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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-28 Regular City Commission Meeting MinutesMayor: Vice Mayor: Commissioners: City Manager: City Attorney: Recording Secretary: Bob Mikes Bobbie Grace John Bertino Bill Hyde Albert Jones Robert Flatley Frank Adler Charlene Saltalamacchia MINUTES DAl{lA CrrY COMilTSStOl{ REGULAR MEEIING JUNE 28, 1994 lNvocATloN BY REVEREND JEAN FRENCH, DANTA UNITED METHODTST CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL GALL: Present: PRESENTATIONS. *Mayor Mikes allowed time for a video from FEMA to be shown called "Prepare to Survive" in an effon to educate the public on hurricane preparedness. Commission comments followed on the need for the public to take precautions seriously, evacuation procedures, and the need to document valuables prior to a hurricane. Ken Koch, Building Official, advised the public that there are building code changes currently underway affecting structural design and that the changes will be in effect on September 1, 1,994. Mr. Koch stated that engineering calculations will be required to obtain permits and that the City will have to address the need to provide a professional engineer to read these calculations. Vice Mayor Grace suggested to include a notice that the Codes are changing on the next months utility bills in an effort to prepare the public. REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 19941 1. CONSENTAGENDA 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 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2.1 Mayor Mikes read the proclamation in its entirety declaring July 9 , 1994, as "Tootie" Adler Appreciation Day and presented City Attorney Adler with a plaque from the Commission. Further Commission comments involved Mr. Adler being honored at the Dania Democratlc Club and Commissioner Hyde's suggestion to record Mr. Adler's historical knowledge of Dania in relation to the City's 90th Binhday Celebration. 2.2 Mayor Mikes requested to discuss procedures for distributing Keys to the City and Proclamations to the next workshop meeting. Mayor Mikes read the proclamation in its entirety declaring June 24, 1994, as "Anna L. Parlor - Thomas Day". 3. BIDS. 3.1 Dan Oyler, City Planner, advised the Commission that 7 bids were received for the I.T. Parker Community Center Landscape Project and that the lowest bidder was W. Sod at $3,300.00. Mr. Oyler advised that W'. Sod does not meet the bid document requirements as a Cenified Landscape Contractor or for being in business for a period of 10 years. He recommended the Commission award the bid to Wooden Shoe Gardens in the amount of $5,693.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to adopt the resolution accepting bid submitted by Wooden Shoe Gardens for I.T. Parker Community Center Landscape Project. 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 2REGULAR MEETING ,uNE 28, 1994 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Jones - yes Mayor Mikes - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 4.1 Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing on the ordinance adopting the 7992Broward 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 Jones, seconded by Commissioner Benino to adopt the ordinance on second reading amending Section 8-1 of Anicle 1, Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania, Florida, to adopt the 1992 Broward Edition of the South Florida Building Code. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 5. 6. 7. 8.DISCUSSION AND POSS!BLE ACTION 8.1 City Manager Flatley suggested to schedule a public hearing on July 5 for input from the public on Charter Changes and it was agreed to schedule the meeting after Labor Day due to vacation schedules over the summer. 8.2 Vice Mayor Grace recommended that the City change their procedure for towing services and go out to bid. Commissioner Hyde brought up the problems that Fort lauderdale had with people paying extra when their car was towed. City Attorney Adler advised that the City only nee& towing services when Code Enforcement removes derelict cars and Mac's Towing does this towing at no charge. All other towing is through the Sheriff's Office and towing vendors must meet the City's requirements outlined in the City's ordinance. Mayor Mikes felt that the City should always take every opportunity to go out for competitive bids to ensure the best price for services. 8.3 Iflill Allen, Growth Management Director, mentioned that the Interlocal Agreement with Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Broward County for the Pon Authority provided entrance signs to be installed by each community. The Pon Everlgades Landscape Committee is recommending a consolidated sign to be placed in several locations showing each community. Mr. Allen advised that each community must approve the sign, that each ciry will not be responsible for costs to erect or maintain the signs or the landscaping, and that the sign should comply with the Uniform Signage Language in the Interlocal Agreement. 3REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1994 CITIZENS' GOMMENIS - none SITE PLANS - none EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none Deborah Scott Queenin, Port Everglades, mentioned that the name sequence on rhe sign was based on the jurisdictions within the Port and that the sign will read Holly'wood, Fort Lauderdale and Dania. Ms. Scott-Queenin displayed a sample of the sign for public view and advised that the same logo will be repeated on directional information signs as well. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to approve the entrance signs as presented for Port Everglades with the condition that the City is not responsible for cost related to installation, upkeep or maintenance. 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 The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - no Commissioner Hyde - no Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Grace - yes Mayor Mikes - yes 9.2 The appointments of five members to the Airport Advisory Board were continued to the next regular meeting. 9.3 Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Community Center Advisory Board A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve the appointment of Ann Vinters to the Dania Housing Authority. The motion passed unanimously. 9.6 Commissioner Bertino continued his appointment to the Marine Advisory Board to the next regular meeting. 4REGULAR MEETING 9. APPOINTMENTS 9.7 A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Grace to appoint Mynle Corbin as the citizen representative for the General Employee's Pension Board. 9.4 Mayor Mikes nominated Ann l7inters to the Housing Authority. 9.5 Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Human Relations Board to the next regular meeting. JUNE 28, 1994 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to appoint Mayor Mikes as delegate and Commissioner Jones as Alternate to the Annual Florida League of Cities Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. At this time, a motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to replace Mike Frankenberger with Charles Zidar on the Cultural Affairs Committee. The motion passed unanimously. Vice Mayor Grace mentioned that Tom Sette has not been attending the Cultural Affairs Committee Meetings and Commissioner Bertino stated that he would speak with Mr. Sette on this issue. 10. ADM!NISTRATIVEREPORIS CITY MANAGER 10.1 City Manager Flatley advised that three sealed proposals for auditing services were received on Friday, June 24 and that a workshop meeting rrill be held on July 5 for the Commission to interview and rank the proposers (Grant Thornton, Rachlin & Cohen, and Madsen, Sapp, Mena Ec Rodriguez). CITY ATTORNEY - no comments 11. COMMISSIONCOMMENTS 11.1 CommissionerBenino Commissioner Bertino mentioned that citizens have complained about the gates that are locked to keep people from using the dock behind the I.T. Parker Center. City Manager Flatley suggested to discuss this issue at the next workshop meeting. Commissioner Bertino mentioned a recent newspaper anicle regarding Hollywood cutting back on fees that may directly impact the \Waste Vater Plant. Since Dania pays fees to the Regional \Waste Water Plant, he recommended to look into this issue to ensure that Dania is not charged additional fees. 11.2 Commissioner Hyde Commissioner Hyde asked for a status report on the Parade plans for the 90th Birthday Celebration. Will Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that committee 5 ,uNE 28, 1994 9.7 Vice Mayor Grace declined as alternate to the Annual Florida League of Cities meeting based on the Vice Mayor usually being the representative. REGULAR MEETING City Clerk-Audltol recommendations will be made to the Steering Committee on July 15 so that the Steering Committee can make recommendations to the City Commission around July 20. Commissioner Hyde requested something be done about pot holes in the Griffin area ne:rr 46th and 28th. Commissioner Hyde presented his condolences to Marie Jabalee, Finance Director, for her loss of three family members over the past year and a half and mentioned that July 9th is "Tootie Adler Appreciation Day". 11.3 CommissionerJones Commissioner Jones expressed his condolences to the Charlie L. Franklin Family and to Marie Jabalee and her family for their loss. He mentioned his attendance at the Annie L. Parlor-Thomas Binhday that was held at the I.T. Parker Center and commended her for 56 years of residency in the City of Dania. He welcomed participation at the Vacation Bible School being held at St. Ruth Baptist Church. 11.4 Vice Mayor Grace - no comments 1 1.5 Mayor Mikes Mayor Mikes requested City Manager Flatley to repair pot holes on 5th Avenue. Mayor Mikes expressed his sympathy to Marie Jabalee and her family {or their extreme loss over the past year and congratulated Frank Adler for the July 9 benefit. Mayor Mikes advised that this meeting will adjourn and a Workhop Meeting will directly follow. This reElular meeting adlourned. (- IREGUTAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1994 llllri