HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-22 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
Mayor McElyea called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Reverend Gregory Pope, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, gave the invocation and all
remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
3. Roll Call
Present:
Mayor: C.K. McElyea
Vice-Mayor: Bob Mikes
Commissioners: Bob Anton
Robert Chunn
Patricia Flury
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
4. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
4.1 Super Boat International Productions, Inc. —John Carbonell (Commissioner Chunn)
John Carbonell, President of Super Boat International Productions, Inc., presented a video of last
year's Super Boat Races. He advised they have obtained a license with APBA-UIM, which will
increase the number of boats in the races. They will have twelve races this year, and they will be
part of the Air and Sea Show in Ft. Lauderdale. He noted they will stage out of Dania Beach
which should bring in twice as much revenue and people than last year. He indicated they
anticipate two million people will attend the event in Ft. Lauderdale this year. He advised they
have made arrangements with the same vendors as last year in Dania Beach for both races. He
noted it is hard to determine how much money will be brought into the City from these races;
most Cities determine the amount from Tourist Development taxes. He commented this year the
event will be better advertised and planned. They are looking for $50,000 from the City for this
year's event; this would be for the national television exposure. The total cost of the event is
$231,000. He noted this exposure would help bring tourists to the City. He indicated they would
create a commercial for the City, which can be shot at any time, to help promote the community.
He noted this would be part of the $50,000 cost. The Air and Sea Show in Ft. Lauderdale will be
in May and they have made arrangements for their production crew to stay at the Marriott
Courtyard in Dania Beach.
City Manager Pato advised he met with Mr. Carbonell and asked for time to develop co-
sponsorships with businesses in the community. He noted he is very supportive of the event and
has already committed to the public safety issues. He remarked he needs a week to ten days to
work on the partnerships.
Commissioner Anton motioned to defer the approval of the Super Boat Race until March
9, 2005; seconded by Vice-Mayor Mikes. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call
vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
4.2 15th Annual Airboat Show and Festival on March 19-20, 2005 at Bass Pro Shops
Sportsman Park
Mark Cruz, Broward County Airboat & Halftrack Conservation Club, 4251 SW 22nd Street,
advised this is the 17`h or 18th Annual event. The event has been at Bass Pro Shops since 1999.
He noted the Sheriff and Fire Departments have been secured for the event.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve the Annual Airboat Show and Festival on March
19-20, 2005; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 5-0
Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
5. Proclamations
5.1 American Cancer Society Proclamation for Colon Cancer Awareness Month - Patricia
Rahmankhah, Community Representative
There was no representative from the American Cancer Society present for the proclamation.
6. Citizen Comments
John Knox, Dania Jai-Alai, advised they are entering the public advertising phase of the Slots
campaign. He remarked the Supervisor of Elections is suggesting it will be a 15-18% turnout.
He noted the public information phase began today on radio and television, and the opposition to
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the "Yes for Better Schools and Jobs" is getting most of the headlines, primarily in Broward
County. He noted in November, the Florida Constitution was amended to allow slot machines at
the seven existing pari-mutuel facilities in South Florida. The money for education is estimated
at $500M statewide, of which $110M should come back to Miami-Dade County ($65M) and
Broward County ($46M). He remarked the Hard Rock hurt the industry when it opened for
business. He commented it would be nice to see traffic and people stop in Dania Beach again.
He advised the City of Hollywood is opposing the Slot Referendum because they are not
receiving any revenue from the pari-mutuel facilities. He noted that Dania Jai Alai does not look
to other cities for assistance for Mutual Aid. He noted the industry does not want to burden the
affected cities with the additional cost associated with the industry. He remarked we need to
educate the public; this is a positive thing for Dania Beach, Dania Jai Alai, South Florida and the
State of Florida.
Vice-Mayor Mikes remarked it makes sense to start at existing facilities that were impacted by
the non-tax paying facilities. He commented the City of Hollywood is looking out for the
interests of the facilities that are located in their city, the Hard Rock and Sun Cruise Casino. He
believes the City of Hollywood is facing a tax crisis because of their CRA operations.
Donna Speer, 4225 SW 74 Avenue, Davie, advised she owns property at 35 SW 5th Street in
Dania Beach. She moved out of the Dania Beach residence in May and had the water turned off
and the billing changed. She noted in December she received a water bill for $786.66 for an
unoccupied building. She noted she spoke with the Finance Director and City Manager. She
• thinks a mistake was made and this is an incredible hardship for her. She asked the Commission
for assistance.
Commissioner Chunn commented there have been a number of people that have complained to
the Commission about similar problems. He noted we need to look into it because some of these
people are very credible. He does not know how we will address it, but something is wrong.
City Manager Pato advised the meter has been checked twice and we have been unable to find
anything wrong. He indicated there had been reports that people had tapped into the outside
faucet. He remarked Ms. Speer denied this by saying there was no outside faucet, however, City
work crews did find some. He indicated we followed our regular procedure to check the meter.
He noted he does not have the power to waive the charge, therefore he told her to come to the
Commission.
Commissioner Flury motioned to adjust Ms. Speer's bill to the average amount for the
previous eleven months; seconded by Commissioner Chunn.
Commissioner Anton questioned how water could flow through a meter that was turned off.
Patricia Varney, Finance Director, clarified the water was not turned off. She indicated Ms.
Speer requested a change of address on May 4`', however, there was no signed request to turn off
the water. The water was not turned off. She noted that City crews investigated the incident
before being contacted by Ms. Speer because of the high reading. She noted the meter had been
calibrated.
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• The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
Debra Hixon, 803 N Golf Drive, Hollywood, advised she is the Assistant Magnet Coordinator at
South Broward High School. She commented the School trains students in Marine Science and
have an extensive Marine Technology Program. They have Summer Programs that allow
students to become entrenched in the Marine Industry and encourae them to seek employment
in this industry. They will be having a benefit dinner on March 1 It at IGFA, and she asked for
support by allowing her to distribute fliers to the people in the audience. She noted that Kathy
Dibona suggested she contact the Commission.
Jay Field, Chairperson of the Dania Beach Human Relations Board, remarked the Board voted to
send a letter to Dr. Brenda Snipes, Supervisor of Elections. Their first concern is the voting
machine does not list the candidates you voted for. The second issue is for better signage for
Precinct 7S. The third issue is to rotate the pollworkers because there is too much familiarity and
voters are not asked for identification.
Kurt Ely, SW Dania, spoke about the Bond issue. He remarked the Commission has worked
hard with the annexed areas to make one Dania Beach. He commented that some Bond issues
represent specific areas, not the entire City, such as the Fire Station and upgrade of the Water
Plant. He commented we need to educate people that these issues affect the overall quality of the
City.
Fernando Vazquez, Public Services Director, clarified the water and sewer improvements are not
included in the Bond Referendum; they are based on SRF funding. The referendum addresses
the facilities that are needed to sustain the water and sewer improvements. He confirmed that
west of 1-95 does not receive City water service. He noted we need to provide security for our
water treatment plant. He noted there is a garage located next to the clear well; we have a diesel
tank 30' away from our clear well; this is not environmentally sound and we could eventually be
cited by the EPA.
Vice-Mayor Mikes remarked the Bond issues were rushed at the last minute and not well thought
out. He personally will not vote for the Bond referendums.
City Manager Pato advised if all Bond referendums are approved, the approximate impact would
be $62 per year for a home assessed at $150,000. He indicated the average home in Dania Beach
is considerably lower, so the cost should be lower for most residents. The charge will be a
separate line item on the tax bill; it will not be included in the ad valorem tax.
Faye Bartelmes, 214 SW 2nd Terrace, remarked she would like something done to slow down
traffic on SW 2nd Avenue; however, she does not want speed bumps.
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• George Jason, 4549 SW 371h Avenue, spoke on behalf of Dania Beach Neighborhoods United.
He remarked he voted today and the voting machine does not tell you who you voted for. He
commented that Dania Beach has a three page ballot with important issues. He is in favor of
approving the Slot Referendum. He noted that Neighborhoods United was formed to try to get
the City to unite and come together. He has heard comments that are tearing the City apart over
the Bond Referendum issues. He remarked the people need to realize it is not separate actions
that should be taken; it should be the entire City because Dania Beach is an entire City and
everybody that lives here should share the improvements going on in Dania Beach. He indicated
promises were made to the annexed areas for fire protection; City Hall needs major renovations
and improvements; and parking facilities are needed. He feels the six Bond items should be a
package, not separate items.
7. Consent Agenda
Items added to Consent Agenda: 7.9 & 7.10
Items pulled from Consent Agenda: 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
7.1 Minutes:
Approve minutes for Abatement Hearing of January 20, 2005
Approve minutes for Regular Meeting of February 9, 2005
7.2 Travel Expenditures: There were no expenditures presented at this meeting.
• 7.3 Bills: There were no bills presented at this meeting.
Resolutions
7.4 RESOLUTION #2005-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A"PERPETUAL BEACH STORM DAMAGE
REDUCTION EASEMENT" IN WHICH BROWARD COUNTY WILL BE THE GRANTEE, IN CONNECTION
WITH THE BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.5 RESOLUTION#2005-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN LIMOUSINES OF
SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES;
PROVIDING THAT THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED $123,760.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Mikes remarked we should review the performance of the company when this
® comes up for renewal.
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• Bonnie Temchuk, Assistant to the City Manager, responded we have not received complaints
regarding the bus transportation. This company has provided new buses and the drivers wear
uniforms. She noted we are looking at the routes because some do not have many riders, and we
will be providing alternate routes.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve Resolution #2005-034; seconded by Commissioner
Flury. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Out of the Room Mayor MMcElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
7.6 RESOLUTION #2005-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY
OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMAS DEVELOPMENT-
HIDDEN HARBOR, LLC, RELATED TO ACCESS TO GRIFFIN MARINE PARK AND A RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT TO BE KNOWN AS THE OAKS AT HIDDEN HARBOR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Mikes asked if there was anything in the agreement that made the City Attorney
uncomfortable.
City Attorney Ansbro responded no.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve Resolution #2005-035; seconded by Commissioner
Flury. The motion carried on the following 3-1 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Out of the Room Mayor McElyea No
Commissioner Flury Yes
7.7 RESOLUTION#2005-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARAGON
GROUP, INC. D/B/A DANIA JAI ALAI, INC. AND SUMMERSPORT ENTERPRISES, LLLP, A FLORIDA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SLOT
MACHINES AT THE "DANIA JAI ALAI FACILITY"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Mikes asked the City Manager if there were any problems.
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City Manager Pato responded there were no problems. He noted the timetable has changed
because of the issues referred to by Mr. Knox.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve Resolution #2005-036; seconded by Commissioner
Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Out of the Room Mayor MMcElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
7.8 RESOLUTION #2005-037
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE CITY HEALTH PLAN CONSULTANT SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
MARKET CONTRIBUTION, BENEFITS COMPARISONS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS WITH
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING GROUPS, DEVELOPMENT OF A FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS,
ANALYSIS OF PROPOSALS, ASSISTANCE WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $19,500.00 FROM THE RHODES INSURANCE GROUP, INC.; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Mikes asked the City Manager to explain why we needed an outside consultant.
• City Manager Pato asked Mary McDonald, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management,
to explain the issue to the Commission.
Ms. McDonald advised several workshops have been held during the past year to talk about the
health plan. The General Employees Union is open to a re-opener as part of the contract
negotiations which puts us in a position to be able to look forbids. She noted the problem we
face is our plan design is so unusual and the benefits we offer are outdated that no provider will
bid on it. She advised the consultant is an expert and has worked with other cities trying to make
the same change. She noted we are not looking to change the benefits provided to the
employees; we are looking to provide a comprehensive cost efficient plan. She indicated we
need to insure that we are analyzing everything correctly and getting the results we want so that,
hopefully, we will have more than a one or two year contract with the health provider.
Vice-Mayor Mikes remarked some employees are concerned that this is a step in removing the
one benefit they all rely on. He remarked we have employees who work five days a week and
others that work eight days a month with other full-time employment; this is something we need
to look at. He remarked the people who are working five days are not getting the compensation
level other groups in our City have, and he thinks it should be progressive. He does not think the
medical coverage for someone who is doing the physical labor around the City, and not getting
the high pay, should pay an extremely large percentage of their income just to cover their basic
health benefits. He indicated we have other people working eight days a month, visiting Europe
in the summer, and driving around in Cadillacs and Mercedes. He hopes we never cut benefits
on the working people that maintain the streets, highways and everything else in the City because
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• we have other people that have gotten so expensive in this City that we had to take basic benefits
away from other people. He suggested a progressive system where you do not take more than a
certain percentage of someone's income for that basic benefit, so that someone making a higher
salary pays more than someone making a lower salary.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve Resolution #2005-037; seconded by Commissioner
Chunn.
Commissioner Flury commented the current plan is terrible, and must have been written by in-
house staff. She noted it does not have to do with the employees' health care; it is how we deal
with the providers. She remarked there has never been any management of the health care plan
in this organization. She stated there is no intent to adversely affect any employee's health care;
the intent is to provide them with more health care opportunities.
The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
Addendum
7.9 RESOLUTION#2005-
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING
THAT THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL DEFER APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF
HOLLYWOOD APPLICATION FOR A REGIONAL ACTIVITY CENTER AMENDMENT, PC 05-1 and PCT
05-1,TO ALLOW FOR FURTHER STUDY OF THE IMPACTS OF SUCH AMENDMENT ON NEIGHBORING
CITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Vice-Mayor Mikes requested this item. He noted this amendment will amount to several
thousand more buildable units in the City of Hollywood. He noted we have a problem with some
of the Regional Facilities that may impact the City of Dania Beach. He suggested we ask the
Planning Council to look at the study and the infrastructure to help us determine the impacts on
the City of Dania Beach. He indicated it is also controversial within the City of Hollywood.
Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the Resolution requesting Broward County
Planning Council to defer approval of the City of Hollywood Application for a Regional
Activity Center Amendment; seconded by Vice-Mayor Mikes. The motion carried on the
following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
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7.10 RESOLUTION #2005-038
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING
SENATE BILL 1192 AND HOUSE BILL 0651 PERTAINING TO PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION WHICH
WOULD EXEMPT MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES WITH A RESIDENTIAL SERVICE ADDRESS
FROM THE FLORIDA COMMUNICATIONS TAX; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items
7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, and 7.9; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the
following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no proposals presented at this meeting.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
• 9.1 ORDINANCE #2005-005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," SECTION 4.20
"APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS," TO REVISE THE "SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS" FOR THE
C-1 AND C-2 ZONING DISTRICTS FOR HOTELS, MOTELS, ATHLETIC CLUBS, MUSIC SCHOOLS,
RESTAURANTS AND BARS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance.
Corinne Church, City Planner, advised this text amendment would correct a 2002 amendment
that permitted hotels and motels to have a 100 room minimum; however, the intent was to have
the 100 room minimum be permitted as a Special Exception. We will continue to require the 100
room minimum, but we will require it to be a Special Exception. The second item addressed is
noise impacts for certain commercial activities that are located within the same building as
residential uses. These uses would include restaurants, bars with live entertainment, athletic
clubs and music schools. We are requesting these be permitted as Special Exception if shared
with residential units. She noted the P&Z Board recommended approval.
Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or
opposition, he closed the Public Hearing.
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• Vice-Mayor Mikes motioned to approve Ordinance #2005-005, on first reading; seconded
by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
10. Commission Comments
10.1 Commissioner Anton
Commissioner Anton commented there will be a Public Forum at the Sheraton on February 24'h
between 2:00-4:00 p.m. with complimentary parking, regarding the expansion of the airport. He
noted that early voting is available at the Hollywood Satellite office.
10.2 Commissioner Chunn
Commissioner Chunn commented what he meant earlier when he said he did not care was that he
will not compromise his standards for doing the right thing. He commented he does his best to
do community service work and wanted to recognize some people who came to Dania Beach
today to paint the house of a lady that was cited. He also commended Mimi Donley for helping
the woman. He complimented the Mayor for his years of helping people in the community. He
thanked God for being kind to him and blessing him.
10.3 Commissioner Flury
Commissioner Flury reminded everyone to vote on March gcn
10.4 Vice-Mayor Mikes
Vice-Mayor Mikes remarked he has been here for 16 years and he would like to see the City go
in the right direction. He commented there have been a number of interesting candidates,
including some challengers with some pretty good qualifications. He thinks a lot will happen to
the City in the next few years, and he is concerned about the CRA. He noted he has worked hard
to get more ownership in the City and less rentals. He commented a problem is that anybody in
political office gets offered opportunities. He noted he is always looking for integrity because
there are too many conflicts of interests because the job does not pay that much, yet the
Commission controls so much money. He indicated he raised the pay for Commissioners and cut
the amount of campaign contributions. He remarked you need Commissioners up here as
independent as possible; they not only affect the millions of dollars, but also your basic safety.
He remarked he has been here for 16 years and he has never taken a dollar from anybody, and
does not own any more real estate than what he did when he took the job. He noted this was
very unusual. He remarked the best situation is to try to find somebody who is independent of
current business interests in the City and most particularly, real estate because commercial real
estate is where the money is. He suggested the voters not elect someone who will develop a
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® clique on the Commission by forming a three person vote. He urged for more voter turnout on
March Bch
10.5 Mayor McElyea
Mayor McElyea remarked there are seven streetlights that our out between Dockers and Beach
Boulevard. He commented on an article that appeared in the newspaper over the weekend. He
remarked it was good, with one exception about an article that referred to him and Johnny
Cessna when they were nine years old. He clarified that they did not steal tomatoes; they only
took the ones that Johnny Cessna's father was going to throw away.
11. Discussion and Possible Action
11.1 RESOLUTION #2005-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER, IVAN PATO, OF A $5,000.00 BONUS FOR HIS
NEGOTIATING EFFORTS RELATING TO SLOT MACHINES AND THE ANTICIPATED RETURN OF THE
`SEA FAIR' MARINA TO CITY CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Tabled on January 25,2005)
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution.
Commissioner Anton moved to table Resolution #2005-019 until we have a signed
agreement; seconded by Commissioner Chunn.
Vice-Mayor Mikes commented we should set out tasks, over and above the normal duties, for the
City Manager every year during his Performance Evaluation. He commented this is what Pay for
Performance is about and hoped the future Commission would support this. He recognized that
the City Manager is a good negotiator.
The motion carried on the following 5-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Anton Yes Vice-Mayor Mikes Yes
Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes
Commissioner Flury Yes
11.2 Discussion of nominations for the 2004 Dr. Herman Wrice Award (Vice-Mayor
Mikes)
Vice-Mayor Mikes reminded the Commission it was time to nominate someone for the annual
award.
Mayor McElyea nominated Robert Chunn.
• Vice-Mayor Mikes questioned if we should nominate sitting Commissioners for the award.
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Commissioner Chunn remarked there are people who did some very brave things that nobody
knows anything about. He commented that he has yet to see anyone do what Rose Belcher did
by putting her life on the line.
Commissioner Flury thought the City Clerk should advise the Commission one month before
nominations are due. She does not think nominations should be made on the spur of the
moment.
Vice-Mayor Mikes responded his intent was for the Commissioners to think about nominations.
Mayor McElyea withdrew his nomination.
Commissioner Flury indicated seated Commissioners should not be nominated.
12. Appointments
There were no appointments at this meeting.
13. Administrative Reports
• 13.1 City Manager
City Manager Pato commented on the declining revenues at I.T. Parker. He remarked the
present Board is about to expire when the Commission changes and we have already started to
look into it. He noted we would bring a report of options to the Commission in one month.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no further reports.
13.3 City Clerk—Reminders
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. —Town Hall Meeting and City Hall Tour
Tuesday, March 8, 2005 —General Election Day
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 —7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 7:00 p.m. —Commission Organizational Meeting
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 — 7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting
Thursday,March 24, 2005 —6:00 p.m. —Abatement Hearing
14. Adjournment
Mayor McElyea adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
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LOUISE STILSON
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APPROVED: March 9, 2005
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