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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-09-26 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesPIEDGD O" AI.T.EGIANCE ROI,LCAI.L Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: ]UINf,llfES DAIiIIA Crrr CO]UMTSSIOIV REGT'I.AR ME,BTING sE.ptewpn 26, 7995 Bill Hyde John Bertino Bobbie Grace AIbert Jones Bob Mikes Mike Smith Frank Adler Marie Jabalee City Manager Smith commended Michael Alexander for his efforts to improve operations in the Public Works Department during his employment since 1983. His dedication and willingness to go above and beyond awarded him the "Employee of the Month" for September 1995. Commissioner Grace mentioned her recent opportunity to work with the Public Works Department that provided her first hand knowledge of the type of work that is accomplished by the employees. She stated the City's fortunate in having employees like Michael Alexander who are so dedicated. Commissioner Jones was proud to acknowledge Michael Alexander for his work efforts which are always conducted in a friendly and professional manner on behalf of the City of Dania. (DEFERRED) Mayor Hyde deferred item 1.3 from the Consent Agenda at the request of City Clerk Jabalee ,3 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIAAND TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE COLLECTION OF VARIOUS ACCOUNTS DUE THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." I 7REGUI.ARMEETING SEFTEMBE,R 26, 7995 INVOCATION bg Reoerend Ia uis PR.ES.E]YDA?IOIVS General Employee of the month for September. CO]VSEIflTACE]IIDA Minutes 1 .1 Regular Meeting of August 8, 1995 Resolutions1.2 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE GROUP CITY EMS COALITION CONSISTING OF VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES OF BROWARD COUNTY FOR PROVIDING FUNDING AND LICENSING; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MUNICIPALITIES OF THE GROUP CITY EMS COALITION; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY TO FUND THE PROGRAMS OF THE GROUP CITY EMS COALITION PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE., Ordinances 1.4 ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT OF 'SCHICK PLAI, SAME BEING: THE NORTH 216.00 FEET OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, LESS THE EAST 2OO.OO FEET THEREOF, IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, BROWARD COUNry 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 HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' 1.5 'AN ORDTNANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA AMENDTNG 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.' A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of item 1.3. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 7 Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes PROCI.ATI'ATIONS 2.1 Mayor Hyde proclaimed "Florida Open Week" - October 2 through October 8, 1995. 2 2REGUT,AR MEETING SE,PTEMBER 26, 7995 3. BIDS - none 4. PTTBLIC IIEARINGS Resolutions4.1 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CIry CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING THE MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety. City Manager Smith provided an overview of the City's financial position and reasons for increasing the millage from 5.98% to 6.280/o. The City's total budget is $14.9 million and $70,000 has been budgeted for a study to implement a Stormwater Utility District to handle drainage problems. The City has saved money by reorganizing the City Clerk and Parks & Recreation Departments and there has been a minimal amount budgeted for capital expenditures and only $10,000 in the Contingency Fund. Mr. Smith presented charts to show revenue and expenditure flows while explaining that public safety is the major expense for municipalities. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the Resolution approving the millage rate for the 95/96 fiscal year. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes 4.2 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE FINAL APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FL, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1995-96; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety. Commissioner Grace mentioned that the City hired Berry & Calvin to conduct a drainage study a few years ago and asked whether some ofthe data could be used to defray costs on the new study. City Manager Smith advised that the previous 3RE'GIJI.AR MEETING SEPTEMB.OR 26,7995 Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes study was limited to the southeast section of the City and that some of the data will be used for the comprehensive study of the entire City. ln response to Vice Mayor Bertino's request for another valuation study on the General Employee's Pension Plan, City Manager Smith stated that item 1.5 addresses the issue which will save the City around $45,000.00. Commissioner Mikes urged the public to remain at the meeting to hear the update on negotiations with Seafair under item 8.4 since it involves a major financial issue for the City. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to adopt the Resolution approving the General Fund Budget for the 95/96 fiscal year. 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 4.3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL SEWER FUND BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1 , 1995, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND CARRYING ON OF THE SEWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FL; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety. City Manager Smith advised that there are no changes in sewer rates and the budget is $2.2 million. Commissioner Jones commended the Sewer Department and Utility Director Palm for their efforts in reducing sewer rates over the last few years. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution approving the Sewer Fund Budget for 95/96 fiscal year. 4REGUI.AR MEETING SEFTEMBER 26, 7995 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 Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes 4.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL WATER FUND BUDGET AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1995, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1996, FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND CARRYING ON OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FL; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTTONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFUCT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.' City Aftorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety. City Manager Smith advised that the Water Fund budget is $1.7 million which includes the treatment, distribution and billing for the Water Plant operations. Commissioner Mikes mentioned the costs that have been saved by renovating the Water Plant over the last few years which kept water rates down. Mayor Hyde opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Commissioner Jones asked whether funds have been budgeted from Contingency for some City charitable and non-profit organizations. City Manager Smith stated that the City has always had a policy of not contributing to outside organizations, no matter how worthy, based on there being so many worthy organizations and the City's financial constraints. The Commission agreed that changes to the budget should have been addressed under item 4.2. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to adopt the resolution approving the Water Fund budget for the 95/96 fiscal year. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes 5. SmE PLAw - rtorte 5REGUT.AR MEETING S,F.PTEMBER 26, 7995 6. CTTZENS' COMMENTS - COMMENTS BY DANIA CITIZENS OR INTERESTED PARTIES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE REGUI-AR AGENDA SHOULD BE GIVEN IN WRITING OR COMMUNICATED VERBALLY PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. THE SECOND (2ND) AND FOURTH (4TH) MONDAY OF EACH MONTH. COMMENTS OF ANY NATURE WLL BE RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER IN THE EVENT THAT THE CONCERN REMAINS UNRESOLVED, THE CITIZEN(S) OR PARTY WLL BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION DURING THE MEETING. 6.1 Lew Gusdorfi - Beach Acquisition Project Mr. Gusdorff disagreed with the City's proposed plans to purchase additional beach property between Dania Beach and John Lloyd Park. His opinion being that the City does not need the property because very few Dania residents use the beach and there is no financial benefit. He suggested a change in the agenda format to hear the Commission Comments section at the beginning of the meeting. He also suggested that bathrooms and a shelter be built at the pier. Commissioner Grace explained to Mr. Gusdorff that it is the City's desire to finalize the pier concession vendor before finishing the bathrooms and shelter at the pier. Mr. Gusdorff was advised that the Modello Park Pool will be completed once the bathrooms have been finished and meet all legal requirements. ITEM 8,4 WAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 7. EJXPENDTTuREREgUESTS 7.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.4 7.1 Approval of invoice from Bailey Hunt Jones & Busto for the period ending August 31 , 1995, in the amount of $3,903.09 for services rendered per resolution 1 13-93 adopted July 1 3, 1 993. City Manager Smith advised that the invoice has been reviewed and that the costs relate to appeals work on behalf of the City. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Mayor Hyde, after passing the gavel to Commissioner Grace, to approve the invoice in the amount of $3,903.09. 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 6R.EGUT"AR MEETING 7.2 Approval of invoice from Curtis & Curtis, P.A. for the period ending August 23, I 995, in the amount of $10,303.59 for services rendered per resolution 1 1 3-93 authorizing expenses for airport related services. City Manager Smith recommended approval of the invoice which is through the end of August and assured the Commission that the litigation costs should be reducing since the lnterlocal Agreement was adopted. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve the invoice in the amount of $'10,303.59. Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Bertino- yes DISCUSSIO]V A]!ID POSS.IBI.E ACTION8.1 Selection of City Manager. Mayor Hyde advised that the interviews for City Manager have been finished and the top three candidates were Mr. Brady, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Cox. Mr. Brady from Punta Gorda was rated first choice by the Commission and Mr. Sylvester Jackson was rated second. Mayor Hyde advised that Mr. Brady withdrew his position for lack of a contract and that Mr. Jackson has agreed to work without a contract. Commissioner Mikes suggested readvertising and increasing the salary if necessary as he feels that the City needs an experienced person. Vice Mayor Bertino clarified that the process ranked a list of people for the Commission consideration. The second ranked person would need a motion with at least three affirmative votes of the Commission in order to enter into negotiations with the City. He was aware that Mr. Jackson has had Assistant City Manager experience but not City Manager experience. Discussion followed on the need for someone to be experienced enough to handle important matters like FAU and Bass Pro that are currently pending. Commissioner Grace reminded the Commission that Robert Flatley was not a City Manager before coming to Dania some 5 years ago and that he turned out to be a a 7R.EGULAR MEETING S,EPTEMBER 26, 7995 The motlon passed on the following roll call vote: Mayor Hyde agreed with the selection process that was conducted and was willing to hire Mr. Jackson who is second in position. fine City Manager for Dania. Commissioner Grace reported that Mr. Jackson has as much experience behind him as Mr. Brady and Mr. Cox. A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to accept the application for City Manager from Sylvester Jackson. Commissioner Jones reconfirmed that there have been people in the past that were not City Managers who became City Managers for Dania and that Mr. Jackson has a good line of experience behind him to do some good things for the City. Mayor Hyde agreed that the selection process should be supported since Dick Black, ICMA, went out of his way to be fair. Commissioner Mikes stated that the problems facing the City are going to be a make or break situation and that the City does not have time to train anyone; more experience is needed rather than less. Vice Mayor Bertino agreed that other Assistant City Managers became City Managers in the past and that lnterim City Manager Smith should be hired based on his experience with Dania. A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to appoint Michael Smith as City Manager of the City of Dania. The roll call for the original motion to hire Mr. Sylvester Jackson passed on following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - no Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- no Sylvester Jackson came forward to express his appreciation for being given the opportunity to be considered for City Manager of Dania but did not feel that a 3/2 vote was sufficient for him to accept the position at this time. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to start the process over again and possibly increase the salary if necessary. This motion was replaced by the following motion. IREGUT.AR ME,ETING The motion failed on the following roll call vote: A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Grace to appoint Michael Smith as City Manager of Dania. Commissioner Mikes felt that the City needs outside expertise and suggested that Mr. Smith's lnterim Position be continued for another three months while looking for a City Manager since the position is so critical to the City. The motion to appoint Michael Smith as City Manager passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - yes Commissioner Mikes - no 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 Michael Smith was pleased to accept the City Manager position. Commissioner Mikes mentioned the difficulty involved in doing the job of a City Manager. He stated the following "lf you last less than three years as a City Manager it's your fault and if you last more than five years it's the Commission's fault." He was concerned for Mike Smith since he has so many years towards his pension and the City Manager position has a transient image. Mayor Hyde was pleased for Mr. Smith and expressed his desire to begin working with him on City issues. 8.2 Contracting with Hollywood YMCA to conduct afterschool programs at Collins Elementary. City Manager Smith explained that the Hollywood YMCA has $25,000 available through a grant to operate the City's afterschool program at Collins Elementary. He recommended contracting with the YMCA to remove administrative burdens and provide structure to the City's programs. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to enter into a Contract with the Hollywood YMCA to conduct the afterschool program at Collins Elementary School. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 8.3 Additional sites for City operated afterschool programs IREGUI,AR MDETING Vice Mayor Bertino stated that Frost Park also conducted an afterschool program last year and that there are people in the Griffin Park (Meli Park) area who need this type of service provided for their children. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Mikes to direct City Manager Smith to provide alternatives for developing programs for afterschool care at Frost Park and Meli Park. 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 ITEM 8,5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.3 ITEM 8.4 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 6.1 8.4 Status of Seafair negotiations. Karl Adler, Esq. advised that there has been little change in the negotiations with FAU and Aragon Group regarding the Seafair site. A mediation session was conducted last week with all parties but no settlement has been reached. Mr. Karl Adler requested permission to have authority to give notice of default to the Aragon Group based on his review of the provisions of Paragraph Xl and XXVlll of the Seafair Lease. Vice Mayor Bertino questioned whether the City would be required to buy out the leasehold from Saturday CorporationiAragon Group if the lease was canceled. Mr. Adler stated that the City would not be required to do so if the lease was canceled since there would be no leasehold. Mr. Adler was not pleased with the idea of going to court since their are no guarantees and was hopeful that things could be worked out with FAU for the Seatech facility. Commissioner Mikes stated the deplorable condition of the Seafair building and the need to resolve the legalities as soon as possible. Further discussion followed on the positive impact that the FAU project will have on the City and the need to be reasonable in the negotiations. A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt a resolution authorizing Karl Adler Esq. to give notice of default to Aragon Group of any default that is found under the existing Lease that was originally with Saturday Corporation on Seafair and further to give notice of Cancellation of the lease by a second notice if necessary. R.EGUT.AR MEETING 70 SEPTEMBER 26,7995 Commissioner Mikes and Commissioner Jones agreed to restate their motion to give Karl Adler Esq. authorization by the City Commission to proceed with Notice of Cancellation, Notice of Default and, if necessary, in his judgment, to cancel the lease and obtain possession of the property. Vice Mayor Bertino stated that the City Commission can hold a Special Meeting within 24 hours to provide permission for Karl Adler to go to litigation. The Commission decided that they were satisfied with the motion as restated. Karl Adler assured Vice Mayor Bertino that he would come back to the Commission to discuss all necessary issues before going to litigation. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Grace - no Commissioner Mikes - yes Mayor Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Bertino- yes ITEM 7.,1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.4 8.5 lnvestmentpolicies. Commissioner Jones mentioned his concern that there are no policies established on investing the City's funds and this being a State Statute requirement. Marie Jabalee, Finance Director/City Clerk, advised that the State recently enacted legislation that requires the City to have an investment policy in place by October 1 and a policy is forthcoming to the Commission for approval. Currently, the City investments are In SBA surplus funds and Certificates of Deposits. 8.6 New occupational license category - Gambling Vessel and Motocross Track. Commissioner Mikes recommended including a new occupational license category called "Gambling Vessel and Motocross Track" to bring revenues into the City. He mentioned that these operations currently do not pay anything to the City and that the l.T. Parker Center's parking is being impacted tremendously by the Vegas Express located at Harbour Towne. Commissioner Grace agreed that the gambling vessel is creating a tremendous parking impact on the l.T. Parker Center and that a boat barge has been located near the Center for over a month. She asked that a letter be sent to Harbour Towne by the City Manager requesting that the barge be removed and to address the parking situation. RECUI^AR MEDTING SEPTEMBER 26,7995 ITEM 8.5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 8.3 77 Mayor Hyde suggested that the Vegas Express be invited to a workshop meeting to discuss the problems. City Manager Smith recommended that the Vegas Express issue be presented to the Occupational License Review Board. The Commission agreed that the Motocross Track deals with children and is different from a gambling vessel. 9. APFOIII,:IMEIf[S (all appointment items were continued to the next regular meeting except for item 9. 1 0 and 9.12)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.9.3 Appointment of one member to Human Relations Board.9.4 Appointment of one member to the Occupational License Review Committee.9.5 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. 9.10 Appointment of one voting delegate and one alternate voting delegate to the Annual Congress of Cities, Phoenix, Arizona. The Commission generally agreed to select Vice Mayor Bertino as voting delegate to the Annual Congress of Cities in Phoenix, Arizona. 9.1'1 Appointment of a municipal representative to the Committee for Community Development. 9.12 Appointment of one member to the Dania Police & Firefighters' Retirement System. City Manager Smith directed attention to the back up material provided from Robert Sugarman, Attorney for the Police & Fire Pension Board, regarding his legal opinion of the Commission's refusal to affirm the appointment of Eugene Jewell. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino to affirm the appointment of Eugene Jewell to the Dania Police & Firefighters' Retirement System. The motion died for lack of a second. 70. ADMITfiSTRATTVE R.EPORTS City Manager Smith requested a meeting be held soon with the Commission to discuss their ideas and input on the goals of the City. Discussion followed on the need to appoint a citizen to the Committee for Community Development at the next regular meeting. City Attorney - no comments REGUI,AR MEETING 72 SEPTEMBER 26,7995 77. COMIIrSSrO]V COMMEMIS 11.1 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace mentioned that her main projects for the City right now are Seafair/FAU, Bass Pro and the Airport Expansion. She advised that Congressman Alcee Hastings' office asked her to speak at the Jewish Democratic Club in Hollywood which encouraged unification between the Black and Jewish people. She attended the Attucks Alumni picnic for the classes of 1955-1968 and Family & Friends Day at the Griffin Road Baptist Church with Reverend Sands. She also advised that the Northwest Byrd Point Civic Association will be holding their meeting this Thursday and Charles Murphy, Cellular One, will be speaking. BSO was asked to attend and provide an update on crime prevention programs. Commissioner Grace thanked the police officers who assisted her last Saturday in helping a woman from Maine who was in need. She also asked BSO to look into drug dealing near her residence. 11.2 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones commented on the various programs for children at the Griffin Road Baptist Church and the need to use different methods to reach the youth of today. He informed the public of being selected by the Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Drivers Education as Community Educator for the Year. He will be going to St. Petersburg, Florida in October to receive the award at the state conference. Veta Mae Peterman was congratulated for having one of her poems selected by the Northwest Poetry Association and for her many contributions over the years to the City of Dania. 1 1 .3 Commissioner Mikes Commissioner Mikes agreed that the Frost Park Flea Market was a success and that citizens collected $74.00 for a good cause. RE,GTII.AR ME,ETING 73 SEPTEMBER 26,7995 Commissioner Jones encouraged the hiring of minorities for projects funded by Community Block Grant Funds to help the community. He was happy to see the community come together at the recent flea market held at Frost Park. Commissioner Mikes stressed the pressure and difficulty involved in being a City Manager and wished Michael Smith well. ln regards to the discussion about the City purchasing lots at the beach, Commissioner Mikes clarified that the City is not purchasing the lots at full cost. He also stated that the only way the City will purchase the lots is through a grant program and the need to retain beach property to deter future development. He was glad that the Commission took action to do something about the Seafair Lease and to oppose the recent School Sales Tax increase. City Manager Smith explained that the Dixie Highway Corridor Study representatives will be addressing the Commission and citizens on October 24 and that FDOT was provided mailing labels to inform all citizens about the meeting. Commissioner Mikes was glad to report that action was taken at a recent League of Cities meeting to request the County Commission to provide term limits and single member districting to the voters. 1 1.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino 1'1.5 Mayor Hyde Mayor Hyde and Vice Mayor Bertino congratulated City Manager Smith and wished him well in his new position. This meeting ura:t adjourned. REGUT,AR MEBTING 74 SEPTEMBER 26,7995 oMMrss\lA )