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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-10-10 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesINVOCATION bg Rerserend. Laois PIEDGE, OF ALI.E,GIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: MIIYUTES DATIIA CITT COMIIIISSIO]II BE,GUI.ARMDETTNG ocToBE,R 70, 7995 Bill Hyde John Bertino Bobbie Grace Albert Jones Bob Mikes Mike Smith Frank Adler Marie Jabalee PR.ES.ENTA?IOIVS Deputy of the Month - BSO Sheriff Ron Cochran was in attendance to recognize Leslie Washika, CSA, for her outstanding job performance in the area of police reports and citizen complaints. lt was noted that Ms. Washika volunteers for numerous responsibilities in the Crime Prevention Unit and Explorer Programs and has developed a bicycle registration program to be implemented before Christmas. Sheriff Cochran presented Leslie Washika, CSA, with the "Employee of the Month" award during the month of September 1995. Sheriff Ron Cochran Mayor Hyde thanked Sheriff Cochran for cooperating with the City of Dania during Contract negotiations to keep costs down in the budget. Sheriff Cochran stated his desire to continue to look for ways to reduce the City's costs since BSO is not in the police business to profit. Project Bootstrap 7REGTII.AR ME,ETING ocToBER 70,7995 Sheriff Cochran explained that it has taken two years to develop a program for juvenile offenders called "Project Bootstrap." The program will be funded from Law Enforcement Trust Funds, Broward County and the State and is designed as follows: 1. The Juvenile lntervention - A facility located on State Road 84 where children who commit crimes are taken to begin the process. The facility also serves as a truancy center. 2. Bootcamp - An intensive training program lasting around 4 months. 3. Conservation Court - A long term residential program for children who have successfully completed bootcamp. This is a continued custodial situation with discipline where the participants work. The goal is to see the facility developed into a full-fledged job training program for the participants to learn a trade or go to college. Sheriff Cochran explained that the public sometimes looks at the "Bootcamp" facility as a punishment but BSO sees the program as a great opportunity for children who are otherwise going to end up in a State Penitentiary with no opportunities. He requested the City to provide a proclamation supporting the program to place pressure under County government to get the program started by May 1996. Commissioner Mikes mentioned his disappointment that BSO presented a proposal a while back for construction of a 400 bed prisoner release program to be located within the City's limits. He was concerned that the City of Dania does not have the resources that other cities have and asked Sheriff Cochran to inform the City well in advance before offering a proposal like this again. Sheriff Cochran mentioned that he personally lives close to several of these facilities near downtown Fort Lauderdale and clarified that BSO was not responsible for suggesting Dania as the facility location. Dixie Highway Corridor Study - FDOT & Kimley, Horne P.A Mayor Hyde clarified that no representatives from FDOT or Kimley, Horne P.A. are present to comment on the Dixie Highway Corridor Study Project. City Manager Smith explained that FDOT is conducting a study to collect public input and that there are no concrete plans for construction at this point. Vice Mayor Bertino suggested the idea of presenting Dania's position to FDOT and Kimley Horne on the project before too much money is spent on the study. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that citizens have conveyed major concerns about the project which doesn't appear to have any positive benefit for Dania. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to direct the City Manager to send a letter advising FDOT & Kimley, Horne P.A. that the City opposes the project as it stands right now. 2REGTJI,AR ME,ETING Commissioner Grace advised that Kimley, Horne, P.A. spoke at an August NorthwesUByrd Pointe Civic Association Meeting and that their presentation appeared to be a scare tactic to make residents concerned about losing their properties. She mentioned that there is no funding for the project yet and that meetings are suppose to be scheduled with Kimley, Horne, P.A. at City Hall on October 12 and 14. City Manager Smith clarified that representatives were suppose to be at this meeting tonight to make a presentation and that no one contacted him to cancel. Commissioner Jones didn't believe the project appears to be going anywhere based on comments from the College Garden Association Meeting and other association meetings. 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 PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Grace pulled item 1.3 Commissioner Jones pulled item 1.4 1 .5, Commissioner Mikes pulled item 1.6 and Bills 1_2 Approval of bills paid in the month of July Resolution1,7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF DANIA FOR CHESTER BYRD PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 75,OOO.OO EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE TO DECEMBER 31, 1995; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6. (See amended motion) City Manager Smith advised that the termination date for item 1.7 needs to be amended to January 31, 1996. RECUI,AR MEDTING ocToBER 70, 7995 7. CONSE]!flTAGEIIIDA Minutes,,1.1 Special Meeting of September 19, 1995. 3 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Vice Mayor Bertino amended his original motion, seconded by Commissioner Grace to adopt the Resolution in item 1.7 as amended and approve the Consent Agenda with the exceptions of items 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6. Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 1.3 ,,A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION OF JULIA CARROLL FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF THE Clry OF DANIA;AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' Commissioner Grace mentioned that the Canoll family is one of Dania's founding families and asked Mayor Hyde to read the Resolution in its entirety. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Resolution. The motion passed on the following roll call vote 1,4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CIry OF DANIA AND COLLECTION INFORMATION BUREAU FOR THE COLLECTION OF VARIOUS ACCOUNTS DUE THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Commissioner Jones stressed the need to hire a collection agency to go after delinquent accounts for the City. 4REGTJI,AR ME,ETING ocToBER 70, 7995 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to amend Resolution 1 .7 by changing the termination date to January 31 , 1996. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Marie Jabalee, Finance Director/City Clerk, explained that she changed firms because the second company was lower in their charges for the collection services. The service will provide pre-collection letters and all contacts and payments will come back to the City. Marie advised that each letter will cost $7.00 and that the City of Oakland Park uses this type of collection procedure. A more forceful procedure could be utilized and would cost the City 25o/o of lhe collection amount. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Resolution. Vice Mayor Bertino suggested that the City send their own letters out and take more stringent steps if the account remained delinquent by going to the collection service. City Clerk Jabalee advised that letters have been sent out notifying people of their delinquencies and that the collection service will provide a psychological impact with a series of four letters. There are around 100 delinquent sanitation and lot mowing accounts to be collected with no guarantees on the results. Marie mentioned the need to bill the sanitation charges on the County's Tax Rolls in the future to provide collection leverage for delinquent charges. Presently information is being gathered to implement this method of billing and a proposal will be coming to the Commission shortly. City Manager Smith agreed with hiring the collection service on the delinquent accounts and mentioned that the data will be useful when setting up the proposed Stormwater Utility District. Commissioner Jones' motion to adopt the Resolution was seconded by Commissioner IVIikes. Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde-yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- no 1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING -,- INTERLOCALAGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNryAND THE CIry OF.., DANIA PERTAINING TO EXPANSION AND JURISDICTION OF FORT LAUDERDALE- HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' Commissioner Grace requested Attorney Earl Gallop to explain the City's legal position at this time since the City's version of the lnterlocal Agreement was denied by the County Commission on September 12 and a new version is being presented tonight. Attorney Gallop explained that Mr. Curtis was unable to attend tonight's meeting. He clarified that the objective of the litigation was to force the County to stop the expansion of the runway until it underwent DRI Review. The DRI Review would require the 5 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: REGUI.ARME,ETING County to identify and provide for mitigating noise impacts as well as replacement of lost tax base revenue and infrastructure costs paid by the City in the last airport expansion. As an overview, the City Commission directed the attorneys to do the following: . File a lawsuit in the Circuit Court to stop the runway expansion;. Conduct a Quasi-Judicial Hearing that determined Broward County to be in violation of DRI Rules;o lntervene in 12 imminent domain proceedings aimed at increasing the land holdings by Broward County to accommodate their runway expansion. Mr. Gallop mentioned that the litigation provided settlement possibilities and the County's agreement to identify and deal with mitigating noise impacts before proceeding to the next stage of increased use of an expanded runway. Mr. Gallop stated that this was a significant concession on the part of the County which has not been achieved anywhere else in the United States. The County has also agreed to a-' package of annexation and deannexation which replaces lost tax base revenue by the City as well as verified infrastructure cost. The City's version d iffers from the County version in two subjects; Control and Dispute resolution concerning mitigation programs. Mr. Gallop explained the arbitration procedures and determination on Trails End in each version. He felt that the Commission has three options in handling tonight's version: . Act on the documents by accepting or rejecting the County's version;. Delay action pending receipt of the City's Airport Noise Consultants Report expected later this month concerning the establishment of a lower noise threshold as an appropriate community threshold.. Take no action and proceed to DRI Review in anticipation of getting better features out of the Substantial Deviation DRI Review; Commissioner Grace asked Mr. Gallop to provide his opinion on the progress that has been made by Dania since the May 25, 1994, joint meeting with the County Commission which voted to go forward with the expansion of the South Runway. Mr. Gallop stated that the City has refined their mitigation concept and accomplished a better draft ofthe agreement. The other concern is that the finance package offered in the May 1994 version was better as the County has since taken back some of those properties to where the City is at a break-even point. City Manager Smith stated that tonight's version of the lnterlocal Agreement is the same that was presented on August 22. fhe City must decide to approve the agreement or go through the DRI process which is going to cost around $100,000. Mr. Smith mentioned the potential risk to the City if the agreement is not accepted as there is no guarantee on how the DRI process is going to turn out. 6REGUT,AR MEETING ocToBER 70, 7995 Commissioner Mikes confirmed that the City has to sign a permit for the County to build the runway and that the County has to pursue legal action all the way to the Governor and Cabinet. The 65LDN will impose tremendous noise impact on the Ravenswood area and Phases 1,2 and 3 revert to Paragraph 4 - "Noise Mitigation" in the agreement and unless the contours are changed, the phases do not mean anything. He stressed the need to place language in the agreement to assure homeowners that their property values will be maintained with Purchase Assurance. Commissioner Jones stated his opinion that the City's problem of being a small city is not going to go away because of the DRI process. The Commission tried to include the items that were requested in the agreement and the County has denied those requests. The City is not going to get everything that it wants and there is a risk whether you go the DRI process, do nothing or take action to approve the agreement. Commissioner Mikes urged the City to pursue the DRI process based on his having more confidence with the Governor and Cabinet opposed to the Broward County Commission. Vice Mayor Bertino reminded everyone that the County admitted to impacting the City and paid the City millions of dollars when Federal Highway was relocated. This material is public record and the County cannot deny this before the Governor and Cabinet. The fact that the Trails End Trailer Park property was placed on the City's tax rolls by the County and then taken back because the car rental facility deal fell through is a punitive measure on the County's part. He recommended to go with the DRI process. Earl Gallop felt that the $100,000 budgeted by the City should be sufficient to cover the expenses to go through the DRI process. The DRI process will deal with noise impact, impact on residents, impact on City tax base, air quality and air pollution, impact on natural resources, and ability for people to find housing reasonably accessible to their employment. Mr. Gallop agreed that the County's objective has been to remove Dania power in the DRI process and that the City's actions have proven to be an aggravation to the County. Commissioner Mikes urged the Commission to handle things in a professional manner on this issue and to utilize the City's right to go through a State Legislative process like the DRl. Mayor Hyde allowed public comment at this time and Mr. Gallop responded to questions. Mayor Hyde stated that the City of Dania has lost a lot of money to fight this issue and the agreement does provide for advance actions to be taken by the County which has not been accomplished anywhere in the United States. The City of Dania has been 7R.EGUI.A.IR ME,DTING oc?oBER 70,7995 Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- no /- provided something in this deal and the County will most like deny any changes that may be submitted by the City. Commissioner Mikes stated that one of the Commissioners is directly employed with a property owner in the acquisition area who is in a dispute with the County for several millions dollars which is a direct Conflict of lnterest. Mayor Hyde stated that his employment has nothing to do with any lawsuits by his employer that has been resolved by Court Order and that he has no financial interest in the property. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Resolution approving the lnterlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Dania pertaining to the airport expansion. Commissioner Mikes confirmed that the City of Dania has the right to pursue the DRI process and this right is now lost by signing this agreement. Vice Mayor Bertino clarified that the City of Dania can receive the $1 .6 million dollars for the infrastructure upon presentation to the County substantiating the amount and that there is no 30 day requirement to provide the information. The motion passed on the following roll call vote 1.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, couNTY AND MUNTCTPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 3535 AND THE C|TY OF DANIA, COVERING THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 1995, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1998; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Commissioner Mikes complimented the General Employees for working with the City in regards to increases and his disappointment that the Fire Department is requesting 8% increases over the next three years on top of manning increases. He recommended to institute a merit pay increase system for those employees who are working harder than others who receive the same benefits. His recommendation was to continue action on thls Resolution to a workshop meeting or executive session so that a merit pay system could be implemented before the three year contract begins. Commissioner Grace stated that the City of Dania has many loyal and dedicated employees who are doing many jobs and that the General Employees Agreement should be approved without further delay. aREGIJI.AR ME,ETING Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertlno- yes A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to adopt the Resolution approving the contract with AFSCME Local 3535 from October 1, 1995 through September 30, 1998. Vice Mayor Bertino mentioned that there are so many lawsuits attributed to the merit pay system and that the AFSCME union will probably be against this type of pay system. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 2. PROCI,AMATIONS 2.1 Mayor Hyde proclaimed "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" - November, 1995 in the City of Dania. 3. BIDS - none 4. PITBI,IC IIEARNYGS Ordinances (pL-13-95) REQUEST FOR PLAT APPROVAL FOR A .5824 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE DANIA CUT-oFF CANAL AND ON THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 3 TERRACE APPROXIMATELY 2OO'WEST OF NE 7 AVENUE.SCHICK PLAT'' 4.1 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT OF 'SCHICK PLAT", SAME BEING: THE NORTH 216.00 FEET OF THE EAST 112 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 114 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, LESS THE EAST 2OO.OO FEET THEREOF, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, BROWARD COUNTY FLORIDA, LESS THE SOUTH 25.00 FEET THEREOF FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF .SCHICK PLAT,'; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Will Allen, Growth Management Director, mentioned that the property is located on the south side of the Dania Cut-off Canal and 200' west of NE 7 Avenue. The Planning & Zoning Board recommends approval of the plat since it does conform with all I ocroBER 70, 7995REGTJI.AR MEETING Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes requirements with the dedication of additional right-of-way for NE 3 Terrace which borders the south portion of the property. Elizabeth Pulice, land surveyor, representing Marie Penelope Schick, property owner, requested approval of the plat for future development and to proceed with the process before the County Commission. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mr. Allen advised that notices have been sent to property owners within 300' of the site and no one has expressed opposition to the plat approval. Discussion followed on the need to have a wall constructed along the property as a buffer to the adjoining residential neighborhood when the property is developed. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Grace to adopt the ordinance approving the plat of "Schick Plat" (PL-13-95). The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 4.2 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTION 18-29(P) OF CHAPTER ,18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CHANGE THE DEFINITION "PLAN YEAR'' PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' 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 Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Ordinance on second reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote 10 City Manager Smith explained that this ordinance addresses a change in the definition of "Plan Year" to coincide with the request to suspend the January 1, 1995, Actuarial Valuation Report for the General Employees Pension Plan. The new valuation prepared as of October 1, 1995, will provide the City an approximate $45,000 savings in the 95/96 budget year. Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 5. SITE PLAN - trone 6. CITUENS, COMMEIITS- 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 SECOND (zND) AND FOURTH (4TH) MONOAY OF EACH MONTH. COMMENTS OF ANY NATURE wlLL BE RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER, IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONCERN REMAINS UNRESOLVED, THE CTTTZEN(S) OR PARTY WLL BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE CtTy COMMTSSTON DURTNG THE MEETING. 6.1 Joel Azrikan -Senior Citizen Pier Discounts Mr. Azrikan explained that discussion came up at the last Dania Civic Association meeting regarding the need for senior citizens to be offered a discount to use the Dania Ocean Pier. Mr. Azrikan suggested a flat rate of $100 per person and $175 per couple per year unlimited use for senior citizens 65 years or older who are Dania residents. 7. EXPENDTTIIREREgUES?S a. 8.1 DISCUSSIOff AIIID .POSSIBIJ ACTION Selection of Director of Personnel/Parks & Recreation. City Manager Smith requested to proceed with advertising for his replacement as Personnel/Parks & Recreation Director. Mayor Hyde recommended to separate the positions into a Personnel Director and a Parks & Recreation Director even if the position is not on a staff level. Commissioner Grace agreed with Mayor Hyde and recommended to hold off on making any decisions until the six months review period has passed on City Manager Smith. Vice Mayor Bertino disagreed with waiting six months to fill the positions since there is too much work to be done and Mr. Smith should not be expected to handle all of the departments. Discussion followed on upgrading existing staff by paying them assignment pay as an Assistant Director over Parks & Recreation. Mr. Smith mentioned that Kristen Jones and Mardie Holloway have both been instrumental in administering the day to day operations of the Recreation Department. He recommended to seek an individual with personnel, risk management and community development experience for the Personnel RBGUI.AR NIE,ETING 77 ocT oBER 70,7995 Director position. City Attorney Adler confirmed that the Personnel Director job falls under the Charter as a Department Head position. Commissioner Jones suggested to contact a Personnel Association to assist in the search for a Personnel Director similar to the recruitment process conducted for a City Manager with the ICMA. Mr. Smith explained that his qualifications as past President of the South Florida Personnel Management Association and activities at the State level qualify him as a consultant for the Personnel Director position. He agreed to prepare an ad and source of recruitment locations for the position. Vice Mayor Bertino stated the need to reduce the salary for the Personnel Director since the job will not include Recreation duties. Further discussion followed on having a flow chart prepared and the Personnel Director needing broad qualifications in the area of grants. ITEM 8.5 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 8.2 Naming of Finger Canals City Manager Smith suggested to send the request on naming the Finger Canals to the Marine Advisory Board for recommendations. Vice Mayor Bertino thought a committee should be formed to make recommendations on naming streets and canals. Commissioner Jones suggested the idea of citizens submitting their ideas in writing. The Commission generally agreed to send the request onto the Marine Advisory Board. 8.3 Reimbursement agreement allocating the amount of $28,263.10 for crossing reconstruction at the railroad crossing at Tigertail Rd. City Manager Smith explained that the CSX and Florida Department of Transportation are presently renovating crossings in the South Florida Rail Corridor. Under the jurisdictional agreements, the crossing at Tigertail Road is a City feeder street not a State or County road. The Department of Transportation is saving approximately 50% of the cost by providing certain ballast rock and cross ties and CSX is paying for the equipment. The City will save significantly by entering into this reimbursement agreement because it could cost as much as $70,000 later and CSX will pay the maintenance of the crossing and costs to widen the crossing in the future. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Grade Crossing Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and CSX Railroad. The motion passed on the following roll call vote REGUT.AR ]WE,ETING ocToBEIt 70, 799512 Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 8.4 Renewing membership with Florida League of Cities. City Manager Smith asked the Commission to reconsider their decision not to renew their membership in the Florida League of Cities since the informatlon that is obtained is valuable to the City. Mayor Hyde urged the Commission to deny membership renewal with the Broward League. The Commission generally agreed. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to renew the City's membership with the Florida League of Cities. The motion passed on the following roll call vote ITEM 9 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.4 ITEM 8.5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8,1 8.5 Bass Pro Shops: a. Request a letter of no objection to Broward County for a delegation request to amend the note on the NCL Plat. Ron Mastriana, Mastriana & Christiansen, representing the Coonas Property Company, owners of the NCL Plat, confirmed for the public and Commission that Bass Pro Shops will be located in Dania. He congratulated the Commission on their efforts that were instrumental in getting Broward County to allocate the necessary funds to construct the access roadway for the Bass Pro Shop Project. Mr. Mastriana stated that the request before the Commission is to authorize the change in use from lndustrial to Commercial with plans to bring the road in through the lake system and a wetlands area to be on the existing shallow side. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve item 8.5a, seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion passed on the following roll call vote CommissionerGrace-yes CommissionerJones-yes REGUI,AR fuIE,DTING 73 Commissioner Mikes-yes Mayor Hyde- yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes b. Request for an authorization lefter from the City of Dania to allow an application for wetland mitigation to be made to the Broward County Department of Natural Resource Protection as well as the Army Corps. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve item 8.5b, seconded by Commissioner Grace. 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 Will Allen, Growth Management Director, confirmed with the Commission that the wording in the letter of no objection provided in the backup is acceptable. ITEM 8.2 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.5 9. APPIOINTME,NTS The Commission continued all appointments except for items 9.2 and 9.10 9.1 Appointment of one member to the Airport Advisory Board 9.2 Appointment of two members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board- Mayor Hyde recommended Joel Azrikan to be appointed A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to appoint Joel Azrikan to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown Redevelopment Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9.3 Appointment of one member to Human Relations Board.9.4 Appointment of one member to the Occupational License Review Committee9.5 Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board.9.6 Appointment of one member to the Unsafe Structures Board.9.7 Appointment of four members to the Community Affairs Advisory Board.9.8 Appointment of five members to the Charter Review Board.9.9 Appointment of two members to the Budget Advisory Committee. RECUT.AR ME,ETING 74 ocToBER 70,7995 9.10 Appointment of a municipal representative to the Committee for Community Development. City Manager Smith explained that the Committee for Community Development consists of a 17 member advisory board that makes recommendations to the County Commission on Block Grant Projects. The City of Dania needs to appoint a municipal representative who cannot be a public ofiicial or staff person in order for the City to apply for CDBG funds. Commissioner Grace nominated Eby Black. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones to appoint Eby Black. The motion died for lack of second and Commissioner Grace withdrew her nomination. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to appoint Jimmy Peterman. The motion passed unanimously. 9.11 Appointment of one member to the Dania Police & Firefighters' Retirement System. 70. ADMIMS?RA?'IVE R.AFORTS City Manager City Manager Smith presented a notice of delinquent water bill that will be sent out to residents before action is taken to turn someone's water off. Mr. Smith advised that BSO has agreed to work with the City in regards to the retro amounts on wage increases in the contract which has saved the City 9107,000 in the appropriations. He recommended to retain the two CSA's that were going to be cut due to the savings and need for more manpower. City Attorney - no comment 77. COMT{TSSTON COMMENTS '11.1 CommissionerGrace Commissioner Grace thanked employees Kristen Jones and Charlie McKenna for their assistance with her recent events held at the l.T. Parker Center. She expressed concern that adequate parking is not being provided for functions at the l.T. Parker Center because spaces are being rented to Harbour Towne. Commissioner Grace suggested to send a letter to Harbour Towne asking them to move their barge to make the facility look better and to come to an agreement on the parking needs. REGTJI,AR MEE?ING 75 ocToB.ER 70, 7995 Commissioner Grace presented the following comments and requests of staff: Gerald Thompson, County Commissioner, will be speaking at the Dania Democratic Club tomorrow and information will be provided on the lnterlocal Agreement . Red Ribbon Say No to Drugs Week is coming October 21st and the NorthwesUByrd Pointe Civic Association is assisting in events. Dania and Hollywood police need to work together to stop teenagers from Crystal Lakes Apartments located in Hollywood from drinking alcohol at the Chester Byrd Park and to look into drug dealing at the Liberty Heights Apartments. The Dania Nursing Home Open House was on Friday. Dania Nursing Home Staff were commended for their efforts on behalf of the community. Will Allen, Growth Management Director, was asked to provide a list of properties for Camp Blanding to determine if liens are owing so construction can begin. The City of Dania, Dania Activity Committee and surrounding cities are sponsoring a fund raising tentatively for November 4th at the Pepsi-Air Dania Motocross Track for 8 year old Heather Zidar. Commissioner Grace requested to have a letter sent to the Miami Dolphins asking them for assistance in starting a youth program that helps teenagers stay in school and see if the program could be tied in with the BSO Bootstrap Program. a a a 11.2 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones commented on his attendance at the Dania Nursing Home Open House and College Gardens Neighborhood Association Family and Friends Day events. He will be receiving an award from the Physical Education Recreation Dance and Drivers Education Conference in St. Petersburg and has been awarded the State Community Service Educator for the Year. Commissioner Jones sent condolences to the Carroll Family and to the Leslie Bland Family who lost their son Vestro this past week. City Manager Smith was thanked for his attendance at a recent College Gardens Neighborhood Association Meeting ; City Manager Smith was asked to address the following concerns Check on whether the City is responsible for the lake cleaning in the southwest area across from the Public Works Complex; REGUI,AR MEDTING I6 oc?]oBER 70, 7995 . lnclude discussion of a street sweeper on the next workshop . Check into having more lighting at Chester Byrd Park to deter youth problems and schedule a dedication for the recent park improvements;. Check into adding more fencing around Modello Park to deter drug problems;. Check into using the 4 or 5 acres in the southwest section of the Public Works Complex for a nursery. '11.3 Commissioner Mikes Commissioner Mikes agreed that a swale or tree planting program needs to be implemented to improve neighborhoods and commented on the storm water improvements at the Publix Shopping Center. Commissioner Mikes agreed that the parking problem needs to be addressed at the l.T Parker Community Center. He asked that a written request be provlded from City Attorney Adler and City Clerk Jabalee explaining the amount that is being paid from Harbour Towne. Further comments related to the site plan being reviewed to see what parking the City is entitled to and Code Enforcement citing Habour Towne for the vehicle that provides an eyesore. Commissioner Mikes expressed his dissatisfaction with not being provided copies of the union contracts prior to action being taken by the Commission. He stressed the need to clean up the landscaping at the beach and to take action to have two buildings constructed for the Bait and Tackle Shop operation. He encouraged more police patrolling and better lighting at the beach to deter crime. Commissioner Mikes expressed his dissatisfaction with the approval of the lnterlocal Agreement on the airport expansion. The City needs to be a part of the DRI process to continue to protect the City and to obtain data on appreciation values of properties being impacted by the airport expansion. 11.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino Vice Mayor Bertino advised that Gypsy Graves, founder and Executive Director of the Graves Museum of Archaeology, received an award from the Florida Association of Non-Proflt Organizations which has brought recognition to the City of Dania. Vice Mayor Bertino asked for information on when the drainage district will be established for the southeast section of the City. Mr. Smith advised that the drainage study can probably be done for under $20,000 by Berry & Calvin which is considerably lower than the $70,000 anticipated. He recommended to forego the formal RFP process for engineering and proceed with the study with Berry & Calvin to get the tax R.EGUT.AR MEETING 77 ocToBER 70,7995 established for next years tax bill. Mr. Smith mentioned the need to confirm the details with John Calvin. 11.5 Mayor Hyde This meeting uas adjourted,. CITY REGITI,AR MEETING I8 ocToBER 70, 7995 Mayor Hyde stressed the need to do a better job in maintaining the cemeteries. Mr. Smith advised that a change in personnel has been made and improvements should be visible soon.