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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 1982
Invocation by Reverend Milton Jones
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call :
Present:
Mayor: John Bertino
Commissioners : Jean Cook
James Adams
Robert Donly (late)
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Richard Marant'
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman
Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd(absent)
} A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to excuse Vice Mayor Byrd from this meeting as he has medical problems
and cannot attend. The motion passed unanimously.
1. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Octbber.16, 1982. The
motion passed unanimously.
2. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
approve the bills as paid for the month of September, 1982. The motion
passed unanimously.
3. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to close the receiving of bids for the installation of a complete sani-
tary sewage collection system in a section of the City. The motion
passed unanimously.
City Manager Marant then read the following bids received:
JOBIER INC.
MELBOURNE, FL BID BOND INC. TOTAL CONST. $ 348,523.50
ALTERNATE CONST. $ 83,600.80
H & H ENGINEERING INC. BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $335,320.10
FT. LAUDERDALE, •FL ALTERNATE CONST. $328,151.60
CHAMPAGNE, WEBBER, & BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $339,696.80
ANDERSON INC. ALTERNATE CONST. $324,697.80
POMPANO BEACH, F1
' L.N. MELVIN & FISK BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $291,166.00
ENTERPRISES NO ALTERNATE BID
PANAMA CITY, FL
H.J. HOUSE & SONS, INC. BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $397,456.66
MIAMI, FL ALTERNATE CONST. $156,243.64
BARILE EXCAVATION & PIPELINE
CO. INC. BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $344,854.80
a' LAKE PARK, FL ALTERNATE CONST. $147,680.50
LANZO CONSTRUCTION BID BOND TOTAL CONST. $309,122.40
POMPANO BEACH, FL ALTERNATE CONST. $2.95,437.40
HARRY PEPPER & ASSOC. INC. TOTAL CONST. $338,384.28
JACKSONVILLE, FL BID BOND ALTERNATE CONST. $157,167.51
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GATEWAY CONSTRUCTION BID BOND TOTAL CONST.ATE CONST. $361,033.50
POMPANO BEACH, FL
FT.MAD LA & BARRRDAL CORP. 8ID BOND, TOTAL ALTERNATESCONST. $339,802.80
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
direct the City Manager to tabulate these bids for a recommendation to be
made at the next regular meeting of November 23, 1982. The motion passed
unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(ITEM a a) A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
ON AGENDA) to andcontinue portionsfofsLotsa46nandf47I,B1ockiCaofethezoning NE4 of ots 11 the and 12
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of the NW4 of the SE, of the SE, of the NE4 of •the NW; of Section 34,
Township 50 South, Range 42 East, from the existing zoning classification
of RD-6000 to C-3, as requested by Mr. Jack Besner until the regular
meeting of December 14, 1982. The motion passed unanimously.
(ITEM f b) A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
r. ON AGENDA) to continue the request by Broward County for a special exception to
allow a parking lot in a C-4 (commercial ) zone and a variance to
allow insufficient landscaping upon the property located at 1930
North Federal Highway until the next regular meeting of November 23,
1982. The motion passed unanimously.
(ITEM a c) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on second reading of ordinance
ON AGENDA) rezoning the property legally described as Lots 8 through 17, Block 1,
DOUGLAS HILL, from the existing zoning classification of R-2 to RSO
as requested by Bennett David. After the petitioners attorney, Mr.
A.J. Ryan,informed the Commission that there have been no changes
since the .compromise from the'.last meeting, Mayor Bertino then asked
if anyone wanted to speak in opposition. Hearing no one speak in
opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to adopt the ordinance on second reading rezoning the property legally
described as Lots 8 through 17, Block 1, DOUGLAS HILL, from the existing:
zoning classification of R-2 to RSO as requested by Bennett David.
City Attorney Adler then read the title of the ordinance for second
reading.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(ITEM b d) City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for second reading
ON AGENDA) amending Section 4 of Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules to provide for
the appointment of alternate members to said board.
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 Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt the ordinance on second reading amending Section 4 of Rule 3
of the Civil Service Rules to provide for the appointment of alternate
members to said board.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote: :.
Commissioner Adams-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(ITEM c e) . City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for second reading
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approving the plat of "Design Center Hotel".
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 Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt the ordinance on second reading approving the plat of "Design
Center Hotel ".
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
(ITEM d f) City Manager Marant read the title of the ordinance for second reading
ON AGENDA) approving the plat of "Design Center of the Americas".
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 the ordinance on second reading approving the plat of "Design
Center of the Americas".
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
g) Mr. Christopher Smith stepped forward to request approval of a variance
request to allow enclosed restoration'of antique automobiles in a C-3
zone.
Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in
favor, other than petitioner, or opposition, the mayor then closed-the
public hearing.
Building Official Maxwell recommended all major work be performed inside
the building and that landscaping be put in as soon as possible.
Mr. Smith requested that he be given six months to a year to conform
to the landscaping as recommended by Mr. Maxwell and the Planning
and Zoning Board. Mr. Smith agreed to planting nine trees along
the building and placing the shrubbery in at a later date.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to grant the variance request to Mr. Christopher Smith d/b/a!Creative
Workshop for the property located at 118 NW Park Street to allow
enclosed restoration of antique automobiles in a C-3 zone with the
stipulation that landscaping of nine trees be done immediately .with
the approval of Mr. Maxwell and that Mr. Smith has 60 days to complete
the remainder of the landscaping; that there be a one year review on
continuing this variance; that all major work be done inside the build-
ing.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
h) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing. Mr. Wilbur Fernander, Sr.
stepped forward to request approval of the variance request for the
property located at 236 NW 5 Avenue to allow the construction of a
duplex on a lot of insufficient width and square footage in an RD-6000
zone. Hearing no one speak in opposition, the Mayor then closed the
public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to grant the variance request by Gloria and Wilbur Fernander, Sr. for
the property located 236 NW 5 Avenue to allow the construction of a
duplex on a lot of insufficient width and square footage in an RD-6000
zone.
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The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Bertino-yes
Mayor Bertino informed the audience, at this time, that Commissioner Donly's
plane from Tallahassee was late causing him to be late for the meeting.
5. Mr. Ron Trussell , Future C.O.P. , informed the Commission that with the
feasibility study that was performed for implementing the computer system
there has been $20,000.00 saved so far by the bids that were submitted
at the last meeting for the Digital Computer System. Mr. Trussell also
recommended that the City readvertise for the hardware portion and reject
the bids submitted.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams; seconded by Commissioner Cook to
reject all bids received for the Digital Computer System. The motion
passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to
advertise for bids for the hardware portion of the computer system. The
motion passed unanimously.
6. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
adopt the resolution reappointing Audrey Cassese and Arthur Benjamin to the
Code Enforcement Board for a three year term to expire November 1984.
The motion passed unanimously.
7. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to
advertise for bids for one defibrillator for the Fire Department. The
motion passed unanimously.
8. Mayor Bertino recommended that Mr. Skeet Jernigan be appointed to the Dania
Housing Authority to complete Mr. Robert Howard's term ending November of
1985.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to
adopt the resolution appointing Mr. Skeet Jernigan to the Housing Authority
until the term ending November 1985. The motion passed unanimously.
9. Personnel Director Mark Novin informed the Commission that he has received
three competitive quotes by actuarial firms for examination of the General
Employee's Pension Plan. Mr. `Novin ^then':read`the'following quotes:
The Wyatt Company - between $2,700.00 and $3,400.00
McGee and Company - $4,500.00
Holbrook, Downey, Adams,
Meisner, Inc. $2,480.00
Mr. Novin then recommended that Holbrook, Downey, Adams,Meisner Inc. be
retained to perform the actuarial examination of the General Employee's
Pension Plan for 1982-83.
Mr. John Lassiter, Sr. Chairman of the General Employee's Pension Board
stepped forward to oppose the idea of hiring an actuarial firm to review
the General Employee's Pension Plan at the costs presented. Mr. Lassiter
informed the Commission that this examination has already been completed
by Kruse, O'Connor,and Ling Company and that he didn't feel it was neces-
sary for another opinion unless the Commission wanted to make changes to
the program.
After lengthy discussion, Commissioner Donly suggested that Dania wait until
the Florida League of Cities review the upcoming idea of a pool pension plan
in the next few months and then, if this is not satisfactory, an actuarial
examination could be discussed at a later date. The Commission, agreed.
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10. Citizens' Comments:
Mr. Bill Hart located at 207 SW 2nd. Place stepped forward to complain
about the services for garbage pickup by Seacoast Sanitation Company.
11. Administrative Reports:
No Comments
12. Commission Comments:
Mayor Bertino stressed to the public the importance of having their
children inoculated for Measles due .to the outbreak in Dade County.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook
to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 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
aDpeal is to be based.
Invocation by Reverend Milton Jones.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call .
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1982.
2. Approval of the bills as paid for the month of September, 1982.
8:15 P.M.
3. Receipt of bids for the installation of a complete sanitary sewage collection
system in a section of the City.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Mayor must be notified of any withdrawals prior to meeting)
a) Second reading of ordinance rezoning the property legally described as Lots
8 through 17, Block 1, Douglas Hill , from the existing zoning classification
of R-2 to RSO as requested by Bennett David. Subject property is located on
the northeast corner of Stirling Road and SW 18 Court.
b) Second reading of ordinance amending Section 4 of Rule 3 of the Civil Service
Rules to provide for the appointment of alternate members to said Board.
c) Second reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Design Center Hotel".
d) Second reading of ordinance approving the plat of "Design Center of the
Americas".
e) First reading of ordinance rezoning Lots 11 and 12 and portions of Lots 46
and 47, Block C of the NE4 of the SE4 of the E4 of the NW4 of the SE4 of
the SE4 of the NE4 of the NW4 of Section 34, Township 50 South, Range 42
East, from the existing zoning classification of RD-6000 to C-3, as
requested by Mr. Jack Besner. The Planning and Zoning Board continued
this request until December 7, 1982.
EXHIBIT: Notice of Hearing (PZ-43-82)
f) Request is made by Broward County for a special exception to allow a parking
lot in a C-4 (commercial) zone and a variance to allow insufficient land-
scaping upon the property located at 1930 North Federal Highway. The
Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval contingent upon Broward
County complying with the Building Official 's recommendations.
EXHIBIT: Notice of Hearing (PZ-44-82)
g) Variance request is made by Christopher Smith d/b/a Creative Workshop for
the property located at 118 NW Park Street to allow enclosed restoration
of antique automobiles in a C-3 zone. The Planning and Zoning Board
recommended approval of this request with the stipulation that the major
work be done inside the building and that landscaping be put in immediately.
EXHIBIT: Notice of Hearing (PZ-45-82)
h) Variance request is made by Gloria and Wilbur Fernander, Sr. for the property
located at 236 NW 5th Avenue to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot
of insufficient width and square footage in an RD-6000 zone. The Planning
and Zoning Board recommended approval with the stipulation that the peti-
tioner submit a corrected site plan showing parking spaces and landscaping.
EXHIBIT: Notice of Hearing (PZ-46-82)
5. Recommendation on bid for Digital Computer System.
6. Reappointment of Audrey Cassese and Arthur Benjamin to the Code Enforcement
Board for a three year term.
7. Request authorization to advertise for bids for one defibrillator for the
Fire Department.
8. Appointment of board member to the Dania Housing Authority. Mayor Bertino
9. Review and discussion of three competitive quotes submitted by actuarial
firms for examination of the General Employee's Pension Plan.
EXHIBIT: Quotes
10. 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.
M 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
§` a) City Manager
b) City Attorney
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
a) Mayor Bertino
b)) Vice-Mayor Byrd
c) Commissioner Adams
8Commissioner Cook
Commissioner Donly
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