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DANIA ClrY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP iIEEIING
MAY 17, 1994
Bob Mikes
Bobbie Grace
John Bertino
Bill Hyde
Albert Jones
Robert Flatley
Frank Adler
Wanda Mullikin
1. Y/ill Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that p roperty at 1210 S\fl 3
Avenue and 30T West Dixie Highway is zoned C-3, General Business and that twelve multiple
family dwelling units occupy the site. The units constitute a non-conforming use as multiple
family units are not a listed permitted use in C-3.
Cecile Erlsten, Site Coordinator, Church of Saint Maurice, presented information on the
Hesed, Inc. projeo that provides temporary housing assistance to individuals who find
themselves in an adverse circumstance. The units are provided at a lower rent to individuals
to help them get back into the mainstream of society. Ms. Erlsten clarified that the project is
intended to help people get back on their feet and that it is not for persons who make living
on the street a way of life.
2. Commissioner Hyde suggested to allow more time to obtain input from businesses in
the Griffin area on renaming Old Griffin Road to Bill Brook Road.
Mayor Mikes felt that a procedure should be established for changing the names of streets and
roads and that ample time should be allowed for the public to know about the name change.
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City Attorney Adler advised that the property has been improved and that they are within
their rights to operate the project. The Commission was invited to visit the site.
3. \fill Allen, Growth Management Director, presented a status report from Architect
Anthony Abbate on the existing conditions, phasing of work, estimate of cost and general
recommendations for the Nyberg/Swansor House. Discussion followed on leaving the
porches and toilet area as is and to include a security system into the plans.
4 City Manager Flatley mentioned that several contract cities in Broward County have
discussed whether or not to continue with BSO services and that newspaper articles have not
been accurate in the information provided to the public.
Sheriff Ron Cochran explained that the relationship between Dania and BSO has always been
good and that a fair price for services has always been provided to Dania. He stated that BSO
is not looking to increase the price on the contract but rather to recover their cost with the
focus on providing the best service and retaining local autonomy. Further discussion followed
on the style of policing to be retained in Dania, drug enforcement efforts being made and
crime statistics.
5. Chief Farley, BSO, presented a Palm Beach County Ordinance that his department
received from the Delray Beach Police Department relating to addressing graffiti problems.
City Attorney Adler mentioned that the ordinance does not provide a de{inition of graffiti
which is very important and that Dania's Graffiti Ordinance clearly states that graffiti is a
public nuisance. The Commission agreed to have Chief Farley and City Attorney Adler
review the ordinance to see if provisions could be included in Dania's Ordinance. City
Attorney Adler was asked to check with other cities who are using this ordinance and bring
back this information to the Commission.
7. Kevin McCabe, Coastal Technology, presented a schematic design for a floating dock
Iacility at \Thiskey Creek and a site plan for a fishing dock at Sun Garden Isles Park. The
Commission requested Coastal Technology to obtain costs for a fixed and floating
combination dock at !(hiskey Creek to be brought back to the Commission.
City Manager Flatley reminded the Commission of the 9fth Birchday Celebration Committee
Meeting being held on Thursday and it was agreed to hold the budget workshop on July 20.
Discussion followed on making payments to the County on the $587,000 that will be due for
fire services in the Griffin area since the City will have to budget for providing these services
in the upcoming budget.
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6. Tim Tapp, Recreation Director, presented a bidding schedule that will be followed for
the advertisement of playground equipment and the Commission agreed that the specifications
would be approved at the next regular meeting onMay 24, 1994.
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