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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-08 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesINVOCATION BY COMiI'ISSIONER GRACE PI,EDGE OF EU,AGTETICD ROLLCALL' Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: lnterim City Manager City Attorney: Acting City Clerk: MINUTES DATTIA CITY COMMISSSION RE,GT'IAR MEDTING AUGUST 8, 7995 Bill Hyde John Bertino Bobbie Grace Albert Jones Bob Mikes Mike Smith Frank Adler Marie Jabalee PRESE,I\IIIATIONS Commissioner Grace introduced State Representative Josephus Eggelletion, District 94, to the Commission and audience. BSO Chief Frey, BSO, explained the circumstances surrounding an incident on July 7 when Deputy Richard Romero tried to issue a citation to a driver of a van who suddenly fired a pistol at him. Deputy Romero narrowly missed being shot and was able to radio for assistance while returning fire. He remained calm under extreme pressure and provided the safest approach to the van for the responding SWAT unit. It was later discovered by the S\(AT Unit that the suspect killed himself with a gun shot wound to the head.. Chief Frey presented the Deputy of the Month Award for July to Deputy Richard Romero for his exemplary performance. 7REGTJI,AR MEBTING AUGUST A,7995 Chief Frey advised that "Night Out Against Crime" has been rescheduled to August 17, 1995, since the event scheduled for August 3 was rained out due ro Flurricane Erin. Residents were encouraged to attend and take advantage of the programs being provided. Chief Frey mentioned that BSO vrill also be sponsoring a Basketball Game Out Tournament at Modello Park on August 19. Commissioner Grace thanked the officers who implemented the basketball tournament and commended District II for their efforts in bringing the community together. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Grace pulled item 1.4 and 1.7, Commissioner Jones puiled item 1.8, Commissioner Bertino pulled item 7.6 rnd Mayor Hyde pulled item 1.9. 7. COJIISE,I\TTAGE]\IDA Minutes 1..1 Special Meeting o|May 26, 19957.2 Regular Meeting of June 27, 1995 Bills1.3 Approval of bills paid in the month of May Resolutions 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER SUBMITTED BY SOLAROLL SHADE AND SHUTTER CORPORATION RELATING TO THE FURNISHING AND INSTALLATION OF HURRICANE SHUTTERS FOR THE CITY OFDANIA ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER, TO INCREASE THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE FROM $19,996.00 TO $21,095.00; PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\rITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 1.4, 1.6, 1.7., 1.8 and 1.9. The motion passed on the following roll call vote Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes REGTJI,AR MDETING 2 AAGUST a, 7995 Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 1.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPOINTING MARIE JABALEE AS FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY CLERK; PROVIDING THAT SUCH APPOINTEE SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Commissioner Grace requested salary information on the Finance Dtrector / City Clerk position for Marie Jabalee. Interim City Manager Smith explained that Marie's base salary is $44,000.00 and that she has been receiving 2Oolo assignment pay as City Clerk. The total on an annual basis is $54,500 which is the amount that W'anda Mullikin, previous City Clerk, was making. Mr. Smith clarified that the Resolution being addressed tonight does not address the salary issue as this may be discussed in the upcoming Budget \Workshop. Commissioner Grace stated her desire to address the budget concerns before taking action on this item. Mayor Hyde stated that the Resolution appoints Marie Jabalee as permanent Finance Director / City Clerk and does not address the salary amount. Commissioner Mikes stressed the need for an executive team to be in place to run the City as the City Manager, City Clerk and City Attorney positions are not stable at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to approve Marie Jabalee as the Finance Director/City Clerk. Commissioner Grace expressed her opinion that the City Commission should take action to appoint a City Manager first and then appoint a Finance Director/City Cierk. The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote: Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Iones - yes Vice Mayor Benino- yes 7.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT BET\TEEN DOLORES M. MASSELLI AND THE CITY OF DANIA RELATING TO PROPERTY SITUATED AT 2229 3REGTII.AR MDETING AUGUST A,7995 Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes GRIFFIN ROAD, APARTMENTS 7,2 K,3; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Vice Mayor Bertino requested staff to provide information on the new lease with Dolores Masselli. Interim City Manager Smith explained that the Fire Department has been leasing two units from Mrs. Masseili for $1,200.00 per month for the Griffin Road Station and that the lease has increased to $1,500.00 a month for three units. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to adopt the Resolution approving the Lease Agreement between Dolores M. Masselli relating to property situated at 2229 Grrfiin Road, Apanments 1, 2 & 3. 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 1.7 "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 COLINTY AND EACH MLINICIPALITY \TITHIN THE COL]NTY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Grace mentioned that she has been involved with many meetings on the one cent sales tax with the Blue Ribbon Committee. She expressed concern that the funding for the sales tax will not go to the classrooms to benefit children. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to defer the agreement until the next regular meeting in order to obtain further information from County Representatives. Commissioner Mikes stated his opinion that the sales tax proposal will benefit new western schools and that the Broward County Commission is not putting sufficient burden on developers who build out west. Commissioner Jones agreed that impact fees should be imposed on developers as stated by Commissioner Mikes since eastern cities did not create the dilemma of overcrowding out west. He recommended to defer the agreement to give the School Board members an opportunity to speak with the communities before a decision is made. 4RDGIJI.AR MEETING AUGUST A, 7995 State Representative, Josephus Eggeiletion, District 94, advised that the State of Florida will be affected by funding cuts from federal dollars based on the budget process being debated in Vashington, D.C. These funding cuts are affecting education and Broward County is the fastest growing county in Florida and the nation in terms of student populations. He mentioned that prisons were funded at $25,000.00 per prisoner per year and that $4,200.00 was granted for education per student. Representative Eggelletion felt that the conservative move of the legislature is not to increase sales taxes. The legislature came up with this proposal to allow local citizenry to determine whether or not to fund a capital increase in the form of a penny sales ta-.r that will go to infrastructure improvement within a particular school district. Representative Eggelletion stressed the critical funding needs for education and commented on the current problems encountered in the schools. Representative Eggelletion advised that it will take 51olo of the cities in any county in order for this proposal to go on any ballot. He urged the Commission to let the representative process work and let the citizens of the County determine whether or not they want the issue. Lois Wexler, Brovzard County School Board, mentioned plans to speak with members of the Dania Democratic Club to provide information on this proposal and urged the Commission to allow her the opportunity to schedule a workshop meeting to provide information on what is happening at Dania Schools. The motion to defer the Resolution to the next meeting passed on the following roll call vote' Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 5 AUGUST A, 7995 Vice Mayor Benino mentioned that Olsen Middle Schooi was suppose to be torn down when the new school was built. The old school was used to house students from Hollywood Elementary and will possibly house students from New River Middle School in the future. The flooding in the southeast section could be helped if the building were removed by allowing water to be absorbed in the ground and students would not be suffering because the playing fields are not constructed. Commissioner Mikes stated that the proposal was deliberately manipulated into a special election so that only a few voters would make the decision which goes against his democratic principals. 1.8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT BET\TEEN THE CITY OF DANIA ANDNE\T COMMLN\iITY STRATEGIES, INC., REGARDING CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATING TO THE BASS PRO PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERSI AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Jones mentioned his concern in approving the agreement with Mr. Rosenbaum since the Commission has not had an opportunity to workshop the agreement and Mr. Rosenbaum has not appeared in person to speak to the Commission. Interim City Manager Smith explained that the critical element with Bass Pro, Inc. currently is the funding ofthe infrastructure and road with Broward County. He stated that Irving Rosenbaum, New Community Strategies, Inc., would be an effective lobbyist for Dania at the time the County Commission addresses the issue. No money will be paid to NCS until actual services are provided. The fee for their services is $75.00 per hour. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones to deny the Resolution approving Consulting Agreement between City of Dania and New Community Strategies, Inc. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Mikes stated that nothing is happening on the Bass Pro Shop venture because Dania needs political representation and that action is needed now since these kinds of opponunities do not come around often. He felt that Mr. Rosenbaum is a capable person based on his political experience and that current staff is not experienced to represent Dania in this pro.ject. Mayor Hyde mentioned that Palm Beach County is working very hard and aggressively to get Bass Pro Shop, Inc. to choose their site and agreed that timing is vital. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to adopt the Resolution approving the agreement with NCS. Commissioner Jones mentioned that NCS is not the only option available to Dania for lobbying services and that the Bass Pro Project will be positive for Broward County and Dania. He stated concern that Broward County cannot compete since Palm Beach County has five million dollars for the proiect. Dania still needs to resolve the improvements on Griffin Road and the pending land swap with Broward County before going forward. Vice Mayor Bertino stated that Broward County, Legislators and the City of Dania are a1l moving forward on the project. He didn't feel the agreement 6REGUI.I{R Mr,ETING AUGUST 8,7995 needed to be rushed since Interim City Manager Smith appears to be handling the situation. The motion to adopt the Resolution passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes 1.9 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, SIIPPORTING THE ACQUISITION OF THE REMAINING PRIVATELY O\flNED BEACH FRONT PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE CITY'S FISHING PIER FOR PUBLIC NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION/PASSIVE OUTDOOR RECREATION PURPOSES \TITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; STATING THE AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FLINDS FROM FLORIDA COMMLINITIES TRUST PRESERVATION 2OOO-5; AUTHORIZINGTHE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR PRESERVATION 2OOO-5 GRANT FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Dan Oyler, City Planner, presented the development plan which is slated for two lots north of Dania Beach privately owned which invoives a grant match amount by the City of Dania. He explained that Mr. Richard Rubin was hired by the City early in the year to prepare a grant proposal on the beach property along with a development plan that will go along with the grant application. To achieve the highest rating on grant points, the plan includes a new front line dune walk, bicycle paths, more parking, a picnic area, nature trails, new mangrove wetlands preserve area, and bird sanctuaries that will be developed on the four acres of beach property. Mr. Oyler explained that Beachfront camp grounds have been added as a revenue source because there are no campgrounds like this in Broward County. The estimated revenue of $500,000 a year could be obtained if only 50 of the 100 tent camping spaces were rented at $25.00 per night and $40.00 per night for weekends/holidays. Mr. Oyler explained that the grant originally was a 50/50 match based on an estimated purchase price with incidentals associated at around $845,000.00 for four acres. The City would pay around $400,000 to match. There is another Preservation 2OO0 Program called AT RISK KIDS where the City may only have to make a 15olo match on the purchase and the children in the program help at the beach by cleaning restrooms, maintenance and development ofthe park. The children would gain education in the environmental nature study area and the $126,000 wouid not have to be budgeted until the 7996/97 fiscal year. Other grant possibilities could be pursued to purchase pans of the land to offset the $126,000 and the plan of development is for 10 years. 7RE,GUI,ARMDETING AUGUST 8, 7995 Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Bertino- no Mr. Oyler mentioned that there are details ro rhe campground plan that have to be worked out in reBards to whether additional police services will be needed and the liability insurance concerns. The grant application for the Preservation 2000 Program- AT RISK KIDS has to be submitted by August 15. The City will have a year to work out the details on the development plan. Interim City Manager Smith agreed that additional security and liability insurance would be needed and suggested the idea of utilizing the currenr parking enforcement employee to handle the operation of the campground facility. Mayor Hyde was concerned that there are only 14 parking spaces currently and that bathrooms or additional parking have not been inciuded in the 100 tent space p1an. He also felt that security costs would take half ofthe projected profits and that there are other problems that need to be addressed. Commissioner Mikes agreed that 100 camp spaces are not realistic and that another activity like conoeing could be provided along S(hiskey Creek to make the beach more attractive to the general public. He agreed that the grant is a good opponunity for this ponion ofthe beach and commented on how the bait shop revenues are currently paying {or three-quaners of the pier debt service without the restaurant improvements. Vice Mayor Bertino felt that the beach propeny should be kept free of people living in tents and should be protected for use by Dania citizens. Richard Rubin mentioned that the City will be creating a natural bridge between the John Lloyd Park to the North and the pier and beach to the South by purchasing the four lots. Residents will have over 2J5 miles of sandy beach to walk on. Mr. Rubin advised that the grant is in two phases: Phase 1 - Applying and competing with 80 cities around the State of Florida this {all Phase II - Management Plan. The Management Plan will have to be prepared by staff next spring to provide information on costs, fees, acquisitions, and construction costs. If the costs are too high at the time of the Management P1an, then the grant funds can be returned. Mr. Rubin advised that the plan before the Commission tonight is a concept drawing and the City is not locked into any amount of campground spaces. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Grace to adopt the Resolution supporting the acquisition of the remaining privately owned beach front property located Nonh of the City's Fishing Pier REGAI,ARMEETING AAGAST 8, 7995a for Public Natural Resource Conservation/Passive Outdoor Recreation purposes within the City Limits; stating rhe availability of grant funds from Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2OOO-5; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to submit an application for Preservation 2OOO-5 Grant Funds. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- no Mayor Hyde - no 2 3 BIDS 3.1. Acceptance of bid from Atlantic Coastal Construction for Chester Byrd Park Improvements. Interim City Manager Smith advised that several bids were received on the Chester Byrd Park Improvements and that $75,000 has been allocated for the project through the Community Development Block Grant Program. Mr. Smith recommended to approve Atlantic Coastal at $47 ,177 .aA and agreed to bring a contract back at the next meeting. He mentioned that a Change Order may be brought back also for additional landscaping and that there are plans to purchase some exercise equipment to go along the running track at the Park which is not included in the bid. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve Atlantic Coastal at $47,177.00 for the Chester Byrd Park Improvements. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes I AUGUST 4,7995 PROCI,AMATIONS Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 4. PT]BLIC IIEARtrC*S 4.7 Petitioner - Michael and E. J. Zregler; Owner - The Ravenswood-Griffin Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc.; property located on the west side of Ravenswood Road approxim ately 242 feet south of SW 32 Street Public Hearing - PL-11-95 (Second reading of Ordinance).AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPRO\TNG PLAT OF "2. Z. PLAT", SAME BEING: A PORTION OF LOT 1.2 OF "SEABOARD FARMS" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 22 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRONTARD COUNTY, FLORIDA BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLO\TS: COMMENCE AT THE N\T CORNER OF "K.D.R. SUBDIVISION" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 98, PAGE 28 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\TARD COLINTY, FLORIDA; THENCE NORTH 01"37'15" \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 L2,38.99 FEET; THENCE NORTH 05"57'31" \rEST, 97.28 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 88"47'3A" \rEST, 135.84 FEET TO A POINT 556.7 FEET EAST OF THE \TEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH AI'46'53" EAST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL \rITH AND 556.7 FEET EAST OF THE TTEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12 A DISTANCE OF 97.08 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 88'44'20" EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 1.2, 1.03.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE\TITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the propeny in question is located west of Ravenswood Road and south of S\( 32 Street (Miller Road) which abuts the 595 Corridor. The property land use is Industrial, zoning is M-1 and the platting is being requested to expand the petitioner's business. Recommendation by staff and the Planning & Zoning Board are to approve the plat. Dale Hutchinson, Boggs Hutchinson & Associates, responded to questions {rom the Commission. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. REGUI.ARMEETING 70 AUGUST A, 7995 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jonesto adopt the Ordinance (PL-11-95) on second reading. 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 4.2 Petitioner/Ov,ner - Broward Board of County Commissioners/Aviation Department; property located on both east and west sides of SrW 26Terrace ad.joining S\W 32 Street and Collins Road. Public Hearing - PL-72-95 (Second reading of Ordinance)"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT "RAVENS\TOOD 26TH AVENUE FLL AIRPORT PLAT (PLAT 7) , SAME BEING: 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 COL]NTY, FLORIDA AND A PORTION OF LOTS 4, 73, 74, 3s AND ALL OF LOTS 1, 5, 6,7,8, 10, 36, 37, 38 AND 39 0F LAKEVIE\T VILLAGE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGE 43 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 15, 17, AND 18 AND ALL OF LOT 15, BLOCK 1 AND LOT 9, BLOCK 3 OF LAKEVIE\tr VILLAGE ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47, PAGE 32 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BRO\TARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AND A PORTION OF THE RIGHT.OF-\TAY FOR COLLINS ROAD, S\T 26TH TERRACE (TRAM ROAD), S\r 34TH COURT AND S\fl 26TH AVENUE AND A PORTTON OF THE SOUTH ONE-HALF (S1l2) OF SECTION 20, TO\TNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, CITY OF DANIA, BRO\TARD COLINTY, FLOzuDA. 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." Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the 1.9.61 acres of land owned by Broward County is west ofthe airport and located both on east and west sides of S\fl 26 Terrace adjoining S\fl 32 Street and Collins Road. Once the property is platted and so1d, the land should be placed back on the Dania tax rolls. The Planning k ZoningBoa.rd recommend approval and the propeny is zoned M-1- Industrial. The plat indicates a1l dedications for the necessary road right-of- ways in the area and all requirements have been met. 77 AUGUST A, 7995 Linda Strut, Williams Hatfield & Stoner, represenring Broward County, explained that they left it up to City staff to determine the amount of right-of- way and that the County will retain ownership of the drainage easements going into the lake that will allow for drainage from the roads. Broward County will also work with FPL and Southern Bell to provide additional easemenrs. Vice Mayor Bertino expressed concern on whether all necessary easement dedications have been obtained and Commissioner Mikes quesrioned whether an engineering study was provided. Ms. Strut advised that the easement location was provided by her company's Senior Vice President who is an engineer and by the Broward County Engineering Depanment. Mr. Oyler mentioned that the City relies on Broward County Engineering and Broward County \fater Management District at the time of plat approval to ensure that all drainage easements have been determined. Ms. Strut advised that the Trails End Plat is scheduled for public hearing on September 5. Barbara Manohan, Broward Counry, stared that the Value-Rent- A-Car project is not going forward on the Trails End site and that the County is planning on incorporating that into the DRI. 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 Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Ordinance (PL-12-95) on second reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote, Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 5. SfTE PLA.llISm -none CITIZENS' COMMEIYIS - 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 o{ 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 party will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. 6.1 Tony Stevens - Drainage Tony Stevens stated the need for the City to find the money to take care of the drainage problem in the Southeast section the same way that money was found 6 REGUI.AR IYIDETING 72 AUGUST 8, 7995 7 for the airport expansion litigation and Dania Pier project. Mr. Stevens mentioned that the 1990 drainage study conducted by Berry & Calvin can be utilized to keep costs down in the new engineering study. Vice Mayor Bertino advised that the Commission has provided funds in the upcoming budget to conduct an initial engineering study of the sourheasr section to determine a special fee that will be used to fund a drainage project. Commissioner Jones explained that the t99O Berry & Calvin Study menrioned the need for a Storm lWater Runoff Utiliry Fee and that the feasibility study will provide an action plan on how to address the drainage problem. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that Mr. Stevens should not be negative about actions that have been taken on behalf of other residents in other sections of the City. He expressed his opinion that the problem in the southeast section stems from poor development decisions 20 years ago. The area is wetlands swamp land with tremendous amounts of muck and other coastal cities deal with the same problem. Commissioner Grace understood why residents are so upset about the drainage and felt that the City needs to take action to solve the problem. A representative from Meadowbrooks came forward to express concern that the 35" storm sewer pipes on 4th Avenue are deteriorating by the pressure from the city pump when it empties into the Intercoastal. Vice Mayor Bertino mentioned that Bud Palm, Utilities Director, has agreed to change the pipes when there is drier weather. E,8PE'NDTTIIRE REgUES"S 7.1 Approval of invoice from Bailey Hunt Jones & Busto for the period ending June 30, 1995, in the amount of $277.06 for airport related services. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to approve the invoice Ior $277.06 for Bailey Hunt Jones & Busto. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace -no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Bertino- yes A. DISCUSSIO]II A]IID POSSIBLE ACTION RE,GIJI,AR MEETING 73 AUGAST A, 7995 8.1 Discussion and possible action on construction of Conference Room. Interim City Manager Smith advised that rhe conrracror, T. Mall, has recently provided the appropriate bonds to begin the construction ofthe City Hall Conference Room Project. 8.2 Report by Airport Advisory Board. Jay Fie1d, Chairperson of the Airport Advisory Board, presented the recommendation by the board for the Commission to take action ro poll the residents within the airport impacted areas to determine what type of mitigation program they wish. Mr. Field explained that the board also requested that the polling be accomplished within the nexr rhree monrhs. Chairperson Field requested Vice Mayor Benino to make his appointment to the Airpon Advisory Board which has been pending for sometime. Vice Mayor Bertino stated his desire to choose his appointment very carefully. Commissioner Jones questioned Interim City Manager Smith on how the poll would affect current negotiations with Broward County. Mr. Smith menrioned that costs and the method to use for the poll have to be determined first and that a draft of an Interlocal Agreement is expected this Thursday from Broward County. City Attorney Adler suggested to receive and review the Interlocal Agreement from Broward County before taking any action on conducting a survey or poll on the residents in the impacted areas. Commissioner Mikes expressed his concern that property values have decreased in the impacted area which reduces the City's tax base and that the City will most likely have to raise taxes this year. He felt that the members of the Airport Advisory Board should be provided a copy of the proposed Interlocal Agreement so that a meeting can be held and board recommendations provided to the Commission. Commissioner Jones expressed his dissatisfaction with citizens coming to meetings on the airport issue who present hostile behavior towards him because they do not agree with his opinion on the matter. He agreed that the issue should be placed in the open for citizens to speak their mind but that citizens should conduct themselves in a diplomatic manner. 8.3 Status report from Dick Black, ICMA Rangerider, regarding City Manager recruitment process. 14 AUGAST A, 7995 No action was taken by the Commission. Interim City Manager Smith presented a letter from Dick Black, ICMA, providing a time schedule for the recruitment process for City Manager so that interviews can begin in late September. Advertisement for the position was placed in the Florida League of Cities Daragram and Mr. Black has identified 24 potential candidates for the position of City Manager. Commissioner Jones provided 4 additional names and Commissioner Grace requested that Pepper Jackson and Interim City Manager Smith be added to the list of candidates. Mr. Smith advised that the application deadline is August 21, t995. 8.4 Repon on City action regarding drainage problems. The Commission decided that this issue has been addressed under the Citizens' Comments. 8.5 Seafair status report City Attorney Adler explained that Attorney Karl Adler is on vacation and unable to make a repon on the Seafair project. Interim City Manager Smith welcomed the Commission to participate in a tour of the Seafair facility on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that the City of Dania has the right to be represented in both the EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) and DRI (Deveiopment of Regional Impact) process at no charge. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice mayor Bertino to send a letter to the F.A.A. requesting that a Review Board be formed and that the City of Dania be provided representation on that Board. 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 8.7 City hiring policies. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that an individual has been hired by the City to conduct lightbulb checking at night and that this person was also active in REGUIITR ME,ETING AUGUST A, 7995 8.6 Request to F.A.A. to provide for City of Dania representation on the Environmental Impact Statement Review Board. 75 one or two of the political campaigns. He felt that this issue should be discussed at a workshop meeting since public safety personnel could be handling the function. Commissioner Grace wasn't aware that a City Commissioner has the power to hire employees and wanted to know who authorized the new position. Commissioner Mikes stated that this position was nor budgeted and that the Commission approves budgeted positions. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace ro remove the position. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mayor Hyde mentioned his problem with the City Commission approving or disapproving any individual that is being hired by the City. City Attorney Adler stated that the City Manager has authority under the Charter to hire and fire all employees except Department Heads and can spend up to $7,500.00 without Commission approval. Commissioner Grace requested clarification from Attorney Adler on whether the Commission has the power to remove this person if the position was nor part of the budget and the funding was not available. City Attorney Adler stated again that the City Commission does not have the power to hire or fire individuals. Commissioner Mikes clarified that the City Commission can take action to strike a position from the budget. Commissioner Jones mentioned that there are many people who would have loved the opponunity to take this job for $7,500.00 a year and that the City Commission should have been advised even though the City Manager had the right to hire the person. Mayor Hyde expressed his opposition to the Commission pointing out the individual employee who was hired and not dealing directly with the City Manager on the issue. 9. APPOnrrMElll?ts 9.1 Appointment of one member to the Airport Advisory Board was continued to lhe next regular meeting. 9.2 Appointment of two members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board was continued to the next meeting. REGUI,ARMEETING 76 AUGUST A, 7995 9.3 Appointment of four members to Human Relations Board. Mayor Hyde appointed Jackie Geromanos and Commissioner Mikes appointed Judy Usifer. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to appointed Jackie Geromanos and Judy Usifer to the Human Relations Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9,4 Appointment of one member to the Marine Advisory Board was continued to the next meetinB. 9,5 Appointment of one member to the Occupational License Review Committee was continued to the next meeting. 9.6 Appointment of two members to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.7 Appointment of one member to the Unsafe Structures Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.8 Appointment of six members to the Community Affairs Advisory Board to the next meeting. 9.9 Appointment of ten members to the Charter Review Board. Mayor Hyde appointed Joel Azrikan and Peggy Breeschoten. Commissioner Grace appointed Bob Adams and Howard Hirsch. Commissioner Jones appointed Boisy Waiters Jr. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to appoint Joel Azrikan, Peggy Breeschoten, Bob Adams, Howard Hirsch and Boisy \Waiters Jr. to the Chaner Review Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.10 Appointment of five members to the Budget Advisory Committee. Mayor Hyde appointed Richard Sowden. Commissioner Grace appointed Al Spies. Commissioner Jones appointed Myrtle Corbin. RE,GUI,ARMEETING 77 AUCUST 4,7995 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to appoint Richard Sowden, A1 Spies and Mynle Corbin to the Budget Advisory Committee. The motion passed unanimously. 70. ADMITfiSTRATIVE REPORIIS City Manager Interim City Manager Smith thanked the staff members who were involved in preparing for the threat of Hurricane Erin. He paid a special thank you to the Public \Works and Utility Department employees who worked tirelessly to get the trash off the streets and lakes and catch basins pumped down to minimize flooding. The Administration and Growth Management employees were involved with the preparation by purchasing supplies and taking pictures of job sites and BSO and Fire Rescue provided public safety. Mr. Smith mentioned that a draft of the discount pass for the Dania Ocean Pier will be included to the next agenda. He mentioned that the engineering firm of Kimley Horn is conducting the Dixie Highway Corridor Study and meetings are scheduled with the public as follows, . August 1.4, 1995, at 7:00 p.m. Dania Nursing Home with the College Gardens Association. August 22, 1995, at 7:30 p.m.-Dania City Commission Meeting. August 23,1995,7:00 p.m. meeting with nonhwest residents at Collins Elementary School. Commissioner Grace requested to move the August 23 meeting to August 24 with the Northwest Byrd Pointe Civic Association at Modello Park at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Smith stated his intentions to change the meeting date. Interim City Manager Smith scheduled a workshop meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 1995,to discuss the Airport Interlocal Agreement and review ofthe 1995/96 Budget. The Commission agreed to start the meeting at 7:00 p.m. City Attorney - no commenls 77. COMIWTSSTOIV COMMEII?IS 11.1 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace mentioned her recent 3fth year family reunion that included 705 people from 21 states. REGUI.ARMEETING I8 AUGUST A, 7995 Commissioner Grace reminded the public that the BSO "Night Out on Crime" has been rescheduled to August 17 and that the homeowners and civic associations will have a place to display their literature to ensure that the whole City is represented. She stated that the Northwest/Byrd Pointe Civic Association has been newly formed and that the next meeting will be August 24 with BSO and DEDC. Commissioner Grace said that several letters were received from citizens commending the Public \florks Department employees for their effort in the recent Flurricane Erin preparation. She was glad that the agreement with Irv Rosenbaum, New Community Strategies, Inc., was passed to assist in the Bass Pro Shop project and hopeful that the proposed Airport Interlocal Agreement will be acceptable to the Commission. 11.2 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones expressed his condolences to the Byron Gooden Family for their recent loss of Sheila Gooden. Commissioner Jones thanked the entire City staff members for their efforrs in the recent hurricane preparation and suggested that the City Manager take action to divert traffic from the heavily flooded streets in the southeast section when there is a storm. Commissioner Jones informed the public that the College Garden Neighborhood Association will be meeting Monday, August 14, 7995, at7:Oa p.m. with the Depanment of Transportation on the Dixie Corridor Study. Commissioner Jones commended the Commission for their action to award the bid to Atlantic Coastal for improvements to Byrd Park which also involves the expansion of $0est1awn Cemetery. Commissioner Mikes commended Interim City Manager Smith for keeping him apprised of the developments during the threat of Hurricane Erin. He agreed that the City Manager has the right to hire individuals but the ultimate accountability rests with the elected officials on how ta-xpayers funds are spent. REGUI.AR MEETING 79 AUGUST A, 7995 11.3 CommissionerMikes Commissioner Mikes asked Interim City Manager to obtain drawings of the proposed Dixie Highway Corridor Study for view at City Hall. He also recommended to obtain an overview on the public opinions being expressed on the project from the meetings taking place with the Department of Transportation. Commissioner Mikes stated that the City Commission is suppose to set policy and the City Manager is suppose to enacr that policy. Interim City Manager Smith explained that the Public rVorks Depanment is monitoring the weather so that the catch basins are cleaned out in the southeast section prior to healy rains. Commissioner Mikes suggested to have Bud Palm, Utilities Director, visit other coastal cities to see what they are doing to handle their drainage problems. 11.4 Vice-Mayor Benino Vice Mayor Bertino included his commendations for staff's efforts in preparing for Hurricane Erin and mentioned that people need to continue to adhere to hurricane warnings. 11.5 Mayor Hyde Mayor Hyde requested Interim City Manager Smith to contact Harbour Towne on the boat ramp fees as there seems to be a difference of opinion on the parking and boat launching fees. He recommended to look into annual passes so that residents can take advantage of the facility. Mayor Hyde was glad to hear the good comments about the City's actions to prepare for the hurricane and apologized for not being able to attend the upcoming "Night Out on Crime" event. This meeting was adjourned. MAYOR CITY CI,ERK-AUDITOR REGIJI,AR MEETING 20 AUGUST A, 7995 {ton*.*r-lzo []wI.S6Ir)NEF