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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-09-27 Regular City Commission Meeting MinuteslNvocAiloN BY WANDA MULLIKIN, CITY CLERK PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEilBER 21,1994 Bob Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde AIbert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Wanda Mullikin PRESENTATIONS Chief Frey, BSO, presented a picture of Frank Adler, City Attorney, cooking food at the recent "Night Out On Crime" held at Griffin Park. PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Jones asked that items 1.3, 1.6, 1.7 and 1.10 be pulled from the Consenr Agenda. 1. CONSENTAGENDA A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 1..3,1..6, 1.7 and 1.10. LREGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,4994 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 1.3 Mike Smith, Personnel Director, presented the grant agreement with Broward County for $75,000 worth of improvements to Chester Byrd Park. Mr. Smith advised that the park has been enlarged by a transfer of propeny from the County and that the elements of the program are to install a fitness trail, jogging path, fencing and iandscaping. He mentioned that Tot Equipment would be purchased if there are any funds left over. Mr. Smith anticipated funds to be available some time in mid-October to starr rhe project for completion in September 1995. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to adopt the resolution approving the agreement between Broward County and City of Dania for Chester Byrd Park improvements. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 7.6 Commissioner Jones clarified that all residential swale areas, including vacant lots, are included for pickup in the Southern Sanitation Agreement. \Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk, advised that all changes from the workshop meeting have been included in the agreement and that the contract is for one year. Mr. Ellsworth Mink, Assistant General Manager for Southern Sanitation, explained to Commissioner Jones that commodes are included in the bulk pick up ponion of the agreement and that white goods are stoves, refrigerators and any type of electrical appliance. Mr. Ellswonh stated that residents will have to pay a fee for special pick up items that are not listed in the contract and that are picked up on non-scheduled days. '\tr7anda Mullikin, City Clerk, advised the public that the City has an agreement with Broward County for hazardous waste and that residents can call Ciry Hall for information on how to dispose of these items. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution approving the agreement with City of Dania and Southern Sanitation for the furnishing of bulk trash pick up and chipper service. 2REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, a994 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Jones suggested the idea of monitoring private vendors by following them on their route to see how well they are doing. City Manager Flatley advised that the City's Public Works crew had to follow up in rhe east side to pickup what was left by the vendor and that the new Southern Sanitation Contract covers unlimited pick up. Mayor Mikes mentioned that the City is required to send sewerage and trash to regional plants and that the City has no recourse but to pay the rate increases that are imposed. City Manager Flatley advised that the tipping fee for rhe Reuter Plant is $63.00 per ton effecive October 1,1994, and that the four cities who use the planr are Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, Dania and Pompano Beach. He advised that Dania has saved with the Reuter Recycling Plant because the County incinerator charge increased to $75.00 per ton. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution settinB charges for the fiscal year 1994-95 for collection and disposal of trash and waste. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 1.10 Marie Jabalee, Finance Director, reported that the Commission gave direction at the budget workshop to use $200,000 from prior years surplus to reduce sewer rates. She explained that the resolution covers a base fee of $7.06 on 8,000 gallons per month and a reduction from $3.31 to $2.05 per 1,000 gallons. 3REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27t L994 7.7 Marie Jabalee, Finance Director, advised that the sanitation rates for the east side are increasing from $18.90 to $19.90 and that the increase covers increases from Reurer Recycling and Southern Sanitation and administrative costs. She stated that the Griffin Road charges were addressed in item 1.8 that passed under the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Jones mentioned that garbage is being left when bags break and that the private vendors should be made responsible for picking up all trash since residents xe paying a fee for the service. Mayor Mikes mentioned the need for residents to purchase garbage cans as this can cause a health hazard and that landlords should have to provide bags and cans for renters. Commissioner Bertino mentioned that dogs running lose are also a problem when they tear up the garbage bags and Vice Mayor Grace suggested to have Code Enforcement address the dog problem. commissioner Jones stated that sewer rates were reduced intheg3/94 fiscal year by 7o/o and that the 94/95 fiscd year will show a 2Oolo reduction. He asked that material be made available to the public explaining how the City calculates water and sewer bilis. Commissioner Hyde explained to the public that an average bill last year was $33.60 and will now be $23.47 for a $ 10.13 savings. Commissioner Benino explained that sewers in the southeast section were installed in muck soil which eventually caused holes in the system. The leaks added more ground water to the City's amount of sewerage needing treatment at the Hollywood Plant which increased cost to the City. Mayor Mikes mentioned that the City of Holl1'wood raised their rate strucrure so high for sewer infiltration that it forced the City to take action to repair leaks in the sewer system. City Manager Flatley advised that the cities rates to Hollywood increased from $.75 to $1.40 per thousand gallons in the past five years and that repairs to rhe sewer lines have saved the City over a million gallons wonh of flow each year. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution setting monthly charges for sewer services. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 1.15 \(AS ADDED TO THE AGENDA I'NDER ITEM 4.4 1.15 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones ro adopt the resolution approving that certain Separation Agreement between the City of Dania and Clifford M. Taylor. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - no Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 1.15 \7AS ADDED TO THE AGENDA UNDER ITEM 4.4 1.16 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution approving that certain Separation ABreement between the City of Dania and Timothy G. Tapp. City Attorney Adler explained that Tim Tapp was not appointed as a Department Head, even though he headed the Recreation Depanment, because the Chaner does not provide for a 4REGULAR MEET!NG SEPTEMBER 27,L994 Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Recreation Director. Commissioner Hyde stated that in the future when people are hired to work as Depanment Heads that they be appointed as a Depanmenr Head in accordance with the Chaner so that they v/ork at the discretion of the Commission. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Benino - no Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - no Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO ITEM 4.4 AFTER ADOPTION OF ITEM 1.15 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 Mayor Mikes read the proclamation in its entirety declaring November 4, 1994, "The City of Dania's 9Oth Binhday." Vill Allen, Growth Management Director, presented information on proclamations received from cities acknowledging the birthday event. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4.1 Kevin Guthard, Sheridan 300, Inc., presented information on the updated site plan and variance requests for parking and density for the project located on Sheridan Street and SE 5 Avenue. Mr. Guthard advised that changes were made to the final drainage plan and that density was addressed by changing from six 3 story buildings to three 4 story buildings (144 units) which increased open space to 47o/o. He stated that the Engineering Plans provide a stub for a future gray'water plan and that additional iandscaping included 16 palm trees in the front. Mr. Guthard stated that the City will gain 5350,000 in impact and building permit fees with this project. \7i11 Allen, Growh Management Director, explained that the current site plan provides for 265 parking spaces compared to the required 317. The Dania Land Use Designation on the site is residential for 49 units per acre and the Broward County Land Use Designation is 50 units per acre. Mr. Allen advised that the plat for the site was approved in 1985 for 17 story 243 :unit ACLF and that the final engineering plan includes drainage calculations for a ten year and 100 year storm event. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Hugo Renda was advised that the site will h*e 744 rental units for the 265 parking spaces. 5REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,1994 3. BIDS - none I{earing no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 4.1A A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve y A-24-94 for 260 parking spaces (317 required) with the condition that it is subject to the site plan presented this evening. The motion passed on the following roll call vote' Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4.1B Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on 4.1B. Hearing no comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to approve y A-24-94 for density requirements with the condition that it is subject to the site plan presented this evening. 6.1\TAS HEARD AT THIS TIME 4.2 Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on the ordinance adopting the 1994 Broward Edition of the South Florida Building Code. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the ordinance on second reading amending Section 8-1 of Anicle 1, Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances to adopt rhe 1994 Broward Edition of the South Florida Building Code. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 4.3 City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety approving the millage rate for rhe 94/95 fiscal year. City Manager Flatley advised that the Ciry's millage rate has remained at 5.98 and presented a chart showing millage rate comparison with other coastal cities. Mr. Flatley presented the following points of interest in the budget: 6REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,1994 Peggy Breeschoten complimented Sheridan 300, Inc. on rheir efforts to build quality projects and her personal feelings that an apanment complex would be better for the site compared ro a commercial establishment. o Over 5Oo/o of the City's cost is for public safety. The General Fund Budget is $300,000 less than last years budgeto Public \0'orks and Utility Departments have been reorganized under Bud Palm, Utility Director. 'Fire services have been expanded in the west requiring 10 additional new firefighters and a Fire Truck. The budget covers the leasing of a new beach cleaning machine. The budget covers the purchase of a Vac-Con Sewer Cleaning Truck to clean storm drains and sewer laterals. City of Dania employees will be receiving a 6.41o COLA effective October 1., 1994 and all vacant full-time positions are lrozen. The budget covers a 3.5olo increase in the BSO Contract Mr. Flatley explained that the budget is lean and that the City is under staffed compared to other municipalities. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on the millage rate resolution. Alex Buchsbaum commended the Commission for being generous in public safety for residents. S. Charles Garafello asked for an explanation on how the City was over charged $290,000 from Hollywood. Marie Jabalee, Finance Director, explained that rxtes are estimated and that the over charge was adjusted when the actual costs were known. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Commissioner Benino clarified for the public that the assessed value on propeny is determined by the office of \(illiam Markam, Broward County Property Appraiser, and not the City o{ Dania. Mayor Mikes mentioned that Dania receives aborst 2ao/" of a residents tax bill and that Broward County, School Board and other taxing bodies increase their percentages each year. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution required by the Charter and Seoion 200.065, Florida Statutes, approving the millage rate necessary to be levied {or the fiscal year 1994-95. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - no Mayor Mikes - yes 7REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,1994 4.4 City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety for the adoption of the Annual Budget for the fiscal year 7994-95. City Manager Flatley restated that this year's budget is over $300,000 less than last year's budget in spite of a 3.5olo inflation rate last year. He advised the Commission that two resignations have been received from Tim Tapp, Recreation Director and Cliff Taylor, PubliclVorks Coordinator. City Attorney Adler recommended the Commission adopt the two resolutions for the resignations and advised that the City's labor attorneys concur. Mr. Adler advised that Mr. Tapp was hired as Recreation Director but was never made a department head in accordance with the Chaner and that the resolutions cover salaries for these two employees through December 37, 7994, at a cost ol $24,407 .20. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to add item 1.15 - Resolution for Cliff Taylor and item 1.16 - Resolution for Tim Tapp to the agenda for action. The motion passed unanimously. SEE ITEM 1.15 AND 1.16 AT THIS TIME After items 1.15 and 1.16 were heard, the Mayor opened the public hearing on adoption of the Annual Budget. Honey Maloy expressed her opinion that the Commission allows Lou Gusdorff to control the City with his negative comments and that he causes trouble continuously for City Departments, the Police and Fire, the Post Office and beach. Ms. Maloy expressed her sorrow that Tim Tapp has been lost as the Recreation Director since he has done a good job for the City. Sherry Dufly agreed with the commerts made by Mrs. Maloy and stated that Tim Tapp did not want this resignation and that it was forced on him. Ms. Duffy read the following accomplishments made by Mr. Tapp while employed with the City: o Mr. Tapp formed the single department to include newly acquired Griffin Park; r Mr. Tapp reorganized the department to create parks crews which has revolutionized park maintenance in Dania;. Mr. Tapp expanded programs to include RBI Baseball, Dania Track, tripled after school attendance at Frost Park, revenue programs at I.T. Parker, staned Senior Citizens at Modello Park, the Spring Concert series and special events at the beach and others; . Mr. Tapp brought in professional recreation staff to centers that raised the quality and quantity of neighborhood programs;. Mr. Tapp brought in over $200,000 in grants which is more grant money than anyone has accomplished for the City of Dania in 25 years;. Mr. Tapp established Capital Improvement Programs;. Mr. Tapp acquired Tigertail Park and expanded the size of Byrd Park; 8REGULAR MEEIING SEPTEMBER 27, L994 . Mr. Tapp managed many constnrction projects; the Pier, Beach Bathrooms and First Aid Station, Modello Park renovations, LT. Parker Dock, Mullikin Park renovarions, resurfacing projeccs, park lighting, and playground equipment for all parks;. Mr. Tapp started five different citizen advisory boards;. Mr. Tapp operated the Public $0'orks Department for eight months;. Mr. Tapp initiated the NPDS garbage contract and the hauler's license; Mrs. Duffy stated that it is a sad day for the citizens and the Recreation Department that a man like Mr. Tapp has been forced to leave. She stressed her concern about what will happen with the established programs in the future that were provided for the children in Dania. Patti Fuccile informed the public that she wrote a letter to the Commission relating to Mr. Tapp's resignation and felt that the citizens are due an explanation as to why Mr. Tapp has resigned. Mrs. Fuccile thought it was sad that one person has been allowed to rule the City by patronizing City Commissioners. Mrs. Fuccile advised that Tim Tapp did a wonderful .job and should be allowed to stay. She felt that Lou Gusdorff shouid be removed from all boards and banned from all Commission meetinBs. Bob Adams felt that the Commission may want to look at giving the authority to the City Manager to hire and terminate Department Heads and to remove politics, newspaper articles or advisory board members from the process. Vice Mayor Grace stated that City Manager Flatley needs a Contract in order to give him that authority. Hearing no funher comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution required by the Chaner and Section 200.065, Florida Statutes, for the final approval and adoption of the Annual Budget for the fiscal year 1994-95. City Manager Flatley advised that Parks & Recreation will be under Mike Smith, Personnel Director, field maintenance will be under Bud Palm, Utilities Director and grants would go to Dan Oyler, City Planner. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4.5 City Manager Flatley advised that sewer rates have been reduced and should continue to go down for the next five years based on the I Ec I Program that is repairing leaks in the sewer system. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. 9REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27tA9g4 S. Charles Garafello questioned the graph in the newspaper showing that utility costs .jumped from $1.35 in 1985 to $2.55 in 1994/95. City Manager Flatley explained that the City pumps over 2 million gallons of water out of the water plant and that over 3 million gallons was being processed through the Hollywood Plant. He advised that the gallonage has decreased by 1 million based on the repairs to the sewer system. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt the resolution adopting the Annual Sewer Fund Budget and making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October l, 1994, and ending September 30, 1995, for the maintenance and carrying on of the Sewer Department of the City of Dania. Commissioner Hyde expressed his appreciation to Bud Palm, Utilities Director, for his action in repairing the sewer system that has reduced costs for the public. 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 4.6 City Manager Flatley advised that there are no changes in the rates for the'W'ater Fund and Finance Director Jabalee stated that this year's Sflater Fund budget is $90,OOO less than last year's budget. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing Peggy Breeschoten congratulated the Commission and City Staff for their efforts in the budget Process. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing A motion was made by Commissioner Benino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the resolution adopting the Annual Water Fund Budget and making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October 7, 1994, and ending September 3a,7995, for the maintenance and carrying on of the Water Depanment of the City of Dania. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes ITEM 8.1 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4.6 Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes REGULAR MEETING 10 SEPTEMBER 27,t994 Hearing no funher comments, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS.NONE 6. SITE PLANS ITEM 6.1 \TAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4.1 6.7 \7ill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the site plan for Sheridan 300 Inc. is for 144 multi-family units including a Recreation Building and Pool. Mr. Allen advised that the site plan is dated August 29,1994, with Cad File # 1239-Ol and that it does include a landscape plan that exceeds Dania's Code. He mentioned that Sheridan 3OO, lnc. will have to meet all plat requirements for the access into the development. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve SP-25-94 d*ed 8/29/94 as requested by Sheridan 3OO, Inc. for property located on Sheridan Street 1381' west of SE 5 Avenue. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: ITEM 4.2 \TAS HEARD AFTER 6.1 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 \7AS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4.6 8.1 City Manager Flatley explained that research has shown that the County is not properly complying with the Development of Regional Impact requirements and that they are suppose to file an application for a Substantial Deviation Development of Regional Impact. Ed Curtis, Esq. stated that the City's strongest position is in the DRI process and recommended to send a letter to Broward County regarding the DRI application. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Benino to send a letter under the Mayor's signature to Broward County regarding the need to file a Development o{ Regional Impact Substantial Deviation application for the Airport south runway exPansron. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27t 4994 7. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS. NONE 11 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 8.2 Jay Field, Chairperson of the Airpon Advisory Board, mentioned that the Board has questioned vrhether the City has sent letters to the FAA and other peninent government agencies stating Dania's opposition to the runway expansion. Mayor Mikes stated that FAA has already been notified and that a detailed legal letter is going out as discussed in item 8.1 from Attorney Curtis' office. Mayor Mikes advised that the County has to apply for environmental permits with the State before the City can take any action. Chairperson Field reponed that a resident on S\fl 35 Avenue advised the board that her assessed propeny value decreased by $6,000 and that this resident was told the following reasons from the Propeny Appraiser's Office: . Her property lies in the approach ofthe runway; . Her property lies in a glidepath;e A representative in the Propeny Appraiser's Office thought Dania residents would be happy with the tax break since they have complained so much;c ln 7993 there were only three sales and they all sold below assessed value. Mayor Mikes mentioned that the viability on the resale market is most important for the impacted areas and that the County has not wanted to ensure this for residents through a purchase assurance program. He mentioned that they do not want to deal with people problems and that is why the City has to pursue the DRI process. Mayor Mikes stressed the need to obtain elected single member districting for representative government at the County level. Commissioner Benino mentioned that property values in the impacted areas would probably be 50% less at this point if the City wxn't pursuing litigation against the airport expansion. 8.3 City Manager Flatley mentioned that Holl)'wood and Fort Lauderdale are planning to file annexation bills in this legislative session. He recommended that Dania file an annexation bill covering those propenies that were listed in the Interlocal Agreement last year. REGULAR MEETING t2 SEPTEMBER 27tL994 Mayor Mikes advised that Dania spent money last year to have professional appraisals done through neighborhoods affected by this expansion so that this data would be available for court room purposes or agency purposes before the impact staned. City Manager Flatley advised that the City is currently researching County records on the effect of property values lying in the glidepath. Funher comments related to the need for the resident on 35th Avenue to obtain written documentation from \ililliam Markam's Office on why her property was devalued. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones directed City Manager Flatley to submit an annexation bill to the legislature by the October 19 deadline. The motion passed unanimously. 8.4 \(i11 Allen, Growth Management Director, presented the delegation request to change the plat note for NISA plat and explained that the City is being asked to supply a Letter of No Objection. The current note on the plat restricts the use of this property to a 310 room hotel and the request is for 27,608 square feet for General Commercial that will be distributed equally between parcels A and B. Mr. Allen advised that this is a move to put some car rental agencies around the airpon on municipal property instead of airport property and that this property is not in the Airport Clear Zote. 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 8.5 \7i11 Allen, Growth Management Director, updated the Commission on proclamations that have been sent out, efforts to invite dignitaries and fund raising efforts for the Dania 90th Birthday Celebration. He mentioned the need to discuss reduction in concession rates and legal contrao procedures to be used for the event and it was agreed to include this to the next workshop meeting. 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.7 Commissioner Bertino continued his appointment to the Airpon Advisory Board to the next regular meeting. 9.2 The Commission continued the appointment to the Unsafe Structures Board to the next regular meeting. 9.3 Vice Mayor Grace continued her appointment to the Downtown Redevelopment Agency to the next regular meeting. 9.4 Vice Mayor Grace appointed Lorraine Gaskin to the Parks & Recreation Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the appointment of Lorraine Gaskin to the Parks & Recreation Board. The motion passed unanimously. REGULAR MEETING 13 SEPTEMBER 27t1994 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve the request for a Letter of No Objection to change the plat note for NISA plat. 9.5 Vice Mayor Grace appointed Roslyn Curry to the Human Relations Board. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to appoint Roslyn Curry to the Human Relations Board. The motion passed unanimously. CITY MANAGER 10.1 City Manager Flatley explained that a \i0orkshop Meeting is scheduled for October 4, 1994, Q3A p.m.) to discuss the Pier Restaurant project with David Heath of Anhur Anderson & Company and that plans for the City's 9fth Binhday Celebration will be added to the agenda. 1.A.2 City Manager Flatley advised that the Dania Trolley is scheduled to begin on Saturday, October 1, 1994. CITY ATTORNEY - no comments 11.1 Commissioner Bertino Commissioner Bertino reponed that DOT cleaned out all of the sewer basins on Federal Highway and Dania Beach Boulevard from Sheridan Street. His next plans are to Bet DOT to nrn some pipes straight from Federal Highway all the way down to 5th Avenue and to get the City's Sewer Truck operating to help the City's drainage problem. Commissioner Benino suggested to check with the School Board on their intent for the Old Olsen School building to see if there are any impact fees due the City. 11.2 Commissioner Hyde Commissioner Hyde commented on the positive business response that has been accomplished with the Trolley project. Commissioner Hyde stated that the City's Rescue Transpon Fees are being used to cover the cost of ten new firefighters for rescue services in the Griffin area. 11.3 Commissioner Jones Commissioner Jones commended the Commission and Staff for their effons on the budget and presented condolences to the Grace family with the passing of Peter Grace. SEPTEMBER 27t L994 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11. COMMISSION COMMENTS REGULAR MEETING t4 Commissioner Jones advised City Manager Flatley that lights are out along Federal Highway from SV 5th to Dania Beach Boulevard. Mr. Flatley reported that FPL is working on repairing a .junction box. Commissioner Jones requested staff to handle the drainage problem on NW 7th Avenue near the Trinity Baptist Church and on SW 22 Avert:ue. He mentioned that the Blackmon property continues to be an eyesore and that Code Enforcement needs to check into the problem. 1 1.4 Vice Mavor Grace Vice Mayor Grace advised that she would not be able to attend the October 4 ri(orkshop, the Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting on October 10 or possibly the first Commission Meeting in October. She advised that the Cultural Affairs Committee is planning a kickoff dinner at the I.T. Parker Community Center for the 90th Binhday Celebration. Funher comments related to her desire to replace Tom Sette and Jean Cook on the Cultural Affairs Committee for non-attendance. Vice Mayor Grace expressed her appreciation to those individuals who have supponed the Grace Family over the weekend and mentioned that the family has a lot of history in Dania. Vice Mayor Grace expressed her opinion that the millage rate should have been increased to provide necessary capital improvements in the City. She updated the public on the progress of the concession stand at Modello Park. Further comments related to drainage problems on 7th and 1fth Court and drug problems on lst Street at the McCutcheon Apartments. Vice Mayor Grace presented a letter from the Antique District Association to the Department of Transportation asking that signs be installed at I 95 and US 1 to state that Dania is the Antique District. 11.5 Mavor Mikes Mayor Mikes thanked the public for their support on the budget and commented on the City's efforts to revitalize the Marina Mile District. Mayor Mikes mentioned that the Commission needs to continue to have authority over Depanment Heads based on the need to make changes and reorganizc departments during budget review. This regular meetinB adjourned. rz..- sslonel REGULAR MEEflNG 15 SEPTEMBER 27t 4994 City Clork-Auditor