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Home My WebLink AboutNULL (225) i 1 MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1987 INVOCATION - WANDA MULLIKIN i PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE i I ROLL CALL: Present - Mayor : Chester Byrd Vice Mayor: Jean Cook Commissioners : John Bertino Howard Hirsch Charles McElyea City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Eugene Jewell City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Chief : Gilbert Thivener Building Official : Paul Maxwell PRESENTATIONS - none 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. 1 August 11, 1987, Regular Meeting Bills 1. 2 As paid for the month of June, 1987. Ordinances (first reading ) 1. 3 The title of an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Taxation" ; specifically levying a seven ( 7% ) percent Public Service Tax on the purchase of telecommuni- cations service was read for first reading by City Attorney Adler. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 2. PROCLAMATIONS - none 1 E 3. BIDS - none i 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 1 Building & Zoning 4. 1 Petitioner: Jeffrey Siniawski , Assistant General Counsel , Project 80 's ; owner: Broward County 1 PUBLIC HEARING - VC-28-87 - Adoption of Resolution vacating portions of roads within the jurisdiction of the International Airport. (Continued from 8/11/87 ) ` Mayor Byrd announced the continuance of this item until the next ! ` ' regular meeting of September 8, 1987. L i Regular Commission Meeting 1 August 25, 1987 i F yW i 4 . 2 Petitioner/Owner: Gerald Smilen; property located at 712 SE 3 Lane, Dania I PUBLIC HEARING VA-35-87 - Variance request to allow the construction of a single family dwelling with a 14. 6 ' rear yard setback (15 ' required) . i Gerald Smilen, Sr. stepped forward to request a variance for a 4" rear setback encroachment due to a surveying error in staking out the corners of the house that went undetected until after the house was built. He noted that the front setback is approximately 8" more than that required. Building Official Maxwell commented that the Building Department does recommend a survey after the slab is poured and before the walls go up. Commissioner McElyea pointed out that the variance sign was not posted on this property before being heard by the P&2 Board, and suggested that the city contract someone to be responsible for proper sign posting. Hearing general agreement from the Commission, Building Official Maxwell said he would check into it, possibly increasing the fees to cover the cost, and come back to the Commission with a recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to grant the variance VA-35-87. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes 4 . 3 Petitioner: Berry & Calvin, Engineers; Owner: City of Dania; property located north of NW 2 St. between NW 12 Ave. and 13 Ct. (5. 18+ acres ) PUBLIC HEARING - PL-37-87 - Plat Approval Ordinance - (Second & Final Reading) The title of an Ordinance approving the plat of "Collins Parc" , same being: the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of 33-50S-42E, Broward County, Florida, was read for second and final reading by City Attorney Adler. 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 Cook, seconded by Commissioner Hirsch to adopt the ordinance approving the plat of "Collins Parc" (PL-37-87) on second and final reading. i Commissioner McElyea commented for the record that he owns the i auto salvage yard adjacent to this housing development project, j and that he has been there since 1954 and does not intend to j move. After discussion, the motion passed on the following roll call vote: i Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes ! Commissioner McElyea-yes Administrative - none i l Regular Commission Meeting 2 August 25, 1987 i i : ram-;"•"�; .,.. 1 - j i 5. SITE PLAN REQUESTS 5. 1 Petitioner/Owner: Uniweld, Corp. ; property located at 2850 Ravenswood Rd. i � SP-36-87 - Site Plan Approval requested for the addition/recon- struction of an existing industrial facility. i Richard Ruben, Urban Planner and Architect, representing Uniweld, stepped forward to describe the site plan for a 7-1/2 acre parcel of land located on the SW corner of I-95 and State Road 84 annexed into Dania several years ago. The property, zoned I-1, is currently used for manufacturing, storage and i assembly of valves and gauges in a 100,000 sq. ft. facility. i Mr. Ruben explained that the fire lane at the rear of the building, truck delivery access and dock storage area were removed by the D.O.T. taking . 56 acres for rights-of-way, and that the site plan reconstructs 7800 sq. ft. of land to provide for a new fire lane in the rear. He noted, per city staff recommendations , that the site plan also provides for paved parking spaces, landscaping, and front canopies. The P&Z Board recommended approval . Mr. Ruben then presented a modified site plan dated August 24 , 1987, extending the fire lane to a continuous loop around the building, providing for 2 fire hydrants at the rear, deleting one 3600 sq. ft. building leaving 7800 sq. ft. , and providing additional parking spaces and landscaping. He requested approval of the August 24, 1987, site plan. Building Official Maxwell recommended approval of the modified site plan with the stipulation that the continued fire lane be paved rather than the proposed rock-base. Mr. Ruben agreed to the continuous, paved, looped fire lane. w- A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by i Commissioner McElyea to approve the site plan (SP-37-87 ) as of August 24, 1987, along with any and all other additions, including the awnings. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Bertino-yes Vice Mayor Cook-yes Commissioner Hirsch-yes Mayor Byrd-yes Commissioner McElyea-yes Building Official Maxwell notified the owners that this site plan approval in no way gives them any other approvals regarding the Building Code or Fire Code. 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTS 6. 1 Request to pay 2 statements in the total amount of $16, 931. 97 for services rendered by Karon, Morrison & Savikas, Ltd. City Attorney Adler explained that this itemized bill is from the Attorneys hired by the city in connection with the airport expansion. A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to refer this back to the City Attorney and City Manager for correct computation. The motion passed unanimously. 1 7. SPECIAL REQUESTS 7. 1 Approval of Change Order increasing contract with Molloy Brothers, in the amount of $1, 515. 00 for Water Line Replacement Project. (#87-005 ) ! City Manager Jewell explained that two water lines were replaced, one on SE 10 Terrace and the other on NE 2nd Avenue, Regular Commission Meeting 3 August 25, 1987 �t and that the original bid specs reflected the intention to have I the homeowners make their own hookups to the new water lines. The fairness of that was reconsidered and it was decided, based on the unit price bid previously, to allow Molloy Brothers to make the connections for those homeowners who were already hooked up. Don Windham, of Berry and Calvin, explained the change order request, increasing the original contract price of $34,995 by $1515. for six additional new services. He reported that hookups were added for two vacant lots on SE 10 Terrace and four houses that faced NE 2nd Avenue that were hooked up on an old 1-1/2" line behind their houses. With regard to the two vacant lots, it was noted that unit acreage and connection charges will be due when homes are built or the lots are developed . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve the change order. The motion passed unanimously. 8. APPOINTMENTS 8. 1 Appointment by Mayor Byrd to the Industrial Advisory Board. (Helen Udell 's term expired in March) (Continued from 8/12/87 ) A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve Mayor Byrd 's appointment of June Silvernale to the Industrial Advisory Board. The motion passed unanimously. 9. DISCUSSION - none R 10. CITIZENS ' COMMENTS r No verbal or written requests for Citizens ' Comments for this night' s t meeting were received. 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 11 . 1 City Manager Jewell reported that one of the fireworks shows on Dania Beach approved by the Commission some time ago had been rained out. He relayed a request for a rain date to hold the fireworks show on Sunday night of the Labor Day weekend, Labor Day being Monday, September 7, 1987. A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by Vice Mayor Cook to approve the fireworks show rain date request, subject to all the assurances as originally approved. The motion passed unanimously. City Manager Jewell reported a request by Public Works Director Lund to purchase a 1987 Chevy pickup truck for the road crew off State Bid. He said the reason he is bringing the matter up at this time is that the State bid is about to run out as the 1988 ' s become available . Public Works Director Lund said his department will be handling beach maintenance and explained his request for a 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton crew cab with a 350 V-8, planning to divide the road crew up into two. Vice Mayor Cook expressed the opinion that the trash pickup situation is an emergency and if the vehicle is needed, they ' should act immediately. i Mayor Byrd expressed reluctance to make such a decision on an emergency basis, preferring to place it on an agenda and have time to consider it. Commissioner Bertino agreed. Regular Commission Meeting 4 August 25, 1987 ran:::.:._.:..... .,.. .. ., ... F,, Commissioner McElyea commented that the fleet should be standardized for garage maintenance reasons and suggested alternative purchasing options . i A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner McElyea to place the Public Works Director' s request on the agenda for the next regular meeting of September 8, 1987. The motion passed 4-1 , Vice Mayor Cook voting no. City Manager Jewell then recommended a workshop be set to discuss several items, including swales, mowing of lots, water and sewer budgets, sanitation charges, etc. ; The workshop was set for Tuesday, September 1st, at 6: 00 p.m. * (At this time, Commissioner Hirsch reminded Mayor Byrd that he needs to appoint a member to the Planning and Zoning Board before next week 's P&Z Board meeting. ) 11 .2 City Attorney Adler - no comment. 12. COMMISSION COMMENT 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino commended Harbor Towne Marina on the seafood festival held last weekend and asked City Manager Jewell to send a letter of congratulations on a job well done. 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch - no comment. 12. 3 Commissioner McElyea raised a question about the street lights being out all the way to I-95 now. Public Works Director Lund said he has received a letter from Mr. Garfunckle of F.P. & L. saying a survey is currently being conducted and the situation e , will be corrected shortly. City Manager Jewell said he would j check into having F.P. & L. make an adjustment on the bill . 12. 4 Vice Mayor Cook commended Harry Loury, who chaired the committee for the fishing tournament for the bi-centennial, on a job well done. * 12. 5 Mayor Byrd announced his appointment of David Nuby, Sr. to the Planning and Zoning Board (to complete the term of Howard •-.i Blackmon, resigned) . A motion was made by Commissioner Hirsch, seconded by Commissioner Bertino to approve Mayor Byrd 's appointment of David Nuby, Sr. to the Planning and Zoning Board. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Byrd asked City Manager Jewell to look into getting the median on Griffin Road at the railroad tracks worked over. This Regular Commission Meeting was then adjourned. ISG MAYOR-COMMISSI/O`(NNER CITY CLERK- UDITOR f i i i I i I Regular Commission Meeting 5 August 25, 1987 J Fe, AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1987 j 8 : 00 P.M. INVOCATION f PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I i ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS - none 1 . CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1. 1 August 11 , 1987, Regular Meeting i Bills 1 . 2 As paid for the month of June 1987 . Ordinances (First Reading ) 1. 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "TAXATION" ; SPECIFICALLY LEVYING A SEVEN ( 7% ) PERCENT PUBLIC SERVICE TAX ON THE PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. PROCLAMATIONS - none 3. BIDS - none I I 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS Building & Zoning 4. 1 Petitioner - Jeffrey Siniawsky, Assistant General Counsel, Project 80 ' s; Owner - Broward County Public Hearing - VC-28-87 - Adoption of resolution vacating portions of roads within the jurisdiction of the International Airport. (continued from 8/11/87) 4. 2 Petitioner/Owner - Gerald Smilen; property located at 712 SE 3 Lane - Dania Public Hearing - VA-35-B7 - A Variance is requested to allow the construction of a single family dwelling with a 14 . 6 ' rear yard setback ( 15 ' required) . 1 OF 3 i 4 . 3 Petitioner - Berry & Calvin Engineers; Owner - City of Dania; property located North of NW 2 Street between NW 12 Avenue i and 13 Court. Public Hearing - PL-37-87 (Second and Final reading of ordinance) "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PLAT OF "COLLINS PARC" , SAME BEING: THE E 1/2 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 33 , TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA. SAID LANDS SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CONTAINING 5. 18 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; SUBJECT TO A PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF- WAY OVER AND ACROSS THE SOUTH 25 FEET AND THE EAST 35 FEET TION THEREOF; AND ACCEPTING THE DEDASA STREETS HIGHWAYS AND ALLEYS, SHOWNFOR ON SAIDIPLATEOFF ALL , "COLLINS PARC" ; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF CES AND ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN ORDINAN TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED i AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. " i 5 . SITE PLAN REQUESTS lcoated at 2850 5 . 1 Petitioner/owner - Uniweld, Corp. ; property Ravenswood Road lan approval is requested for the addition/ SP-36-87 - A site p existing Industrial facility. reconstruction of an 6. EXPENDITURE REQUESTSttl R 6 . 1 Request to pay 2 statements in tMorrisiona&o 31 .97 Savikas , Ltd for services rendered by Karon, 7 . SPECIAL REQUESTS sing contract with Molloy w- 7 . 1 Approval of Change Order increa Brothers, in the amount of $1 ,515.00 for Water Line Replacement Project. g. APPOINTMENTS Y 8. 1 Appointments by Mayor Byrd to the Industrial Advisory Board. expired in March) (continued from (Helen Udell ' s term 8/12/87) 9 . DISCUSSION - none 10. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comae�t�fbni thearegularl agenda zens rshould ebeegiven - parties that are not a p f prior to 4:00 p.m. the second in writing or communicated verbally p Comments of any ( 2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month. Manager. In nature will be responded to by the office of the City the event that the concern remains unresolved, the citizen(s) or party will be asked to address the City Commission during the meeting. 2 OF 3 j 71 , I 1 12 . COMMISSION COMMENTS 12. 1 Commissioner Bertino 12. 2 Commissioner Hirsch 12. 3 Commissioner Mc Elyea 12. 4 Vice Mayor Cook 12. 5 Mayor Byrd j -------------------------— `I 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. I i i I 1 j 1 I 3OF3 i i I � W. 1 tilk �r