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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10 , 1990
ROLL CALL:
Present :
Mayor: Charles McElyea
Vice Mayor : Bob Mikes
Commissioners: Jean Cook
j Bobbie Grace
John Bertino
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager : Robert Flatley
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City Clerk : Wanda Mullikin
AT THIS TIME, ADDENDUM ITEM 3 WAS DISCUSSED
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PUBLIC HEARING -
1 . Adoption of resolution entitled:
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City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety
as required by the City Charter and Section 200 .065 ,
Florida Statutes , approving the proposed millage rate
necessary to be levied for the fiscal year 1990-91 ; and
j providing for a public hearing when objections thereto
will be heard and questions concerning same will be
answered; and repealing all resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith ; and providing for an
effective date .
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the
public hearing. j
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A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to adopt the resolution approving i
the proposed millage rate of 5.78 mills to be levied ;
for the fiscal year 90/91 .
Vice Mayor Mikes requested the record show that there
was 1 Dania citizen present at this public hearing .
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes
commissioner Grace-yes
2. Adoption of resolution entitled:
City Attorney Adler read the resolution in its entirety
as required by City Charter and Section 200 . 065 Florida
Statutes approving its tentative annual budget for the
fiscal year 1990-91 ; and providing for a public hearing
when objections thereto will be heard and questions
concerning same will be answered; and repealing all
resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith; and providing for an effective date. r'
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Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing . Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes , seconded by
Commissioner Grace to adopt the resolution approving
its tentative annual budget for the fiscal year 1990-91
1 and to correct a scriveners error in the resolutions
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rate to be Tuesday, September 25, 1990 ..
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Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Grare-yes
I AT THIS TIME, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
3. Agency Requests :
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(a) Dania chamber of Commerce
Anita Serpe , on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce ,
stepped forward to request: pre-funding by the City for
the project. "Gateway Dania" . Ms . Serpe explained that
this project consists of using anti -graffiti paint to
paint 115 palm trees along each side of the bridge ' s
1/4 mile long interior wall on Griffin Road and w'
explained that letters 24" tall and 90 ' long will
depict "The City of Dania" . his . Serpe mentioned that
" this project is expected to position the City as the
"Design and Antique Center of South Florida" and
invited Commission involvement on Saturday by drawing
templets of the palm trees which would then be painted
{ in by professional painters .
QJF Kurt Fly mentioned that the design work will be
conducted by the Chairman of the "Broward Make It Shine
Program" and that the work will be professionally
completed.
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City Manager Flatley mentioned that the City would put
the money up front to fund this project and that the
Chamber plans to raise funds to reimburse the City
Later. Mr . Flatley stated that this project will
coincide with the two (2) days planned for the "Fabric
Fair" at the Design Center of the Americas and
expressed positive benefit to Dania.
Kurt Ely requested the City to donate $15 , 000 to assist
the Chamber of Commerce for the many services provided j
on behalf of the City.
Harriet Colucci , Executive Vice President. of the
Chamber , explained that the Chamber has been
instrumental. in assisting the City in reforence, to the
annexation of the Ravenswood area by planning and
organizing meetings . Ms . Colucci explained that the
Chamber provides social services for the City and
assists residents on a daily basis .
Vice Mayor Mikes and Commissioner Grace concurred that
the City of Dania does not have the funds for these
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types of donations and explained that it would open the
City up to donations to other organizations that: also
do good things on behalf of the City.
Commissioner Bertino expressed hi.s opinion that the
Chamber is considered by the general public as being a
part of the City and felt a need to contribute to this
organization as they are involved with doing municipal
work .
Vice Mayor Mikes confirmed the City' s position not to
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{ adopted some years ago establishing that policy and
felt the Chamber is capable of providing their own
funding as they are tied directly to all businesses in
the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace , seconded by
Vice Mayor Mikes to deny the request for funding to the
Chamber of Commerce .
In an effort to clarify the City ' s excess surplus funds
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Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk , requested the Commission
and Chamber members to reference the hack-up
information for this item explaining the breakdown of
the $305, 000 . Ms . Mullikin explained that $109, 656 is
appropriated for police training and the Law
Enforcement Trust. Fund , $42 , 000 was appropriated in
89/90 to tile the atrium and purchase two vehicles for
use by the Growth Management Department , $1.53, 435 has
been appropriated to be used for capital purchases as
presented to the Commission on August 28 pending the
conclusion of the 89/90 audit .
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1 Commissioner Bertino reconfirmed the need for the City
to assist the Chamber due to the work they do on behalf
of the City.
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Vice Mayor Mikes reconfirmed that unt .i the City is in
a position to be released from the debt they are paying
off , at, this time , he does not feel the City can
entertain the subject of donations for any organization
in Dania.
City Manager Flatley established that the resolution
adopted establishing the policy of not making donations
to organizations did not exclude organizations as long
j as the City has set aside funds in the budget .
The motion to deny the request passed on the following roll
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j Commissioner Bertino-no Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Grace--yes
Vice Mayor Mikes expressed appreciation to the Chamber. of
Commerce for their efforts on behalf of Dania and expressed
possible donations in the future when the City is in a
better financial position by giving all organizations an
opportunity to address the Commission.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by �
Commissioner Cook to request: the Chamber of Commerce to
bring back on a project basis and a budget, on a project
basis of monies that they would want the city to fund
to them for municipal services that they are providing
on behalf of the City that. are considered of a positive
nature to be helping the City financially.
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Commissioner Bertino clarified that his motion was made {
to ensure that the working relations continue between {
the City and the Chamber. f
The motion passed on the following roll call vole :
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-no
{ Commissioner Grace-no
b) Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
City Manager Flatley mentioned that the Area Agency on
Aging has requested the City donate their fair share of
$6, 389 . 00 due to their serving 3 , 693 Dania senior
1 citizens. City Manager Flatley explained that this
agency receives federal funds and if Dania does not
contribute there would be no change in services to
� these senior citizens .
Commissioner Bertino expressed his opposition to
{ donating to this organization as they do receive state,
county and federal funds paid from taxpayers to
operate.
Citizen Al Spies expressed his view that the Federal
° Government has cut funding to agencies like the Area
Agency on Aging which is why they are coming to local
governments for assistance . ^ vr
Discussion continued on the taxing procedures that will
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properties newly annexed into Dania .
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace , seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to deny this request by the Area
I Agency on Aging .
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote : 1
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Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes C
Commissioner Cook-no Mayor McElyea--yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
AT THIS TIME, THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO ITEM I ON THE AGENDA
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This special commission meeting was then adjourned.
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
8:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING -
1 . Adoption of resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY
CHARTER AND SECTION 200.065 , FLORIDA STATUTES , APPROVING THE PROPOSED I
MILLAGE RATE NECESSARY TO BE LEVIED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 ; AND
PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS THERETO WILL BE HEARD
AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING SAME WILL BE ANSWERED; AND REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONLFICT HEREWITH; AND
I PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. "
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2. Adoption of resolution entitled:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY
..� CHARTER AND SECTION 200. 065 FLORIDA STATUTES, APPROVING ITS TENTATIVE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 ; AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
HEARING WHEN OBJECTIONS THERETO WILL BE HEARD AND QUESTIONS CONCERNING
SAME WILL BE ANSWERED; AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. "
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3. Agency Requests:
(a) Dania Chamber of Commerce
j (b) Area Agency on Aging of Broward County
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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 10, 1990
ROLL CALL:
Present:
j Mayor: Charles McFlyea
Vice Mayor: Bob Mikes
J Commissioners: Jean Cook
i Bobbie Grace
John Bertino
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Robert Flat:ley
j City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Utility Director Interviews
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Farther background information and reference checks f
requested on August. 2.7 , 1990, have been completed .
Attached is a list of technical questions that have not
been seen by the applicant;; but may be used by you to
further examine them. After taking another look
through the list. of 48 candidate:;, staff feel.s that:
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7:00 p.m. Paul Lee
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? 7:30 p.m. Michael Shelhamer
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Michael Shelhamer responded to questions relating to
his attitride toward employees, his ideas on upgrading
-<� the water plant , and his experience relating to
management and financial areas of business .
Mr. Shelhamer stated that he would be agreeable to
starting ntt with Dania at a salar
out of $40 , 000 and that
he would need to give his present employer a 30 day
notice. 1
Paul Lee responded to the Commissionor ' s questions
regarding his current term ,,f employment and his salary
requirement. of $49, 000 . Mr . Lee informed the
Commission that he has basic knowledge and experience
in the different types of design construction and
Operation of water plants , pumps and controls . Mr . Lee
felt he would he of assistance to the City with his
engineering background and ability to oversee
engineering plans . Mr. I,em mentioned that he is
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24 honrs a clay 7 duet; a woek on his current job and
would offer the same service in his posit-ion with
Dania .
The Commission discnssed the pros in(] cons to each �
candidate in relation to experience in the field ,
salary requirements and the type of Iiccn e they each
possess. It was determined that the Commission would
direct Mike Smith , Personnel Dirootor , to make
arrangements to invite each candidate back to go thru
the water plant .
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WORKSHOP MEETING
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Utility Director Interviews E
Further background information and reference checks requested
on August 27, 1990, have been completed. Attached is a list
of technical questions that have not been seen by the
applicants but may be used by you to further examine them.
1 After taking another look through the list of 48 candidates ,
staff feels that these two finalists are the best of the
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7:00 p.m. Paul Lee
7 : 30 p.m. Michael Shelhamer
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