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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MAY 18, 1976 .._
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Invocation b Reverend John A. Mainer, Mount Zion Methodist Church,
,> Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Present
Mayor: Robert Duncanson
Vice Mayor: John Bertino
Commissioners: Frank'Adler
Robert Donly_ John Ka
City Manager: John Kooser" y YY
Jack Milbery
CityAttorney:
' City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
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Police Chief: Fred Willie
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Thomas Littrell
Building Inspector: =;
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
SRecial Recognition
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On a motion by Commissioner Kay, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino the
Commission adopted a resolution in memory of Mr. Frank Nickerson, former
Commander of the Police Auxitliary. Mayor Duncanson presented Mr.
Nickerson's widow, Mrs. Frank Nickerson, with the resolution.
Minutes
Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to approve
the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of April 28th, the Workshop Meeting of
May 3rd, the Regular Meeting of May 4th, and the Workshop Meeting of May 10th.
Motion passed unanimously.
Citizens Comments
Mrs. Andreen of 1327 S. Federal Highway complained about the proposed building
to be erected next to her property, blocking the view of her building.
Mrs. Andreen was asked to see City Manager Kooser about this problem.
Mr. Pete Prosaic thanked City Manager Kooser for having a sign erected at NW
loth Street directing traffic to the airport.
Mr. Tom Illowicki reported to the Commission that he had met with Mr. Wagner
of the airport management and Broward County Commissioner, Mr. Ken Jenne,
concerning the air traffic problems confronting the citisens in the NW Section.
Mr. Illowicki reported that it was a progressive meeting and suggested that the
City appoint a laison committee to handle the airport problems.
The Mayor commended Mr. Illowicki for his efforts and time and asked that the
matter of appointing a laison committee be placed on the next agenda.
Old Business
There were no appointments to the Dania Architectural Review Commission.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adler to
adopt a resolution appointing Commissioner Robert Donly ee unanimously.
to the Economic
Opportunity Coordinating Group Board of Directors.
MotionReal Property
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The following action was taken 0
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quit claim deed from the City to correct a probable error in a previous right
of way.
City Attorney Milbery, after reviewing a similar case with Commissioner Adler,
recommended that the City grant the quit claim deed conceding this error in
the previous right-of-way.
Vice Mayor Bertino made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly that the City
grant this quit claim deed based on the fact that the City acknowledges the
error in the deed.
Commissioner Adler expressed his opinion in this matter and though; that in
order to protect the City, the matter should be settled in a friendly suit.
After further discussion, Vice Mayor Bertino withdrew his motion.
Commissioner Donly entertained the same motion but it died for lack of a second.
3. Sewer Rate Policy
Upon considering the request by Mr. Myron Corak to reconsider the charge on the
number of water closets in his building complex, the Commission decided to have
the City Attorney determine the Legal solution of amending the present sewer
ordinance where units that have not been issued a certificate of occupancy
would not pay for the water closets until the certificate of occupancy is
issued.
NEW BUSINESS
1 . The public hearing to consider a resolution confirming the assessment roll on
SE 5th Avenue between SE 3rd Place and Sheridan Street and SE 3rd Terrace from
3rd Avenue to SE 5th Avenue (Improvement 4-76) was declared open.
Commissioner Kay and Tom Esposito expressed dissatisfaction in the cost per
lineal foot of this assessment. Commissioner Hay also requested that a core
boring be made of this road. Commissioner Kay also expressed concern as to whether
this road was properly constructed. This was to be checked into and reported at the
next regular meeting.
Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to continue
this public hearing until the June tat Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 75-76 BUDGET
2. City Manager Kooser presented recommendation as to a final revision of the 75-76
general fund budget.
Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept this
recommendation providing that the portion recommending transfer of perpetual
care interest be eliminated.
Vice Mayor Bertino moved to ammend the motion by striking the portion that
eliminates only two public works employees and to keep the original recommendation
of eliminating four. Motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Milbery was asked to prepare an ordinance to this affect for the
June lst Meeting.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
3. City Manager Kooser recommended that the Commission adopt a resolution declaring
the need for and establishing a housing authority for the City of Dania. He
suggested that this be a cooperative agreement with the Broward County Housing
Authority.
Mr. Bearcat, Executive Director of the Broward County Housing Authority, ex-
plained the County's part in this.
The Commission decided to look into the possibility of forming the City's own
housing authority.
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MUNICIPAL JUDGE
4. On a motion by Commissioner Adler, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino the Commission
adopted a resolution increasing the salary of the associate municipal judge from
$4,200 to $5,670.
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PUBLIC WORKS
} 5. The Commission discussed the need for necessary action to acquire property
=: along SE 5th Street in order for it to be extended. And also action to acquire
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; { directly North of SE 4th Terrace.
Mr. Tom Esposito, developer in that area, explained his position and proposal n
to install this street and alley.
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The Commission asked City Manager Kooser to meet with Mr. Mark 2enobia, owner
of a portion of the land needed for this construction, to see if the right-of- V3
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way can be obtained.
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6. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino the Commission
adopted a resolution extending the current building moratorium for 90 days.
TRAFFIC WAYS
7. A. On a motion by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino the Commission
adopted a resolution in support of complete and adequate traffic signalization
for the intersections of Griffin Road and I-95 and Stirling Road and I-95.
B. City Manager Kooser and Police Chief Willis presented a proposed plan for the
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one-way pairing of Dixie Highway and SW 4th Avenue and a portion of SW 13th
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Street.
After discussion, Commissioner Donly made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Adler to hold a public hearing on this matter at the June 1st Meeting. Motion
passed unanimously.
BID RECEIPTS
B. Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kay to close the bidding
and open the bids for the new rescue vehicle. Motion passed unanimously.
City Manager Kooser presented the following bids:
Modular Ambulance Corporation - $26,654.15 - Orlando, Florida
National Custom Coaches - $18,685.96 - i976 Chassis
- $19,432.50 - 1977 Chassis - Knightstown, Indiana
Star-Line Enterprises, Inc. - $18,369.35 - Sanford, Florida
Asplundh Equipment Sales - $22,186.94 - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Bertino to turn the
bids over to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation. Motion
passed unanimously.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
9.a)Commissioner Adler made a motion to approve the purchase of radios for the Fire
Department under state contract and to declare various Fire Department vehicles
surplus. Motion seconded by Commissioner Donly and passed unanimously.
MEETING SCHEDULE
10. Due to the fact that Commissioner Donly had an important meeting to attend
on June 15, the Commission decided to move the regular meeting date to the 16th.
The Commission instructed the administration to have an ordinance prepared for
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first reading on June tat changing the Commission Meeting dates from the first
and third Tuesday of every month to the second and fourth Tuesdays. public
hearing and second reading to be June 16th.
tl. On a motion by Vice Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly the Commission
appointed James Smith, Assistant to the City Manager, as the chief labor negotiator
for the City.
b) City Attorney Mitbery reported that the courts had ordered that the City enter
into final and binding arbitration with the firefighters. City Attorney Milbery
suggested two alternatives:
1 . To appoint an arbitrator and proceed with the arbitration.
2. Appeal the Court's decision.
Commissioner Adler made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kay to accept the
recommendation of the City Manager and have the City Attorney file an appeal
to the court's decision. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMENTS:
City Manager Kooser presented a sewer report for the Commissioner's study for the
Wednesday, May 19th Workshop.
Mayor Duncanson reported on the progress that has been made to date by the
Bicentennial Committee and future planned events.
Robert H. Duacanson - Mayor
Wanda Mullikin - City Clerk
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
MAY 18 , 1976
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r-cr Invocation b Reverend John A. Mainer, Mount Zion Methodist Church Dania
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Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Special Recognition
Fl resolution in memory of Mr. Frank Nickerson, former Commander
of the Police Auxilliary.
Minutes
Workshop April 28th
it May 3rd
Regular May 4th
Workshop May loth
Citizens Comments
Old Business
1. Board Appointments
Consideration of resolutions for appointments to the
following boards :
a. Dania Architectural Review Commission
b. Economic Opportunity Coordinating Group Board of Directors
2 . Real Property
Consideration and action on a request by Mrs. Gertrude Temple
for a quit-claim deed from the City to correct deficiencies
in a previous right-of-way deed.
EXHIBIT: City Manager's Memo 301 (previously distributed)
3 . Sewer Rate Policy
Consideration 6T a request by Mr. Myron Corak to modify the
current policy of the City in defining water closets which
is the basis for the current sewer rate formula.
New Business
t 1. Public Hearing
Public Hearing and consideration of a resolution of confirm-
ation of an assessment roll for the construction of S.E.
5th Avenue between S.E. 3rd Place and Sheridan Street; and
S.E. 4th Terrace from S.E. 3rd Avenue to S.E. 5th Avenue:
Improvement #4-76.
EXHIBIT: Public notice
Letter from Broome E Farina, Consulting Engineers,
with attached assessment roll.
2 . FY 75-76 Budget
Consideration and action concerning the FY 75-76 budget.
3 . Housing Authorit
Consideratio�a resolution declaring the need for and
establishment of a Housing Authority for the City of Dania.
EXHIBIT: City Manager's Memo # 326
4 . Municipal dge
Considerat Juion of a resolution increasing the salary of the
Assistant Municipal Judge.
5 . Public Works
Consideration of necessary action to acquire property
along the proposed route of SE 5th St. , and to take necessary
action to provide for the extension of SE 5th St. , and
similar action for the acquisition of property to provide
for the construction of an alley between SE 3 Ave and
SE 4th Ave directly north of SE 4th Terr and to proceed
with the project.
EXHIBIT: City Manager Memo # 327
New Business con't .
B . Building Moratorium
Consideration of a resolution extending the current
building moratorium.
7 . Traffic sider Ways .
a. Conation of a resolution in support of complete
and adequate traffic signalization for the intersections
of Griffin Road and I-95 and Stirling Road and I-95 .
b. Consideration and action concerning a proposal for the
one-way pairing of Dixie Highway and S.W. 5th Avenue
and for related work on S.W. 13th Street.
EXHIBIT : Police Department Memo #253.
8 . Bid Receipts
Receipt of bids for the acquisition of a new rescue vehicle.
9 . Fire Department
a. Consideration of the purchase of Fire Department radios.
EXHIBIT: Fire Department Memo #76-71
b. Consideration of a resolution declaring various Fire
Department vehicles as surplus.
EXHIBIT: Fire Department Memo #76-45
10 . Meeting Schedule
Consideration of a resolution establishing rescheduling
the regular meeting dates of the City Commission from
` the First and third Tuesdays of every month to the second
and fourth Tuesdays.
11. Labor Relations
a. Consideration of the appointment of a Chief Negotiator
for the City.
b. Consideration of action to either appeal a order
of the Circuit Court to enter into final and binding
arbitration with the firefighter's union or to
comply with said order and appoint the City' s
arbitrators.
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