HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Meeting - February 25, 2014 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014— 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Duke called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Walter B. Duke, III
Vice-Mayor: Chickie Brandimarte
Commissioners: Bobbie H. Grace
Albert C. Jones
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Pastor A.J. Davis, Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, gave the invocation followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States Flag.
3. Presentations and Special Event Approvals
3.1 Award Presentation from the Smart Growth Partnership for the Dania Beach
Nanofiltration Plant
Nadia Locke, P.E., Associate of E Sciences, representing the Smart Growth Partnership,
presented the City with the Smart Growth and Green Building, Smart Growth Excellence Award
2014, for the Dania Beach Nanofiltration Plant.
3.2 Special Event request from The Field Irish Pub for their annual "St. Patrick's Day
Celebration" to be held at 3281 Griffin Road, on March 17, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. —
11:00 P.M.
Commissioner Grace motioned to approveP 9 Th the Special Event request for e Field Irish
Pub St. Patrick's Day Celebration; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried
unanimously.
4. Proclamations
There were no proclamations at this meeting.
5. Citizen Comments
Charles Camacho, 121 NE 3`d Street,provided an update on the Dania Beach Relay for Life.
6. Public Safety Reports
Captain Kevin Granville, BSO Chief of Police, reported on crimes within the City.
Commissioner Grace voiced her concerns with kids gathering on NW 5th,NW 1 st and NW 8'.
Mayor Duke noted the residents are sick of the crime, and if BSO is spread thin, Captain
Granville should let the City Manager know because we are currently in contract negotiations
with BSO.
Michael Cassano, Deputy Fire Chief of Operations, BSO Fire Rescue, was available to answer
questions.
City Manager Baldwin noted that the City received notification that we have received the
SAFER Grant, which will be brought to the Commission for approval.
7. Consent Agenda
Items removed from Consent Agenda: #7.3, #7.4, #7.6
7.1 Minutes:
Approve Minutes of February 11, 2014 City Commission Meeting
7.2 Travel Requests: None
Resolutions
7.5 RESOLUTION#2014-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE APPROPRIATION AND USE OF FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $10,000.00 FOR A DANIA BEACH POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Commissioner Grace motioned to adopt the Consent Agenda, with the exception
#7.3,#7.4, #7.6; seconded by Commissioner Jones. The motion carried unanimously.
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7.3 RESOLUTION#2014-008
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO PURCHASE ONE (1) CX145C-SR HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATOR FOR THE PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR USE AT THE WATER PLANT FROM
TREKKER TRACTOR, LLC WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR
HUNDRED FORTY-TWO DOLLARS ($127,442.00), USING PRICING AVAILABLE UNDER THE FLORIDA
SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT NO. 13-11-0904 (2013-2014); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2014-008.
Commissioner Jones requested information on the selection and use of the equipment from
Dominic Orlando, Director of Public Services.
Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Resolution #2014-008; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Grace Yes Vice-Mayor Brandimarte Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes Mayor Duke Yes
7.4 RESOLUTION#2014-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR OASIS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:
OASIS V, VI, VII AND VIII RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECTS
FROM PUBLIC UTILITY MANAGEMENT PLANNING SERVICES INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT $23,888.00 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2013-2014, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2014-009.
Commissioner Jones commented he had questioned why we were not bidding these projects and
always using Public Utility Management Planning Services. He noted he was advised that we
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are saving money by not going out to bid because PUMPS uses students from FAU to help with
the design of the Oasis projects. Commissioner Jones added he would like the City to reach out
to the other colleges within the City to see it they would want to be involved in future projects.
Public Services Director Orlando noted that Assistant City Manager Donnelly was also reaching
out to High School students to see if they would be interested in working on these projects.
Commissioner Jones motioned to adopt Resolution #2014-009; seconded by Vice-Mayor
Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Grace Yes Vice-Mayor Brandimarte Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes Mayor Duke Yes
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7.6 RESOLUTION#2014-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION KNOWN AS THE 21sT CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS
("21 ST CCLC") IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,085.00; AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INC. AND THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $26,508.00 TO ADMINISTER THE TIME 4 KIDS
PROGRAM FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR, INCLUDING THE 2013/2014 SUMMER PROGRAMS;
CONFIRMING THAT SPECIAL CONDITIONS EXIST IN ORDER TO SECURE SUCH SERVICES WITH
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, INC., WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
City Attorney Ansbro read the title of Resolution#2014-011.
Commissioner Jones noted this is the last year of the agreement and questioned what would
happen in the future.
Assistant City Manager Donnelly explained this is the 5t' year of the program for Collins
Elementary; we would need to reapply for future grants.
In response to Mayor Duke's comments regarding the need for the program even in the absence
of future grant money, City Manager Baldwin said the matter would be discussed during the next
budget cycle.
Vice-Mayor Brandimarte motioned to adopt Resolution #2014-011; seconded by
Commissioner Jones. The motion carried on the following 4-0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Grace Yes Vice-Mayor Brandimarte Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes Mayor Duke Yes
8. Bids and Requests for Proposals
There were no proposals on this agenda.
9. Public Hearings and Site Plans
There were no Public Hearings on this agenda.
10. Discussion and Possible Action
10.1 City Commission Vacancy—Mayor Duke
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10.2 Discussion to re-open the application process for the City Commission vacancy —
Commissioner Jones
There was no discussion on these items.
11. Commission Comments
11.1 Commissioner Grace
Commissioner Grace commented on recent community events that she attended.
Commissioner .Grace remarked she was enlightened by the master plan for the beach, and
noticed that we should plant some beautiful flowers in the median just before the bridge. She
added that we need to figure out where to get the money for Phase III; she would also like old
signs taken down and upgraded,and new garbage cans installed.
Commissioner Grace asked that fallen palm fronds in the swales be picked up by Public
Services.
Commissioner Grace suggested putting a notice on the water bill for when bulk pickup is
scheduled every month in order to alleviate confusion and complaints.
11.2 Commissioner Jones
Commissioner Jones noted his Town Hall meeting will be held March 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at
P.J. Meli Park. He invited the residents who live out west to attend because this meeting is
geared for them, and he welcomed the Commissioners to attend.
Commissioner Jones commented that the nursing home off of Phippen Waiters Road had white
foam coming out of the kitchen and going down the street. He asked that the substance and
problem be investigated.
Commissioner Jones suggested exploring a potential opportunity for parking decals for cars that
could generate revenue at the marina once it has been completed.
Commissioner Jones asked the City Manager to look at the traffic study and recommendations
from several years ago for the casino traffic.
Commissioner Jones noted there are trees extending into the roadway on 6ffi Avenue, and asked
that they, as well as any throughout the City, be trimmed.
11.3 Vice-Mayor Brandimarte
Vice-Mayor Brandimarte commented on recent community events she attended.
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Vice-Mayor Brandimarte noted that BSO will be needed when the casino officially opens due to
the amount of people and traffic.
Vice-Mayor Brandimarte said that people are calling and wanting the road by IHOP closed now
that the casino is open.
Vice-Mayor Brandimarte commented that Phase I and II of the beach master plan are necessary
due to erosion concerns.
11.4 Mayor Duke
Mayor Duke requested the status of the signal box wraps for the western area of the City, and
said the cost should be about$850.00 each.
Mayor Duke noted he has received numerous complaints about the beach parking, bathrooms
and traffic, and reports about bonfires.
Mayor Duke spoke of discussions at the County regarding the Panthers's request for tourist tax
dollars and noted coastal beach cities facing beach erosion issues would like a seat at the table.
He said we need to determine if we are getting our fair share of the tourist tax generated from our
hotels.
Mayor Duke commented the buyer/developer of the Weiner Mobile Home Park closed on the
property, and hopefully the site will be developed.
Mayor Duke noted the casino parking and traffic issues will be addressed.
12. Appointments
Commissioner Jones motioned to re-appoint all of former Commissioner Flury's board
appointments; seconded by Vice-Mayor Brandimarte. The motion failed on the following
2-2 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Grace No Vice-Mayor Brandimarte Yes
Commissioner Jones Yes Mayor Duke No
Commissioner Grace motioned to appoint Luis Rimoli as an alternate member to the Green
Advisory Board. Motion died for lack of a second.
13. Administrative Reports
13.1 City Manager
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City Manager Baldwin noted the SAFER Grant was approved, and we are looking at options for
the BSO law enforcement contract.
Mayor Duke commented that the Marine Advisory Board would like to discuss putting a BSO
marine unit at the marina when it is completed. City Manager Baldwin said BSO is looking at
facilities under the control of FAU, and we will look into the matter.
City Manager Baldwin advised that the Waterfront Plan will be presented at the March 256'
meeting.
City Manager Baldwin noted he is working on a tourist development policy concerning the bed
tax and casino,which will be brought to the Commission.
City Manager Baldwin gave the status of the Southeast Stormwater Drainage Project and noted
that Phase I bids will be opened on February 28t', with project completion five to seven months
after award of the bid. He added Phase II will be bid in April.
13.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Ansbro had no additional comments.
13.3 City Clerk-Reminders
Wednesday,March 5, 2014—5:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing
Tuesday, March 11,2014—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Monday, March 24, 2014—6:30 p.m. Commissioner Jones Town Hall
Meeting at P.J. Meli Park
Tuesday, March 25,2014—7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
14. Adjournment
Mayor Duke adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
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