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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 3, 1986
ROLL CALL :
Present -
Mayor : John Bertino ( arrived late ) R
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
The Special Meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Byrd .
1 . Discussion concerning recommendation of I .T. Parker Committee .
* (Addressed after agenda item 2 . )
Clarke Walden , Chairman of the I .T. Parker Trust Committee,
presented a brief history of Mr . Parker and his desire that the
trust fund be used toward the enjoyment of all the citizens of
Dania . Mr. Walden reported the I .T . Parker Trust Fund Committee ' s f
suggestions that a small portion of the fund be used for the
restoration and display of historical photos donated by members of
the Community and that the remaining fund be earmarked toward the
purpose of erecting a civic center on City property .
The Commissioners agreed that a pictorial history of the City of
Dania on display at City Hall would be something all the citizens
could enjoy .
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner
Cook to authorize the allocation of $5, 000. of the I .T . Parker
Trust Fund to be used for the restoration and display of
historical photos as recommended by the Committee . The motion
passed unanimously .
The Commission generally agreed not to act on the Committee ' s
second suggestion regarding a civic center, and to hold it in a
abeyance for the moment and allow the remainder of the trust fund
to continue to draw interest. !
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2. Awarding of bid for installation of northeast sewers . }
City Manager Jewell reported after tabulation of the bids for the
installation of the northeast area sewers and review by City
Engineer, John Calvin, it was recommended that the bid be awarded
to the low bidder, Douglas Higgins Inc . , in the amount of
$1, 529, 040 . He explained that after the contract is awarded, a
change-order will be issued to deduct the $56, 600 for the
installation of the meter to Hollywood that was already approved
by Commission to be done by H&H Crane on an emergency basis .
City Manager Jewell reported available funding for the project of
approximately $1, 192, 000 ($445, 000 per developers ' agreements ;
$547, 000 sewer impact fees ; and $200, 000 line of credit on
existing sewer loans ) representing a shortfall of approximately
I $280, 400. He anticipated that , since it is a nine (9) month job,
I additional funding to cover the shortage should become available
during that time.
L i Vice Mayor Byrd expressed concern about the accessibility of a
local representative of the Michigan based firm of Douglas
Higgins .
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During discussion, Mayor Bertino arrived and assumed the gavel .
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Byrd, seconded by Commissioner
Hirsch to award the bid for the installation of the northeast area
sewers to Douglas Higgins Inc. in the amount of $1 ,529 ,040 . The
motion passed unanimously.
* (At this time agenda item 1 . was addressed. )
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3 . Discussion concerning new budgeted position in Police Department. `
Police Chief Thivener requested approval to make one of the three
budgeted positions in the police department a supervisory position
entitled "Inspector" for the VIN Unit.
During discussion, it was explained that the three positions
budgeted at patrolman salary level have not yet been filled, and
that the request is actually to approve a supplemental pay for one
of the patrolman positions.
Personnel Director, Mike Smith, explained that VIN Inspector is
not a Civil Service position, and that the officer would hold a
Civil Service title of Police Officer on assignment as VIN
Inspector. It was further explained that in the event the
assignment position is eliminated, the officer would revert back
to police officer at the appropriate grade and step.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner
Hirsch to approve the request . The motion passed 4-1 ,
Commissioner McElyea opposing .
4 . Discussion concerning Taylor Road Extension and Griffin Road
Extension.
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At City Manager Jewell ' s request, a motion was made by i
Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Cook to table this
item. The motion passed unanimously.
This Special Meeting was then adjourned . /
-ONYOR - COMMISSIONER
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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF DANIA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
JUNE 3, 1986
4:00 P.M.
1. Discussion concerning recommendation of I .T. Parker Committee.
2. Awarding of bid for installation of northeast sewers.
3. Discussion concerning new budgeted position in Police Department.
4. Discussion concerning Taylor Road Extension and Griffin Road
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