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Home My WebLink About31442 - MINUTES - City Commission } t i yy 77� a j MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1984 INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ` ROLL CALL : Present : Mavor: Chester A. Byrd Vice-Mayor : John Bertino Commissioners : James Adams Jean Cook Robert Donlv City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief : Rudolf Rigo Absent : j Building Official : Paul Maxwell Building Official Maxwell was excused from this meeting due _ to illness . �' 1. CONSENT AGENDA j Minutes 1. 1 April 10 , 1984 , Regular Meeting i A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bertino to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 2. Ordinances ( second and final reading) 2. 1 The title of an ordinance amending subsections 1 . O1I and 1 . 01X of the Development Order for the Design Center of I the Americas Development of Regional Impact adopted by City of Dania Ordinance No. 20 ; providing that the applicant may perform separate analyses of energy conservation measures for the hotel and office complex 1 and for the wholesale design center portions of the 1 project; providing that the applicant shall not obtain, j and the City shall not issue, a building permit for a building in the project until such an analysis s applicable to that building has been approved by the City and the South Florida Regional Planning Council; providing that all terms and conditions of the Development Order of the Design Center of the Americas If Development of Regional Impact shall remain in full i force and effect , except as amended by this ordinance was read for second and final reading by Mayor Byrd. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by V,,Ce' iiayor uertii,o, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: s , Regular Meeting 1 April 24 , 1984 x YN / A y VtY e { r Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Variances f( 2. 2 PZ-15-84, Pierre Giraud for Land "N" Sea Distributing f Inc. , 125 Bryan Rd. ( continued from April 10 , 1984) Allan Kozich, Designer for Land "N" Sea Distributing Inc. , stepped forward to explain the request to allow reduced size of parking spaces from 10' x 20 ' to 9' x 18' and a 24' maneuveringr aisle. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mavor closed the i public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to grant the variance request by Land "N" Sea Distributing Inc. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: i i Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes .1A Commissioner Donly suggested that Administration investigate the possibility of revising the ordinance relating to size of parking spaces and maneuvering aisles. City Manager Marant agreed to do so. 3. BIDS (8:15 P.M. ) *Addressed after item 4 . 1 3. 1 Receipt of bids for drainage on SE Sixth Street and SE Park Street A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adams to close the receiving of bids. The motion passed unanimously. 9 City Manager Marant read the following sealed bids received: T H & H Envineerina Inc. 3330 SW 46th Avenue Ft . Lauderdale, F1. $90,285. 00 w/bid bond Solo Construction Corp. 15251 NE 18th Ave. No. Miami Beach, Fl . $48 ,200. 00 w/bid bond A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to remand bids received to Citv Manager Marant for his review and recommendation at the next regular Commission meeting of May 8, 1984 . The motion passed unanimously. 3. 2 Recommendation on award of bid for one ( 1) Digital RA60-AA rack-mountable, 205 MB, removeable-media disk drive City Manager Marant requested that th.., itC " � y'� '' ,T. be cu until the next meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by �1 Vice-Mayor Bertino to continue the bid award rrt; recommendation aaenda item until the next regular 4 Regular Meeting 2 April 24, 1984 j. j n y y _ I 1 Commission meeting of May 8 , 1984. The motion passed unanimously. 4. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES 4.1 Dania Auction, 24 NE 1st Avenue ` Steven Birbach, new owner of Dania Auction stepped forward to request an occupational license to operate j the auction house. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant the occupational license to Dania Auction for a period of one ( 1 ) year. The motion passed unanimously. * (At this time item 3 was addressed. ) i 5. APPOINTMENTS I 5. 1 Civil Service Board t City Manager Marant explained that the position on the Civil Service Board vacated by Robert Kaplan is currently being filled by the alternate, Murray Goodman. He recommended that the Commission officially appoint Murray Goodman to the Civil Service Board by Resolution and appoint a new alternate in the near future. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt a Resolution appointing Murray Goodman to the Civil Service Board. The motion passed unanimously. 5.2 Housing Authority Appointment to the Housing Authority was withdrawn. 6. DISCUSSION 6. 1 Request by Safe and Sane Fireworks , Division of P & H Fireworks Co. , Inc. to obtain a permit for the sale of I novelty type sparkler items at 1904 Stirling Road Philip Rubin stepped forward to request permission to run a seasonal 10-14 day outdoor business selling novelty type sparkler items at 1904 Stirling Road. Vice-Mayor Bertino voiced his opposition to the sale of fireworks in Dania by out-of-town businessmen. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adams to deny the request by Safe and Sane Fireworks . After further discussion , the motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-no Mayor Byrd-no Commissioner Donly-yes I 6.2 Update on Water Plant rehabilitation and report on THMs compliance. ,3ohn Calvin i rI City Manager Marant explained that in April , 1982 , the 5 City of Dania, as well as other agencies throughout 5 Broward County, was put on notice by the Department of Environmental Regulation that new standards for THMs would have to be complied with by November, 1983. He a described the problems encountered by the City during T ° Regular Meeting 3 April 24 , 1984 a t 4 y ,t _ f� J that time and the development of the water plant rehabilitation project. City Engineer , John Calvin, explained the THM (Trihalomethanes ) problem, what is being done to the water plant, and outlined the route to compliance with THMs standards. {F Mr. Calvin defined THMs as members of a group of organic chemicals that contain one or more carbon atoms , one hvdrogen atom, and three halogen atoms which are formed I by the reaction of certain organic compounds in water with free chlorine, explaining that the natural organic compounds , called "precursors ' , are produced from decaying vegetation. Mr. Calvin stated that utility systems that serve a Population of more than 10,000 must comply with the THMs standard of 100 parts per billion. He reported the results of quarterly water samples taken since December, 1982 - raw water in the tanks , 17 parts per billion; leaving the water treatment plant , 60 parts per billion; and in the distribution system, fluctuating 117-212 parts per billion. Since Dania ' s 1980 census showed a ! population figure of 11 , 796, the City is not in compliance with THMs standards. i � 1 He described seven methods of removing THMs , mentioning_ the drawbacks of each method: 1 ) add ammonia to the ' water, 2) use chlorine dioxide , 3 ) improve� P precursor reduction, 4 ) move points of chlorination in the plant, 1 5 ) use powdered activated carbon, 6) use ozone, 7) use air-stripping. He explained that after lengthy workshop meetings , Dania chose to control the THMs through the treatment plant process. Mr. Calvin stated that in June, 1983 , Dania requested a i time variance for compliance with the D.E.R. standards and water treatment plant rehabilitation plans were submitted to the D.E.R. in October , 1983 , along with a request for permission to complete the renovations before addressing the THMs problem. He reported on the •^� status of the rehabilitation project and said that I completion of the $400 ,000. 00 project is esti.nated by late summer. He stressed the point that the City of Dania fully intends to meet the criteria of the Department of Environmental Regulation. * ADDENDUM ITEM: 6. 3 Request to refurbish two fire trucks City Manager Marant explained Fire Chief Eugene Jewell ' s request for permission to expend $5,979. 00 to refurbish a 1969 Ford fire truck and to expend $3,808. 20 to refurbish a 1976 Dodge rescue vehicle, having the work done by Beverage Body and Trailer Service without going to bid due to the specialized nature of the work. I A motion was made by Commissioner Donl Commissioner Cook to adopt a Resolution authorizing theii the expenditures of $5,979. 00 and $3,808. 20 to Beverage Body and Trailer Service to refurbish a 1969 Ford fire truck and a 1976 Dodge rescue vehicle. The motion passed unanimously. 4 J . i ` I Regular Meeting 4 April 24 , 1984 r t 4 i a • c , , � I 1 i j 6. 4 Request approval of agreement for computer software support for existing financial accounting system Citv Manager Marant recommended approval of an agreement between the City and Catherine (Candy ) Caudill for computer software support service at a cost of $5 ,000 . 00 for one ( 1) year. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to approve the agreement for computer C software support. The motion passed unanimously. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7. 1 City Manager Marant commented on a communication received from Broward County League of Cities regarding the 1984 Legislative Session and requested that each Commissioner fill out a copy of the itinerary questionnaire and return to him for forwarding. City Manager Marant commented on a request by Howard Hirsch, Chairman of the Dania Industrial Advisory Board, for funding from the City of $2400 .00 for secretarial service , various organization dues , etc. Mr. Marant recommended approval of the request but suggested that i the Board meet with the Commission to discuss commercial ? projects and industrial planning. He also suggested that the Commission direct the Board to hire a planning consultant on a contractual basis. j I 7. 2 City Attorney Adler reported that the resolution which ,. 91 approved the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport expansion project development order needs to be amended to include certain plan and work-order changes and stated that the amendment to the resolution must be advertised sixty (60 ) days prior to the public hearing. i I A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bertino to direct the City Clerk to advertise the public hearing for the adoption of the amendment to the resolution. The motion passed unanimously. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8. 1 Commissioner Adams - no comment . 6. 2 Commissioner Cook commented on the Good Old Days celebration to be held on April 29th and 30th and urged attendance. i 8.3 Commissioner Donly - no comment . 8.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino commented on the Friends of the i Library and the Dania Womens ' Club participation in the I Good Old Days celebration. i Vice-Mayor Bertino reported on the Citizens ' Involvement Committee meeting regarding the 10th Street wall . 8.5 Mayor Byrd commented on his belief that the Commission does not address problems in all areas of the City equally. 9. CITIZENS ' COMMENTS No verbal or written request for citizens ' comments for this Inight ' s meeting was received. sr, Y IS N Regular Meeting 5 April 24 , 1984 1 *YI on, A motion was made and seconded to adjourn this Regular J _ Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. fit_. MAYOR-COMMISSI0 E �I'C TMA -AU I i I d f i i i wu - r a _ Regular Meeting 6 April 24 , 1984 a +r a r r (1 Y.1 ) rl 1 t AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION .REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24. 1984 8 :00 P.M. Invocation by Pastor Byrd Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 April 10 , 1984. Regular Meetina 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinances (Second and Final Reading) 2 . 1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SUB- SECTIONS 1. O1I AND 1. 01X OF THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER FOR THE DESIGN CENTER OF THE AMERICAS DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT ADOPTED BY CITY OF DANIA ORDINANCE NO. 20, PROVIDING THAT THE APPLICANT MAY PERFORM SEPARATE ANALYSES OF ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR THE HOTEL AND OFFICE COMPLEX AND FOR THE WHOLESALE DESIGN CENTER PORTIONS OF THE PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT THE APPLICANT SHALL NOT OBTAIN, AND THE CITY SHALL NOT ISSUE, A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A BUILDING IN THE PROJECT UNTIL SUCH AN ANALYSIS APPLICABLE TO THAT BUILDING HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL; PROVIDING THAT ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE DESIGN CENTER OF THE AMERICAS DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL IMPACT SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT; EXCEPT AS AMENDED BY THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL PREVAIL IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT WITH OTHER ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Variances 2. 2 PZ-15-84, Pierre Giraud for Land "N" Sea Distributing Inc. , 125 Bryan Road (continued from April 10, 1984) 3. BIDS (8:15 p.m. ) 3. 1 Receipt of bids for drainage on SE Sixth Street and SE Park Street. 3 . 2 Recommendation on award of bid for one ( 1 ) Digital RA60-AA rack-mountable, 205 MB, removeable-media disk drive. 4. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES 4 . 1 Dania Auction, 24 NE lst Avenue 5. APPOINTMENTS 5. 1 Civil Service Board s 5. 2 Housing Authority r i c , t- i f, 6. DISCUSSION 6. 1 Request by Safe and Sane Fireworks , Division of P & H Fireworks Co. , Inc. to obtain a permit for the sale of novelty type sparkler items at 1904 Stirling Road. 6. 2 Update on Water Plant rehabilitation and report on THMs compliance. John Calvin 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7. 1 City Manager 7. 2 City Attorney 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8. 1 Co=miseioner Adams 8. 2 +Commissloner Cook 8. 3 Commissioner Donly 8. 4 Vice-Mayor Bertino 8. 5 Mayor Chester Byrd 9. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments by Dania citizens or other interested parties that are not 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) Tuesdays 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 City Manager prior to the beginning of the meeting. 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. i rw�.a s� 1 f ; ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 1984 i 6. DISCUSSION (continued) 6.3 Request to refurbish two fire trucks. 6.4 Request approval of agreement for computer software support for existing financial accounting system. i I i j i I E j f I 1 �( I -^d t. ' 1 j'i F••r'T�i-��+'{,�. Sf J w 5 + F n I �^ 9 a