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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-09 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesTIINUTES DANIA ClrY GOMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1994 INVOCATION BY REVEREND WILLIAM POND OF DANIA HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: Bob Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Wanda Mullikin PRESENTATIONS BSO Deputy of the Month Rick Frey, BSO Chief o{ District II presented the Deputy of the Month Award for the month of July to Deputy Bill McGraw for his outstanding action relating to a sexual battery in progress on J'iy 22nd in the area along Griffin Road' Chief Frey thanked all those members of the community that participated in the "Night Out Against Crime." Chief Frey announced that on August 18th the Human Relations Board will meet and the Sheriff's staff will be there to make a presentation on the overall Sheriff's budget for the entire county. He invited all the citizens to attend to see exactly what the Sheriff has in store for Broward County for next year. 1REGULAR MEE"TING AUGUST 9, 1994 City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: Fire Administration Report Fire Chief Tom Grammer stated that he felt that the "Night Out Against Crime" went very well and that the Fire Department participated in the event. Chief Grammer reported that the responses for the month of July were: Fire Engine Responses - 120, $66,000 in fire loss, no injuries, training hours were 206. Rescue responses were - BLS-140, Advance Life Support-95, and other-37. They transported 138 people. He stated that besides participating in "Night Out Against Crime" the Fire Department parricipared at Olsen Middle School on Friday, August 5th with a training demonstration that did a MEGA code and showed the students how those type things are handled and on that same afternoon they participated in an event the Recreation Department was holding at Patrick Meli Park. 2REGULAR MEEIING AUGUST 9, 1994 He informed the commission that in October, 1994 the state EMS conference will be held at the Airport Hilton Hotel with the City of Dania being the host city. He stated that at one of the breakfasts or lunches they would like to have representation from the city, which would normally be the Mayor, to present a welcome to the city. He in{ormed the commission that nexr year in August the Florida State Fire Chiefs conference will he held in Ft. Lauderdale and that they will be working county wide on presenting that. Chamber of Commerce Report Laura Piccolo, representing the Chamber of Commerce, reponed that year to date the Chamber has enlisted 68 new members, and that the Chamber is presently working with the Graves Museum, local businesses and downtown merchants to start a trolley in Dania which will be on a one day a week basis - Saturday 9:OO a.m' to 5:00 p.m' and will be sponsored by the businesses aiong the route. Once it is established, it will be funded by local advenising' She informed the commission that the lWater Taxi will be stopping in Dania in September, 1994. Another activity they are currently involved in is working with the Business in Broward mrgazine which will be featuring the City of Dania in their Ooober, 1994 edition in conjunction with the 90th birthday celebration. She informed the commission of upcoming functions consisting of the August business card exchange meeting to be held at Docker's restaurant on August 25th at 5:30 p.m. and the September breakfast, sponsored by Memorial Hospital to be held on September 8th at 8:OO a.m. at the Airpon Hilton Hotel. Commissioner Hyde clarified that the lWater Taxi would be stopping in Dania for the tour only at this time but that they are working on establishing a regular stop here in the future. At this time City Manager called Lou Ann Cunningham, Administrative Aide in the Growth Management Department, forward to present a check in the amount of $22,579.37 which represented the final payment from the State of Florida for hurricane damage incurred by Hurricane Andrew. Mayor Mikes complimented the City Manager's staff for doing an outstanding job on handling the reporting to FEMA which resulted in the City being reimbursed lOOo/o of cost due to the hurricane. 1. CONSENTAGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to approve the Consent Agenda except for items 7.6, 7.7 $d 1.70. 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 Item 1.6 Commissioner Jones stated that he asked that this item be pulled in order to get a determination from Tim Tapp, Recreation Director, as to exactly what the paving of the tennis court at Meli Park consisted of and who would be doing the work. Tim Tapp stated that the paving consists of recreating a new base which would be outside of the fence net posts for easier maintenance. This would be an overlay of new asphalt completely around the perimeter of the court, standard California specs. to be followed for patching the coun, 3 filler coats , a color coat, new tennis posts and cranks and complete color coat and stripping. Mr. Tapp stated that this would be a complete overhaul of the court. He stated that there was also a small section of the fence that would be repaired and the entry gate was going to be replaced. He also stated that the only difference in the bids for the project was in price. Mayor Mikes expressed his concern in having all the tennis courts that need to be resurfaced done at one time. He felt that the city could probably get a better bid if they bid them all at one time. Mr. Tapp explained that there was no funding for the other tennis courts at this time and that his request for the funds in the proposed 1994/95 budget had been denied. Vice Mayor Grace felt that all the tennis couns needed to be repaired and that we need to find the money somehow to do them all. Commissioner Bertino stated that he had asked for a comprehensive plan dealing with the maintenance, upkeep and regeneration of the parks and that we were going to need some money and that the city may have to borrow the funds but that the plan just never got anywhere. He agreed that the paving needed to be done along with other recreational needs and felt that the city should take a look at the possibility of getting some type of funding which could be paid over a number of years. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace , seconded by Commissioner Bertino to continue this item until the August 16th workshop so that the commission can discuss some type of funding. 3REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1994 commissioner Hyde commented on the number of times that the capital improvement parks program has been discussed at a workshop and never had anything come of it. He questioned the commission as to whether this would happen again if it was workshopped. 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 1.7 A Resolution accepting the bid by Florida Blacktop Inc., in the amounr of $130,295 for N\fl 5th Avenue improvements. Commissioner Jones asked to have this item pulled from the consent agenda so that staff could bring the commission up to date on the pro)ect. Mike Smith, Personnel Director, explained that this y/as rhe city's nineteenth year community development block grant project for the resurfacing, sidewalk repair and replacement and landscaping along Nonhwest Fifth Avenue from Old Griffin Rd. sourh to Southwest First Street. The amount available in the construction fund is $135,000 for the project and the bids came in slightly under that. Mr. Smith informed the commission that the project should take less than 90 days to complete. Vice Mayor Grace stated that if there was any money left she would like it to be used to address the old street lamps that she previously spoke to Mr. Smith about. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve the adoption of the resolution. 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 1.10 An ordinance amending the code to provide that applications for variances for property located within the officially designated community development block grant redevelopment target a,rea be heard directly by the City Commission. Commissioner Jones commented on the advantages of the adoption of this ordinance which will cut down on the time involved in the variance process. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion passed on the following roll: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1994 PROCLAMATIONS - none BIDS - none PUBLIC HEARINGS - 4.7 Mayor Mikes stated that he had requested this ordinance which changes the boat speed on the Dania Cut-off Canal, back to idle speed due to safety and numerous complaints received, particularly in the area between the U.S. 1 Bridge and the New Griffin Road Bridge. He stated that he felt this ordinance restores the speed to the historical designation that the city had in that area, which was idle speed, making it easier for a judge and the law enforcement officers to handle and that it maintains the property value of the taxpayers living in the area. Commissioner Hyde expressed his disappointment in the fao that the city had to resort to this ordinance because of the behavior of some people using the waterway and the lack of enforcement. He stated that he was working very hard with Dan Oyler and the County to get real enforcement on that waterway hopefully by next year. Commissioner Bertino felt that there was a need for this ordinance, but without enforcement it makes no sense. He suggested that the city meet with BSO and request them to get rheir enforcement boats down there. Commissioner Hyde stated that he hopes to secure a grant through Florida Boating Improve- ment which has money available and that the City of Dania has been invited to submit a grant request for an officer that will be dedicated to the City of Dania. Vice Mayor Grace stated that she felt this ordinance was necessary in order to provide safety for the citizens in that area. Chief Rick Frey, Commander of B.S.O. District II, stated that he would make a phone call to try to provide some enforcement in the area and that he would get back to the commission as to what he finds out. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Beulah Lair expressed her concern with the boat repair place on Bryan Road trial running the boats they repair at a very fast speed. She also stated that people are running jet skis in that area and she {elt that someone was going to get hurt on them. There being no one else to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the item to the commission for action. 5REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1994 2. 3. 4. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Berrino to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading. 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 4.2 The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance amending the General Employees' Pension Plan regarding the mandatory retirement age for employees covered under the plan. This amendment deletes the section of the ordinance that provides that an employee must retire at age 70. This amendment is necessary because the original ordinance violates the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 and Section 112.044 of the Florida Statutes. Mayor Mikes opened the Public Hearing. No one came forward to speak and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing and returned the item to the commission for action. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading. 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 4.3 The City Attorney explained that the ordinance providing for annual fire inspection fees and the billing and collection of same had been changed since the one passed on first reading. He stated that Section 1, paragraph3 and Section 2, Sec. 1146.2 of the ordinance had been changed to reflect that the fees will be payable at the time the inspections are made instead of at the time they pay for their occupxtional license. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones to amend the motion as stated by the City Attorney. The motion to amend passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino- yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Mayor Mikes - yes REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 19946 Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak and the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the item back to the commission for action. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adopt the ordinance as amended on second and final reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 5 6 7 CITIZENS' GOMMENTS - none SITE PLANS - none EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 7.1 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Benino, to approve the invoice in the amount of $27 6.89 from Baily Hunt relating to the airpon. Motion passed on the following roil call vote: Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - no Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 7 .2 A motion was made by Commissioner Benino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde, that the invoice in the amount of $362.00 from Bass Reporcing Service be paid. The City Manager stated to the commission that the reason this was on the agenda was that the commission had requested that all invoices relating to the airpon be agended. He also explained that this was the bill for the Coun Reporter service that is required at the private executive airport meetinBs. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 7REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 1994 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 The city manager presented a letter from the Post Office asking the city if they want to change the addresses in the Griffin Road area from Ft. Lauderdale to Dania. After discussion, the Mayor asked for a vote from the commission to have the addresses changed to Dania. The vote was 4 to 1 in favor with Commissioner Hyde voting no. The City Manager was directed to respond to the letter from the Post Office to include the stipulation that the zip code in that area will not change. 8.2 A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to grant the request by St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church to waive plan review and permit fees only, for the parsonage. The motion passed unanimously. 8.3 Jay Field, Chairman of the Airpon Advisory Committee, presented a recommendation from the Airport Advisory Committee to the commission that the annual audit also look at and include the iegal fees charged by the airport special attorneys. It was expiained to Mr. Field that all funds expended by the city are automatically a part ofthe audit. 8.4 Commissioner Hyde stated to the commission that he attended a workshop conducted by Florida Power and Light and they had recommended that an Employee Resource Conservation Committee made up of one member of every depanment in the city (not a management person) be established to meet on a monthly basis and find out 'ways that people who actually work for the city can help save money by conserving elecricity and passing the recommendations on to the city manager. He informed the commission that Florida Power and Light will be conducting a compliment ary enerry audit for the City this week and suggested that the committee consider the recommendations contained in the audit. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to establish the committee. Motion passed unanimously. 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.1 Commissioner Jones appointed Lucy Williams to the Airport Advisory Board. Commissioner Bertino continued his appointments to the next meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to approve the appointment of Lucy $Tilliams. The motion passed unanimously. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 9, 19948 9.2 Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Dania Housing Authority to rhe nexr meering. 9,3 The appointment to the Unsafe Structures Board was continued to the next meeting 9.4 Commissioner Jones appointed lVilbur Fernander, Jr. to the Downtown Redevelopment Agency and the Dania Economic Development Committee. A motion was made by Commissioner Benino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde, to approve the appointment of \Vilbur Fernander, Jr.. The Motion passed unanimously. 10. ADMINISTRATNEREPORTS CITYMANAGER 10.1 Vice Mayor Grace reminded the citizens of the gospel play "Daddy Please Don't Leave" to be presented at Attucks Middle School, 3500 N.22nd Avenue, Holll'wood, Fl, Friday, August 12th at 8:00 p.m. City Manager Flatley informed the commission that the city will be holding a publicly noticed auction on August 2Oth between the hours of 9:OO a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the public works compound. Interested parties can inspect the items one hour prior to the auction. He announced that the next workshop will be August 16th to discuss small park capital items, tennis courts, personnel upgrades, pier restaurant proposal, and building permit fee revisions. CIfiATTORNEY No comments. 11.1 CommissionerBertino Commissioner Bertino announced that he had been on vacation and was sorry that he missed the "Night Out Against Crime" and the meeting of the Southwest Homeowners' Association. 11,.2 CommissionerHyde Commissioner Hyde reminded the citizens that the Graves Museum is going to be having a series of children's workshops coming up beginning later this month. 9REGULAR MEETING IL. COMMISSIONCOMMENTS AUGUST 9, 1994 11.3 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones announced that he would be out of town and would not be able to attend the play "Daddy Please Don't Leave" but that he would purchase a ticket for one young person to use. He informed the commission that he was in Cleveland, Ohio a couple of weeks ago and had the opportunity to attend his fraternity's national conclave and while he was there he met the Mayor of Cleveland, Michael \(illiams. He also had the opportunity to visit the public works and sewer departments. He stated that he had obtained some information on water conservation and storage system that he will share with the commission. He commented on the success of the "Night Out Against Crime". He requested that the City Manager give an update on the 14th Street boat dock progress. The City Manager stated that this project was going to be done in house. 11.4 Vice Mayor Grace Vice Mayor Grace announced that on September 6th, Patrick Meli Park is going to have candidates' night and is inviting all citizens to attend. She encouraged all citizens to attend the gospel play, "Daddy Please Don't Leave". 17.5 Mavor Mikes Mayor Mikes commented on the success of "The Night Out Against Crime". He commented on the success of the meeting of the Southwest Neighborhood Association and how he felt it was great to see this association getting involved in the betterment of their whole neighborhood. He commented on the success of the Graves Museum since they have come into the city. He commented on how great the new landscaping at the I.T. Parker Center looked. He requested some kind of memorandum activity repon from depanment heads . He suggested that this be discussed at a workshop. fhis regular meetinEl adiourned. REGULAR MEETING .10 She informed the commission that she attended the Manin Luther King Commission convention seminar in Greenelefe. Broward County was well represented with Senator Howard Forman, Senator Matt Meadows, State Representative Mandy Dawson, Representative James Bush from Miami, Congressman Alcee Hastings and herself. Phyliss Berry from the Governmental Center was also present representing Broward County. AUGUST 9, 1994 Gity Clerk Auditor REGULAR MEETING 11 AUGUST 9, 1994 Mayor*ComrniqJioner