or that the ordinance was a guise to deny a man a right to his property. , Commissioner Houston advised Mr. McMurrough that Mr. Scarberry had only been requested to put sidewalks on his property, we know we cannot go in and take property and build sidewalks. We are going to put sidewalks along the cemetery, and there are 50 units under construction now east of the cemetery, this man has already put in sidewalks on his property. Where you do not have sidewalks, people walk in the street. This plan started in the first block off the highway, and it should be carried through all the way. Where the city owns the property they can put in sidewalks any time they wish. Mayor Eby stated .that he personally would like to see the side- walks off the highway, I agree with Mr. Houston on that point, we have a traffic. problem now, and it will be aggravated if the right of way is narrowed. I do not however agree that Mr. Scarberry is not civic minded. He made the statement that he would go along with us and put sidewalks all around his property at his own ex- pense. Any property that he owns in the city is well kept. Mr. McMurrough stated that he thought it was a question of whether the county officials would allow us to put a sidewalk on the road right of way. They need more right of way now. They have asked us to obtain more right of way for the widening of Dixie Highway in Hollywood. ' Commissioner Houston stated that any court in the country would uphold us in this matter. As slow. as the county is in getting right of way and building roads it may be a long time before this road is widened. They have a problem when they come to the ceme- tery, I know they are not going to build a road over some of the burials, that I know would be in the right of way. If and when the street is widened, if there is an existing sidewalk, it will have to be replaced, therefore the property owner is not out any money. I am not going to squabble over a few feet of property. It is just good planning, and I know- every body would be happy if it is put in right from the start. -9- - Mr. McMurrough stated that Mr. Scarberry had agreed to dedicate 4 feet of Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 61 7, 8, and all of Lot 1, to the City of Dania, that they in trurn pay for the construction of sidewalks and the approval of his request for a building permit. Commissioner Houston stated that the city did not need all of Lot 1, they only wanted a radius as shown on the plan. There is also a bad water problem around the building. If we can get the proper drainage on this lot, the parking lot paved and sidewalks in, I am all for it. ' A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that Jack Scarberry deed to the City of Dania the south four (4) feet of Lots 29 3, 4,5, 6,7, 8, and 9, McKenzie Subdivision, for sidewalk, and-)also dedicate a radius at the intersection of Dixie Highway and S. W. 4th Avenue, as shown on plot plan, in exchange for this dedication , the city will pay for sidewalks on Lots 20,4,596, 7,8, and 9, McKenzie Subdivision, the owner paying for side- walks on S. W. 4th Avenue; the plat plan providing parking and drainage to be approved by the City Manager and the Building Inspector before a building permit is issued; 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 Commissioner Elkins stated that he was afraid we were going to set a precedent hers, and that is not good. Mr. Conforti, owner of apartments along Dixie Highway stated that he put sidewalks on his property at his own expense, and why shouldint other people have to do the same? ' Attorney Walden advised that the city intern for the payment of the construction of sidewalks is getting a radius dedicated. Commissioner McMillan stated that he would like to publicly thank the new City Manager for the fine fob he was doing. Commissioner Elkins also commended Mr. Malley for a job well done. Mayor Eby stated that he was very glad to get the progress re- port from the City Manager every week as it kept all the com- missioners informed as to what was going on in the city as some of the commissioners did not have time to keep in touch with City Hall every day. Commissioner Houston stated that he heartily joined in with the commissioners on the job Mr. Malley was doing, and wondered if they would like to pay the man that did the job for nine months before he came . Commissioner Tubbs asked if the delegation from the school that asked for sidewalks on S. E. Second Avenue had made any progress in getting petitions signed. That he thought if they were going to build sidewalks it should be done before the next school year. Mayor Eby stated that he thought they were still working on the petition, and that they definitely wanted sidewalksp. Commissioner Houston stated that the plans for .the adult re- creation building, dance floor and rest rooms should be ready in a few days, and he thought we could advertise for bids. A motion was made by Commissioner Elkins to advertise for bids for the construction of an adult recreation building, dance floor and rest rooms, bid to be received until 8:30 P.M., March 17, 1958; motion seconded by Commissioner Houston, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: _10_ Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner McMillan stated that he was asked by the Mayor to attend a Civil Defense meeting. That at the meeting they stressed the importance of getting an active program, and to appoint a Civil Defense Director for Dania. We only have an acting one at the present time . A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that John Lassiter, ' be appointed Civil Defense Director for Dania; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and theroll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that two or three years ago we had an active Civil Defense Unit. At that time we furnished the men with caps and badges. We had some repercussions as to who and how guns should be handled. All these men have to be ap- proved by the Chief of Police. Commissioner Houston stated that the concrete curb at the beach will be finished in a few days. There are sections where they had to tear into the present street and I think the City Man- ager should be authorized to get R. H. Wright to patch and fix the street right while they are in there. Commissioner Houston stated that another protect that should , be taken care of was --- when the work is finished in the new park and all the grading done, we will have to put in a water line,• and the City Manager should be authorized to buy the pipe and fittings, and get the lowest and best bidder to lay the pipe. I do not think we need any engineering on such a small project. I believe the Attorney will agree we can go ahead with a small Job like this. It ,just means trenching and laying 6" pipe. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs authorizing the City' Manager to have patching done at the beach by R. H. Wright; and to buy sufficient pipe and fittings, and employ a contractor to lay pipe in 30 Acre Park; motion seconded by Commissioner McMillan, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that the City Manager had met with Porter Reynolds several times on some •improvements around the city and that he would like to see him get plans for a building in the cemetery. We need something out there to keep our tools, ' lawn mowers, tent and other equipment, the building we have is too small. We also need a suggestion as to the location. It seems that the, best location would be on the south side next to Dixie Highway, as it is not the most desireable place for the sale of lots. Mr. Reynolds can get the plans ready so that we can advertise for bids right away. A motion was made by Commissioner McMillan authorizing the City Manager to proceed with plans for a building to be erected in the cemetery; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs and carried. 4.. -11- Attorney Walden advised the commission that the City Manager had received a letter from John U. Lloyd, County Attorney en- closing a deed to be executed by the City conveying title to the property known as the Broward County Mosquito Control property. That he had found the deed in order if the com- mission wished to execute it. Commissioner Houston stated that about two years ago ..the com- mission voted to convey this property to the county, after re- ceiving the deeds we found the property to be a little deeper ' than we had anticipated, and the deed was held up. The county had deeded to us some land at the Colored cemetery and they were considering building an Old Folks home in Dania for Colored people and we deeded one-half of this land back to the county, their plans did not go through and they deeded the property back to 'us. A motion was made by Commissioner 'Pubbs that a resolution be drawn and passed authorizing the execution of the deed convey-. ing the property known as the B,roward County Mosquito Control property to the county; motion seconded by Commissioner McMillan, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes McMillan Yea Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Attorney Walden advised the commission that in order to comply with the Charter on a resolution adopted by the commission to sell surplus property, the property now being-advertised for sale as surplus, bids will be received and opened at the 12:00 noon meeting to be held February 28, 1958, the commission then has until March 3, 1958 at 8i30 P.M. to study the bids and sell ' to the highest and best bidder. There being no further business, on motion and vote the meeting adjourned; Mary orn ,o City Clerk Frank E. Eby Mayor Commissions