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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
AUGUST 24, 1982
Invocation by Richard Marant
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call :
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino
Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd
Commissioners: Jean Cook (late)
James Adams '
Robert Donly
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Richard Marant
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
(Item #5 1. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that he has prepared a
on agenda) proposed ordinance regarding coin-operated machines along the same
lines as used by the City of Hollywood.
The Commission then reviewed the ordinance for additions and deletions.
After lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Donly,
seconded by Commissioner Byrd to change Section 2, Item a, by deleting
number 1 and changing number 2: 0-1,999 square feet of public use floor
area- 2 machines, and number 3 would be changed to: 2,000 square feet
or more of public use floor area-'.3 machines allowed. The motion
passed with Commissioner Adams and Mayor Bertino voting no.
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the proposed ordinance on
first reading.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt the ordinance as amended on first reading regarding coin-
operated machines.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(Item #1 2. Police Chief Rudolf Rigo presented Officer Wally Moore with a plaque de-
on agenda) signating his 10 years of dedicated service with the Dania Police Depart-
ment.
(Item #2 3. A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly to
on agenda) approve the minutes of the workshop meeting and special meeting of August
4, 1982, and the regular meeting of August 10, 1982. The motion passed
unanimously.
(Item #3 4. Public Hearing:
on agenda)
a) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance adopting
the annual Sewer Fund budget and making appropriations for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982, and ending September 30,
1983, for second reading.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one
speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public
hearing.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner
Byrd to adopt on second reading the ordinance adopting the annual
Sewer Fund budget and making appropriations for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1982, and ending September 30, 1983.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
b) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance adopting the
annual Water Fund budget and making appropriations for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 1982, and ending September 30, 1983, for
second reading.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak
in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Cook to adopt on second reading the ordinance adopting the annual
Water Fund budget and making appropriations for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 1982, and ending September 30, 1983.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(Item N4 5. City Manager Marant recommended financing for purchasing of one (1)
on agenda) Caterpillar Model 930 articulated front-end loader be done through
the Bank of Hallandale fora balance left of $48,970.00 at an interest
rate of 6 3/4% for five years. He also requested that a resolution
be adopted authorizing the City Attorney, City Clerk, and himself to
sign the necessary papers with the Bank of Hallandale.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to accept the recommendation by the City Manager and adopt a resolution
authorizing the necessary signatures with the Bank of Hallandale for
financing $48,970.00 at 6 3/4% for a five year term for purchasing the
Caterpillar Model 930 articulated front-end loader.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to authorize the City Manager, City Clerk, and Mayor to sign the contract
agreement with Kelly Tractor Company guaranteeing the resale value and
maintenance on the Caterpillar Model 930 front-end loader. The motion
passed unanimously.
6. Personnel Director Mark Novin presented his recommendation for the City
to adopt the Medical Insurance Funding Alternative known as Self Insurance,
rather than continue to stay with the City's present insurance program
due to increased premiums. Mr. Novin recommended Medical Insurance
Administrators of Pompano be retained for .the services of a third-party
Administrator for an initial one year, with a quarterly review of its'
performance.
City Manager Marant concurred with Mr. Novin's recommendation that this
alternative insurance funding should save the City approximately $100,000.00
a year.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to approve the Self Insurance proposal as presented; to get the contract
in writing, then submit the written document to the City Attorney for his
review and approval , and then the City Manager will set a Special Meeting
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for the Commission to approve the final document. The motion passed
unanimously.
7. City Manager Marant requested approval to advertise for bids for one (1)
3/4 ton pick-up truck and utility body for the Water Department to be
budgeted from next years budget.
Mayor Bertino suggested that the specifications request the price of a
long bed truck as well as a short bed truck.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to advertise for bids for one (1) 3/4 ton pick-up truck and utility
body for the Water Department. The motion passed unanimously.
8. City Manager Marant requested permission to advertise for bids for asphalt
paving at the City Garage and to use monies from the contingency fund for
this project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd
to advertise for bids for asphalt paving at the City Garage. The
motion passed unanimously.
9. City Manager Marant requested approval to purchase one (1) trash truck
body from Callahan Motor Company at the bid price that was submitted
one year ago.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to approve the purchase of one (1) trash truck body from Callahan
Motor Company for the new truck being delivered from Broward Truck &
Equipment at the price quoted one year ago from Callahan Motor Company.
The motion passed unanimously.
10. City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a class action suit that
was filed against the City of Pennsacola involving disputed utility
billing and requested approval of the "Utility Billing Collection Policy
and Procedure" previously presented to them for resolving disputed bills
to protect the City from any future litigation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd
to approve the "Utility Billing Collection Policy and Procedure" for
resolving disputed bills by resolution.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
11. City Engineer John Calvin stepped forward to request approval of the
Eighth Year Block Grant Funding Agreement between Broward County and
the City of Dania regarding sanitary sewer project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to approve the Eighth Year Block Grant Funding Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Dania regarding sanitary sewer project. The
motion passed unanimously.
12. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance regarding beach parking
fees, beach sticker fees, and parking fines for first reading.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Byrd
to adopt this ordinance on first reading with the exclusion of Section 1,
Item Nd, on page 3.
A motion to amend was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner
Cook to adopt this ordinance by changing Section 1, Item b, page 2, from
the $10.00 fee for Dania residents to a $5.00 fee for the beach sticker.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-no Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Adams withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd
to adopt the ordinance on first reading as amended.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-no: Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor' Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
13. Citizens' Comments:
Mr. Paul DiMao commended the Commission and Administration for having
the Frost Park Recreation Center renovated and requested approval to
hold a meeting September 2, 1982, for the Senior Citizens Club.
Mr. Rosenberg requested that the sign at the beach concerning fees charged
for motor homes and campers be removed since that area is leased to Dania
Jai Alai.
City Manager Marant informed him that fees have not been collected since the
land was under lease and that the sign would be removed.
14. Administrative Reports:
City Manager Marant requested a workshop meeting for Wednesday, September
1st, 1982, at 4:15 p.m. as well as a special meeting to discuss the
insurance issue.
The Commission agreed on 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 1982.
City Manager Marant encouraged the Commissioners to attend a demonstration
of a beach cleaning machine at Dania beach on Friday, August 27, 1982,
9:30 a.m.
City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that changes have to be made
to the Civil Service Rules concerning alternates and that when he has
these changes ready he will bring them before the Commission for approval .
15. Commission Comments:
Mayor Bertino informed the audience that he is in the process of forming
an organization called "Friends of the Library".
Commissioner Cook requested that the Code Enforcement Officer look into a
vacant lot along Nautilus Isle to see if something can be done to clean
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it.
Commissioner Donly requested that something be done about Bill Brook'.s
truck and equipment being parked in the Southeast section for over a
month.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn this meeti The motion
passed unanimously.
YOR-COM SIONER
x CITY CLERK-AUDITOR
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 24, 1982
8:00 P.M.
MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12:00 MIDNIGHT
Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Dania City Commission with
respect 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
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
1. Presentation of award to Wally Moore by Dania Police Department.
2. Approval of the minutes of the workshop meeting and special meeting of August 4,
and the regular meeting of August 10, 1982.
3. Public Hearings:
a) Second reading of an ordinance adopting the annual Sewer Fund budget and
making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982, and
ending September 30, 1983.
b) Second reading of an ordinance adopting the annual Water Fund budget and
making appropriations for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1982, and
ending September 30, 1983.
4. Discussion and possible approval of contract and recommended financing for one
(1) Caterpillar Model 930 articulated front-end loader.
5. Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance on first reading regarding coin
operated machines.
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6. Discussion and possible action on medical self-insurance funding.
EXHIBIT: Memorandum
7. Request approval to advertise for bids for one (1) 3/4 ton pick-up truck and
utility body for the Water Department.
8. Request approval to advertise for bids for asphalt paving at .the City Garage.
9. Request approval to purchase one (11 trash truck body from Callahan Motor Co.
10. Request approval of "Utility Billing Collection Policy and Procedure for
Resolving Disputed Bills".
EXHIBIT: Memorandum
11. Approval of Eighth Year Funding Agreement between Broward County and the City
of Dania regarding sanitary sewer project.
EXHIBIT: Agreement
12. Discussion and possible adoption of ordinance on first reading regarding beach
parking fees, beach sticker fees, and parking fines.
13. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments will be restricted to those areas where action
taken by the Administration has not been satisfactory.
Items concerning policy or administrative activities
not previously discussed with the Administration will
be ruled out of order by the Chair. Comments of a
general nature not dea.ling with operations or policy
are welcome.
14. Administrative Reports:
a) City Manager
b) City Attorney
15. Commission Comments:
a) Mayor Bertino
b Vice-Mayor Byrd
c) Commissioner Adams
d Commissioner Cook
e) Commissioner Donly