HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-01-24 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMINUTES
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEEIING
JANUARY 24, 1995
tNvocATtoN By RoBERT F. FLATLEY, CIry MANAGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
Acting City Clerk:
Bob Mikes
Bobbie Grace
John Bertino
Bill Hyde
Albert Jones
Robert Flatley
Frank Adler
Marie Jabalee
PRESENTATIONS -NONE
PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
commissioner Hyde pulled item 7.7 and Mayor Mikes pulled item 1.4 from the consent Agenda.
1. CONSENTAGENDA
Minutes
1.1 Regular meeting of December 13, 1994
Resolutions
7,2 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING
INSPECTORS AND CLERKS TO SERVE AS OFFICERS IN THE PRIMARY
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1995,
AND THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 14TH DAY OF
MARCH, 1995; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
1.3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, LE.GING THE FLORIDA
LEGTSLATURE TO AMEND F.S. 316.6ss(6) TO REQUIRE THAT ALL SURCHARGES
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Mayor:
Vice Mayor:
Commissioners:
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LEVIED ON MOVING VTOLATIONS, PURSUANT TO F.S. 316.6ss(6) \0rTHrN A
MLINICIPALITY BE ALLOCATED TO SAID MUNICIPALITY IN ORDER TO
ENHANCE MLINICIPAL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL RADIO COMMLINICATION
SYSTEMS \TITHIN SUCH MLINICIPALITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE."
1.5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLOzuDA, INCREASING ITS
GENERAL FLIND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1994-95, FROM $13,733,980 TO
$1.4,172,347 BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATED AMOLINT OF PRIOR YEARS'
SI.IRPLUS; AND BY MAzuNG LINE ITEM CFIANGES BET\rcEN DEPARTMENTS;
AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN
CONFLICT HERE\7ITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
1.6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
CANCELLATION OF THE AGREEMENT AMONG CHRISTINE VITOLO, JOSEPHVITOLO AND DENNIS VITOLO, BRO\TARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
DANIA, RELATING TO THE LIMITING OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
LINTIL THE SOUTHERN ACCESS ROAD (NE 7 AVENUE) IS COMPLETED; AND
PROVIDTNG FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
1.8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING
CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT BY AND BET\TEEN THE CITY OF HOLLY\TOOD
AND THE CITY OF DANIA RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF \TATER LINE
TO EXCLUSIVELY SERVE THE DANIA PIER/RESTAURANT COMPLEX, DANIA
BEACH GzuLLE AND TTTO EXISTING RESTROOM AREAS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve rhe Consent
Agenda with the exception of items 7.4 and 1,.7.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
7.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING PROPOSAL
#2 AS SET FORTH IN CITY OF DANIA PIER PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY DONALD
J. STREETER AND THOMAS ZANNUCCI DATED JANUARY 4, 7995, RELATING
TO OPERATION OF TEMPORARY BAIT AND TACKLE SHOP; AUTHORIZING
THE APPROPRIATE CIfi OFFICIALS TO NEGOTIATE A LEASE FOR SAID
FACILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
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Mayor Mikes clarified that it was agreed at the workshop meeting that the second year fixed fee would be
negoriable in the Dania Pie. propoial from Mr. Streeter and Mr. Zannucci. City Manager Flatley mentioned
that the resolution approves the proposal and provides him permission to negotiate a lease. City Attorney
Adler stated that a lease will be prepared and brought back to the Commission for approval.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the Resolution
approving Prop ot^l #i Aand B in the proposal submitted by Donald Streeter and Thomas Zanntcci dtted
larrnry 4,1995.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote,
Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
1.7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING STRA\T
BALLOT QUESTION TO BE PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY VOTERS ON
MARCH 1.4, 1,995, GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT RELATING TO ASSIGNMENT
OF SEAFAIR LEASE TO FLORIDA ATLANTIC LTNIVERSITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Commissioner Hyde expressed his dissatisfaction with the legal wording in the Resolution approving the
Straw Ballot qr.riion to be presented to the voters on the March 1.4, 1995, General Election relating to the
possible assignment of the Seafair Lease to Florida Atlantic University.
Mayor Mikes stressed his concern with entering into a Lease with a state university and handing over
valuable beach propeny without input from citizens. Commissioner Hyde mentioned that the City has
made it very clear by pursuing negotiations that there will be no give-a-ways.
Commissioner Jones stated that the Commission is going to act in the best interest of the citizens of Dania
and that a straw ballot may not be helpful since no proposal has been decided on yet.
Commissioner Bertino suggested that the Commission consider whether a straw ballot would lock the
Commission into an offer and hun the City's negotiating Power at this point'
Mayor Mikes suggested to include the following wording to the citizens on the straw ballot question "Do
yor, *"rrr ro girJ..p thrt portion of the beach known as Seafair to FAU? - terms to be negotiated by the'Co--issiorrl H" ,1ro r..gg".t"d to word the question v/ith -The City Commission is considering long term
lease assignment of the Sealair properry to FAU - "Do you favor this item being piaced on a referendum
ballot for final approval?"
Vice Mayor Grace reconfirmed that the Commission is not going to take action to give away the Seafair site
and that there is no real proposal to submit to the public at this time. She felt that a referendum question
could be included for the public when the City reaches a final agreement on the Seafair site.
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Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Hyde suggested to strike - 'The rental to be paid to the City has not yet been determined' and
replace the last paragraph with "Do you favor the City Commission's considering this transfer of the lease to
FAU and extending for 30 years?" The Commission generally agreed that the wording is still vague.
Commissioner Jones recommended ro abolish the idea completely.
Commissioner Hyde made a motion to amend Exhibit A as follows: 'THE CITY COMMISSION IS
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSAL FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE
EXISTING LEASE BET\TEEN THE CITY AND THE ARAGON GROUP, INC., TO FLORIDA
ATLANTIC LINIVERSITY COVERING THE PROPERTY KNO\flN AND REFERRED TO AS
"SEAFAIR" AND, IN ADDITION TO THE APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT, GRANTING AN
EXTENSION OF THE LEASE TO GIVE FLORIDA ATLANTIC A TOTAL TERM OF THIRTY (30)
YEARS'.
"DO YOU SUPPORT THE CITY COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION OF THIS TRANSFER AND
EXTENDING THE LEASE TO FAU?" Commissioner Bertino seconded the motion.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Benino felt that the City would be better offto negotiate the deal, obtain a financial analysis
and then provide it to the voters. Further comments related to there being no figures available to prolrije to
the public on the straw ballot.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Mayor Mikes, after passing the gavel, to adopt the
resolution as amended.
Commissioner Bertino made a motion that upon the finalization of a complete agreemenr an analysis be
made of the agreement by the Finance Depanment for a straw vote to be taken of the citizens of Dania. The
motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Grace.
Mayor Mikes felt that the wording submitted by Commissioner Hyde was good and that the issue should be
placed on a straw ballot for this election.
Commissioner Bertino withdrew his motion.
The motion to adopt the resolution as amended passed on the following roll call vote
Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
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Tirone Electric
Florida Electric
Design Traffic Ft. Lauderdale -
$28,967.00
$32,s00.00
$39,200.00
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Grace - yes
2. PROCLAMATIONS
2.1 Mryor Mikes read the proclamation in its entirety declaring "Frankie Thomas Day" - lantary 20,
1995.
Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that she attended Frankie Thomas' retirement dinner and expressed her
commendations to the many contributions Ms. Thomas made as a social worker covering the Palm
Beach and Fort Lauderdale areas.
3. BIDS
3.1 Lighting improvements at Modello Park and Meli Park
(4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING BID SUBMITTED
BY TIRONE ELECTRIC, INC., IN THE AMOLTNT OF $28,967.00 RELATING TO LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS AT MODELLO PARK AND MELI PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Dan Oyler, City Planner, advised that this project was bid in conjunction with lighting and ballfield
improvements at Frost Park and that three bids were received on January 17 as follows:
A motion was made by Commissioner Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the
resolution accepting the bid from Tirone Electric, Inc. for 928,967.00.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
(B) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BY
AND BET\TEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND TIRONE ELECTRIC, INC. RELATING TO
LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT MODELLO PARK AND MELI PARK; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the resolution
approving the agreement with Tirone Electric.
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Mr. Oyler recommended to award the bid to Tirone Electric and explained rhar the proposal requires
the City to purchase the new light fixtures from the state bid for the contractor for an additional cost
of $2,500.00 for a total projeo cost of $31,467.00.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote,
Commissioner Benino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Grace - yes
3.2 Landscaping of Mullikin Park
(A) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLOzuDA, ACCEPTING BID SUBMITTED
BY RLIN\TAY GRO\TERS, INC., IN THE AMOLINT OF $8,850.00 RELATING TO
LANDSCAPING OF MULLIKIN PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that 5 bids were submitted for landscaping of Mullikin Park and
that he recommends Runway Growers based on the following:
Runway Growers
'Wooden Shoe Gardens
\il.Sod
\(r.S. Sod
Vila & Son Land, Corp.
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Benino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Grace - yes
$8,850.00
9,300.65
9,800.00
10,410.00
15,980.00
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the
resolution accepting bid from Runway Growers, Inc. in the amount of $8,850.00.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote,
@) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING AGREEMENT BY
AND BET\TEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND RTINI(/AY GRO\TERS, INC. RELATING TO
LANDSCAPING OF MULLIKIN PARK; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE."
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the
resolution approving agreement with Runway Growers, Inc. relating to landscaping of Mullikin Park.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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5. SITE PLANS - none
6. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - 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 founh (4th) Monday of each month. Comments of 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 pany will be
asked to address the City Commission during the meering.
EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
8,1 Request approval to replace the Meli Park tennis coun with a volleyball court.
Dan Oyler, City Planner, explained that the tennis courts at Meli Park are unrepairable and that staff is
recommending to convert the coun to a volleyball court since the tennis courts are not used very
often. Mr. Oyler presented the following options to the Commission:
1. Build a volleyball court and tear out the tennis courts for $3,000.00;
2. Resurface the tennis court under the existing contract;
3. Build both courts - rebuild tennis court for $6,000 and $2,500 to build a volleyball coun.
Vice Mayor Grace thought that the issue should be taken to the community to determine the court
preference. Dan Olyer explained that due to time constraints under the current contract for this work
that there wasn't enough time to take it to the community.
Commissioner Jones thought $9,000.00 was a lot to spend if people don't really use the tennis courts
and that most schools in Broward County are utilizing beach volleyball with sand couns.
Commissioner Hyde mentioned the need to continue to upgrade the parks and thought that more
people would use the tennis couns if they were in good playing condition.
Dan Oyler also mentioned his intentions to have a concrete slab poured over the shuffle board court at
Meli Park so that a shelter can be built. He advised that there is a possibility that the Griffin Civic
Association may be able to provide some funding for the shelter.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to accept staff
recornmendation to approve an expenditure not to exceed $1O,OOO to take out the old tennis courr, ro
rebuild a new tennis coun and volleyball court at Meli Park.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote,
CommissionerBertino-yes CommissionerHyde-yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
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8.2 \fill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the Broward County Avratron
Depanment is requesting a land use amendment to the Airport Related Use Area located west of
Ravenswood Road and nonh of the Dania Cut-off Canal. The land use designation is being requested
or 177.67 acres from the existing designation of L5 (Low to medium/residential) and Industrial to a
Transportation designation. Mr. Allen presented a letter from Mayor Mikes to Mr. A1 Samoun,
Comprehensive and Neighborhood Planning Division, that was dated September 79., 1994, covering
concern that the residential properties to the south were not mentioned in the amendment and
including the need to provide both visual and sound barrier protection.
Dan Oyler, City Planner, advised that the Broward County Parks & Recreation Department has
recommended a dedication of a 1OO' buffer from the canal north and to declare the land use "Open
Space" so it can never be changed.
Mr. Allen advised that a public hearing is scheduled Thursday, January 26, 1995, before the Broward
County Planning Council and that he would be representing the concerns outlined in Mayor Mikes'
letter along with indicating that the City is still working on an adequate buffer strip.
Commissioner Hyde felt that SW 42 Street is the only reasonable boundary as it protects the water
runoff from the finger and T-canals in regards to the drainage concern and thought that the Broward
County Marine Advisory Committee would be favorable to converting the area to a passive marine
use.
Commissioner Bertino pointed out that under water quality there may be something with the
Environmental Protection Agenry that precludes Brovvard County from filling in the finger canal and
purting parking lots up next to where the oil runoff will go into the water. His recommendation was
to request a 600' dedication, a designation of open space and to leave the canals alone.
Mayor Mikes felt that action should be taken to mitigate some of these issues based on the water
quality problems around the airport and to force enhancement of waterways instead of settling for the
minimum standard.
The Commission generally agreed to draft another letter from the Mayor that wiil include the
concerns that have been discussed to be presented at the public hearing on Thursday. Commissioner
Hyde agreed to provide the Broward County Marine Advisory Committee with a copy of the letter.
8.3 Dania Lions Club requests permission to hold its annual One Ton Tug event on (Saturday) March
18, 1995, on Dania Beach and to sell beer.
Fiossie Butram, First Vice President of the Dania Lions Club and Chairperson of the One Ton Tug,
presented rhe request to use the facilities at the nonh end of Dania Beach by the Dania Pier and to sell
beer. She reported that the Dania Lions Club has raised over $72,000 over the past 12 years from this
event for local charities.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to grant approval
for the Dania Lions Club to hold the One Ton Tug on March 78, 7995, and to sell beer at Dania
Beach. The motion passed unanimously.
ADDENDUMITEMS
8.4 Dan Yagman, South Dania Community Association, explained that his organization has been
operating a Community Crime W'atch for the past seven or eight months and that there is a need for
more Crime !(atch signs to be provided from BSO.
Chief Frey, BSO, advised that his department supports the crime watch organizations and will pay for
the number of signs allocated for a specific area as long as funds are available. Chief Frey mentioned
that there is a need to evaluate how many more signs are needed and that he needs to find out if the
communications phone number is going to change before ordering more signs.
The Commission generally agreed that the City can be responsible for replacing any old signs that
BSO has installed for the Crime 'Watch organizations and Chief Frey expressed his desire to work out
the cost ofthe signs with the City if the evaluation turns out to be a major expenditure.
Mr. Yagman suggested the idea of the City purchasing two animal cages from the Broward County
Animal Control to lease out to residents for capturing stray animals so that residents wouldn't have to
pur down rhe $5O.OO deposit that is required. Commissioner Jones disagreed that there is a charge to
residents by Animal Control to capture stray animals and Chief Frey stated that Animal Control has
changed their policy.
Commissioner Benino didn't feel it was a good idea for the City to get involved with purchasing the
cages and incurring liability risks. He suggested to contact the County and explain that the City will
stand good on the deposit for any citizen of Dania to use the cages. Mayor Mikes suggested to send a
letter to the County to see what can be worked out before making any decisions.
City Manager Flatley congratulated Chief Frey on efforts to cut-down on crime in the northwest,
southwest and northeast sections of the City and mentioned his future intention to stan a Business
Crime \Watch Program.
Chief Frey, BSO, explained that the new crime watch program will provide immediate access to a
patrolman and information by fa.x machine on alerts o{ immediate crime threats to the business
communiry. Regular meetings will be conducted and training sessions will be provided on loss
prevention, theft, diversion thefts, pickpockets, etc. Business owners will also be provided video tapes
to educate them on the type of crime that their business may attract.
Mayor Mikes distributed information from the US Department of Justice on possible grant funding to
assist in fighting crime.
8.5 City Manager Flatley explained that today the County Commission adopted a Resolution
authorizing the condemnation of some twelve parcels east of U.S. 1 for future expansion of the South
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Runway along with offers of settlement for those parcels. Mr. Flatley advised that there is a staff
meeting scheduled on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Ed Curtis, Esq. to discuss legal action on the mamer.
Mayor Mikes mentioned that the County Commission seems to be trying to avoid the DRI process
and that it is the City's responsibility to ensure that the County foliow the process and go through
some sort of mitigation program for the impacted residents. Mayor Mikes felt that the expansion will
affect all of Dania and the viability of 3,OOO to 4,OOO homes that are being impacted.
Commissioner Bertino asked City Manager Flatley to have Attorney Curtis check into the mitigation
facts surrounding the development of land along the A1A corridor.
9. APPOINTMENTS
9.1 Commissioner Benino continued his appointment to the Airport Advisory Board to the next
regular meeting.
9.4 Commissioner Hyde nominated Donna Eades and Vice Mayor Grace nominated Charles Villiams
for the Civil Service Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to accept rhe
nominations of Donna Eades and Charles Sfilliams for the election to be held by employees for the
Civil Service Board. The motion passed unanimously.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager Flatley distributed Dania's Annual Report and Calendar to the public.
City Attorney - no comments
11. COMMISSION COMMENTS
I 1 .1 Commissioner Benino
Commissioner Benino encouraged unity on the Commission.
l l.2Commissioner Hyde
Commissioner Hyde commented on the upgrades to Modello and Meli Park and his desire ro pursue
improvements at Frost Park next.
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9.2 The Commission continued the appointment of 1 member to the Unsafe Structures Board.
9.3 Vice Mayor Grace continued her appointment to the Downtown Redevelopment Board.
1 l.3Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Jones asked City Manager Flatley to check into the status on a vita track at Byrd Park
and whether the City has been impacted by recent changes to small ciry grants by the Depanment of
Community Affairs Dept.
Mike Smith, Personnel Director, advised that engineering work was just completed by Berry & Calvin
to combine the cemetery extension in with the park improvements at Byrd Park along with a parking
lot. Mr. Smith explained that CDBG is consolidating some grants at the federal level and that Dania
was not impacted by the recent grant changes because Dania pursues lJrban County CDBG funds.
Byrd Park improvements have been approved for CDBG funds and Dania is next on the list for street
improvements for Phippen and Ely Boulevards when funds become available.
Commissioner Jones mentioned that he is gettinB calls from residents who are receiving their utility
bills late and then being charged a late fee. He asked City Manager Flatley to check into the problem
with the post office. Commissioner Jones clarified that he is not involved with directing staff members
on the operations of the Utility Depanment and that anyone who hears this type of information
should come to him directly.
Commissioner Jones commented on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Breakfast program
events that took place at Collins Elementary and mentioned that a commission baseball game followed.
11.4Vice-Mayor Grace
Vice Mayor Grace commented on the even$ that are sponsored by the Dania Activity Committee and
expressed appreciation to those individuals who help to make these events so successful. She also
expressed appreciation to staff members and individuals who q/ere involved in the Manin Luther King,
Jr. events and the Commission/Management baseball game that took place with the RedBirds.
Vice Mayor Grace encouraged the public to attend the Broward County Human Rights Board open
forum town meeting on February 8, 1995, at 7;00 p.m. at the Broward County South Regional
Library,73OO Pines Boulevard. She mentioned that Candidates' Night is also being held at City Hall
on rhe same night and asked that discussion with BSO be included in the next workshop meeting.
Vice Mayor Grace wasn't pleased with the way candidates attacked the present Commission on airport
and senior citizen issues without factual information. Vice Mayor Grace reminded the public that
there are two senior citizen groups in the City and that numerous events are planned with these
organizations. Vice Mayor Grace clarified that the Commission and citizens were united in the fight
against the airport at the County Commission meeting when the expansion was approved and that she
is always interested in what is best for the City.
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Mayor Mikes mentioned that Mr. Bryant was an outstanding speaker at the recent Manin Luther King,
Jr. event and that aftendance was much better this year.
City Manager Flatley reported that progress is being made with joint efforts from the Broward Counry
Cities who are opposing recent County Commission actions to change the EMS in Broward County.
Mayor Mikes felt that the action by the cities to hire a special counsel and lobbyist was instrumental in
the present negotiations with the County.
Mayor Mikes stated that eight candidates are running in the upcoming elections and encouraged
citizens to vote. Jay Field, C.A.R.E., explained that six of the seven civic associations in the City are
involved with the upcoming Candidates' Night that will be aired onJones Intercable on February 8,
1995, ar7:10 p.m. at City Hall.
Vice Mayor Grace asked Ciry Manager Flatley to look into the possibility that some hedges may need
replacement along NW' First Street.
Thas regular meotinEl was adioumed.
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11.5Mavor Mikes
Mayor Mikes asked City Manager Flatley to send a letter on some of the funding requests to
Congressman Shaw even if changes need to be made later. Mr. Flatley advised that staff is working on
the list. Mayor Mikes was glad to hear that the County is looking at the traffic problem near SE 5th
Avenue/Sheridan Street and Dania Beach Boulevard.
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