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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-23 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTE,S DAI{IA CITT COIUMISSIOIII RE;GTTI,AR MEETING MAY 23, 1995 Mayor Hyde called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. INVOCAIION W Reo. Jean Flencn. Reverend Freoch took a few moments to explain that she is leaving the City and to thank everyone for making her tenure at the Dania United Methodist Church and in the community such a pleasant experience. ROI,LUI;L Preseflt: MoAor: frceMagor: Commissionerc: Citg Manager: CitU Attorneg: Acting Citg Clerk: BiUflgde JohnBertfuro Bobbie C.roce Albert Jones Bob Mikes Robert Filo,tlq Fr.ankAdler Marie Jabalee Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes yes yes Mayor Hyde read the Resolution in its enttety recognizing Reverend Jean French. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to adopt the Resolution in honor of Pastor Jean French. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - Commissioner Mikes - Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Grace commended Reverend French for her dedicated service to the City of Dania and wished her the best in her new endeavor, Commissioner Jones expressed his respect for Reverend French and wished her the very best. 7REGIII,AR MEBTING MAY 23, 7995 PRESEIYIATTOIiIS *General Employee of the Month Avrard Mike Smith, Personnel Director, explained that Jim Baker has worked for the City of Dania since February 1975 and was recertly promoted to Chief Plant Operator. Mr. Smith also stated that Jim Baker has been a key player in the major renovation at the City's Water Treatment Plant and has acquired a reputation of being a perfectionist in providing quality water testing for the citizens of Denix. \{1. Smith was pleased to present the Employee of Month Award to Jim Baker for the monrh of May, 1995. Bud Palm, Utilities Director, commended Mr. Baker for his effort to obtain a score o{ 1OO on all four inspection reports from the Broward County Hedth Department recently. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Comrnissioner Mikes pulled item 1.6 from the Consent Agenda. T. OOITSEIMAGEITIDA Minutes 1.1 April 11, 1995, regular meeting 1.2 April 25, 1995, regular meeting Bills 1.3 Approval of bills paid in the month o{ March, 1995. Resolutions1.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AUTHORZING T}IE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIJPPLIES, SERVICES, EQI,IIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN THE AMOT]NT NOT TO EXCEED $58,554.30 BASED I.]PON THE COMPETITWE BIDS RECEIVED BY BRO\TARD COI.INTY SCHOOL BOARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\NTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTTVE DATE." 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLONDA, ACCEPTING ENGAGEMENT LETTER SUBMITTED BY MADSEN, SAPP, MENA, RODRIGUEZ E CO., P.A., RELATING TO 199+ 95 FISCAL YEAR AUDIT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTI\,T' DATE." 1.8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER SI]BMITTED BY L.C. BOGGS INDUSTRIES, INC., RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF A FISHING DECK AT STIN GARDEN ISLES PARK, TO REDUCE THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE FROM $12,99s.00 TO $10,325.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 2REGIJI,AR MDETING MAY 23,7995 1.7 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BET\?EEN CITY OF DANIA AND L.C. BOGGS INDUSTRIES, INC., RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF A FISHING DECK AT STIN GARDEN ISLES PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 1.9 City Attorney Adler added the following Resolution to the Consent Agenda. ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA 7.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLONDA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BET\NEEN BRO\flARD COT,]NTY AND CITY OF DANIA RELATING TO PAYMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION IN CERTAIN ANNEXID AREAS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\NTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTME DATE." Commissioner Mikes meotioned that during budget time last year the Comrnission discussed the possibility of the City being hit with a double cost for fire protection services this year and felt that staff should contact the County for a payment plan for the $547,046.80 that would be spread over a ts/o to three year plan. Mayor Hyde agreed with Commissioner Mikes and recommended that the request include consideration of an offset for exchange of services. A motion was made by Comrnissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Grace to continue the Resolution approving the Agreement until further negotiation is raised with the County and the issues, as presented, have been resolved. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Comrnissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 2. PR.OCI,AM,;TIONS2.7 "National Public'Works \0eek" - Mey 27 thruMry 27, 1995 Mayor Hyde read the proclamation in its entirety declarngMry 21, thntM,^y 27, 1995 as "National Public Works S7eek." REGTJI,AR MEDTING 3 MAY 23, 7995 .RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO INSURE THAT AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BE HELD BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PEP) tr\ CONNECTION \(/ITH THE APPLICATION OF HOLLY\flOOD RECYCLING CENTER (BRO\rARD RECYCLING, INC.) FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE A "DIRTY MRF" (MD(ED \flASTE MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY) AND COMPOSTING PLANT IN BRO\TARD COTINTY. Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes 3. BIDS 3.1 Motion to award proposal for storm shutters for the Administration Center. Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the City Cornrnission adopted Resolution 103-94 which was an agreement with the State of Florida Department of Cornmunity Affairs through FEMA for hazard mitigation. The resolution approved a grant for 50o/o of the cost {or the installation of storm shutters for the City Hall facility. Request for Proposals were advertised in several newspapers, eight proposals were received oo May 5, a Selection Committee was comprised of city staff and a selection was based on speci{ic criteria which was included in the RFP. Mr. Allen stated that the Selection Comrrrittee has recommended the company of Solaroll for a price of $19,996.00. The City will be able to amend the agreement with the State Department of Community Affairs from the original estimated $17,000.00 quote so that 50% of the $19,996.00 will be covered and each agency will pay roughly $10,000 each. Mr. Allen recommended to award the proposal so that a Contract with Solaroll could be brought back to the Comrnission at the next meeting. Commissioner Grace stressed the need to go forward with the additional shutters for City Hall as Hurricane Season is here and this will add additional security for the command center at City Hall which is planned for the new Conference Room. Commissioner Grace asked that the Broward Times be included in the newspapers that the City uses {or bid advertisements. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to accept the staff recommendation to approve the proposal from Solaroll for the installation of the storm shutters at City Hall. VilI Allen explained that the shutters will have a combination motor and crank type, as Comrnissioner Jones wanted, to ensure that the shutters could be operated in the event of an electrical shutdown. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - Commissioner Mikes - Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes yes yes 4. PUBIJC IIEARIIYGS4.1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA ENTITLED "PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT" TO COMPLY \7ITH CHAPTERg4-L71, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SIJRVIVING SPOUSE OF ANY MEMBER OF TFIE POLICE AND FIR-EFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM SHALL NOT LOSE SURVTVOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS IF THE SPOUSE REMARRIES; PROVIDING FOR DIRECT TRANSFERS OF ELIGIBLE ROLLOVER DISTREUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREINTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PRO\TDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE RETROACTNT, TO IIILY 7,1994." RE,GIJI,AR MEETING 4 IUIAY 23, 7995 Robert Sugarmen, Esq., Attorney for the Police & Fire Pension Board, explai"ed that the Congress and the State Legislature have passed laws recently regarding pension requirements that have been addressed in the proposed ordinance. The issues relate to providing no loss in retirement benefits for a surviving spouse who remarries and direct transfers of eligible rollover distributions. Mr. Sugarman stated that the changes have no actuarial impact on the plan and no cost impact on the employee or the City. Comrnissioner Mikes recommended to continue the ordinance until contract negotiations to determine whether to provide the additional language that goes beyond the legal requirement and commented on his concern that a lot of presumptive diseases are being included into the Police & Fire Pension Plan. Mr. Sugarman stated that his job is to protect the Police & Fire Pension Plan and that if something happens before the Plan is ameoded in accordance with State law requirements then a lawsuit could be imposed. He clari{ied that the ordinance does not change whether or not someotre is going to get a service incurred death benefit as this will continue to be paid as it has always been paid in the plan and that the only question is how long it will be paid (until the spouse marries or for life.) The proposed governor's bill as mentioned by Commissioner Mikes deals with whether meningitis and hepatitis are going to be approved as presumptive diseases. Commissioner Grace mentioned that the budget workshop is coming up July 21 and that it doesn't matter if the ordinance is passed now or in July since there is no cost impact on the City. Mr. Sugarman cautioned the Commission to consider the possibility that if the changes are not included in the plan that the Division of Retirement will force the issue and hold up the 175 and 185 money from the State that is contributed in the Police & Fire Pension Fund on an annual basis. Mr. Sugarman mentioned that the actuary, Kruse O'Connor & Ling, stated that there is no cost impact on the City because when the spouse was costed into the plan it was assumed that the benefit would be paid for life. Commissioner Mikes stated his dissatisfaction with last years actuarial predictions that lead the Comrnission to believe that some contrect changes would not have a significant financial impact on the City. For example in the Police & Fire Pension Plan, the ratio of percentage for disability paid was changed to 58% and within two weeks later there were two people from the Fire Department who took fuli disability with bad knees and the cost to the City is going to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars for those early retirements. Commissioner Mikes felt that the issue relating to presumptive disease needs to be {rrlly understood be{ore taking any action and that the ordinance goes beyond legal requirement and should be addressed as part of contract negotiations which are ongoing currently. Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk/Finance Director, mertioned her understanding that the actuary takes the beneficiary into consideration for life but what is not being considered is that the City can save money if the beneficiary only receives the benefit until they remarry opposed to life. Mr. Sugarman stated that most of the time people do not remarry and live together in order to keep the benefit so there is no savings to the City. 5REGTJI.AR MEDTING lttIAY 23, 7995 A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Mihes to cortinue the Ordi''ance until after the budget workshop. Vice Mayor Bertino mentioned that there are two items being ad&essed and that the rollover issue is required by law and must be addressed. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - no Cornr:rissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- no Mayor Hyde - no A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to remove Section 2 aod approve Sections 1 and 3 in the Ordinance. The motion passed on the roll call after the following discussioo. City Manager clarified that Section 1 should read "ft-a2(a)@) . Mr. Sugarman clarified that State Statute requires Section 1 to provide benefit for life for spouses or a service incurred death and that Section 2 addresses nonservice incurred death. Mayor Hyde opeoed the public hearing. John Bruckner recon:mended that the Commission table the ordinance until all of the facts are in order. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Vice Mayor Bertino clarified that his motion as previously stated is to pass Sections 1 and 3 as they are requted by State Statute and to delete Section 2 in the Ordinance. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Jones - yes Comrnissioner Mikes - no Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissiooer Mikes mentioned that the pension plan is one of the most expeosive costs to the City and that the credibility o{ the pension board and staff is on the line when they represent to the Commission that an item has a legal requtement attached to it and it is determined that all sections are not required by law. 5. Sr?tPr.alus 5.1 SP-06-95 - Request from Brian Gordon for site plan approval for construction of a duplex to be located at 251 and 253 S\[ 11 Street. 6REGTJI,AR MEETING DIAY 23, 7995 lWill Allen, Growth Management Dtector, explained that the Planning 6c Zoning Board recommended approval of the site plan and that the petitioner has agreed to include the sidewalk along the entire frontage and increase the trees to meet City Code requirements. At Com:rrissioner Mikes' request, Mr. Gordon agreed to change the 10' Oah to a 12' Oak and change the 3 Yellow Tabebuia trees to 3 clusters of Sable palms at a staggered height of 12'to 20' on the landscape plan. Hearing no further comments, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Comrnissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve SP-06- 95 with the condition that the i0' Oak be changed to a 12' Oak and to change the 3 Yellow Tabebuia trees to 3 clusters of Sable palms at a staggered height of 12' to 20' on the landscape plan. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - Commissioner Mikes - Mayor Hyde - yes 5.2 SP-08-95 - Request from Consolidated Retreaders Tire for site plan approval for construction of a tire store to be located at 5481 Ravenswood Road. Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the property is zoned C-4 Commercial use and the Planning & Zorring Board did recommend approval as it meets all code requirements and a wall will be constructed bordering the residential properties on the north and south sides. ln response to Vice Mayor Bertino, Mr. Allen stated that the store will be used to retain storage primarily and there will be some installation which will take place inside. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve SP-08- 95 with the condition that the two Oak trees on the front be replaced by 2 clusters of 3 Sable palms at a height ol 12' to 20' . The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Comrnissioner Jores - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Mayor Hyde - yes 6. CITIZENS' OOIIIIEIIflI1S - 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 (+th) tvtonday of each month. Comments o{ any nature will be responded to by the office o{ the City Manager. In the event that the concefir remains unresolved, the citizen(s) or party will be asked to address the City Comrrrission during the meeting. yes yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 7REGUI,ARMDETING ltrAY 23, 7995 6.1 Bill Davison was not present. 6.2 John Bruckner stated his dissatisfaction that his condominium was charged for a fire inspection when single family homes and duplexes are exempt and that the city should start charging single family and duplexes as a way to bring more revenue into the City. Mr. Bruckner also suggested that better information be provided on the agenda for the public and expressed his feelings that the public should be allowed to comment on the other business items on the agenda. 7. EXPE,NDITTIREREIIUESTS 7 .7 Approval of invoice from Curtis & Curtis in the amount of $ 11,784.31 for airport related services. Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk/Finance Director, advised that the $11,784.31invoice has been adjusted by Curtis & Curtis and that the final bill is $7,979.30. Comrrrissioner Jones corlmented on the overcharges for copying that were submitted a few weeks ago and that the copying should have been coordinated with Dania to save on costs. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that the City should have allocated city staff to facilitate the airport litigation from the beginning as too much has been turned over to the attorney's staff. City Manager Flatley stated thrt the City has q/orked hand in hand with the attorneys as much as possible with the limited staff members available. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the amended bill ol $7 ,979.30 from Curtis 8r Curtis. The motion passed on the {ollowing roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - no Com.missioner Jones - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Mayor Hyde - yes A. DISCUSSIOITAIIID.POSS'BID ACTION 8.1 Status report on Broward Recycling Center at Port 95 Commerce Park. City Attorney Adler advised that the City is working with Alandco to petitior against the construction of the Holl),wood Recycling Center (Broward Recycling, Inc.) Composting Facility and with the suppon of Broward Couoty there is a good chance the facility will not be built. Commissioner Mikes mentioned the need for the City to be on guard for adverse projects like this as Daoia is always impacted because of being located between two maior cities. 8.2 Increase in Harbour Towne Marina boat ramp fees. City Manager Flatley explained that the Commission discussed at the last workshop meeting the idea of increasing the launch ramp rates at Flarbour Towne from $2.00 to $6.00. aREGITI.,AR MEETING MAY 23, 7995 Comrnissioner Mikes mentioned that a letter has been received from Flarbour Towne requesting to increase the fees to $10.00 and that the fee should remain low as it is a park facility for residents. Mayor Hyde suggested to look into the possibility of providing an annual pass and City Attorney Adler advised that this would have to be decided with W'estrac. The Comrnission agreed that a motion is not needed as the City Manager can approve the $6.00 charge with Harbour Towne in accordance with the lease. 9. APFOI]YTIIEIIIIS 9.7 Appointment of five members to the Airport Advisory Board. Mayor Hyde appointed Victor Lohman. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Alex Buchsbaum and Lyle Agnew. Cornmissioner Mikes appointed Cathy David. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the appoirtments to the Airport Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.2 Appointment of five members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board. City Attorney Adler requested permission from the Commission to prepare ar ordiflatrce or resolution {or the next meeting to charge the requirement on some of the City Boards where members are required to be freeholders or property orfimers as this is not even required of candidates running for Comrrission. The Comrrrission agreed. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Maryann Signore and Ron Spencer. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Comrrrissioner Mikes to approve the eppoitrtments to the Dania Economic Development end Downtoq/n Redevelopment Board. The motiotr passed unanimously. 9.3 Appointment of seven members to the Human Relations Board. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed June Silvernale, Alex Buchsbaum and Dr. Helen Udell. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the appointments to the Human Relations Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.4 Appointment of three members to the Marine Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Lewis \7ebb and Craig McAdams. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Cornnissioner Jones to approve the appointments to the Marine Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. IREGT]I,AR MEETING MAY 23, 7995 9.5 Appointment of three members to the Occupational License Review Committee. Mayor Hyde appointed Sophie Steele. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Eugene Jewell. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Q6rnrni55ieflgl Jones to approve the appointments to the Occupational License Review Committee. The motion passgd une''i"'ou5!y. 9.6 Appointment of four members to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Hyde appointed Dan Yagman. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Patti Fuccile. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Comrnissioner Jones to approve the appointments to the Parks 8c Recreation Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.7 Appointment of one member to the Unsafe Structures Board. Marie Jabalee, Aaing City Clerk, advised that the appointment to this board has to be a Real Estate Appraiser. The appointment was continued to the next meeting. 9.8 Appointment of two members to the Housing Authority. Mayor Hyde reappointed Ron Zielinski. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Comrrissioner Mikes to epprove the Mayor's appointment of Ron Zielioski to the Housing Authority. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Hyde continued his second appointment to the next regular meeting. 9.9 Appointment of one member to the Code Enforcement Board. Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk, advised that the appointmetrt for this board must be a plumbing contractor or someone in lieu of a plumbing cootractor. She advised that the term of Peggy Breeschoten for this position is expiring on Mry 25. A motion was made by Comrrrissioner Mikes, seconded by Comrnissioner Jones to reappoint Peggy Breeschoten, in lieu of a plumbing contractor, to the Code EnJorcemeot Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.10 Appointment of one member to the General Employees' Pension Board. Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk, advised that Richard Eglinas' term expires on June 25 and that he wishes to continue to serve on the board. A motion was made by Comrnissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to reappoint fuchard Eglinas to the General Employees' Pension Board. The motior passed uranimously. RE,GIJI,AR MEDTING 70 MAY 23, 7995 ooililrssror aoMMENTS Commissioner Grace 9.11 Appointment of 15 members to the Cultural Affairs/Community Center Advisory Board. Mayor Hyde advised that these two boards have been combined and that a name is needed for the new board. City Attorney Adler advised that members could be appointed to the board until the nev/ flame is chosen. Mayor Hyde appointed Mary Barrett. Vice Mayor Bertino appointed Tom Sette. Com.rrrissioner Jones appointed Mamie Lee. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Comrnissioner Jones to approve the appointments to the Cultural Affairs/Community Center Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 70. AI).MINISrTR,TTfiTE R.EFORIS City Manager 10.1 City Manager Flatley advised the public that Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and there is a need to be prepared! City Attorney - no comments 77. 11.1 City Manager Flatley mentioned the difficult problem trying to get street lights repaired by FPL and Commissioner Grace suggested the idea of sending a letter to get something done. Commissioner Grace asked City Manager Flatley to look into locating the grave site of a person's mother at the S(estlawn Cemetery. She mentioned her involvement with a talk show in Freeport Bahamas with Lindsy Russell that acknowledged Dania for bringing the Graod Bahamas' Baseball Team to Florida. Commissioner Grace commented on her attendance at the dedication of the renaming of Hill Street and the historical information that was provided on Dania by members of the Hill Family. She advised that Mt. Zion will be having their'Women's Day Program on Sunday starting at 1L:00 a.m. and presented her personal corrmeflts on the efforts over the years by Reverend Jean French in the community and her church. Commissioner Grace expressed concern that big trucks, school buses and people are still usitrg the NlW 1 Street bridge as it is in need of immediate repair. 11.2 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones mentioned his attendance at a Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. which was sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus that involved focus on informing the national, state and local elected officials of the peoding crisis of the republican budget. He advised the public that a copy of the budget cuts are available at City Hall. REGUT.AR ME,ETING 77 MAY 23, 7995 City Manager Flatley advised that signage is being prepared for Federal Highway directing people to the Dania Pier. 11.3 ComrnissionerMikes Commissioner Mikes agreed with the comments presented by Cornmissioner Jones regarding the tratioral budget and how the cuts are going to impact cities drastically. Further cornments related to the need to be reasonable about employee benefits that impact the City significantly. Q6mrni55isrgs Nlikes commended BSO for their crime watch effons and mentioned the need to contilue the workshop meeting from May 16 that was ended due to a power failure. City Manager Flatley advised that the emergency generator is suppose to come on immsfixls[y. 11.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino Vice Mayor Bertino commented on a problem that a ctizer has e[countered where he received two water bills in one mouth and the need for penalties to be shown on the water bill. Vice Mayor Bertino mentioned the danger now days with communicable diseases and viruses that are mutating and how antibiotics are unable to fight them. He stated that people who are providing public safety are at risk of being exposed to the dangers of these viruses and that the City needs to stand behind these individuals. 11.5 Mayor Hyde Mayor Hyde encouraged staff to make it a priority to get the cemetery records placed on the computer as there will be increased problems. He commented that Tom Kelly expressed his appreciation for Dania's efforts to bring the Bahamas' baseball team to Florida and his attenda.nce at Maritime Days honoring the merchant marines. Mayor Hyde mentioned the success of the fishing tournament fund raising event that took place at Tugboat Annie's sponsored by United Way recently and advised that there are other events as well that are coming to Dania that could be coordinated with next year's Marine Flea Market event. Mayor Hyde asked sta{f to look into some missing sidewalk signs that have been removed on Federal Highway. THIS DIDDTING IryAS AI}'OURIIIED. CITY I]DITOR 72 MAY 23, 7995RE,GI,II.AR ME,ETING