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MIilUTES
DANIA CITY GOMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 25,L994
Bobbie Grace
Bob Mikes
John Bertino
Bill Hyde
Albert Jones
Robert Flatley
Frank Adler
Wanda Mullikin
INVOCATrcN BY CITY CLERK WANDA MULLIKIN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL GALL:
Present:
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Grace presented a plaque to Frank Denison, Sr., Broward Marine East, Inc., that
expressed appreciation for his efforts to increase economic development in the City of Dania
by strengthening the marina industries. Commissioner Hyde added that Broward Marine is
the number one builder of mega yachts in the world.
PULLED FROM THE CONSENTAGENDA:
Mayor Grace removed item 1.5, 1.9, 1.10, 1.72 and 1.13, Vice Mayor Mikes removed iterr, !.7
and Commissioner Jones removed 1.8 from the Consent Agenda.
I. CONSENTAGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to approve the
Consent Agenda with the exception of item 1.6, 1.7,1'.8, 1.9,1.10., 1.12 and 1.13.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Benino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
1.6 Tim Tapp, Recreation Director, advised that there are renovations planned in some of
the parks this year and that architectural assistance will be needed on some of the pro.jects.
Mr. Tapp advised that proposals were received and that Roben Walters was selected as the
best proposal through a committee process.
Commissioner Jones mentioned the need for the City to use SDBE (Small Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise) participants on these types of projects.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the
resolution approving the contract between Roben Walters Architects relating to technical
services for City of Dania Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - no Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - no Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
1.7 City Manager Flatley advised that the $308,946.00 will be financed for 70 years rt 4.7o/o
interest through Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. for the 1994 Pierce Dash 1250 GPM Pumper for
the Fire Depanment. Mr. Flatley stated that this equipment is being purchased under the
City of Tampa brd #09-2-3484372 ard that the new fire truck will be used to service the
Griffin area.
Vice Mayor Mikes encouraged the Fire Depanment to negotiate a multi-year contract with
the City for the manpower that will be needed to service the annexed area and for the City to
budget the costs. City Manager Flatley reminded the Commission that the City is paying
over a half a million dollars for fire service with the County presently and that money wiil be
saved when the City provides the service. Further comments were expressed about the City
sending the Notice of Cancellation to the County within the proper time frame and to
consider using some of the County employees when the change over takes place.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to adopt the
resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 1994 Pierce Dash 1250 GPM Pumper with a
fifty (50) foot water tower with the method of financing to be approved by the City Manager;
and providing for the trade-in of one 7977 Sutphen Aerial Platform Truck.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
City Manager Flatley agreed to have the cancellation letter on the February 8 agenda for
Commission action.
1.8 City Manager Flatley advised that the City will be saving $6,000 and overtime costs to
have meters read by Municipal Meter Reading Service, Inc. and the two people currently
reading the meters will now be freed up for other necessary work. Mr. Flatley advised that
the contract needs to be amended to exclude readings on Saturday and to make readings
Monday through Friday only.
Marie Jabalee, Finance Director, stated that $6,000 is saved because it would cost
approximately $27,OOO ryear to hire another meter reader and Municipal Reading Service will
cost $.40 a meter dt $21,000 annually.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to adopt the
resolution approving agreement of Municipal Meter Reading Service, Inc. for meter reading
services.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
1..9 City Manager Flatley recommended to approve the engagement letter of Foley &
Lardner for professional services as bond counsel in connection with the issuance of
$3,OOO,OOO City of Dania sales tax revenue bonds, series 1994. He requested to continue item
1.10 until the February 8 meeting based on the bond closing that is scheduled Febntary 7.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the
resolution approving the Engagement Letter of Foley & Lardner.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
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1.10 A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Jones to
continue the resolution to February 8 that provides for the acquisition, construction and
erection of a municipal Fishing Pier and refunding of cenain outstanding obligations of the
City; and authorizing the issuance by the City of $3,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount
of sales tax revenue bonds. The motion passed unanimously.
1.12 Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that the revenue from public benches has been going to
the Chamber of Commerce and that the revenue should have been going to the City. He said
that the City gave funds to the Chamber to have posters ready for the Marine Flea Market
which was not accomplished. He thought that some of the revenue could be distributed to
the Chamber in the future according to their performance on behalf of the City.
Commissioner Bertino recommended to amend the contract to add $50 per bus bench or 10o/o
per total revenues taken in on the benches monthly whichever is greater. He also suggested to
reconsider the 350' requirement for the benches to be placed from a bus shelter and to include
a minimum number of benches.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to amend the
bus bench proposal with Bob-Ray, Inc. to include the language of $50 per bus bench or 10o/o
per total monthly revenues whichever is greater, that the City can provide replacement sites if
a site is objectionable by the City, and to include a minimum rental of 150 bus benches.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the
resolution approving the amended proposal with Bob-Ray, Inc. relating to public benches.
Commissioner Hyde questioned whether there is a need to address how the proceeds will be
disbursed and Vice Mayor Mikes said that the proceeds will go to the City and the City will
decide on an annual basis what will be disbursed to the Chamber based on their performance.
Commissioner Bertino felt that the City should clarify exactly what they expect from the
Chamber so that there are no misunderstandings. Commissioner Hyde felt that the
Commission should attend Chamber meetings in order to know what the Chamber is
accomplishing or not accomplishing.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - no
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Bertino - no
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
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Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
1.13 City Manager Flatley mentioned that the bond counsel, Foley & Lardner, made some
changes to the language in the RFP for the Fishing Pier Restaurant which is ready for
Commission approval. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 2 and there may need
to be a second conference in April. Murphy Construction has completed the final plans for
the pier construction and pier demolition should begin around February 21 which could be
coordinated with the One Ton Tug event. Mr. Flatley said that the proposal is for a
restaurant and bait shop operation and that the restaurant should be around 4,000 square feet.
The City will enter into a management contract for the pier and the City will retain control
over the operation.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Grace - no
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
2. PROCLAMATIONS
2.1 Mayor Grace declared January 16, 1994 as "Men Against Destruction Defending
Against Drugs and Social Disorder Day".
2.2 Mayor Grace proclaimed Janu ary 29, 1994, as "Boyz to Men Day"
3. BIDS-none
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
CITIZENS' GOMMENfS -none
SIfE PLANS -none
EXPENDITURE REQUESTS -none
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
8.1 Vice Mayor Mikes advised that the County is not going to provide mitigation for the
surrounding areas being impacted by the runway expansion. He advised that a letter is being
presented tonight that will be sent to Representative MacKenzie and Senator Jenne that will
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A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt the
resolution approving the form of request for proposals for the City of Dania Fishing Pier
Restaurant.
define Dania's position against the expansion and to ask them for their support against the
proposed annexation/deannexation bil1.
City Manager Flatley and Attorney Cunis presented changes that will be included in the letter
going to Representative MacKenzie and Senator Jenne. Funher Commission comments were
expressed regarding financial issues to include in the letter, to have the Mayor sign the letter
and for copies to be sent to the newspapers, County Commission, Hollywood and Fort
[.auderdale.
8.2 lVill Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that the Dania Economic
Development Corporation is requesting the waiver of liens for Lots 4,5,6 and 7 in A.K.
'STixon Subdivision which is located on the west side of NW' 8 Th. Avenue. Mr. Allen said
that the major part of the liens are for demolition of two homes and that DEDC is trying to
make productive use of these properties by construoing three homes on the four lots. DEDC
will have to provide documentation and go through the variance procedure to reconstruct the
four lots into three.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to waive
the liens amounring to $1.1,557 .43 on Lots 4,5,6 ar;.d7 in A.K. Vixon Subdivision.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
8.3 \(ill Allen, Growth Management Director, stated that Anthony Abbate has experience
in restoring historical structures and in grant requests for these types of structures. Mr. Allen
recommended to approve the proposal submitted by Mr. Abbate for architectural services for
the Nyberg-Swanson House.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to approve the
proposal from Anthony Abbate for architectural services not to exceed $6,000.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hyde - yes
Commissioner Jones - yes Vice Mayor Mikes - yes
Mayor Grace - yes
8.4 rJ(ill Allen, Growth Management Director, advised that the Broward County Library
will be moving from City Hall to the Archaeology Museum and that there will be space
available for City Hall to expand. The Staff Committee assigned to this project has
recommended to change the garden area betq/een the Employee Lounge and Library into a
conference room. The room could be used for Commission \forkshops, Board Meetings and
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other events. Mr. Allen recommended Architect Jeffery Gross be hired to prepare a cost
estimate for the conference room as he was the architect who built City Hall in 1977 ar.dhar
the plans for the building.
Commissioner Jones agreed that there is a need for a conference room but felt that the City
should pursue advertising for other proposals. Mr. Allen said that the total scope of services
to obtain a conceptional drawing is estimated at $2500 and that Mr. Gross could prepare plans
cheaper as another architect would have to pay Mr. Gross for the plans.
City Attorney Adler said that one of the advantages of having Mr. Gross do the plans is in the
event there are any latent defects in the building.
The Commission decided to have Mr. Allen bring back proposals from other architects in
order to make a cost comparison for the project.
8.5 Chief Farley requested to retain an Architect to draw up plans to add a building
addition to the BSO facility that will be paid out of the Police Public Safety Facilities Impact
Fee Fund. Chief Farley said that he has met with Jeffery Gross and explained the needs of the
department and that it doesn't matter to him who the Commission chooses for the job.
Commissioner Hyde suggested to try and retain the same architect for the BSO addition and
the City Hall Conference Room. The Commission agreed to have Mr. Allen get together
with BSO and determine the needs so that cost comparisons can be presented on both
pro.iects.
Chief Farley didn't know the square footage needs but clarified that the design will need to
include a file room, safer and expanded interview and interrogation room' a room for bio-
hazardous waste, a secure property room and additional administrative office space.
Commissioner Benino thought that there may need to be an architect hired who specializes in
police buildings.
The Commission directed \7i11 Allen to obtain cost quotes from architects for both projects.
8.6 Vice Mayor Mikes stated that the salary adjustment and retroactive pay for Bud Palm,
Utilities Director, has amounted to $21,000 plus $4,300 in FICA and pension contributions.
He felt that the action taken at the last meeting needs to be clarified as he thought that Mr.
Palm was suppose to get retroactive pay from the beginning of the budget year not from his
date of hire.
Commissioner Bertino said that his intention in his motion on January 11', 1994, was to make
the retroactive pay effective from his six month review date and that someone on the
prevailing side would have to make a motion to reconsider the issue.
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Vice Mayor Mikes expressed concern that a precedent is being set by this action that will be
confusing for other employees. He read portions of minutes from December 1991 where
Commissioner Bertino's motion for a salary increase of $45,000 failed for lack of a second and
questioned why the Commission is now going against their previous action.
9. APPOINTMENTS
9.7 Vice Mayor Mikes continued his appointment to the Memorials Committee to the
February 8 meeting.
9.2 Mayor Grace and Commissioner Bertino continued their appointments to the Airpon
Advisory Board to the February 8 meeting.
9.3 The appointment to the Code Enforcement Board was continued to the February 8
meering.
9.4 Commissioner Bertino continued his appointment to the Parks & Recreation board to
the February 8 meeting.
Vice Mayor Mikes requested to include an appointment to the Human Relations Board to the
next agenda due to the resignation of Irving Warman.
10. ADMINISTRATIVEREPORTS
CITYMANAGER
10.1 City Manager Flatley encouraged the Commission to attend the dedication of the
Patrick J. Meli Park on February 12 at 2:00 p.m. Alex Buchsbaum invited the Commission
to the Annual Binhday Dinner for the Civic Association that will be held February 1.
City Manager Flatley acknowledged Lou Gusdorff for providing inspections of the Modello
Park Pool and that he would bring this information to the Commission for possible
consideration. Lou Gusdorff said that the Recreation Advisory Board and Human Relations
Board have passed resolutions recommending that the Modello Park Pool be fixed. Mayor
Grace requested that this be placed on the next agenda.
City Manager Flatley advised that the City is not required to pay the Submerged Land Lease
fees relating to the pier construction thanks to Representative Anne MacKenzie and City
Attorney Adler.
CITY ATTORNEY -
City Attorney Adler advised that Foley & Lardner is representing the City in the bond issue
for the pier and that they also represent l7ashington National in a previous lawsuit against the
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City relating to health insurance. Mr. Adler stated that the staff does not believe that the City
is at fault in the lawsuit and that the litigation is on appeal currently. City Attorney Adler
reported that an appeal has been filed regarding the Trails End Trailer Park lawsuit that was
recently won by the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to
aurhorize Mayor Grace to sign the letter to Foley & Lardner stating that there is no conflict of
interest for them to represent the City in the bond issue. The motion Passed unanimously.
11. COMMTSSTONCOMMENTS
11.1 CommissionerBertino
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that the Optimist Club is going to be collecting money for
Children's Diabetes on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:OO p.m.
11,.2 Commissioner Hyde - no comments
11.3 CommissionerJones
Commissioner Jones expressed condolences to the Hankerson family in the passing of Ruth
Hankerson's mother and encouraged more City participation in the Manin Luther King
events.
Commissioner Jones requested City Manager Flatley to provide a plan on the cleanup going
on at the Public \iflorks Complex.
11.4 Vice Mayor Mikes
Vice Mayor Mikes complimented the Rotary Club for raising $5,000 to provide a trail at Frost
Park.
Vice Mayor Mikes commended Bud Palm's work performance but stated his opposition to the
method used by the Commission to give him a raise. He asked City Manager Flatley to look
into the problem of people camping near the dock at the LT. Parker Center and thought that
the City may need to construct a fence to protect people who are attending the scheduled
events at the center.
Vice Mayor Mikes requested City Manager Flatley to distribute a monthly over-time report to
the Commission and mentioned the Lion's Club One Ton Tug event that is scheduled at the
beach.
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11.5 Mavor Grace
Mayor Grace allowed Bob Adams to address the Commission at this time.
Bob Adams stated that at the December 16 Human Relations Board meeting a resolution was
adopted to recommend the repair or replacement of the pool at Modello Park. Mr. Adams
read language from the resolution creating the Human Relations Board clarifying that
members are suppose to make recommendations relating to recreational needs. Mayor Grace
requested to workshop this item prior to addressing it at a regular meeting.
At the request of Peggy Breeschoten, the Commission agreed to show a video recording of
Broward County's National Award-Winning Park System prior to the beginning of the
February 8th regular meeting.
This regular meetinEl aqiourned.
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Mayor Grace recognized individuals who attended the Martin Luther King events and
encouraged afiendance at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, She mentioned that the
Dania Cultural Affairs Committee and the Dania Parks & Recreation Department will be
presenting the Dixieland Kats at Dania Beach on February 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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