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Home My WebLink About31232 - MINUTES - City Commission 5 r. j it F„ b` MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING si JUNE 27 , 1989 ' } INVOCATION - City Clerk Wanda Mullikin i 3 i PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE a ROLL CALL: t Present - Mayor: Charles McElyea j Vice Mayor: Bob Mikes i Commissioners: John Bertino j Jean Cook Bobbie Grace City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Robert Flatley City Clerk : Wanda Mullikin PRESENTATIONS j Mayor McElyea recognized Mrs . Cromer and her associates of the Dania Beautification Committee . Mrs . Cromer informed the Commission that the beautification project completed Saturday, June , 18 in front of the administrative center was done by the Dania Improvement i Committee , and the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club. Commissioner Grace presented Mayor McElyea a token of appreciation from the White family for the services he rendered during the tragedy that occurred to their son. I I 1 . CONSENT AGENDA I I Resolutions 1 . 1 The title of a Resolution opposing the relocation of State Road AlA by providing a connecting road through Port Everglades and the Eastern Section of the City was read by City Attorney Adler . Ordinances I 1 . 3 The title of an Ordinance amending Sec . 18-29 of the City Code providing that employees shall become members of the retirement system regardless of age ; retirement system for employees whose date of employment was on or after their fifty-fifth ( 55 ) ! birthday; providing for the terms of retroactive contribution was read by City Attorney Adler. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the consent agenda. The motion 1 passed on the following roll call vote . Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace-yes !IJ PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA: Resolution 1 . 2 Removed from Consent Agenda by Vice Mayor Mikes. I The title of a Resolution approving the State Dept. of Natural Resources, Florida Boating Improvement Program Development project agreement between the State, Count Attorney Adler. Y, and City was read by City i Regular Commission Meeting 1 June 27 , 1989 i ��L i 53�'�iV7��K. JP Y?CNJx 3 � i tf� 3( F L YYY Vice Mayor Mikes asked City Manager Flatley to elaborate on this matter. City Manager Flatley stated that this grant was awarded to the City to upgrade a small boat launching facility immediately south of the I .T. Parker Community Center. The City of Dania will have P control of the project . t A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes , seconded by Commissioner Grace i, to approve . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: 3t Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes 9 Commissionner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes { Commissioner Grace-yes 1 Ordinance 1 .4 Removed from Consent Agenda by Vice Mayor Mikes . An Ordinance amending Sec. 15-12 of the City Code to provide a new license schedule fee for amusement parlors . Vice Mayor Mikes asked City Manager Flatley for an explanation of this ordinance . City Manager stated that the occupational license fee for the Grand Prix was approximately $9 ,000 . However, they have been paying consistently $3 ,000 due to a misinterpretation of the Code . Even though there has been a misinterpretation, the City will hold them to the $9 ,000 because that amount is what the Code stipulates . This change would place the fee at approximately $3 ,000 f which is more in line with surrounding municipalities . Vice Mayor Mikes made a motion to approve. It was seconded by 1W_ Commissioner Grace . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: i Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace-yes i 2. PROCLAMATIONS - None f A y�- 3. BIDS 3. 1 Receipt of bids for a 1969 Ford Darley Champion Pumper. i i A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Y Commissioner Grace to close the time for the receipt of bids. The motion carried. City Manager Flatley opened the sealed bids received from Thomas Cox $500; Tom Coffer $6 ,153 . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Grace to award the bid to the highest bidder for $6, 153 . The motion passed unanimously. j j 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Growth Management 4 . 1 Petitioner/Owner: Michael Mancusi ; property located at 202 NE I 2nd Place. PUBLIC HEARING - VA-28-89 - variance request to allow the construction of a 6 ' fence in an exterior side yard (maximum 4 ' 9 permitted. ) City Attorney Adler stated that the sign advertised the wrong Public Hearing date, August 23rd. After discussion as to the City' s responsibility in erecting these signs, a motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to continue this item to the meeting which will be held on August 22nd. { Regular Commission Meeting 2 June 27 , 1989 l� l G u The motion passed on the following roll call vote: r r Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes t ) Commissioner Grace-yes 4 . 2 Petitioner/Owner: Stanley and Patricia Hunt ; property located I at 1469 NW 10 St . PUBLIC HEARING- VA-30-89 - variance request to allow the construction of an accessory storage shed adjacent to a side lot line (minimum 7 ' setback required) . Stanley Hunt stepped forward to explain the variance request . He stated that he erected a shed of aluminum exactly on the 7' property line in error. He submitted pictures of the shed to the Commission. Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing . Hearing and seeing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing . Vice Mayor Mikes stated that he would like to see some kind of screening since this shed is visible from the street . He expressed that he would not like to set a precedent in any neighborhood to have visible sheds since not all sheds would be appealing to the eye . w Mr . Hunt stated that he did not object to covering the E visibility of the shed. i A motion was made by Vice Mayor. Mikes , seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the variance request provided that the petitioner installs landscaping from the front of the property s which would cover 75% of the visibility of the shed. 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 I 4 .3 Petitioner - Beague Colin ; Owner - Twin Oil Company, Inc. ; property located at 1201 S . Federal Highway PUBLIC HEARING- VA_-32-89 - special exception is requested to allow an enclosed vehicle service establishment in a C-3 zoninq district . Beague Colin stepped forward to explain the special exception request . The Planning and zoning Board recommended approval with work limited inside of the building only. The work would be limited to window tinting , installation of car radios , i cellular phones , radar detectors , and alarms . 1 Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing . Hearing and seeing no one speak in opposition or favor , the Mayor closed the public hearing . Vice Mayor Mikes asked Mr . Leeds if this property meets the current landscaping code. Mr. Leeds informed the Commission that this property probably does not meet the current code in effect . However , since the petitioner is not making any significant changes , he is not required to bring it up to code. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes , seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the special exception subject to the petitioner enhancing the existing islands with landscaping to bring it as close as possible to the existing code . The motion passed on i Regular Commission Meeting 3 June 27 , 1989 i i 4 i F h E the following roll call vote: f. Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grace-yes i 4 .4 Petitioner/Owner - Samuel Nastasi ; property located at 704 SE i 3rd Lane . i PUBLIC HEARING- VA-32-89 - variance request to allow the construction of an aluminum carport with a 10 ' rear yard setback ( 15 ' required) City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that the Planning and Zoning Board recommends denial . Samuel Nastasi stepped forward to explain his request . He stated that he is seeking a variance to place a double wide 20 ' X 20 ' awning in the back of the alley. Mr. Nastasi expressed that he is willing to cooperate with the Commission to have this variance approved . Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. After hearing Paul Goldstein , Jerry Haynes , and Joe Riff speak in opposition, Mayor McEl ea closed the public hearing . Commissioner Bertino asked Mr. Leeds to explain whether sheds have to meet Code . Mr . Leeds stated that an aluminum shed or carport has to meet the setback and the building code . If the f variance is turned down , the petitioner can still put up a j smaller carport that complies with setback and building code. w Vice Mayor Mikes made a motion to deny. The motion died for ! lack of a second. i i After discussion of other alternates as to the material used for the carport a motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to table this until the next meeting so that alternatives can be explored . The motion passed unanimously. Administrative Ordinances (second and final reading) 5 . SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5 . 1 Petitioner - Roof & Rack , Inc . ; Owner - Harbour Towne Marina ; property located at 801 NE 3rd Street . SP-39-89 - site plan revision is requested for Harbour Towne Marina' s boat storage building. Bill Roof came forward to explain the request . He stated that the Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan revision. Commissioner Grace expressed concern over landscaping . Mr. Leeds stated that all codes , including landscaping , had been met . Commissioner Bertino stated that even though Mr. Roof meets the landscaping requirements he would like to see more landscaping since it is such a large building . Mr . Roof stated that he will be placing a green area that would make things more flattering and pleasant and that he will cooperate with the Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve the site plan provided that it meets the Fire Code and that more landscaping is provided by the way of taller 1 and larger trees approved by the Building Dept . 1 Vice Mayor Mikes expressed concern regarding parking . Jim Frye stated that it is a possibility that the dive boat operation can be relocated to accomodate for more parking for the civic center . 1 Regular Commission Meeting 4 June 27 , 1989 i + r � i i I The motion � passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino- F yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Cook-yes k Commissioner Grace-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 5 .2 Petitioner Ravenswood/ - Walter Leaman; property located at 4491 SP-35-89 - site plan approval is requested for a mixed-use marina facility in a C-1 ( Broward County) zoning district . Walter Leaman came forward to explain the request . He stated that they are looking to enhance the will wi and property be to the existing landscaping, adding A motion was made b a prove Toner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commisioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 6 • EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 6 . 1 Recommendation to purchase 341 parking meters and 254 mechanisms only, from P.O.M. 2752. Incorporated on City of Hollywood Bid No. Mike Smith, Director of Personnel purchase 341 new parkin requested that the City 254 replacement mechanisms efor s for a total cost to $shiping ,and handling for $1 ,600 .00, collection carts27.66 , s( 2 ) and an i (4 ) for $1 ,829 .99 , and installation for ( - 0 and granpPstota Of $63 ,156. 94 . This would be financed over 7a4five a grand total amortization at 6 .95% interest . Year A motion was made to approve by Commisioner Bertino call vote: The motion passed on the followeconded by Commissioner Grace, in i g roll I Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes y Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Grance-yes 6 . 2 Recommendation to resurface certain streets and alleys on June 13, 1989 , from Weekley Asphalt on City of Hallandale Bid No. F-88-89-035 . approved City Manager Flatle do a resurfacin Y stated that this is a request to be able to City of Hallandale. He under an existing open bid stated with the than anticipated and would allow this cost was much lower more streets to be resurfaced than originally proposed . A motion was made by Commissioner. Bertino Commissioner Grace to approve . seconded by i� The motion passed on the, following roll call vote : Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes Mayor McElyea-yes 7• SPECIAL REQUESTS 7 . 1 Request by Joe Pegg & Rohr Balloons to display 1 balloon at 1890 Griffin Road , p Y advertising I Regular Commission Meeting 5 June 27, 1989 a, r t 1 y Joe Pegg came forward to explain the request . He stated that he is having a grand opening and would like to use a balloon for advertising . f A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner Grace to grant this request for thirty ( 30) days . 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 7 .2 Request to approve the ranking of Underwriters for purposes of negotiating a financial arrangement to fund the $782 ,000 Taylor Road Assessment Program. City Manager Flatley stated that prior to moving ahead to the third resolution regarding the Special Assessment Program for Taylor Rd . the financing source needed to be solidified . He stated that he sent letters to four (4 ) major municipal underwriters announcing the City' s interest in financing the $782 ,000 Taylor Rd. Assessment Program. Three ( 3 ) of the underwriters did respond and he ranked William R. Hough & Company first . He further stated that he will negotiate with this firm and present the results to the Commission before proceeding . If an agreement cannot be reached , City Manager Flatley stated that he will begin negotiations with the second ranked underwriter, Raymond James. Commissioner Bertino asked City Manager Flatley to explain how the rankings were arrived at. City Manager Flatley stated that the rankings were based upon the review of the references submitted , experience, and through communication with I surrounding communities that are in this same process . I A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the ranking . The motion passed on I the following roll call vote : Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Mike-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor McElyea-yes Commmissioner Grace-yes 8 . APPOINTMENTS 8 . 1 Appointment of Dania resident to the General Employees ' Pension Board. (Richard Eglinas ' term has expired) A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner Grace to reappoint Richard Eglinas . The motion passed unanimously. 8 .2 Appointment of voting delegate for the Annual Convention of the Florida League of Cities . i A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino , seconded by Commissioner Grace to appoint Commissioner Cook . The motion passed unanimously. i 9 . DISCUSSION 9 . 1 Discussion of land in Dania tax-assessed for agricultural purposes . (Vice Mayor Mikes) i Vice Mayor Mikes stated that he is concerned about the condemnation values for land around the airport that is in a Greenbelt status. He stated that if the City is only receiving agricultural exemption values he would like to know if all that property qualifies for those values and whether the City has ever asked the County office in the past to review the Regular Commission Meeting 6 June 27 , 1989 I Properties in Dania that have the Greenbelt Exemption. He requested a list of those properties in the City of Dania that fall under the Greenbelt Exemption. 9 . 2 Discussion of Airport curfew and noise monitoring . (Vice Mayor Mikes) S Vice Mayor Mikes gave a status report on what has recently developed. There has been an extension of the shut down period of the main runway through 1990 . However, there is a good possibility a curfew will be set to control the noise . i ADDENDUM j 9 . 3 Discussion regarding political signs in residential areas . (Commissioner Cook) i Commissioner Cook stated that several people have commented regarding the signs placed especially in the residential areas i during the last election. Commissioner. Cook suggested that a Study Committee be appointed in order to find out what is in the best interest of the City. I 10 . CITIZENS' COMMENTS John Buckner addressed the Commission regarding the airport . 6 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS :.� 11 . 1 City Manager 11 . 1 . 1 Status Report on Annexation Bill . City Manager Flatley gave a report regarding the status of the 1W- annexation bill . He stated that the Governor vetoed the legislative annexation bill of Hollywood and Dania. This would allow for the opportunity to speak to the people who are affected . He stated that it has always been the City' s position that there be a dual referendum. He suggested that a workshop should be held as soon as possible to make plans for the City' s approach . I " (At this time the Citizens' Comments were addressed . ) 11 . 1 . 2 Status report on Reuter Recycling Contract . City Manager Flatley stated that the City is in the process of notifiying the state that Dania is in full compliance with the July 1 mandate. The plan is the Reuter Recycling Agreement and is moving along on schedule . The opening date is scheduled for January or February 1991 . In addition he suggested that the Commission set a time for a Workshop meeting to discuss the annexation program. A Workshop meeting was set for Friday, June 30 at 10 :00 a.m. j A Budget Workshop meeting was set for July 14 at 9 :00 a .m. i 11 . 2 City Attorney Adler stated that the additions to the Fire Code have been made and will be in the Commissioners ' mailboxes for jreview. He requested input from the Commissioners . 12 . COMMISSION COMMENT 12 . 1 Commissioner Bertino commented upon the airport taking away the ability to tax properties in the clear zones . 12 . 2 Commissioner. Cook commented upon the Supreme Court decision ' making it constitutional to desecrate the flag . 12 . 3 Commissioner Grace thanked City Manager Flatley for the efficient MBO Workshop that was held last week . In addition , she stated that she is working with Mr. Taylor regarding trash pickup. Also, she stated that she received a complaint from Regular Commission Meeting 7 June 27 , 1989 { 5 � yrry 1 I j I i i Farro' s market on the corner of 1 St . and 5 Ave regarding rocks in front of the market . They are requesting resurfacing of the area. 12. 4 Vice Mayor Mikes commented upon the necessity of Code improvements regarding landscaping . He also stated that a Workshop is needed to address the issue of flooding throughout the City. Furthermore , he expressed concern regarding the gas pipeline across the Dania Cut-off Canal . 12. 5 Mayor McElyea commented upon malfunctioning street lights . He also commented upon the increase of drugs and prostitution on NW 6th Ave. and that task force work is needed to clean it up. f This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned . I i i � MAYCTR-CCYMMrSSJOK , i CITY CLERK-AUDITOR t I i f i i i I JJ� S Regular Commission Meeting 8 June 27 , 1989 �G.i 1 Y c I t I ^ / ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 27, 1989 I 8:00 P.M. I 9 . DISCUSSION (continued) 9 . 3 Discussion regarding political signs in residential areas. (Commissioner Cook ) t i i � I i i f 1� i i i I I i W. i t V V ia 1 X.1 }i L 5 11 M li .<L �LFY� 4 YV� lil QyyS.y,Nr"t A� R