HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-08 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2003
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Anton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
* Pastor Ronald Scott, Restoration Outreach Center
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor: Bob Anton
Vice-Mayor: C.K. McElyea
Commissioners: Robert H. Chunn, Jr.
Pat Flury
Bob Mikes
City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Clerk: Charlene Johnson
4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS:
4.1 Ella Jane Hughes urged the City Commission to select a city manager who resides
within the City.
4.2 Barbara Melvin asked for information about the construction and operation of the
swimming pool at Patrick J. Meli Park and urged the City to close the gate at night at the park to
ward off crime and keep vandals out.
4.3 John Chapman, 450 SE 7 Street, President of Townhouse East Condominium,
expressed his dissatisfaction with the way that he was treated at a December 18 meeting with
City Manager Pato and Director Laurence Leeds.
4.4 Terry Hale Hicks requested clarification on whether Hollywood or Dania Beach controls
the lights going over the bridge on SW 30 Avenue and SW 45 Street.
City Manager Pato advised that the City of Dania Beach does not own the bridge nor does the
City have any responsibility for the bridge at SW 30 Avenue and that Broward County is
responsible and that staff is also dealing with Hollywood on the matter. Mr. Pato advised that a
letter has been written to the County Manager.
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4.5 Charlene Scalese encouraged the public to attend an Easter celebration at Mullikin Park
•` on April 19 at 11:00 a.m. that is sponsored by City of Dania Beach, BSO and Dania Beach Civic
Association. On the same day, she encouraged attendance at the 90th anniversary for Dania
Elementary School and South Broward High School being sponsored by DCOTA.
Ms. Scalese thanked the City Commission for being appointed back on the Airport Advisory
Board.
Ms. Scalese mentioned that it has been 3 months since she asked City Manager Pato to install
a new American Flag at City Hall. She also asked that yellow ribbons be tied around trees to
support the troops in Iraq.
City Manager Pato advised that he was not aware of the flag request until this past week and
that City Clerk Johnson is working with the American Legion to identify and review existing
locations where American Flags are located and to install new flags at other City locations.
4.6 Jay Hamilton requested additional police presence in the western portion of the City and
expressed his concern for the lack of control over speeding on Griffin Road. He mentioned the
need for the stop light to be installed at 27th Avenue & Griffin Road and asked that the speed
limit be reduced from 30 MPH on 27th Avenue for the safety of the neighborhood. He mentioned
that his house has been burglarized and his car has been pilfered this past year and urged BSO
to provide more police enforcement.
4.7 Les Heath mentioned that a tree in his swale area has cracked the sidewalk and that he
has spend money to make repairs, however, the tree is too large for the area. He asked
permission to have the tree removed and was advised by Director Leeds that the removal of the
tree required City Commission approval. Mr. Heath agreed to plant a new tree in place of the old
tree.
Director Leeds advised that the tree removal request would need to come back to the City
Commission and that he would review the tree situation with Mr. Heath since a healthy tree
cannot be removed.
4.8 George Neff,.801 East Dania Beach Boulevard, explained that he was unable to stay for
the public hearing Item 9.1 for Treasure Cove and stated his opposition to the variance request
and urged preservation of the manatee.
4.9 George Jason, President of the Dania Beach Neighborhoods United, urged the City
Commission to see if there is something that BSO could do to stop people from going through
trash and stealing a person's identity information.
Mr. Jason advised that a meeting was scheduled April 18 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with precinct
clerks to discuss recent precinct boundary line changes and over staffing at the precincts during
the elections. City Clerk Johnson advised that the Broward County Supervisor of Elections
Office determined staffing at the precincts and that they base it on the number of registered
voters in each precinct. Precincts in excess of 25 registered voters cannot be combined with
another precinct and must function independently.
Commissioner Flury commended Mr. Jason for his community support but asked that all
meetings and matters relating to the election process or precinct boundary lines be coordinated
through City Clerk Johnson's office.
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• Commissioner Mikes stated that the civic associations should not be representing to the
Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office that the City supports any changes to precinct
boundary lines.
Mr. Jason assured Commissioner Mikes that he is only gathering information on problems that
may have been experienced in this past election and that he would not send any letters without
the City's full knowledge.
4.9 Reverend Tannie Lewis expressed his dissatisfaction with the actions and decisions
imposed on him by City Manager Pato in regards to the sidewalk problem that exists at his
residence and reported that his attorney is now handling the matter.
After proclamations were presented, Mike Sheridan, Public Works/Utilities Director, explained
that he was aware of the sidewalk matter at Reverend Lewis' house and that he was able to
have a consultant review the site. Reverend Lewis did provide a survey, however, the survey
stakes were no longer present. Mr. Sheridan advised that another survey was conducted by the
City and Reverend Lewis was correct that the City does encroach on his property not by 2 feet
but by 3 feet. Because of the proximity of the property line to the roadway, the only alternative to
resolving the problem is to remove the sidewalk completely and restore the property with sod.
Mr. Sheridan advised that a letter is being legally reviewed by City Attorney Ansbro and that the
letter should be sent shortly to Reverend Lewis.
Vice Mayor McElyea suggested that Mr. Sheridan review the CDBG grant that was involved with
the installation of the sidewalks because the contractor for the grant made the mistake and
• should be bonded. He also advised that the engineer for the CDBG project must have certified
the plans and that the warranty may still be in effect. He thought this could save the City money
and reduce Public Works involvement.
5. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS:
5.1 Presentation of City of Dania Beach Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area Plan. (Staff)
Shekira Brown, Research Associate for FAU, advised that the presentation is a joint venture
with the FAU Cantonese Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions and Dania Beach
community members who have been involved in the Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area Plan
process. She reported that the center's goal is to work with the policy makers and the public in
the pursuit options for managing growth while preserving natural systems promoting a strong
economy and planning livable communities. Ms. Brown recognized the FAU project members:
Sylvia Cohen, Sarah Furrell, Brady Woods, Andrew Clay and Director James Murly.
The plan was co-presented by the Dania Beach community members: Derrick Hankerson and
Brenda Blackmon from the College Gardens Neighborhood Association, Joe Van Aren and Lisa
Young from the Dania Beach Heights Civic Association, Bobbie Grace from Sun Garden Isles.
Ms. Brown thanked staff members Bonnie Temchuk and Laurence Leeds for assisting FAU and
the community as well as those residents who have provided their input with the plan.
Ms. Brown advised that the planning Grant was provided through a grant from the State of
Florida and partnership agreement between the City of Dania Beach and FAU that provided a
holistic approach to dealing with revitalization and quality of life issues in the study area. The
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study area is located centrally with the City and includes neighborhoods of College Gardens,
Dania Beach Heights and Sun Gardens Isles (study area west of downtown, bounded by Old
Griffin Road to the north, FEC railway and US #1 to the east, Sheridan Street to the south,
Bryan Road and JA Ely Boulevard to the west). The neighborhoods vary in size and
demographics and share some commonalities and according to the 2000 census, the study
area includes 6200 of the 28,000 residents within the City. Portions of the study area are
adjacent to the main street area and overlap the proposed Community Redevelopment Area
(CRA) currently under review by Broward County. The planning process consisted of FAU
researching existing conditions in the communities and conducting strategic analysis and
capturing the vision of the community and converting the information into a set of goals,
objectives and recommendations for the neighborhoods. The planning process spanned more
than 10 months and public workshops were conducted and over 1600 notices were sent out.
The community members each summarized their areas of the plan and presented the goals and
recommendations outlined in the plan (see attached plan).
Commissioner Flury was very impressed with the presentation and stated that serious
community input and ownership are evident and that funding must now be the focus through
grant opportunities to make the plan successful.
Commissioner Mikes agreed that the plan is very good, however, he expressed concern for
implementation as the City does not have the resources or staff to handle the plan. He
recommended that the plan be referred back to staff to work with FAU and the community to
determine if the plan could be implemented on a phase by phase basis with a focus on
prioritizing the most important parts of the program with consideration for proper staffing and
resources that are available. Commissioner Mikes commented on his efforts over the years to
change the make up of the community from rental to home ownership properties to help the City
progress. Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of researching grant opportunities to
see if many rental properties can be converted to single family home ownership and that there
are other areas in the City that also need assistance. He agreed that code changes could be
made relatively quickly, however, the City Commission must consider the CRA, Main Street, the
complexities of setting land trusts and overlapping jurisdictions that must be worked out before
the plan can be implemented.
Commissioner Flury was not hesitant in supporting the plan as the plan does not have a
financial aspect in it and there are certain things that cannot be done until funding is available.
The plan allows for a phasing in of all the projects on a priority basis and this is not something
that will happen over night and would most likely take years. The plan does motivate the
community to continue to move forward and she had no problem with the City supporting the
plan and that the City is only as good as the neighborhoods.
Vice Mayor McElyea supported the plan and commented on his involvement with implementing
the Dania Economic Development Corporation along with previous Commissioner Bobbie Grace
and that the City has come a long way with development changes over the years.
Commissioner Mikes advised that a number of the items in the plan must be adopted by
Ordinance and that there are amendments proposed to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
a professional expertise is needed. He pointed out that the CRA consultants and Main Street
should also be brought into the process to review the plan to reduce conflicts. Commissioner
Mikes agreed with supporting the concept of the plan but stressed the importance of including
additional review.
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• Commissioner Flury agreed that there are some things in the plan that have to be approved by
Ordinance and there are things that are already started and that there are issues that will be
dealt with appropriately.
Mayor Anton mentioned that he attended several civic association meetings on the plan and
that there was considerable input from many members of the different civic associations and
Ms. Brown who should also be commended for their involvement. Mayor Anton commended
everyone who spoke tonight and understood the financial considerations associated with the
plan and with the City's continued growth many aspects of the plan should be feasible in the
future.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Commissioner Chunn, to
adopt the City of Dania Beach Urban Infill and Redevelopment Area Plan as presented.
The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes to concept of plan
5.2 Presentation of Broward County Land Preservation Inventory Acquisition Update by
Scott Park, Broward County. (Staff)
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, explained that back up materials have been
• provided to the City Commission on the Land Preservation Bond Program for Dania Beach.
Although most of the sites are under negotiation, sites #129 and #299A, at the present time,
have a high likelihood to close. Site #129 is located in Port Everglades north of Eller Drive and
299A is located northeast corner of SE 18 Avenue and Stirling Road (fka/ Audubon property).
Mr. Leeds advised the Mr. Parks presented new information yesterday that the remaining sites
may not be purchased because the appraisal values of the properties are significantly lower
than the prices that the property owners are willing sell. Mr. Parks requested an opportunity to
address the Commission on other sites that the City had previously passed on as the sites that
were first choice may not be available and there may be possibility for Sites 137, 143A and 136.
Mr. Leeds presented location information.
Scott Parks, Broward County Land Preservation Program, handed out an updated report from
Broward County on the sites and presented a current status for each site. Discussion following
on the following sites:
Site 440- SE 5th Avenue/Dania Beach Boulevard near Kings Head Pub. Most of the site covered
by wetlands. Mr. Parks advised that there is a willing seller for the western portion of the site
and the parcel against Dania Beach Boulevard does not have a willing seller.
Site 356A — owners were contacted and are in the unwilling category as they wanted to sell the
entire parcel.
Site 35613- Mr. Parks advised that the owners are willing to sell.
• Bonnie Temchuck, Assistant to the City Manager and Grants Coordinator, advised that site
#356B was proposed to the City through a Florida Communities Trust Grant, which required that
the City remove all exotics and provide parking, fishing pier access and picnic facilities. The site
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is only 40 feet wide and staff asked BSO to look at the site and BSO determined that it would be
impossible to secure the area. She advised that she also looked into the possibility of
connecting it to Griffin Marine Park underneath the bridge and that a dock would have to be built
as a result of high tide. Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of preserving land that is
waterfront property.
Commissioner Flury agreed to support Site 440 and 3566.
Discussion followed on the unsupported sites.
Site #162 -A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Commissioner Chunn,
supporting Site #162. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Site #174 —No Action. Mr. Leeds reported that he had received preliminary plans for a hotel
development for the site.
Site #243A- No Action. Mr. Leeds reported that no development plans have been proposed at
this time.
• Site #356B -A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Flury,
supporting Site#35613. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Site #440 -A motion was made by Commissioner Flury. The motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea, supporting the
Ribbon Writer building located corner of Dania Cut-off Canal and US #1 bridge for the open
space program for the City. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Commissioner Mikes asked for a status on the two vacant lots currently under review for
purchase by the State and located near the City's beach at A1A. Mr. Parks advised that the
northern parcel is proposed to go with the State for John U. Lloyd Park and that the south parcel
is still under negotiation. Commissioner Mikes advised Mr. Parks that the City would be
interested in entering into a maintenance agreement for the south parcel to keep the site from
being fenced off from the City beach property. Mr. Parks explained that the site carries a land
conservation land status and should the bond program acquire the site through the County, a
management plan would focus towards restoration of the site, including native plantings,
reestablishing a dune system and trails and such. Mr. Parks stated that the bond program
committee felt that the parcel would most easily be managed along with John U. Lloyd Park.
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Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of the site being maintained for beach use and
that something could be worked out with Hollywood for maintenance.
5.3 Drawing to list three (3) surplus properties with individual real estate brokers. (Staff)
City Clerk Johnson explained that an Ordinance was adopted last year providing for the City
Manager to enter into exclusive listing agreements with licensed real estate brokers for the sale
of surplus real estate acquired by the City through non-payment of taxes or foreclosure
proceedings. City Clerk Johnson advised that letters were sent out to all licensed brokers within
the City and that eight (8) brokers have registered so far with the City Clerk's Office. She
encouraged any brokers who had not registered to contact the City Clerk's office to be
registered. A list of registered brokers was presented and the following properties were
presented and brokers were selected from a lottery drawing.
Director Leeds presented a site location map for each property.
City Parcel # Folio # Location Site Size
*Parcel #1- 0220-02-0405 Vacant Lot 10,741 sq. ft.
Selected Broker: Sam Calandra, Calandra Realty was selected for City Parcel #1.
*Parcel #63- 1203-34-021 Vacant Lot 5,350 sq. ft.
Selected Broker: Stephen Lupo, Lupo & Lynch Inc. was selected for City Parcel #63.
*Parcel #64- 0234-01-0630 225 NW 6 Avenue 5,400 sq. ft.
Selected Broker: Gary Posner, Victory Development, was selected for City Parcel #64.
City Clerk Johnson advised that the brokers would be contacted and scheduled to meet with the
City Manager to complete the listing agreements.
Item 7 was heard after Item 5.3.
(Proclamations were heard after Citizens Comments)
6. PROCLAMATIONS:
6.1 Proclamation declaring May 22"d, 2003 as "National Maritime Day" in the City of Dania
Beach.
6.2 Proclamation declaring May 24, 2003 as "Poppy Day" in the City of Dania Beach.
6.3 Proclamation declaring April 6, 2003 as "Parents' and Children's Day" in the City of
Dania Beach.
6.4 Proclamation declaring April 11, 2003 as "Resurrection Council 13097, Knights of
Columbus Day" in the City of Dania Beach.
Item 7 was heard after Item 5.3.
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City Manager Pato removed the following travel request from Consent Agenda:
*May 7-9 — Approval for Joseph Spongross, Fire Department, to attend Florida Law
Enforcement Public Information Officers Association, in Longboat Key.
Items pulled from the Consent Agenda: Commissioner Mikes pulled Item 7.4, 7.7 and 7.9 and
Mayor Anton pulled item 7.6.
7. CONSENT AGENDA (INCLUDING EXPENDITURES):
7.1 Minutes:
*Approval of January 14, 2003 Regular Meeting.
*Approval of March 17, 2003 Organizational Meeting.
7.2 Travel Expenditures
*April 2-4 — Ratification of approval for Russell Gilmond, Crew Leader, Parks & Recreation
Department, to attend National Institute on Playground Safety in Kissimmee, Florida.
7.3 Bills: None
Resolutions —
7.5 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH FOR THE 28T" YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,471.00 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE TWO
• PARCELS ACQUIRED IN THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY WITHIN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
7.8 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
AMENDMENT TO CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FROST PARK BUILDING PROJECT
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,000.00; WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
OR ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Chunn, approving
the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 7.4. 7.6, 7.7 and 7.9. The motion passed on the
following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
7.4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1164 AND HOUSE BILL 113
WHICH SET FORTH AMENDMENTS TO THE BERT J. HARRIS, JR. ACT AND ANY
• AND ALL OTHER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD SUBJECT LOCAL AND
STATE GOVERNMENTS TO FURTHER LIABILITY FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL
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EXERCISE OF THEIR LEGISLATIVE AND QUASI-JUDICIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND
POWERS; TRANSMITTING THE RESOLUTION TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
SENATE, SPEAKER .OF THE HOUSE AND GOVERNOR; SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro explained that Senator Geller has sponsored the "Shell Bill" proposing the
Bert J. Harris Act, which has been around for about 8 years. The act was a method of the
Florida Legislature to try to improve the relationships between cities, counties and property
owners as to compensation when zoning and land use types of issues effected the taking or
value of properties. City Attorney Ansbro advised that it is a complicated statute and is
ambiguous and has involved 258 cases and received opposition by the League of Cities. He
then presented a recent case involving Miami Beach where they adopted an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and it impacted the value of someone's property. Cities were always
immune from these types of issues and the resolution opposing the act would extend the same
immunity instead of cities being subjected to paying for legislative decisions effecting property
values.
Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of the City having flexibility with changing zoning
in order for the City to progress without adverse financial impacts as mentioned with the Miami
Beach case. Commissioner Mikes was disappointed that Senator Geller is supporting the bill
and thought this would be adverse to many of the cities that he represents.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Flury, adopting the
Resolution opposing Senate Bill 1164 And House Bill 113, which set forth Amendments to the
• Bert J. Harris, Jr. Act and directing staff to send a letter to Senator Geller to be signed by the
City Commission expressing the City's disappointment in his support of the legislation. The
motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
7.6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING
UNEQUIVOCAL SUPPORT FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE IN THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Anton stressed the importance of supporting the armed forces and their families by
adopting this resolution no matter how anyone feels about the war. He advised that the City will
be placing yellow ribbons on some of most prominent trees located throughout the City and that
a bulletin board would be provided in the Atrium at City Hall for the public to place a picture of
their loved one who may be serving in Iraq at this time.
City Manager Pato advised that yellow ribbons will also be available by contacting Kristen
Jones, Parks & Recreation Director.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Commissioner Chunn, adopting the
Resolution. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
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Commissioner Mikes-yes
7.7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AS ATTACHED HERETO, BETWEEN THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, NONEXEMPT MUNICIPALITIES, BROWARD COUNTY AND THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY §163.31777
AND §1013.33, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, reported that cities are mandated by the State
Legislature to enter into an agreement with the school board in their respective counties. He
mentioned that he has attended several meetings with the City Attorney on the agreement and
that they have drafted an amendment to the agreement addressing some of the City's concerns
relating to the Site Review Committee, local design guidelines and the allocation of flex units.
Mr. Leeds was concerned that the agreement would impede the City's redevelopment efforts
and that he is recommending that the agreement exclude rezoning or comp plan amendment
utilizing flex reserve or LAC units already addressed in the County Plan. Mr. Leeds
recommended adopting the agreement with the proposed amendments prepared by the City
Attorney's office.
Alan Gabriel, Esq., representing the Broward County School Board, advised that it has taken
several meetings to work out the agreement with the School Board and that it is very difficult to
enter into different agreements with each City. So far, Hollywood and Coconut Creek have
O adopted the agreement. The Cities and the School Board are obligated by the legislature to
enter into an agreement and submit to the Department of Community Affairs by May 1 st. Failure
to do so may subject the cities to being imposed with penalties established by the State that
start at 5% of the monies received from the State. Attorney Gabriel addressed each of the
concerns presented by Director Leeds as outlined in the agreement and advised that some of
the cities have adopted the agreement with a proviso that the School Board consider certain
modifications that will be presented at the next school board meeting.
Director Leeds clarified that he serves on the Broward County Technical Advisory Committee
and that he has raised his concerns at each of those meetings so these concerns are not new.
He was concerned that the majority of the members of the Site Review Committee are school
board members and that the provision for flex units was given to the City some 25 years ago by
Broward County. Mr. Leeds did not want to subject the City to the loss of FRDAP grant funds
but suggested that the City hold off until the School Board meeting that is set for April 29 to see
if they reject the City's amendments to the agreement.
Attorney Gabriel advised that Mr. Leeds did send a letter with his concerns and that the School
Board determined that the items were not appropriate for the agreement. He also advised that
certain cities requested a referral of the deadline date of May 1st through the League of Cities
and that DCA rejected the request. Attorney Gabriel recommended that the City approve the
agreement in order to achieve the May 1st deadline date and nothing new has been presented
since the beginning of the proposal.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Chunn, continuing
the Resolution to the April 22 meeting in order for Director Leeds and City Attorney Ansbro to
have the opportunity to contact other cities and further review the concerns presented. The
motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
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® Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
7.9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH IVAN
PATO AS CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON
APRIL , 2003 PERTAINING TO THE TERMS OF SUCH CONTRACT BEFORE IT
IS EXECUTED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the Charter has a provision that a public hearing must be
conducted before the City Commission can enter into an agreement and that the public hearing
must be advertised 5 days prior to the public hearing date. He mentioned that the City Clerk
would need lead time of 4 days prior to the 5 days to advertise in the newspaper.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned that this is not a personal issue with City Manager Pato,
however, the contract for the city manager will be a standard process in the future and he felt
that changes should be made to the Charter before the contract is approved. Commissioner
Mikes mentioned that the current contract that has been presented is written for the City
Manager and that there is a need for better language in the Charter to protect the citizens and
include requirements for elected officials from the Commission on Ethics and election laws.
Vice Mayor McElyea agreed with Commissioner Mikes and stated that the City has operated for
® years without a contract for the City Manager. He was under the impression that City Attorney
Ansbro assisted City Manager Pato with writing his desires in the proposed contract and thought
it would be different if the job was being opened to the public. It was clarified later in the
meeting that City Manager Pato hired his own attorney to prepare the draft contract.
Commissioner Flury recommended scheduling a workshop to discuss the issues of concern and
was not sure if the concern was mostly the super majority vote to terminate the City Manager.
She also mentioned that the City Commission is currently appointing a Charter Review Board
and disagreed with addressing Charter review issues prior to the board beginning the process.
Commissioner Mikes reminded Commissioner Flury that the majority of Charter changes are
dealt with at the City Commission level and that the appropriate use for a Charter Review Board
is to deal with the method of elections involving seats, districting, whether or not to have a
Primary Election, etc. Commissioner Mikes recommended adding firm language in the Charter
to give the City the most professional city managers in the future and provide the city manager
with protection that would not be outlined in a contract and thought the contract should be
written around the Charter provisions. Commissioner Mikes pointed out that the City
Commissioners would be removed if they miss 4 meetings, however, the proposed contract
allows the city manager to have 12 weeks sick time and 4 weeks vacation. He pointed out that
Dania Beach does not have the luxury of back up staffing with Assistant City Managers like
other cities and that the citizens should be able to break a contract for this type of time off.
City Manager Pato advised that his interpretation of the contract provision was that if a city
manager gets sick for a long time, the city manager can be fired and that he wasn't sure who
added the provision. City Manager Pato clarified that he retained his own lawyer and that City
Attorney Ansbro is not representing him. City Attorney Ansbro clarified that the provision in
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• question was added by Mr. Pato's attorney and not by his office. City Manager Pato agreed to
forget the contract if that is what the City Commission wants and that he is not here to take
anything from the tax payers of the City. He stated that it is really about helping the City move
forward and to focus on long term issues that will affect the City for years to come. The contract
was proposed to remove the politics from the day to day issues from the city managers office
and staff so that everyone can do their jobs. City Manager Pato advised that the contract that
he was granted was more symbolic and that he agrees to work with the City Commission to look
out for the citizens of Dania Beach.
Commissioner Mikes pointed out that the contract is not going to stop a city manager from
having pressure because people do not always agree and there can be language added that will
recognize good performance. In regards to the 4/5 vote, he felt that if a city manager has that
poor of a relationship between the elected officials to run the City then it is not a good situation.
A city manager should not be locked in so that the City Commission cannot remove them and
this works the same way if you have a bad city manager. Commissioner Mikes mentioned that
there are situations that arise when a city manager may be asked to relocate from out of state
where a contract is necessary. The first thing that any city manager should consider is the
Charter provisions and this City is a very complex City to run based on its geographical location.
The citizens of Dania Beach should have protections in place to provide them with a
professional city manager.
Commissioner Flury recommended giving the city manager a contract to make sure that the City
has a city manager for two years and as long as the person is doing a good job, a contract gives
a city manager a sense of support from the City Commission. Commissioner Flury mentioned
• that there are many things that need to be brought up to date in the way the City is run and
things are much more complicated today. The City Commission needs to give a city manager
the support he needs so that he can do his job and she felt that a process to change the Charter
should be conducted. She reconfirmed her desire to conduct a workshop to resolve the issues
in the contract and urged the City Commission to give a contract to the City Manager so that it is
not disruptive to staff.
Mayor Anton advised that a workshop was already conducted and the issues of termination for
cause were dealt with at the workshop. Mayor Anton pointed out that he has "first hand"
experience on how political influence plays a roll in the way a city manager functions. He stated
that it is not a matter of whether or not he likes or dislikes City Manager Pato as it is more about
what is best for the City. Mayor Anton advised that when he was in Tallahassee there was a
meeting he attended and there was a comment made that no self respecting city manager
would work in Dania Beach and that the City's image needs to be changed. He stated that the
contract provides for terminating the city manager and it will automatically terminate in two-
years at the next election.
Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of putting the right language into the Charter to
encourage good performance on the part of the city manager. He pointed out that there has
been unprofessional city managers in the past who have had to wear three or more hats
because the City was small and there were no resources to function on a more professional
level. The City has now been successful with annexation and its time to address professional
staffing in the city manager's office.
Commissioner Chunn stated that as an elected official he does not pressure anyone. He agreed
tthat the city manager does need some protections as there is political pressure, however, he
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supported Commissioner Mikes' recommendation to continue the city manager contract for one
month.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice Mayor McElyea, continuing the
City Manager Contract for a period of one month until a workshop can be scheduled to discuss
proposals and present language changes to the Charter. The motion passed on the following
3/2 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-no Mayor Anton-no
Commissioner Mikes-yes
City Manager Pato requested clarification for the benefit of staff and himself. Commissioner
Mikes clarified that he intends on working with the City Attorney over the next couple of weeks
to develop language changes to the Charter, which will come back to the City Commission.
Ordinances —Title to be read by City Attorney -None
8. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS: NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SITE PLANS:
9.1 VA-67-02 — A Variance request by Gary Posner, owner, Treasure Cove Associates,
LTD., to install docks up to 40 feet into a waterway from the established bulkhead line (docks
cannot extend more than five feet into a waterway from the established bulkhead line). Property
. located at SW 45th Street and SW 27th Avenue, Dania Beach.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, APPROVING THE VARIANCE
REQUEST SUBMITTED BY GARY POSNER, OWNER, TREASURE COVE
ASSOCIATES, LTD, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT SW 45T" STREET AND SW 27T"
AVENUE, FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY ZONING CODE REGULATIONS FOR
PROPERTIES WITHIN THE RM-10 ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro advised that the Variance is a public hearing item and a Quasi-judicial
matter and anyone desiring to speak should be sworn in and, in accordance with the Jennings
rule, the City Commission should disclose all communications with anyone on the item. He
presented the oath to all those wishing to speak on the public hearing item.
Mayor Anton advised that he had spoken with Gary Posner, Attorney Stacker and Mr. Posner's
son and Ms. Gottlieb on the phone.
Vice-Mayor McElyea advised that he had spoken with several people regarding the proposed
variance.
Commissioners' Chunn and Flury had not spoken to anyone on the matter.
Commissioner Mikes mentioned his communication with Mr. Posner and a number of individuals
over a long period of time.
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• Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, advised that the City Commission approved a
Site Plan for 51 new two-story townhouse units on the central and eastern portions of the
parcel. The zoning is Broward County RM-10 and is subject to Broward County zoning
requirements, which restricts boat docks from projecting more than five (5) feet into any
waterway beyond the property line or the established bulkhead line. The applicant originally
requested a variance to extend the docks 40 feet beyond the bulkhead line or a 35 foot
variance. Mr. Posner has since amended his Variance request for 13 feet beyond the bulkhead
line or an 8 foot Variance. The Variance plan provides for mooring piles to be located 25 feet
from the edge of the bulkhead line. Of the 51 new boat slips shown on the amended Site Plan,
37 slips cannot be installed without any Variance so if the Variance is denied tonight Mr. Posner
can install 37 slips and be consistent with the Broward County zoning. The applicant has
reduced the boat slip width from 17 feet to 12 feet and the zoning code requires no specific size
and the width of the docks has been reduced from 5 feet to 3 feet. The entire project has been
moved back from the center of the Dania Cut-off canal. Mr. Leeds presented a drawing of the
boat slips and docks and explained the environmental requirements for the project. If the
property were assigned a Dania Beach zoning designation instead of the current Broward
County designation, a Variance would not be required. Mr. Leeds presented his seven (7)
recommended conditions as outlined in his staff memo. In addition, he recommended that the
City Commission also include opposition to the mooring poles being extended out into the canal
and no docks or slips being installed west of the property line separating new Treasure Cove
from the existing Treasure Cove Townhomes until certain property ownership issues are
resolved in court.
Ed Stacker, Esq., Ackerman Senterfit, P.A., representing Gary Posner, commented on the
• environmental permits that have been issued by the South Florida Water Management District,
Broward County DPEP, and US Army Corp of Engineers, and pointed out that the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) approved the permit for the more intrusive boat dock plan
for up to 35 feet and that there would not be any opposition to receiving a permit for the
retracted plan with these agencies. Attorney Stacker advised of past development history for
the project, which presented Gary Posner with existing unique and legal circumstances being in
place when he purchased the property in 1999. This includes a parcel of land that is not
rectangular in shape but rather is developed in part on the upland and actually is developed in
part in the marina basin on the west side. There are limitations placed on Treasure Cove in
laying out the docks and Attorney Stacker urged the City to consider these special conditions,
which were not caused by Mr. Posner. The applicant has actually taken a parcel of land that is
platted for 71 units and has presented a plan for 51 units that was approved by the City
Commission. He also asked that the City Commission recognize that the variance would not be
necessary if the land were under the City's zoning and pointed out that Mr. Posner has tried to
accommodate the City and community with a minimal variance to exceed beyond 8 feet from
the seawall and that the code or environmental requirements are not being compromised.
Mayor Anton opened the public hearing.
Those who spoke in opposition: Cara Campbell, on behalf of the Broward County Green Party,
Gary Hecker, Podro Monteiro, on behalf of the Sierra Club, Vito Cucuzea, Troy Pittman, Evan
Richter, Suzanne Tarr, Lindsay Quinn, Matthew Bertini, Thomas Heavey, Faye Bartelmes,
Connie Couture, Clara Berkley, and Carolyn Whitham.
Karen Gottlieb objected to the Variance and submitted several names of people speaking in
opposition for the record. She commented on her legal problems with Mr. Posner and read a
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statement from her attorney stating that Mr. Posner has no hardship to meet the criteria for
approving the Variance.
Those in support of the Variance: Peter Quinn, Joe DiMicco, Matthew Posner.
Gary Posner, Developer, explained that there is 95 feet from the distance from the mooring
pilings to the other side of the canal, which constitutes more width than any other place in the
canal. He explained that the hardship was created when he purchased the property as he
purchased the whole marina including the 18 dock slips for the people who are living in the 18
units. He stated that he is handcuffed by the boat lift behind Karen Gottlieb's property, which
does not have a permit. If the boat lift was not there, he would not need a variance. He advised
that the project is beautiful and urged the City commission to approve the variance.
Frank Jenkle, 902 Nautilus Isle, opposed the Variance.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Anton closed public hearing.
Attorney Stacker advised that the Green Party, Sierra Club and Save the Manatee groups did
not file a petition challenging the issuance of the permit issued by the SFWMD. Attorney
Stacker pointed out that Kevin McCabe, EDC, representing the City, presented a report stating
that the canal channel more than adequately can handle the boating traffic proposed with the
docks. Attorney Stacker stated that Mr. Posner has done a good job in meeting all
requirements, including City code requirements and he urged the City Commission to approve
the 8 foot beyond the established seawall Variance to allow Mr. Posner to layout the docks as
• presented. For the record, he stated there have been, unfortunately, two watercraft manatee
fatalities in the Dania Cut-off canal since 1970.
At 12:00 a.m. —A motion was made by Vice-Mayor McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Mikes,
to continue the meeting past 12:00 midnight. The motion passed on the following 4/1 roll call
vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-no Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
Attorney Stacker asked that the mooring pilings be allowed based on them being consistent with
both the City and County Codes and requested approval of the Variance.
Laurence Leeds, Growth Management Director, presented a ninth condition requiring that the
applicant provide an "as built" survey of the dock slip arrangement after construction but prior to
final approval and clarified that the mooring pilings can be excluded as a condition of the
Variance.
Podro Monteiro, Sierra Club, submitted a letter from the SFWMD and South Florida Wildlife
Commission in response to Attorney Stacker's comments.
Mayor Anton mentioned his numerous years of experience boating on the Cut-off canal and
mentioned that he has personally viewed the project and expressed concern for allowing the
• mooring poles.
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Commissioner Mikes stressed the importance of enforcing the boat speeding on the waterways
• and mentioned his involvement with Save the Manatees and many environmental issues. He
recommended that the Manatee group work together with the boating industry instead of
everyone working against each other. He mentioned to Mr. Posner that he could do something
to help mitigate the manatee problem because he does have a lot of boats in one place and that
is the reason he will not vote in favor of the Variance.
Vice Mayor McElyea mentioned his experience on the Dania Cut-off canal and he agreed that
there are too many boat slips in one area and stated his opposition to the Variance.
Commissioner Chunn supported the project being built by Mr. Posner, however, he opposed the
Variance request based on the overwhelming community outcry against the extension of the
docks.
Commissioner Flury recommended that staff look into the City imposing a waterfront impact fee
that could be used towards enforcing speeding restrictions on the canals.
A motion was made by Commissioner Mikes, seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea, denying the
Resolution (VA-67-02). The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
10. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• 10.1 Commissioner Chunn encouraged support of the troops in Iraq.
10.2 Commissioner Flury— no comments
10.3 Commissioner Mikes requested an audit on the liability exposure for the current park
projects and suggested that a workshop be held to see what can be done to strengthen the
City's position with all the new projects coming on board.
Commissioner Mikes requested that the April 30th workshop also include a graphic presentation
on workers compensation, disability and a history on claims and amounts.
10.4 Vice-Mayor McElyea mentioned that the City will be having its 100th Birthday soon and
that the first Mayor of Dania Beach was John Mullikin. He stated that John Mullikin's first son
was Sid Mullkin who served in many positions in the City (Fire Chief, Police Chief and Water
Meter reader) and that he died in. the Korean war for this country. Vice-Mayor McElyea stressed
his dissatisfaction that an American Flag was not installed at Mullikin Park to go along with the
plaque that is going to be placed at the park in honor of Sid Mullikin on April 19th. He agreed to
pay the costs of installing the flag if the City cannot afford it.
City Manager Pato advised that he is working on installing American Flags at all of the City
parks.
10.5 Mayor Anton — No comments
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• 11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
11.1 Special request by the Parks and Recreation Department regarding removal and
relocation of trees at Meli Park Aquatic Center. (Growth Management Director)
Mayor Anton opened the issue for comments from the public.
Commissioner Mikes inquired as to the location of the swimming pool.
Kristen Jones, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that the pool will be located directly north
of the existing community center at Meli Park. The pool location was selected to provide the
best supervision for the children and for security purposes. There will be a patio that will extend
20 feet from the back door of the community center up to the fence that will enclose the pool.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flury, seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea, approving the
request as presented. The motion passed on the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
11.2 Discussion of hiring policy and drug testing. (Commissioner Mikes)
• Continued to April 22, 2003 meeting
(Continued from March 25, 2003 meeting)
11.3 Discussion of Dania Economic Development Board. (Commissioner Flury)
Continued to April 22, 2003 meeting
12. APPOINTMENTS:
12.1 Appointment of 9 members to the Airport Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
Mayor Chunn requested that all of his previous appointments be reappointed on all of the
boards as he has not heard from anyone wishing to be removed.
12.2 Appointment of 4 members to the Budget Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
• No appointments presented
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12.3 Appointment of 10 members to the Charter Review Board.
• "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT
SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CITY COMMISSION UNTIL THE BOARD
IS ABOLISHED, THE APPOINTING COMMISSIONER NO LONGER HOLDS OFFICE OR NO LONGER
THAN 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE".
Commissioner Mikes appointed Jay Field.
Commissioner Chunn appointed Bob Adams and Albert Jones.
Vice Mayor McElyea appointed Kurt Ely and John Bertino.
Mayor Anton appointed Gary Luedtke and Tim Cates.
12.4 Appointment of 10 members to Dania Economic Development Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "DANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD"; PROVIDING
THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15,
2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
No appointments presented
12.5 Appointment of 5 members to the Human Relations Advisory Board.
• "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "HUMAN RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT
SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
No appointments presented
12.6 Appointment of 4 members to the I.T. Parker Community Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "►.T. PARKER COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING
THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15,
2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
No appointments presented
12.7 Appointment of 9 members to the Marine Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "MARINE ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
Mayor Anton appointed Steve Kronenberg and Mike Grady.
12.8 Appointment of 3 members (1 by each Commissioner) and 2 Alternate members by
Commission to the Nuisance Abatement Board.
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• "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
Commissioner Flury appointed Sophie Steele.
12.9 Appointment of 8 members to the Parks, Recreation & Community Advisory Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD";
PROVIDING THAT SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON,
MARCH 15,2005; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
Commissioner Flury appointed Joe Peco.
Vice-Mayor McElyea reappointed Mary Barret and Fran Raguso.
12.10 Appointment of 3 members to the Planning & Zoning Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "PLANNING &ZONING ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT
SAID MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE",
Mayor Anton appointed Gary Luedtke.
Commissioner Chunn appointed Lottye Crooms.
12.11 Appointment by Commission of 4 citizen members to the Police & Fire.Pension Board.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AND AFFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE "POLICE & FIRE PENSION BOARD"; PROVIDING THAT SAID
MEMBERS SHALL SERVE TWO (2) YEAR TERMS EXPIRING 12:00 NOON, MARCH 15, 2005;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE".
Commissioner Flury recommended Pat Rafacz to take the place of Bo Donly and to reappoint
Beulah Lair, Wardell Lee and Cathy David in the citizen positions on the Police & Fire Pension
Board. The City Commission generally agreed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Chunn, seconded by Vice-Mayor McElyea, approving all
appointments as submitted and adopting all Resolutions for each board. The motion passed on
the following 5/0 roll call vote:
Commissioner Chunn-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Flury-yes Mayor Anton-yes
Commissioner Mikes-yes
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13.1 City Manager Pato responded to the comments presented earlier in the meeting by Mr.
. John Chapman. Mr. Leeds also presented his response to the comments made by Mr.
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Chapman and advised that Townhouse East has removed several trees and that his office has
• tried to work with the residents.
City Manager Pato reported on the dredging project and advised that the removal of fill is being
monitored and advised that he has received a draft for the proposed pier lease.
City Manager Pato mentioned the need for staff to be assured that there are no concerns with
the city manager contract.
13.2 City Attorney Ansbro advised that he had received a revised appraisal of the Harbour
Towne Marina and that a report would be forthcoming to the City Commission.
13.3 City Clerk— Meeting Reminders: April 28—6:00 p.m. —CIP 03/04FY
April 30—6:00 p.m. — Insurance & Benefits
14. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting adjourned at 12:40 a.m.
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MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
CHARLENE JOHN N
CITY CLERK
APPROVED: May 13, 2003
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