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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-09 Workshop City Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda 4 1 MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 9 , 1991 ROLL, CALL: Present: Mayor: Bob Mikes Vice Mayor: Charles McElyea Commissioners : Bill Hyde Bobbie Grace John Bertino City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Robert Fl.atley City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin 1 . Recreation Director Interviews 7 :00 - Lance Moll , former superintendent of parks and ` A facilities for the City of Pompano Beach ^ ; 7 : 30 - Tim Tapp, former director of parks and facilities for the City of Pompano Beach City Manager Flatley mentioned ghat these two candidates are the result y of extensive advertisement for the position of Recreation Director in the Journal of National Recreation and Parks Associaticm and Florida Recreation and Parks Association , rt,t Mike Smith , Personnel Director, mentioned that he received 53 applications from the advertisements and that the City ' s Review Board 0 diminished the selection down to 10. He stated that interviews were conducted with the top five through a point system. A recommendation was then made to the Commission to interview fir. Moll and Mr . Tapp. Mt: . Smith mentioned that these two candidates are local and that candidates 3 and 4 would have to be flown in from Out Of state . Discussion followed regarding the qualifications and experience Chris Jones has acquired during her Fears at: Dania in relation to the requirements for the position of. Recreation Director. Lance Moll -- Mr . Moll i.nfnrmed the Commission that he presently lives in Lauderhill and has lived in Florida for 14 years . He started his parks and recreation career working part -time while in college in Kettering , Ohio. He graduated Ohio State with a Bachelor ' s Degree and received a Masters Degree at FIU in Parks & Recreation Administration in 1978 . He explained that he has worked for the City of North Miami Beach prior to graduation , the City of Coral Springs for six years and eventually to the City of Pompano Beach in 1985. Mr. Moll stated that aside from recreation and park experience , he has obtained experience in the area of revenue facilities , contract mdndgemen t , grant processing and park ranger programs . He left the Cite of Pompano Beach due to political reasons . Mr . Moll responded to questions relating to duties he would he responsible for .in the position of Recreation Director for Dania . Mr . Moll stated that he visited Frost and Modello Park and gave a brief overview of improvements that he feels are needed. Tim Tapp - Mr. Tapp graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor ' s Degree in Recreation Administration . He worked for The Boy ' s Club as Program Supervisor, assistant Director of Recreation for Summit , New Jersey, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation for Franklin Township, New Jersey and became Director in this position for 10 years while obtaining his Masters Degree in administration, and then became Parks & Recreation Director for Pompano Beach , Florida for 6 years. WORKSHOP MEETING 1 APRIL 9, 1991 ' 1 k: Mr. Tapp explained the political changes that gent on at Pompano Beach and mentioned that he managed 105 employees along with another 40 full- time equivalent part-tame employees . He stated that he had an opportunity to visit Dania Beach, the Recreation Center and the Marina in Dania but has not seen the parks . Mr . Tapp explained his duties in regards to the Pompano Beach Pier and commented on his experience in writing grants during his career. He mentioned that he is currently working with the Florida Recreation & Parks Association as a fund raiser on a commission basis and that he would be immediately available to assume this position with Dania . Mr . Tapp explained his responsibilities in regards to the capital program and beach improvements at Pompano Beach . The Commission discussed the need to hire an individual who has expertise in the area of park administration due to the critical needs for the public parks in Dania and the improvements being made to the Dania Pier. Discussion of this issue was continued to the workshop meeting on April 16 , 1991 . This workshop meeting was then adjourned. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER /r ITY CLERK-AUDITOR I I WORKSHOP MEETING 2 APRIL 9, 1991 AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING TUESDAY, APRIL 9 , 1991 7: 00 P.M. 1. Recreation Director Interviews 7:00 - Lance Moll , former superintendent of parks and facilities for the City of Pompano Beach 7: 30 - Tim Tapp, former director of parks and facilities for the City of Pompano Beach h� f . �al 4, MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9 , 1991 INVOCATION BY WANDA MULLTKIN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Present: Acting Mayor: Bob Mikes Acting Vice Mayor: Charles MCElyea Commissioners: tti.l] Hyde Bobbie Grace John Bertino City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Robert Flatlet' City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin PRESENTATIONS Addendum: *Acknowledgement: of award of Keys to Che City of Dania to returning t Armed Forces Servicemen: i Mayor Mikes requested each serviceman to come forward to be awarded Keys to the City along with being given the opportunity to i.ntroduce themselves and their family members. Anthony DeGrace - U.S. Army James Combs - U.S . Army William Hutchings - U.S . Army Michael Lew - U.S . Air Force ! Curtis Burns - U. S. Marine Corp Commi.ssioner Grace commended these servicemen and requested all citizens to support and pray for the servicemen and women who are still involved in the Gulf crisis . Mayor Mikes encouraged citizens in Dania to advise the City Manager on additional servicemen returning from the Gulf so that: the City of Dania may give them proper acknowledgment. Commissioner Hyde commented on how pleased he is to see the United States acknowledging the contributions made by our veterans . *Del.oitte & Touche presenl:ation of the 1990 Financial Report: for the City of Dania . Ci.ty Manager Flatl.ey mentioned that the 1990 Audit Report: is complete and introduced Robert: Wenn from Deloi.tte & 'rouche. Robert Wenn, DeloitLe & TOUChe, came forward to Explain that he was the Supervising Partner for the 1989/90 City Audit; and introduced Diane Larki.n who was the Supervising Manager. Mr. Wenn gave a brief overview of comments made in the report regarding the City' s compliance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Mr. Wenn stated that the comments made regarding internal Accounting Control. , Administrative and Operating Matters are minimal when considering the size of. the City and reflects a continuing due diligence to maintain a sound internal control structure of the City. REGULAR MEETING 1 APRIL 9 ,• 1991 4 Mr. Wenn expressed appreciation to Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk and Marie Jabalee, Finance Director for their assistance in completing this audit . *BSO Deputy of the Month Award Captain Carney, BSO, welcomed the servicemen back from the Gulf War and commended them for tire jobs they did for their country. Captain Carney advised that the Broward Sheriff ' s Office has started a mounted patrol. and that this service will be available to Dania . He mentioned that he expects to use the mounted patrol on the beach area and requested Commission input on other areas in the City where this could be utilized. Captain Carney reported that Chris Percival. has been awarded the Deputy for the Month for March . He has made 43 arrests (14 felony, 1.5 misdemeanor, 6 capios , 8 traffic) and completed 28 field interrogation cards and has written 32 citations. Captain Carney then presented Deputy Percival with this award . Captain Carney encouraged citizens to become involved in the CAT (Combat Auto Theft) program that can deter the theft of their vehicles. Commissioner. Hyde requested Captain Carney to respond to the progress being made in coordinating police services from the Dania District IX for the newly annexed area west of the City. Y Captain Carney explained that , at this time, the area west of the 't e City is being patrolled by District T Deputies of the Broward Sheriff ' s Office. He did not: expect this situation to change until Dania increases their tax revenue towards the end of this year. Captain Carney felt that additional manpower would be requested ri when the change takes place and menti.oned that District IX does !! assist District I in 'investigations relating to burglaries , auto thefts and robberies for the area . AT THIS TIME, ITEM 7 . 6 WAS HEARD City Attorney Adler informed the audience that there were two men from Dania that served in the Korean War and World War IT; Pilot Sidney Mullikin -Air Corp and Pilot Marshal LaBree -- Marine Corp. City Attorney Adler mentioned the need to not only acknowledge the servicemen here tonight but: all those who have served in prior wars as well. *Roxane Knight requests support at the April 15 South Broward High School Advisory Board meeting regarding school. renovations . Roxane Knight expl.ained the need for commission and community support at the meeting scheduled on April 15 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Library with the Architect and Superintendent of Schools for the School Board. She felt that with strong community support: the School Board will begin renovations at South Broward . Serviceman Anthony DeGrace stepped forward to explain that South Broward is the only high school ghat offers the ROTC program and commented on how it hel.ped him prepare for his career :in the service . He encouraged Commission and Community support at: the meeting on April 15. Commissioner Grace reported that improvements are being made to Collins Elementary as a result of the Commission' s adoption to the Resolution requesting renovations at: the March 26 regular meeting. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Hyde requested item 1 . 5 and Commissioner Grace requested item 1 . 6 from the Consent Agenda. 1 . CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 2 APRIL 9, 1991 F. Mr. Wenn expressed appreciation to Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk and Marie Jabalee, Finance Director for their assistance in completing this audit. *BSO Deputy of the Month Award Captain Carney, BSO, welcomed the servicemen back from the Gulf War and commended them for the jobs they dial for their country. Captain Carney advised that the Broward Sheriff ' s Office has started a mounted patrol, and that this service will be available to Dania. He mentioned that he expects to use the mounted patrol on the beach area and requested Commission input: on other areas in the City where this could be utilized. Captain Carney reported that Chris Percival has been awarded the Deputy for the Month for March. He has made 43 arrests (14 felony, 15 misdemeanor, 6 capios , 8 traffic) and completed 28 field interrogation cards and has written 32 citations . Captain Carney then presented Deputy Percival with this award . Captain Carney encouraged citizens to become involved in the CAT (Combat Auto Theft) program that: can deter the theft of their vehicles. Commissioner Hyde requested Captain Carney to respond to the progress being made in coordinating police services from the Dania District IX for the newly annexed area west: of. the City. Captain Carney explained that, at this time, the area west of the City is being patrolled by District T Deputies of the Broward Sheriff ' s Office. He did not expect this situation to change until i Dania increases their tax revenue towards the end of this year . Captain Carney felt that additional manpower would be requested istrict IX when the change takes place and mentioned that to burglaries ,does auto assist District I in i-nvestigations relating thefts and robberies for the area . AT THIS TIME, ITEM 7. 6 WAS HEARD City Attorney Adler informed the audience that there were two men from Dania that served in the Korean War and World War II; Pilot Sidney Mullikin -Air Corp and Pilot Marshal Debris - Marine Corp. City Attorney Adler mentioned the need to not only acknowledge the servicemen here tonight but all those who have served in prior wars as well. *Roxane Knight requests support at the April 15 South Broward High School Advisory Board meeting regarding school renovations. Roxane Knight explained the need for commission and community support at the meeting scheduled on April 15 at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Library with the Architect and Superintendent: of School.sfor the School Board. She felt. that with strong community support School Board will. begin renovations at South Broward. Serviceman Anthony DeGrace stepped forward to explain that South Broward is the only high school that offers the ROTC program and commented on how it helped him prepare for his career in the service. lie encouraged Commission and Community support at the meeting on April 15. Commissioner Grace reported that. improvements are being made to Collins Elementary as a result of the Commission ' s adoption to the Resolution requesting renovations at the March 26 regular meeting. PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Hyde requested item 1. 5 and Commissioner Grace requested item 1 .6 from the Consent Agenda . 1 . CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MEETING 2 APRIL 9, 1991. A n 't 4 City Attorney Adler read the following Consent Agenda items : Minutes i . l March 21 , 1991 , workshop meeting 1 . 2 March 26 , 1991 , regular meeting Resolutions 1 . 3 A Resolution of the City of Dania , Florida , authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for funding under the Florida Department of Natural Resources , Division of Beaches and Shores , Beach Erosion Control Program, for Dania Beach Dime preservation and revegetation; designating the City `tanager or his designee as the official Liaison Agent ; confirming the amount of funds requested in the grant ; confirming the availability of the required matching funds ; confirming the cost of the project ; confirming the City' s responsibility to develop, operate and maintain the project ; confirming that the City offered all citizens the opportunity to participate in the planning process relative to the adoption of the recreation and open space element ; confirming the City ' s on-going concern for citizen participation in planning and selection of recreation projects; and providing for an effective date . 1 . 4 Resolution of the City of Dania , Florida , approving the agreement between Broward Employment and Training Administration and the City of Dania ; and providing for an effective date . A motion was made by commissioner Grace, seconded by Commissioner Berti.no to approve the Consent Agenda . 1 y The motion passed on the following roll call vote: " Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice -Mayor McElyea--ye.s y ' Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes -: ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA 1 . 5 Resolution of. the City of Dania, Florida , authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for funding under the Florida ' Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program; l Designating the City Manager or his designee as the official Liaison Agent; confirming the amount of funds requested in the grant; confirming the availability of the required matching funds; confirming the total- cost of the project; confirming the City' s responsibility to develop, operate and maintain the project; confirming that the City offered all citizens the opportunity to participate in the planning process relative to the adoption of recreation and open space element; confirming the City' s on-going concern for citizen participation in planning and selection of recreation projects; and providing for an effective date. Commissioner Hyde commented on the need to keep the City' s waterways clean and expressed his support: in submitting an application for this grant.. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde , seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt this resolution . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner. Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Hyde--yes Mayor Mikes yes Commissioner Grace-yes Ordinances 1 . 6 An Ordinance of. the City of Dania , Florida , calling a referendum election on the 25th of June, 1991, on proposed amendments to Section 13, Article 2 of Part VI of the Charter of the City of Dania, relating to filling vacancies in the Office of City Commissioner; prescribing the form of ballot; directing the advertising of such election; and providing for an effective date. REGULAR MEETING 3 APRIL 9 , 1991 r i 4i Commissioner Grace requested further information regarding the need for this ordinance as it was her understanding that the Court of Appeals will not be making a decision until April regarding Bill Hyde' s right to be in the position of Commissioner due to a question in his residency eligibility. Mayor Mikes explained that this ordinance defines the method of appointment for successfully elected officials who have a residency requirement problem and felt that the voters should be given the opportunity to decide these issues with the use of a referendum. Mayor. Mikes felt that there was a need to move von this issue as it takes a few weeks for the public hearing process. Commissioner Hyde requested City Attorney Adler to give his legal opinion on whether or not it would be a conflict of interest for him to vote on this ordinance. City Attorney Adler stated that since Commissioner Hyde wasn ' t going to gain financially from his vote and since this ordinance is for anyone who may have a residency requirement problem, and not just Commissioner Hyde, he didn' t feel there was a conflict. City Attorney Adler explained that this ordinance will cover the candidate who is elected by the voters and is then removed from - office until the residency requirement is met (6 months per Dania Charter) and would then be reinstated back into office after the residency period is met . 1 I A motion was made by Mayor' Mikes , after passing the gavel , seconded by Commissioner Bertino to adopt the ordinance calling a referendum I ! for June 25, 1991 . The motion passed on the following roll call. vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-no Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-no 2 . PROCLAMATIONS 2 .1 Mayor Mikes declared May 7 - 2 , 1991 as Career/Jobs Etipo ' 91 Days and read the proclamation in its ' entirety for the Commission and audience . 3 . BIDS j 3 .1. Award of contract for the collection of White goods . I City Manager Flatlet' recommended Millions of Parts be awarded the contract for the collection of white goods . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino , seconded by Commissioner Grace to award the contract to Millions of. Parts for the col.lection of white goods . The motion passed on the following roll call. vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor. McElyea--abstained Commissioner. Hyde-yes Mayor. Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace--yes 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 4 . 1 An Ordinance of the City of Dania , Florida , amending Section 5 , Article 1 of Part II of the Charter of the City of Dania , Florida , entitled "Election of Mayor and Vice-Mayor" to provide for annual election of Mayor and Vice-:Mayor of. the City of Dania , Florida; and providing for an effective date . REGULAR MEETING 4 APRIL 9 , 1991 r b City Attorney Adler explained that the Commission has decided to try and give more people an opportunity to become Mayor by holding an election for Mayor annually. Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing. Several citizens stopped forward to express their opinions on how the election of Mayor should be handled . Hearing Hugo Renda _peals in favor , the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt this ordinance on second and final- reading . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes--yes Commissioner Grace-yes Appointment of Mayor for one year . Appointment of Vice--Mayor for one year . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to appoint Acting Mayor Bob Mikes and Acting Vice Mayor Charles McElyea as permanent Mayor and Vice Mayor for one year . The motion passed on the following roll. call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice--Mayor Mikes--yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor McElyea-yes is Commissioner Grace-no " 4 . 2 An Ordinance of the City of Dania , Florida , amending Section y 13-32, Article II , Chapter 1.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of. Dania , Florida , entitled "Responsibility of Owners to Maintain Vacant Property" ; and providing for an effective date . City Manager Flatley stated that the fees in this ordinance have been increased specifically to deter property owners from having the City maintain their vacant properties since the City ' s rates have been so low. Mayor `likes opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , the Mayor closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner. Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes- yes Commissioner Grace-yes 5. SITE PLANS 5 . 1 Petitioner/Owner - Betty St�.nnebreaker; property located at 37 Snuth Federal Highway SP-06-9.1. - A site plan approval is requested for a 663 sq . ft . display room at the southwest corner of existing building . Will Allen, Growth Management Director, explained the landscaping improvements that the petitioner has made to the property. A motion was made by Vice Mayor McElyea , seconded by Commissioner- Grace to approve the site plan as presented by Betty Stonebreaker for the property located at 37 South Federal Highway. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice-Mayor McElyea--yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes REGULAR MEETING 5 APRIL 9, 1991 1 5. 2 Request to revise the Dania Shopping Center site plan regarding parking . Will Allen , Growth Management Director , explained that the location of the property is 603 - (47 East Dania Beach Boulevard at the northwest corner of Dania Beach Boulevard and NE 2 Avenue aka/ Gulfstream Road. The request is to provide additional parking for the convenience of his customers . Mr . 'Alen gave his recommendation to approve this loal rovide access w'Iithoutrconflict tand S relating to landscaping , address current problems on the site. Mr . Allen stated that Mr . Loffl.er has agreed with all conditions eNcept for his recommendation that screening be added on the north along the driveway and property- line to separate the residential from the commercial property. Michael. Tomlinson, representing Mr . Lofflcr , explained that his client would have no problem with the recommendations as stated by Will Allen . lr'ill Allen responded to Mayor Mikes question regarding drainage by reminding him that one of his recommendations was to have the `u ^' petitioner submit a drainage plan to be reviewed by the City Engineers . He mentioned that there is a standing water problem on outh end of toug water theproblem.could } Discussion followed regarding the ptoldisturbtioner agree�yar.ealand the sufficient parking without needing need for this item to be discussed further at a workshop meeting d ' with the City Engineers . A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde , seconded by Vice Mayor McElyea to continue the site plan regarding parking for the Dania chopping Center to a workshop meeting . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: I l Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice -Mayor McElyea-yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes--yes Commissioner Grace-yes 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 6 . 1 Request to waive the LES final water bill for the old Liberty Heights complex. city Manager Flatley informed the Commission that tenants in the old Liberty Heights project were encouraged by their attorneys to go on a rent strike back in the summer since the project was in the process of being demolished. He explained that this caused there to be no funds available to pay the final water bill for the project in the amount of $914 . 75 for August thru September , 1990 . Mr . Flatlet' reminded the commission that the first building in the new Liberty Heights Project has now opened in accordance with their approval ofthe recent site plan . He then requested Henry Graham to address the Commission on the waiver of the final hill . Henry Graham, LES (Liberia Economic Serialist ) , explained the attempts to keep the old buildings open as long as possible. A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde , seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve the waiver of LES final water bill on the old Liberty heights complex. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino--yes Vice Mayor McElyea-Yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes REGULAR MEETING 6 APRIL 9 , 1991 4 6 . 2 Construuti"n of NF 7 Avortun/T iy1 or Road hang o! del y_ l for 518 , 159 . 315 . City Manager Flatley adA-ined the c,ommi vs Kill that flat dri %es romp,lly has informed him that they intend I " go to court on April 12 5, collect the unpaid Change louder T". 1 l or $ 18 , 1!59 . 16 for the construct loll of XF. 7 Av,nue/Taylor Road project . Ni . llatleA fell the Commission may warp: to address this Issue- Again pri01.- to yninq_ to court . Don Windham, Berry- & Calvin , ewplained that there are numerous miscellaneous item: that are cost estimated on projects like this and that there was increased wort: required that had to be taken into account . He stated that he knows of no one who is able t<e stay on a fixed price when prnjo its involve unlvrop( and and read work. City Attorney- Adler mentioned that this contract was based nu nni-t charges and that the hid price that was yi \ en was based on estimated charges . He felt that when they t,rmpany actually began the project additional wort: was required which caused them to have to recalculate the unit charges wi ttu: project . A motion was made by Commissioner Berlin" , seconded by Commissioner Grace to approve the change order for $18 , 159 . 36 to Hardrivos Company with the understanding that the proceeds to pay for this be paid from bonding money that is being Paid by the property owners, y that are adjacent to the road arld not from the gong cal tan, payers . i. 3 The motion passed on the following roll. call vote : i Commissioner Bert:ino-yes Vice -Mayor McElyea no Commissioner Hyde--yes Mayor Mikes yes se Commissioner Grace--yes 7. DISCUSSION 7 . 1. Mobile/tr3nsvortable incinerali "n tlpalment of the Contaminateed soil at the Lindley Lumber site . (Comm. Hyde) Commissioner Hyde reported t-hat the r" is an up,gnmineg publle bearing being presented by the: FPA which should inform the public about the cleanup of contaminated soil . Vito Mannino came forward to express his dissatisfaction with City Officials not taking art ion on the I inehsley Itunhert !iito prior to the EPA getting involved . He stated that drinking water in Dania has been laced with PCP from this disaster and demanded a thorough investigation he conducted on behalf of citizens . Commissioner Hyde expressed the need i have the water tester) in this area . Thomas Grammer, Fire Chief , who has served in th,, pant as Acting Utility Di-re, tnr , stepped forward t" clarifv that theme two wells (G & H) utili7.ed by the City are locatad went: <,f R,te. enswood Road about foul: blocks an Stirling Road . He a-;l,lained that the city has the Brnward County Health Department test Ilse=-si, wrl l :, f, ,r PC[" s ,-,I o.,anics On a monthly basis . City Manager Flatley informed the' audience Ihat the EPA Pnbl4. [Tearing will he, ronducted on .April 18 from 7 : 00 p . m. to 9: 00 p.m . ,:and that all questions will he responded to in iegards to the effects of this contamination . Mr . Flalloy stated that it is his understanding that the contamination is cent allied to the areal Only. CommissioneI" Bertinb clarified that the riry water source has not been effected by this contamination , He requested Kr y Manager contact the EPA in the morning to ensure that the contaminates are not in any of the wells directly adjacent to the Lindsley Lumber property. REGULAR MEETING -7 APRIL 9 , 1.991 I I Mr . Grammer stated that individuals using wells to the south cif the Lindsl.ey Lumber property have been told by the Health Department for rears not to drink the water as it was for industrial use onl.v and that drinking water is furnished through bottle only . Mr . Grammer encouraged citizen participation at the EPA Public Hearing. Al Spies commended Vito Mancino for his efforts in demanding that the City conduct an investigation of this issue and expressed a lack of concern by the City . 7 . 2 Six month review of Marie Jabalee as Finance Director including salary consideration . Mike Smith , Personnel Director , mentioned that a request has been made by Marie Jabalee to have her salary reviewed after six months in the position of Finance Director. Mr. Smith mentioned that the position of Finance Director is a new position that, was created in the current budget year. City Manager Flatley responded to Commissioner Gracie regarding when the 91/92 budget will be ready for review by explaining that Department Heads will be turning in their proposed budgets on March 15. The Commission generally agreed to review the budget prior to making any decisions on salary increases . , City Manager Flatley commended Marie Jabalee for her outstanding ,1 accomplishments in the position of Finance Director . t• n 7 . 3 Request FDOT to place edge-of-roadway markers along Dania Beach E Boulevard from Gul.fstream Road to the Intracoastal Waterway. a (Mayor Mikes) N -'•L City Manager Flatley reported that he spoke with Rick Chesser , Engineer with FDOT, who has advised him that ceramic white markers will be placed every ten feet. along Dania Beach Boulevard from Gul.fstream Road to the Intracoastal Waterway on April. 21 . Discussion followed regarding people parking their vehicles on the bike path and FDOT moving the guardrail back ; feet on the north side near the bridge away from a drainage ditch . 7 . 4 Request to revive "Dania Days" in the City. (Comm. Grace) Commissioner Grace felt that "Dania Days" should be revived in Dania due to Dani.a ' s history and singe their are new citizens from the newly annexed area . *like Smith, Personnel Director, stated that he has been working with the Dania Chamber of Commerce and Dania Downtown Redevelopment Committee to revive this event . He is planning a "Dania Fair" to be scheduled August 24-25 and that he expects to hold activities in the Downtown area and Frost Park which will involve the general business community. Vice Mayor McElyea suggested holding a Desert Storm event on Dania Beach on the K h of July . City manager Flatley mentioned that the improvements to the heanh should be completed by the end of June and encouraged a K h of Jul \- event to be planned . 7 . 5 Letter from Mrs . Mizell Pappy requesting the City Commission to rename the Saratoga Apts. to Isadore Mizell Apts . (Comm . Gras o) Commissioner Grace read a letter received from Mrs . Mizell Pappy and gave a brief overview of the Mizell family History in Dania . Commissioner Grace requested Commission support in asking the Dania Housing Authority to change the name of the Saratoga Apts . to Isadore Mizell Apts . REGULAR MEETING R APRIL 9, 1991 u Y A motion was made by Commissioner Hyde, seconded by A'ice Mayor McElyea to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution and write a letter in regards to this request . The motion passed unanimously. AT THIS TIME, ITEM 8 . 1. WAS HEARD ITEM 7.6 WAS HEARD WITH BSO PRESENTATIONS 7 . 6 Concern regarding the Coast Guard flying over the Dania Redbird - Hallandale baseball game on Easter Sandal . (Comm. Grace) Commissioner Grace mentioned that the baseball game was conducted at Modello Park on Easter Sunday and that in the middle of the game the U. S . Coast Guard flew over the game and hovered for 10 to 15 minutes . She requested a response from Captain Carney, BSO, on why this happened as this is not normal procedure. Captain Carney explained that it was not the Coast Guard that flex over Modello Park but a U. S . Customs Black Hawk Copter . He explained that this plane is used for the interception of drug interdiction planes that are coming into the country. He stated that the plane was tracking a plane coming into the country that they felt was loaded with illegal narcotics cargo and they were ordered to hold their position over the Park until the other plane landed at the Ft . Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport , tie reported that U. S . Customs did find a cargo of Cocaine on the plane . THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO PRESENTATIONS n 8. APPOINTMENTS 8 . 1 Two appointments to Human Relati(.ms Board by Comm . Hyde. ..t Commissioner Hyde appointed Ann (sinters and David V. Miller . 8 . 2 Appointment to Airport Advisory Board by Comm. Bertino to replace Bill Hyde . ` Commissioner. Bertino requested to continue his appointment to the {f` next meeting of April 23 , 1991 . 8 . 3 Appointments to Industrial Advisory Board by Comm . Hyde and Mayor Mikes. I Commissioner Hyde appointed Morris Schockett to the Industrial Advisory Board . Mayor Mikes requested a continuance on his appointment to this i board to the next regular meeting of April 23 , 1991 . 8 . 4 Appointment to Planning & Zoning Board by Comm. Hyde . Commissioner Hyde reappointed Mike Rozos to the Planning & Zoning Board . A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Hyde to approve the appointments as designated . The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes vice-Mayor. McElyea-yes Commissioner Hyde-yes Mayor Mikes-yes Commissioner Grace-yes 9 . CITIZENS ' COMMENTS - No Comments REGULAR MEETING 9 APRIL 9, 1991. i 4. 10 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1.0 . 1 City Manager 10 . 1 . 1 I submit the following dates : Tuesday, April 16, Commission workshop Mr . Flatley mentioned several items to be discussed at a workshop meeting on April 16 . Thursday, April 18 , EPA Public Bearing on Lindsley Dumber site . Mr. Flatley reminded the Commission that the EPA public hearing will be held April 18 at: 7 : 00 p.m, Friday, April 26, Arbor Day Celebration at Dania Elementary and Collins Elementary Mr. Flatley mentioned that the celebration for Arbor Day will be held April 25 at Dania Elementary and :April 26 at Collins Elementary. Saturday, April 27, Dania Posse ' rides again (in conjunction with Arbor Day) ' ,. .' City Manager Flatley mentioned that he will change the Dania Posse ' ride west of Ravenswood Road to April 20 . City Manager Flatley advised the Commission and audience that Channel 4 is going to do spots in Dania from April 24 thru May 22 p (Monday thru Friday from 8 : 00 - 5 : 00 p .m . ) , He mentioned that they will film events and then show them on Channel 4 at 5 : 30 on Dania ' s history and encouraged people included . to advise him on any events to be 10 . 1 . 2 Proposal to hold a half-hour workshop meeting before each regular City Commission meeting . The Commission generally agreed that :it is not a good idea to hold workshop meetings prior to regular meetings . I i Mr. Flatley passed out: documentation to the Commission on a request by the League of Cities to defeat Senate B ill. 1510 on the deregulation of billboards . Mr. Flatley encouraged each Commissioner to call Senator Jenne tomorrow requesting his support in defeating this bill as this bill will give free reign to billboard companies to place billboards anywhere . Mayor Mikes informed the public that Senator Jenue ' s phnne number in Tallahassee is (904 ) 487--5097 . 10 . 2 City attorney City Attorney Adler advised the Commission on a bill in process regarding the regulation of imposition of impact fees . Mr . Adler asked that the Comm:issinn also support the defeat of this bill as impact fees are very vital to the operation of the City of Dania . 11 . COMMISSION COMMENTS 11 . 1 Commissioner Bertino - do comments 11. . 2 Commissioner Grace Commissioner Grace mentioned a request for donations from the Area Agency on Aging and requested this issue be added to the nett workshop meeting. REGULAR MEETING 10 APRIL 9, 1991 1 i Commissioner Grace advised the public on a meeting scheduled April 11 at 7 : 00 at %dello Park sponsored by the City of Dania , Dania Economic Development and Dania Housing authority regarding Community Development Block Grant Program . She mentioned that transportation is available by calling the Personal Department at Dania City Hall prier to 12 : 06 noon on April 11 at phone number 921-8700 . 11 . 3 Commissioner Hyde Commissioner Hyde mentioned that he attended the Dania Redbirds Baseball game at Modello Park on Easter Sunday and encouraged citizens of Dania to attend these home games . 11 . 4 Nice Mayor McElyea Vice Mayor McElyea commended the generosity of the people in Dania who donated money for High School Student Dante Simpson to go to the !rational Wrestling Tournament . Vice Mayor McElyea mentioned an abandoned Mouse at 19 NW 14 Avenue that should be added to the list of buildings to be demolished . 11. 5 Mayor Mikes Mayor dikes espl.ained the progress being made in demolishing the old ribbonwriter building . Mayor Mikes requested City Manager Flatley contact the owner of the 700 feet of ",. property along Dania Cut-Off Canal to ensure that they either fence or berm the area . Mayor Mikes commented on how Dania is regulated by outside governmental agencies in regards to folic waste and mentioned the y need for people to be responsible for cleaning up their properties . � t This n regular commission meeting g war� then adjourned . d MAYOR-COMMISSTOr\ER n CITY CLER6-AUDIT0R REGULAR MEETING 11 APRIh 9, 1991 4- AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9 , 1991 8:00 P.M. 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. --- INVOCATION ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS * Deloitte & Touche presentation of the 1990 Financial Report for the City of Dania * BSO Deputy of the Month Award * Roxane Knight requests support at the April 15 South Broward High School Advisory Board meeting regarding school rennovations . 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 March 21 , 1991 , workshop meeting 1. 2 March 26, 1991, regular meeting Resolutions 1 . 3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF BEACHES AND SHORES, BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROGRAM, FOR DANIA BEACH DUNE PRESERVATION AND REVEGETATION; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE AS THE OFFICIAL LIAISON AGENT; CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE GRANT; CONFIRMING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS; CONFIRMING THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT; CONFIRMING THE CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE PROJECT; CONFIRMING THAT THE CITY OFFERED ALL CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS RELATIVE TO THE ADOPTION OF THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONFIRMING THE CITY'S ON-GOING CONCERN FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND SELECTION OF RECREATION PROJECTS; �1 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " 1.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY OF DANIA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE. DATE." ,. 2. PROCLAMATIONS 2. 1 Career/Jobs Expo 191 Days, May 1 - 2, 1991 3. BIDS 3. 1 Award of contract for the collection of white goods . 1 i i. 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS ( final readings) 4. 1 ARTICLE II OF THEINI ORDINANCE OF OPART E CITY OF DANIA OF IDA I THE ENCITY OF SECTION R AND FORR ANNUAL NELECTION OFCMAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR MAYORIOF THE OCITY T PR OVIDE FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES SOLUTIONS IN BETH DREPEALED ALL OTOT THE SEXTENT OR ROF SUCH TS OF ECONFLICT; ANDC PROVIDING ONFLICT EFOR IAN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Appointment of Mayor for one year. Appointment of Vice-Mayor for one year. 4. 2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 13-32, ARTICLE II , CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS TO MAINTAIN OF ORDINANCES AND ALLRESOLND UTIONS OR THAT L OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS DINANCES OR PARTS RESO UTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." 5. SITE PLANS property located at 37 5. 1 Petitioner/owner - Betty Stonebreaker; p p Y South Federal Highway SP-06-91 - A site plan approval is requested for a 663 sq. ft. display room at the southwest corner of existing building. i (continued from 3/26/91) 5. 2 Request to revise the Dania Shopping Center site plan regarding I� parking. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS ' 6. 1 Request to waive the LES final water bill for the old Liberty Heights complex. 6. 2 Construction of NE 7 Avenue/Taylor Road - Change Order No. 1 for ' $18, 159. 36. l 7 . DISCUSSION 7. 1 Mobile/transportable incineration treatment of the contaminated soil at the Lindsley Lumber site . (Comm. Hyde) 7. 2 Six month review of Marie Jabalee as Finance Director including salary consideration. 7. 3 Request FDOT to place edge-of-roadway markers along Dania Beach Boulevard from Gulfstream Road to the Intracoastal Waterway. (Mayor Mikes) 7.4 Request to revive "Dania Days" in the City. (Comm. Grace) 7. 5 Letter from Mrs. Mizell Pappy requesting the City Commission to rename the Saratoga Apts. to Isadore Mizell Apts . (Comm. Grace) 2 1 DISCUSSION (continued) 7. 6 Concern regarding the Coast Guard flying over the Dania Redbird - Hallandale baseball game on Easter Sunday . (Comm. Grace) 8 . APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Two appointments to Human Relations Board by Comm. Hyde . 8. 2 Appointment to Airport Advisory Board by Comm. Bertino to replace Bill Hyde . 8 . 3 Appointments to Industrial Advisory Board by Comm. Hyde & Mayor Mikes. 8. 4 Appointment to Planning & Zoning Board by Comm. Hyde . 9. 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 . 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 10. 1 City Manager 10. 1. 1 I submit the following dates: y Tuesday, April 16, Commission workshop Thursday, April 18, EPA public hearing on Lindsley Lumber site. Friday, April 26, Arbor Day Celebration at Dania Elementary and Collins Elementary Saturday, April 27, Dania Posse ' rides again ( in conjunction with Arbor Day) 10. 1. 2 Proposal to hold a half-hour workshop meeting before each regular. City Commission meeting. 10. 2 City Attorney 11 . COMMISSION COMMENTS 11. 1 Commissioner Bertino 11 . 2 Commissioner Grace 11 . 3 Commissioner Hyde 11 . 4 Vice Mayor Mc Elyea 11 . 5 Mayor Mikes i 3 i Y. 7 ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 1991 PRESENTATIONS * Acknowledgement of award of Keys to the City of Dania to returning Armed Forces Servicemen: Anthony DeGrace James Combs William Hutchings Michael Lew Curtis Burns 1 . CONSENT AGENDA (continued) 1 . 5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE '� • �' CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DF,SIGNEE AS THE OFFICIAL LIAISON AGENT; CONFIRMING THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS REQUESTED IN THE "I GRANT; CONFIRMING THE AVAILABILITY OF THE REQUIRED MATCHING 3 FUNDS; CONFIRMING THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT; CONFIRMING THE } r CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DEVELOP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE i PROJECT; CONFIRMING THAT THE CITY OFFERED ALL CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS RELATIVE TO .� THE ADOPTION OF THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT; CONFIRMING THE CITY'S ON—GOING CONCERN FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING AND SELECTION OF RECREATION PROJECTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " Ordinances 1 . 6 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CALLING A REFERENDUM ELECTION ON THE DAY OF , 1991 , ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13, ARTICLE-2 OF PART VI OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF DANIA, RELATING TO FILLING VACANCIES IN ' THE OFFICE OF CITY COMMISSIONER; PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BALLOT; DIRECTING THE ADVERTISING OF SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " i i. 4: P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS , Career/Jobs Expo 191 has been organized to provide students with employment information , career guidance opportunities, and job interviews in many diverse fields; and WHEREAS , in an effort to cooperate with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approximately one hundred local business and professional organizations have joined forces to offer Career/Jobs Expo 191 as a career opportunity for our students ; and WHEREAS , Career/Jobs Expo 191 is designed to increase the number of our students who will be gainfully employed. This event will be let held on May 1-2, 1991 , at BCC Omni Auditorium, Coconut Creek, Florida, from 8: 00 a.m. to 5 :00 p.m. ; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Mikes , Mayor of the City of Dania, u x Florida, do hereby proclaim May 1 - 2 , 1991 , as "CAREER/JOBS EXPO 191 DAYS" in the City of Dania, and urge the entire community to join in this activity which bears the theme "Competing in a Global Workface" . l IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed this 9th day of April , 1991 . ATTEST: Mayor Robert Mikes Wanda Mullikin, City Clerk i i 4