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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 26, 1997
MAYOR MIKES CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:30 p.M.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
"Reverend Bob Sands, Griffin Road Baptist Church
ROLL CALL
Mayor:
Vice Mayor:
Commissioners
Bob Mikes
Jim Cali
John Bertino
John Etling
Bill Hyde
Tim Ryan
Mike Smith
Marie Jabalee
Asst. City Attorney
City lvlanager:
City Clerk:
PRESE/VIAT'OIVS
-BSO- "Employee of lhe Month"
Chief Frey commended Leslie Washecka, CSA, for her dedication in providing
services to the community on behalf of BSO. Ms. Washecka was presented the
"Employee of the Month" award for the month of July 1997.
Chief Frey was pleased to report that the joint effort between Dania and
Hollywood has been successful in removing prostitution on Federal Highway.
Chief Frey advised that Detective Pato has been working on the program and
that he would present a status report.
Detective lvan Pato pointed out the closeness between prostitution and narcotics
and how rehabilitation is the other element in changing the lifestyles of the
prostitutes. The program is making a difference as a result of the Code Team
lnspections along the hotel and motel corridor. Partnerships have been
developed with business owners on posting "No Trespassing" signs and signing
affidavits agreeing to request that the prostitutes leave their premises. Detective
Pato mentioned that several street level enforcement efforts have been
conducted at the district level and that judges and prosecutors are working with
law enforcement to keep the prostitutes from coming back to the same area.
Deputy Pato was confident that the program would provide long term positive
results.
Commissioner Bertino requested Attorney. Ryan to look into the legal possibility
of having the City's attorney prosecute prostitution crimes along Federal Highway
and acquiring jail space from Ft. Lauderdale to hold the violators. He was
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*BSO-Report on Federal Highway Program
confident that Dania could send a strong message against prostitution if theprostitutes were incarcerated for six months or so while awaiting the courtprocess. Chief Frey advised that BSO is working very closely with the State,s
Attorney's Office in developing a mapping method that keeps the prostitute from
returning to same geographical area as part of their sentence.
City Manager Smith mentioned that community standard issues are part of the
objective with the Federal Highway Program. Substantial code violations have
been found as a result of property inspections along the Federal Highway
corridor. He commended Ed Tarmey, Fire lnspector, Spence Johnson, Code
Enforcement Officer, and Ken Koch, Building Official for their assistance with the
program.
1.CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes:
1.1 Regular Meeting of August 12, 19971.2 Budget Workshop of June 26, 1997 .
Resolutions:
1.3 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DELORES M. MASSELLI AND THE
CITY OF DANIA RELATING TO PROPERTY SITUATED A1 2229
GRIFFIN ROAD, APARTMENTS 1, 2, & 3; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff)
1.4 .A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TO CONTRACT WITH BERMEX CONTRACT SERVICES
FOR WATER METER READING SERVICES; PROVIDING THAT ALL
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." (Staff)
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
Hyde, to approve the Consent Agenda.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote
2.
3.
4.
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling -yes
Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
PROCLAMATIOIVS -none
BIDS -none
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4.1 RZ-16-97 - Gilbert Berken, M.D. petitioner/owner - request to rezone
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from C-2 to C-3 for property located on the north side of SW'l"tStreet,
between SW 1"t Avenue/SW 3d Avenue.
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, REZONING THE
FOLLOWNG DESCRIBED LANDS TO-WT: LOT 13, BLOCK 21, "TOWN
OF MODELO", AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 49, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; LOT 14, BLOCK 21,,TOWN OF MODELO', AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 49, OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; LOT 15,
BLOCK 21, "TOWN OF MODELO", AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B,
PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNry, FLORIDA'
AND LOT 16, BLOCK 21, 'TOWN OF MODELO', AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK B PAGE 49, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA FROM PRESENT ZONING CLASSIFIGATION OFC-2 TO A ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF C-3, UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 1OO OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE
EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE." (Second reading of ordinance) (Staff)
Terry Virta, Growth Management Director, advised that the subject site is
presently occupied with multi-family and single family residential. The proposed
rezoning is consistenl with the Comprehensive Plan and compatible with the
current C-3 commercial zoning in the immediate surrounding area. The Planning
& Zoning Board and staff recommend approval.
Dr. Gilbert Berken reported on his efforts to improve the property since it was
purchased and his desire to upgrade to C-3 zoning in an effort to be more
compatible with surrounding properties. He advised that property owners in the
area have no objection to his request and that letters have been supplied to the
City Commission on his behalf. Dr. Berken had no intended use at this time for
the property.
Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing
At Commissioner Bertino's request, Assistant City Attorney Ryan read the
permitted uses in the C-2 and C3 zoning districts.
Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Mikes closed the public
hearing.
The City Commission expressed concern with changing the zoning when there is
no current plans for development and no guarantee on a potential use.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
Etling, to deny the ordinance (RZ-l6-97) with the understanding that Dr. Berken
can bring the rezoning request back once he has a plan for development.
The motion to deny passed on the following roll call vote
MINUTES.REGULAR MEETING 3 AUGUST 26,'1997
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Etling -yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
4.2 VA-20-97 - Willow l\Ianors Retirement Home, Owner/petitioner,
requesting a variance from Section 6.21 oll street parking for property
located on the Southwest corner of SW l"tCourt and SW l"tStreet.
Terry Virta, Growth Management Director, clarified that the variance is connected
to the site plan request under item 5.1 for the expansion of the retirement home
with the addition of an Alzheimer Care Unit. He explained lhat the Dania Zoning
Code requires the addition to have a total of 12.5 spaces, which equates to 13
and that the petitioner is requesting to reduce the space requirement to 1 1 . The
Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval subject to the pelitioner
providing an agreement stipulating that additional off-street parking would be
provided by using the employees' parking lot at the retirement home.
Pete Signore, Andies, lnc., presented a drawing showing that \Mllow Manor
South has 26 parking spaces and that the employee lot on the corner of Stirling
Road and SW 1"t Court has 21 spaces for a total of47 spaces. Eleven more
spaces are being added with the new parking lot. A graph was submitted
showing the usage of the 47 parking spaces for the time period from May 25
through June 7. Mr. Signore presented an agreement for the land currently being
utilized for parking at the retirement home. The agreement confirmed that Parcel
'1 & 2 would only be sold simultaneously to the same purchaser unless Andie's
lnc. could substitute another property for parking similar to spaces in Parcel2
and immediately ad.jacent to Parcel 1 .
Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or
opposition, Mayor Mikes closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Cali, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to
grant the variance (VA-20-97) with the condition that the parking agreement and
any changes to the Site Plan regarding landscaping be made part of the
variance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Etling -yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Since Archie Ryan was listed as the attorney for [t/lr. & Mrs. Signore, Mayor
[\/ikes expressed concern that a legal opinion may be needed to determine
whether there is a conflict of interest since Tim Ryan is handling city business
Attorney Tim Ryan clarified that Archie Ryan, Ryan & Ryan, withdrew
representation of Mr. & Itilrs. Signore.
Assistant City Attorney Ryan recommended to record the parking agreement that
was submitted by Mr. Signore so that it would be included with the property.
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The City Commission agreed.
ITEM 5.1 WAS HEARING AFTER ITEM 4.2
4.3 Public Hearing on Resolution adopting the revised Evaluation and
Appraisal Report.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CIry OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
REVISED EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE CIry OFDANIA,S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING THAT ALL
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWTH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT
AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.'
Leigh Kerr, Planning Consultant for the City, advised that the EAR is an
assessment of the City's Comprehensive Plan between 1988-1995. ln
December 1995, the City transmitted the EAR to the State and the State
submitted their comments back in March 1996. ln August 1996, the City adopted
the EAR with the revisions requested by the State. ln October 1996, the State
created new requirements and Mr. Kerr advised that it has taken staff quite some
time to negotiate with the State since then. ln late July 1997, the State issued a
letter requiring the City to include additional revisions relating to: population
projections, transportation, redevelopment of the eastern part of the County,
coastal management, a post-disaster redevelopment plan, new definitions under
the Growth Management Act, a new housing category, identification of septic
tank areas, and drainage maintenance. Mr. Kerr recommended approval ofthe
Resolution in order to proceed with the planning process.
Mayor Mikes was concerned with minor typographical errors in the document that
may cause holdup from the State as well as some statements being
misconstrued. Mayor Mikes pointed out his following concerns:
Under Traffic Circulation on page 1- ltem 2- NWNE lOth Street connects
Eller Drive and not Mclntosh Road
Under Coastal Element Conditions on Page 5 - change wording to "this is an
existing 2 lane facility that has unique stormwater control ability" due to right
of way.
Under Problems of Development - uncomfortable with wording and
recommended to delete A and B and leave C.
Objective #6-Drainage- on page 4 - remove the wording that the City will
abandon one of its wells.
Mayor I\Iikes opened the public hearing.
David DePriest, 4565 SW 35 Avenue, recommended continuing the resolution
until all concerns and inconsistencies are addressed.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor lt/likes closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed on Paradise Point being delayed should the Resolution be
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continued. Mr. Kerr advised that the Department of Community Affairs must
issue a letter stating that the EAR is sufficient before the City Commission can
approve any amendment and that he was attempting to get approval by
September I for the Paradise Point development.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
Etling, to continue the Resolution to a Special Meeting on September 2 at 7:30
p.m.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling -yes
Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
5.S'TE PLAIVS
ITEM ADDRESSED UNDER 4.25.1 SP-21-97 - Willow Manors Retirement Home,1 50 Stirling Road,
requesting site plan approval for expansion of the home for the purpose
of an Alzheimer's Unit. Property located on the Southwest corner of SW
1't Court and SW 1"t Street.
ln connection with ltem ll4.2,ferry Virta, Growth Management Director,
explained that the Alzheimer Unit is expected to accommodate twenty-five (25)
patients. Mr. Virta mentioned that the petitioner has not provided the calculations
for staff to evaluate the paving and drainage, which would have to be addressed
prior to the building permit being issued. Mr. Virta mentioned that the petitioner
would also have to obtain the necessary storm water permits from Broward
County.
Mr. Pete Signore, Andie's lnc., advised that the Broward County Environmental
Department has approved his drainage for the site and that there are two drains
in the parking lot and one additional drain being installed.
Commissioner Hyde suggested making the Site Plan conditional upon approval
from the Broward County Environmental Division. After further discussion, Bud
Palm, Utilities Director, mentioned that Berry & Calvin seen three catch basins
without any calculations, which is why they felt the drainage and paving was
inadequate.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Cali, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to
approve the site plan with the condition that the drainage meet the standards of
Broward County Department of Environmental Regulation and the City's
Engineering firm.
Commissioner Bertino asked the Building Department to contact Mr. Signore
tomorrow morning and clarify for him exactly what other information is needed so
that his building permit would not be delayed.
MINUTES.REGULAR MEETING 6 AUGUST 26, 1997
ITEM 6.1 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 4.3
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
Commissioner Etling -yes
Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
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ITEM 4.3 WAS HEARD AFTER 5.1
CITIZENS' COMMENTS: COMMENTS BY DANIA CtTtzENs oR TNTERESTED
PARI'ES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF fHE REGULAR AGENDA SHOULD BE GIVEN
lN wRlTlNG OR COMMUNICATED VERBALLY PRIOR TO 4:00 P.M. THE SECOND
dD) AND FoURTH (4rH) MoNDAy oF EASH MoNTH. ooMMENTS oF ANY NATURE
WLL BE RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICE OF THE CIW MANAGER. IN THE EVENT
THAT THE CO'VCER'V REMA'IVS UNRESOLVED, THE CITIZEN (S) OR PARTY WLL
BE ASKED TO ADDRESS THE C'ry COMMISSION DURING THE MEETING.
6.1 David DePriest 4565 SW 35 Avenue
Mr. DePriest expressed his opposition to the County purchasing some 271 acres
of land east of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport from Michael Swerdlow for
$120 million to expand Port Everglades. Mr. DePriest was convinced that the
property would be used to expand the airport with an 1 1,000-foot runway, which
would ultimately devastate homes in Dania, Hollywood and Davie. Mr. DePriest
suggested that the City legal staff review laws relating noise impact on alligators
and a law prohibiting an existing body of water from being moved as this
information might be helpful if the airport expansion goes through.
Mayor Mikes commented on the City's efforts to try to stop the County from
taking industrial tax base to the east and to halt the runway expansion.
7, EXPENDITUREREQUESTS.NONE
8. D'SCUSS'O'VAND POSSIBLE ACTION
8.1 Discussion of request by GNL for temporary construction/office trailer.
(Continued from 8112197 regular meeting) (Staff)
City Manager Smith reported that GNL has submitted a letter requesting to
withdraw their application for a temporary trailer.
8.2 Discussion and possible action concerning adoption of design guidelines
for gasoline service stations. (Continued lrom 8112197 regular meeting)
(Staff)
Terry Virta, Growth Management Director, mentioned that the gas station design
guidLlines from the City of South Miami were presented at the last meeting and
t-hat h" has provided significant modifications to the standards in the form of an
amendment to the zonihg code. Mr. Virta advised that a 500-foot separation
requirement between services stations and language regarding appearance of
the facilities was added.
MINUTES.REGULAR MEETING 7 AUGUST 26, 1997
It was Commissioner Bertino's understanding that the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee sets the guidelines on the exterior facade of all buildings in the
downtown area. City Manager Smith advised that the design guidLlines would
affect the entire city on all commercial structures. He was unable to confirm that
the Downtown Redevelopment Agency was responsible for approving buildingfagades in the downtown area.
Assistant City Attorney Ryan mentioned that after reviewing the Code, he was
unable to locate information confirming that the Community Redevelopment
Master Plan had ever been implemented. A Resolution was adopted to provide
for the plan but the master plan was never enacted. Mr. Ryan explained that the
plan was apparently directed towards redevelopment of slum and blighted areas
where there was a shortage of affordable housing for low and moderate-income
persons.
Based on Commissioner Bertino being Chairman on the Downtown
Redevelopment Committee, he explained that the board's intent was to have a
uniform concept for the downtown buildings and to retain the historical flavor of
the City. Commissioner Bertino thought it would be appropriate to halt all
building in the downtown area by establishing a moratorium until the proper
procedures can be established as outlined in the Code of Ordinances.
Vice-Mayor Cali pointed out that the downtown district is actually a Historical
District and that it should meet the State's requirements to be deemed a Historic
Preservation District.
Mayor Mikes suggested establishing a Downtown Appearance Board to control
community appearance for the US 1 corridor, which could include members from
the Downtown Redevelopment Board.
The City Commission generally agreed to have each Commissioner present their
recommendations to staff on achieving a goal of ensuring compatibility of new
buildings along the US corridor extending to the city's limits.
Commissioner Etling recommended applying the guidelines citywide based on
the potential massive development in the Ravenswood Road and Griffin Road
atea.
Vice-Mayor Cali suggested that staff obtain design guidelines for service stations
and convenient stores from Pompano to be provided to the City Commission at
the special meeting on Tuesday.
8.3 Request for continued use of existing trailer as temporary office for '12-
month period during renovation of existing Medical Examiner's Building
(Staff)
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice-Mayor Cali, to
continue the request to the next regular meeting since the petitioner was not
present.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
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CommissionerBertino-yes CommissionerEtling-yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
8.4 Request by Tile lnternational, lnc. to use temporary tent for annual sale
from August 29 through September 6, 1997. (Staff)
Mark Gallet, Tile lnternational, was present to request permission for a temporary
tent for their annual Labor Day Sale.
Terry Virta, GroMh Management Director, advised that no problems have been
encountered in the past with the sale. He recommended approval subject to the
petitioner receiving approval from the Building Official and Fire Marshall on the
fire retardancy of the tent.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by Vice-Mayor Cali, to
approve the request.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
CommissionerBertino-yes CommissionerEtling-yes
Commissioner Hyde - yes Vice-Mayor Cali-yes
Mayor Mikes - yes
9. APPOINTMENTS
9.'t Two (2) members needed on the Airport Advisory Board.
Commissioner Bertino nominated David DePriest.
9.2 One (1) member needed for the Community Affairs Advisory Board.
Commissioner Bertino nominated Vera Kelly.
9.3 Three (3) members to the Dania Economic Development and Downtown
Redevelopment Board.
9.4 One (1) member needed on Human Relations Board.
Commissioner Etling nominated Margaret Smart.
9.5 Five (5) members on Marine Advisory Board.
Commissioner Bertino nominated Ron Spencer.
9.6 Four (4) members on Occupational License Review Advisory Board'
Commissioner Bertino nominated Cicil Smart.
9.7 One (1) member on Planning & Zoning Board
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Commissioner Bertino nominated John Knight.
9.8 Three (3) citizen nominations for Civil Service Board
10. ADMINISTRATIVEREPORTS
{ 0.1 City Manager
-912197 -7:3O p.m. - workshop and special meeting
*9111197 7:30 p.m. Special Meeting for first Public Hearing on 97/98 budget
-9t23197- 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting for second Public Hearing on 97/98 budget
10.2 City Attorney - no report
11. COMMISSTONCOMMENTS
11.1 CommissionerBertino
Commissioner Bertino mentioned the need to control the vagrancy problems in
the City and to clean up the litter in public right-of-ways. He mentioned the
problems with bus benches being used as advertisement struc{ures and
billboards and those benches could be removed from locations that are not
approved according to the Bus Bench Agreement.
Commissioner Bertino requested the City Manager to check into suspicious
vehicles being parked and lights being on at night at the Boisey Waiters Center
Commissioner Bertino pointed out that children are going to school early in the
mornings while it is still dark and that drivers should be especially cautious.
11.2 CommissionerEtling
Commissioner Etling expressed his sympathy to the family of the young boy who
was killed while diving off the 30th Avenue Bridge last week.
commissioner Etling mentioned his attendance at the Florida League of cities
convention in orlando and information he acquired on rebuilding communities
He mentioned his visits to five cities that have already begun their Mainstreet
Programs and his intentions to present slide information at the next Mainstreet
Program meeting.
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1l.3 Commissioner HYde
commissionerHydeaskedforanupdateonthetypeofretai|establishment
operating in the;ld Kodner calleries building- City Manager Smith reported that
tn" City io". not have the abillty to regulate the type of m^erchandise being sold
at the establishment Since it iS a boutique' HoWeVer, the city can regulate the
type of activity and monitor the site by BSO and Code Enforcement. ln addition,
the business is being cited for their sign not being in compliance with Code
Commissioner Hyde requested to have the telephone on 32 Avenue removed
due to drug problems. City Manager Smith mentioned that a number of newtelephones were requested to be installed in residential areas and that theproperty owners were cautioned about bringing crime to their area.
Commissioner Hyde was saddened by the recent death of Bob Landerville. He
commended Officer Landerville for his professional dedication to Dania over theyears and expressed his sorrow on the loss of a great human being.
1'1.4 Vice Mayor Cali
Vice-Mayor Cali congratulated Chief Frey and his staff for winning a Federal
Grant for Community Policing efforts at Modello Park. Kristen Jones and Stacey
Hoey were commended for the successful Summer Recreational program_
Vice-Mayor Cali advised that the Special Meeting on September 2 would be
addressing Charter issues and the possibility of electing commissioners from
single member districts.
Vice-Mayor Cali read a letter addressed to Vito Mancino advising that the 103d
Congress supported Legislation HR13 1 designating December 7 each year as
"National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day." Mr. Mancino was commended for
honoring the men who lost thelr lives at Pearl Harbor and it was noted that
President Clinton signed the legislation on August 23, 1997 .
Vrce-Mayor Cali extended get-well wishes to City Attorney Frank Adler.
1'l..5 Mayor Mikes
Mayor Mikes mentioned his attendance in Orlando at the League of Cities
Convention on community development and telecommunications. He mentioned
that most of the cities in Florida have established moratoriums on
telecommunication towers and that court rulings have confirmed that the
proposed fees are not a tax but rather a fee for use of right-of-way.
City Manager Smith reported that the Winn Dixie representatives have not
contacted him regarding their sign variance. The sidewalk was constructed at
the Publix Shopping Center and landscaping was placed on the shopping center
property, as the Florida Department of Transportation did not want the trees in
the right-of-ways. Bud Palm, Utilities Director, mentioned that plans were
distributed to the Commission on the locations for the Royal Palms,
City Manager Smith mentioned that he expects to meet with Captain Carney and
Vicky Petersen, BSO, on contract figures for the upcoming budget.
Mayor Mikes was concerned with the impact that a recent publication regarding
boat sale fraud would have on the Dania Marine business. City Manager Smith
advised that it is difficult to do anything about fraudulent business activities.
Commissioner Hyde mentioned that Sgt. Whitford, BSO Marine Unit, has
assured him of their intentions to stop this type of fraudulent activity.
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The meeting adjourned 10.20 p.m.
MAY M IONER
CITY
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