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Home My WebLink About1986-05-27 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda 9 i MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 1986 INVOCATION - Rev . Harris, Seventh Day Adventist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 ROLL CALL : I Present - } i Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor : Chester A . Byrd Commissioners : Jean Cook Howard Hirsch Charles McElyea City Attorney : Frank Adler City Manager : Eugene Jewell Deputy City Clerk : Marie Jabalee Police Chief: Gilbert Thivener Building Official : Paul Maxwell i Mayor Bertino commented on the new Airport Hilton letterhead reading "Ft . Lauderdale Airport Hilton " contrary to the agreement that the signage was to recognize the City of Dania, and described his efforts in protest . He read copies of correspondence received from the Vice President of Hilton Inns and the President of Hospitality Management Corp . outlining attempts to arrive at an amicable solution . i i 1 . CONSENT AGENDA i ' o Minutes i i 1 . 1 April 16, and May 19, 1986, Workshop Meetings 1 . 2 May 6, 1986, Special Meeting 1 . 3 May 13, 1986, Regular Meeting Proclamations/Resolutions 1 .4 Proclamation designating the month of June as Jewish War Veterans Month . Building & Zoning Ordinances ( First Reading ) - none Administrative Ordinances ( First Reading ) - none A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner McElyea to approve the consent agenda . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Cook- yes Vice Mayor Byrd- yes Commissioner Hirsch- yes Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner McElyea- yes j 2 . PRESENTATIONS 2 . 1 Recommendation from I .T. Parker Committee . I Clarke Walden , Chairman of the I .T . Parker Trust Committee presented the Committee ' s suggestion that $3750 of the Trust funds be set aside and earmarked for the restoration and/or enlargement of historical photos donated by members of the ' community, the funds to be under the strict control of the City . He explained that the Committee ' s original suggestion was $7500 but that $3750 was a more realistic figure . �f Regular Commission Meeting 1 May 27, 1986 yc The Committee further suggested that the remaining fund of M approximately $60, 000 be set aside as a beginning fund, earmarked and controlled by the City for an estimated period of time as required to obtain the realistic financing, for the purpose of erecting a civic center across the street from City Hall where the Chamber of Commerce is now located . i It was generally agreed that the Committee ' s recommendations be discussed at a Workshop Meeting set for June 3, 1986, at 4 : 00 p .m . 3 . BIDS d r i 3 . 1 Recommendation regarding bid for Signalization at Sheridan { Street and SE 5 Avenue Intersection . City Manager Jewell reported that the single bid received from Signal Construction Inc . , Jupiter, FL . in the amount of $21, 113 . was reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and Broward County and recommended that the bid be awarded to Signal Construction Inc . i A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to accept the City Manager ' s recommendation and award the bid for signalization at Sheridan St . and SE 5 Ave . intersection to Signal Construction Inc . The motion passed unanimously . 3. 2 Recommendation regarding hid for U . S . #1 Landscaping . City Manager Jewell recommended that the single bid received from L .E . Menefee Inc . , Ft . Lauderdale, FL . be rejected, and Administration be authorized to rebid the project . A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to reject the bid, return the bid bond and authorize Administration to readvertise for bids for U.S . #1 Landscaping . f The motion passed unanimously . 3. 3 Recommendation regarding bid for Public Works Garage Addition . City Manager Jewell explained that the single bid received from Steel Structures Inc . , Ft . Lauderdale , FL . for a 4-bay addition to the existing Public Works Garage came in over-budget and suggested two alternatives : 1 ) the 4th bay could be deleted in order to reduce the cost by 25% (per Steel Structures Inc . ), or 2 ) the bid could be rejected and the project rebid . He recommended the first . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to reject the bid, return the bid bond and j authorize Administration to readvertise for bids for the Public Works Garage Addition . E E During discussion , Vice Mayor Byrd called for review of j operations at the Garage . Commissioner McElyea , noting that the 4th bay is necessary to house and protect valuable City I equipment, suggested that the bidder he given the opportunity to adjust the bid since the bid has already been exposed . Commissioner McElyea then withdrew his second to the motion to { reject . The motion failed for lack of a second . A motion was then made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner McElyea to refer the matter to the City Manager for further discussion with the bidder in an attempt to meet i existing specs within budget , and make recommendation at the next regular meeting scheduled for June 10, 1986 . The motion passed unanimously . { Regular Commission Meeting 2 May 27 , 1986 j 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS BUILDING & ZONING 4. 1 PETITIONER : James Maurer ; OWNER : Christine Vitolo ; property located at 2010 NE 7 Avenue A. PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST VA-31-86 - A Variance request to allow the construction of a 768 sq . ft . wall sign in an IRO Zoning District (maximum of 60 sq . ft . permitted ) . James Maurer stepped forward to explain the variance request , commenting that the size of the existing building justifies the size of the sign, and described the hardship caused by road i construction in the area . The P&Z Board recommended approval subject to conditions : 1 ) that no other signs are allowed to be placed on the building ; and 2 ) approval is for a period of two years, at the end of two years, the petitioner/owner must come back before the P&Z Board for review . Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , the Mayor closed the public hearing . } A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner ' Hirsch to grant the variance ( VA-31-86 ) to James Maurer/Christine Vitolo for a period of two years, and at the end of two years the petitioner/owner must come back before the 1 P&Z Board and City Commission , and with the understanding that ' the sign meets South Florida Building Code requirements, and that no other sign be placed on the building . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : i Commissioner Cook- yes Vice Mayor Byrd- yes Commissioner Hirsch- yes Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner McElyea- yes 4 . 2 PETITIONER/OWNER : John J .SE 3 Place Vollmann , Jr . ; property located at 411 A . PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST VA-32-86 - A Variance request to allow the construction of a pool screen enclosure with a 4 ' rear yard setback ( 15 ' �/ required ) . Y.OBI' John Vollmann stepped forward to explain the variance request to allow a pool screen enclosure to alleviate the mosquito and other insect problem, the pool being 2/3 of a block from the ; mangroves . The P&Z Board and Staff recommended approval . I ' Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak I in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner f Hirsch to grant the variance ( VA-32-86 ) to John J . Vollmann , Jr . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Cook- yes Vice Mayor Byrd- yes i Commissioner Hirsch- yes Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner McElyea- yes 4 . 3 PETITIONER/OWNER : Willie B . Perry : DrnDerty lnratpd at 2nl NW a Avenue and 2 Street 1 A . PUBLIC HEARING - VARIANCE REQUEST I VA-36-86 - A Variance request to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot with 60 ' depth (90 ' minimum required ) . The Contractor, representing the petitioner/owner, stepped forward to request a variance to construct a duplex, explaining I that the lot is zoned duplex and does contain the required square footage . The P&Z Board and Staff recommended approval . Regular Commission Meeting 3 May 27, 1986 Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , the Mayor closed the public hearing . i A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to grant the variance ( VA-36-86 ) to Willie B . Perry . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Cook - yes Vice Mayor Byrd- yes Commissioner Hirsch- yes Mayor Bertino- yes Commissioner McElyea- yes 1 ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES (Second & Final Reading ) - none 5 . OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES 5 . 1 Request by Minuteman Fireworks, Inc . to sell sparkler-type novelty items at 321 No . Fed . Hwy . , 1800 Griffin Rd . & 1554 So . Fed . Hwy . from 6/24 - 7 /4/86 A representative of Minuteman Fireworks, Inc . stepped forward to request permission to expand its operation to the Florida area , explaining that the company operates over 200 fireworks stands in Michigan and has never had a violation . He said the company intends to operate from a main warehouse, setting up and dismantling tents at the three locations each day of the 10 day occupational license . During discussion , Mayor Bertino allowed public input . Kurt Ely and Gloria Daly spoke in opposition . Mayor Bertino said he felt temporary fireworks setups detract from the beauty of the City and hurt those Dania businessmen who operate year-round who also sell those products . ,,- A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to deny the request by Minuteman Fireworks , i Inc . for an occupational license . The motion to deny passed on a 4-1 vote, Vice Mayor Byrd dissenting . 5. 2 Request by JRS, Inc . to operate a wholesale/retail jewelry and i pawn shop at the northwest corner of SW 5 St . & Fed . Hwy . tt^ Stuart Cooper stepped forward to request an occupational license for a wholesale/retail jewelry and pawn shop , explaining the intention to buy and renovate the building at the premises address and described the company ' s permanent investment goals and plans . The Commissioners, while in favor of the wholesale/retail jewelry aspect , all commented in opposition to the pawn shop . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant an occupational license to JRS, Inc . for a wholesale/retail jewelry operation only, denying the pawn shop operation . The motion passed unanimously . 6 . EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none 7 . SPECIAL REQUESTS j i i 7 . 1 Request by Area Agency on Aging of Broward County for funding . City Manager Jewell explained the request for the City of Dania to contribute $4969 per the Area Agency ' s Fair Share Formula . E A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to deny the contribution request . The motion passed unanimously . \ . Vice Mayor Byrd called for development of a formal Commission policy regarding donations . It was suggested that it be discussed at the next budget hearing . Regular Commission Meeting 4 May 27, 1986 8. APPOINTMENTS i 8. 1 Resolution appointing members to the Unsafe Structures Board . i City Manager Jewell explained that the board members whose terms have expired have been contacted by Staff, and George Hewlett and William Sargent have agreed to reappointment, while Arthur Benjamin declined reappointment . t A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner r McElyea to adopt a resolution reappointing George Hewlett (General Contractor) and William Sargent (Electrical Contractor ) to the Unsafe Structures Board . The motion passed unanimously . * A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea , seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt a resolution appointing Augustine Gizzi ( Engineer ) to the Unsafe Structures Board ( replacing Arthur Benjamin ) . The motion passed unanimously . 8. 2 Resolution appointing one member to the Code Enforcement Board due to the resignation of John Vollmann . A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea , seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt a resolution appointing Roxanne Knight to the Code Enforcement Board . The motion passed unanimously . 8. 3 Resolution appointing one member to the Police and Fire Pension Board due to the resignation of John Vollmann . A motion was made by Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner w- Hirsch to adopt a resolution appointing Kim Salvino to the Police and Fire Pension Board . The motion passed unanimously . 8.4 Resolution appointing members to the Dania Memorial Committee . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to adopt a resolution establishing the Dania Memorial Committee and appointing members as nominated at the May 19, 1986, Workshop Meeting : Roxanne Knight , Don Castle, Esq . , Nick Di Nunzio, Charles Williams and Skip Ahalt . The motion passed j unanimously . j * (At this time, agenda item 8 . 1 was readdressed . ) 9 . DISCUSSION 9 . 1 Discussion and consideration of proposal to extend West Dania Beach Boulevard . City Manager Jewell reported that he met at Modello Park with a coalition of citizens from the West side of the City, and it was suggested that Dania Beach Boulevard be extended from where it ends now at NW loth Ct . through to Bryan Rd . He presented a preliminary cost estimate prepared by City Engineer, John Calvin , and asked for Commission approval to proceed further seeking outside funding . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to authorize the City Manager to work out the cost with the City Engineer and investigate all possible areas of funding to extend Dania Beach Blvd . The motion passed unanimously . 9. 2 Discussion and possible approval of specs for pier/ restaurant proposal . ( forthcoming ) City Attorney Adler presented a modified form of lease agreement L for the pier/restaurant, describing new provisions regarding Regular Commission Meeting 5 May 27 , 1986 i options in the event the pier is destroyed by fire, hurricane, etc . , major repairs at the City ' s discretion , limit on number of parking spaces for the operator of the restaurant or pier, and permission for the sale of beer and wine on premises excluding the area under the pier . It was agreed that the lease agreement form will be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting and reviewed by the t Commissioners in the interim . 10 . CITIZENS ' COMMENTS } No verbal or written requests for citizens ' comments for this night ' s meeting were received . 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager Jewell reported on the need to install the new replacement sewage flow meter to Hollywood . He said that installation of this meter was contained in the bids received for the NE area sewers and recommended that this portion be deleted from that sewer contract and that the installation of the new meter be declared an emergency due to the high cost of estimated billing by Hollywood . He reported that the lowest quote was received from H&H Crane Service Inc . in the amount of $21, 500 to install the new meter and requested permission to expend that amount from the sewer renewal and replacement fund . i A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Cook to declare this item an emergency . The motion passed unanimously . A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Cook to authorize the emergency expenditure of $21 , 500 to H&H Crane Service Inc . for the installation of the new sewage flow meter to Hollywood . The motion passed unanimously . i Commissioner Hirsch asked City Manager Jewell to check into the age of the meter being replaced . , qJ, 11 . 2 City Attorney Adler - no comment . 12 . COMMISSION COMMENT 12 . 1 Commissioner Cook commented that the Crown Plaza should be placed on notice as well as the Airview Hilton of the Commission ' s desire to have Dania recognized on their signage . 12 .2 Commissioner Hirsch asked to meet with the City Manager and City Attorney within the next three or four days . 12. 3 Commissioner McElyea commented on the loss of William Bill Smith . 12 . 4 Vice Mayor Byrd commented on the loss of Mr . Mizell . 12 . 5 Mayor Bertino commented on the American Legion Memorial Day i ceremonies . I This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned . 1 4A 40 -, A 0 -C MISSIONER I ,c„L CGv DEPUTY I CLERK-AUDITOR 1 i j Regular Commission Meeting 6 May 27, 1986 ___ AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 27 , 1986 3 :00 P.M. , INVOCATION - Elder L. J. Carroll PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I � ROLL CALL 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. 1 April 16 , and May 19 , 1986 , Workshop Meetings ! 1. 2 May 6, 1986, Special Meeting 1 1. 3 May 13 , 1986 , Regular Meeting I i a Proclamations/Resolutions 1 1. 3 Proclamation designating the month of June as Jewish War Veterans fMonth. r 2. PRESENTATIONS j 2. 1 Recommendation from I.T. Parker Committee. 3. BIDS 3 . 1 Recommendation regarding bid for signalization at Sheridan Street & SE 5 Avenue intersection. 3. 2 Recommendation regarding bid for U.S. 1 Landscaping. ' 3. 3 Recommendation regarding bid for Public Works Garage Addition. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building & Zoning 4. 1 PETITIONER - James Maurer; OWNER - Christine Vitolo; property located at 2010 NE 7 Avenue PUBLIC HEARING - Variance Request 1 VA-31-86 A Variance request to allow the construction of a 768 square foot wall sign in an IRO Zoning District (maximum of 60 square feet permitted) . ! j 4. 2 PETITIONER/OWNER - John J. Vollmann, Jr. ; property located at 411 SE 3 Place PUBLIC HEARING - Variance Request VA-32-86 - A Variance request to allow the construction of a pool screen enclosure with a 4 ' rear yard setback ( 15 ' required) . i 4. 3 PETITIONER/OWNER - Willie B. Perry; property located at 201 NW 8 Avenue and 2 Street PUBLIC HEARING - Variance Request VA-36-86 - A Variance request to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot with 60 ' depth (90 ' minimum required) . i I i 1 OF 2 I i 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES - None 5. 1 Request by Minuteman Fireworks, Inc. to sell sparkler-type novelty items at 321 North Federal Highway, 1800 Griffin Road and 1554 South Federal Highway from 6/25 - 7/4/86 . 5. 2 Request by JRS , Inc. to operate a wholesale/retail jewelry and pawn shop at the northwest corner of SW 5 Street and Federal Hwy. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - None 7 . SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Request by Area Agency on Aging of Broward County for funding. i i 8 . APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Resolution appointing members to the Unsafe Structures Board. 8. 2 Resolution appointing one member to the Code Enforcement Board due to the resignation of John Vollmann. 8. 3 Resolution appointing one member to the Police and Fire Pension Board due to the resignation of John Vollmann. 8. 4 Resolution appointing members to the Dania Memorial Committee. 9 . DISCUSSION 9 . 1 Discussion and consideration of proposal to extend West Dania Beach Boulevard. 9. 2 Discussion and possible approval of specs for pier/restaurant proposal. ( forthcoming) 10 . CITIZENS ' COMMENTS - Comments by Dania citizens or interested parties that are not a part of the regular agenda should be given in writing or communicated verbally prior to 4:00 p.m. the second ( 2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Comments of any nature will be responded to by the office of the City Manager. In the event that the concern remains unresolved, the citizen( s) or party will be asked to ~` address the City Commission during the meeting. "Emergencies may be given to the Mayor, a City Commissioner or the City Manager prior to the beginning of the meeting. 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11. 1 City Manager 11. 2 City Attorney 12 . COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. 1 Commissioner Cook 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch 11. 3 Commissioner Mc Elyea 12.4 Vice Mayor Byrd 12. 5 Mayor Bertino --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 2 OF 2 I