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Home My WebLink AboutNULL (330) R 1 MINUTES DANIA CITY COMMISSION j WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 20 , 1990 ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Charles McElyea Vice Mayor: Bob Mikes Commissioners: Jean Cook Bobbie Grace John Bertino i City Attorney: Frank Adler = City Manager: Robert Flatley j City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin 1. Broward Sheriff 's Office Contract: ` a) Discussion of contract renewal City Manager Flatley reviewed a five year renewal proposal to the BSO contract with the Commission and r members from the Broward Sheriff' s Office. City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that BSO has requested the City pay for one additional Communication Operator and one Records Clerk. Discussion continued regarding increased cost to salaries and the cost of operations. i Marie Jabalee, Deputy City Clerk/Finance Manager , responded to Mr. Flatley' s request on the amount of revenues received for tickets given out by the motorcycle policeman. Mrs. Jabalee stated that the City has received about 20% under the budgeted amount. Discussion continued regarding adding Cope Unit services to the contract to assist Code Enforcement with the problem of abandoned and demolished vehicles. b) Status of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Training Funds and Police Impact Fees City Manager Flatley reported that before the BSO contract the Law Enforcement Trust Fund started with $88,707 and that $23 , 000 was received in cases pending prior to the contract date. Mr. Flatley continued to explain that the fund gained in interest and that some money has been spent for legal fees , hurricane shutters, computer and radar equipment and that the total right now is $60,000. c) District Commander City Manager Flatley explained that the two candidates selected to be interviewed by Dania for the position of Commander for the Dania Branch of the BSO are Captain Don Bowers and Lieutenant Tom Carney. Mr. Flatley informed the Commission that after speaking with persons who have worked with these individuals and people in the community, he recommends Lieutenant Tomy�k' Carney to replace District Commander Ralph Hernandez based on his outstanding achievements during his 14 r r years with BSO and 17 years in law enforcement. u R WORKSHOP MEETING 1 MARCH 20 , 1990 rr- 2 a�f4 ,l ..._ .._--"-w.r.��+w'.•M1c�,iww'.Y.xa�na....:a..,.w , .. _...:._w; . . . . . ..,. ..,... .._r::ww...:�.... .. _ tt "V"��'ti .�i , Y w� J I I ( I j i 1 The Commission chose not to interview Captain Don Bowers as they felt that Lieutenant Carney is fully j qualified for the position and that action will be v taken at the March 27 regular meeting. j 2. Safe Neighborhood District Plan Larry Leeds , Growth Management Consultant, explained to the Commission that the Safe Neighborhood District is the same area designated for the Community Development Block Grant . Mr. Leeds explained the location as bounded on the North by Old Griffin Road, East by FEC Railroad from Old Griffin all the way to Sheridan Street, South by Sheridan Street, West at SW 12th Avenue from Sheridan to Stirling and the C-10 Canal i from Stirling up to Old Griffin. Mr. Leeds explained key issues and concerns relating to lighting, critical areas, abandoned structures, code enforcement, community involvement , traffic and crime that have been addressed in the Safe Neighborhood District Plan. Mr. Leeds reviewed the goals , objectives and policies that reflect the intentions of the Safe Neighborhood Advisory Committee in addressing the key issues discussed. Mr. Leeds explained cost k, estimates and an analysis of financial resources demonstrating how the plan can be implemented. , i Mr. Leeds encouraged adoption of this plan at the regular commission meeting on April loth in order to ! comply with state requirements to receive the state funds thru the Community Block Grant in order to i initiate this plan. j 3. Discussion on a continued public hearing (LU-92-89) for a land use plan change requested by John Ligotti for property east .> of SE 5th Avenue in the vicinity of SE 10 Street. Mr. Donald Stone, Special Projects Coordinator IV, Office of Planning for Broward County, explained that he conducted a field inspection of the property located north of Sheridan Street and east of SE 5th Avenue to determine the environmental sensitivity of the land in the event it is developed. Mr. Stone added his comments relating to stormwater runoff being pre- treated, a conservation easement being placed upon the existing wetlands, wetlands being donated to the County or being excluded from the Land Use Change Amendment in I the event that the Commission approves this land use 1 plan change. Mr. Adler informed the Commission that this land use request has been through the local approval process and that a resolution must be adopted approving the plan. Iy The Commission agreed to continue the public hearing on if LU-92-89 for a land use plan change and to advertise it for the regular commission meeting scheduled April 10, 1990. A. City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that he cancelled the request by Van Murray Storage/Ryder Building to discuss possible development concepts for their property located ~ at 701 North Federal Highway at the request of the owners. WORKSHOP MEETING 2 MARCH 20, 1990 +' � •v a i 5r �b k r' L 4r1lie, 1 ?mk x' YY J hxi�u t 1 H ` l 1 5. Consideration of the Rholanda Higgs-Rule pension board membership. Commissioner Bertino explained that Mrs. Higgs-Rule was advised, by her attorney, not to attend meetings for the Pension Board since she is having problems with HRS. Commissioner Bertino stated that Mrs. Higgs- i Rule ' s attorney felt that this could cause embarrassment to the City so she did not attend meetings . Commissioner Bertino continued to say that Mrs . Higgs- Rule admitted she should have contacted the City Attorney to determine if the City felt she should not be attending meetings. He informed the Commission that Mrs. Higgs-Rule wishes to remain on the board if the City feels she can attend the meetings . Commissioner Bertino also mentioned that Mrs . Higgs- Rule was not notified by the Pension Board about her absences and that the Board should adopt an attendance procedure. City Attorney Adler stated that the absence problem is -A covered under Article 7 , Section 18-46 of the City Code. i The Commission decided to take action on this item at the next regular commission meeting of March 27, 1990. This workshop meeting was then adjourned. yy MilylOR-COMMISSIOHAs ITY CLERK-AUDITOR i i Y N( t eY n i _ I 01, >f fJ N + + WORKSHOP MEETING 3 MARCH 20, 1990 ; A A � t _ .. •�.+...y':.p4 W L.YCL.a1v.Y ... i ............ _ _... ._n...-u ..�..._. 1 'r.f $ 'x •Jnf-.. .—.v.i.i i a. . r. . .n .,: 1 ... —.."�.. �.j7byiL , x i r i I / AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MARCH 20, 1990 7:30 P.M. 1 . Broward Sheriff's Office Contract : a) Discussion of contract renewal b) Status of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, Training Funds and Police Impact Fees c) District Commander 2. Safe Neighborhood District Plan. 3 . Discussion on a continued public hearing (LU-92-89 ) for a land 1 use plan change requested b John Li otti for p 9 4 Y 9 property east of SE 5 Avenue in the vicinity of SE 10 Street . 4. Exploring possible development concepts for the property at 701 North Federal Highway (Van Murray Storage/Ryder Building on 10. 5 acres ) . 5. Consideration of the Rholanda Higgs-Rule pension board membership. I i r I i I I i i p. 5 i se?1.3"' ti *5`9Jrti55 i 44 A fqa . 1