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Home My WebLink AboutNULL (177) I MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1986 INVOCATION - Commissioner Jean Cook PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL : Present - Mayor : John Bertino Vice Mayor : Chester A . Byrd Commissioners : Jean Cook Howard Hirsch Charles McElyea City Attorney : Frank Adler City Manager : Eugene Jewell City Clerk : Wanda Mullikin Police Chief: Gilbert Thivener Building Official : Paul Maxwell Gloria Daly read a letter from the past Commander of American Legion Post 304 commending and thanking the Dania Fire and Rescue team and Police Officers . I Mayor Bertino announced the naming of Commissioner McElyea by the Dania Chamber of Commerce as one of Broward County ' s Small Businessmen of the 'F Year . I . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 April 21, 1986, Workshop Meeting 1 .2 April 22, 1986, Regular Meeting Bi11s 1 . 3 Approval of bills for March, 1986 Proclamations/Resolutions 1 .4 Proclamation proclaiming Foster Family Month 1 .5 Proclamation proclaiming Small Business Week Building & Zoning Ordinances (First Reading ) - none Administrative Ordinances ( First Reading ) - none A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to approve the consent agenda . The motion passed unanimously . 2. PRESENTATIONS - none * (At this time , agenda item 4 . 1 was addresse(I _ ) i 3 . BIDS ( Closing 8 : 15 p .m . ) s ** A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to close the time for receipt of bids . The motion passed unanimously . 3. 1 Receipt of bids for Signalization at Sheridan Street and SE 5 I Avenue Intersection . City Manager Jewell advised the Commission that on items 3 . 1 , J 3 . 2 and 3. 3, after proper advertisement , only one bid was III received for each and asked for direction . I i Regular Commission Meeting 1 ' May 13, 1986 'I r ! I ! Mayor Bertino directed City Manager Jewell to open the bid ! received for item 3 . 1 . ! City Manager Jewell opened and read the sealed bid received from Signal Construction Inc . , Jupiter, FL . : $21, 113. w/bid bond . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to remand the bid to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation at the next regular meeting scheduled for May 27, 1986 . The motion passed unanimously. 3. 2 Receipt of bids for U. S . #1 Landscaping Plan . i Mayor Bertino directed City Manager Jewell to open the bid received for item 3 . 2 . City Manager Jewell opened and read the sealed bid received from L .E . Menefee Inc . , Ft . Lauderdale, FL . : $61, 218. w/bid bond . i A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to remand the bid to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation at the next regular meeting scheduled for May 27 , 1986 . The motion passed unanimously . 3. 3 Receipt of bids for Public Works Garage Addition . Mayor Bertino directed City Manager Jewell to open the bid received for item 3 . 3 . City Manager Jewell opened and read the sealed bid received from Steel Structures Inc . , Ft . Lauderdale, FL . : �1 f Item #1 $28, 218 Item #2 $28, 207 Total 56, r2T { Item #3 686 reim . for bond Grand Total $57, 111 A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to remand the bid to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation at the next regular meeting scheduled for May 27 , 1986 . The motion passed unanimously . 3 .4 Recommendation regarding bids for trash truck . City Manager Jewell recommended that the bid for the trash truck be awarded to Broward Truck for the lowest bid that met City specifications in the amount of $30, 077 (model #1954, with automatic transmission ) . Commissioner McElyea pointed out that 1120 tires are needed . A motion was made by Commissioner McElyea, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to award the bid for the trash truck to Broward Truck in the amount of $30, 077 with the provision that 1120 tires be included . The motion passed unanimously. ! City Manager Jewell then recommended the purchase of one new 32 cu .yd . trash truck body for the new trash truck in the amount of $7950. from Callahan Motnr Cn . nania Fj r; r,, a u-ii .-a_. _ bid #84-85-12. i I A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Vice Mayor 4 Byrd to authorize the purchase of the trash truck body . The motion passed unanimously . f 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS h BUILDING 8 ZONING - none i Regular Commission Meeting 2� May 13 1986 ;` I j , .Y ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCES (Second & Final Reading ) * 4 . 1 The title of an ordinance amending the 1985-86 Water Fund Budget from $869, 000 to $846, 000 was read for second and final reading by City Attorney Adler . I Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , the Mayor closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ordinance on second and final ssed on the following roll call vote : reading . The motion pa 1 j Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Bertino-yes j Commissioner McElyea-yes 4. 2 The title of an ordinance amending the 1985-86 Sewer Fund Budget from $882, 000 to $871, 100 was read for second and final reading by City Attorney Adler . 1 Mayor Bertino 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 Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading . The motion passed on the following roll call vote : i Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Fishi er 4. 3 The Budgettfrom le f$476,OOO an ntoc$460e635n was hread 8forr6 second nand� final b. reading by City Attorney Adler . I Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing . Hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , the Mayor closed the public hearing . i ' A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner 1 Hirsch to adopt the ordinance on second and final reading . After discussion regarding the leasing of the restaurant , the y motion passed on the following roll call vote : Commissioner Cook-yes Vice Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES - none 1 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - none 7 . SPECIAL REQUESTS 7 . 1 Approval of agreement between City of Dania and Trendel , Inc . { with regard to protective bus stop shelters . ( Continued from 4/22/86 ) A representative of Trendel , Inc . stepped forward to explain that the problems regarding insurance and uencuhave been resolved after meeting with Personnel Director, Michael Smith (Downtown Redevelopment Project Coordinator ) and said a list of six proposed locations was submitted . He requested Commission approval and estimated that after the signing of the contract , the benches should be put up in August . Vice Mayor Byrd said he was of the impression that no contract was to be signed and that two or three sample benches would be provided for the Commission to view before making a decision . Regular Commission Meeting 3 May 13, 1986 Commissioner McElyea pointed out that three of the six proposed locations are in Hollywood . He also questioned items 24 and 25 of the proposed contract . Commissioner Cook said that she understood there were to be four benches put up and maintained on a trial basis and that the Commission was to decide later whether or not to enter into a contract . Commissioner McElyea raised a question regarding responsibility for electricity to the sample benches . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to table this item until the Regular Commission Meeting following a thirty day postponement for further study , Kurt Ely, being permitted by Mayor Bertino to comment, spoke in Opposition to the entire bench project . The motion to table then passed, with Commissioner McElyea opposing . ** (At this time, 8: 15 p .m . , time was closed for receipt of bids under agenda items 3. 1 , 3 . 2 and 3 . 3 . ) 7 . 2 Request by Skip Ahalt for possible naming of park . (Addressed after agenda item 3 .4 ) Skip Ahalt presented a profile of Mrs . Genevieve Ely, recounting her services as a citizen of Dania since 1945, opening the first Antique Shop, developing a recreation program, working with the Library and with the Dania Improvement Committee . He depicted her as the "Grand Dame of Dania" and requested that the City Commission honor her now by naming either a park, ballfield, building or street after her . The Commissioners, acknowledging that Mrs . Ely should be honored '~in some way but feeling that there are others in the Community who should also be recognized , agreed that a Committee should be formed and a workshop held to consider how to honor the names of such outstanding citizens . Vice Mayor Byrd said that the Commission needs to develop a philosophy for direction to the committee when formed . *** Referring to agenda item 9. 1 , (Commissioner Cook ' s suggestion of ,off' renaming Old Griffin Rd . to Bill Brook Road ) , Bill Brooks stepped forward to object to replacing the Griffin name with his own . Commissioner Cook said her suggestion was made to express the feelings of many citizens besides herself and said that Mr . Brooks should be honored in some way for his outstanding service to the City . In deference to Mr . Brooks ' wishes, Commissioner Cook withdrew item 9 . 1 from the agenda . Commissioner McElyea suggested the possibility of naming the new stretch of Griffin Rd . after Bill Brooks . Commissioner Hirsch called for the forming of the committee as soon as possible . A Workshop Meeting was set for Monday, May 19, 1986, at 7 : 00 P .m . to discuss and develop Commission priorities with regard to the honoring of outstanding citizens and to form and direct a committee for that purpose . Mayor Bprtinn caii i . ..ti...., A i separate committee, containing no Commissioners, and asked Ueach f Commissioner to select an appointee to the committee and have that person attend the May 19th workshop . ! i 1 . 3 Request by Herbert G . City, between Ci Sloate to enter into tri -party agreement ty, Broward County and himself for issuance of building permit prior to platting . l (Withdrawn from the agenda . ) b Regular Commission Meeting 4 May 13, 1986 i 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Resolution appointing three members to the Unsafe Structures Board ( the terms of George Hewlett appointed as General Contractor, William Sargent appointed as Electrical Contractor & Art Benjamin appointed as Engineer expire May 16, 1986 ) . i It was agreed to withdraw this item from the agenda and place it on the next agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 27th, and to ' contact the present members in the interim to determine interest in reappointment . i I 8. 2 Resolution appointing member to Code Enforcement Board, previous appointment declined by Emily Sims . i A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Vice Mayor Byrd to adopt a resolution appointing Peggy Breeschoten in lieu of a sub-contractor, to the Code Enforcement Board . The motion passed unanimously . 8. 3 Designation of Voting Delegate to Florida League of Cities Annual Convention . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook , seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to appoint Mayor Bertino as Voting Delegate to the Florida League of Cities Annual Convention . The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner ,. Hirsch to appoint Commissioner Cook as Alternate Voting Delegate to the Florida League of Cities Annual Convention . The motion passed unanimously . 9 . DISCUSSION J E 9 . 1 Discussion and possible action on resolution renaming Old I Griffin Road to Bill Brook Road . Commissioner Cook *** (Withdrawn from the agenda by Commissioner Cook . ) i k 9 . 2 Discussion and possible action concerning maintenance of trees within the City . Commissioner Cook I 1 { Commissioner Cook expressed the need to enter into a contract with someone to maintain the trees and shrubbery in the City of Dania . Bob Mikes stepped forward to speak in support of the proposal . City Manager Jewell described Administration ' s current practice of accepting quotes from private contractors to trim trees on 1 City parks and property . A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to direct the City Manager to seek proposals for the maintenance of trees on public property to be identified by the 3 City Manager . During discussion of the motion , City Manager 1 Jewell was asked to consider the use of certain City employees and the availability of trees free of charge . After discussion , i the motion Passed unanimously . 1 10 . CITIZENS ' COMMENTS No verbal or written requests for citizens ' comments for this night ' s j meeting were received . 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager Jewell offered thanks for everyone ' s concerns and cooperation during his absence and said he was glad to be back . i 11 . 2 City Attorney Adler - no comment . Regular Commission Meeting 5 May 13, 1986 { 1 r r ' F 71 {1 12 . COMMISSION COMMENT f i 12 . 1 Commissioner Cook presented a resolution passed by the House of ! Representatives declaring May llth Mother ' s Day, mentioning that [ they were air-expressed to her by Representative Anne MacKenzie . 12 .2 Commissioner Hirsch commented that the TV ' ing of sewer lines was supposed to be done annually and asked City Manager Jewell to € look into it . 12. 3 Commissioner McElyea commended the Dania Police Department on a fine job apprehending the cat burglar in the southwest . ; t 12.4 Vice Mayor Byrd - no comment . 12.5 Mayor Bertino welcomed back Gene Jewell . i This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned 16,4R- MKIeSI R 1 f CITY CLERK-AUDITOR i 1 i i 1 1 3 I d s j 3 I u j q fL �z 7Y Regular Commission Meeting 6 May 13, 1986 i 7'' F 7. ' AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 13, 1986 8:00 P.M. i i INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1 . 1 April 21 , 1986, Workshop Meeting 1 . 2 April 22 , 1986 , Regular Meeting Bills 1.3 Approval of bills for March 1986 Proclamations/Resolutions 1 .4 Proclamation proclaiming Foster Family Month 1.5 Proclamation proclaiming Small Business Week i Building 6 Zoning Ordinances (First Reading) - none Administrative Ordinances (First Reading) - none 2. PRESENTATIONS - none 3. BIDS (Closing 8:15 p.m. ) I 3. 1 Receipt of bids for Signalization at Sheridan Street and SE 5 Avenue Intersection 3.2 Receipt of bids for U.S. #1 Landscaping Plan Il 3. 3 Receipt of bids for Public Works Garage Addition 3.4 Recommendation regarding bids for trash truck { 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building s Zoning - none i Administrative Ordinances (Second S Final Reading) 4. 1 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 BY CHANGING THE WATER FUND BUDGET REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 TO DECREASE SAID WATER FUND BUDGET ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FROM THE TOTAL OF $869,000 TO j $846,000; 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. " i i OF 3 � I ` r: ft rr _. 4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS (continued) Administrative Ordinances (Second & Final Reading) (continued) 4.2 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 BY CHANGING THE SEWER FUND BUDGET REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 TO DECREASE SAID SEWER FUND BUDGET ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FROM THE TOTAL OF $882,000 TO i $871,100; 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 . 3 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 BY CHANGING THE FISHING PIER BUDGET REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1985-86 TO DECREASE SAID FISHING PIER BUDGET ESTIMATED REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENDITURES FROM THE TOTAL OF $476 ,000 TO $460,635 ; 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. " 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES - None 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS - None i 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Approval of agreement between City of Dania and Trendel , Inc. with regard to protective bus stop shelters. (Continued from 4/22/86) 7 . 2 Request by Skip Ahalt for possible naming of park. t 7. 3 Request by Herbert G. Sloate to enter into tri-party agreement between City, Broward County and himself for issuance of building j permit prior to platting. 8. APPOINTMENTS i 8. 1 Resolution appointing three members to the Unsafe Structures Board ( the terms of George Hewlett appointed as General Contractor, William Sargent appointed as Electrical Contractor & Art Benjamin appointed as Engineer expire May 16, 1986 ) . 8. 2 Resolution appointing member to Code Enforcement Board, previous appointment declined by Emily Sims. 8. 3 Designation of Voting Delegate to Florida League of Cities Annual Convention. 9. DISCUSSION 9. 1 Discussion and possible action on resolution renaming Old Griffin Road to Bill Brook Road. Commissioner Cook 9. 2 Discussion and possible action concerning maintenance of trees within the City. Commissioner Cook I I i 2OF 3 i J i i 10. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments by Dania citizens or interested parties that are not a part of the regular agenda should be given in writing or communicated verbally prior to 4:00 p.m. the second ( 2nd) and fourth ( 4th) Monday of each month. Comments of any nature will be responded to by the office of the City Manager. In the event that the concern remains unresolved, the citizen( s) or party will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. "Emergencies may be given to the Mayor, a City Commissioner or the City Manager prior to the beginning of the meeting. E 11 . ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11. 1 City Manager { 11. 2 City Attorney i i 12. COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. 1 Commissioner Cook 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch 12. 3 Commissioner Mc Elyea 12.4 Vice Mayor Byrd 12. 5 Mayor Bertino 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 i VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE. UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. I Ii . I i I i i I I i i i _ Q nv Q ` v t I1 J f '. iV Gar' r x b t.' 46