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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (41) • MINUTES 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 REGULAR MEETING -1- NOVEMBER 9, 1982 r, I" 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 the SEhof the EJ� 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 ON AGENDA) REGULAR MEETING -2- NOVEMBER 9, 1982 r 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. REGULAR MEETING -3- NOVEMBER 9, 1982 f!' , e o 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. REGULAR MEETING -4- NOVEMBER 9, 1982 J 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. OR-CO MI IO ER CITY CLERK-AUDITOR �.r E; 3. REGULAR MEETING -5- NOVEMBER 9, 1982 YC,. r�.0 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 ?r a` y •A� Regular Commission Agenda -2- November 9, 1982 yti . i2z s�a �ij