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Home My WebLink About1977-02-22 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda Y.2L 1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 22 , 1977 Invocation by Reverend Paul Fiircloth - First Baptist Church of Dania Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Present: Mayor: Robert Duncanson Vice Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners : Frank Adler Robert Donly John Hay City Manager: John S . Lassiter, Sr. City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin City Attorney: Jack Milbery Police Chief: Fred Willis Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman Absent: Building Official: Tom Littrell Business 1 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino, to approve the minutes of workshop meeting of Jan. 31, workshop meeting of Feb. 3 , special meeting of Feb. 3, workshop meeting of Feb. 8, regular meeting of Feb. Q special meeting of Feb. 9 , workshop meeting of Feb. 9. After having made a correction on the minutes of workshop meeting of Feb. 8 and also on special meeting of Feb. 3, the motion passed on a unanimous vote. 2. Citizens Comments None . 3 . Proclamation read by Mayor Duncanson regarding Big Brothers & Big Sisters Organization. Ms . Stephanie Botto arrived later in the meeting and briefed the commission on this organization. 4 . Mayor Duncanson asked Mr. Baker of Multi-Funding to present to the commission more information regarding his company and the types of plans that are available to the employees . Mayor Duncanson stated that the Commission was not able to speak knowledgeably at this time having not seen any information prior to this meeting. No action taken at this time. 5. Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Adler to adopt the revision of the present Affirmative Action Plan. Motion was carried by all. G . Motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to table any action regarding contract of Spina & Romano, auditors , until new Commission is seated. Motion carried by all. F r- r�k` IS 7 . Ordinances - First Reading c a . A motion was made by Commissioner )cay, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt on 1st reading an ordinance revising the current Civil Service Plan. The mayor- called for a roll call vote: commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes b. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to adopt on 1st reading an ordinance relating to enforce- ment of Parking ordinance. The mayor,.. called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes Mayor Duncanson asked City Manager Lassiter to investigate possibility Of Puttd:ng up sign on N E 2nd St. c . Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay to table until the regular commission meeting of March 7, 1977 the adoption of proposed sewer rate schedule. The maymre, called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes d. Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay to pass on 1st reading the ordinance prohibiting issuance of plat approvals and building permits to developers who have not paid assessments for improvements on other developments in the city. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - No Commissioner Kay - No Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 6 . Ordinances - Second Reading a . A motion was made by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Commissioner Donly to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance amending the pension plan for police officers concerning participant 's contributions ceasing upon his actual retirement date. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes b. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance amending the Fire Officer 's pension plan concerning participant 's contributions ceasing upon his actual retirement date. Mayont called for a roll call vbbe: Commissioner - Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes Regular Meeting -2- February 22, 1977 y° c • Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor _ Bertino to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance amending General employees pension plan concerning participant 's contributions ceasing upon his actual retirement date. Mayor called for a roll call vote: ^` Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes ,r Commissioner Donly - Yes d . Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Kay to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance permitting city employees G to remain in the group insurance plan after retirement. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yea wr; Commissioner Donly - Yes %« `�": e . Motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance amending the general employees pension plan concerning deferred retirement benefits . Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes f . Motion was made by Commissioner Donly seconded by Commissioner Kay to pass on 2nd reading the ordinance enacting an amended pension plan for police officers and firemen. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor=.Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes 9 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to accept the Atlantic Bank proposal for financing of the new fire truck . The annual principle amount is $153,610 .00 per annum for a 10 year period, interest rate at 5�% for the 1st year would be $8,064.52 with decreased amounts over the ten year period, last interest payment being $921.06 . Total amount to be financed $153,610.00. MoVAonceaftied b-,, all. A motion was made by commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to instruct the City Manager and the City Attorney to prepare a resolution for public hearing for the financing of the fire truck for March 7 . Motion was carried unanimously. 10. A motion was made by commissioner Kay, seconded by commissioner Donly to advertise for bids on miscellaneous fire equipment. Motion was t carried unanimously. 4 ' ` Regular Meeting -3- February 22, 1977 11 . A motion was made by commissioner Adler, seconded by Commissioner Kay to purchase a larger mailing machine. Motion carried unanimously Mayor Duncanson instructed City Clerk Mullikin to contact Friden business machines for a.- competitive price. 12 . Mayor Duncanson requested no action be taken to advertise in the Scotia News . 13 . A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt a resolution petitioning the National Park Service in the U.S . Congress to make the area generally known as West Lake a National Park. Mayor called for a roll call vote: Commissioner Adler - Yes Commissioner .Kay - Yes Commissioner Bertino - Yes Mayor Duncanson - Yes Commissioner Donly - Yes County Commissioner Anne Kolb was present to answer any questions. Addendum 14 . A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by commissioner Kay to accept the resignation of Mrs . Veta Mae Peterson from the E.O.C.G. Advisory Board. Motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Duncanson instructed City Manager Lassiter to place on the agenda of the next regular meeting possible appointments to replace Mrs . Peterson. Comments Mayor Duncanson announced special meeting of 2nd rdading on re-zoning to be held Feb. 23 , 1977 . vice Mayor Bertino inquired as to the status of the suit settlement on the beach parking and commented on the amount of revenue the city is doing without because of parking fees not being collected for the use of the beach. Mayor Duncanson inquired as to the status of the garbage contract which is due to expire on Feb. 28, 1977 . city Manager Lassiter stated that provision will be made to handle pick-up of garbage in case contract is not picked-up in time. Commissioner Adler commented that 2nd Avenue has not been improved and has been in need of repairs for over2 years. /ju W /�A Mayor - commissioner City Clerks Auditor Regular Meeting -4- February 22, 1977 is .9 VA, Y AGENDA s REGULAR MEETING DANIA CITY COiMISSION L FEBRUARY 22,1977 8:00 P.M. c LNVOCATION BY REVEREND PAUL FAIRCLOTTI- First Baptist Church of Dania 11LED(;1; OF ALLEGIANCE <.a I:OI,L CALL BUSINCSS 'y L . Approval of minutes Workshop meeting of Jan. 31 Workshop meeting of Feb. 3 F Special meeting of Feb. 3 Workshop meeting of Feb. 8 Regular meeting of Feb. 8 E' Special meeting of Feb. 9 Workshop meeting of Feb. 9 u r 2. Citizens Comments L 3 . Proclamation of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Broward Appreciation Week. * 4. Discussion of Multi-Funding thru payroll deductions allowed under State law. Appearance: Don Deusch 5. Consideration and possible action on adoption of the Affirmitive Action Plan. Exhibit: Plan previously distributed 6. Consideration and possible action on extension of the Audit Contract with Spina and Romano for fiscal year 76-77. 7. Ordinances - First Reading a) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance adopting the revised Civil Service Plan. Exhibit: Ordinance Second reading and public hearing to be March 7,1977. ® b) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance relating to the enforcement of parking ordinances . Exhibit: Ordinance Second reading and public hearing to be March 7,1977. c) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance adopting a sewer rate schedule. Exhibit: Ordinance forthcoming Second reading and public hearing to be March 7,1977 d ) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance prohibiting issuance of Plat approvals and building permits to developers who have not paid assessments for improvements on other developments in the City. Exhibit: Ordinance forthcoming Second reading and public hearing to be March 7,1977. k 1`7 - u, oKIL11dANCEs - SECOND READING a) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance amending the Pension Plan for Police Officers concerning participant's contributions ceasing upon his actual retirement date . ^� Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed b) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance amending the Fire pf R, Officers Pension Plan concerning participant's contributions ceasing m upon his actual retirement date. Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed c) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance amending the General Employees Pension Plan concerning participant's contributions P ceasing upon his actual retirement date. Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed d ) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance permitting City employees to remain in the Group Insurance Plan after retirement. r Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed * : c) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance amending the General Employees Pension Plan concerning deferred retirement benefits . Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed f) Consideration and possible action on an ordinance enacting an amended Pension Plan for Police Officers and Firemen. ar Exhibit: Ordinance previously distributed i' 9. Fire Truck Financing ' Consideration and possible action on recommendation from the City Manager for new Fire Truck financing. Exhibit: Bid tabulations 10. Consideration and possible action on request to advertise for bids for miscellaneous fire equipment. 11 . Consideration and possible action on request to purchase a larger postage mailing machine.(Model 5600) from Pitney Bowes . Exhibit: Memo from City Clerk 12 . Consideration and possible action on request from Jack Clark to purchase an ad in "The Scotia News" iL_eolu-ic::n c >lut.ion petitioning the National Park Service in the :r_tei States Congress to make the area generally known :7 ct Lake a National Park. ADDEML'UN 1. . Possible action on a letter of resignation from Mrs. Veta Mae Peterman. exhibit: Letter City Commission -2- February 22, 1977 c