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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 1982
INVOCATION BY RICHARD MARANT
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino
Vice Mayor: Chester A. Bryd
Commissioners : Jean'Cook
James Adams
Robert Donly
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Richard Marant
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
1. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Donly to approve the minutes of the special meeting September 1;
the workshop meeting of September 1; the special meeting of September
7; the regular meeting of September 14, and the workshop meeting of
September 14, 1982. The motion passed unanimously.
(Item 2. Mayor Bertino presented and read a proclamation to Mr. Udell proclaim-
#13 on ing Sunday, October 3, 1982, as "Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour Day" in
agenda) honor of Jaxson's 25th anniversary and recognizing Monroe Udell for
his contributions to the City of Dania and surrounding community.
Commissioner Adams then presented and read another proclamation from
the City of Hollywood proclaiming October 3, 1982, as "Jaxson's Ice
Cream Parlour Day" to Mr. Udell .
Davie Mayor Richard Marant also read another proclamation from the Town
of Davie proclaiming October 3, 1982, as "Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlour
Day" and presented this proclamation to Mr. Udell .
(Item 3. Public Hearings:
#2 on
agenda) a) Mayor. Bertino opened the public hearing on second reading of an
ordinance amending the water rates and charges.
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the ordinance.
Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed
the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner._,
Adams to adopt on second reading the ordinance amending the water
rates and charges.
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 for emergency
first and second reading adopting the annual Fishing Pier Budget
for the fiscal year 1982-83.
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City Manager Marant explained the reason for the emergency was
that the new fiscal year begins October 1, 1982, and that the
City is mandated to have a budget for the Pier in effect by the
1st of October, and that this is the only meeting before October.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Mr. Rosenberg stepped
forward to request to review the Fishing Pier Budget. Hearing
no one else speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed
the public hearing on first reading.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner
Adams to adopt the ordinance on first reading adopting the annual
Fishing Pier Budget for the fiscal year 1982-83.
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 Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly
to declare second reading of the ordinance adopting the annual Fishing
Pier Budget for the fiscal year 1982-83 an emergency due to needing
a budget in place by October 1, 1982, and that there is not another
meeting between now and October 1982:. The motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for second reading.
Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Mr. Rosenberg opposed adop=
tion at this time. City Manager Marant then reviewed with the audience,
the Fishing Pier Budget. He further explained that staff needed a
maximum span of time to get the detailed information for revenues
and expenditures for the Fishing Pier Budget, and that this information
was not obtained until the middle of last week, therefore, the budget
needed to be declared an emergency tonight. 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
Donly to adopt on second reading the ordinance adopting the annual
Fishing Pier Budget for the fiscal year 1982-83.
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 #3 4. Receipt of bids for paving the parking lot at Dania City Garage was with-
on agenda) drawn from the agenda due to the advertisement of the bids not appearing
in the paper on the proper date for this meeting, and that this item was
advertised for the October 12, 1982, regular meeting.
(Item #4 5. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly
on agenda) to close the receiving of bids for the restoration, resurfacing and
repair of various streets and alleys in Dania. The motion passed unani-
mously.
City Manager Marant informed the Commission that he has received three
bids and then read the following:
CAMPANELLA CORP.. (BID BOND ATTACHED) $124,700.25
4101 N. Andrews Avenue
BROWARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (BID BOND ATTACHED) $118.951.95
2001 N. State Rd. 7
WEEKLY 'ASPHALT & PAVING INC. (BID BOND ATTACHED) $102,214.13
P.O. Box 396
Upon request by Zoning Consultant Sparkman, the City Engineer stated that
this bid was for the following streets and alleys:
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STREETS AND ALLEYS
S.E. 3 TERRACE
ALLEY BETWEEN S.W. 8 STREET AND S.W. 7 STREET
N.W. 8 STREET
N.W. 14 AVENUE
ARGONAUT ISLE
S.E. 1 STREET
NAUTILUS ISLE
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to turn these bids over to the City Manager for tabulation and recommenda-
tion for the next regular meeting of October 12, 1982. The motion passed
unanimously.
(Item 6. Mayor Bertino informed the audience that the request by Trail 's End Grocery
#5 on to display banner at 995 NW 4 Avenue had been withdrawn.
agenda)
(Item 7. The Commission decided, at this point, to direct City Manager Marant to
#6 on have an amendment prepared to .the ordinance concerning issuance of
agenda) banners to be place at the Building Department's discretion to issue a
one time use of banners up to 30 days, so that petitioners will not have
to appear before the Commission.
Mr. Jeffrey Wolfson representing the Clean Machine Carwash stepped forward
to request permission to display two banners at 321 South. Federal Highway
until the end of April 1983.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to grant the request by the Clean Machine Carwash to display banners for
a 30 day period. The motion passed unanimously.
(Item 8. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
#7 on to grant the request by the Drydock Lounge to display banner at 1104
agenda) South Federal Highway for a 30 day period. The motion passed unanimously.
(Item 9. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
#8 on to approve the ratification of the Firefighters Contract for 1982-83 and
agenda) authorize the execution by the proper officials.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Bryd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(Item 10. Mr. Robert 'Kaplan, a member of the Dania Civil Service Board, stepped forward
#9 on to explain that due to Section 4 of Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules, all
agenda) five members of the board must be present to hear cases. He further explained
that this has created a problem in the past year anda half for hearing cases,
and suggested that an amendment be made to this section by allowing an alter-
nate to be present in case a member is missing. Mr. Kaplan also informed
the Commission that the Board is in the process of discussing other changes
to the Civil Service Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
direct City Attorney Adler to prepare an ordinance making the changes to
Section 4 of Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules as presented. The motion
passed unanimously.
(Item 11. Mr. John Calvin, City Engineer, recommended that Trio Construction Company,
#10 on as low bidder, be awarded the bid for refurbishment of four sewer pump
agenda) stations in the amount of $97,600.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to accept the recommendation from the City Engineer and award the contract
for refurbishment of four sewer pump stations indentified as F,G, H and
M in the amount of $97,600.00 to Trio Construction Company.
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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 12. City Manager Marant recommended approval of a Lease Agreement between
H11 on Broward County and the City of Dania for leasing real property for use
agenda) as a library on a year to year basis with the understanding that the
County construct,or work with the City to construct, a primary access
to the back side of the library.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to accept the recommendation from the City Manager and enter into a
Lease Agreement with Broward County for the library facility in City
Hall , along with the stipulation that a 'primary access be constructed
on back side of the library. The motion passed unanimously.
(Item 13. Discussion and possible approval to participate in the challenge to
#12 on the County's road and bridge fund distribution formula was withdrawn
agenda) from the agenda as action was already taken for this item on September
21, 1982, special meeting.
14. Mr. Ron Trussell , Future C.O.P. , was present to discuss and answer questions
regarding the costs of purchasing the complete computer software and hard-
ware portion of the capital program.
City Manager Marant requested that the Commission approve the computer
software and hardware proposal as submitted by Mr. Trussell along with
allowing him to advertise for bids on the specifications that Mr.
Trussell has provided for the equipment. He further requested permission
to seek information from banks on a five year finance package and then
he would bring this information back to the Commission for their approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd
to instruct City Manager Marant to go out to bid for the computer soft-
ware and hardware and to receive information on a five year finance
package for the installation of computerization for the City of Dania.
The motion passed unanimously.
15. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to reappoint John Lassiter to the General Employee's Pension Board for
a two year term and Harold Schank for a one year term by resolution.
The motion passed unanimously.
16. Citizens' Comments:
Mrs. Gilda •Fisher stepped forward to inform the Commission of the interest
that Anchorage, Alaska has in implementing tourism with Dania.
17. Administrative Reports:
City Manager Marant informed the Commission of a letter received from
Mr. Budd Calhoun from the City of Hollywood requesting adoption of a
resolution opposing the grant priortizing program concerning the
South Broward Regional Facility. Mr. Marant informed the Commission
that Mr. Calhoun requested this resolution be adopted as soon as possi-
ble due to needing it for the Environmental Regulation Commission Meeting
on October 20, 1982.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to declare adoption of this resolution an emergency due to the time
frame. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt a resolution in the same form as presented by the City of
Hollywood regarding this item. The motion passed unanimously.
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the resolution.
City Manager Marant informed the Commission that the software program for
the Police Department was approved in May at the budget revisions and
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that he cannot sign the contract due to the item being $30,000.00. The
Commission instructed Mr. Marant to place this item on the agenda for
October 12, 1982.
18. Commission Comments:
Mayor Bertino requested that the meeting of October 26, 1982, be moved
to October 19, 1982, as he will be out of town.
City Manager Marant informed Mayor Bertino that he would have to research
to see that there are no public hearings scheduled for that evening.
Mayor Bertino informed the Commission that he would appoint someone to
replace Mr. Howard on the Housing Authority at the next regular meeting
of October 12, 1982.
Commissioner Byrd expressed his concern in the decline in enrollment at
Dania Elementary and Collins Elementary. Commissioner Byrd suggested
a resolution be prepared in opposition to closing any schools in Dania
and to send this resolution to the School Board.
The Commission decided to direct City Attorney Adler to prepare this
resolution just in case the School Board is going to close any schools
in Dania.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to
adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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CITY CLERK-AUDITOR
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28, 1982
8:00 P.M.
MEETING TO ADJOURN ON OR BEFORE 12:00 MIDNIGHT
Any person who decides to appea any ecims ma e y theDania City omm ss on w t
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. Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of September 1, the workshop
meeting of September 1, the special meeting of September 7, the regular meeting
of September 14 and the workshop meeting of September 14, 1982.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) Second reading of ordinance amending the water rates and charges.
b) Emergency first and second reading of ordinance adopting the Fishing Pier
Budget for fiscal year 1982-83.
8:15 P.M.
3. Receipt of bids for paving parking lot at city garage.
4. Receipt of bids for the restoration, resurfacing and repair of various streets
and alleys in the City of Dania.
5. Request by Trail 's End Grocery to display banner at 995 NW 4 Avenue.
EXHIBIT: Application
6. Request by The Clean Machine Carwash to display banner at 321 South Federal Highway.
EXHIBIT: Application
7. Request by Drydock to display banner at 1104 South Federal Highway.
EXHIBIT: Application
8. Formal approval (ratification) of Firefighter's Contract for 1982-83.
9. Discussion and possible action on proposed amendment to Section 4 of Rule 3 of
the Civil Service Rules of the City of Dania.
EXHIBIT: Amendment
10. Recommendation on awarding bid for the refurbishment of four sewer pump stations.
11. Discussion and possible approval of Lease Agreement between Broward County and
the City of Dania, for the leasing of real property for use as a library.
EXHIBIT: Letter and Lease Agreement
12. Discussion and possible approval to participate in the challenge to the County's
road and bridge fund distribution formula.
EXHIBIT: Memorandum from Broward League of Cities
13. Proclamation proclaiming Sunday, October 3, 1982, as "JAXSON'S ICE CREAM PARLOUR
DAY" in honor of Jaxson's 25th anniversary and recognizing Monroe Udell for his
contributions to the City of Dania and surrounding community.
14. Discussion and possible approval of computer software and hardware portion of
the capital program.
15. Reappointment of John Lassiter to the General Employee's Pension Board for a two
year term and Harold Schank for a one year term.
16. 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 dealing with operations or policy
are welcome.
17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
a City Manager
b City Attorney
18. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
a) Mayor Bertino
b Vice-Mayor Byrd
c Commissioner Adams
d Commissioner Cook
e Commissioner Donly
Regular Commission Agenda -2- September 28, 1982