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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 10, 1984
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Mayor: Chester A. Byrd
Vice-Mayor: John Bertino
i Commissioners: Jean Cook
James Adams
Robert Donly
j City Manager: Richard Marant
i City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
j Commissioner Cook arrived late for this meeting. Mark Novin, Personnel
i Director, was also present at this workshop meeting.
1 . Review of finalists for position of Personnel Director.
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I City Manager Marant described the selection process and outlined the
time frames involved in replacing Mark Novin as Personnel Director.
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He explained that after the 76 applications originally received were
rated, the number of qualified applicants was reduced to 11 . Those
11 people were interviewed individually by staff for an hour or more
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City Manager Marant informed the Commission that one of the 4 finalists
withdrew from the process at the last minute after realizing that the !
salary parameters had been misread by the applicant who was presently
earning more than the peak salary offered by the City of Dania.
In response to Mayor Byrd's 'inquiry regarding minority candidates,
City Manager Marant stated that 2 hispanics, 1 black male, and 1 black
female were among the 11 semi-finalists. He also said that the open
position had been advertised in the Miami Herald, the Sun-Tattler, the
Fort Lauderdale News and the American Society of Personnel Administrators
bi-monthly bulletin.
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The Commission reviewed the resumes of the 3 remaining finalists and
interviewed each candidate individually.
After determining that the Commission is ready to make a decision, City
Manager Marant said that he will make his recommendation when the agenda
item comes up at that night's Commission Meeting. He stressed the point
that the names of the unsuccessful candidates should be kept confidential
so as not to place their present positions in jeopardy.
The Workshop Meeting was then adjourned.
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JANUARY 10, 1984
6:30 P.M.
1. Review of finalists for position of Personnel Director
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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 10, 1984
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INVOCATION: Father O'Connor
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ROLL CALL:
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Mayor: Chester A. Byrd
Vice-Mayor: John Bertino
Commissioners: Jean Cook
James Adams
Robert Donly
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Manager: Richard Marant i
1 City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Police Chief: Rudolf Rigo
Building Official : Paul Maxwell
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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
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Variances
2.1 PZ-59-83, Irene L. Dodge, 714 SW 4th Court (continued from
December 13, 1983)
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Howard Dodge, husband of the petitioner, stepped forward to explain
the variance request to allow construction of a steel garage 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 x.; F
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2.2 PZ-64-83, Cerise Merola, 288 NE 6th Court (continued from
December 13, 1983)
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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 P
iitem. The motion passed unanimously.
* 2.3 PZ-04-84, J. Patrick Fitzgerald, 441 NE 2nd Street I
Mayor Byrd read a letter addressed to the Commission and the
Planning and Zoning Board from J. Patrick Fitzgerald regarding
j 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
j Broward County, Florida. "
This item was withdrawn.
Special Exceptions
' 2.4 PZ-02-84, Lee J. Stuart and Constance A. Edwards, 625 & 627 East k`
3 Beach Blvd. (Formerly "Second Time Around") t
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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.
i 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
I 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
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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 t
for a period of one (1 ) year with the stipulation that there be no
nude entertainment and no discernable external noise. The motion
3 passed on the following roll call vote:
Commissioner Adams-yes Vice-Mayor Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes Mayor Byrd-yes +'
Lry Commissioner Donly-yes
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3. SITE PLANS
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i 3.1 SP-01-84, V.C.C.E./PORT EVERGLADES STEEL for "Sandpiper Bay North", f
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
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motion passed unanimously.
4. CONTRACTS
i 4.1 Formal ratification of Firefighters' contract.
j City Manager Marant announced that the City has reached agreement
with the Fire Department on the union contract. ;
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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
>e unanimously. j
5. PURCHASES I(
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.
City Manager Marant, requesting approval to purchase a 36" Kut-Kwick i
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 enaine off of State Contract #515-63-83-1 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.
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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 I
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
I in scheduling meetings.
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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.
J 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:
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j ** 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.
j 'During discussion, citizens of Dania were encouraged to get
i involved, attend school board meetings, and voice objections to
proposed school closings.
A motion was made by Vice-Mayor Bertino, seconded by Commissioner
j Cook to adopt the Resolution opposing the School Board closing
J 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 r
vacated by Mark Novin is Mr. Michael W. Smith, at a
salary of $28,000.00 a year.
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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.
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DANIA CIT`i COMP1Ic5'ION
REGULAR MEETING I•
JANUARY 10 , 1984
8: 00 F.M.
Invocation by Father O ' Connor
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
L. CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes
1 . 1 December 27, 1983 , Regular Meeting
2 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
Variances
2. 1 PE-59-83, Irene L. Dodge, '14 SW 4th Court ( continued from
December 13 , 1983 )
2. 2 FZ-64-83 , Cerise Merola, 288 NE 6th Court ( continued from
December 13 , 1983 )
2. 3 P7-04-84 , J. Patrick Fitzgerald, 441 NE 2nd Street
Special Exceptions
2. 4 FZ-02-84 , Lee J. 'Stuart & Constance A. Edwards , 625 & 627
East Beach Boulevard
2. 5 PZ-03-84 , Joseph Capadonno , 318 North Federal Hicrhwav
3. SITE PLANS
3 . 1 SP-01-84 , V.C. C, I, /PORT EVERGLADES STEEL for "Sandpiper Bay w
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,
py with 16 hp Kohler engine off of State Contract 4515-63-83 -1
for the amount of $4 , 149 .60
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6. 1 City Manager
6. 2 City Attornev
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS
6 . 1 Commissioner Adams
6. 2 Commissioner Cook
6. 3 Commissioner Donly
6. 4 Vice-Mavor Bertino
6. 5 Mayor Byrd
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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
i EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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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. Playor Chester A. Byrd,
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9. RECOMMENDATIONS
9.1 City Managers recommendation to fill the position of Personnel
Director for the City of Dania, Florida . Richard Marant, City Manager.
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY CCMISSION
CITIZENS CQHAENPS
JANUARY 10, 1984
8:00 P.M.
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NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CITIZENS COMMENTS
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