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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 1992
INVOCATION BY REVEREND LEWIS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present :
Mayor: Bob Mikes
Vice Mayor: Bill Hyde
Commissioners: John Bertino
Bobbie Grace
Robert Donly
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Robert Flatley
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
PRESENTATTONS
•Dania Women 's Club wishes to thank Boy Scout Jimmy Kern for his Eagle
Scout Landscaping Project.
Bernadette Stefanech, President of the Dania Women's Club, presented a
Certificate of Appreciation to Jimmy Kern for the landscaping
Women's Club in accordance with his
improvements that he made to the
Eagle Scout Landscaping Project.
The Women's Club then presented appreciation to the City Commission and
Dan Oyler, City Planner, for choosing the club for this project.
ACity Manager Flatley mentioned that Gloria Daly is recuperating from a
knee operation and has asked him to present the three Certificates of
J Appreciation from the American Legion. Mr. Flatley read the
1 Certificates presented to Mayor Mikes , Vice Mayor McElyea and the
Broward Sheriff ' s Office for the success of the Beach Dance held January
I 18 at Dania Beach supporting the Legion.
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PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Bertino pulled item 1 .6 and Mayor Mikes pulled item 1 .9
from the Consent Agenda.
1 . CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Adler read the Consent Agenda.
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde to
approve the consent agenda items 1 . 1 , 1.2, 1. 3, 1.4, 1.5, 1 .7, and 1.8
with the exclusion of items 1 .6 and 1 .9.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
City Manager Flatley explained that item 1.8 changes the bidding process
by allowing staff to hold public meetings to open bids instead of at
regular meetings. Ile mentioned that some advertisements will still be
coming back to the Commission to be opened as they were advertised prior
to adoption of this new procedure.
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1 .6 Commissioner Bertino suggested to hold off on adoption of the
resolution for professional services with Coastal Technology for repair
of the Pier as Mr. Harks, a marine contractor, is interested in the
operation. The venture involves a first class restaurant operation
along with a smaller restaurant for beachgoern and running the Pier with
possible refurbishment by the individual at a cost savings to the City.
City Manager Flatley expressed concern that Mr. Marks may not have
but felt it worth while to review the
experience with pier construction
situation further.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to continue this item to the Special Meeting on March 17 in order to
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obtain further information on Mr . Mark ' s credentials for the project . h
'Phe motion parsed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Hyde-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
1 .9 Mayor Mikes suggested to continue first reading of the ordinance
providing for disclosure by persons appearing before the city Commission
to allow more time to present the proper language in the ordinance.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Hyde, seconded by commissioner Donly to
continue the first reading of this ordinance to the next regular meeting
r of March 24 , 1992. - .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
I Commissioner Hyde-yes Commissioner Donly-yea
Mayor Mikes-yes
2.. PROCLAMATIONS
In regards to the two proclamations being presented by Mayor Mikes,
Commissioner Grace commented on the positive impact to citizens in Dania
with the availability of the Broward County Library-Dania Branch and the
importance of acknowledging the historical accomplishments of women in
this country.
2.1 Mayor Mikes read the proclamation declaring "Library History Month"
for the month of. March 1992.
iVice Mayor Hyde gook a few moments to acknowledge Paul DiMaio for his
{ efforts on behalf of the Dania Library.
2.2 Mayor Mikes read the proclamation declaring "Women's History
Month" for the month of March, 1992.
Since this was Mayor Mikes ' last meeting as Mayor, he presented his own
proclamation declaring March 29, 1992, as "Sheila Mikes Appreciation
Day" recognizing the contributions and sacrifices made by spouses and
family members of elected officials.
at Commissioner Grace acknowledged her husband for his efforts with her
political career and their 30th wedding anniversary that took place on
March 2, 1992.
Mayor Mikes took a few minutes to comment on his political career over I'-
the past few years on behalf of the City of Dania. :A
3. BIDS
3 . 1 City Manager Flatley suggested to open the proposals received for a
pier restaurant operator and have Tim Tapp, Recreation Director,
evaluate them, while the agenda continues, so that a recommendation can it,
he presented later in the meeting.
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Mr. Flatley explained that these proposals involve continuance of the
present pier restaurant on a month to month basis until a new facility
is ready for operation in accordance with the refurbishment of the Pier.
Mr. Flatley advised that the present lessee is in default and has
received legal notification that today is the effective date of his
tenure.
Mr. Flatley read the following proposals received:
Marco's Clam Bar Inc. $225.00 mo./7% of gross
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Wayne Moscolo $1 ,075.00 no/no % on gross
Daniel L. Childers Apr 92/Nov 92 $700.00 no
Dec 92/Mar 93 $1 ,900.00 mo
no % on groan
PAS, Inc. $100.00 so/ will operate until
new lessee is found or until
May 1 , 1992.
Vincents on the Water $1 , 100.00 no/ with insurance
Certificate and a check enclosed
for $1 , 100 a month in advance
Mr. Flatley gave the proposals to Mr. Tapp for evaluation and advised
that the RFP requires proposers to begin operation immediately.
THE COMMISSION WENT TO ITEM 4. 1 AT THIS TIME
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AFTER ITEM 7.4 WAS HEARD, THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO THE REVIEW OF THE
{ PIER RESTAURANT PROPOSALS
After reviewing the five proposals received, Tim Tapp recommended Union
Star, aka/Vincents on the Water, for the pier restaurant based on their
experience and monthly rental amount .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
approve the restaurant proposal with Union Star Distributors,
AKA/Vincents on the Water, with the approval of the terms by the City
Attorney and to authorize the preparation of the contract to be brought
back to the Special Meeting on March 17, 1992, for action.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
THE, COMMISSION MOVED TO ITEM 7 .9 AFTER ITEM 3.1
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4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
4 .1 Petitioner/Owner - Neptune Fireworks/Itzak Dickstein for
property located 768 East Dania Beach Boulevard for revisiting 5E-55-88
request for sale and storage of fireworks. (continued from 12/10/91)
Will Allen, Growth Management Director, reminded the Commission of the
approval of 5E-55-88 on September 13, 1988 , for the sale and storage of
fireworks for the Neptune Fireworks operation and the condition attached
"I to review the operation after three years . Mr. Allen commented on the
continuances that have taken place since September 1991 based on
litigation that is pending. M
Dennis Reagan, BSO, reported on the status of the cases involving the
individuals with the Neptune Fireworks operation.
j Mayor Mikes requested Captain Carney, BSO, clarify the connection that
fireworks involved in the recent bombing that killed a highway patrolman
were, in fact , purchased from the Naptune Fireworks as reported by the
media .
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A.J . Ryan, Esq. , stated that there is no indication to conclude that the 1 ,
products used in this bombing came from the Neptune Fireworks business
and that Dennis Reagan, BSO, conducted an investigation subsequent to .
the incident with no conclusion . Mr . Ryan stated that the reports from
the media are inaccurate.
Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing .
John Bruckner questioned where the media obtained their information as
the article states that the material definitely came from the Neptune f
Fireworks . f
City Attorney Adler clarified that captain Carney will report back to
the Commission on this question .
commissioner Bert ino didn ' t feel the products being bought from this
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relevant to the issue on the review of the special
operation aft being
exception as Products from any business can be altered to commit crimes. f
Dave Ryke questioned the safety of the building and City Manager Flatley �.
explained the city ' s actions to ensure safety during the operation of L
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Hearing no further comments , the Mayor closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Adler clarified that the individuals involved with the
court. cases have not been convicted of guilt and no action is pending
against the Cacilit.y . He reported that the circuit judge' s order was
repealed by the Fourth Court of Appeals that involved action filed by
the Danians Condominium and that he was not aware that the condominium
is pursuing further action at this time.
1 Commission comments were made in regards to having no alternative but to
I continue the special exception based on no proof of violation to the
special exception.
City Attorney Adler advised that the commission would be obligated to
revisit the special exception again in three years which would be
September of 1994 . -
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde to
continue 5E-55-88 and revisit the operation again in another three years
or six years from September 13 , 1988 which would be September 13 , 1994 .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
j Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-no
q.?. Will Allen, Growth Management Director, explained that the
ordinance regulating pawnbrokers/secondhand dealers in the City has been
prepared as the City Code did not have any provisions for this use. A
moratorium was placed by the City Commission to allow time to establish „a.:
these regulations and the ordinance does conform with state statute
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regulations.
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11 City Attorney Adler stated that this ordinance conforms to Broward
County and State regulations which will now give the City control over y4
II these types of operations .
commissioner Bertino suggested continuance until BSO can review the
ordinance to ensure provisions have been included to ward off the resale f,
' y of stolen goods in these operations.
f sT I Captain Carney, BSO, explained that Pawn Shop operators are required to
take a thumb print and/or photograph of the individual selling the item
„- and supply receipts on a daily basis of items taken in. The serial
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numbers of these items are checked by running them through a computer to
determine criminal history and BSO is able to confiscate the item from
' the dealer should criminal history show up.
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Mr . Adler advised that BSt7 can take this action in accordance with State
Statute 538 .03 and encouraged adoption of this ordinance based on a
ommission action
pending lawsuit relating to C that denied a recent
pawnbroker business . Upon adoption of this ordinance , a resolution
a' before the Commission at the
terminating the moratorium will be brought
next regular meeting on March 24th .
" Discussion followed on BSO taking the time to review this ordinance
recommendations for
between now and the next. regular meeting so that
amendment could be presented on March 24 , 1992, if necessary.
City Attorney Adler responded to Commissioner Bert
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clarification that pawnbrokers are only (.
classification under permitted uses and not in the C-2 zoning I!
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i Mayor Mikes opened the public hearing.
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Peggy Breeshoten suggested the Commission review this ordinance again
possible changes that might need to be
for another two weeks based on
made.
City Attorney Adler stated that the ordinance is in compliance with
law enforcement agencies have been using these
SLaco Statute and that
didn ' t feel any changes will be needed. In the
requirements and really
ordinance can be amended later and felt it
event changes are needed, the
important to adopt the ordinance tonight so the City has regulations on
record .
Irving Warman commended the Commission for their denial of a recent
pawnbroker request .
Hearing no further comments , the Mayor closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to adopt this ordinance on second and final reading .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Grace-no
Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
4 . 3 Will Allen, Growth Management Director, explained the ordinance
regulating satellite dish antennae and commented on the changes that
were made over the past few weeks.
Vice Mayor Hyde felt that Section 5 should be deleted as citizens who
have obtained the proper permits to install their existing satellite
one as it would be a hardship to spend extra
dishes should be left al
to comply with this ordinance .
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commissioner Donly agreed with deleting Section 5 and felt Section 2
should be altered regarding the size of the satellite dish.
Mayor Mikes clarified the need to include the proper language to Section
5 so as not to grandfather ermitsall tthattmaylshes also beat may a safetyt be
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installed with the proper p
City attorney Adler suggested to require pre-existing antennae users to
apply for a variance, with the waiver of fees , totheiallow
them an
dish.
opportunity to present their hardship for moving
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
Donly to continue the second reading of this ordinance to the regular u 4 =,
meeting of March 24 and review changes to Section 3 and Section 5 at the
workshop on March 17 . p
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` 1 The motion passed on the following roll call vote :
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes ,•.;�. _
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
4 . 4 A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner
Grace to continue second reading of the ordinance annexing the property
known as the New River Boat Club AKA/ Aquaglades Amusement Park to the
April 14 , 1992, regular meeting.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote: I ,
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
i Mayor Mikes--yes
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6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS
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6. 1 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution approving the
expenditure of $8,050.00 to H & H Crane to relieve the drainage problem ! ;
' on SE 3 Place as approved at the January 14, 1992, regular meeting.
City Manager Flatley advised that Gerald Smilen Building Corporation has
1 agreed to pay $1 , 200.00 to aide in constructing the eastern most catch
basin of this project . a
A motion was made by commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner
Bertino to adopt the resolution approving the expenditure of S8, 050.00
to if & H Crane for this drainage project .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
1 Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yea "
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
6 . 2 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution approving the
expenditure of $8,967 . 50 to Molloy Brothers for the southernmost
rentroom sewer connection as discussed at the February 25, 1992, regular
meeting.
Bud Palm, Utilities Director, reminded the Commission that EPA will not
allow the City to rebuild the drainfields for the bathrooms at the beach
and recommended approval of this expenditure. Mr. Palm projected the
sewer connection project to take 5 days and didn ' t feel beach use would
be disrupted .
tA motion was made by Vice Mayor Hyde, seconded by Commissioner Grace to
adopt the resolution approving the expenditure of $8, 967 . 50 to Molloy
Brothers for sewer connection for the southernmost restrooms at the
Beach .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote :
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yea
j Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
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7 . DISCUSSION
7 . 1 Will Allen, Growth Management Director, presented background
information on the banner which states "Fifty Ways to Love your Pasta" °•
located at Roberto' s Pasta House. Mr. Allen stated that the canvas r�
banner is attached to the building overhang by means of metal eyelets
and has been found in violation by the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. rti
1 Allen did inform the Commission that the banner is in good condition and
is maintained.
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Robert D'Agostino, owner of Roberto's Pasta House, 246 North Federal
Highway, came forward to express his disagreement with being cited for
violating the Code due to his feelings that the banner is in fact the
valance of an awning which has been constructed since 1981 .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
Grace to extend permission to display the signage on the awning until
April 1993 when all non-conforming signs have to be removed.
Mr . D' Agostino understood that the wording on the awning would have to f
be removed in April 1993 but the awning could remain.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote :
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
7 .2 City Manager Flat;ley mentioned the City's action in advertising for
proposals on refinancing existing City debt and to finance the Dania
Pier reconstruction due to the favorable interest rates under the
current economy.
Marie Jabalee , Finance Director, presented proposals from Sun Bank,
Harnett Bank and Family Bank of Hallandale. The proposals were for
three items ; pier renovation , refinance General Fund debt and to
refinance the Water Plant rehabilitation . Marie informed the Commission
that Family Bank had to withdraw their pier proposal as they have
extended their limit allowed to loan to the City.
Family Bank will be able to refinance the City' s existing 1 . 2 million
dollars in debt and also the Water Plant debt of $790, 000 based on a
fixed year option for five years or 65% of prime for ten or five
years . The loan would involve $3 , 500 in attorney fees but no points .
The City is presently paying 7 . 2% on the 1 . 2 million (6 1/2 years left)
and 6. 4% on the $790, 000 ( 10 year note - draw not started) for the Water
Plant: rehabilitation .
Finance Director Jabalee recommended to go with Family Bank for the five
year option at 5. 15% fixed for the existing debt based on no guarantee
on how long the prime will stay low. Mr . Flatley stated that this
option would save the City around $140, 000 overall and cut the term of
the present loan by two years .
Marie Jabalee stated that Sun Bank ' s proposal was higher than Family
Bank with a 5. 6% on the fixed rate and on the percent for prime. Sun
Bank is the lowest for the Pier renovation financing on $500, 000 based
on Family Bank not being able to participate.
Commissioner Bertino suggested Marie obtain information on whether Sun
Bank would be willing to extend an amount over the $500 , 000 amount as a
line of draw available for additional capital improvements that the City
may need .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
j Donly to approve the option with Family Bank for refinancing the City's
j existing debt at a 5. 15% fixed rate for five years .
Commissioner Grace and Mayor Mikes felt the City should wait until Marie
is able to obtain the answers from Sun Bank before a decision is made
! based on the large amounts of money involved. r
Commissioner Bertino withdrew his motion and suggested the City
investigate the idea of possibly obtaining funds from one of the City
pension programs.
City Attorney Adler stated that pension funds are regulated by State
Statute on the kinds of investments allowed but he would check into this
suggestion and bring back an answer at the next regular meeting of March
24 , 1992 .
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City Manager Flatley reminded the Commission that they will be obtaining
} information on the City ' s five year capital improvement plan at the
v r workshop meeting on March 17 .
? 7 .3 Gerald Knight, Esq. , representing the Humane Society of Broward
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County, came forward to request approval to file an application and
waive platting requirements on the vacation of Pine Street which abuts
� Tigertail Lake Park and the Humane Society.
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City Manager Flatley advised that Dania ' s request from the County to
turn over Tigertail Park and Secret hoods is still pending .
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s }3 ` City Attorney Adler stated that approval of this request will allow the
Humane Society to go before the Planning 6 Zoning Board and that final i
approval of the vacation will still be decided by the Commission. I�
Vice Mayor Hyde expressed his concern on the safety factors for access I
from Pines Street onto Ravenswood Road as shown on the site plan for
thin vacation and suggested other options be considered.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde f
to place a hold on this vacation request until information has been
received from Broward County on the disposition of Tigertail Park.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-no Vice Mayor Hyde-yes {,
I Mayor Mikes-yes
7 .4 Tim Tapp, Parks 6 Recreation Director, advised that South Broward
l High School has requested free use of the I.T. Parker Community Center
for five or six various school related activities. Mr. Tapp requested
policy direction from the Commission on how to handle these inquiries as
the ordinance for the center allows only Dania schools free use of the
facility.
Commissioner Donly felt the Commission should consider approval based on
a large majority of South Broward High School students being from Dania .
Commissioner Grace didn ' t feel the Commission should alter the
established policy on the center and mentioned the overwhelming requests
to expect if one outside school is granted permission .
Commissioner Bertino mentioned that South Broward High School auditorium
is presently going thru asbestos material removal and based on this
being a public school , he recommended approval of the request for one or
two events .
Commissioner Donly suggested to charge South Broward based on the
resident rate which would be a break but bring funds into the City.
i On a long term basis , Mr. Tapp suggested to consider a Community School `
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Agreement where casts could be established.
Citizens expressed approval of the request based on the children from
South Broward being mostly from Dania and since it is only on a short
term basis until the asbestos removal is completed. Discussion followed y
on a disagreement of the majority of children from Dania going to South
Broward since the recent annexation of the Griffin Road area children go
to Hollywood Hills .
The Commission generally agreed to have Tim Tapp contact South Broward
"I High School management, not the school board, on the City charging them
based on the resident rate for use of the facility and bring their
response back to the Commission.
THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO ITEM 3.1 AFTER ITEM 7 .4
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7 . 5 Mayor Mikes continued discussion and possible action on resolution
regarding air standards in Dania until the regular meeting of March 24 ,
1992, based on the City awaiting a response being drafted from the City
of Fort Lauderdale to the Broward County Aviation Department.
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7.6 Mayor Mikes requested Commission input on obtaining costs on
installing attractive signage for neighborhood parks and also for NW 10
Street designating directions to Melaleuca Gardens and Nautical Isles.
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The Commission generally agreed to direct City Manager to send a letter -
with the Mayor ' s signature to the Broward County Commission requesting
them to address the timing problem for the traffic light going onto
Griffin Road from US 1 .
7 .7 A motion wan made by Vice Mayor Hyde, neconded by Commissioner
Bertino to adopt the resolution ratifying the letter mailed to H.U.D. on
January 23, 1992, and signed by Mayor Mikes, stating that the Dania City i .
Commission does not support an application for 40 additional public
housing units and 78 additional Section 8 Certificates (FS3 incentive
unitn) .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-no Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes ;
7. 8 City Manager Flatley reported that he has received a letter from
EPA announcing two informal meetings for Thursday, March 12, 1992, to
discuss the Lindsley Lumber Site. tie advised that early on March 12
there will also be a press conference at the site and encouraged public
participation.
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7.9 WAS HEARD AFTER 3. 1
7 . 9 Airport Committee Report
Sheri Coali , Airport Advisory Board , requested the Commission postpone
the appointment replacements for Susan Mordes and Jay Fields for a {. :.
reasonable amount of time to allow the Board time to renegotiate with
these individuals for their return . She requested the City of Dania be i
responsible for advertising the Board ' s monthly meetings to draw more
public input .
Ms . Coali stated that the Board passed a resolution expressing
dissatisfaction with the results of the recent air quality control study
resented by the Broward County Aviation Department that included a
demand for a more intensive study to be conducted citing citizens
concerns. Ms. Coali requested the Commission take action to request the
Broward County Aviation Department obtain follow up information on
installing the same standard of air quality monitors at the Ft.
Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport that are installed at the Los Angeles
International Airport .
. i Mayor Mikes mentioned that he is awaiting documentation from the airport ^
on the type of monitors being installed and suggested that City Manager
Flatley contact La International on the type of air quality monitors
they use.
Ms . Coali updated the Commission on the Board ' s action to obtain
documentation showing an infraction in the weight distribution of the
British Aerospace 146200 that touched down on Runway 9 Right 27 Left in y
December 1991 . She explained that the pilot presented documentation
showing that the aircraft touched down at 59, 000 pounds and mentioned
the discrepancies of the actual weight restrictions on this runway that "
has been ongoing since 1986.
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Ms . Coali , on behalf of the Board , requested the Commission direct the plot-
Cit%, Attorney or Curtis h Curtis , airport attorneys for the City , to
tiate a formal investigation Into this incident . She recommended the
incident_ he brought to thc: attention of the regional FAA office in
Atlanta and to demand an immediate halt. to the operations on the south
runway based on weight restrictions exceeding the standards setforth in
the Airport Facility Directory .
Mayor Mikes recommended to turn all the Airport Advisory Board
recommendations as presented over to Curtis 8 Curtis and obtain a draft
response on how to proceed.
Cliff lacino came forward to commend the members on the Airport Advisory
Board and responded to the issue of public relations for the Board. Mr.
lacino expressed the need for the Board members to be able to officially
advocate the Cityrs position in regards to airport issues.
ITEM 7 .5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEM 7 .9
B . APPOINTMENTS
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8 . 1 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Co"issioner
Donly to reappoint Kurt. Ely as regular member on the Civil Service
Board.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yea
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
commissioner Bertino suggested to obtain the attendance records on
people who wish to continue serving on Boards .
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The appointment. of the alternate member was continued to the next
regular meeting of March 24 , 1992.
8 . 2 Vice Mayor Hyde appointed Joe Smariga to the Airport Advisory Board
and Mayor Mikes continued his appointment .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to adopt a resolution appointing Joe Smariga to the Airport Advisory
Board.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
8 .3 Mayor Mikes appointed Hugo Renda to the Housing Authority.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to adopt a resolution appointing Hugo Renda to the Housing Authority.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-no
j Commissioner Donly-no Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes „
8. 4 Vice Mayor Hyde reappointed John Simione and appointed Craig
Leonard to the Marine Advisory Board.
Commissioner Grace retained her previous appointments of Vito Mancino , y
and Tim McLeod.
Mayor Mikes retained Charles Stephens and William Wosenitz_
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Commissioner Donly reappointed Bob Lizana and held off on his second
appointment . !
Commissioner Bertino reappointed Lewis Webb.
Discussion followed on a discrepancy in two people serving on the board
with the same name of Bill Hill .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to adopt the resolution appointing John Simione, Craig Leonard, Vito
Mancino, Tim McLeod, Charles Stephens, William Wosenitz, Bob Lizana and f
Lewis Webb to the Marine Advisory Board.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
commissioner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
8 .5 Mayor Mikes reappointed Cliff Iacino and Commissioner Grace
reappointed Albert Jones to the Planning & Zoning Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Hyde
to adopt the resolution appointing Albert Jones and Cliff Iacino to the
Planning 6 Zoning Board .
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yea Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly yes
Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-yes
Mr . Iacino and Mr. Jones were commended for their professional
performance as members on this board .
8 .6 A motion wan made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor
Hyde to reappoint C.F. Hill as Engineer and Richard Bettor as Real
Estate Manager on the Unsafe Structures Board.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commi fit;inner Bertino-yes Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Donly-yes Vice Mayor Hyde-yes
Mayor Mikes-Yes
9. CITIZENS' COMMENTS-no comments
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
CITY MANAGER
10. 1 City Manager confirmed with the commission to hold a Special
Meeting and a Workshop Meeting on March 17 , 1992.
Mr. Flatley reported that the County has received the plans for the
drainage problem on Bryan Road and that they will be paying for all of
the engineering and construction costs involved.
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City Attorney Adler stated that he would be distributing copies to the
Commission on a lawsuit relating to a recent denial for a pawnbroker
business in Dania.
11 . COMMISSION COMMENTS
11 .1 COMMISSIONER BERTINO :
Commissioner Bertino commented on the positive results of the recent
barbecue held for board members.
11.2 COMMISSIONER DONLY - NO COMMENTS
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Commissioner Grace mentioned the need for public participation in the .;
library, comments from the Mizell family on the renaming of West Dania
Beach Boulevard and the sign for the Redbirds Baseball Club. Ia.
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pant year as Mayor. j
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j Mayor Mikes commended staff members for all their help in making the
I barbecue for the board members a success. Mayor Mikes requested Mr.
I Flatley find out who the 10 winners were in the raffle for the free
Bungee Jump T-Shirts that took place at the barbecue. He explained that
he was given two free Bungee Jump Tickets after the barbecue and would
now like to raffle the free tickets off between these 10 people. i .
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
` REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 1992
4 3<• 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 * Dania Women' s Club wishes to thank Boy Scout Jimmy Kern
for his Eagle Scout Landscaping Project
* Gloria Daly to present Certificates of Appreciation from
the American Legion
1 . CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes
1 . 1 February 11 , 1992 , regular meeting
1 . 2 February 13, special meeting
1 . 3 February 18, workshop meeting
Resolutions
1 . 4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
TRANSFER STATION WAIVER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF DANIA,
HALLANDALE, PEMBROKE PINES AND POMPANO BEACH, AND REUTER RECYCLING
OF FLORIDA, INC. ; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. "
1 . 5 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING WITHOUT
AMENDMENT, SB 2162 RELATING TO MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING;
PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. "
1 . 6 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA AND
COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION RELATING TO ENGINEERING SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF THE DANIA FISHING
PIER; AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE
SAID PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. "
1 . 7 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CAUSE AN APPLICATION TO BE PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION REQUESTING
INCLUSION ON THE 1993 PRIORITY LIST FOR FUNDING UNDER THE FEDERAL
CLEAN WATER ACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. "
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CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
1 .8 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING PROCEDURE
= FOR THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS FOR SUPPLIES AND CONTRACTUAL F
SERVICES AND SALE OF OBSOLETE PERSONAL PROPERTY; PROVIDING THAT j
ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE t
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. "
Ordinances
1 . 9 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
DISCLOSURE BY PERSONS APPEARING BEFORREE T THEHE CITY COMMISSION TO
SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ANY MATTER BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION; AND
PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL
RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. " (First Ordinance Reading)
2 . PROCLAMATIONS
2 . 1 Library History Month - March, 1992
2 . 2 Women' s History Month - March, 1992
3 . BIDS
3 . 1 Opening, evaluation and award of Requests for Proposal (RFP) for
pier restaurant operator.
4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
4 . 1 Petitioner/Owner - Neptune Fireworks/Itzak Dickstein; property
located at 768 East Dania Beach Blvd. i
Public Hearing - SE-55-88 - Revisiting of Special Exception request f
for the sale and storage of fireworks. (continued from 12/10/91 )
4 . 2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING SECTIONS
538 .03 THROUGH 538 . 17 , FLORIDA STATUTES RELATING TO THE REGULATION
OF SECONDHAND DEALERS (WHICH INCLUDES PAWNBROKERS) ; PROVIDING FOR
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO A HOLDING PERIOD AND RECORDS OF
TRANSACTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " (Second Ordinance
Reading)
4 . 3 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR
REGULATION OF SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE; PROVIDING METHOD OF APPROVAL
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR
PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR EXISTING
. j SATELLITE DISHES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEPARABILITY; PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
i AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE
REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. " (Second Ordinance Reading)
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4 . 4 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY V
OF DANIA CERTAIN PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS PARCEL "A" OF N.R.B.C.
PLAT, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 140,
PAGE 12, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; FORMERLY
,j DESCRIBED AS: TRACTS A 6 B OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 , SECTION 20, TOWN-
SHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, A/K/A AQUAGLADES AMUSEMENT PARK,
A/K/A NEW RIVER YACHT CLUB, SITUATED IN BROWARD COUNTY; SAID
PROPERTY IS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE
INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 WITH THE
NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 84 , THENCE RUN DUE WEST
ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 84 FOR A
DISTANCE OF 559. 62 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN NORTH
4046 , 22" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 141 .49 FEET; THENCE RUN DUE WEST
ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AFORESAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE
ROAD NO. 84 FOR A DISTANCE OF 306 .41 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
EASTERLY BANK OF SOUTH FORK OF NEW RIVER; THENCE RUN SOUTH 0055, 00"
WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY BANK OF SOUTH FORK OF NEW RIVER FOR A
DISTANCE OF 141 .00 FEET TO AFORESAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF
STATE ROAD NO. 84 ; THENCE RUN DUE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 84 FOR A DISTANCE OF 296.97 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH A PORTION OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4 ,
SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, BROWARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA, MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTER-
SECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF SAID GOVERNMENT LOT 4 WITH THE NORTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 84 ; THENCE RUN DUE WEST ALONG
SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD NO. 84 FOR A DISTANCE OF
559 .62 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 4°46 ' 22" EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF
141 .49 FEET TO A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 4046, 22"
EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 227 .73 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 31058133" EAST
FOR A DISTANCE OF 210. 27 FEET; THENCE RUN DUE WEST ALONG A LINE '
BEING PARALLEL TO AFORESAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD
NO. 84 FOR A DISTANCE OF 333.27 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT ON
THE EASTERLY BANK OF SOUTH FORK OF NEW RIVER; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY
ALONG AN EXISTING BULKHEAD FORMING SAID EASTERLY BANK OF THE SOUTH
FORK OF NEW RIVER THE FOLLOWING FIVE COURSES AND DISTANCES; SOUTH
10003, 29" WEST A DISTANCE OF 19. 64 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14025 ,001,
WEST A DISTANCE OF 115.03 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 27*32 , 081, WEST A
DISTANCE OF 179 . 60 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 07000113" EAST A DISTANCE OF
97 .43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00055' 00" WEST A DISTANCE OF 18.60 FEET TO
A POINT 141 FEET NORTH OF THE SAID NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE i . .
ROAD NO. 84 , THENCE RUN DUE EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 306.41 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER WITH ANY RIPARIAN OR LITTORAL
RIGHTS; SAID LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN BROWARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; TOGETHER WITH ANY INTEREST OF PETITIONERS/OWNERS IN
ADJACENT PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; PROVIDING FOR FILING OF COPIES; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " (Second Ordinance Reading)
(Property owner requests to continue this item to 4/14/92)
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6 . EXPENDITURE REQUESTS
6. 1 Request to approve low bid of $8,050 from H 6 H Crane to relieve
drainage problem on SE 3 Place as approved at the January 14 , 1992 ,
F City Commission meeting.
6.2 Request to approve low bid of$8,967 .50 from Molloy Brothers for
t the southernmost restroom sewer connection as discussed at the
February 25, 1992, City Commission meeting.
7 . DISCUSSION
7 . 1 Request by Roberto's Pasta House for permission to display banner
at 246 North Federal Highway.
7 . 2 Evaluation of proposals to refinance existing City debt and to
finance the Dania Pier reconstruction.
7. 3 Request to consider the vacation of Pine Street which abuts
Tigertail Lake Park and the Humane Society.
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7 .4 Use of I .T. Parker Community Center by non-Dania schools .
7 . 5 Discussion and possible resolution regarding air standards in
Dania.
8 . APPOINTMENTS
8 . 1 Appointment of one member and one alternate member to the Civil
Service Board.
8.2 Appointment of two members to the Airport Advisory Board.
8 . 3 Appointment of one member to the Housing Authority. f'
8 .4 Appointment of ten ( 10 ) members to the Marine Advisory Board.
8. 5 Appointment of two members to the Planning and Zoning Board.
8.6 Appointment of two members to the Unsafe Structures Board.
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
j the City Commission during the meeting.
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j City Manager
10. 1 Request for a Special City Commission meeting on March 17 to
elect Mayor and Vice-Mayor for next year; City Workshop to follow
on the initial capital improvement program, downtown
I signs/banners, gazebo, park signs, beach grille status,
activities at the beach, utility billing status, budget status
report and other items.
City Attorney
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11 . 1 Commissioner Sertino
11 . 2 Commissioner Donly
11 . 3 Commissioner Grace
11 .4 Vice-Mayor Hyde
11 . 5 Mayor Mikes
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MARCH 10, 1992
7 . DISCUSSION (continued) for NW 10 Street designating directions to
7 .6 Suggested signage
� Melaleuca Gardens and Nautical Isles .
f 7 .7 Ratification by motion of a letter mailed to H.U.D. on January
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23, 1992 , stating that the Dania City Commublicnhousing units
support an application for 40 additional p
and 78 additional Section 8 Certificates (FSS incentive units ) .
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MAYOR' S PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, throughout history the written word has been
invaluable in transmitting knowledge from generation to
generation; and
WHEREAS, from the crude immovable writings of earliest man
still preserved on walls of caves formed thousands of years ago,
the written word has become available to every American through
the libary system; and
WHEREAS, through the "talking books" program, the written
word is available not only to those who are able to read but also
S to those who are visually or physically impaired. This unique
system, funded by the National Library of Congress, provides, at
no charge, audio cassette tapes and equipment to people with
disabilities. Materials are furnished through the mail and
recipients are provided all packaging needed to return tapes after 6
use and equipment if in need of repair. There is no charge for 4
transmittal of these materials through our postal service. In
Broward County alone 300 to 600 requests are filled each day with
3,600 regular patrons currently benefitting from this program.
"Telephone buddies" advise the patrons of available materials from
thousands of selections . Even patrons who travel are served when
away from their homes; and
WHEREAS, through the pages of books, one can be transferred
to another world with stories of adventure and intrigue; learn how
to solve problems from the smallest task to the largest
undertaking; live in one location and travel to countries in f .
foreign lands without moving from your living room; through books
an unlimited source of knowledge is available for the taking with
a tiny library card being your only "fee" ; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissoners of the City of Dania wish to
recognize the importance of the library system in the lives of
each and every citizen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I , ROBERT A. MIKES, as Mayor of the City of
i Dania, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of March, 1992,
LIBRARY HISTORY MONTH
in the City of Dania and do hereby urge all our citizens to
recognize the invaluable information available to them through our
library system. � • -
IN WITNESSES WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused this seal to be afixed
this loth daay ooffMarch,
1992 .
ROBERT A. MIKES Mayor
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WHEREAS, throughout the course of history women have risen
from relative obscurity to positions of prominence in almost every
field of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, despite the fact that throughout history, women have
had to battle discrimination in almost every aspect of their
lives, they have successfully fought to attain the status of
equality and to be recognized for their ability and not their
femininity; and
WHEREAS, our young country is rich with women in its history
whose contributions have been invaluable to its growth. From
Amelia Earhart, who gave her life in her attempt to be the first
woman to fly around the world, to Christa McAuliffe, a New
Hampshire school teacher who followed her dreams and tragically
lost her life in the ill-fated launch of the Space Shuttle
Challenger.
From Clara Barton, who was instrumental in organizing the
American Red Cross, an agency that has given hope and shelter to
many people in times of need, to Antonia Novello, the present
Surgeon General of the United States.
From the early days of slavery which precipitated the war
that almost tore this young country apart, to the struggle for
civil rights led by the Rev. Martin Luther King, whose dream and
policy of non-violence has been so valiantly carried on by his
widow, Coretta Scott King.
From the songs sung by black slaves as they worked in the
fields to the contributions of Ella Fitzgerald, Pearl Bailey,
Mahalia Jackson and all the other black vocalists who have
contributed their unique style to modern music and enriched the
entertainment field with their inimitable talent.
1 From the early American women who frugally saved what they
could from their meager wages, to Catalina Vasquez Villalpando,
the present Treasurer of the United States.
From a time when the laws of this country were exclusively
dictated by men to the appointment of The Honorable Sandra Day
O'Connor who sits on the highest court of this land.
The above are only a few examples of the contributions made
by women in American history who have been a source of inspiration
and pride for the women of today many who, despite humble
beginnings and different ethnic backgrounds have distinguished
themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor.
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world, the Statue of Liberty, graces our shores and greets all
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NOW, THEREFORE, MIKES, as Mayor of the City of
Dania, Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of March, 1992,
WOMEN' S HISTORY MONTH
in the City of Dania and do hereby urge all our citizens to
recognize the invaluable contributions women in history have so
unselfishly made to improve the quality of all our lives and to
recognize the importance of these contributions in the future.
IN WITNESSES WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
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