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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (78) MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1983 INVOCATION: Richard Marant 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 (III) 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 .1 November 8, 1983, Regular Meeting Resolutions 1 .2 A Resolution appointing member to the City of Dania Unsafe Structures Board; and providing that such appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the City Commission. (Jack Bradley) 1.4 A Resolution in recognition and support of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 1 .3. The motion passed unanimously. Resolution 1.3 A Resolution constituting and appointing an advisory board to be known as "Election Districts Study Committee"; and �- defining the purpose and duty of such Board; and providing a method of appointing members of the Board; and providing for the Board to make its report to the City Commission on matters within the scope of the authority of the Board. This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for purposes of defining the number of members to be appointed. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook to appoint seven members to the Board consisting of 1 member from the Chamber "> of Commerce, 1 member from the D.E.O.C. and 1 member appointed by each City Commissioner. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Donly for purposes of discussion. Discussion revealed that the consensus of opinion of the Commissioners was that it was inadvisable to single out certain groups while omitting other viable organizations. Y'' Regular Meeting -1- November 22, 1983 After discussion, the motion and its second were withdrawn. A motion was then made by Commissioner Cook to appoint ten members to the Board consisting of 2 members appointed by each City Commissioner, which motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commis- sioner Donly to pass the resolution including 1 appointed Board member from each City Commissioner totalling 5 members. The motion and second were withdrawn after discussion during which it was determined that only 5 members would not be representative of all the citizens of Dania. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commis- sioner Cook to appoint fifteen members to the Board consisting of three members appointed by each City Commissioner. 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 A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commis- sioner Adams to adopt the Resolution constituting and appoint- ing an advisory board to be known as "Election Districts. Study Committee". 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. BIDS (8:15 p.m. ) 2.1 Receipt of bids for improvements and maintenance of water, treatment plant A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commis- sioner Adams to close the receiving of bids for improvements and maintenance of water treatment plant. The motion passed . unanimously. City Manager Marant read the following sealed bids received: R.J. Sullivan Corp. (280 days) 2001 N.W. 22nd St. Pompano Beach, F1. w/5% bid bond.. . $666,000.00 , United Steel Erectors Inc. (260 days)' 6015 Rodman St. Hollywood, F1 . w/5% bid bond.. . . . .. $629,198.00 Partial Bid: for portion of chlorine system Broward Fire Equip. & Svc. Inc. ' ' 101 SW 6 St. $892.40 Ft. Lauderdale, F1 . (no bid bond) alternate $834.40 Boyle Construction Co. Inc. (180 days) P.O. Box 1100 Deerfield Beach, F1 . w/5% bid bond. . $644,000.00 A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commis- sioner Adams to remand the bids received to City Manager Marant for his review and recommendation at the next regular Commission meeting of December 13, 1983. The motion passed unanimously. 3+- §�a Regular Meeting -2- November 22, 1983 2.2 Recommendation for water main extension on SW 18 Court and 18th Avenue. City Engineer Calvin presented his recommendation on awarding the bid for water main extension on SW 18 Court and 18th Avenue. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to award the bid for the water main extension on SW 18 Court and 18th Avenue to the low bidder, R. J. Sullivan Corp. for $25,765.00. 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 2.3 Recommendation for culvert replacement at NW 14th Avenue. City Engineer Calvin and City Manager Marant recommended approval of the single bid by H & H Crane Service Inc. for $25,000.00. City Manager Marant stated that approval of the bid is recommended due to the specialized nature of the work, but that change-orders would be issued to lower the cost. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to accept the City Manager's recommendation and award the bid for culvert replacement at NW 1.4th Avenue to H & H Crane Service Inc. for $25,000.00. 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 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinances (second and final reading) 3.1 An Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania by amending sections 2.10, 5.17 and 5.30 thereof to define allowable density and hotel , permit minor additions on lots with existing five foot set-backs and to provide requirements for separations of mobile homes and travel trailers in a mobile home and/or travel trailer park was read for second and final reading by Mayor Byrd. 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 Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice- Mayor Bertino to adopt the Ordinance on second and final reading. 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 4. DISCUSSION 4.1 Request by Seacoast Sanitation to increase amount of refuse contract due to increased tipping fees at landfill. City Manager Marant explained the request by Seacoast Sanita- tion, as discussed at the Workshop meeting of November 15th, to increase the refuse contract based on the County's increase from $12.00/to to $16.00/ton tipping fees and recommended approval. Regular Meeting -3- November 22, 1983 fai City Manager Marant read into the record a proposed increase from $13,931.00/mo. to $15,890.00/mo. to commence on January 1 , 1984. * (These figures were quoted from the wrong source and are inaccurate. Seacoast Sanitation's request was actually . for an increase from $13,391.00/mo. to $15,455.00/mo. to commence on January 1 , 1984. ) A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to grant the request by Seacoast Sanitation to increase the refuse contract starting January 1 , 1984. 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 5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS No comment. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 City Manager Marant informed the Commission of a meeting he attended in Hollywood in reference to a house bill that passed in Tallahassee in 1982 extending the jurisdictional boundaries of Port Everglades encompassing. hundreds of acres of property East of the newly aligned Federal Highway. He stated that this, plus the de-annexation proposal at the Port, presents a monumental threat and requested that the Commission attend a meeting scheduled for December 12, 1983, in Hollywood at City Hall from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to address the issue. City Manager Marant requested that the Commission authorize the reinstitution of the local Community Block Grant Committee to develop priority lists regarding the Community Block Grant Program. City Manager Marant then announced the resignation of Personnel Director, Mark Novin, effective January 18, 1984, and congratulated Mr. Novin for a job well done. The Commis- sion authorized City- Manager Marant to advertise for a replacement Personnel . Director. 6.2 City Attorney Adler read and requested adoption of a Substi- tute Resolution relating to provisions in the. Southern part of Broward County for adequate and safe supply of fresh drinking water, which Resolution includes language relating to sewage disposal , thereby expanding on and replacing Resolution #60 passed and adopted on November 8, 1983. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the Substitute Resolution, which will carry the date originally adopted, November 8, 1983. The motion passed unanimously. 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS 7.1 Commissioner Adams - no comment. 7.2 Commissioner Cook•- no comment. Regular Meeting -4- November 22, 1983 4: 7.3 Commissioner Donly commented on the development of Tenth Street. 7.4 Vice-Mayor .Bertino. comnented on the addition of a second local newspaper, "The Dania Press", and extended congratu- lations. Vice-Mayor Bertino also commented on Dania's•-First International Festival being held on Sunday, November 27, 1983. 7.5 Mayor Byrd inquired about the status of the recreational improvements. Administrators and Commissioners extended Nappy Thanksgiving wishes to all. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. MAYOR-COMMISSIONER Z Y CLE K- UDITOR Regular Meeting -5- November 22, 1983 .`I y AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING . NOVEMBER 22, 1983 8:00 P.M. Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. 1 November 8, 1983 , Regular Meeting Resolutions 1. 2 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA. FLORIDA, APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE CITY OF DANIA, UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD; AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH APPOINTEE SHALL SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CITY COMMISSION; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " 1. 3 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, CONSTITUTING AND APPOINTING AN ADVISORY BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS "ELECTION t DISTRICTS. STUDY COMMITTEE" ; AND DEFINING THE PURPOSE AND DUTY OF SUCH BOARD; AND PROVIDING A METHOD OF APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; AND PROVIDING, FOR THE BOARD TO MAKE ITS REPORT TO THE CITY COMMISSION ON MATTERS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HERE- WITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF,SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 1.4 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, IN RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF THE FORT LAUDERDALE STRIKERS: ,, RECOMMENDATION: Approval s• 2. BIDS (8:15 p.m. ) 2.1 Receipt of bids for improvements and maintenance of water treatment plant - 2.2 Recommendation for water main extension on SW . 18 Court & 18 Avenue 2. 3 Recommendation for culvert replacement at NW 14 Avenue 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ordinances ( second and final reading) 3. 1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 2.10, 5. 17 AND 5. 30 THEREOF TO DEFINE ALLOWABLE DENSITY AND HOTEL, PERMIT MINOR ADDITIONS ON LOTS WITH EXISTING FIVE FOOT SET-BACKS AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPARATIONS OF MOBILE HOMES AND' TRAVEL TRAILERS IN A MOBILE HOME AND/OR TRAVEL TRAILER PARK; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " 4. DISCUSSION 4. 1 Request by Seacoast Sanitation to increase amount of refuse ;' contract due to increased tipping fees at landfill 5. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments will be restricted to those areas where action taken by the Administration has not been satisfactory. Items concerning policy or admin- istrative 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. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. 1 City Manager 6.2 City Attorney 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS. 7. 1 Commissioner Adams 7.2 Commissioner Cook 7.3 Commissioner Donlp 7.4, Vice-Mayor Bertino 7.5 Mayor Byrd ANY PERSON WHO- DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY. DECISION MADE BY THE .CITY COMMISSION WITH REGARD 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 THETESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.