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Home My WebLink About1927-08-01 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes (2) MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANIA FLORIDA HELD IN THE CITY HALL ON THE FIRST DAY OF AUGUST,A.D.1927 A meeting of the City Council of the City of Dania Florida was held persuant to the adjournment of the meeting at 9 A.M. n the 1st day of August A.D.19270 in the city hall of the City 89 Dania,- Florida at 2 P.M. on the lst day of August A.D.1927.The following were present: A.J,Ryan, mayor pro-tem and councilman John M, Bryan, Councilman John B. Gregory, Councilman E.S, Tubbs, Councilman, Mayor H. T.Tubbe and Councilman O.S.Peck were absent from the meeting, The following also were present: Raymond T, Skinner, City Manager. John S. Odom, City Clerk T.D.Ellie, Jr. , City Attorney, The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-tem Ryan. Mayor Protem Ryan called for a report from the City manager on the tabulation of the We received at the morning meeting. City manager Skinner reported that the bids had been tabulated as follows with the assistance of Councilman E.S. %bbs and Councilman John B. Gregory, Bidder Material Labor Total Munioipal Exchange & Sales Co. 9256,76 R.D.Wood Co. Bid on Hydrants and 815.10 Valves only M.E.Hoffman Construction Co. Bid on Universal Pipe 86649.65 3,054.50 11,704,15 M.E.Hoffman Construction Co. Bid on Bell & Hub Pipe. 7,947.30 4,054.50 129001#80 M.E.Hoffman Construction Co. Bid on Prepared Joint Pipe. 8,547.30 3*304,50 110851*80 W.E,Crotty, Bid on labor only 3,957.66 Hatcher Construction Co. Bell & hub Bid 8,583.60 Hatcher Construction Co. Bid on Prepared Joint Pipe, 8*163,50 Guest & Baxter, Bell & Hub Bid 60207.00 Guest & Baxter, Prepared Joint Bid. 5t607.00 Nash Plumbing Co. Ina. 14,458.92 The city manager announced that the check accompanying the bid ofthe Municipal Exchange & Sales Co. was not certified as requested in the advertisement and that W,E.Crotty did not figure on furnishing any of the material which the other bidders on labor agree to furnish ry` Mr. Charles Goodwin appeared before the council and said that while he did not submit a bid on the work he would agree to do the work cheaper than any of the contractors if the city furnished the material. Councilman John M. Bryan offered a resolution tkx stating that the bid of the M.E.Hoffman Construction company on universal pipe he aeoepted. Councilman E.S.Tabbs seconded a motion that the resolution be adopted. The resolution was read as follows; as RESOZUTION ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE M.E.HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY X= FOR THE EXTENSIONS AND REPZACEMMITS OF THE WATERWORKS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF DANIA FLORIDA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SAID M.E.HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND X03M ORDER SAID COMPANY TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA� Section 1. That persuant to the publishing of an advertisement in the Ft. Lauderdale Daily News calling for bids for the construction of a water works distribution system and certain replacements of old four inch water mains in the City of Dania Florida, bids were received by the city council of the City of Dania Florida at an adjourned meeting of the said city council held August 10 A.D.1927 k Section 2. That after canvassing the bids received for the above mentioned work the city council of the City of Dania Florida finds that the M.E.Hoffman Construction Company of Dania Florida was the lowest and best bidder; therefore bet it further resolved that the City manager of the city of Dania Florida be authorized to enter into a contract with the Said M.E.Hoffman construction company, based on the amount of Eleven thousand, Seven hundred and four dollcr9 and fifteen Bents ($11,704.15) and that after satisfactory bond be furnished the said construction company be ordered to proceed with the work. Section 3 This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage, and approval by the mayor. Passed this tat day of August A.D.1927 � cleric — — Approved: i a or pro-stem Upon being put to a vote the resolution carried as follows: Councilman John M. Bryan Aye councilman John B. Gregory, Aye Councilman E.S. Tabbe, Aye Those voting Nay, none. Councilmen O.S.Peck arrived at the meeting after the resolution had been adopted. Councilman John M. Bryan made a motion that the certified checks be returned immediately to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by councilmen John B. Gregory and upon being put to a vote was unanimously carried.. The city manager then returned the checks to the bidders, all of whom were present. Councilman John B. Gregory made a motion that the City Manager be authorized to purchase a Mueller Tapping maohine No. 'b for the use of the city water department in making service tape. The motion was seconded by Councilman John M. Bryan. Upon vote being taken the motion carried as follows.. Councilman John M. Bryan Aye, Councilman John B. Gregory, Aye. Councilman O.S.Peak, Aye Councilman E.S.Tubbs, Aye. Those voting nay, none. y = Mayor pro-tem Ryan asked the city clerk to read ordinance No.9 3 which is as follows; AN ORDINA.NCE No, 9 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR INSPECTORS AND CLERK OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA FLORIDA ON AUGUST 5th A.D.1927. BE IT ORDAINED by the city council of the City of Dania, Plorida. Section 1. That there are hereby designated and appointed by the City Council of the City of Dania, Florida, the following inspectors and clerk who are authorized to act in their respective capacity in the special election to be held on the- 5th day of August A.D.1927 in the City of Dania Florida, to be paid the sun of $2.50 each. Inspectors; Frederick Englert, F.G. Taylor and O.P.Hurning. Clerk; Sam B. Jones. Section 2, in case of inability through sickness or otherwise of any pf the above inspectors or clerk to .act in the capacity above Indicated, the following substitute inspectors and clerk are hereby authorized to act when notified and called by the chief of police of the city of Dania, Florida; Inspectors; John Luderson, O.C.Hansell .and R.A.Hudson. Clerk; H.C.Taylor. Section 8. All ordinances or parts of ordinances and Resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed .hereby. Section 4 This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and adoption and its approval by the Mayor. City cleric Approved• mayor pro-tem Councilman 'd.S.Peok rpade a motion that the second and third readings of the ordinance be waived and that it be placed upon its final passage. The motion was seconded by Councilman John M. Bryan. Upon vote being taken the motion was carried as follows; Councilman John M. Bryan, dye. Councilman John B. Gregory, Aye Councilman O.S.Peck, Aye Councilman E.S. Tmbbs, Aye. Those voting Nay, none. Councilman John B. Gregory made a motion that the ordinance be passed as read. The motion was seconded by Councilman E;S, Tubbs. Upon vote being taken the motion carried as follows; Councilman John M. Bryan, Aye. Councilman John B. Gregory, Aye. Councilman O.S.Peck, Aye. Councilman E.S.Tubbs, Aye. Rhose voting Nays None. Whereupon the ordinance became Ordinance No. 9 of the City of <' Dania, Florida, Mayor Protem A. J.Ryan asked the Clerk to read resolution Nos which was read by the Clerk as follows; A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF DANIA FLORIDA TO BORROW THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE DANIA. BANK AND TRUST COMPANY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY AND PROPER EKPENDITURES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES. BE IT RESOLVED by the city Council of the City of Dania, Florida. Section 1. In order to provide for necessary expenses for the operation of the City and proper expenditures for municipal purposes that the City Council borrow for the City of Dania, Florida, the sum of Five Thousand ($5.000.00) dollars from the Dania Bank & Trust Company. Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are authorized hereby to execute a Note of the city of Dania, Florida, for said sum, payable to the Dania Bank & Trust Company, said note to be payable Ninety (90) days from date with interest at a rate not fto exceed Eight (e%) percent per annum. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. Passed this lot day od August A.D.1927. 411 city cler— Approved; eyorPro- •em coundilman John B. Gregory made a motion that the resolution be passed. The motion was seconded by councilman O.S.Peok& upon being put to a vote the motion was carried as follows; Councilman John M. Bryan, Aye Councilman John B. Gregory, Aye Councilman O.S.Peck, Aye Councilman E.S.Tmbbs, Aye. Those voting Nay, none. Mayor Protem A.J.Ryan asked the city clerk to read Ordinance No# which was read by the Clerk as follows; AN ORDININCE No, 10 PROVIDING FOR THE PROHIBITION AND SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLING OR GAMES OF CHANCE OF EVERY KIND,SLOT MACHINES OR OTHER GAMBLING DE910ES SIMILAR OR DISSIMILARMTHIN THE CITY OF DANIA,FLORIDA. BE IT ORDAINED by the city Council of the City of Dania, Florida. Section 1. Any person, firm, association or corporation who by himself, agent or otherwise, or in an manner has, keeps, exercises, or maintains gambling apparatus, or gaming implements or any game of chance of any kind, slot machine, or other device, similar or dissimilar notwithstanding the vending of any article of merchandise in conneotinn with the operation or use thereof within the city of Dania, or any such person who has, keeps, or maintains a house, booth,' ' tent, shelter or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or housing any gambling apparatus, shall be punished upon conviction before the mayor, by imprisonment for a period of not to exceed thirty days, or by fine not to exceed Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) dollars or both such fine and imprisonment, within the discretion of the Mayor. Section 2. 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