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HomeMy WebLinkAbout625 - MINUTES - City Commission • MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order Mayor McElyea called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Alle ig ance Father Roger Holoubek, St. Maurice Catholic Church, gave the invocation and all remained standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. 3. Roll Call Present: Mayor: C.K. McElyea Commissioners: Bob Anton Robert Chunn Patricia Flury City Manager: Ivan Pato City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Louise Stilson Absent: Vice-Mayor Bob Mikes 4. Presentations and Special Event Approvals 4.1 Request by Father Roger Holoubek, representing St. Maurice Catholic Church, to hold their Annual Country Fair, November 11-14, 2004, on Church grounds located at 2851 Stirling Road, Dania Beach. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised the Church holds this event every year. The Fire Marshal has indicated that one Paramedic is required to be on duty during the hours of operation. Police Chief Cowart has provided a schedule of on-site BSO and Florida Highway Patrol security. Commissioner Anton motioned to approve Father Holoubek's request, with the recommendations; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 4.2 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to reduce the rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center to $350.00, by Main Street Semi-Annual Antique Show, to be held January 6-9, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kurt Ely advised this is the same price they paid in July. Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the recommendation to reduce the rental fee for Main Street; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 4.3 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to waive the rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center by Dania Beach Elementary for their Annual Fundraiser to be held on January 22, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. Kurt Ely advised this was for the Red Hot Ball event. This year the funds will be spent at Dania Elementary and Collins Elementary. • Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve the recommendation to waive the rental fee for Dania Beach Elementary; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 4.4 Request by Kurt Ely, Chairman, I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board, to reduce the rental fee for the use of the I.T. Parker Center to $160.00 by Main Street to hold their Red Tie Ball on March 5, 2005, from 8:00 a.m.'to midnight. Kurt Ely advised this will be the first time this event is held at the I.T. Parker Center. The $160 is the actual out-of-pocket cost to the City. Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve the recommendation to reduce the rental fee for Main Street; seconded by Commissioner Flury. The motion carried on the following 4- 0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes Minutes of Regular Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. 4.5 Presentation to Fay and Bob Bartelmes for"Herman Wrice" award. Mayor McEI ea and City Manager Pato presented a plaque to Bob and Fay Bartelmes for their Y Y assistance in helping to lead the community in the fight against drugs and other criminal activities. 4.6 General Employee of the Month for September 2004 Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, presented Jim Savage, Building Inspector, the Employee of the Month award for September 2004. Mr. Savage has been with the City for almost 6 years, and was nominated by his coworkers for his work ethic and promoting a positive image of the City. 5. Proclamations 5.1 National Epilepsy Awareness Month 6. Citizen Comments There were no citizens to speak at this meeting. 7. Consent Agenda Items removed from Consent Agenda: Item#7.7 and Item#7.13 —Continued until November 9, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Flury removed Items #7.4, 7.5 and 7.6. 7.1 Minutes Approve minutes for CRA Board Meeting of October 14, 2004 Approve minutes for Special Commission Meeting-CRA of October 14, 2004 7.2 Travel Expenditures: There were no expenditures for this meeting. 7.3 Bills: There were no bills for this meeting. Resolutions 7.7 RESOLUTION 92004-184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE BEACH MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT EXISTING BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH FOR MAINTENANCE AND TRASH REMOVAL SERVICES AT DANIA BEACH, INCLUDING PARKING LOT AND LITTER PICKUP; PROVIDING THAT THE FOURTH AMENDMENT SHALL BE RETROACTIVE TO OCTOBER 1, 2004; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Continued until November 9, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. Minutes of Regular Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. 7.8 RESOLUTION #2004-185 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO REPLENISH THE DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE IN THE GENERAL FUND TO AN AMOUNT OF $500,000.00 FOR LEGAL, CONSULTING AND OTHER FEES REQUIRED TO PROTECT CITY RESIDENTS, HOMES, AND BUSINESSES THREATENED BY PROPOSED AIRPORT EXPANSION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.9 RESOLUTION #2004-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FROM ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 ($.508 per gallon) IN FISCAL YEAR 04/05, UNDER CITY OF POMPANO BEACH CO-OP BID H-65-04, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.10 RESOLUTION #2004-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE BULK HIGH-CALCIUM QUICKLIME FROM CARMEUSE LIME INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ($112.52 PER TON), UNDER THE CITY OF BOCA RATON QUICKLIME BID NO. 2002-63 VALID THROUGH AUGUST, 2005, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • 7.11 RESOLUTION 92004-1 8 8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE DIESEL FUELS FROM MACMILLAN OIL CO. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000.00 IN FISCAL YEAR 04/05, UNDER BROWARD COUNTY CO-OP BID #D104018BI01; WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.12 RESOLUTION #2004-189 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REAGENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000.00 IN FISCAL YEAR 04105, UNDER SOUTHEAST FLORIDA CO-OP BID 4R-2002-184, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7.13 RESOLUTION #2004-190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD AND THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, UNDER WHICH HOLLYWOOD WILL PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Continued until November 9, 2004, at 7.00 p.m. Minutes of Regular Meeting 4 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 P.M. Ordinances- (Title read by City Attorney) 7.14 ORDINANCE #2004-036 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER (PART IX, "CITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT", ARTICLE 2, "CITY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD", SECTION 1, "ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP") TO PROVIDE THAT A DESIGNEE OF THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MAY SERVE AS AN EX-OFFICIO (NON-VOTING) MEMBER OF THE BOARD AS DIRECTED BY STATE LAW; FURTHER, AMENDING SECTION 19-21 ("MEETINGS") OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CHANGE THE TIME OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) 7.15 ORDINANCE 92004-03 8 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE REZONING REQUEST BY MARK KIESER, WITH CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, REPRESENTING STEPHEN ST. CLAIR FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF NW 9TH AVENUE BETWEEN NW 3 PLACE AND NW 3 TERRACE (SOUTH OF 901 GRIFFIN ROAD - COMPETITION CYCLE CENTER) WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM C-3 (COMMERCIAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF C-4 (COMMERCIAL), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING) Commissioner Anton motioned to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of • items 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6, and to continue Items 7.7 and 7.13 until November 9, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes Items removed from Consent Allenda: 7.4 Approval of payment for Park Fees in lieu of dedication for property located east of SE 5th Street on the north side of Sheridan Street for Calvin Giordano & Associates, Inc. (PL-20-03) City Attorney Ansbro advised the property is located east of SE 5th Avenue. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised in April 2003, the Commission approved the plat; the project site plan was later approved for 87 multi-family residential units. The plat was approved with the condition the applicant come back for approval of the Park Fee prior to obtaining a building permit. The property includes a clubhouse and swimming pool which reduces the dedication percent. The applicant is required to pay $138,880 to the Park Fund. • Commissioner Flury remarked she would rather receive property than cash. But it is probably Minutes of Regular Meeting 5 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. too late because the property has already been designed and it is too late to take a piece of the • property. She questioned if there was a way to get property instead of money with future projects. Mr. Leeds responded in the affirmative. Commissioner Flury motioned to approve the payment of Park Fees; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 3-1 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea No 7.5 RESOLUTION #2004-182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2005 FORD F-250 SD PICKUP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,437.00 FROM THE SEWER FUND AND ONE(1)2005 FORD F-250 SD PICKUP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF$29,317.00 FROM THE WATER FUND FROM DUVAL FORD UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION&ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' CONTRACT NO. 04-12-0823, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution. Commissioner Flury pulled this item because there is no backup material that refers to the existing vehicles. She is concerned because these vehicles will remain on our insurance policy. Fernando Vazquez, Director of Public Services, apologized for not including the information. He explained the vehicles are 15 years old and will be auctioned as quickly as possible. Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Resolution #2004-182; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 7.6 RESOLUTION 42004-183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE (1) 2005 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,578.00 FROM THE SEWER FUND FROM DON REID FORD UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION & ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' CONTRACT NO. 04-12-0823, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution. Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Resolution 92004-183 seconded by • Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Minutes of Regular Meeting 6 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. ® Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 8. Bids and Requests for Proposals There were no proposals for this meeting. 9. Public Hearings and Site Plans City Attorney Ansbro announced an advertisement was published for an appeal by South Florida Motocross. He advised the City Commission directed that the applicant, or anyone associated with the facility, was not to come back for any further extensions. He remarked that he advised the applicant and Mr. Leeds that this appeal would not be heard. He also spoke with the applicant's attorney today. 9.1 ORDINANCE #2004-033 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 12-52 "SPECIFIC STANDARDS" OF ARTICLE III "HAZARD REDUCTION" OF CHAPTER 12 "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH; DELETING REFERENCES TO THE EIGHT FOOT NGVD (NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM) FLOOD ELEVATION REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) (Continued from October 12, 2004 Commission Meeting) City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, recommended a continuance until November 23, 2004. Commissioner Chunn motioned to continue Ordinance 92004-033 until November 23, 2004, at 7:00 p.m.; seconded by Commissioner Flury. Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 9.2 ORDINANCE #2004-034 • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE"AIRPORT COMMERCE CENTER" PLAT, SUCH PROPERTY BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF Minutes of Regular Meeting 7 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. GRIFFIN ROAD AND RAVENSWOOD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND LEGALLY • DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC USE OF ALL STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS AS SHOWN ON SUCH PLAT OF THE "AIRPORT COMMERCE CENTER" PLAT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SECOND READING) City Attorney Ansbro advised Item #9.2 and Item #9.3 were quasi-judicial matters and swore-in those who would speak on the matter. He asked the Commission to disclose if they had contact with anyone on this matter. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Ordinance. Commissioner Anton advised he spoke with John Milledge on this matter. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, advised the applicant is requesting two items: a plat request and a request to use the flex rule. He recommended the flex allocation be granted until November 1, 2006, with the condition the applicant obtain County Commission Plat approval in one year. He noted the applicant can request permanent allocation under the flex rule at a later date. Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. John Milledge, representing the applicant, stated they agreed with the staff recommendation. The property has been used as a storage yard, but will be developed into a quality project. This is the first step in obtaining County approval. He commented they were working closely with the Manager on the details of the development. Seeing as there was no one else to speak in favor or opposition, Mayor McElyea closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve Ordinance #2004-034, on second reading; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 9.3 RESOLUTION #2004-191 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST BY CRAVEN THOMPSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. ON BEHALF OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH B. HODGES, TO ASSIGN 20% OF COMMERCIAL FLEX ACREAGE (INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL RULE) FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF GRIFFIN ROAD AND RAVENSWOOD ROAD, DANIA BEACH; LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT"A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Ansbro read the title of the Resolution. Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. • Minutes of Regular Meeting 8 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Chunn motioned to approve Resolution #2004-191; seconded by Commissioner Anton. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 9.4 ORDINANCE 42004-037 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER'S ERROR IN THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2004-009 TO REINSTATE THE"IROM" ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY ADOPTION OF ARTICLE 18 "INDUSTRIAL-RESEARCH-OFFICE-MARINE (IROM) DISTRICT"; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CERTAIN TEXT IN ARTICLE 4,"SCHEDULE OF USE REGULATIONS" AND"SCHEDULE OF LOT YARD AND BULK REGULATION" REGARDING THE INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (IG) ZONING DISTRICT; 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, explained the error occurred when they amended the IG zoning district. Mayor McElyea opened the Public Hearing. Seeing as there was no one to speak in favor or opposition, he closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Flury motioned to approve Ordinance #2004-037, on first reading; seconded by Commissioner Chunn. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Anton Yes Commissioner Flury Yes Commissioner Chunn Yes Mayor McElyea Yes 10. Commission Comments 10.1 Commissioner Anton Commissioner Anton reminded everyone that Halloween was coming up, and cautioned them to keep an eye on the children out in the streets. He asked everyone to be careful while driving. 10.2 Commissioner Chunn Commissioner Chunn thanked God, ABC Thrift Store, Dismas House, and everyone who has contributed to people in need. He commented that he makes this statement because people ask God for help, but very few ever thank God for what they do have. He stated he has been blessed. 10.3 Commissioner Flury Minutes of Regular Meeting 9 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. Commissioner Flury mentioned Ordinances the Commission adopts, but ignores, such as ® newspaper racks, shopping carts, house numbers and bus benches. She commented the bus benches should be green and white. She has noticed they are multi-colored and asked if someone could contact the responsible party. She asked Mr. Leeds for updates. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, apologized for not having the information tonight. He stated he spoke with the Code Officer last week and they will begin a program to periodically check homes that abut alleys to see if the numbers are visible. The problem is that the Code does not require the numbers to be lit at night. He advised the City Attorney was waiting for a lawsuit to be resolved on news racks and asked him to comment on the issue. City Attorney Ansbro advised the City of Plantation has updated its Ordinance on news racks. He remarked before we start taking the news racks off the street, after giving the vendors the opportunity to make the colors conform, then we will decide if we want to give up some of the more stringent requirements. We are waiting to see what happens with the lawsuit in Plantation. He remarked we cannot control news racks that are installed on private property, but we could direct that all future site plans would require news racks to comply with the Ordinance. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, responded the requirement could be included in the site plan review. Commissioner Flury questioned the Ocean Development Property. Larry Leeds, Director of Community Development, responded the developer met with the City Planner, and they anticipate receiving plans in April 2005. He remarked that we received a letter from Broward County advising the developer has received all of his environmental permits. City Attorney Ansbro commented the variance allowed a six month interval to bring back the plans. He advised he received an executed and recorded Unity of Title from the applicant. Commissioner Flury thanked everyone involved in planning the Centennial Celebration at DCOTA, especially Kathy, Mehgan, Gary Garofalo, and the City of Hollywood for the proclamation. Commissioner Flury brought up the memo from the City Clerk requesting that poll workers be contracted through the Supervisor of Elections office. She is comforted that the City handles it in-house, but conceded it is a big job. She recommended this be included as a discussion item on the next agenda. 10.4 Vice-Mayor Mikes—Absent from this meeting. 10.5 Mayor McElyea Mayor McElyea mentioned that most Police vehicles have lights which would enable the officers to see the numbers on houses. He also mentioned that shutters should be removed from • buildings in the City. He questioned if we should put an Ordinance in effect. Minutes of Regular Meeting 10 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. ® The City Commission agreed to ask the City Attorney to develop an Ordinance to require shutters to be removed within 30 days of a hurricane. Mayor McElyea remarked he received a memo from Kristen Jones about free mosquito repellant from the Broward County Health Department. They have a surplus supply and we will distribute it at various locations in the City. Mayor McElyea mentioned that he received a phone call from a gentleman at the Adirondack Trailer Park regarding Code Enforcement. 11. Discussion and Possible Action 12. Appointments The City Clerk advised Sophie Steele and Thomas Sette desired to be reappointed to the Dania Beach Housing Authority Board. Mayor McElyea remarked he would make the appointments. ® 13. Administrative Reports 13.1 City Manager City Manager Pato advised he received a phone call from the Mayor of our Sister City, and they will not be able to visit until after January 2005. City Manager Pato advised he attended the ICMA Conference in San Diego and it provided him an opportunity to compare the difficult issues that many areas have to deal with. Professional Administrators discussed unfunded mandates, fuel increases, and using Reserves to balance the Budget. He remarked that interviews have been conducted and we are close to replacing the Building Official. He complimented the City Clerk and her department for making progress in Records Management. Commissioner Flury agreed with City Manager Pato that the City Clerk's office has done a wonderful job with records management. 13.2 City Attorney—Attorney Ansbro had no additional comments for this meeting. 13.3 City Clerk—Meeting Reminder Thursday, October 28, 2004—6:00 p.m. Workshop—Charter Review Minutes of Regular Meeting I I Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday, October 26,2004—7:00 p.m. Thursday,November 4, 2004—6:00 p.m.—Workshop—Charter Review ® Tuesday,November 9, 2004—7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting Thursday,November 18, 2004—6:00 p.m. —Abatement Hearing Tuesday, November 23, 2004— 7:00 p.m. —Regular Commission Meeting Commissioner Anton advised he would not be able to attend the Abatement Hearing on Thursday, November 18th. He will be out of town for the week. 14. Adjournment Mayor McElyea adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. / - CITY OF DANIA BEACH -.ATTEST: C.K. MCELYtA ti MAYOR-COMMISSIONER _'LOUISE STILSON -,' CITY CLERK' APPROVED: November 9, 2004 Minutes of Regular Meeting 12 Dania Beach City Commission Tuesday,October 26,2004—7:00 p.m.