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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
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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 ,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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 .
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The motion passed on the following roll. call vote :
i Commissioner Bert:ino-yes Vice -Mayor McElyea no
Commissioner Hyde--yes Mayor Mikes yes
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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
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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 .
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City Manager Flatley commended Marie Jabalee for her outstanding
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accomplishments in the position of Finance Director .
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n 7 . 3 Request FDOT to place edge-of-roadway markers along Dania Beach
E Boulevard from Gul.fstream Road to the Intracoastal Waterway.
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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 .
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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
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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.
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Commissioner Hyde appointed Morris Schockett to the Industrial
Advisory Board .
Mayor Mikes requested a continuance on his appointment to this
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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.
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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 .
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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
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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 .
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CITY CLER6-AUDIT0R
REGULAR MEETING
11 APRIh 9, 1991
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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;
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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 .
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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. "
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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
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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" .
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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
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