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Home My WebLink About30487 - MINUTES - City Commission F 4 Minutes Regular Meeting Dania City Commission August 26, 1980 Invocation: Richard Marant Pledge of Allegiance . Roll Call: Present: Mayor: James Adams Vice-Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: 'Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant Deputy City Clerk: Mary Jabalee Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo Building Official: Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 1980. 2. Public Hearing: a. ) Mayor Adams read a letter from Attorney Clarke Walden stating that the proposed amendment to the occupational license fee ordinance was not properly advertised and that, if passed on second reading, it would be null and void. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the ordinance was properly advertised for second reading according to the form that he prepared. He read the title of the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Com- missioner Hirsch, to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote; Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes b. ) Adoption of a resolution to vacate, abandon, and possibly relocate easements and right-of-ways at Dania Beach. Mr. Jerry Pollend spoke against the proposed lease between the City and the Saturday Corporation, and also against vacating easements and right-of-ways. He was informed that the lease agreement was not on the agenda, and he could only speak in regard to the easements and right-of- ways in question. City Attorney Adler read the title of the Resolution, and assured the Commission that its purpose was to clear the title to the land. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Com- missioner Hirsch, to adopt the resolution. ay.r A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to table this item. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Donly - yes Commissioner Cook - no Commissioner Hirsch - no Mayor Adams - no The original motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - no Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - no c. ) City Attorney Adler read the title of a proposed ordinance reducing the rate of charges for sewer service. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes d. ) City Attorney Adler explained that this is not a public hear- ing but a preliminary resolution adopting a proposed millage rate of 6.317 and providing for a public hearing on the adoption of the millage rate on September 18, at 8 p.m. , and providing for the mailing of a notice of the proposed millage to each taxpayer in the City of Dania by the county tax assessor at the county's expense. He read the title of the resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Com- missioner Hirsch, to adopt the resolution and set the public hearing for September 18. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes e. ) City Attorney Adler read the title of a resolution preliminarily approving the tentative general fund budget for the fiscal year 1980-81 and providing for a public hearing when objections thereto may be heard and questions answered. A motion to adopt the resolution adopting the tentative budget was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes f. ) City Attorney Adler read the title of an ordinance adopting the Water Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year 1980-81. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Com- missioner Donly, to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Regular Meeting -2- August 26, 1980 eT sY tt , The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes g. ) City Attorney Adler read the title of an ordinance adopt- ing the Sewer Fund budget for the fiscal year 1980-81. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch, to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes h. ) City Attorney Adler read the title of an ordinance amend- ing the General Employees Pension Plan, A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Com- missioner Bertino, to adopt this ordinance on first read- ing. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino - yes Commissioner Hirsch - yes Commissioner Cook - yes Mayor Adams - yes Commissioner Donly - yes 3. Establishment of a policy regarding contributions to non-profit organizations . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch, to table this item pending a written legal opinion from City Attorney Adler. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Mr. Grimes was not available to speak for this item. City Manager Marant stated that Mr. Grimes had requested a contribution of $500 for Meals on Wheels for handicapped adults to be effective October 1, A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Bertino, to approve a contribution of $500 to the Meals on Wheels project for handicapped adults as it has been demonstrated that the Citizens of Dania would benefit from this contribution. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Mayor Brennan of Davie presented a plaque to the City and straw hats to the Commissioners and Fire Chief as a gesture of thanks and appreciation for the loan of the City's fire truck to the Town of Davie while their truck was being repaired. City Manager Marant was presented with a fire helmet and was proclaimed honorary Davie Fire Chief. 6. Opening of bids for surplus boat. City Manager Marant opened the only bid on the surplus boat. Jerry's Marine $713.80 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch, to refer this to the City Manager for recommendation. s: r. The motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting -3- August 26, 1980 7 . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Com- missioner Hirsch, to close the bidding for the installation of a sanitary sewer system. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager Marant opened the sealed bids and City Engineer John Farina read them into the record. Gateway Construction $425,121.10 Lanzo Construction Co. 437,206. 50 Mainline Contracting, Inc . 386,888.75 Triple R. Paving, Inc. 679,053.00 P.J. Constructors, Inc. 479,425.00 fI & H Engineering, Inc . 438,290.00 F.J. Siller & Co. 376,236.80 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Com- missioner Cook, to refer the bids to the City Manager for recommendation at the next meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Receipt of bids for street sweeper. This item was mistakenly put on the agenda. Bids will be received September 9. 9. Recommendation was submitted from Chief Jewell that the bid from Broward Truck for a heavy duty truck cab and chassis for $26, 588 be accepted. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to accept the bid from Broward Truck. The motion was passed unanimously. 10. A recommendation was submitted to award the bid to Hollywood Ford for half-ton pick-up truck in the amount of $5,944.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to accept the recommendation to purchase the half-ton pick-up truck from Hollywood Ford for $5,944. The motion passed unanimously. 11. Recommendation was submitted to accept the bid for an air com- pressor from Unlimited Pressure, Inc. for $2,905.00. The motion passed unanimously. 12 . Numerous requests have been made to have the alley between 6 St. & 7 Ave. , South of N.W. 10 St. in Melaleuca Gardens Resub abandoned. Questionnaires have been sent out to the parties involved. Of the answers received, five have been in favor of and-one opposed. City Attorney Adler requested an opportunity to review an abstract of the property. No action was taken on this item. 13. Request by P.R.I.D.E. to discuss facilities around Modello Park. Mr. Johnson, who was to have appeared in behalf of P.R.I.D.E. , requested that this item be withdrawn from the agenda. 14. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch, to adopt a resolution requesting a grant from the Depart- ment of Community Affairs for Comprehensive Planning assistance. k' There are no matching funds required to obtain this grant. The motion passed unanimously. a, P•2gular Meeting -4- August 26, 1980 15. City Attorney Adler read the title of a resolution approv- ing an agreement between the Board of Trustees of the Police & Fire Pension Board and Bessemer Trust to enter into an investment program. Bob Duncanson explained to the commiss- ion the program they have entered into with Bessemer Trust Co. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Com- missioner Hirsch, to adopt the resolution approving the agreement between Bessemer Trust Co. and the Trustees of the Police & Fire Pension Board. The motion passed unanimously. 16. John Lassiter, Sr. presented a proposal to the Commission to convert the present General Employees' Pension Plan to an "Immediate Participation Guarantee Plan." A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Com- missioner Cook, to adopt the resolution approving the con- version of the General Employees' Pension Plan to an "Immediate Participation Guarantee Plan." Commissioner Bertino suggested that, if there were no objec- tions from the rest of the Commission, there would be no problem if the Pension Board saw fit to use this proposal as a leverage in insuring a quicker return of funds to the Police & Firefighters retirement. There was no objection from the maker of the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 17. Citizens ' Comments : Bob Gilligan appeared on behalf of Vet-More, Inc., owners of the Wayside Inn, in regards to the American Legion sell- ing liquor at 8 A.M. on Sunday. He claimed the Commission showed preference in allowing the American Legion to operate at an earlier hour than the Wayside Inn, directly across the street, which operates under the terms of our ordinance. City Manager Marant will ask for a legal opinion on this matter and will forward a reply to Mr. Gilligan. 18. City Manager Marant requested permission to advertise bids to resurface streets and replace waterlines in the South- west section and also to advertise bids for a new bus . Since no emergency existed, the Commission requested that these items be placed on the next agenda. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook to declare this an emergency in order to purchase these items under the 1979- 80 budget. The motion died for lack of a second. Regular Meeting -5- August 26, 1980 1 19. City Attorney Adler reported that R. J . Hoagies lawsuit will have to be refiled and they will have to show the hardship was not self imposed, Mayor Adams requested nominations from the Commission for the Housing Authority position which has become vacant. Commissioner Donly reported the League of Cities meeting will be on September 4, Meeting adjourned. AYOR - COMMISSIONtR 1 - Regular Meeting -6- August 26, 1980 k x. �a ^ i w AGENDA REGULAR MEETING ; ® DANIA CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 26 , 1980 * 8 : 00 P.M. MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT Invocation by Richard Marant. 17, r a Pledge of Allegiance. � v Roll Call. .i22, 1 . Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12 , 1980 . 2 . Public Hearings : fe ;fa r A) Second reading of ordinance amending the occupational license fee schedule. (Ordinance previously distributed) B) Adoption of resolution to vacate , abandon, and possibly relocate easements and right-of-ways at Dania Beach. ' (Resolution previously distributed) C) First reading of ordinance reducing the rate of charges for sewer service. EXHIBIT: Ordinance D) Adoption of resolution approving and adopting the proposed 0 millage rate. EXHIBIT: Resolution forthcoming E) Adoption of resolution approving and adopting the annual general fund budget for Fiscal Year 1980-81. (Resolution previously distributed) F) First reading of ordinance adopting the water fund budget for Fiscal Year 1980-81. (Ordinance previously distributed) G) First reading of ordinance adopting the sewer fund budget for Fiscal Year 1980-81. (Ordinance previously distributed) H) First reading of ordinance amending the General Employees Pension Plan. (Ordinance forthcoming) 3 . Establishing of policy regarding contributions to non-profit organizations. 4. Request for contribution to meals on wheels project for handi- capped adults. APPEARANCE: Mr. Grimes S . Presentation to Dania from Mayor Brennan of Davie for the loan of the fire truck. 6 . Opening of bids for surplus boat. ® 7 . Receipt of and opening of bids for installation of sanitary sewer system. 8 . Receipt of and opening of bids for street sweeper. O9. Recommendation on awarding of bid for truck cab and chassis. 10 . Recommendation on awarding of bid for one h ton pickup. 11. Recommendation on awarding of bid for air compression station. is OEM 2 . Considerat:ion to undedicate the alley between MW Sixth and Seventh Avenue , south of NW Tenth Street, located in Melaleuca Gardens Re-sub . .1 Request by P. R.I. D.E. to discuss facilities around Modello Park. APPEARANCE: Charles Johnson Ili . Adoption of resolution requesting Department of Community Affairs grant for comprehensive planning assistance. 15 . Adoption of resolution concerning Police and Fire Pension. 16. Consideration of adopting a resolution approving conversion of present general employees ' pension plan to an "Immediate Par- ticipation Guarantee Plan. " Presentation by John Lassiter, Sr. 17. Citizens ' comments. 18. Administrative reports. a) City Manager b) City Attorney 19 . Commission comments . a) Mayor Adams b) Vice-Mayor Bertino c) Commissioner Cook d) Commissioner Donly e) Commissioner Hirsch A Regular Commission Agenda -2- August 26 , 1980 KNEW Minutes Workshop Meeting August 26, 1980 Present: Mayor: James Adams Vice-Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners : Robert Donly Jean Cook Howard Hirsch City Manager: Richard Marant City Attorney: Frank Adler Deputy City Clerk: Mary Jabalee 1. Discussion of establishing a policy for contributions to non- profit organizations . City Manager outlined his recommendation in regard to this policy. He suggested that any organization applying for a contribution should provide the City with a financial statement, they should justify their request and sub- mit it in writing no later than May 31 for the following budget year. He also suggested that a specific amount should be set aside in the budget for this purpose. Commissioner Bertino asked for a legal opinion which Mr. Adler stated he would submit to the Commission in writing. Commissioner Bertino felt that the beneficiary of any contributions from the City should be directly related to the Citizens of Dania. Commissioner Donly agreed it would be inappropriate to spend money not directly benefiting citizens of Dania. 2. City Attorney Adler explained to the Commission the guidelines which the City must follow to comply with the Trim Bill. 3. Discussion of the Ocean Protein Building. City Attorney Adler distributed maps outlining the areas referred to in the memorandum agreement with the Saturday Corp. They correspond to the .easements and right-of-ways which the Commission is being asked to vacate. Meeting adjourned. AYUX UUMM1661UVLK A-1 UITY UiAXK - AUI)I'ITJK AGENDA WORKSHOP MEETING ® DANIA CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 26 , 1980 7 :00 P.M. 1. Discussion of establishing a policy for contributions to ® non-profit organizations. 2 . Discussion of the Trim Bill. 3 . Discussion of the Ocean Protein Building. A AGENDA WORKSHOP MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 26 , 1980 7 :00 P.M. O 1. Discussion of establishing a policy for contributions to non-profit organizations. 2 . Discussion of the Trim Bill. O 3 . Discussion of the Ocean Protein Building. R' I S p s L h b t n'kt•�c-M r�, � ,,yr< zk r �r � k '.{�a. �k aar t� . v� Hma�a'n t�ef�z i'3st4 r � .asr..,, .. -q. L Sr,¢tt>•ri�,axx+lf'ai'S�1 *�r�r-I '+�oaa•,�� refit r''�zifw�„�. �'Mn�.?-0 �.., �,' 'r' 4'tr Y 4�'-.r it �°iF lC'M1,�TI �� Tq,�-6P��h W.I�,�•�x�vvt�- ':S,�y..h 1MKn �- ..f "k r�. 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