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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-25 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1995 Mayor Hyde called the meeting to order at 7:3O p.m. INVOCAIIoN by Reverend Lewis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL GALL: Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: Bill Hyde John Benino Bobbie Grace Albert Jones Robert Mikes Mike Smith Frank Adler Marie Jabalee Interim City Manager: City Attorney: Acting City Clerk: PRESENTATrcNS * "B.S.O. Special Commendation for District I Deputies Lt. Lange, BSO, commended Deputy Anthony Guaglione and Deputy Larry Akers from District I for their professionalism that resulted in the arrests of three suspects for the tragic homicide of a teenager at Modello Park on July 13. Lt. Lange expressed his gratitude and advised that a letter will be placed in each of the deputy's files. Commissioner Grace expressed her personai gratitude to the officers for their efforts in this homicide and thanked staff members for letting her know about the tragedy right away. *Fire Administrative Report Chief Grammer advised that the Administrative Report will be presented at the first meeting in August. 1REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1995 Chief Grammer advised that there are three 75/25 grants on the agenda tonight which would be funded in ow 96/97 fiscal year budget if received. He mentioned that James Mulford has been chosen to attend the National Fire Academy and Executive Fire Officers Program and that the City only pays minimal food costs while he is away. Chief Grammer reponed that over $8,OOO was raised from the recent 1st Annual Fishing Tournament for Heather Zidar who has cancer of the spine. Mayor Hyde thanked the participants and sponsors who were involved in the success ofthe Fishing Tournament. +GENERAL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Mike Smith, Interim City Manager./Personnel Director, explained that Annet-te Davis has been with the City for 2years and was chosen for General Employee of the Month for July for her positive attitude and willingness to learn new projects. Annette came forward to receive the plaque and to thank the Commission for the honor. The Commission added their personal comments about Annette's sincere personality and assistance provided in the front office at City Hall. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Grace pulled item 1.5 and 1.6 and Commissioner Jones pulled item 1.4 from the Consent Agenda. 1. CONSENTAGENDA Minutes1.1 Approval of minutes for Regular Meeting June 13,1995.1.2 Aooroval of minutes for Recular Meetins Tulv I 1. 1995.1.3 Affro"al of minutes for !/&kshop M""iii,g jr.," 20, 1995 Resolutions I.7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CREATING A CITY CHARTER REVIE\T BOARD; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE PO\TERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1.8 "A RESOLLTTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CREATING A BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FORTHE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE POIX/ERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTTVE DATE. REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 19952 1.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE PROPOSAL OF MADSEN,/BARR CORPORATION TO SUPPLY LABOR, EQLIIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO INSTALL 8-INCH, 1O-INCH AND 12-INCH U- LINERS IN MANHOLE SECTIONS OF THE CITY'S SANITARY SE\TER SYSTEM AND APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURI, OF AN AMOLINT NOT TO EXCEED $34,000.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Staff) 1.10 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN APCOR TELEMETRY RADIO SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF) 1.11 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR "DAVID & CLARK RADIO HEADSETS SYSTEM,,; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF) 1.12 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT BEING OFFERED THROUGH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, FOR AN EXTRICATION AIR BAG SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (STAFF) Ordinances (pl"-11-e5) LOCATED ON \rEST SrDE OF RAVENS\rOOD ROAD AppRoxIMATELy 242 FEET SOUTH OF S\r 32 STREET (MILLER ROAD) 1.13" AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING PLAT OF "Z.Z.PLAT",, SAME BEING: A PORTION OF LOT 12 OF ""SEABOARD FARMS" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE22 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROIOflARD COLINTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLO\ilS: COMMENCE AT THE NORTH\OTEST CORNER OF "K.D.R. SUBDMISION" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 98, PAGE 28 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\flARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 0ro37'15" TEST, 512.95 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 88'44'20" EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12,38.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 0so57'37" \trEST, 97.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88"47'30" \[EST, 135.84 FEET TO A POINT 5s6.7 FEET EAST OF THE TITEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12; TF{ENCE SOUTH 3REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1995 A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 7.4,7.5 and 1.6. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde-yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Benino -yes ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 4REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1995 01"46'53" EAST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL \rITH AND 556.7 FEET EAST OF THE \TEST LINE OF SAID LOl 12 A DISTANCE OF 97.08 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 88o44'2O" EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, 103.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\flITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading of Ordinance). (Staff) (PL-12-95) LOCATED ON BOTH EAST AND \rEST SIDES OF S\r 26 TERRACE ADJOINING S\r 32 STREET AND COLLTNS ROAD. 1.14 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT "RAVENSTTOOD 26TH AVENUE FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT Z) " SAME BENG: A PORTION OF LOT 9, BLOCK 1, SECTION 29,PLAT OF SECTIONS 28, 29, 30 AND 32 AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 32 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\TARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND A PORTION OF LOTS 4, 1.3, 1.4,35 AND ALL OF LOTS 1, 5, 6,7,8, 10,36,37,38 AND 39 OF LAKEVIE\T VILLAGE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGE 43 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 16, 17, AND 18 AND ALL OF LOT 15, BLOCK 1 AND LOT 9, BLOCK 3 OF LAKEVIE\T VILLAGE ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47, PAGE 32 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\TARD COLINTY, FLORIDA AND A PORTION OF THE RrGHT-OF-\rAY FOR COLLTNS ROAD, SW 26TH TERRACE (TRAM ROAD), SIT 34TH COURT AND S\T 26TH AVENUE AND A PORTION OF THE SOUTH oNE-HALF (S1l2) OF SECTTON 20, TO\rNSHrP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, CrTy OF DANIA, BRO\TARD COLINTY, FLORIDA. PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\TITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (First Reading of Ordinance) (Staff) 1,4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT BET\TEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND NE\T COMMUNITY STRATEGIES, INC., REGARDING CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATING TO THE BASS PRO PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTM DATE. (Comm. Mikes) Commissioner Jones mentioned his respect for Irving Rosenbaum, New Community Strategies, Inc., based on his experience and accomplishments in surrounding communities but expressed concern for approving the Consulting Agreement without fuIl review of the documentation. Mike Smith, Interim City Manager, stated his opinion that Mr. Rosenbaum's services are not necessary at this time as staff members can handle the current projects and that he would only need Mr. Rosenbaum's services on a limited basis. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Grace to defer the Resolution to the next workshop meeting. Commissioner Mikes advised that previous City Manager Flatley recommended to hire Mr. Rosenbaum to assist staff in imponant projects like Bass Pro and the airport litigation. He recommended to hire Mr. Rosenbaum at $75.00 per hour as soon as possible because current staff will not be able to provide the attention needed in these major projects. Vice Mayor Bertino stated his opinion that \flill Allen, Growth Management Director, has had more experience in the negotiations with the Bass Pro Shop and airpon litigation than previous City Manager Flatley. The motion to defer passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde-no Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino -yes 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING SALES TAX INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF DANIA, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BRO\TARD COUNTY, BRO\TARD COI'NTY AND EACH MLINICIPALITY \TITHIN THE COUNTY, AND PRO\IDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Staf$ A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to defer the Sales Tax Interlocal Agreement until the meeting takes place on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. with the Blue Ribbon Committee and all details have been finalized on the 1 cent tax and issues reiating to Collins Elementary. Commissioner Mikes felt that Broward County needs to take another look at this proposal as the method of funding is highly controversial. He mentioned that eastern cities need major 5REGULAR MEETING ,uLY 25, 1995 infrastructure repair, wellfield hookup and EMS services and that burden is being imposed on eastern cities by off-loading funding requirements from developers for new western cities. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Benino -yes Mayor Hyde-yes 1,6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT BET\TEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND ROBERT F. EISENGREIN REGARDING CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATING TO AIRPORT EXPANSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Commissioner Grace stated that given the City's current financial constraints Mr. Eisengrein should be hired only if Attorneys' Cunis and Gallop were no longer utilized. She recommended negotiating with the County Commission to try to provide purchase assurance for the impacted residents. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that a third of the City is impacted by the airport expansion with noise and pollution and that the Airport Advisory Committee recommended hiring Mr. Eisengrein. Commissioner Mikes stated that Broward County is not providing anFhing to the City based on the article in the newspaper offering the City 1.5 million dollars as reimbursement for City sewer lines east of U.S. 1 because the City is being expected to use the funds to provide its own Purchase Assurance Program. Commissioner Jones stressed his concern for the legal expense that has gone on so long with Attorneys' Curtis & Gallop. He was also concerned with Mr. Eisengrein's credibility since he tried to get hired by the County first. His other concerns were that the City's Attorneys filed several frivolous Motions of Intervention to slow the County down which was a legal tactic that cost the City a lot of money. Commissioner Jones stated that Attorneys' Curtis & Gallop are fine attorneys but that there's only an estimated $100,000 left to pursue legal action. Commissioner Jones stressed the need to negotiate with the County to resolve this litigation and that the City of Dania has pursued the legal method in protecting the residents in the impacted area. Mayor Hyde clarified that no one is voting to cut out the attorneys and that a draft Interlocal Agreement is expected from the County shortly. No action is required on this item tonight. 6REGULAR MEEflNG JULY 25, 1995 In support of Mr. Eisengrein, Commissioner Mikes advised that there is nothing wrong with consulting attorneys being hired by either side ofthe litigation. He stated that Mr. Eisengrein has expenise that could be valuable to the City in the legal battle and that there would be a conflict of interest for Mr. Eisengrein once he is hired by the City. He urged the Commission to re ize that this is not the time to cut out attorney representation. Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde-yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Benino -yes Vice Mayor Benino recommended to have staff negotiate the agreement with Mr. Eisengrein over the next two weeks. If negotiations do not work out with rhe County, Mr. Eisengrein,s agreement could be placed on a future agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to deny the Resolution approving the Consulting Agreement with Robert F. Eisengrein. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes to table the agreement. (A motion to table does not require a second and takes precedent over the previous motion to deny) The motion to table passed on the following roll call vote: 2 3 PROCUTMATIONS - none BIDS - none 4 PUBLIC HEARII{GS Ordinance(Request by staff to defer until August 22, 1995)4.1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; REVISING AND ADDING CERTAIN TEXT CHANGESTO THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, CONSERVATION ELEMENT,COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACEELEMENT, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT OBJECTTVES AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE PLAN PERTAINING TONATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION/OUMOOR RECREATION; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\TITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Second Reading of Ordinance. (Staff) Mayor Hyde advised that staff's recommendation is to continue this Ordinance until Augusr 22, 1995, and then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to continue second reading of the Ordinance to August 22, 1995. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde-yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Benino -yes 7REGULAR MEEilNG JULY 25, 1995 4.2 Petitioner,/Owner - Ft. Lauderdale Airpon Hilton, property at lgTO Griffin Road. Public Hearing - VA-09-95: A variance is requested for a pole sign from the requirements of Chapter 3, Advertising; Section 3-33(m), Pole (Ground Sign), of the Dania Code of Ordinances. Ifiill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that a sign variance is being requested by the Ft. Lauderdale Airpon Hilton from sign regulations as delineated in Chapter 3, Advertising; Section 3-33 (m), Pole (Ground Sign) of the Dania Code of Ordinances. The sign is proposed to replace the existing 166 sq. ft. sign located just west of the enrrance drive into the Hotel and would include a 9'6" x 18' "HILTON" sign and a 10'x 18'changeable copy message board. Mr. Allen advised that the Planning k Zonitg Board recommended approval based on the criteria for a variance being met as stated in Section 10.13 ofthe Zoning Code. Commissioner Grace recommended that the Hilton sign include Dania along with Ft. Lauderdale in the advenising. The petitioner agreed to include Dania's name and evenrs in a prominent area on the sign. At Commissioner Mikes' reque$, the petitioner agreed to negotiate further with the Department of Transponation on adding additional landscaping to the median on Griffin Road in front of the Hotel and that the sign will be an informational message sign only. Vice Mayor Benino agreed that the sign is necessary for business purposes but did not agree rhar the landscaping should be added as a condition to the variance approval. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Victor Lohmann, Planning & Zoning Board, opposed the variance based on his feelings that the pole sign is too large for the location along Griffin Road but clarified that he was nor against the concept of the sign. llis concern was that the variance approval may ser a precedent for other applicants who may not be located so close ro I-95. City Attorney Adler advised Mr. Lohmann that it is improper for him to speak on this matter since he has already voted on the matter as a member of the Planning & Zoning Board. Deputy Ivan Pato, BSO, spoke in favor of the variance based on his knowledge rhar people ger confused going in and out of the Hilton Hotel and that the sign should assist in this problem. Hearing no funher comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Commissioner Jones questioned staff on the conditions that were included on the Sheraton and DCOTA signs located in the area. Mr. Allen stated that the Sheraton has a changeable copy sign along I-95 which is 305 sq. ft. and the DCOTA and Sheraton have a large monument sign at the entrance to DCOTA which exceeds this sign size. IREGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 1995 A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Berrino ro approve VA-09-95 for a pole sign as requested by the Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hilton at 1870 Griffin Road with the conditions that the sign include Dania's name and that the petitioner work with DOT for installing additional landscaping on the median. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Benino -yes Mayor Hyde-yes Commissioner Mikes recommended discussing the establishment of a code for message boards at the next workshop meeting. 5. SITE PLANS 6.1 Bill Davison Bill Davison disagreed with the City spending $50,000 extra for the bathrooms at the Modello Park Swimming Pool based on his feelings that the existing bathrooms could be refurbished at a lessor cost. Mr. Davison expressed his opinion that it would be a better idea for the City Commission to research the possibility of acquiring property south of City Hall for a joint civic center with BSO. The Center could provide physical activities and be enjoyed by young, old, black and white in the community. Mr. Davison expressed his dissatisfaction that the parks and the bathrooms at the beach are not being maintained. Commissioner Grace stated that she was not aware that the bathrooms at Modello Park were going to cost an additional $50,000 and agreed that rebidding is needed. She explained that the beach bathrooms are not complete but engineering work is taking place right now. Water fountains and bathrooms are also needed to handle special events at Modello Park. Mr. Davison stated that portable bathrooms are suppose to be provided at the time the plumbing permit is issued on public projects in accordance with the South Florida Building Code. Mike Smith, Interim City Manager , explained that the original bid with Pool People, Inc. came in for $179,000 for the entire project and that the City awarded the bid for $103,000 for the pool portion. The additional $75,000 + was for the pool facilities and the City's budget was only $150,000. The bathrooms were pulled off the bid so that construction of the pool C|IIZENS' COMilENfS - Comments by Dania citizens or interested parties that are not a part of the regular agenda should be given in writing or communicated verbally prior to 4:00 p.m. the (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Comments of any nature will be responded to by the office of the City Manager. In the event that the concern remains unresolved, the citizen(s) or p*ty will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. 6 9REGULAR MEEIING JULY 25, 1995 could begin. Mr. Smith explained that he has worked very closely with the Architect and Contractor to upgrade the existing bathrooms by adding new enrrances but the ADA (American Disabilities Association) would not allow the improvements because the space 'was not large enough He advised that negotiations took place with a sub-contractor of Pool People, Inc. for the bathroom portion and that the cost was reduced to $48,OOO but since the subcontractor was not the original bidder the bathroom porrion has to be rebid. Mr. Smith explained that the laws have changed and that the ADA and HRS will not allow the City to open the pool without the bathrooms. The City was able to work with the City of Hallandale for the use of their new pool for the summer and the City will only have to pay for transportation costs. This savings of $10,000 for the summer project allocated in the current budget can now be used towards the bathrooms. Commissioner Jones questioned why ponable bathrooms were not provided. Mr. Smith explained that he was not aware of the Code requirement. Functioning bathrooms are provided at the building and on the ballfield at Modello Park. He agreed to speak with the Building Official to see if the ponable bathrooms are required. Commissioner Mikes stated the need for management to communicate by memo and through meetings to ensure that all of the Commissioners are notified of these types of activities. Mr. Smith clarified that it was not his intention to keep information about the project from the Commission as the bathrooms were always pan of the project and original bid. EXPEilDEURE REQUESfS - none 8. DISGUSSION AilD POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 Request by Victory Villas for one year extension on office trailer at 851 W'est Dania Beach Boulevard. \(lill Allen, Growh Management Director, mentioned that Victory Villas has been given permission by the Commission on an annual basis to park a 14'x 55' trailer just to the rear of the building for office purposes. Mr. Allen explained that Victory Villas has had some bad luck with their fund raising projects to constnrct a permanent office building and that they expect to constnrct the facility this upcoming year. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the extension for one year for Victory Villas. Commissioner Grace commended Dennis DesJardin, Director, for his accomplishments with Viaory Villas. 7 REGULAR MEEflNG 10 JULY 25, 1995 The motion passed on the following roll call vote, Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Benino- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Benino- yes 8.2 Establishing the public hearing dates lor 7995/96 Fiscal Year Budget as September 11 and September 25, 1995. Mike Smith, Interim City Manager, advised that the second date should be September 26. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve the public hearing dates for 1995/96 Fiscal Year Budget as September 11 and September 26, 1995. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 8.3 Discussion and possible action appointing Marie Jabalee as Finance Director/City Clerk in 1995/96 Fiscal Year Budget Mike Smith, Interim City Manager, explained that a concept was presented at the budget workshop on July 21 to merge the Finance Depanment with the City Clerk Department and the savings to appoint Marie Jabalee would be around $70,000. Mr. Smith stated that the salary for Mrs. Jabalee was presented in the budget at around $57,000. Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk/Finance Director, stated that her current Finance Director salary is $44,000 and that previous City Manager Flatley granted her assignment pay for the City Clerk Depanment. Commissioner Grace questioned increasing one department head by $13,000 with the current budget restrictions and stated her hesitation in approving the request. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that this is a cost savings to the city without hiring additional personnel and it was the recommendation of $0anda Mullikin, past City Clerk, to combine the departments. Commissioner Mikes made a motion to adopt the Resolution appointing Marie Jabalee to Finance Director/City Clerk. REGULAR MEETING 11 ,uLY 25, 1995 City Attorney Adler read the title of the Resolution and stated that the Resolution should not have been placed on the agenda as a line item but as a Resolution. Commissioner Jones agreed that combining the depanments will definitely save the Ciry money but that there may be a question about the amount of the raise. He commended Marie Jabalee for the job that she has done so far for the City and asked for the difference between Vanda Mullikin's salary and her salary for the two positions. Interim City Manager Smith explained that Marie Jabalee also entered into the DROP @e{erred Retirement Option Plan) in the General Employees Pension Plan effective June 1, 1995. The $57,198 in the budget includes the 5olo pension supplement that used to be paid into the pension fund for Marie and the City will no longer be required to pay contributions into the plan on her behalf. Mayor Hyde advised that the motion fails for lack of a second. 9. APPOINTMENTS 9,1 Appointment of one member to the Airpon Advisory Board was continued to the next meeting. Commissioner Mikes nominated Vito Mancino. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to appoint Vito Mancino to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9,3 Appointment of three members to Human Relations Board were continued to the next regular meeting. 9,4 Appointment of one member to the Occupationai License Review Committee was continued to the next regular meeting. 9.5 Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was continued to the next regular meeting. 9.6 Appointment of one member to the Unsafe Structures Board was continued to the next regular meeting. 9.7 Appointment of six members to the Community Affairs Advisory Board were continued to the next regular meeting. t2 JULY 25, 1995 9.2 Appointment of two members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board. REGULAR MEEIING 10. ADIIIINISTRATIVE REPORTS City Manager 10.1 Interim City Manager Smith advised that bids were received for roof repair of the BSO building but that there is a need to rebid the project because the roof structure is made up of a different material than was described in the bid specifications. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to reject all bids received and readvertise for bids for repair of the BSO roof. The motion passed unanimously. City Attorney - no comments 11. COililtIsStON COMMENTS 11.1 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace apologized for not being able to attend the Budget Workshop on July 21 as she had to attend a workshop meeting for the Dania Economic & Development Corporation and the King Center. Commissioner Grace mentioned that she has recently been made President of DEDC and that the meeting was v/orthwhile because the King Center brings grant money back to Dania for housing projects. Commissioner Grace made mention and requested staff to handle the following: Send another letter to Checkers on Federal Highway regarding noise and teenage disruption; Schedule another Budget $Torkshop Meeting; Reported that Redbirds will start their baseball tournament on Thursday Dania is hosting the Little League Basketball Team from the Bahamas on Monday at no cost ro the city; Crime Watch is August 1, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. and Reverend Gregory Pope, Bethel Baptist Church, will present the Invocation. Commissioner Grace explained that her article in The Reporter was written from the heart to help save childrens' lives and that there are things to be done to make sure the City's Parks are safe. Funher comments related to the Grace Family Reunion being held at the Airport Hilton this weekend 11.2 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones expressed a family thank you to everyone who attended the funeral for his Aunt Lillian Jones at St. Ruths Baptist Church. a a a a a REGULAR MEETING JULY 25, 199513 Mike Smith, Interim City Manager, agreed to include discussion of a possible RFP for the Pier Restaurant at the next workshop and reported thar Arrorney Karl Adler is still negotiating with Aragon Group on the Seafair proposal. Commissioner Jones requested that staff contact Mosquito Control and encouraged the public to attend Night Out Against Crime on August 1. Commissioner Jones informed the public that he has been nominated as Physical Education Educator by the State of Florida through the Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. 11.3 Commissioner Mikes Commissioner Mikes commented on how well the Budget \Workshop went onJuly 21 and expressed his opinion that current staff is overloaded and unable to handle the major projects that require political expertise for the City. He expressed his concern that the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney positions need to be addressed and asked staff to handle the following items: Research Seafair Lease to see if Aragon Group is in default; On the next workshop, include discussion of incorporating retention areas for SE 5 Avenue. 11.4 Vice-Mevor Benino Vice Mayor Bertino was glad to see that $70,000 was added to the budget to conduct an engineering study for the drainage problem in the southeast section. Vice Mayor Bertino recommended to include discussion of the City's Ordinance on parking of boats, trailers, campers and sideyard setbacks at the next workshop meeting. City Attorney Adler advised that Ellen Nyberg-Stoinoff passed away last night and that she was one of the sisters who contributed $10,000 to move the Nyberg/Swanson House to the present location. a a REGUIAR MEETING t4 JULY 25, 1995 Vice Mayor Bertino expressed his dissatisfaction with turning off water service on customers who have a good history of payment as they should be given another notice before service is disconnected. Marie Jabalee, Acting City ClerVFinance Director, advised that program changes are being made in the rffater Department and that a second notice with the penalty and a delinquent notice will be sent out when the program changes are complete. 11.5 Mayor Hyde Mayor Hyde advised that he would like to include the appointment of the Ciry Clerk on the next agenda with no salary change to get the permanent position appointed. Mayor Hyde thanked those who sponsored and amended the Fishing Tournament on behalf of Heather Zid* elnd requested Code Enforcement to stay on top of the problem with tractor trailers parking on Griffin Road. The public was encouraged to attend the Night Out on Crime. Thas mootlng was adioumed. &dt* MAYO R<;bfidnISSIONER CIIY C DITOR REGULAR MEEIING 15 tuLY 25, 1995