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DANIA CITY COUMISSION
REGUI,AR II{EETING
JUNE 12, 1990
INVOCATION BY WANDA MUI,I,IKIN
PI.,,EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor :Vice Mayor :
Commissioners:
At torney :
Manager:
Clerk:
Charles McElyea
Bob Mikes
Jean Cook
Bobbie Grace
ilohn Bertino
Frank Adler
Robert Flatley
Wanda Mul- I ikin
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*"Broward Make IE Shine" award to clenn Morris
Mr. Jim Weinberg, Broward Make It Shine program,
presented a video tape made in honor of Glenn Morrisand the five other Broward County winners, incooperation of environmental i st ; Marjorie StonemanDouglas.
After the video presentation. Glenn Moris steppedforward to express his appreciation for winning thisaward and commended Faye l{alker, Leader of the DaniaGirl Scout Troop, along with the 20 girl scouts whorecently assisted him in planting drought-res i s tenttrees and shrubs at the new soon-to-be park on NW 14t.h
way .
City Manager Ffatley informed the audience and
Commission that clenn Morris is a Board Member of theBroward County Soil & Water Conservation Board and thathe has recently obtained a Masters Degree in MarineSciences. Mr. Flatley commended clenn Morris for hismany accomplishments for and on behalf of the City ofDania and Broward County aside from his outstandingperformance as the City's Captain of the Lifeguards atDania Beach.
clenn Morris commended Dania,s Management for theircooperation with the Broward County Soil & WaterConservation Board and Broward Make It Shine program.
Mayor McElyea commended Glenn Morris on behalf of theentire Commission for his efforts.
*"Take Pride In Dani a,,1. Dania Posse2. Swale Cleanup
(Mayor McElyea )
Mayor McElyea informed the audience of two projectscalled the Dania posse and the Swale Cleanup that willbegin in July in cooperation with the Dania Commission.Mayor McEIyea explained that with regards to the SwaIeCleanup Project, he will purchase trash bags and offer50 cents for every baq filled ni,th swale trash tochildren participating in this program.
1REGULAR MEETTNG iILTNE 12, 1990
PRESENTATIONS
1
Commissioner crace commended Mayor McElyea for his
cleanup ideas and commended the Commission for their
efforts in doing something very positive for the City.
City Manager Flatley added that the Dania Posse Program
is funded by the Citizens of Dania and private business
and reported that $400 has been raised with promises of
S1,000 fron major businesses in Dania. Mr. Flatley
mentioned that the Dania Posse consists of the Mayor,
Commissioners and himself who will award T-shirts with
the words "You and I Make Dania Beautiful" to
individuals arrested for r^rorking on their property.
Mr, Flatley nentioned that alf citizens are wefcome to
become a part of the Posse.
*Commander Carney, BSo, stepped forward to present a
plaque, sponsored by Mr. Ronnie Mi11er of Mr. Clean Car
Wash, to the individuafs that make up the Criminaf
Investiqations Division of Dania for their
accomplishments durinq the month of May. Commander
Carney commended the foffowing individuals and reported
on their accomplishments for the month; sgt. Pete
Kronus, sst. Mike Menge. Det. 'fames Fondo, Det. Robert
L,anderville and Det. Timmy Moran.
Conmander Carney expressed his appreciation for beinggiven the opportunity to present this presentation and
requested to conduct this presentation on a monthlybasis. The Commission aqreed to continue this program
on a monthly basis and commended each individual .
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes
1.1 },,ay 22, regular neetingf
Bi 11s
L.2 Approval of bills paid for month of April 1990-
Resolut ion
1-3 City Attorney Adler read the title of the
resolution declaring ilune 10, 1990, as "ir.A. Ely Day"in honor of his exemplary life as an educator ofdistinctioni and providing for an effective date.
1,.4 City Attorney Adler read the title ofresolution approving the agreement between
Erplolment and Training Administration and
Danla; and providing for an effective date.
the
Broward
the City of
Ordinances (First Reading)1.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the
ordinance approving the plat of "Cruisin USA", samebeing: Parcel A accordinq to the plat of "Duke & DukeSubdivision" as recorded in Pfat Book 124, Page 48 ofthe public records of Brorard County, Florida; saidlands lying in the City of Dania. Brouard CountyFlorida, containing 12-0105 acres more or less; and
acceptingr the dedication for public use of aII streets,
highways and alleys as shown on said plat of 'CruisinUSA'. city Attorney Adler stated that this property islocated at the NE corner of Stirling Road & I-95.
REGUIjAR MEETING aIUNE 12, 1990
1.5 City Attorney Adfer read the title of the
ordinance rezoning the foflowing described lands, to-
wit: Parcel I: a portion of Parcel "A". Duke & Duke
subdivision, as recorded in plat book 124, page 48,
Broward County records, being more particularfy
described as folloxs: beqin at the most southwesterly
corner of said parcel "A'. said point also being the
lntersection of the South line of said Parcel A and the
East right-of-xay llne of interstate 95 (State Road No.
9); thence North 00018'13' East along said East right-
of-way liae, a distance of 15.80 feeti thence North
06"42' 59" East, along said East right-of-r*ay line. a
distance of 88.48 feet to the point of curvature of a
curve concave to the west having a radius of 5929-65
feet and a centraf angle of O2o24' 56"; thence
Northerly, along said east right-of-way line, an arc
distance of 250-OO feet; thence North 87054'08" East a
distance of 36-94 feet to the East plat linits of the
sald Duke & Duke Subdivision, also beinq the West plat
linits of the Krilich P1at, as recorded in Plat Book
142. Page 19. Brouard county Public Records, thence
South 01021'28" East, along said common plat fimits, a
distance of 351 .03 feet; thence South 87054'08' llest, a
distance of 79.72 feet to the point of beginninq; said
Iands lying in the city of Dania, Broirard county.
Fforida. containing 0-4655 acres. nore or lessi and
Parcel II: Parcel 'B" according to the Krilich
Plat as recorded in Plat Book 142, Page 19 of thepublic records of Broward county, Florida, said lands
lying in the city of Dania, Broward county Florida,
contaj-ning 3.6315 acres, [ore or ]ess; fron present
zoning classification to C'2 zoning classificati-on
under the provisions of Ordinance No. 100 of the City
of Dani-a, Florida, as amended. This property locatedat the NE corner of stirling Road and I-95.
Addendum ltem
1.7 city Attorney Adler read the title of the
Resolution ln support of City of Holfywood ordinance
amending the l-and use designation for propertygenerally located at 3300 Griffin Road. fron the
BroHard County land use designation of 'L,ow Hedlun,Residential (five to ten dwelling units per acre) " to
the City of Hollywood Land Use Designation of "General
Business".
A notion was made by Conmissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to approve the Consent Agenda as
read by City Attorney Adler-
The notion passed on the following rofl call vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Irlayor l*rcElyea-yes
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PROCL,AUATf oNS none
B IDS
3.1 City Manager Flatfey recommended the Commission
accept the bid received from Mr. Kurt Ely in the amountof 5800 for the 1971- Chevrolet truck and to reject thealternate bid of S1,000 for afl four surplus vehicles.
3REGULAR MEETING .ruNE 12, 1990
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to accept the recommendation fromCity Manager Flatfey and accept the $800 bid received
from Mr. Kurt E1y for the 1971 Chevrolet truck and toreject the alternate bld of $1,000 for all four surplus
vehicles .
The motion passed on the following ro11 cafl vote:
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Commi s s ioner
Comml s s ioner
Commissioner
Bertino-yes
Cook-ye s
Grace -ye s
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
A]len to present his
PUBIJIC HEARINGS AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS-none
SITE PIJANS
5.1 City Attorney Alder informed the Commission of arevised site plan (SP-32-90) approval request by Value
Rent-A-Car for property located at 1030 Taylor Road.
Ed E1we}l. Elwe1f Construction, 11-04 Nw lst Street. Ft.
Lauderdafe, Florida stepped forward to explain that dueto hrater restrictions and other considerations. Va1ueRent-a-car decided to remove the idea of a reflecting
pond at the entrance of the property. Mr. Elwel1 couldnot answer why he needed approval of a revised siteplan as he explained the original site plan approved bythe Commission did not show the reflecting pond.
Commissioner Cook
recommendation on
asked Mr. Willthis request.
will A11en, crowth Management Director.approval of this revised site ptan withto be added as sholJn.
recommended
sod and trees
WilI Allen informed the Commission that the original,site plan approved by the Commission did not show thereflecting pond but that the landscaping plan attachedto the site plan did show the pond and that Mr. EIweIIhad to come before the Commission to obtain approvaL to
remove this pond from his project.
Commissioner Bertino expressed his opposit j-on toremoving the pond as he felt thls Hould enhance thebeauty of the building and property in that area.
Mayor McE]yea expressed his concern for the four flagpoles shown on the site plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded byCommissioner Grace to approve this revised site plan asrequested by Value Rent*a-car with the understandingthat there will only be one flag pole and additionalsod and trees will be included as originally presented.
4REGUI-,AR IITEETING JUNE 12, 1990
City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that theother three vehicles wil-l be sent to a City that isholding an auction in an effort to obtain the bestprice possible.
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearinq. Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed thepublic hearing.
The motion failed on the following ro11 caII vote:
5.2site
9240
Vice-Mayor Mikes-no
Mayor McElyea-no
City Attorney Adler informed the Commission ofplan approval request for a warehouse building
square feet by Frank Kunzig.
Due to the petitioner not being present, Vice Mayor
Mikes made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Bertinoto continue this site plan request by Frank Kunzig to
the next regular meeting of June 26, l99O and requested
more detailed plans be submitted reflecting plan
numbers and dates.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
a
of
ato
7.! City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of
request by the Florida Department of Transportation
waive permit fee for storm drainage along Tigertail
Road from Bryan Road to the C-10 canal.
Commiss ioner
Commissioner
Commi s s ioner
Bertino-yes
Cook-yes
Gr ace -ye s
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
Vice-Mayor Mlkes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
City Manager Flatley recommended approval of this
request and informed the Cornmission of letters he hasreceived from other municipalities who have waived thepermit fees for storm drainage for the Florida
Department of Transportation.
A moti-on was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
Commissloner Grace to deny this request.
The motion passed on the follouing roll call vote:
City Manager Flatley responded to Commissioner Gracetsinquiry that he will advise the Commlssion when hereceives information from the Department ofTransportation on when and how long Bryan Road witl beclosed for completion of this project i-n order toadvise Dania residents.
8. APPOINTMENTS
8.1 A moti-on was made by Commissioner Bertino,
seconded by Commissioner Cook to nominate Tim McCtoudand BuIa Lair as fifth rnember alternate of the CivilService Board to be elected by the employees.
The motion passed on the following ro11 calf vote:
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissi,oner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
5REGUIJAR MEETING iIUNE 12, 1990
Commissioner Bertino-no
Commissioner Cook-yes
Conmissioner Grace-yes
6. EXPENDITURE REOUESTS-none
7. SPECIAI, REQUESTS
9 DI SCUS S TON
9.1 Vice Mayor Mikes advised the Commissi.on of aproposed hazardous materials incinerator to beconstructed on the south end of Port Everglades. ViceMayor Mikes explained that in addition to burninq bio-hazardous materials. which is being done by the Multi-dyne and Sani-med facilities further north in theCounty, this facility intends to burn up to 3 mill-ionpounds a month. Vice Mayor Mikes stated that thisfacility wiII not only qualify to burn bio-hazardous
materi-af s but also hazardous materials in a number ofclassifications .
Vice Mayor Mikes made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to advise Port Everglades ofDania's opposition to going forward with this proposedincinerator facility due to this bej,ng against the bestinterest of protecting the health and welfare of theresidents of the City of Dania.
Commissioner Bertino suggested to go a step further andresearch 1egal recourse that the City could exerciseindependently of atI of the other agencies andindividuals i.nvolved and, if we can, to direct CityAttorney Adler to move forward.
City Attorney Adler stated that he will prepare aletter to the City of Hollywood expressing oppositionto them issuing a permit for Port Everglades for this
pro j ect .
Vice Mayor Mike's
ca 1l vote :
motion passed on the following ro11
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
9.2 Mayor McBlyea advised the Commlssion of the numberof complaint.s he receives from residents in the
Meadowbrook area, near the Winn Dixie Shopping Center.regarding the noise j-n the early hours of the morningbeing made by garbage contractor trucks picking-up
garbage from dumpsters in that area.
City Attorney AdIer informed the Commission that thehours for pick-up of qarbage is included in the
Seacoast contract but not included in the City Code andsuggested an ordinance be prepared to add this to theCity Code .
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded
Commissioner Cook to prepare an ordinance statinggarbage pick-up service cannot begin until 7:00 aDania.
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During Administrative Reports under iteu 11.2 for theCity Attorney, Commissioner Grace and Commissioner Cookwithdres this motion as they were advised by the cityattorney that it was not necessary.
City Attorney Adler stated that he would have thisordinance prepared for the next regular meeting of ,June26.
6REGULAR MEETING JUNE 12, 1990
9.3 Commissi-oner Bertino reported that he and City
Manager Flatley met with Senator Foreman sorne monthsago regarding the completion of the bikepath alongDania Beach Boulevard. Commissioner Bertino reportedthat Iegislative approval has been obtained for Daniato receive S50,000 from the State and the FloridaDepartment of Transportation possibfy paying anyadditional costs to complete thls bikepath.
9.4 On the subject of Modetlo Park, Commissioner Gracecomplained about the lack of proper management to thepark building, personnel attitude, lack of maintenanceand repairs to the pool , high costs to the families forthe summer program, needed playground equipment andproper spending of the $154,000 allocated thls year.
Commissioner Grace expressed a need for this park to berun as a community minded operation and the need tolook out for the children and families who utilize thispark in that area.
Commissioner Grace suggested a workshop group beorganized to insure the needs of the park are being metand to ensure that the staff working at the park arequalified and happy in their positions for the bestinterest of the chi ldren.
City Manager Flatley recommended to meet hrith
Commissioner Grace to discuss better communication andcoordination of the programs and repairs for the park.
City Manager Flatley reported that there are equalbudget amounts for Modello Park and Frost Park of
$154,000 each.
Commissioner Cook mentioned that a few weeks back sherequested a price quote on extending the fence about 30feet on the northwest end and southeast end near theball parks along with repairing or replacing the dugoutnet at Modello Park. Commissioner Cook requested City
Manager Flatley to look into these two items in aneffort to accomplish them in the very near future.
Commissioner Grace also requested that renaming the
diamond at Modello Park to Kit curry be discussed inthe Workshop Meeting.
City Manager Flatley stated that he would get back to
Commissioner Grace on scheduling thj.s workshop beforethe end of the week.
Mrs. Mildred ilones stepped forward to express herconcerns for the needs at ModeIIo park and lnquiredinto the staff procedures at the Park.
Mayor McBlyea reassured Mrs. .Iones that this issue willbe handled with the City Manager and Conmissioner Graceto resolve the problems at Modello park.
Cf Tf ZENS' COItlltlENTS-none
ADMINI STRATIVE REPORTS
11.l- City Manager
11. L.1- Hurricane preparedness
City Manager Flatley reported that monthty meetingshave begun with the Broward Sheriff,s Oftice, DaniaFire Department and critical personnel needed in times
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is near.
will be
pr epare
of a potential disaster since hurricane seasonMr. Flatley mentioned that information meetingsheld in the condominiums and around the Citv t.ocitizens for the hurricane season.
City Attorney Adler stated that a ro11 call
necessary as the Commission directed him to
ordinance and a motion is not required.
City Manager F1atley informed the audience thatdiscussion of Tigertail Park, located at Ravenswood andGriffin Road, will take place at the Workshop Meeting
scheduled June l-9 at 7:30 p.m. and citizenparticipation is welcomed.
11.2 City Attorney
City Attorney Adler stated that he will have the
ordinance prepared relating to the garbage pick-up
service time by the next regular meeting of June 26,
1990.
is notprepare the
Grace withdrew their motion
12. COMI'IISSION COITMENTS
12.1 Commissioner Bertino
Commissioner Bertino commended Harrington and GertrudeHerr for celebratinqr their 65th wedding anniversary and
expressed the positive i-mpact on the community.
Commissioner Bertino expressed a need for having largehiSh 4 wheel drive vehicles available for rescue
workers in the event of floods in the City in relationto hurricane preparedness.
City Manager Flatley mentioned that this type ofvehicle $,as just purchased for the Fire Chief.
Commissioner Bertino urged the public to be especiallycareful with their driving since school is being 1etout for the summer after Thursday.
12.2 Commissioner Cook
Commissioner Cook reported on the beautifulkindergarten graduation ceremony that took place at the
Camp Blanding Day Care Center on Sunday afternoon.
Commissioner Cook commended Dorothy James and Barbara
l,awson for their outstanding contribution to this
ceremony .
Commissioner's
made on item 9
Cook and
2.
Commissioner cook
SE 4th Avenue and5th Street.
requested stop
SE 5th Street be installed at
2nd. Avenue and
of the tractor
area of 6th andthat Code
s igns
and sw
Commissioner Cook mentioned the problem
trailer trucks being parked between the8th street and stated that she is aware
8REGUIJAR I''EETING aruNE 12 . 1990
At this time, City CIerk Mullikin requestedclarification on a roll call bej.ng needed on the motion
made by the Commj-ssion directj-ng City Attorney Adler toprepare an ordinance establishing the garbage pick-up
time in Dania.
Enforcennent is having a difficult time trying to cj.te
these people.
12 - 3 Commissioner Grace
Commissioner Grace expressed appreciationsigns that have been installed near Dania
but requested the Public Works Department
back in that area for better visibility.
for the stop
Elementary
cut the trees
Commissioner crace also commended Mr. & Mrs. Herr forcelebrating their 65th wedding anniversary.
City Manager Flatley advised Commissioner Gracethe graffiti clean-up day in Dania is scheduled
,lune 2 3 .
tha tfor
Commissioner Grace informed the audience and Commission
that Loretta Waiters is havinq her retirement party at
the Caprice Restaurant at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, .Iune
L6.
Commissioner crace mentioned that there will be a
voters reqistration drive being held on Saturday, ilune
16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Robb's Barber shop,
602 NW 1st Street.
Commissioner Grace read a graduation prayer for all of
the 1990 graduating students in Dania.
12.4 vice Mayor Uikes
vice Mayor Mikes reported that. at his request, the
airport donated 14 trees that were going to be
destroyed in relation to the creenbelt project in the
Nautilus Isle area. vice Mayor Mikes confirmed thatairport workers. not Dania workers, were responsible
for hitting a water line that caused a delay in water
service being restored in that area. Vice Mayor Mikes
informed the audience that he personally worked along
with the PubIic works Department to repl-ant these trees
in that area. vice Mayor Mikes informed City Manager
Flatley that the sprinkler timer musL be fixed alonqt
the walf to ensure the trees are properly maintained.
Commissioner Grace also mentioned
should be especially careful with
school is letting out.
City Attorney
regarding the
shor t Iy -
Mayor McElyea commented on
have hit this area and theprepared.
that the publ ictheir driving s ince
the previous hurricanes that
need for persons to be
Adler mentioned that the ordinancepolitical signs should be prepared
Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned the need for an ordinance to
be prepared to better control the left over trash after
garbage has been picked up especially in duplex areas
and the need for property olrners to supply additionaltrash containers.
vice Mayor Mikes mentioned the need for the commissionto be notified by the City Manager when a DRI request
comes into the city so that the impact of these
requests can be workshopped immediatel-y.
12.5 Mayor McElyea
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Vice Mayor llikes mentioned the importance for residentsto take evacuation notices serious.
This regular commission meeting was then adjourned.
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TY CLERK_AUDITOR
REGULAR MEETING 10 JtNE 12, 1990