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HomeMy WebLinkAbout30596 - MINUTES - City Commission s MINUTES WORKSHOP MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 1978 Present: Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: James Adams Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. City Attorney: Frank Adler City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin 1. Interviews for Legal Advisor for the Police Department. Mr. Howard Levine, followed by Mr. Young Tindall presented a brief summary of their background and qualifications. This was followed by a question and answer period with the Commission. After the interviews, the Commission expressed their views as to the one they thought would be best for the position. 2. Discussion of Fire Chief's memo concerning matching funds for a rescue vehicle. Since this item appeared on the 9:00 Special Meeting following this Workshop meeting it was deferred until then. i 2 % Mayor- Commissioner City Clerk- Auditor Workshop Meeting -1- February 6, 1978 it + SPECIALUTES MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 1978 Present: Mayor: John Bertino ' Vice Mayor: James Adams �Jt Commissioners: Jean Cook Robert Donly Howard Hirsch City Manager: John S. Lassiter, Sr. City Attorney: Frank Adler City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin ,ref 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to hire Howard Levine as Legal Advisor for the Police Department at $6,000 a year salary, $50 an hour for court appearances for the first year, and to serve at the pleasure of the Commission. The motion carried on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yesi? Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes i Commissioner Donly-yes City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that he would prepare a resolution for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign that would create the position and set the salary. 2. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission on a letter received from Charles T. Whitlock who had discredited the Civil Service Board's action on demoting Sgt. Venizio to patrolman. City Attorney Adler suggested that the Commission refer this to City Manager Lassiter, Legal Advisor, Howard Levine, and himself for recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to refer this item to City Attorney Adler, Police Chief Rigo, City Manager Lassiter, and Legal Advisor, Howard Levine for recommendation. 3. City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission that he had spoken to Mr. Hale, International Systems, Inc several times and that he would like to have an answer as soon as possible concerning the City hiring them. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Donly to table this item until the next regular Commission meeting. 4. Fire Chief Jewell requested approval from the Commission to apply for a Matching Funds Grant for a rescue vehicle. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve application for a Matching Fund Grant for a rescue vehicle. The motion was carried unanimously. Commission Comments City Manager Lassiter informed the Commission on the progress that has been made on repairing the streets of Dania. Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that the Tile Contractor has indicated that he would give a $550 credit for not tiling that portion left of the City Commission Chambers in the new city hall . He also added that a determination must be made on whether that area should be carpeted. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission on the progress of the City of Dania law suits. Special Meeting -1- February 6, 1978 JJ'';yy5 `�u➢3 i t Mayor - Commissioner nr, °•r City Clerk- Auditor .�f4 tijF�* wF�J Special Meeting -2- February 6, 1978 t.. Yt �9 ins AGENDA ' WORKSHOP MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION Fs FEBRUARY 6, 1978 8:00 P.M. O 1. Interviews of Legal Advisor applicants. ADDENDUM -• 2. Discussion of Fire Chief's Memo FD 78-21 concerning Matching Funds Grant for rescue vehicle. (Memo already distributed) AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 6, 1978 9:00 P.M. 1. Selection of Legal Advisor for the City of Dania. 4 ADDENDUM 2. Discussion and possible action on letter from Charles T. Whitelock. 3. Discussion of International Systems , Inc.'s grant application contract. 4. Action on Fire Chief's Memo FD 78-21 concerning Matching Funds Grant for rescue vehicle. Memo already distributed.