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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-11 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES DANIA CtrY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 Mayor Hyde Galled the meetinEl the order at 7:3O p.m. INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL GALL: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City ManaEler: Glty Attorney: ActinEl City Glerk: Bill Hyde John Bertino Bobbie Grace Albert ,ones Robert Mikes Robert Flatley Frank Adler Marie Jabatee 'lFire Administrative Report & Award Presentation Chief Grammer mentioned that his department will be working with BSO on the upcoming Night Out Against Crime scheduled on August 1st and will be sponsoring a fishing tournament July 19 to benefit Heather Zrdar. Chtel Grammer advised that Heather isthe daughter of Matthew Zidtr, an ex firefighter, and that she has cancer of the spine which requires another operation and anyone who is interested in the tournament or in donating to her cause can contact Ted Spongross at 497 -5344 or Sergio Pellecher at 925-7306. Chief Grammer explained that BSO Detective Sgt. Jeffrey Armstrong was in Dania for pleasure on June 25 when a situation arose where a person was choking. $7hi1e awaiting for 911 emergency, Detective Armstrong took over and successfully performed the hymlik maneuver which saved the person's life. Chief Grammer presented an Accommodation Award to Detective Sgt. Armstrong on behaif of the City of Dania for his rescue services. IREGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 Present: PRESENTATIONS: '|-BSO Deputy of the Month Award Chief Frey, BSO, explained that Deputy Terry Hanstein was conducting routine patrol of businesses in his assigned zone on June 17 when he noticed a female in the lobby of one of the hotels who seemed visibly shaken. Deputy Hanstein was able to determine immediately that the women was a victim of false imprisonment and sexual assault. Deputy Hanstein identified the suspect and arrested him without incident along with preserving the crime scene in an effort to collect key evidence. Chief Frey awarded Deputy Terry Hanstein with the "Deputy of the Month" for June 1995,1or his outstanding performance. Chief Frey updated the Commission on the incident that took place on Friday where an officer was fortunately not wounded when fired on while trying to issue a traffic citation on Federal Highway. Chief Frey advised that the suspect took his own life and that the officer will be back on duty on Friday . 'iChamber of Commerce Report Laura Piccolo, Vice President - Board of Directors, introduced Jenifer Dudas as the President of the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Dudas advised that a quarterly newsletter is being started in July, subcommittees are being established for hospitality and program development, and a Chamber Values Program is being started which will offer incentives and discounts to members of the Chamber. Ms. Dudas reported that city employee Dan Oyler and the team of Jeff Smith, Steve Yorbough and Jerry Jasinsky won the recent Chamber Golf Tournament at the Rolling Hills Country Club. lJpcoming Events: 'tlnternet l7orkshop on July 20, 1995, 8:OO a.m. at the Ft. Lauderdale Airpon Hilton oseptember - a Joini Business Card Exchange with Hallandale and Hollywood at the Grand Prix Race O-Rama. Ms. Dudas presented the long awaited poster map of the City of Dania to the Commissron and stated that the Chamber has a very motivated Board of Directors who are working very hard to upgrade membership and make things work better. Commissioner Grace encouraged the Chamber of Commerce to take a leadership role in promoting Dania by being more involved with the activities in the City. Sheriffs Community Council At Commissioner Grace's request, Chief Frey came forward to explain that BSO's new board, Sheriff's Community Council, will not replace the Human Relations Board. The new board will bring different entities like the business community, civic organizations and clergy together for a common goal to make Dania a better place to live. Chief Frey stressed his desire to continue to work with the members on the Human Relations Board as has been done in the past and that there are no hidden political agendas with the creation of the new board. Chief Frey encouraged the public to attend the first meeting of the Sheriff's Community Council on Thursday night at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. 2REGULAR MEETING JULY 11,1995 'lPresentation of the Youth Advisory Board of Bethel Baptist Church Commissioner Grace introduced Reverend Pope and the Youth Advisory Board from Bethel Baptist Church and explained that the parents have brought their children to the meeting tonight to see government in action. She explained that the children's essays will be read at church on Sunday and again at the Pastor's Ninth Anniversary next Wednesday at which time the winners vrill be announced. Commissioner Grace mentioned that the program wili educate children on what Dania is doing to build the community and encouraged other churches to follow the example of providing these types of programs for the youth. 'lGeneral Employee of the Month for June Mike Smith, Personnel Director, advised that ShauntaJames has worked with the City's Recreation Department since 1993 and that she is being presented with the Employee of the Month award for her professionalism in handling her job duties and enthusiasm working with people. Mr. Smith presented the "Employee of the Month" award for June to Shaunta James and Ms. James expressed her appreciation. Commissioner Jones thanked Ms. James for her efforts put forth for the City of Dania and Commissioner Grace expressed her commendations as weil. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Jones pulled item 1.1 from the Consent Agenda and City Manager Flatley mentioned that 1.2 has been revised. 1. CONSENTAGENDA OrdinancesI,2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLOzuDA, 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 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES CONTAINED IN THE PLAN PERTAINING TO NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION,/OUTDOOR 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." A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of itern 1.1. 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 3REGULAR MEETING ,uLY 11, 1995 PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: Resolutions1.1 "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 Jones stated his displeasure that the agreement with Mr. Eisengrein has been placed on this agenda for action without being discussed at a workshop setting as he requested at the last meeting. City Manager Flatley agreed that the item should have been deferred to a workshop. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Grace to defer the resolution to the next workshop meeting on July 18. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes 2. PROCLAMATIONS - none 3. BIDS - none 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 5. SITE PlAltlS - none 6. CIfIZEilS' COilIilIENTS - Comments by Dania citizens or interested panies that are not a Dart of the resular aeenda should be eiven in writine or communicated verballv prior to 4:00 p'.m. the (2nd)"and fotnh (ath) MondXy of each mon"th. Comments of any natiri will be resoo'nded to Bv t[re office of thi Citv Manieer. In the event that the concern iemains uniesol.,ed, thJ citizen(s) or party *ill b" "tf"d to address the City Commission during the meering. 6.1 Faye Bartelmes Faye Banelmes advised the public that the Department of Transponation wants to extend Dixie Highway through Dania starting at Sheridan Street on the South with a 40' right-of-way on both sides of the FEC railroad tracks to Stirling Road then east across the railroad tracks and up 3rd Avenue (4 lanes) and then coming out on US 1 at Old Griffin Road. Ms. Bartelmes expressed her concern for loss oftax base and employment with the businesses that will be lost and the adverse changes that will be imposed on the City of Dania with the extension of this roadway. 4REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 Mayor Hyde reported that a meeting was held yesterday with the Depanment of Transportation and the College Gardens Neighborhood Association on the subject matter and that many other meetings are scheduled with the community. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that drawings have been provided in the City Hall Lobby showing the Dixie Corridor Project. He stated his opposition to DOT meeting individually with the Commissioners and civic groups in the City on the project and the need for a public hearing to be scheduled. Commissioner Mikes agreed with Ms. Bartelmes' concern that FDOT may want to develop 5th Avenue as has been presented in the past once the Dixie corridor goes through. Commissioner Grace stressed the Commission's desire to provide as much information on the pro.iect as possible and Mayor Hyde encouraged citizens to write to Tallahxsee to let the legislature know their opposition to the project. Commissioner Jones mentioned that the attendance at the workshop meeting on the subiect was very low and that citizens need to get involved to stay informed. 6,2 June Silvernale June Silvernale thanked Mayor Hyde for appointing her to the Dania Housing Authority at the last meeting and asked Commissioner Mikes for an explanation on his comments that her appointment was a conflict of interest. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that there has been recent controversy on the Dania Housing Authority and that appointees on the Housing Authority should be independent and not representative of a public official or political person. In response to comments by Commissioner Mikes, Mrs. Silvernale clarified her aoions to stop the 5th Avenue road from going through the Catholic Church some years ago and stated that she does not own any property in the Housing Authority and no family member is employed with them so there is no conflict of interest. Commissioner Grace advised Mayor Hyde that she does understand that he has the right to appoint anyone he wants to the Dania Housing Authority but went on the record to oppose his appointment of June Silvernale to the Dania Housing Authority. 7. EXPENDITURE REQUESIS - none 8. DISGUSSION AND POSSIBLE AGTION 8.1 Appointment of an Interim City Manager and discussion of process to select a permanent replacement. 5REGULAR MEETING ,uLY 11, 1995 City Manager Flatley advised that July 24 will be his first day at the Town of Davie and that he would work with Dania through the weekend ending July 23. Mayor Hyde requested input from the Commission on whether or not they wish to appoint an Interim City Manager at this meeting or wait until the Vorkshop Meeting onJuly 18. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to include review of the resumes of the applicants who interviewed at the Town of Davie to the next workshop meeting on July 18 and to hire Michael Smith, Personnel Director, as the Interim City Manager. Commissioner Mikes recommended to have all nominations submitted before calling a vote on the motion and that a three month time period should be included to the appointment. Commissioner Mikes mentioned his intentions to still look outside for the most qualified individual as the position requires someone to have administrative skills and to implement Commission policy but to be able to deal with major issues that are pending like Bass Pro. Commissioner Grace amended her motion to include a three month time period for the Interim City Manager. Mayor Hyde nominated Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, as another qualified person to fill the position. Commissioner Bertino commended Mike Smith for his expertise on behalf of the City of Dania over the years but recommended S/ill Allen for Interim City Manager based on his hands on experience and involvement in current projects like Bass Pro, the airport litigation and the Seafair/FAU proposal. Commissioner Jones agreed that Vill Allen is an acceptable candidate but felt that Michael Smith's 11 years experience with the City is very important and that he is iust as knowledgeable to handle the Interim City Manager position. Commissioner Mikes commented on an article recently that pointed out how transient City Manager positions are and how the average time frame is only three years with a City. He stressed the need for the nominees to remember that the position is lust for three months as the Commission plans to conduct a thorough search for a qualified individual and for no one to feel slighted if they are not chosen. Mayor Hyde asked for a roll call on the motion to appoint Michael Smith 6REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde-no Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino -no 8.2 Palmist/Character license for Sofie $Tilliams, 219 Nonh Federal Highway. \(lill Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that BSO has not found any problems with Sofie \trTilliams when they conducted a background check for her license request. Mr. Allen reponed that the same type of business located at 330 South Federal Highway was recently vacated and that there would only be three businesses like this in the City with Ms. Ifilliams' approval. City Attorney Adler advised that there is no reason to reject the request as they meet all the criteria in the code for this type of business. Attorney Harry Hipler was present to represent the petitioner. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Palmist/Character license for Sofie \flilliams for 219 North Federal Highway. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace voted no based on her opinion that this type of business as well as pawn shop businesses do not belong in the City of Dania and that her vote is not based on personal reasons. Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Benino -yes Mayor Hyde-yes 8.3 Emergency repairs to Fire Engine 215 Chief Grammer advised that on July 6 Engine 216 was determined to have a cracked block by the City Garage with an estimated repair cost of $11,000. After checking the price with three different places, he recommended the nearest Cummins dealer, Atlantic Truck, at a bid price of $10,800.00 to make the repairs. Chief Grammer advised that although the warranty on the engine has expired, he is trying to work with Cummins with the hope to obtain some type of assistance to defrty the cost of repair. Chief Grammer responded to questions regarding why Cummins engines are being used and whether it would be more cost effective to buy a new engine opposed to a rebuilt engine. REGULAR MEEIING JULY 11, 19957 A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones ro authorize the bid repair for $10,800 with Atlantic Truck for Fire Engtne 276. Commissioner Mikes encouraged the idea of checking the price of a new engine before going forward. Chief Grammer agreed to check the alternatives before paying for the repairs. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Mayor Hyde - yes 8.4 Discussion of establishing a Chaner Review Committee. Mayor Hyde questioned the Commission whether they want to establish a Chaner Review Committee or not and the number of members they wish to appoint. Commissioner Mikes expressed concern that changes could be made to the election process in the Charter that would benefit or serve just one political group. City Attorney Adler reminded the Commission that the Charter is not like it used to be as it is made up of a series of ordinances that can be amended except for a few issues and is controlled by Florida Statutes Chapter 166. Mr. Adler recommended to define the Committee to individuals who know something about governmental operations and to have the committee members contact a professor at FAU who writes Chaners for cities. Commissioner Bertino recommended to keep the appointments to one person by each Commissioner based on the technical material and expertise that will be involved to even work on the board. Commissioner Jones thought that the committee members would have the time that the Commission or staff does not have to make recommendations for amendments since some areas are outdated. He stated the need to appoint individuals who will want to make recommendations based on the best interest to the City and not for political reasons. Commissioner Mikes suggested the need to appoint more than five members so that meetings can go forward if someone is absent. The Commission agreed to include the item to the next agenda. 8.5 Status report on Bass Pro Development and request to proceed on land swap. City Manager Flatley reported that the County Commission approved the conceptional use of 1.6 million doliars for road improvements if Bass Pro comes to Broward County. 8REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the County is requesting to swap the 10 acre parcel of land owned by the City of Dania which is east of NE 5 Avenue in !(est lake Park for the land located on the south side of Griffin Road adjacent to the CXS railroad and Tigertail Park. Mr. Oyler requested permission for staff to enter into the necessary documentation to swap the land since the City's land has no access and is under water and the City could benefit by receiving roughly 2.2 acres of land on the southside of Griffin Road between the Humane Society and CSX railroad. Mr. Oyler advised that the County gave the City three options to either lease, exchange property or donate the land. Mr. Oyler stated that the chances are slim for the 10 acres of land to be built on by any permitting agency and Broward County owns all the propeny surrounding the land as a wetlands preserve. He felt that the 2.2 tcres on Griffin Road will be helpful to the City for the Bass Pro proposal and could be used as a potential parking lot if Bass Pro does not come to Dania. Commissioner Jones was agreeable to assisting the Bass Pro project but stressed concern that the 10 acres may be able to be used for some other consideration at alater date. City Attorney Adler advised that the City paid $225,000 for the ten acres and the 2.2 acres ofland on Griffin Road probably only sold for a few thousand dollars and recommended to have appraisals on both pieces of property before making any decisions. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Grace to direct staff to proceed with the County on the appraisals of land towards eventual negotiation on the ss/ap of lands and for staff to come back with all the necessary documentation. Vice Mayor Bertino recommended to have staff check to see if there is other County land within Dania's municipal boundaries that the County is not using presently that could be included in the land swap agreement. Commissioner Mikes recommended to request cooperation for any drainage work that may be needed to also be included in the swap. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Mayor Hyde - yes 8.6 Gypsy Graves requests tempor4ry assistance to maintain grounds around the museum City Manager Flatley mentioned that the city crews maintain the swales on US 1 in the business community to Sheridan Street and thought that it would not be unreasonable to assist the Graves Museum with temporary assistance to maintain their grounds. IREGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 Commissioner Mikes stated his desire to be helpful with the landscaping facing US 1 for a period of 90 days but was concerned about setting a major precedent of maintaining privately owned property with city tax dollars. Commissioner Mikes suggested to continue the item to a workshop setting to try to find a way to facilitate the request without using city crews by getting contributions or donations. Vice Mayor Bertino agreed that city crews should not be used but was {avorable to the City organizing the citizens to go over and clean up the property. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to deny the reque$ by Gypsy Graves and to discuss the item further at the next workshop in an effon to organizr. citizen assistance for the museum. 8.7 Save on your water bills by checking for leaks around the house. Bud Palm, Utilities Direoor, mentioned that residents could help to reduce their water bills if they checked for leaks late at night and conserved on usage when taking showers, washing clothes and doing dishes. Discussion followed on problems encountered with high water bills and the need for residents to keep consumption down to 1,000 gallons per person in a household. Addendum 8.8 Budget Review Board. The Commission agreed to add this item to the next agenda for possible establishment of a Budget Review board. 8.9 Discussion and possible action on the following: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSMISSION OF PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSTVE PLAN PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO THE OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE CITY'S CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT TO THEAPPROPRIATE STATE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES FOR "REVIE\T AND COMMENT" PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 163.3184 (3); PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\TITH BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE" REGUL]AR MEETING 10 JULY 11, 1995 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes The Commission agreed to add to the next agenda a request for additional funds by Bud Palm to proceed with replacing additional U-liners in the water lines. Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the Ordinance adopted for first reading under item 1.2 amends the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Resolution transmits those amendments to the DCA (Department of Community Affairs.) Mr. Oyler advised that the DCA will review the text amendments for a 60 day period. Further information was provided for the public on the changes to the plan. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Resolution authorizing the transmission of proposed text amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 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 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.1 Appointment of one member to the Airpon Advisory Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.2 Appointment of three members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.3 Appointment of four members to Human Relations Board. Mayor Hyde nominated Sue Rappoli to the Human Relations Board. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to appoint Sue Rappoli to the Human Relations Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.4 Appointment of one member to the Marine Advisory Board. Commissioner Grace nominated Charlie McKenna to the Marine Advisory Board. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to appornt Charlie McKenna to the Marine Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.5 Appointment of one member to the Occupational License Review Committee was continued to the next meeting. REGULAR MEETING Lt ,uLY 11, 1995 9.6 Appointment of two members ro rhe Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Benino nominated Tim Cates. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Jones to appoint Tim Cates to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.7 Appointment of one member to the Unsafe Structures Board was continued ro the next meering. 9.8 Appointment of six members to the Community Affairs Advisory Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.9 Appointment of Eugene Jewell as the ninth member of the Board of Trustees for the Police and Firefighters' Pension Board. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Mayor Hyde, after passing the gavel, to approve the appointment. Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Bertino - yes Marie Jabalee, Acting City Clerk, clarified that the code reads that as a ministerial duty the Commission is asked to confirm the ninth appointment to this board. City Attorney Adler advised that this member was appointed by the board and that the member will still remain on the board. Vice Mayor Bertino expressed his concern that this action may place the city in jeopardy of lawsuit and that the business ofthe board is very important and personal feelings towards the person should not be considered. Mayor Hyde stated that unless someone from the prevailing side reopens the issue, the action will be recorded into the record. REGULAR MEETING JULY 11, 1995 The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Vice Mayor Benino requested the following statement to be placed in the record: "that I go on the record strongly admonishing this Commission for this aoion because we are leaving this City and the taxpayers ofthis City open to lawsuits that could cost us money, could cost the employees money in their pension benefits. Its something that I think is ministerial and we should go on with his election to it and I think we're absolutely out of order". L2 Commissioner Mikes stated his opinion that there is a major problem on this pension board and that the problem has existed for sometime and that the leadership ofthis person is not going to help the problem and this action will send a message to the board. 10. ADMINISTRATNEREPORTS City Manager 10.1 \florkshop meeting on July 18 (Iuesday) to discuss Dick Black's (ICMA) offer to assist in finding a new City Manager; City Commissioner's office space; collection of unpaid fees; occupational license changes. City Manager Flatley advised that Mr. Dick Black is a retired City Manager and has been instrumental in assisting other Cities with choosing city managers and he is available to come to the workshop meeting on July 18 to speak with the Commission. He advised that a draft of a purchase assurance program and Mr. Eisengrein's agreement along with some additional items will also be presented at the next workshop meeting.. 10.2 Reminder for annual Night Out on Crime, August 1, 1995. City Manager Flatley invited the Commission to attend a luncheon on his behalf tomorrow in the atrium and expressed his appreciation to the citizens who have been so helpful to him over the years as City Manager. City Attorney City Attorney Adler congratulated both Mike Smith for being appointed Interim City Manager and Mr. Flatley for his opportunity to be Town Administrator in Davie. 11. COMMISSIONCOMMENTS 11,1 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace mentioned that street lights need to be repaired that have been shot out near N$7 lst Street and 8thAvenue near the bridge and that a drainage problem continues on Bryan Road. Mr. Flatley suggested to have staff look into the possibility of having FPL install bullet proof lexon covers on some of the street lighrc being shot out. Commissioner Grace advised that Bethel Baptist Church will be honoring the Reverend Gregory Bernard Pope on his ninth year with the Church from July 17 to 24 and that the Dania Activity Club has been invited to take pan in this event. She welcomed anyone who is interested to attend the event. Commissioner Grace commended City Manager Flatley for his job performance and wished him well in his new position as Town Administrator for the Town of Davie. REGULAR MEETING 13 JULY 11, 1995 11.2 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones wished Michelle and Darryl lVilcox good luck in their recenr marriage. Commissioner Jones mentioned that the turn out was real good at the recent College Garden Neighborhood Association meeting that was held with DOT on the Dixie Corridor Study and encouraged the public to attend the upcoming budget workshop on July 21. Commissioner Jones mentioned his own problems with trying to get Mosquiro Control to address the standing water areas in the southeast and northeast areas of the City. City Manager Flatley agreed to have staff continue to try to get Mosquito Control to address the problem. Commissioner Jones expressed concern for children who are diving off the 1st Street Bridge and asked Chief Frey, BSO, to enforce the situation before something happens. At Commissioner Jones' request, Mike Smtih reported that the Byrd Park Improvements Project is ready to be bid and should be completed by the end of October. Commissioner Jones commented on the importance of updating the cemetery records and provided several locations in the City where street lights need to be repaired. Commissioner Jones thanked City Manager Flatley for his assistance since he took office and wished him well in his new endeavor. 11.3 Commissioner Mikes Commissioner Mikes requested City Manager Flatley to provide his recommendations on hiring some management assistance for some of the critical pro.iects currently taking place in the City at the next workshop meeting. Commissioner Mikes mentioned his desire to speak with the Utility Director on recent complaints that water is discolored due to line breaks and whether systems are being adequately flushed out. Commissioner Mikes stated his dissatisfaction with some of the inconsistent engineering work that is being provided by Berry & Calvin. Commissioner Mikes commended City Manager Flatley for his professionalism in his performance as City Manager for the past seven years and wished him well in his new opponunity. 11.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino Vice Mayor Bertino requested staff to check with the Health Department on whether the fish is safe to eat from the C-10 Canal so that the public can be informed. REGULAR MEETING L4 JULY 11, 1995 Vice Mayor Benino mentioned that it is absolutely not true that the City Commission has not done anFhing to assist the residents with the drainage problem in the southeast section. Vice Mayor Bertino clarified that the enrire Ciry Commission has worked togerher to purchase a sewer vac truck to clean the drains, conducr a drainage study, research the idea of establishing a taxing element for the area to provide funding and have requested DOT to clean their drains along US 1 to alleviate the problem. Vice Mayor Bertino commended Mr. Flatley for doing an excellent job while he was City Manager and wished him good luck. 11.5 Mayor Hyde fhis Meetingl was adiourned. MAY MISSIONER CITY CLERI(.AUDITOR REGULAR MEETING 15 Mayor Hyde thanked Mr. Flatley for his guidance over the years that has been so helpful to him as a Commissioner and wished him well at Davie. JULY 11, 1995