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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (82) MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1983 Invocation by Richard Marant Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : Present: Mayor: John•Bertino Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd Commissioners: Jean Cook James Adams Robert Donly City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Captain: Vern Johnson Absent: Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo(vacation) Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman(illness) 1. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to approve the consent agenda with the exclusion of item 1.4 which was placed on the agenda in error. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes 1.1 February 9, 1983, special meeting 1.2 February 9, 1983, regular meeting Proclamation 1.3 National Engineer's Week, February 20 through 26, 1983. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variances 2.1 Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on PZ-07-83, Jack Besner for the southwest corner of Griffin Road and NW Fifth Avenue (continued from February 9th regular meeting). Mr. Jack Besner, Mr. Pete Prossic, and Mrs. Harris stepped forward to request approval of this variance request. Hearing no one speak in opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to grant the variance request by Jack Besner with site plan N1 which does meet the landscaping requirements. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 2.2 Mayor Dertino opened the public hearing on ordinance providing that the City authorize the appropriate courts in Broward County to assess an additional two dollars in court costs for convictions for all violations of municipal ordinances except parking ordinances. aY: Regular Meeting -1- February 22, 1983 Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. City Attorney Adler then read the title of the ordinance for second reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to adopt this ordinance on second reading providing that the City authorize the appropriate courts of Broward County to assess an additional two dollars in court costs for convictions for all violations of municipal ordinances except parking ordinances. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 2.3 Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the erection of banner signs. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing. City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance for second reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt on second reading the ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the erection of banner signs. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3. DISCUSSION 3.1 This item was discussed after Administrative Reports: Mr. Robert Lockwood, Clerk of the Circuit Court stepped forward to discuss the relationship between his office and the City of Dania;. in particular, the Police Department procedures. The Commission commended Mr. Lockwood for being concerned. 3.2 A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to approve the transfer of'Department of Community Affairs grant from the City to the Camp Blanding Child Care Center. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3.3 A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to grant the request by the Police Department for approval of transfer of $792.91 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund into the Investigation Fund. The motion passed unanimously. 3.4 A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the resolution approving the loan agreement with the City of Dania and Dania Bank for the 1983 Capital Program. The motion passed unanimously. 3.5 Mayor Bertino requested that the Commission have their nomination of a member for appointment to the Port Everglades Environmental Regular Meeting -2- February 22, 1983 Committee for action to be taken at the March 9, 1983, regular meeting. 3.6 City Manager Marant reported that the Legislative Delegation, by unanimous vote, has provided new boundaries for annexation into Dania that would include the railroad tracks on the east, Ravens- wood Road on the west, Stirling Road on the South, and State Road 84 on the North, encompassing both sides of Ravenswood Road all of the way to State Road 84 which provides a new commercial base for the City of Dania. The Commission commended Mr. Marant for a job well done. 4. Citizens' Comments: Mr. Murray Goodman commented on having a state lottery as a means of revenue to Dania. 5. Administrative Reports: 5.1 City Manager Marant reminded the Commission of the workshop meeting scheduled for February 24, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. concerning the new Griffin Road. 5.2 City Attorney Adler reported to the Commission that a decision , has been made by the Courts concerning the Ves Construction suit regarding impact fees. A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Adams to declare this item an emergency due to the City Attorney needing direction for negotiations for a settlement. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to authorize City Attorney Adler to negotiate a $175,000 settlement for the Ves Construction suit. The motion passed unanimously. The Commission commended City Attorney Adler for his services. At this time Item 3.1 was discussed 6. Commission Comments: 6.1 No comments 6.2 Commissioner Cook requested that something be done to solve trash problems and requested that Mr. Marant look into this problem. 6.3 Commissioner Donly commented on the problem of loose dogs in the City and suggested that a meeting be held .between the Rabies Control officials and Dania. 6.4 Vice Mayor Byrd commended City Manager Marant on the annexation project. 6.5 Mayor Bertino informed the audience that the Dania Commission is united with Ft. Lauderdale and Hollywood in opposing deannexation of Port Everglades and reported that a joint meeting will be held at Dania City Hall February 28, 1983, 7:30 P.M. with Ft. Lauderdale Commission and Hollywood Commission to express this opposition. A motion was made by Commissioner y, s nded by Co issio er Adams to adjourn this meeting. AYOR-COMMI IONER - CITY C DITOR Regular Meeting -3- February 22, 1983 AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1983 8:00 P.M. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call . 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1.1 February 9, 1983, Special Meeting 1.2 February 9, 1983, Regular Meeting RECOMMENDATION: Approval Proclamation 1.3 National Engineer's Week, February 20 through 26, 1983. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Resolutions 1.4 Resolution regarding question of gun control on March 8, 1983, ballot. RECOMMENDATION: Approval 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variances 2.1 PZ-07-83, Jack Besner, southwest corner of Griffin Road and NW Fifth Avenue (continued from February 9) Ordinances - Second and Final Reading 2.2 Ordinance providing that the City authorize the appropriate courts in Broward County to assess an additional two dollars in court costs for convictions for all violations of municipal ordinances except parking ordinances. 2.3 Ordinance.amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the erection of banner signs. RECOMMENDATION: Approval 3. DISCUSSION 3.1 Appearance by Robert Lockwood, Clerk of the:Circuit'Court, to discuss relation- ship between his office and the City of Dania. 3.2 Approval of transfer of Department of Community Affairs grant from the City to the Camp Blanding Child Care Center, 3.3 Request by Police Department for approval of transfer of $792.91 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund into the Investigation Fund. 3.4 Adoption of resolution approving loan agreement between the City of Dania and the Dania Bank for the 1983 capital program. 3.5 Appointment of member to Port Everglades Environmental Committee. Mayor Bertino 3.6 Report on annexation request for areas west of present City boundaries. 4. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments will be restricted to those areas where action taken by the Administration has not been satisfactory. Items con- cerning 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. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 5.1 City Manager 5.2 City Attorney 6. COMMISSION COMMENTS 6.1 Commissioner Adams 6.2 Commissioner Cook 6.3 Commissioner Donly 6.4 Vice-Mayor Byrd 6.5 Mayor Bertino 7. Adjournment --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.