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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-08-23 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: City Clerk: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes MINUTES DANTA CtrY COMmIsStOil REGULAR MEEIING - AUGUST 23, 1994 Bob Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Wanda Mullikin I]TVOCATION BY WANDA MULLIKIN, CIIY CLERK Present PRESENTATIONS. NONE ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Jones requested items 1.3 and 1.6 be pulled from the Consent Agenda. 1. CONSENTAGENDA Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 1REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL GALL: A motion was made by Commissioner Benino, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 1.3 and 1.5. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 1.3 City Attorney Adler read the title of a Resolution recognizing and congratulating St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 86th anniversary. Commissioner Jones explained the significance of the resolution not only to the city but to him personally. He introduced Pastor Randall Barr, the new pastor of the church and his wife. He stated that the church celebrated their 86th anniversary with churches from various pans of the community in Dania and outside of Dania. Commissioner Jones read the resolution and then presented it to Pastor Barr. Pastor Barr thanked the commission for the resolution. He stated that he felt it was time for the City of Dania to come together and felt this has to start in the churches through the spiritual leadership coming together. Pastor Barr invited the commission as well as some of the spiritual leaders of Dania to share with St. Ruth on Sunday, November 6th,1994. He felt it would be a great thing for the citizens of Dania to see not only the spiritual leaders but also the commission in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic celebration. A celebration of just the City of Dania. A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Benino, to adopt the resolution. 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 1.6 The City Attorney read the title of an ordinance amending the code in reference to off-street parking requirements. Commissioner Jones stated that he requested this item be pulled from the agenda in order for \(ill Allen to present some background on the item and to explain the reasoning for the amendment. \(lill Allen, Growth Management Direoor explained that this amendment would change the parking regulations for multi-family dwellings. He explained that the existing requirement of 2.2 parking spaces per unit was established years ago probably from another community. The proposal is to modernize our code in terms of parking for multi-family dwellings. He stated they had compared 17 communities within Broward County and the city was not in line with other communities who have adopted a sliding scale based on the number of units in an apartment dwelling. The proposed amendment which allows 1.5 spaces for an efficiency or one bedroom , 2 spaces for two bedrooms and 2.5 spaces for 3 bedrooms or more, would match Broward County. He stated this is now in effect in the Griffin Road area of Dania which is governed by the Broward County Zoning Code. This should result in a more equitable number of parking spaces for the city's apartment or condominium developments. It should also result in providing for additional open space and landscaping. Commissioner Jones stated this would help in the storm water runoff. He stated that in large areas where there is that much paving, it creates a flooding effect and this would cut down on that problem. Mayor Mikes stated he would also like to see more pervious area and that we may need some other code changes to go with this ordinance to make sure we get it. Commissioner Hyde commented that he felt that the amendment should be passed on first reading and brought to a public hearing for public input. 2REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, Seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 2 3 PROCLAMATIONS. none BIDS. 3.1 City Manager Flatley stated that as a result of the workshop on August 16th it was decided to look at all the tennis courts and go for resurfacing of all of them. He called Tim Tapp, Recreation Director, forward to explain the recommendation. Mr. Tapp stated that it was his understanding that the commission wanted to have all courts resurfaced, change the court at Modello Park to basketball and that the city would do the fence repair in house. Mr. Tapp stated that the estimated amount to resurface all the courts including Meli Park would be $39,500.00. Mayor Mikes stated we are expecting, by rebidding it as a package, to get a more cost effective basis for all the parks. Commissioner Hyde made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Benino, to deny the bids as submitted by Recreational Design and Construction and al1 others. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: A motion was then made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace, to rebid the resurfacing with the inclusion of all four items as discussed at the workshop. Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes At this time the Mayor presented Items 8.1(A) and 8.1(B) - Broward Sheriff's Office Contract. REGUI.AR MEETING AUGUST 23, L994 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 3 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 4.1 The Ciry Attorney read the title of an ordinance in reference to the variance procedure in the target area of Dania. Mayor Mikes stated this was a legislative reque$ by Commissioner Jones. Commissioner Jones explained that the ordinance allows the variance process to be streamlined to where those variances in the re-development target areas will come directly before the city commission for consideration rather than going to the planning and zoning board, eliminating the time lapse involved. \(lill Allen, Growth Management Director, stated that this is the second and final reading of the ordinance. He explained that the ordinance amendment reads 'A variance or a special exception is referred to the Planning ndZoning Board for advisory comment except that for variances for propeny located within the officially designated community development block grant re-development target area shall be heard directly by the commission." Mr. Allen stated in response to Mayor Mikes' question that the time difference between the ordinary process and this process will be typically 4 to 5 weeks less. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Jay Field came forward and expressed his objection to this amendment as he felt this was discriminatory against citizens in other neighborhoods applying for variances and having to go through the whole process. He stated he felt that everyone should have to go through the same process. Mildred Jones came forward and explained this ordinance covered pre-existing property that has been in existence for many years to get a variance to build on those properties. Mayor Mikes stated this ordinance was modeled after the Ciry of Hallandale's ordinance. There being no funher comment from the citizens, the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the item to the commission for action. Vice Mayor Grace stated this ordinance will be beneficial in getting these properties developed. Vice Mayor Grace made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading. Commissioner Bercino questioned as to whether the amendment would cover only the undersized lots involved or if anyone in that area could come in for any type of variance . \ilill Allen explained that the ordinance amendment, as written, provides that any variance in the redevelopment area come directly to the city commission. Commissioner Bertino stated he didn't think this was the intent of the commission, but that the intent was to help the area get developed. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 19944 It was the general consensus of the commission that the intent wils to cover only the development of the undersized lots in the target area. Vice Mayor Grace rescinded her original motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace, to amend the ordinance to read "Each application for a special exception or variance shall be referred to the Planning and Zoning Board for advisory comment; except that variances for lot frontage and lot size for property located within the officially designated community development block grant re-development target area shall be heard directly by the commission." The motion to amend 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 Mayor Mikes re-opened the public hearing. No one came forward to speak on the item so the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the item to the commission for action. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading as amended. Commissioner Hyde stated he had suggested the city use part of the City of Hallandale's ordinance to create this amendment. He felt that in adopting this ordinance the commission was confirming a commitment the city has made time and time again that v/e want the redevelopment area to go forward with single family homes. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4.2 (A) Kevin Guthard with Sheridan 3OO Inc. came forward and requested the commission to discuss the two variance requests (items 4.2-A and 4.2-B) along with the site plan approval (item #6.1). The Mayor instructed Mr. Guthard to go ahead with the discussion of the site plan and then the variances. Mr. Guthard stated that Sheridan 300, Inc. are also the owners of Sheridan Ocean Club. He stated they had just recently purchased the property for the proposed site plan which is approximately 1300 feet west of 5th Avenue next to Publix on Sheridan Street. He stated the property previously had a site plan approved for a 49 unit per acre ACLF with 243 units on the plat. The restriction on the plat was ior 243 high rise units. All the platting requirements are complete at this time and all the impacts have been paid to the county. He stated they were proposing to build t++ apartment units on the site in lieu of the 243 they originally wanted 5REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 to build. This would be a completely private development with the owners responsible for maintaining all areas involved. Mr. Guthard presented overhead transparencies of the financial advantages of this pro.ject to the City of Dania. He then presented in detail the proposed site plan to the commission. He stated that the variance rhey are requesring (item 4.2-B) as to density, they felt they had decreased the density from the approved site of 243 units of 7 story buildings down to 144 units of 3 story buildings. Under that zoning there is a zoning that is 30 units per acre that requires a PED. Staff suggested they take this approach and request a variance for the density. As far as the other variance request (item 4.2-A) as to parking spaces, it ties in with the first reading of the ordinance the commission passed tonight dealing with this. He asked that their request for 260 parking spaces in lieu oI the 377 currently required be granted. He stated they had been to the city previously in 1977 and 1978 and had been granted a parking variance for the 1.5 parking spaces per unit on other projects and it has been successful. He stated as far as the site plan was concerned, they conform with all setbacks, open space, yard requirements, lighting, engineering, a main water line that they had previously installed and they will access sewer from 12th Street. All this making the project self sufficient. He stated they had other projects that were similar in density such as the Hollywood ponion of Sheridan Ocean Club. Mr. Guthard affirmed Mayor Mikes' question that when the original plat was approved it was tied into a site plan for an ACLF for 243 units. Mr. Guthard stated this will be a six million dollar project with positive benefits for the ciry. Commissioner Jones quesrioned the City Attorney as to the status of the site plan granted in 1985. The City Attorney stated that the code had been changed to provide that site plans will expire after 18 months. He explained that as long as the site plan meets code, the commission must approve it. Commissioner Jones inquired of the City Attorney as to site plans approved prior to changing the ordinance and if they would run with the propeny at this time. City Attorney Adler stated that this is not the same site plan that was originally approved. He explained that a zoning change would go with the propeny but not the site plan. Commissioner Benino clarified that the pre-existing zoning, the pre-existing density and the pre-existing use of the property would dictate the site plan. The site plan that was previously submitted has lapsed but if the site plan were brought back and met all the criteria he previously mentioned, the commission would have no choice but to approve it. Mayor Mikes presented a brief history of this property in that approximately 10 years ago the property was zoned C-2 and changed to a residential zoning for the ACLF and at that time the density also was changed. He stated that the project is coming in at a higher density than usual. \(ill Allen, Growth Management Director, made a staff presentation at this time. He stated he did some calculations based on going through the maps ofthe city, not including the wetland areas, and how many units there are. The Sheridan Ocean Club Apanment complexes are basically the same density as proposed 6 AUGUST 23, 1994REGUIAR iIEETING which is 30 units per acre ior the 4.79 acres. As far as comparison with units around the city, Meadowbrook Lakes varies with one section having 576 units on roughly 25 and one half acres with a density of 22 and one half units per acre including all lakes. Another section of Meadowbrook Lakes, Phase VII, which are the last rwo buildings built offof SE 5th Avenue, are 23.47 units per acre. Another section of Meadowbrook Lake condominiums is 17 units per acre including lakes. Seaoaks Condominiums to be built off of Gulfstream Road are about 16 and one half units per acre and the Danians on Dania Beach Blvd. is about 30 and one half units per acre. FIe explained that these are just the larger developments in the city. He stated the site is called Parcel A of 3OO Sheridan, rs 4.729 acres and 1381 feet to the west of Southeast Fifth Avenue and approximately 3OO feet east of Southeast Second Avenue. The property is zoned RM-2 which allows multi-family and the designation is 16 units per acre in the zoning code with an ACLF special exception which allows 49 units per acre. The land use plan is residential and this property is designated as 49 units per acre. It was platted and reviewed by the commission in 1985 when the land use plan amendment was approved by the city commission. Also a number of other items were done at that time such as changing the land use plan from commercial to residential, rezoning the property from C-2 to RM-2, approving a special exception for the ACLF, and approving the site plan for a7 story,243 unit building. The County land use designation is residential with 50 units per acre. The plat was recorded in 1987. He stated that one of the major differences between ACLF and Multi-family is parking. Those types of units (ACLF) are inhabited by senior citizens who normally have common transportation such as buses. He distributed to the commission the 3OO Sheridan Plat the commission had reviewed in 1985 and was recorded in 1987 which restricted the density to 2a3 high rise units. It did not limit it to ACLF. Residential units cannot generally be built in commercial areas. When it was platted it was platted as a commercial piece for 243 units. The impact fee they paid to the county for traffic was for commercial for 9,797 trips in the amounr of $191,000. The property surrounding the project is Olsen Middle School on the nonh, which is zoned open space and has a land use designation of community facilities. Vacant land is to the east which is zoned C-2 with a land use designation of commercial. A little funher east is the Sheridan Square Shopping Center which is zoned C-2 with a land use designation of commercial. To the west, on the frontage on Sheridan St., there is the Kensington Medical Clinic which is zoned C-2 and has a land use designation of commercial. The block basically squared off by SE Second Avenue to Sheridan Street and up to Olsen Middle School is zoned C-2. There are some residential units that front on Southeast Second Avenue. The property to the south is in Holll'wood. The proposed site plan is for 144 apartment units in six buildings. The access would conform to the plat restrictions which do require the access to be along the west 80' of the development. They would also be required to build turn lanes and transition lanes into the development on both sides of Sheridan Street. The two variances requested, one for density from 16 units per acre to 30 units per acre, and one for the number of parking spaces from 317 sprces to 267 . The Planning md Zorring reviewed the request at their August meeting and voted to approve the parking variance but voted to deny the variance for the number of units and the site plan. They indicated that they felt uncomfortable with the reque$ for density. Staff reviewed the site and felt that it could be recommended for approval but the variances would have to be approved by the City Commission. Staff discussed the positive fiscal impact the development would have 7REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 and also the previous plat approval and approval of the ACLF. With the exception of parking, which is less than for an ACLF, the proposed site plan is less dense than what was previously approved. The proposed project generates less vehicular trips per day, less water and sewer usage and all the concurrency requirements. Staff reviewed the utility situation on the site plan and there is a looped water main which connecrs with the 12 inch line on Sheridan Street and an 8 inch line adjacent to Olsen Middle School. The sanitary sewer loops the propeny and goes out Southeast 15th Street to the west to Southeast Second Avenue. The drainage appears to work with trench basins in the parking lot connected to the interior ponds. Mayor Mikes expressed his concern regarding the storm drainage problem in that area due to increased density and the importance of proper engineering work to take care of the problem. \(ill Allen stated that only conceptual work has been done in this area at that time. Commissioner Hyde asked if there had been any consideration given to making provisions somewhere down the line for the use of recycled water. \(ill Allen stated that they looked at the existing situation and the gray water is not available at this time. Commissioner Hyde stated he shares the Mayor's concerns over drainage. He stated he would have to be exrremely satisfied that there would be no more drainage problems like those that exist at the Publix Shopping Center. He stated he had not heard anFhing that would lead him to believe that extraordinary efforts have been made to make sure this will not happen. \7ill Allen explained that there are more steps involved in this. He displayed conceptual plans for the commission to show the drainage system in question and explained thar rhey do have drains throughout the parking lot which go into the trench drains that go into the lake system. They have to go throuBh final engineering and submit detailed drawings and calculations. They have to be approved by South Florida Water Management and Broward County Storm Water Managemenr. Before a permit can be issued they will have to conform to code so that the drainage doesn't cause a problem. Commissioner Jones asked \(ill Allen to clarify the turning lane in the project as to whether it is sufficient. \(rill Allen stated that there is approxi marely 7OO' to the west where the driveway would be and they are required to put a 150' turning lane plus 120' transition rret ar,.d on the other side of Sheridan there has to be a similar turning lane. This was designed for 9,500 to 1O,OOO trips and just under 1,000 trips per day would be generated by this development. Vice Mayor Grace stated she found it very ironic that this project was recommended by Growth Management for approval aker rhey had taken a look at everlthing that is compatible in that area. Planning and Zoning has indicated that it is not compatible and asked the commission to deny the request. There will nor be enough parking, it will be cutting back on 50 spaces. She stated that she did not think there would be adequate drainage in that area. \(i11 Allen responded by stating that the site plan, with the exception of the density and the parking, meets the set back requirements, open space requirements, and the impervious requirements. It is more units and similar to other developments, but it is the commission's decision as to whether or not the variances and development is approved. Commissioner Benino stated he felt the drainage problem at the Publix Shopping Center is due to the fact that there is so much parking and so much impervious area there is no place for the water to go. 8REGUTAR MEEIING AUGUST 23, 1994 He stated when reviewing the proposed project, it seems that the residential will allow more pervious area than it would under C-2 where we require the amount of blacktop which he sees is a problem with the city overall by requiring so many parking spaces. He stated that he does not have a problem with density on Sheridan Street because there is adequate ingress and egress and there is no one around the area that will be affected. He stated he had found out that there may be a possibility ofthe Broward County School Board purchasing the C-2 propeny right next to Olsen Middle School for permanent school use, therefore causing this propeny to come off of the tax rolls. He commented on the impact fees to the city which would be in the amount of $313,000, the ad valorem tax, which would not allow homestead exemption, resulting in $83,OOO a year coming into the city. He commented on the land being taken away by the airport which is decreasing our tax base and felt the project would be good for the city. He shared the problem with the drainage but did not have a problem with the project going in as residential. Commissioner Hyde commented on the quality developments constructed by this group. He stated that he had yet to be convinced that the drainage is not going to be a problem with this development. Also he stated that the residenrial consumption alone on that type of development would be about 500 thousand gallons of water a monrh and without provisions for using rerycled water, and the irrigation added to that would probably double it. He felt this would be a big burden and would like to see a less dense development utd avery solid drainage plan before he would be in favor of it. In response ro some of the commission's concerns, Kevin Guthard stated that they would be very much interested in a gray water plant. He informed the commission that they had previously put thousands of dollars into a proposed development of a plant but things never developed. They would be very much interested when and if Dania develops one. He stated that in regard to the drainage, they would have to take care of their own. If they have a drainage problem it would be very hard to secure renters) therefore it would be vital for them to ensure that no drainage problem exists. Mayor Mikes stated he would feel better about the project if they did not double the density, but to work somewhere in between. He wanted to see some engineering figures that s/ould make him confident on the drainage problem. Mr. Guthard stated he wasn't as prepared to illustrate the density at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting as he was tonight. He suggested that the commission pull this off the agenda and allow them to prepare a sound drainage plan to be brought to a workshop for discussion. The Mayor opened the public hearing on the variance from the density requirements. Peggy Breeschoten came forward to speak in favor of the project and Beulah Lair and Hugo Renda came forward to speak against the project. No one else came forward to address the item so the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned it to the commission for action. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to continue items 4.2(A), a.2 @), and 6.1 to the next meeting and a workshop be held on Tuesday, August 3fth to discuss it further. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: REGULAR MEETING 9 AUGUST 23, 1994 4.3 Dawn Sonaborn, representing Berry Calvin Engineering, explained that this request is basically a clean up item to vacate the underlying anchor easements that are on the underlying Banyan Oakridge commercial plat which the city has previously approved. This request cleans up various anchor easements for Florida Power and Light poles that are no longer on site. Staff has been provided with letters of no objection from all the utility companies. \(ill Allen, Growth Management Director, stated that the Planning ar,d Zoning Board had reviewed this and recommended in favor of the vacation. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. No one came forward to comment and the Mayor closed the public hearing and returned the item to the commission for action. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Grace to adopt a resolution vacating these easements. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes. Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 5. CIfIZENS'COMMENfS - none 6. SlrE PLANS 5.1 \fAS HEARD LTNDER ITEM 4.2(A) and a.2(B) Site Plan approval for Sheridan 300, Inc. 7. EXPENDIURE REQUESIS - none 8. DISGUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8.1 (A) and 8.1(B) r0rAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 3.1 Ciry Manager Flatley informed the commission that the BSO contract amendment refleos that the city would not be losing the two CSA's if we would agree to add an additional two years to the contract. This extension would also include the 5olo maximum increase of the contract amount. He recommended that the commission approve the amended contract as presented. Lt. Anton stated that they could not afford to lose the two CSA's because they perform an important function. They are not just people that are working the REGULAR MEEIING 10 AUGUST 23, 1994 desk but they are also out on the road handling minor complaints, accidents, processing crime scenes and freeing up the deputies time. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones, to adopt the resolution approving the amendment to the BSO contract. The City Manager clarified to Commissioner Bertino that the contract is severable both by the city and BSO at any time, given the proper notice. The motion was passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 8,2 Mr. Francis Flynn from the Dania Boat Yard, presented a request to the commission to allow an office trailer at 10 Bryan Road. He stated that he would be developing the property within the next 12 monrhs and needs this trailer for temporary office space for the salesmen that he has hired recently. This would be for a period of 12 months maximum. \7ill Allen, Growh Management Director, stated that the commission, in the past, has approved or denied the request of anyone wanting to bring a trailer to use on a site. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace, to approve the request for a period not to exceed 12 months. The motion passed unanimously. 8.3 In regards ro rhe City Organizational Chan, City Manager Flatley asked the commission to confirm what was talked about at the workshop when personnel was addressed and that Bud Palm be allowed to be the Utility Director and in charge of public works. He stated that he would bring back a formal chart to the September 20th workshop prior to the final public hearing on the budget on September 27th to address the new personnel changes, upgrades, changes in salaries, etc. to make the Utilities-Public lWorks Depanment work. In response to the Vice Mayor's question as to the urgency of this item, City Manager Flatley stated that he felt that we need to put somebody in charge as at the present time there is confusion with the public works employees as to who to look to for direction. In response to Vice Mayor Grace's concern, he stated that this change would not involve any money at this point, but the organizational chart addressing new personnel changes, upgrades, changes in salaries, etc. would be brought to the workshop prior to the final adoption o{ the budget. Commissioner Hyde stated that he supponed putting Bud Palm over utilities and public works, but he felt that the city manager did not need the commission to approve, because as city manager he has the authority to do this ^nywdy. REGULAR MEETING 11 AUGUST 23, 1994 Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace, to approve the request The motion passed unanimously. 9. APPOINTiIENTS 9.7 Commissioner Bertino continued his two appointments to the Airport Advisory Board until the next commission meeting. 9.2 Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Dania Housing Authority to the next commission meeting. 9.3 The appointment of a Real Estate Appraiser to the Unsafe Structures Board was continued to the next meeting. 9.4 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to appoint Mayor Mikes as the voting delegate and Commissioner Jones as alternate voting delegate to the Annual Congress of Cities in December. The motion passed unanimously. 10. ADMINISTRATNEREPORTS CITYMANAGER 10.1 City Manager Flatley announced that there would be a workshop meeting on Tuesday, August 3fth at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the Sheridan 300 project as well as a couple of other items. CITY ATTORNEY - no comments 11. COMMISSTONCOMMENTS 11.1 Commissioner Benino reminded the citizens that the children will be going back to school next week and encouraged them to drive carefully. 11.2 Commissioner Hyde announced that the City of Dania will be opening a public bulletin board system at the end of this week. It will have 24 hour access, E mail to city officials, conferences, minutes of past meetings and agendas. All that is needed to access the system is a PC, a modem and some kind of a program to run it. The number to call will be 922-6579. 11.3 Commissioner Jones expressed condolences to the Betterson family on their loss of Mr. Betterson last week. He commended the BSO officer who saved Mary Frost from a house fire. He stated that last 'Wednesday he attended the first black male recognition explorers program at the Kathleen C. \flright REGULAR MEEIING a2 AUGUST 23, 1994 administration building. He explained that this program encourages black males at risk to continue to stay in school and finish college. He announced that one of our own young men finished the 6 week program held at the Florida A & M University. The young man is W'illy Anderson who was also the Master of Ceremonies for the program. Commissioner Jones stated he attended an affair at the Elks Club in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday evening in which Broward elected officials honored the Commissioner of Education, Doug Jameson as well as various other school officials that came into certain positions. On Saturday he had breakfast with Doug Jameson at which time Mr. Jameson spoke and entertained questions as far as his upcoming election. He also encouraged the citizens to be aware of the children that will be starting back to school next week. He informed the city manager that Dusky Marine Boat Company on Bryan Road has graffiti on their buildings that needs to be painted over. He requested the city manager to place on the next workshop agenda the possible renaming of street in the southwest area, College Park, for the Boisy Waiters family. 11.4 Vice Mayor Grace Vice Mayor Grace announced that she will be attending the Florida League of Cities convention and stated that the agenda had some very interesting subjects and there are some outstanding leaders from Broward County that sit on the committee. She informed the commission she has been appointed to the Blue Ribbon Committee of 41 and is representing the City of Dania. Vice Mayor Grace reminded everyone to go to the polls and vote on September 8th. She announced that the Griffin Civic Association is having candidates' night on September 6th and encouraged citizens to attend. 11.5 Mavor Mikes He commented on the two year anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. He expressed his concern that people be aware of any future hurricane threats. net Gity Clerk-Auditor REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1994 Thls reglular meeting adroumed. 13