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HomeMy WebLinkAbout86442 - MINUTES - City Commission MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, HELD JUNE 2, 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 ROBERT E. HOUSTON E. B. ELKINS E. S. TUBBS, JR. CITY ATTORNEY CLARKE WALDEN CITY MANAGER LOUIS MALLEY ' CHIEF OF POLICE GEORGE WILLIAMS BUILDING INSPECTOR A. F. RAYMOND CITY CLERK MARY THORNHILL Meeting called to order at 8:00 P. M. by Mayor Eby. Mayor Eby -stated that Commissioner McMillan requested to be ex- cused due to a death in the family. A motion was made by Commissioner Elkins that Commissioner McMillan be excused; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs and carried. Minutes of the meeting held May 12, 1958 were 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 Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Minutes of meeting held May l9, 1958 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 Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Application for transfer of Bar License from Julius Boroski to Angelo R. Giannantonio, Dania Bar, was presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Elkins this application be approved on second reading; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Hearing for Objections to paving S. E. Third Avenue, from S. E. 6th Street to S. E. 7th Street, was read. Mayor Eby called for objections to this paving. There were no objections. A Resolution of Necessity for the paving •of-S. E. Third Avenue, from S. E. 6th Street to S. E. 7th Street was read by Attorney Walden. Commissioner Houston asked Attorney Walden if there was a delay in the paving of this street for several months, would the passage of this resolution be sufficient? Attorney Malden advised that it would. 2 - A motion was made by Commissioner Houston this resolution be . passed; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Mayor Eby advised that the hearing for objedtions to pave an ., alley between S. E. 6th Street and S. E. 7th Street, from S. E. Second Avenue to S. E. Third Avenue, was continued from the last regular meeting of the Commission and asked if there were any objectors to this paving. Mrs . Runyan, owner of property abutting this alley stated that she objected to the paving as it would put her home in a hole and there would be no way for her to get the water out. That she understood last week when we were having heavy rains that a boat could be floated in her yard. She was out of town and did not see it. Mayor Eby asked Mrs. Runyan if she had considered what she was going to do with the situation that existed, that something had to be done to relieve the condition. Commissioner Houston stated that he did not see where we could continue the hearing any further, and made a motion that the Resolution of Necessity for the paving of an alley between S. E. 6th Street and S. E. 7th Street, between S. E. Second Avenue and S. E. Third Avenue, be passed; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll b eing called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes ' Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that the commission wanted to co- operate with every one, and not hurt them by making these im- provements, but that he proposed to offer something later on in the meeting that he thought would be a solution to part of the problem existing in this particular location. The objections will be registered. Mayor Eby called for objections to the paving of a street from Gulfstream Road into 30 Acre Park. There were no objections. A Resolution of Necessity was read by the Attorney. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston that the Resolution of Necessity for paving street from Gulfstream Road to 30 Acre Park be passed; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes O Eby Yes Hearin gg for objections to paving of N. W. Second Street, from N. W. 8th Avenue to N. W. 12th Avenue, N. W. llth Avenue, from N. W. First Street to N. W. Second Street, was read. Mayor Eby called for objections. There were no objections. - 3 - A Resolution of Necessity was read by Attorney Walden. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs the Resolution of Necessity for the paving of N. W. Second Street, from N. W. 8th Avenue to N. W. 12th Avenue, N. W. llth Avenue, from N. W. First Street to N. W. Second Street, be passed; motion seconded by Commission- er Houston, and the roll being called, the following commission- ors voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes ' Tubbs Yes Eby Yes A letter was read from Mrs. Helen T. Hurst and Mr. & Mrs. 0. W. Leach, requesti6gthat steps be taken to require property owners of low` lying land at N. E. Second Avenue and N. E. Second Street, to fill this land as it was causing a serious health and sani- tation problem. Commissioner Houston stated that we were filling some low lying land and correcting some of the conditions and creating others. Some of the lots we have filled are high and dry, and when it rains the water backs up and other lots are flooded. We dis- cussed this same thing last year, and at that time I stated that if these 16ts were filled we would take a sewer line down to the canal. I do not see where we can do anything until the lots are filled. The City spent $300.00 last week pumping water from the low lying lots around town. Bob Cognetta -- I live in .a duplex south of the American Legion Hall, it is low, water stands when it rains, and it is infedted with rats, snakes and lizards. Can anything be done about this condition? Commissioner Houston stated that this could be turned over to ' the City Manager for immediate action. An Ordinance requiring sidewalks to be constructed in the City. of Dania, was read by Attorney Walden. Commissioner Houston asked Attorney Walden if the ordinance required the subdivider to post a bond for sidewalks? Attorney Walden advised it did. Commissioner Houston then stated that in his opinion for four foot sidewalks, the ordinance should state that the bond should be in the amount of 01.60 per linear foot. Another thing, could we stipulate in the ordinance that when a building is erected, sidewalks are to be constructed? This ordinance covers sidewalks in the entire subdivision, these subdividers can go in and spot houses all over the subdivision and it might be years before the sidewalks were put in. In this way we would be sure. of sidewalks there there are buildings. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston this ordinance be passed on first reading, subject to these changes being made on or before the passage on second reading; motion seconded by Commissioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Bills for filling lots were presented from C. P. Hill as follows: 836 yds fill for Block 3, Beachway $652.08 433 yds fill for Lots 16 thru 21, Block 2, Masonts Subdivision $$,337 .74 - 4 - A motion was made by Commissioner Houston these bills be paid; motion seconded by Commissioner Elkins, and the roll being call- ed, the following commissioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that sometime ago the Supreme Court handed down a decision on false arrests by police officers. What steps can we take to protect ourselves, along with the training of our officers. I can see where this can be done very easily. Attorney Walden advised that the city .should have insurance coverhge, ,as they are responsible for any police officer. Commissioner Houston stated that Attorney Walden should check on this immediately and find out what we can do in regards to this matter, if anything. Commissioner Houston stated that another thing he had been think- ing about was a decision rendered by the Judge a short time ago where a party stepped into a meter box in the City of Hollywood. That it was his understanding that the meters and boxes were not the property of the city after they were installed. I know some- time ago we discussed ownership of meters. What I want to know is -- are we liable for something like what happened in Hollywood? If that happened to us, I am afraid the commissioners would not get paid for a few months, and that would be bad. I would like to see the attorney check on this also, andrreport to us as soon as possible . Commissioner Houston stated that the Garden Club had agreed to take over the project offered them by the Commission to beautify the cemetery. They are going to raise a lot of plants, and there ' is no way to protect them at the cemetery. When we rebuilt the ball park we did not use all the chain link fence fromtthe old one, I would like to see the City Manager put this fence up on the west side of the new maintenance building at the cemetery, and put in a gate, and turn the key over to the Garden Club, in this way they can have some protection for their plants . This should be' done immediately so they can get started. Commissioner Houston stated that at the last meeting it was sug- gested that we have a larger packer truck here for demonstration to see if that was what we needed. This past week we had one here and I followed it around, and I did not- think it was possible, but they finished at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon. I think we should go ahead and advertise for bids forithis type of packer, trading in the old one . I believe with this additional facility and the effective manner in which it works, we will not need an additional truck for a few years. Mayor Eby stated that he saw the truck right after 4:00 P. M. and they were on the next days work. A motion was made by Commissioner Houston authorizing. the City Manager to advertise for bids for a 16 yard packer, complete with chassis, with a trade in of the Reo Packer, bids to be received is until 8:30 P. M., Monday, July 72 1958; motion seconded by Com- missioner Tubbs, and the roll being called, the following com- missioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes - 5 - Commissioner Houston stated that we have heard a lot about surface water, storm drainage and sewers. That he had an idea that he thought was practical and feasible, however, it was up to the engineers to tell us if it is possible to do it. One of our problems is in the northeast section of the city. Another is S. E. Second Avenue . We agreed that some way should be pro- vided for sanitary sewers if we can afford them. We should bear in mind at the same time the need for storm sewers to some extent for the east side of the city. The State Road Department installed catch basins in the middle of the block off Federal 'Highway when it was widened. If we could continue this line ' to Second Avenue, then up Second Avenue to where we have a 36 inch storm sewer to the San Soucy apartment on East Dania Beach Boulevard. The Streets will be torn up and it will be a good time to do something about storm drainage. There is not a line in front of the Hotel or Lobster House. The line from Frost Park along Fronton Boulevard is overtaxed now, but we could put a pump at the end of the line to pull the water through. If we are going to tear up the streets and alleys we might as well lay a storm sewer if at all possible. I would like to get together with the commission at a special meeting and see what solution we can come up with. We went into this a year ago and the only thing holding it up at this time seems to me to be the filling of low lying lots. This will not take care of all our problems, but it will give some relief. We had quite a problem on S. E. 13th Terrace last week. We went in there and put in fill and graded a shoulder and re- lieved the situation. Mayor Eby stated that we would have to first authorize an engineer to prepare drawings to see if this is feasible . If the lines on Beach Boulevard are overloaded, they may come up with something else . The natural slope of the land is to the south. It seems to me that the sewer should be from the Legion Hall north to the ' Dania Cut-Off canal. Thellong range planning should be for sur- face drainage as well as sewers. But first we have to get the water into the street before the sewers do any good. Commissioner Houston stated that the line he spoke of on S. E. Second Avenue would not take care of S. E. 4th Avenue or S. E. 5th Avenue. It would only take care of water from Federal Highway down to Second Avenue. Mayor Eby suggested a special meeting with the Fiscal Agent sometime this week so that work could be started as soon as possible on this project. Commissioner Houston stated that Porter Reynolds, Landscape Architect, had presented a preliminary plan for a new entrance to the cemetery, and he thought we could advertise for bids for the work. A motion was made by Commissioner Tubbs to advertise for bids for entrance to Dania Memorial Park Cemetery, to be received until 8:30 P. M. , Monday, July 7, 1958; motion seconded by Com- missioner Elkins, and the roll being called, the following com- missioners voted: Elkins Yes Houston Yes Tubbs Yes Eby Yes Commissioner Houston stated that some areas in the city is still being farmed, and he would like to see the City Manager see that this land is disced and dragged before they get out. If this is not done, have the city do it and assess the owners for it. - 6 - Commissioner Houston stated that something had to be done about storm drainage as Mr. Eby said. So we might as well plan on it. Take for instance the Runyan home -- it has probably been there 30 years, at that time nothing was thought about elevations when a building was started at that time. We are going to have to raise elevations in that area and some one has to get hurt. It might be possible to pour a 6 inch floor in this house to raise the floor level -- I do not know. That is one of the things we will have to find out from the engineers. Mayor Eby stated that several months ago we advertised for and agreed to purchase a bookkeeping machine. We have been to Ft. 1 Lauderdale, to see their system in operation. Forms have been ordered, and the only hold up now seems to be whether we are going to use a typewriter machine or not. The Burrough's man has contacted me several times and would like to know something. Commissioner Houston stated that we apthorized the City Manager to contact the Auditor and see if there was going to be a saving in their time and fees if we go into this type of bookkeeping. Mayor Eby stated that he did not think there would be a reduction in the fee of the Auditor. The difference would be -- you will be getting an audit rather than an auditor rendering a bookkeeping service. The books will be in shape for an audit should you need one for a fiscal agent for a bond issue. All places are getting away from the old Boston ledger system of accounting, and putting in modern machine bookkeeping. In this way all transactions go throughtyour books, the way we have now you do not know how much water is billed, only how much collected for. The prime factor will be to get the books set up, then the auditors will only have to come in say four times a year, or what ever we want. That will have to be worked out between the commission and the auditors. City Manager Malley stated that Mr. Lindfors told him after the machine wa,s in operation they would not have to spend as much time , in the office, they would only be auditing, not bookkeeping. That the bookkeeping would be done by our employees. Commissioner Houston stated that we were told if we put in this machine it would take care of everything. We put in a cash reg- ister, and we were told to run every thing through that, and all our worries would be over. I question this machine due to the size of our operation. I can see it for a place like the bank having a use for them We can go ober board with machines. We discussed whether we needed a typewriter or not -- and decided against it. I cannot see paying the auditors an additional $2,600 or $2, 700 over and above the $100 retainer fee and buying this machine - We were told there would not be any less time spent in the office. This is the first I have heard about coming only 4 t ime s a year.. Mayor Eby stated that he would like to have Mr. Malley check again with the auditors, but that he personally could not see where there would be any less time spent in the office. I would like to see something done, it has been hanging fire for a long time. The forms to be used on the machine have been printed. Mayor Eby asked City Manager Malley to check with Mr. Lindfors again and we can bring it up at a special meeting and make some decision. ' There being no further business, on motion and vote, the meeting adjourned. Mary 'Thornhill City Clerk Frank E. Eby "'' Mayor Commissione