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DANIA CITY COM}IISSION
REGUI,AR }TEETING
I'TARCH 27, 1990
INVOCATION BY WANDA MUI.,L,IKIN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present:
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor McElyea presented B.S.o. Deputy Robert Lahiff
with an auard from the Dania City Commission for
receivinq the "Deputy of the Year Award" from the
B.S.O. and appreciation for his outstanding service to
the citizens of Dania.
Mayor :
Vice Mayor:
Commissioners:
City Attorney:
City Manager:City Clerk:
Commander Hernandez commended Deputy
his accomplishment in obtaining the
Auard".
Charles McElyea
Bob Mikes
ilean Cook
Bobbie crace
ilohn Bertino
Frank Adler
Robert Flatley
Wanda Mullikin
Rober t
" Depu ty
Ms. Kathy Kay. Dania
Commission to attend
that will be held at
1990.
PU[,I,ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Itens 1.4, )..5 and 1.7
1. CONSENT AGENDA
!tinutes1.1 special
1.2 Regular
Improvement Committee, lnvited the
the 4th annual "Music in the Air"
the Airport Hilton on April 20,
Bil-l-s
1.3 Approvaf
1-989. ,January
meeting of February 28, 1990
meeting of March 13. 1990
of bills paid
and February,
for the month of Decenber,
1990.
Resolutions
1.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of theresolution approving the data processing agreement for
delinquent parking violations processing between thecity of Dania and Computil Corporation; and authorizingthe appropriate City Officials to execute said
agreement.
Ordinances
1.8 City Attorney Ad1er read the title of the
ordinance for first reading providing for regulation of
fortunetellers, palmists. clairvoyants and astrologers;
providing for issuance and revocation of licenses;
1REGULAR MEETING MARCH 27, 1990
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
providing for judicial review; providing for license
fees; providinq for bondi providing penalties;
providing for inclusion in the City Code; providing for
separabilitY.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertj-no, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to approve the consent agenda with
the exception of iEems 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
Comrnissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
PULI.,ED FROI'I CONSENT AGENDA
Re solutions
1.4 City Attorney AdLer read the title
resolution recognizing Rose L,izana for
contributions to the City of Dania and
fellowman.
of
her
to
the
her
Vice Mayor Mikes informed Ehe Commission that Rose
Lizana has been chosen for recognition in the 4th
annual Broward County community Awards banquet for her
efforts as a community leader and requested City
Attorney Adler read the resolution, in its entirety, by
Dania commending Ms. I-,izana for her efforts.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes. seconded by
Commissioner Cook to adopt this resolution.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
1.6 City Attorney Adler read the titte of Lhe resolution
approving agreement between Broward County and Dania for
instattation of additional stop signs within the City of
Dania and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute said agreement.
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
1.7 City Attorney Adler read the
vacating , abandoning, renouncingpubtic park restrictions imposed
City of Dania.
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mlkes, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to adopt this resolution-
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
titfe of the resolution
and discfaiming certain
on property owned bY the
City Attorney Adler informed the Commission that this
resolution will remove certain restrictions from a parcel of
land that has been deeded over to Dania from the City of
Holl,ywood by Quit Claim Deed for Block 203 "Hollywood
Central- Beach". city Attorney Adter stated that Dania now
owns this property fee simple with no restrictions on it
other than what may be applied by Dania.
2REGUIJAR MEETING ttARcH 27, 1990
Commissloner Bertino-Yes
Commi.ssioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
AT THIS TIME, ITEH 3.1 WAS HEARD
PROCLA.I.{ATIONS
AT TIIIS TI}!E 3.2 WAS HEARD
3.B IDS
Cornmissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
City Manager
measures have
invofved.
vice-Mayor Mikes-no
Mayor McEIyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to adopt this resolution.
The motion passed on the fotloHing ro11 cal-1 vote:
2.1 Mayor McElyea proclaimed April 20, 1990 as Arbor
Day and read the proclarnation in its entirety'
Commissioner Grace expressed appreciation to Colfins
Elementary School and The Reach Club of Dania for their
participation in this project- Commissioner Grace
commenald Mr. weinberg for donating the trees for this
project.
City Manager Flatley also informed the Commission that
Dania Elementary School wiII be having a tree planting
ceremony on the same day as part of the requirements
for the tree preservation award for the City'
3.1 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of
receipt of bids for furnishing and installing the floor
tile for the atrium.
A motion was made by Commissi-oner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to close receipt of these bids.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
Prior to opening the bids, Commissioner Bertino requested
that the Cornmission address the liability risk on having
residents and city crews removing the tife from the atrium
area.
Flatley reassured Commissioner Bertino that
been taken to protect the individuals
City Attorney Adler informed Commissioner Bertino that the
city insurance carrier woul-d not cover this citizen project'
City Attorney Adler advised Commissioner Bertino to return
the bids received unopened and authorize the City Manager to
readvertise for bids for the whole project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino to return the bids
recej.ved unopened to the biddinq parties and request that
they incl-ude in their new bid the taking up and removal of
the tile.
Commissioner Berti-no's motion died for lack of a second .
people w i1lvice Mayor Mikes asked the City Manager
be participating in this project.how many
REGUI,,AR MEETING 3 MARCH 27, 1990
2.
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
City Manager Ffatfey informed the Commission that
people wifl be involved and that the City workers
operating the City machinery to remove the tile'
Mike smith, Personnel Director, informed the Commission that
the city uorkers wilt be covered under workman's
conp.ns-ation for this project. Mr- Smith stated that by
usinq the city crews to handle the heavy work and proper
safety equipment being distributed to the volunteers, there
is a possifitity tt"t our insurance carrier will underwrite
liability coverage for this project.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to open the bids recei-ved.
about 46
will be
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
City Manager Flat1ey opened the folLowing bids received:
Commissioner Bertino-no
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Amlgo Tile, Hiafeah, F1
American Tile Service. Davie, FI
I.,arry Giacin Tile Co. , Ft . L,auderdale '
Manor Flooring, Wifton Manors. FI
Artistic Ti1e, Miami, Fl
Florida Mercury Building & Eng.,
.Iim Weinberg, Hallandale, Fl
(THIS BID WAS REVIEWED i,ATER AND
TOTAI.,, BID AMOUNT WAS S23,540 NOT
A motion was made bY Commissioner
Commissioner Grace to refer these
for tabulation and recommendation
meeting.
Dania, Fl 23,500
16, 500
TT WAS DETERMINED TIIAT THE
$16 , 500. )
Cook, seconded bY
bids to the CitY Manager
at the next regular
vlce-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
s20.240
22,720
FI 31,650
22,650
25, 850
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
City Manager Ffatley asked if Mayor McElyea would donate his
front end loader for this project and Mayor McElyea agreed'
3-2 City Manager Flatley inf orrned the Commission that 7
bids have been received for the construction of NE 7th
Avenue aka/ Taylor Road Extension- Mr. Flat1ey informed the
Commission that Hardrives Has the lowest bid of S443,601'95
and after reviewing the bids uith the city engineers, Mr'
Flatley recommended the bid be auarded to Hardrives'
A motion l.as made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to award the bid to Hardrives Co' in the
amount of $443,601.95 for the construction of NE 7th Avenue'
Comrnissioner Bertino-no
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
4REGUI,AR IIEETING I'1ARCH 27. 1990
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
4 . PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OITHER REI.,ATED MATTERS
The motion passed on the following ro11 calf vote:
Building & zoning
4.1 city Attorney Adler read the title of the
ordinance for second reading approving the plat of "The
NcL Plat" (PL-11-90) as requested by L.,one Star Building
Centers for property located at 1940 Griffin Road.
t{ill A1len, GroHth Management Director, explained that
this property is commonly known as the o1d Lindsey
Lumber site and pointed out the location of this plat'
Mr. Alten informed the Commission that the Planning and
Zoning Board has recommended approval of this plat rtlith
the stipulation that utilitY easements be shown on the
plat that are consistent with the tocation of the
existing water nains on the site.
Mayor McEIyea opened the public hearing. Hearing
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed
public hearinq.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to adopt the ordinance on second
reading approving the plat of "The NCL Plat" (PL-11-90)
with the stipulation that utility easements be shown on
the plat that are consistent with the l-ocation of the
existing water mains on the si-te.
Comnissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
A moti-on was
Commissioner
as requested
the property
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McEIyea-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor MCEIyea-yes
no
the
4.2 City Attorney AdIer informed the Comrnission
variance (vA-12-90) request by the Humane society
Broward County to permit the construction of an
enclosed equipment room directly adjacent to the
lot line (l-5' setback required).
of a
of
rear
no
Ehe
I,lilI A11en. Growth Management Director, stepped forward
to explain the location and purpose of this request and
reminded the Commission that the Planning & zoning
Board recommended approval.
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. Hearing
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed
public hearing.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by
Cook to approve this variance (VA-12-90)
by the Broward county Humane Society for
located at 2070 Griffin Road.
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
5REGUI-,AR MEETING MARCH 27, 1990
4.3 City Attorney Ad1er informed the conmission of
variance (VA-13-90) request by Florence Butrim to
permit the construction of a 6' fence in an exterior
side yard (maximum 4' required) for property located
201 NE Third Avenue.
a
at
Florence Butrim stepped forHard to submit a petition
with l-40 signatures expressing approval of this request
and passed out pictures of the type of fence to be
constructed.
Will Allen, Growth Management Director, explained the
location and zoning requirements for this request. Mr.
A11en informed the Commission thaE the Planning and
Zoning Board recommended denial.
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. After hearing
Mr. Tim Mccloud speak in favor and no one speak in
opposition, the Mayor ctosed the public hearinq.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to approve this variance (VA-13-90)
as requested by Florence Butrim.
vice Mayor Mikes asked the petitioner to add a 3' hedge
alonq this fence to deter the graffiti problem in
Dania.
The motion passed on the following ro11 caII vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Bertino-yes
commissioner Cook-yes
commissioner Grace-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McEIyea-yes
4.4 city Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a
variance (vA-14-90) request by Harbour Town Marina topermit the construction of an off-site directory sign,
maximum 60 square feet in an area to be located 10'
from Federal Highway and 30' from NE 2 street (Dania
code prohibits off-site directory signs).
John Hughs, McNeill Signs,
the petitioner.stepped forward to represent
witl AtIen, crowth Management Director, described this
sign request and explained that the property is zoned
C-3. Mr. A1len explained that the type of sign
requested does not conform to the type of sign which is
permitted under this zoning. Mr. Allen informed the
Commission Ehat the Planning & zoninq board voted
denial of this request.
Mayor McEl-yea opened the public hearing. Hearing
several residents speak in opposition and no one speak
in favor, the l.tayor closed the public hearing.
A moEion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to deny this variance request.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
4.5 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a
variance (vA-15-90) request by Roy and Luther ,fones forproperty located on the NE corner of NW 7 Avenue and NW
2 street to permit the following:
REGUIJAR MEETING 6 MARCH 27, 1990
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
A) Construction of a duplex on Lot 22 with:
1)51' frontage (60' required)
5600 square feet (6,000 required)zt
B) Construction of a duplex on Lot 23 with:
will Af1en. Growth Management Director, stepped forward
to explain the zoni-ng requirements in the area and
explained that the Planning & Zoning Board recommended
approval.
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing' Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the
public hearinq.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
commissioner Grace to approve this variance (vA-15-90)
request by Roy and L.,uther Jones for tots 22 and 23 with
the followinq landscaping conditions:
one additional set of three palm trees
Four additional Oak trees.
The motion passed on the followj-ng ro11 cafl vote:
Attorney Richard seay
Luther ,fones for this
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
was present to represent RoY and
variance request.
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
1
4-6 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a
Iand use plan change (L,U-92-89) request by John L,igotti
and owned by l-,ouis & Dorothy L,avich that would amend
the certified land use plan from Estate (1) Residential
to Medium (16) Residential. Mr. Adler informed the
Conmission that this fand use plan change would be
approved by adoption of a resolution.
Mr. Adler informed the Commission that this resolution
will authorize the transmission of this land use plan
change to the Department of Community Affairs in
Taffahassee where it will be reviewed and a
recommendation wi.L1 be brought back to Dania for
approval .
Will A11en, crowth Management Director, informed the
Commission that this is a continued public hearing on
this item since January 9, 1990. Mr. Allen stated that
this request is to change the designation on the Dania
I-,and Use Plan from low density one unit to the acre to
16 units to the acre.
7REGUI,AR MEETING MARCH 27. 1990
1) 51 ' frontage (60' required)
2) 5600 square feet (6,000 required)
Mr. Liqotti stepped forward to explain that this fand
use plan change has been reviewed by the Commission at
a recent workshop and to explain that the main concern
by the Commission was the disposition of the remainder
of the east side of sE 5th Avenue.
Mayor McEIyea opened the public hearing. After hearing
Hugo Renda. Irving vlarman, ilohn Bruckner, vincent
Carroll. and Faye Bartelmes speak in opposition and no
one speak in favor, the Mayor closed the publ j-c
hearing.
City Attorney Ad1er read the title of the resolution
autiorizing the transmission of this land use plan
change to the Department of Community Affairs state of
Florida and Broward County Planninq Council for review
and recommendation. Mr. Adler stated Ehat this land
use plan change would then come back to the Commission
for final approval.
A motion was nade by Commissioner Grace, seconded by
vice Mayor Mikes to deny this land use plan change as
requested by ,John Liqotti.
The motj-on passed on the following roll cafl vote:
Mayor MCEIyea oPened
one speak in favor or
public hearing.
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor l.lcElYea-Yes
the public hearing. Hearing no
opposition. the Mayor closed the
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
4.7 city Attorney Adler read the title of the
ordinancL amending Chapter 18 of the code of ordinances
of the City entitled: "Pensions and Retirement" to
change the amount ot the monthly retirement benefit for
fireiighters after october 1, 1989, changing the amount
of employee contributions to fund such benefits '
Mike Smith, Personnel Director, stepped forHard to
explain that this is a change to Police and
Firefighters Pension ordinance that ui-11 apply to
nirefifhters only. The change will enact into 1aw the
first part of the collective bargaining agreement
entereh into in september with the Firefighters unlon
that will change their retirement formula from a 2'5t
per year to a 3t per year. Mr. smith stated that the
iunas are available and that this wi-lI involve a 1' 82t
of payroll which is about 1t less than what was
anticipated.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to adopt this ordinance on second
and final reading entitled: "Pensions and Retirement"'
The motion passed on the following ro11 caLl vote:
4.8 city Attorney Adler read the title of the
ordj-nance establishinq solid waste flow controf
pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 403, Part Iv, and
bection 2.5 of the solid waste disposal agreenent dated
August 19, 1988, as amended by letter agreement dated
February 15. 1989, and the consent and agreement dated
February 1. 1990. by and betrleen the contract
municlpalities and Reuter Recycling of Florida, Inc' i
directlng the delivery of all solid waste generated
within the contract municipalities to the resource
8REGUI-,AR MEETING MARCH 27. 1990
Comnissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
recovery system described herein; relinqui'shing title
to solid waste collected or generated within the
contract municipalities upon delivery of such soLid
waste to said resource recoverY.
Mayor McElyea opened
one speak in favor orpublic hearing.
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissi-oner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-no
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner cook- Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
the public hearing. Hear j-ng
opposition, the MaYor closed
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McELyea-Yes
no
the
A mot.ion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to adopt this ordinance on second
and final reading as read by Attorney Adler.
The motion passed on the following rol-1 call vote:
5 SITE PI.,ANS _ NONE
6 EXPENDITURE REQUESTS
6.1- City Manager Flatley explained an expenditure
request to pay a portion of the drainage cost for
property in tle vicinity of sE 4 Avenue -and 3 P]'ace by
ilj.cirael- uoskoHi tz . Mr. Flatley informed the Commission
itut tt. owner is willing to pay half of the costs of
draining this area which involves a three or four block
set of properties.
City Attorney Adler informed the Commission
motion must be made Eo advertise for bids in
this expendi.ture request is approved due to
over a 51,000.00.
that athe event
it being
Michael Moskowitz, representing the petitioner, stepped
iorxara to explain that his client is responsible for
providinq p.oper drainage for his property only and not
ior the iuirounding properEy owners' In an effort Eo
resolve the drainage problem. he has come before the
commission to request the City assist in t'he
expenditure costs to complete the drainage'
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to continue this request to the
next regular commission meeting and in the interim to
scheduf6 a workshop meeting to discuss this request
with John Cafvin. CitY Engineer.
The motion passed on the following roll call" vote:
7 - SPECTAL, REOUESTS
7.1 A motion was made by comnissioner Bertino.
seconded by Vice Mayor Mikes to grant seaside Group,
Inc.'s request to file a petition to vacate an aLley
lying west of the GLen-IJauren Homes p1at, and to waive
replatting requirements.
The notion passed on the followinq ro11 call vote:
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McEfyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McEIyea-yes
9REGUIJAR MEETING I.rARcH 27, 1990
7.2 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino,
seconded by Vice Mayor l"rikes to refer the request by
Seaside Group, Inc. to place temporary construction
trailer on the Glen-Lauren Homes site Eo the Building
Department.
The motion passed on the folfowing ro11 call vote:
The motion passed on the fol-lowing roLl call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissi-oner Grace-Yes
7.3 A motion was made
by Commissioner Grace
school Board to waive
school .
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
APPOINT}.IENTS
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commj,ssioner Grace-Yes
8.1 A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino,
seconded by Commissioner Cook to leave Rholanda
Rule on the Police and Firef igthters Retirement
Board .
Vi.ce-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McEfyea-yes
by Commissioner Cook, seconded
to approve the request bY Broward
plan revi-ew fees for Olsen Middle
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
Higgs-
Sys t em
Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElYea-Yes
7.4 City Manaqer ElatIey informed the Cornmission that
five proposals to study the Dania Pier rehab project
have Leen received and he is requesting permission to
rank these consul-tant. Mr. Flatley informed the
commission that he ranks Coastal Tech first and that he
would have a representative from Coastal Tech at a
scheduled workshop meeting to discuss their proposal'
A motion was made bY Commissioner Bertj'no. seconded by
Commissioner Cook to accept the City Manager's
recommendation to rank Coastal Tech first, Keith &
schnars second, and Frederick Harris third for purpose
of negotiating a proposal- to study the Dania Pier rehab
proje6t and to have a Coastal Tech representative
ittena a workshop meeting to be scheduled'
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
8
The motion passed on the following roll caII vote:
8.2 A motion was made by Commissioner cook, seconded
by Commissioner Bertino to appoint Lt' Tom Carney as
sls.o. District commander to replace capt. Ralph
Hernandez and with the understanding that Lt' carney
will be promoted to Captain.
REGUI]AR MEETING t0 MARCH 27. 1990
The motion passed on the following ro11 cal-1 vote:
9.DISCUS S ION
9.1 A motion uas made by Commissioner Bertj-no,
seconded by Commissioner Cook to accept the
iecomrnendat i-on by the I.T' Parker Trust Fund Committee
to place current funds j-n an interest bearing perpetual
care fund for the Parker Community Center'
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
vice-Uayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
The motion passed on the following roLl call voEe:
g.2 A motion was made by Commissioner Cook,
Commissioner Bertino to continue agenda items
the next regul-ar meeting as she did not have
this portion of the agenda.
The motion passed on the foflowing ro11 call vote:
seconded bY
9.2, 9.5 toall backup or
9.3 Vice MaYor Mikes requested the City Attorney and City
Manager prepare a resolution for the next regufar meeting
expressing our concern to the City of Ft' Lauderdafe on the
"or"tutrt breakdowns of sewer sludge plant facility and
iddressing the Environmental Ouality Control Board review of
this project. Vi-ce Mayor Mikes also added that Ft'
I.,auderdale be encouraged to return to their previous
operation in Martin CountY -
g.4 Vice Mayor Mikes expressed his concern on the recent
opening of an incinerator plant on the north side of the
uirpo.t that processes bio-hazardous Haste naterials along
witir a proposed facility coming to Port Everglades' vice
Mayor Mike; informed the Commission of a Public Hearing that
will fe held at the Governmental Center with the
Environmental Quatity Controf Board March 28 at 7:00 p'm'
vice Mayor Mikes stated his concern for the lack of
notificition on a timely basis by the permittinq agencies
that control the licensing of these types of facilities'
Vice Mayor Mikes requested that City Attorney Adfer review
all- ordinances and uses to nake sure Dania has control over
bio-hazardous facilities coming into Dania.
Vice Mayor Mikes requested City Manager Flatley send a
letter to the Department of Environmental Regulation and
EQCB and get on record that the City of Dania wants to be
iiformed 6f ur,y applications for constructions of any air
pollution sor.c"". Vice Mayor Mikes suggested that this
Letter state that Dania should. receive proper notification
within a two mite radius of the City of Dania and our areas
to be annexed.
Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElYea-Yes
REGUI.,AR MEETING 11 ITiARCH 27, 1990
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
conmi-ssioner Bertino commended the
for the success of their Ice Cream
Vice Mayor Mikes requested that Mr' FlatIey incfude in this
letter to receive proper notification of permittj-ng of
Transfer Stations and any routes that might be invo]ved in
bringinq 1n this hazardous materials. Vice Mayor Mikes
stattd that the lega1 notification placed in newspapers is
not sufficient notification for this type of operation.
vincent Carrolf stepped forward to inform the Comnission
that in JuIy, Port Everglades issued a ten year lease for
Haste lrater treatment for an i-ncinerator at the Port. Mr.
Carrolt stated that this facility has an upcoming request
for an extension of 20 years for a total of 30 years for tuo
incinerators at Port Everglades that will be focated south
of the foreign trade zone. Mr. Carroll mentioned that
hazardous materiafs are coming into the Port on cruise
ships, freighters, war ships from other areas of the Horl-d.
9.7 Commissioner Bertino asked city Attorney Adfer what
coutd be done to remove the Special Exception approval for
the desiqnation of adult congregate living units for the
Sheridan Club, 300 Sheridan street, approved on September
24, 1985.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to direct city Attorney Adler to contact
Wi.lson Atkinson, Esq. who represented the property owners
for this project to notify them that action to remove this
ACL,E designation will be discussed at the next regular
commission meetinq.
The motion passed on the following rofl call vote:
10. CITIZENS' COMIIENTS - none
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11.1 City Manager none
11.2 City Attorney none
L2. ColtltrssroN colluENTs
12.1 Commissioner Bertino
Commissioner Bertlno requested that there be more
detail added to the motions transcribed in the
Commission mi-nutes and that we retain tape recordinqs
for a considerable fenqth of time in the event they
would be needed for courE purposes or research.
Commissioner Bertino stated that he is Chairman of the
City and Community Committee for Olsen Mlddle School
reevaluation and that he will be contacting civic
leaders in the comnunity for their input toHards the
certification of Olsen Middle school being part of
Broward County.
Dania Women's Club
social last sunday.
12.2 Commissioner Cook
Commissioner Cook commented on the success of
Government Day" and commended the lndividualsparticipated.
"Youth In
who
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vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Grace commented on whether
removal of lawn pyramj"ds in their sr.rale
made part of the swale ordinance.
12.3 Commissioner Grace
Conmissi-oner crace apologized to the Dania Woman's
for not being able to attend their Ice Cream Social
she had another engagement.
CIub
as
Commissioner Grace commented on the need for city staff
members to be present at functions like the "Youth In
Government Day" and encouraged more participation.
Mayor McEIyea stated that he
of this event.
was not properly informed
city Attorney Adler stated that the ordinance adopted
last year clarified what could be left in the swale
areas and that it has been determined that laxn
pyramids are considered dangerous and are not to be
placed on city property but that residents can have
them in their own yards.
Commissioner Grace said
company in Dania would
personal property from
being towed aHay.
the residents
areas being
she was informed that a towing
not allow persons to removetheir vehicles when they were
Mayor McEIyea commented that individuals should be
allowed to remove personal items from their vehicles as
long as there is no hold placed on vehicles for legal
reasons and depending on who initiated the cafl.
Commissioner Grace commented on complaints she is
receiving regarding policeman using excessive force in
Dani a .
Commander Hernandez stated that he has always been
available to hear Iegitimate complaints regarding
excessive force but that he has not received any in thepast year. Commander Hernandez stated that he feels
individuals are most likeIy complaining due to being
arrested and stated that he will continue to be
available should anyone want to make a legitimate
compLaint regarding excessive force being used.
Commissioner Grace commented on
aLong Stirling Road.
the parking problem
12.4 Vice Mayor Mikes
Vice Mayor Mikes expressed a need
communication and notification on
the Commission like the "Youth In
for better
events that ef f ect
Government Day".
Vice Mayor Mikes reported that the Greenbelt
breakj.ng took place last week and that it j.s
construction.
ground
under
Vice Mayor Mikes stated that he is receiving more and
more complaints about railroad horns being blown after
1-0:00 p.m. and asked City Manager FIatIey to look intothis problem.
Vice Mayor Mikes commented on seawalls being
Dusky Marina and asked City Manager Flatleyhave received the proper permits for this.
built nearif they
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In response to vice Mayor Mikes.
Management Director, stated that
and said that he called EOCB, but
they came out to investigate.
12.5 Mayor McElYea
I{ill Alfen, Growth
he inspected the si.te
he was not sure if
his recent trip to Russi-a
Key to the CitY to odessa,
vice Mayor Mikes inquired into whether the number of
Politica1 signs can be limited and requested the
Political sign Committee look into this.
Vice Mayor Mikes requested that discussion of paving of
swales causing storm drainage problems be discussed at
the next workshop.
vice Mayor Mikes encouraged everyone to complete and
return Lheir ""nsus forms by April 1. 1990 as this i-s
critical to Dania receiving revenue sharing.
Mayor McElyea commented
and stated that he gave
Moscow and Tbilisi-.
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on
the
Thi s
In response to Conmissioner Bertino's concern regarding
the keepinq of meetinq tapes, wanda Mullikin. City
Clerk. stated that her department is responsible for
conmission meeting tapes and informed the Commission
that she follows state laws regarding the destruction'
City clerk Mullikin stated that after the minutes have
beei transcribed and approved by the Commission, the
tapes must be retained for one year. City cl-erk
Muilikin stated that she retains these tapes longer
than a year and requested the Commission advise her if
they wi;h her to retain them even longer. Commj'ssioner
Bertino requested they be kept 5 to 7 years '
reguLar commission meeting was then adjourned'
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