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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (85) MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1984 INVOCATION: 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 Building Official : Paul Maxwell 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 .1 December 27, 1983, Regular Meeting A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously. * (At this time, Mayor Byrd read a letter to the audience regarding the withdrawal of agenda item 2.3, variance request: ) 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variances 2.1 PZ-59-83, Irene L. Dodge, 714 SW 4th Court (continued from December 13, 1983) Howard Dodge, husband of the petitioner, stepped forward to explain the variance request to allow construction of a steel arage with insufficient set-backs in an IR (Industrial Restricted zoning classification. Mayor Byrd opened the public hearing. Hearing no one speak in favor and hearing one citizen declare an objection to any manufacturing activity in that structure, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant the variance request by Irene L. Dodge with the stipulation that the garage be used only for storage of vehicles, tools and personal equipment. 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 -1- January 10, 1984 is 2.2 PZ-64-83, Cerise Merola, 288 NE 6th Court (continued from December 13, 1983) Building Official Maxwell informed the Commission that due to the fact that this residence was severely damaged in a recent fire, the Planning and Zoning Board and Staff recommends that this item be continued. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to continue the variance request by Cerise Merola until the first meeting after the Planning and Zoning Board acts on this item. The motion passed unanimously. * 2.3 PZ-04-84, J. Patrick Fitzgerald, 441 NE 2nd Street Mayor Byrd read a letter addressed to the Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board from J. Patrick Fitzgerald regarding the Resurrection Project, which letter stated that the Archdiocese of Miami is withdrawing its application for a variance and special exception on the property legally described as the "Amended Plat of a portion of Harbour Lawns No. 1 , according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 5, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida." This item was withdrawn. Special Exceptions 2.4 PZ-02-84, Lee J. Stuart and Constance A. Edwards, 625 & 627 East Beach Blvd. (Formerly "Second Time Around") Lee J. Stuart stepped forward to request a special exception to allow entertainment consisting of a guitar and vocalist, or stereo records, at a lounge in a C-2 (Commercial ) Zone, between 9 P.M. and 2 A.M. , Tuesday through Sunday, explaining that the existing special exception is limited to present owners, and being the new owner of the lounge and an entertainer, the petitioner would like a new special exception. 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 grant the special exception request by Lee J. Stuart and Constance A. Edwards for a period of one (1 ) year providing that there be no external noise, no nudity, and no large band. 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 2.5 PZ-03-84, Joseph Capadonno, 318 North Federal Highway Joseph Capadonno stepped forward to request a special exception to allow entertainment, consisting of one piano player and one . vocalist, from 10 P.M. to 2 A.M. nightly, in a restaurant-lounge in a C-3 (Commercial)'zoning classification. 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 Cook to grant the special exception request by Joseph Capadonno for a period of one (1 ) year with the stipulation that there be no nude entertainment and no discernable external noise. 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 y;. Regular Meeting -2- January 10, 1984 3. SITE PLANS 3.1 SP-01-84, V.C.C.E./PORT EVERGLADES STEEL for "Sandpiper Bay North", NW corner of SE 5 Avenue between Sheridan Street & SE 11 Terrace Doug Snyder, Architect with Jeff Falkanger & Assoc. stepped forward to request site plan approval to construct a 116 unit townhouse. The builder of the 116 unit townhouse displayed a rendering of the project. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to grant site plan approval to V.C.C.I./PORT EVERGLADES STEEL for "Sandpiper Bay North" as presented to Building Official Maxwell. The motion passed unanimously. 3.2 SP-02-84, Danto Investment Co. , 1825 Griffin Road Greg Sandoval , of Nichols & Assoc. architects for Marvin and Betty Danto, the owners of the Design Center of the.-Americas, stepped forward to explain the request for site plan approval for a four- story showroom of the Design Center of the Americas (the first 8 acre phase). A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant site plan approval to Danto Investment Co. The motion passed unanimously. 4. CONTRACTS 4.1 Formal ratification of Firefighters' contract. City Manager Marant announced that the City has reached agreement with the Fire Department on the union contract. During discussion, all negotiating parties were commended. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Donly to ratify the contract between Dania Association of Firefighters Inc. , local 1865, I.A.F.F. and the City of Dania. The motion passed unanimously. 5. PURCHASES 5.1 Request approval to purchase one (1) 36" Kut-Kwick Mower, with 16 hp Kohler engine off of State Contract N515-63-83-1 for the amount of $4,149.60. City Manager Marant, requesting approval to•purchase a 36" Kut-Kwick mower, mentioned that it is a budgeted item. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bertino to approve the purchase of one (1 ) 36" Kut-Kwick Mower, with 16 hp Kohler engine off of State Contract N515-63-83-1 for the amount of $4,149.60. ** (At this time, Addendum Items 8 and 9 were addressed. ) 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6.1 City Manager Marant reported on the status of Walter Duke's project. He then announced that negotiations between the General Employees and the City of Dania are nearing conclusion, a tentative agreement having been reached. 6.2 City Attorney - no comment. Regular Meeting -3- January 10, 1984 • • 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS 7.1 Commissioner Adams thanked City Manager Marant for his cooperation with respect to the Lions Club event at the Beach. 7.2 Commissioner Cook commented on having membership cards printed for committee members and was informed by City Manager Marant that the order has been placed. 7.3 Commissioner Donly expressed concern for the procedure used in scheduling meetings. 7.4 Vice-Mayor Bertino also commented on scheduling of meetings. 7.5 Mayor Byrd commented on the Election District Study Committee meeting to be held on January 12, 1984, at 8:00 p.m. and encouraged the public to attend this open meeting. CITIZENS' COMMENTS: Mayor Byrd announced that in conjunction with the new Citizens' Comments Agenda being implemented, no verbal or written request for citizens'. comments for this night's meeting was received. *** A motion was made and seconded to adjourn this Regular Commission Meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ADDENDUM ITEMS: ** 8. RESOLUTIONS 8.1 A Resolution of the City of Dania, Florida, opposing the School Board closing Olsen Middle School , and 8.2 A Resolution of the City of Dania, Florida, opposing the School Board closing of ANY school in Dania. Mayor Byrd read both Resolutions and stated that copies of each are to be sent to all members of the Broward County School Board. During discussion, citizens of Dania were encouraged to get involved, attend school board meetings, and voice objections to proposed school closings. A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the Resolution opposing the School Board closing Olsen Middle School and to adopt the Resolution opposing the School Board closing of ANY school in Dania. The motion passed unanimously. ** 9. RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 City Manager's recommendation to fill the position of Personnel Director for the City of Dania, Florida. City Manager Marant explained that after reviewing 76 applications and interviewing 3 finalists at the Workshop meeting earlier that evening, his recommendation to fill the position of Personnel Director for the City being vacated by Mark Novin is Mr. Michael W. Smith, at a salary of $28,000.00 a year. Regular Meeting -4- January 10, 1984 s • A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner Adams to hire, by Resolution, Michael W. Smith as Personnel Director for the City of Dania for the compensa- tion of $28,000.00 per year. The motion passed unanimously. *** The meeting was adjourned after agenda item 7.5. RAY—OR-COMMISSIONER U CITY CLERK-AUDITOR j . s: i` 7<- Regular Meeting -5- January 10, 1984 '4'�, AGENDA• DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1984 8:00 P.M. Invocation by Father O'Connor Pledge of Alleaiance Roll Call 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1.1 December 27 , 1983 , Regular Meeting 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Variances 2. 1 PZ-59-83, Irene L. Dodge, 714 SW 4th Court (continued from December 13, 1983) 2.2 PZ-64-83, Cerise Merola, 288 NE 6th Court (continued from December 13, 1983 ) 2.3 PZ-04-84 , J. Patrick Fitzgerald, 441 NE 2nd Street Special Exceptions 2. 4 PZ-02-84, Lee J. Stuart & Constance A. Edwards , 625 & 627 East Beach Boulevard 2. 5 PZ-03-84. Joseph Capadonno, 318 North Federal Highway 3. SITE PLANS 3. 1 SP-01-84, V.C.C. I. /PORT EVERGLADES STEEL for "Sandpiper Bay North" , NW corner of SE 5 Avenue between Sheridan Street & SE 11 Terrace 3. 2 SP-02-84; Danto Investment Co. , 1825 Griffin Road 4. CONTRACTS 4. 1 Formal ratification of Firefighters' contract 5. PURCHASES 5. 1 Request approval to purchase one ( 1) 36" Kut-Kwick Mower, with 16 hp Kohler engine off of State Contract ##515-63-83-1 for the amount of $4 ,149.60 6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 6. 1 City Manager 6. 2 City Attorney 7. COMMISSION COMMENTS 6. 1 Commissioner Adams 6. 2 Commissioner Cook 6. 3 Commissioner Donly 6. 4 Vice-Mayor Bertino 6. 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 THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. ADDENDUM DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 1984 8. RESOLUTIONS 8.1 A Resolution of the City of Dania, Florida, opposing the School Board closing Olsen Middle School . Vice-Mayor Bertino 8.2 A Resolution of the City of Dania, Florida, opposing the School Board closing of ANY School in Dania. Mayor Chester A. Byrd. 9. RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 City Managers recommendation to fill the position of Personnel Director for the City of Dania, Florida. Richard Marant, City Manager. z; r, 3 a AGENDA DANIA CITY CCnffSSICN CITIZENS Ca4dEN S s. JANUARY 10, 1984 i' 8:00 P.M. h' y M f Y G t: `- NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CITIZENS COMMENTS RECEIVED. . . (j f v:. ti f i.