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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-07-12 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes and Agenda MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1983 Invocation by Father O'Connor Pledge of Allegiance Roll .Call : Present: •Mayor: Chester A. Byrd Vice-Mayor: John Bertino Commissioners: Jean Cook James Adams Robert Donly City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo Absent: Building Official : Paul Maxwell Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman Mayor Byrd informed the audience that consent agenda item 1.7 and agenda items 5.3, 5.4 and 5.5.have been added. He also stated that consent agenda items 1 .3 and 1 .4 have been withdrawn. 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1.1 June 28, 1983, Regular Meeting 1 .2 July 6, 1983, Special Meeting Ordinances - First Reading 1.5 An Ordinance to enable the City Manager to purchase supplies, services, materials and equipment in the amount of $3,000; and providing for the purchase of supplies, services, materials, and equipment in amounts in excess of $3,000 but not more than $10,000 without competitive bidding. 1 .6 An Ordinance to amend the manner of appointment and termination of a Deputy City Clerk-Auditor. 1 .7 An Ordinance to amend the request by Broward Cablevision to extend franchise agreement for ten years and rate adjustments related to that service. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the consent agenda items 1.1 , 1.2, 1.5, 1.6 and 1 .7. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes * At this point, item 5.3 (presentation by Ms. Polly Wilkie concerning community spirit in the City of Dania) was addressed. 2. BIDS 2.1 Receipt of bids for microfilminq equipment A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to close the receiving of bids for microfilming equipment. The motion passed unanimously. Regular Meeting -1- July 12, 1983 City Manager Marant read the following bids received: Eastman Kodak - item 1) Camera $10,235.00 item (2) Printer $5,595.00 Bell & Howell - item (1 ) Camera $9,860.70 item (2) Printer $4,622.25 A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to remand bids received to City Manager Marant for his recommendation at the next Regular Meeting July 26, 1983. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes ' Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes 2.2 Request to advertise for bids for installation of 6" waterline on SW 18th Court A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant the request that the City advertise for bids for the installation of a 6" waterline on SW 18th Court. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinances - Second and Final Reading 3.1 An Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, EXEMPTING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM PAYING THE FEE CHARGED FOR CONDUCTING A GARAGE SALE" was read for second and final reading by City Attorney Adler. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice=Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to adopt the ordinance exempting non-profit organizations from paying the fee charged for conducting a garage sale. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Special Exceptions 3.2 PZ-33-83, Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church, 134 NW 12th Ave. fir. Smith stepped forward and requested a special exception to allow his church, Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church, to use the building at 134 NW 12th Avenue as a private, academic, non-profit school for children ages 3-12, to be operated by the church mainly for the children of the church. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adams to grant the special exception request by Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Regular Meeting -2- July 12, 1983 3.3 PZ-34-83, Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico, 1101 Griffin Rd. Bill LeCates, of Carlisle & LeCates, stepped forward to repre- sent Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico (Mechanical Methods Inc. ) and explained the request for a special exception to allow warehouse use at 1101 Griffin Road on property as provided in present zoning. Warehouse to be approximately 27,170 square feet with approximately 9,650 square feet to be used for assembly and fabrication of components for boat lifts. At this time, Mr. LeCates also explained the variance request (agenda item 3.4) for his clients. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Bob Mikes stepped forward to express his concern regarding the start of major development along Griffin Road and his hope that a 20-30 foot green space with trees could be retained along the bank of the canal on the north side of Griffin Road. The Mayor then closed the public hearing. After discussion, a motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant the special exception request by Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico to allow warehouse use at 1101 Griffin Road on property located on the south side of Griffin Road with the condition that the area between Griffin Road and Dania cut-off canal be kept by the petitioners as maintained green space with tree plantings (including existing trees) at 30' intervals. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Variances 3.4 PZ-34-83, Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico, 1101 Griffin Rd. Bill LeCates, representing the petitioners, explained the variance request to allow use for retail and wholesale sales of boat lifts, light fabrication and assembly of components for boat lifts in a C-3 (Commercial ) zoning classification. He stated that all operations will be conducted inside the building. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, Mayor Byrd then closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant the variance request by Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico to allow use for retail and wholesale sales of boat lifts, light fabrication and assembly of components for boat lifts in a C-3 (Commercial ) zoning classification at 1101 Griffin Road on property located on the south side of Griffin Road with the condition that the area between Griffin Road and Dania cut-off canal be kept by the petitioners as maintained green space with tree plantings (including existing trees) at 30' intervals. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Regular Meeting -3- July 12, 1983 i • Petition-Resolution 3.5 PZ-32-83, District 2 MEBA Building Corporation of Florida, Petition to Vacate alley lying between the East Right-of-Way line of SW 2nd Ave. and the Northeasterly e:ctension of the Northwesterly right-of-way line of Old Dixie Highway. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bertino to continue the agenda item 3.5 (MEBA Petition to Vacate Alley) until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for July 26, 1983. 4. APPOINTMENTS 4.1 Police and Fire Pension Board (two resident members) Mayor Byrd, as Chairman of*the Police and Firefighters Pension Board named Robert Duncanson and John Vollman as the Board's recommended appointees. During discussion, it was determined that Robert Duncanson declined to be reappointed to the Police and Fire Pension Board. The Board will meet again and have a recommendation for the Police and Fire Pension Board appointee at the next Regular Meeting scheduled for July 26, 1983. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt a Resolution naming John Vollman to the Police and Fire Pension Board to serve a two (2) year term.until May 30, 1985. The motion passed unanimously. 5. DISCUSSION 5.1 Selection of Consulting Engineer for Community Block Grant Program City Manager Marant explained that after interviewing the two applicants who answered the advertisement (per HUD guidelines), Robert Miller & Associates and the firm of Berry, Calvin, Broome & Farina, it is the staff's recommendation that the contract be awarded to Berry, Calvin, Broome & Farina for reasons of continuity and economy. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to award the Consulting Engineer contract for the 9th Year Community Block Grant Program to Berry, Calvin, Broome & Farina. The motion passed unanimously. 5.2 Request by Health Care of Broward, Inc. to be included in the City's employee health benefit program. Personnel Director, Mark Novin, described the health benefits program of Health Care of Broward, Inc. (a Health Maintenance Organization) for the Commission. He said that by Federal mandate, an H.M.O. must be offered by the City to its employees as an option coverage and he is therefore requesting Commission approval to offer open enrollment in this program to the City employees. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the request by Health Care of Broward, Inc. to be included in the City's employee health benefit program. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-no Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Regular Meeting -4- July 12, 1983 t.. * 5.3 Presentation by Ms. Polly Wilkie concerning community spirit in the City of Dania Polly Wilkie presented a request for cooperative support between the citizens of Dania and City officials and encouraged friendly community spirit among the citizenry in local inter- relationships. 5.4 Appointment of Eugene Jewell as Acting City Manager from July 21 through August 21 , 1983 A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commis- sioner Donly to appoint Eugene Jewell as Acting City Manager from July 21 through August 21 , 1983. The motion passed unanimously. 5.5 Permission to advertise for bids to TV and clean sewer lines A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bertino to grant permission to the City Administration to advertise for bids to TV and clean the sewer lines. The motion passed unanimously. 6. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Preston Jackson spoke in reference to the need for a Community Services Officer in the City of Dania. Vincent Carroll commented on the tabled agenda item 3.5, the MEBA petition to vacate alley. Murray Gordon commented on Community Police. Paul DeMaio spoke in reference to Preston Jackson's appeal. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 City Manager City Manager Marant requested that the Commission schedule an all-day Workshop Meeting to discuss the 1983/84 Preliminary Budget. The Workshop Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, July 19, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. 7.2 City Attorney City Attorney Adler reported on the Charter amendments made. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8.1 Commissioner Adams - no comment. 8.2 Commissioner Cook - no comment. 8.3 Commissioner Donly Commissioner Donly announced the presentation of a Dania Police Department Honorable Mention Award to William Garrison, a citizen of Dania who operates a service station, for exemplary action in his apprehension of a vehicular homicide suspect. 8.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino Vice-Mayor Bertino commented on the good turnout for the Citizen Involvement Town Meeting that was held. Regular Meeting -5- July 12, 1983 8.5 Mayor Byrd Mayor Byrd reported that he had talked with Nancy Bright of the Broward County Planning Council and related the current status of the A-1-A Corridor issue. He then suggested that the Commission direct Staff to write letters to the Department of Environmental Control in Miami , to the Corps of Engineers in Nest Palm Beach, and to the Coast Guard defining the City of Dania's position on the A-1-A Corridor issue and asking for an audience with each of those agencies. It was then decided to add discussion of specific defini- tions of Dania's position regarding the A-I-A Corridor to the agenda of the Workshop Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on July 19, 1983. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER �— `CITY C E TOR Regular Meeting -6- July 12, 1983 .a AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 12,1983 8;00 P.M. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 .1 June 28,1983, Regular Meeting 1 .2 July 6,1983, Special Meeting Ordinances-First Reading 1 .3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, REZONING LOTS 4,5,6, AND 7, BLOCK 2, DOUGLAS HILL SUBDIVISION FROM R-2 TO C-2. (PZ-31-83, 161 SW 18th Court) 1 .4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF'DANIA, FLORIDA, REZONING LOTS 1 ,2, AND 3, BLOCK 2, DOUGLAS HILL SUBDIVISION FROM R-2. TO C-2. (PZ-30-83, 121 SW 18th Court) . 1 .5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA TO ENABLE THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000; AND PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT IN AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF $3,000 BUT NOT MORE THAN $10,000 WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING. 1 .6 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, TO AMEND THE MANNER OF APPOINT- MENT AND TERMINATION OF A DEPUTY CITY CLERK-AUDITOR. 2. BIDS 2.1 Receipt of bids for microfilming equipment 2.2 Request to advertise for bids for installation of 6' waterline on SW 18th Ct. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinances - Second and Final Reading 3.1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, EXEMPTING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM PAYING THE FEE CHARGED FOR CONDUCTING A GARAGE SALE. Special Exceptions 3.2 PZ-33-83, Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church, 134 NW 12th Avenue 3.3 PZ-34-83, Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico, 1101 Griffin Road Variances 3.4 PZ-34-83, Irving Fromberg and Joseph Grupico, 1101 Griffin Road z Petition-Resolution 3.5 PZ-32-83, District 2 MEBA Building Corporation of Florida, Petition to Vacate alley lying between the East Right-of-Way line of SW 2nd Ave, and the Northeasterly extension of the Northwesterly right-of-way line of Old Dixie Highway. 4. APPOINTMENTS 4.1 Police and Fire Pension Board (two resident members) 5. DISCUSSION 5.1 Selection of Consulting Engineer for Community Block Grant Program. 5.2 Request by HealthCare of Broward, Inc. to be included in the City's employee health benefit program. 6. 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. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 City Manager 7.2 City Attorney 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8.1 Commissioner-.Adams 8.2 Commissioner Cook 8.3 Commissioner Donly 8.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino 8.5 Mayor Byrd ' ------------------------------------------ ------------------- ----------------------------- 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. 7 i-