HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-10-09 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes}IINIIfES
DANIA CITY CO}T}IISSION
REGUI.,AR I,IEETING
ocIlcBER 9, 1990
INVOCATION BY WANDA T,IULI,IKIN
PI,EDGE OF AL,LEGIANCE
ROLL CALI.,:
Present :
llayor :vice uayor:
conDissioners:
charles HcElyea
Bob ltikes
Jean Cook
Bobbie Grace
ilohn Bertino
Frank Adler
Robert Flatley
I{anda }tulIikin
circitcit
yAyltyc
ttorney:
anager:lerk:
*coDnissioner cook asked llargo Tavss, representing the I'lenorial
Hospital Blood Bank Progran, to address the Commission and
audience on the need for donating blood.
ltargo Tavss stepped forrard to explain that only 5t of the
population donates blood but that 95t of the population will need
blood sometine in their lifeti[e. !'!s. Tavss reported that there
is a shortage of blood at lle[orial Hospital and informed the
public that a blood drive is being conducted in co-sponsorship
vith the civic Association of Dania and flollyrrood Federal Bank-
Ms. Tavss stated that the blood drive rifl be held at the
Hollyxood Federal Bank Branch on Dania Beach Boulevard Friday.
November 2 fron 1O:00 a.m. to 1:00 p-m. and 2:30 p.n. to 6:00
p.u. Ms. Tavsa encouraged participation in this blood drive-
tupon Commissioner Bertino's request, Beulah lJair stepped forward
to explain that a Public Ayareness Gathering is scheduled for
t{ednesday, october 10, 1990, to emphasize the need for schoo}
zone flashing lights at Olsen ltiddle and Dania EleEentary
schools- Ms. L,air explained that she has been in contact with
senator Larry smith's Office and that she will be writing a
letter to the Governor's office in an effort to obtain these
flashing lights- lla. Lair reported that she has contacted the
Paln Beach Traffic Departuent in order to obtain a list of
schools Hho have these lights.
Roxanne Knight stepped foruard to encourage
event and expressed the danger for children
Highray without the flashing lights.
participation in this
crossing Federal
Uayor ltcElyea nentioned that several deaths have occurred in this
area due to not slowing the traffic down-
AT THTS TIME. ITEU 3.1 gAS HEARD
Connissioner Grace presented a plaque to the city of Dania fron
the Kiwanis CIub for their support in the 'Kiranis Youth In
covernnent PrograD' for 1989 and 1990. coinissioner Grace
cornended Cornissioner Cook for being appointed President of the
KiHanis club.
Mayor lrcElyea expressed appreciation to the Kiwania Cfub and
commended Conmissioner cook for her appointnent.
1REGULAR MEETING ocroBER 9. 1990
PRESENTATIONS
PULI.,ED FROT,I CONSENT AGENDA
Conmissioner Bertino requested to reDove iten L.9 addendum iten,
vice trtayor Mikes requested to rerove 1.5 and 1.8 and Connissioner
Grace requested to remove 1.5 from the Consent Agenda.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
l.linutes
August 27. workshop meeting
September 10. workshop meeting
September 19, workshop meeting
September 25, regular meeting
A motion was made by Commi-ssioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to approve the consent agenda as read
by City Attorney AdIer. The motion passed unanimously'
PUI,I,ED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Adfer requested to remove
need to be nade to the resolution.
item 1.7 as some changes
Mikes to
to adopt a
1.1
7.2
1.3
1.4
R e solut ions
1.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the
resolution i-nstructing its voLing delegates to the
Nationat League of Cities Convention and the Fforida
League of ciiies Convention to refrain from voting for
or otherwise participating in the endorsement of
candidates for public office.
Commissioner Grace requested vice Mayor
respond to why he feels there is a need
resolution on this matter.
Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that Dania's voting
deleqates were appointed by resolution and due to the
recent controversial subject of endorsing political
candidates with the League of cities, he felt it was
necessary for Dania to set a policy to not endorse
political candidates.
After further discussion, a motion was made by Vice
Mayor Mikes, seconded by Commissi.oner Bertino to adopt
thi6 resolution.
The motion passed on the following rolL caII vote:
1-.6 City Attorney Ad1er read the title of the resolution
approving that certain contract betHeen the American
federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
locaI 3535 and the City of Dania covering the period from
October 1, 1990 through september 30, 1991 .
commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McEIyea-Yes
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to adopt the resolution.
The motion passed on the f ollor'uing ro11 call vote:
Commi ssioner
Commi ssioner
Commiss ioner
Bertino-yes
cook - ye s
Gr ace -yes
2REGUI,AR MEETING ocToBER 9, 1990
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissi-oner Bertino-Yes
Comrnissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McEIyea-yes
1.7 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution
approving that certain service agreement between Dania and
NiLk uavarro, as Sheriff of Broward County. Mr. Adler made
changes to page 12 in the first paragraph last sentence fo
read "Said amount shall be due and payable on or before
october l-, 1991 and october 7, 7992* and on page 18 the
paragraph for Article XXI: TOWING was changed by correcti'ng
Lach "fianchisee" word to the word "vendors" along with
minor grammatical changes throughout the paragraph'
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to adopt the resolution with the changes
made to the agreement as stated by City Attorney Adler'
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
1.8 City Attorney Adler read the title of the resolution
authorizinq Curtis & Curtis Law Firm to beqlin the necessary
1eqa1 process to cause the Broward County Aviation
nepartment to release the date used to generate the 1995
noise contour lines and the single event profiles; and
providing for an effective date.
vice Mayor Mikes stated that there has been frustration in
obtaining information from the Broward County Department of
Aviation and the fact that thi.s information impacts the City
of Dania directly, he felt a resolution should be adopted'
vice Mayor Mikes stated that since he has requested this
item be placed on the agenda, the Airport has responded with
a nunber of items. Vice Mayor Mikes suggested that staff
review these items received to be sure its sufficient for
purposes of the PubIic hearing.
A motion was made by vice Mayor Mikes, seconded by
Commissioner cook to continue the adoption of this
resolution until the next regular meeting of october 23'
1990 in order for staff to review information received from
the Airport.
The motion passed on the following roll calI vote:
1.9 Mayor McElyea read the title of the resolution
approving grant agreement between the State of Florida
oe-partnent of Natural Resources and the city of Dania,
relating to a bike Path.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to adopt this resolution-
City Manager Flatley informed the Commisslon that this
project is out for bid and should be awarded at the end of
the-month and that construction should begin on the bike
path in November or early December. Mr. Flatley mentioned
ttrat this project will cost Dania S50.000 grant money and
that the State Department of Transportation is going to
contribute al"most an equal amount-
The motion passed on the following roII call vote:
3REGUI,AR }TEETING ocroBER 9, l-990
AT THIS TTME, ITE}T 7.5 TIAS DISCUSSED
2 . PROCI,AI.IATIONS NONIi
3. BIDS
C & [, tlel1 Dri 1l ing
Miami, Florida
3.1 Mayor McElyea asked if there were any further bids
to be received for the Cemetery Sprinkler System.
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, and seconded
to close the receipt of bids and open the bids received
for the cemetery Sprinkler System- The motion passed
unanimous 1y .
City Manager FIatley read the following bids received
for the automation of the Cemetery Sprinkler System at
woodlawn & Memorial cemetery:
smith wel"1
Hollywood,
Drilling
Florida
s24,620.00
26, 955.00
25,822.0O
INCI,T'DED
s3,800
24,900.00
45,988.00
I,I.A. Brook & sons
Dania, FLorida
(TITIS BID WAS NOT READ CORRECTLY AS THE BIDDER
A DONATATION OF A 20 H.P. P(,}{P AT A SAVINGS OF
FOR A TOTAI, BID AXOIJNT OF S22,022.OO).
I-,a$,n Sprinkler Service & SUPPIY
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
A Landscaping & sprinkler Co-
Miramar, Florida
A motion was made
Commissioner Cook
city Manager for t
next regular meeti
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-Yes
Commiss j-oner Grace-Yes
ommissioner Bertino, seconded bY
urn the bids received over to the
ation and recommendation at the
f October 23, 1990.
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor MCEIyea-Yes
bYctot
abulngo
The motion passed on the folJ-owing rofl call vote:
AT THIS TI}!E, TIIE COI!}!I S S ION RETURNED TO PRESENTATIONS
4. PUBI,IC HEARINGS AND CTTHER REI.,ATED I'IATTERS
4.1 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a
variance request (ve-ag-gO) by Bruno I-'aurenti to al}ohl
the erection of a 6' fence in the front yard (4'
maximu* permitted) for property located at 243 SE 5
Street. City Attorney Adfer mentioned that this
variance was continu"d fron September 25, l99o regular
meeting.
fiill Allen informed the commisslon that the petitioner
advised him that he would not be able to attend this
meeting and requested a continuance untj-1 the regular
meeting of October 23, L990.
A motion was made by commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Grace io continue vA-49-90 as requested by
Bruno L,aurenti to allow the erection of a 6' fence in
the front yard for property located at 243 SE 5 street
to the regular meeting of october 23, 1990'
4REGULAR I.{EETING ocroBER 9, 1990
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
4.2 City Attorney Adler informed the Commission of a
variance request (vA-50-90) by Bryan Beckuith for
construction of a flat wall sign for property located
at 140 North Federal Highway with the foflowinqt
reques ts :
Commi ssloner
Commi ssioner
Commissioner
Bertino-yes
Cook-ye s
Grace -ye s
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
size (40 sq. ft.
28' (15' naximum
of business is
a) 224 sq.ft. (8' x 28')
permitted);
b) horizontal dimens ion
1n
of
permitted) ;c) sign content (only namepermitted).
Bryan Beckwith presented a color rendering of the
proposed sign to the Commission and explained the need
for this sign in an effort to promote business due to
the location of his business. Mr. Beckwith stated that
he will paint this sign on the wa11 since the DowntoHn
Redevelopment committee may be making changes to sign
requirements in the area so that it could be removed at
a small cost.
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Comrnissioner Grace-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
4.3 City Attorney Adl"er advised the Commission of a
variance request (vA-53-90) by Gabriel M- Bove, the
Stellar Group for vacant property located on the north
side of stl 31 Street, east of Si{ 25 Terrace to al-1ow
5REGULAR MEETING ocToBER 9. 1990
Mayor McElyea opened the pubtic hearinq- Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the
public hearing.
Commissioner Cook clarified that Mr. Beckwith's request
for the sign includes more than just printing the name
of his business and that the additional information on
the sign proposal .is acceptable.
A motion was nade by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to grant approval of variance (vA-50-
90) as requested by Bryan Beckwith with the condition
that the sign will be painted directly on the wa11 as
it does appear on the dimensions requested with the
understanding that if the Downtown Redevelopment
Authority requires removal of the sign that the
petitioner ui1l go along with removal of the sign'
Commissioner Grace mentioned that the Downtown
Redevelopment Agency wi]1 be meeting on october 18 and
requested direction from vice Mayor Mikes, who is
chiirman of this Committee, on whether this variance
should be continued until after the Downtown
Redevelopment meeting.
vice l{ayor Mikes suggested to include in the variance
approval the expiration date of the sigin as the
oowntown Redevelopment Agency will be addressing a new
sign ordinance in APril of 1993.
Commissioner Bertino restated his motion to include the
expiration date of the variance to be April, 1"993'
The motion passed on the following roII cafl vote:
the construction of a warehouse distribution structurewith the following requests:
a) a 10' rear yard setback (20' setback
required);b) 50 parklng spaces (6? spaces required).
Mr. Terry K. Mccaghren, DeRose & Slopey Consulting
Engineers. representing the stellar Group reminded the
Commission that this variance request was continued
from September 25 in order for the City Forrester to
have an opportunity to examine trees on the site to
determine which ones could be renoved, preserved andpossibly transplanted. Mr. McCaghren mentioned that he
has met with l.Iill Alfen and the City Forrester on the
tree issue and that the plans have been revised and
resubmitted with their recomnendations . Mr. Mccaqhren
mentioned that this variance request is for a
refrigerated storaqe warehouse building and that
Broward County requi-res 67 parking spaces and he isproposing 50 parking spaces. Mr. I'tccaghren stated that
he has had a traffic enqineer conduct a study and that
they have determined that 30 parking spaces would be
more than enough to serve the site.
Commissioner Bertino suggested that the additional 17
parkinq spaces required by the County be desiqnated on
the site pfan so in the future they woufd be available
if needed in the event their was a change in the use of
the site.
vJifl Alfen, crowth Management Director, mentioned that
the square footage of this proposed two story buildlng
is just under 30,000 square feet and the building is
Iocated i.mmediately north of I-595 on SW 31 Street.
Mr. Aflen mentioned that the Pl-anning & Zoning has
reviewed this request and recommended approval. Mr.
Alfen stated that the property has a C-1 zoning
classification by Broward County that requires 67
parking spaces and that Dania's requirement would only
be 52 spaces after the five space landscape bonus is
reduced. Mr. A1len feft this request is acceptable
since the petitioner has presented a very nice
landscape pl-an and felt their parking space request is
only 2 under the City's requirement.
Commissioner Bertino requested that
parking spaces be designated on the
future use.
the two additionalsite plan for
I{ilf A1len agreed that this requirement could be added
to the site plan.
I,lill- All-en responded to Commissioner Grace's concern on
if any trees could be transplanted by explaining that
21 paln trees of various variety will be transplanted
on the site, another 17 trees will be repfaced and the
rest rvi-ll be new trees for a requirement of 70 trees on
the site. Mr. Aflen mentioned that there will not be
any excess trees to be gj-ven to the City.
Mayor McEl"yea opened the public hearing. Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed thepublic hearinq.
A rnotion r^ras made by Commissioner Cook. seconded by
Conmissioner Grace to approve 4.3 A for the variance
request (vA-53-90) as requested by the stellar Group.
6REGUIJAR MEETING ocroBER 9, 1990
The motion passed on the following rolf catl vote:
B) Ci-ty Attorney Adler informed the Conmission of thesecond part of this request for site plan (Sp-54-90)
approval for a warehouse distribution facllity.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
as
Commlssioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
City Attorney Adler explained
changes the distance from theskis can be operated.
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
Commissioner Grace to approve site plan (Sp-54-90)
requested by the Stellar Group for a warehousedi6tribution facility with the condition that theadditionaf parking spaces be added to the plan forpossible future use if necessary.
two
Vice Mayor Mikes requested an amendment to the motionthat if the building permits are not pufled on thisproject within 18 months. that the site plan expires
and wiIl require City Commission review again.
Commissioner Bertino added the condition of an 18 monthexpiration date on the site pfan to hls motion.
Mayor McElyea opened the public hearing. Hearing no
one speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed thepublic hearinq.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
4.4 City Attorney Adler read the title of theordinance amending Section 6-17. Article I, Chapter 6of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Operating A Boat
Near Beach".
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
that this ordinance
shore that a boat or jet
A motion was
Comni s s ioner
ordinance to
1990.
made by Commissioner Cook, seconded
crace to continue second reading ofthe next regular meeting of October
bythis
23,
The motion passed on the followinq ro11 call vote:
Conmissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commiss ioner Grace-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
4.5 City Attorney Adler read the title of the
ordinance amending section 5.36, Article 5, Chapter 28
of the Code of ordinances regarding fence height
regulations in the City.
will- All-en, crowth Management Director, explained thefollowing changes being made to this ordinance:
1. To all-ow a 6' high fence on the street sideyard
that runs from the rear of houses to the front. Mr.
A1len mentioned that currently a 6' fence is allowed inthe rear yard and 4' fence is allowed j"n the front yard
and street sideyard;
REGUTAR HEETING 7 ocToBER 9, 1990
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Comnissioner Grace-yes
2. To require the decorative side of a fence to facethe public side of the street;
3. To require the fence to qo all the way to the
sidewalk and not require a setback other than in the
rear yard when j.t abuts an alleyi
4. To measure the heiglht of the fence for the rear
and side yards from the highest elevation adioining the
fence which means from the level of the yard. Mr.
All-en mentioned that there are lots that have been
built up for flooding purposes which means that some
f ences rrriIl be higher than others.
Commissioner Cook mentioned that the purpose for this
ordinance was to try to make the regulations for fences
fair to all citizens as it has not been in the past'
Mayor McEIyea opened the public hearing. Mr. Hugo
Renda expressed opposition to no setback from the
sidewalk and to 6' fences being allowed without the
variance process; Mr. C.F. HilI expressed displeasure
that there have been some fences constructed without
the decorative side facing the pubfic; Ms- Peggy
Breeschoten expressed opposition to fences that are not
maintained and no requirement for landscapingi Mr.
Irving Warman mentioned hls opposition to no setback
requirement from the sidewatk; Mr. Tim Mccfoud
expressed approval and the need for the requirements
li;ted in this ordinance. Ms. Faye Bartelmes expressed
opposition Eo adopting the ordinance and felt that
thlre is a need for 6' fences in some neighborhoods for
security purposes and that these should be considered
hardship cases under the variance process and to waive
all fees in these cases. Hearinq no further comments.
the Mayor closed the public hearing,
Commissioner cook reminded the Comnission and audience
that this proposed ordinance has been discussed several
times over the past year in an effort to eliminate the
problem of some people being glranted 5' fence requests
while others have been denied. Commissioner cook
mentioned that there are persons in the City who have
constructed fences without the proper permits being
obtained and that this is not fair to all citizens'
Commissioner cook felt that there is a need for this
ordinance as the 6' fence can offer better security for
people with children and dogs and felt a need to bring
fente heiqnts in conformity within the City'
vice Mayor Mikes expressed his reasons for retaining
the 6' fence requests under the variance process as
locations are unique and this way the Commission could
retain better control of the construction of fences for
safety, maintenance and conformity reasons.
Mayor McElyea concurred with vice Mayor Mikes that
these fence requests should remain under the variance
process.
Comrnissioner Bertino requested clarification on whether
or not variance fees could be waived on fence requests'
City Attorney Adler advised that fees should not be
waived on anything unless there is a hardship case and
the individual is unable to pay the fees required'
Discussion followed regarding maintenance of fences
the City and Will Allen stated that this issue is
basically covered under the recent property standard
ordinance.
Comnissioner Bertino requested direction from the City
Attorney as to Hhether the type of materials used to
build the fence coul'd be inctuded in the ordinance'
REGUITAR IIEETING I OCTOBER 9, 1990
1n
Vice Mayor Mikes stated that the ordinance cannot
include all fanguage for all situations and restated
the need to go thru the variance process for fence
requests over 4' .
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Vice Mayor Mlkes to continue the second reading of this
ordinance to the next regular meeting of october 23,
1990 in order for city Manager Flatley and Growth
Management Director Atlen to include all building
materials be approved by the Building Department into
the ordinance.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
5.SITE PLANS - None
6. EXPENDITURE REOUESTS
1 Request to place a City of Dania ad in the Chamber
Commerce Annua1 Directory.
City Manager Elatley informed the commission that the
Chanber of Commerce needs two more ads for their Annual
Directory so that they could include a NeHcomers Guide
for new residents to their edition. Mr. Flatley
mentioned that the cost would be $805 for a full page
ad. $505 for a haLf page ad and a 1/3 page is 5340.
Mr. Flatley presented samples of other cities who have
newcomers guides.
Mr. Flatfey responded to Commissioner Cook's request on
where the money would come fron for this by explaining
that contingency funds could be utilized.
A motion was made bY
one page ad.
Commissioner Bertino to approve a
Commissioner Bertino's motion died for lack of a
second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook. seconded by
Commissioner Grace to approve a 1/3 ad page in the
Chamber of Commerce Annual Directory-
The motion passed on the followj"ng ro11 call vote:
6.
of
Commissioner Bertino-yes
commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-Yes
I,]NDER TTEI.I 11.5 COUUISSION CO}O'ENTS, A }TOTION WAS ITIADE TO APPROVE
A 1 PAGE A.D IN TIIE CHA}TBER OT' CO}I}IERCE ANNUAI., DIRECTORY AT A COST
oF $805.0O.
Commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
6.2 Request payment of $9,677.75 to
professional gervices in conjunction
Runway Expansion D. R.I .
City Manager Flatley reminded the commission that they
have previously approved the expenditure of $10'000 for
the professional services of Curtis & Curtis for the
south RunHay Expansion D.R.I. Iega1 processing. Mr.
Flatley requested to pay the first invoice from curtis
& Curtis of 59,677.75 that has been covered under the
first $10,000 expenditure approval . Mr. Ffatley
expressed the serious impact this proiect has on Dania
Edward Curtis for
with the south
REGULAR }IEETTNG 9 ocToBER 9, 1990
directly and requested to retain Curtis & curtis for
further Iega1 advise. Mr. Flatley suggested to
authorize an additional S10,000 maximum expenditure
with reports to be brought back periodically to the
City Commission.
Comrnissioner Cook expressed her concern for
attorney fees and requested clarification on
payment was to be made to Curtis & Curtis-
city Manaqer Flatley presented a brief overview on the
progress that has been made with the assistance of
cr.ii" & Curtis and reported that the present invoice
from Curtis & Curtis covers the services rendered in
accompli-shingl the fol lowing :
1. The City has been instrumental in delaying
public hearing process as things were movinql to
and information was not being made available on
project;
the high
how
the
swiftly
the
the issues wi th
with a
for
a
tremendou s
the County
that could
vice Mayor
& Curtis due
and also
the high
if possible.
3. The City has been able to establish that the
county has to come up with criteria restricting the
south Runway such as curfewing it at night and
restricting it to stage III aircraft;
2. The City has been able to solidify
the County so that they have to come up
preferred runway Program i
4. The City has accomplished the need
environrnental impact assessment;
Commissioner Bertino expressed the need to address
these issues in court as a means to protect residential
homes in the impacted area and stated that the legal
fees to accomplish this wil}. unfortunately, cost the
city alot of money.
5. The City has been able to establish a need for
new 1995 Contour I-,ine study and new Part 150 study'
Commissioner Grace expressed her opposition to paying
these high amounts for 1ega1 assistance from Curtis &
Curtis.
Craig Leonard, representing the NE section of Dania,
."pi6"".a opposition to atiorneys involvement in this
issue.
vice Mayor Mikes explained that there is a
interest to Dania in this leqa1 battle as
has the potential to take certain property
be future tax base for the City of Dania'
Mikes expressed the need to retain Curtis
to their aviation expertise in this matter
felt that there is a need to keep track of
billinq by completing sone tasks in-house
commissioner Cook expressed her concern for the amount
of monies that have already been spent on }egal
assistance in this matter and the need to monitor the
fees from the attorneYs.
Concerned Dania residents stepped forward to express
the need to continue r.rith lega1 assistance, the need to
Hatch the hiqh legaI charges and the need to protect
the resident! in the NE, Melaleuca Gardens, and newly
annexed property west of the City that are directly
affected by the expansion of the airport'
REGULAR MEETfNG 10 ocroBER 9, 1990
vice Mayor Mikes expressed the need
wi.th legal expertise in this project
Dani.a is very significant.
to
as
fight the County
the impact on
that she
& Curtisthat shethe f iqht
Commissioner Cook requested the record to show
was only questioning the statement from Curtis
for clarification of the services rendered but
did not say she wasn't interested in pursuing
against the airport.
A motion was made by
Commissioner Cook toto Edward Curtis for
conjunction with the
Commisgioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-no
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-no
7. DISCUSSION
Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
approve the payment of $9,677.75professional services in
South Runuay Expansion D. R.I.
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McEIyea-yes
Vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
ac t ion
Avenue
ona
from the
for saturday,
Dania. (Comm.
The motion passed on Ehe following roll call vote:
6.3 Request City commission consideration of
continuing the services of Edward Curtis beyond the
S10,000 limit set by the Commission.
A motion was made by Conmissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner cook to approve continuj.ng services of
Edward Curtis for an additional S10.000 over the
S10,000 limit previously set by the Commission.
The motion passed on the following ro11 call vote:
7.1 Broward County Planning Council-
Trafficways Amendment to delete SE 5
Trafficways Plan. (Comm. Cook )
7.2 Initial R.A.P. program is scheduled
october 13, 1990, in several sections of
Bertino)
Commissioner Cook reported that on september 2'7 , Lhe
Broward County Planning Councif took action to delete
the 106' traffic right-of-way on sE 5 Avenue between
sheridan Street and Dania Beach Boulevard from the
Trafficways Plan. Commissioner Cook mentioned that
this street will remain a two lane street and that SE
14th Avenue going into Hollywood was also deleted from
the Trafficlrays Plan.
Commissioner Bertino reported that the R.A.P.(Reconstructive Awareness Program) will begin in the
City of Dania on october 13 and mentioned that it
involves youthful offenders participating in communityservice activities to help clean up Dania.
Kurt EIy mentioned his opposition to bringing youth
from outside Danla which may possibly encourage them to
continue their criminal activity in Dania.
Commissioner Bertino continued to expressto the youth themselves and to obtaining
cleanup the graffiti in the City.
the
f ree
benef i ts
I abor to
Mayor McEIyea expressed his opposition to this proqram
due to the type of individual that will be involved in
REGUI.,AR MEETING 11 OCTOBER 9, 1990
this proqram. uayor McEfyea felt that there is
potential danger to residents.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cook to continue this
item to the next regular meeting. Commissioner Bertino
reminded commissioner Cook that this program has
already been approved and that a motion j.sn't
necessary.
Commissioner Bertino read a memo from Sergeant Cloud,
Bso to Captain carney, BsO Dania District Ix explainingl
the R.A.P. program for better clarification on what
type of individuals are involved. Commissioner Bertino
expressed the need to assist youth in the County in an
effort to deter them from this type of lifestyle.
Commissioner Grace expressed the need to help these
children receive a gecond chance to learn not to
continue with their present criminal activity.
Captain Carney. Bso District xI . explained that this
program is helpful in cleaning up the graffiti in the
CiEy. they receive physica] training by a Marine
sergeant, they are supervised by shrorn deputies and
taken to work sites to perforn the work and are not let
out of the deputies site. Captain Carney explained
that this program has been implemented throughout the
County and that 1aw enforcement has achieved great
success with the youth.
Captain Carney explained that the three phases involve
the physical exerci-se, the community Hork and
counseJ-ing as a means to turn these children around
before it is too 1ate. Captain Carney expressed the
benefits to the children and to the City. Captain
Carney stated that this program will be conducted one
saturday per month in Dania for the communi-ty work
phase of the program on1y.
A motion was made
Commissioner Cook
institute the R. A.
Commissioner Bertino-yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-yes
Commissioner Bertino mentioned
to obtain grants up to S25,000fitter prevention.
Commiss j.oner BerEino, seconded by
reconfirm that Dania wil l
in Dania and that the individuafs
vice-Mayor Mikes-yes
Mayor McElyea-no
by
to
P.
involved in the program wilf not exceed 15.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
7.3 Litter prevention grant program for 1990-91. (Comm.
Bertino)
thatin a
Dania has an opportunityyear to be used for
city Manager Ffatley requested to have an opportunity to
revier.r the application requirements for this grant program
prior to Commission acceptance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to refer this grant prolrram to the City
Manager for review and to continue to the next regular
meeting of october 23, 1990. The motion passed unanimously.
7.4 Discussion on renewing the Aquatic Systems
cleaning selected lakes in the City.
contract for
REGUI.,AR MEETING t2 ocToBER 9, 1990
City Manaqer Flatley expressed a need to meet Hith each
associ-ation of the Meado!,brook Lakes Condominiums to obtain
a written response as to whether they wish the City to be
responsible for cleaning their lake.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino, seconded by
Commissioner Cook to direct City Manager Flatley to obtain
written conflrmation from each association of the
Meadowbrook Condominiums on Hhether they wish the city to be
responsible for cleaning their lake. The motion passed
unanimously.
ITEITI ? . 5 WAS HEARD AFTER ITEU 1.9 ADDENDW TTEIT!
Marcia Beach, attorney with Holland & Kni.ght, stepped
forward to represent Michael Katzin reqarding his
expiration of the variance granted on March 28, 1989.
Ms. Beach requested an additional 18 month extension on
SP-08-89 as they have been in the process of obtaining
dredge and fill permits and working out a mitigation
plan on the northern part of the site.
A motion uas made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by
Commissioner Grace to grant the extension on SP-08-89
for an addi-tional 18 months for the Katzin I'larehouse '
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
7.5 Review of SP-08-89
Road/NETAvenue-time
granted.
7.6 Request to approve
negotiations may begin
services contract.
(Katzin Warehouse) at TaYlor
has efapsed on variance
vice-Mayor Mikes-Yes
Mayor McElyea-yes
ranking of engineering firms so
for a general engineering
commissioner Bertino-Yes
Commissioner Cook-yes
Commissioner Grace-Yes
AT TIIIS TII.IE, THE COMMISSION RETURNED TO 4.1
A motion was made by Commissioner Bertino,
Commissioner cook to approve the ranking of
firms as follows so neqotiations may begin
general engineering services contract:
seconded by
engineeringfor a
Bea ch )
1
2
3
Berry & Calvin, Inc. (HoIlywood. Fl)
Craig A. Smith and Associates (Pompano
Keith & Schnars, P'A. (Ft. Lauderdale)
The motion passed unanimouslY.
7.7 City Manager Flatley informed the Commission that
the city has received a qrant to purchase a S10,000
Life Pac for the Dania Fire Rescue Department'
7.8 Discussion of the City's program to generate a
positive vote for Dania on November 6-
City Manager Flatley mentioned that he would like to
mail out a new brochure called "Dania Now" to
approximatelY 1,000 registered voters in the proposed
annexation area, Melaleuca Gardens and NE section who
are impacted by the transformation of the south Runway
to commercial traffic. Mr. FIatIey explained that the
cost for two mailings would be approxi-mately $2,000 and
that it will be mailed out prior to the November 1
scheduled meeting on the Runway Expansion.
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Mr. Flat1ey informed the Commission that a cookout has
been schedufed October 27 at 6? 30 p.m- at Dania City
Half in an effort for residents in the proposed
annexation area to meet residents in Dania' Mr'
E1atley mentioned that there will also be a "Red Ribbon
Ceremony" i-n cooperation with Bso-
Mr. Flatley reported that two Dania "Watch Us Grow"
signs have been installed; one in front of the Tropical
Acies Restaurant and one in front of the Spiced Apple
Restaurant. Mr. FlaEley mentioned that the "vote Yes"
handouts are being placed in various locations in the
City and suggested that the Commission tour some of the
neighborhoods the weekend before the election to
disiribute "You and I Make Dania Beautiful" tee shirts'
Mr. Flatley mentioned that the members of the Broward
County Planning Council wifl be available at- the
NovemLer 1 meeting scheduled on the Alrport Expansion
Project to receive input from Dania citizens.
Mr. Flatfey stated that he will go forward with the
projects described unless the Conmission has other
suggestions or opposition.
vice Mayor Mikes commented on the need for citizen
invofvement in the meeting scheduled November l-
regarding the Airport Expansion Proiect as the property
values of the homes in the impacted areas could be
decreased by the County by 25 to 30* if they are
allowed to go f or!,ard with the expansion. Vice Mayor
Mikes mentioned that Dania has had to carry the
majority of the burden for the f iqlht to protect
residents in the airport area as Ft. I-,auderdale has not
taken a strong position against the County or Airport.
After further discussion, Vice Mayor Mikes suqlgested
sendlng the brochure in an envelope with a personal
letter from the Mayor or City Manager.
8 . APPOINTI.TENTS
8.1 Adoption of resolution appointing Utilities
Director.
City Manager Flatley informed the Conmission that the
appticant. Paul Lee, has advised him that he now
requires a starting salary above $50,000.
Due to the fact that the City cannot afford Mr. L,ee's
salary request, the Commission decided to conduct
another workshop meeting to review again the
qualifications of the other candidates that have
already been interviewed for the position of Utillties
Director.
9. CTTIZENS. COMMENTS - NONE
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1-0.1 City Manager
10.1.1 city Manager Flatley reminded
Commission that the next workshop meeting
for October 16 at 8:00 P.m.
the
is scheduled
]-0.1.2 City Manager Flatley commended wanda
Mu1likin, Marie Jabalee and their staff for winning the
ceneral Finance officers Award for the second
consecuti.ve year. Mr. FlatleY mentioned that a plaque
wilf be presented to the city in a couple months.
REGULAR MEETING l4 OCTOBER 9, 1990
10.2 City Attorney no comments
11. COMMISSION COMHENTS
L1.1 Commi-ssioner Bertino
Commissioner Bertino mentioned the tree planting
ceremony that took place at Griffin Park in memory of
Pat Mealy's wife, He1en. Commissioner Bertino
commended Mr. Mealy for his involvement in civic work
in the area west of the city.
Comnissioner Bertino mentioned that collins Elementary
school is going to be involved in his Military Honor
RoI] Program. Commissioner Bertino said that pictures
of students who attended ColIins Elementary that are
involved in the military wil"1 be displayed in the
cafeteria of the school to give students good ro11
models.
Commissioner Bertino requested City Manager Fl-at1ey toproperly remove the tree limb from Judy Usifer's tree.
Commissioner Bertino requested that the video camera
being used for Code Enforcement also be used for
variance requests.
11.2 Commissioner Cook
Commissioner Cook mentioned the success of the
beautiful ceremony for Helen Mealy and informed
Commission of the many political personalities
attended.
Commissioner Grace reconfirmed her concern for
residents who are being impacted by the Airport
Expansion.
Commissioner Cook mentioned that she has received many
ca11s regarding trash problems in the City and that the
street lights continue to be a probl-em.
11.3 Commissioner Grace
Commissioner Grace expressed her apoloqy for not being
able to attend the Helen Meafy ceremony as she was
working in Fort Lauderdale.
Commissioner Grace informed the Commission that Myrtle
corbin's mother has passed away.
Ehe
tha t
the
Runway
11.4 Vice Mayor Mikes
11.5 Mayor McElyea
Mayor McElyea suqtgestedthat has been used on a
few weeks as he doesn't
has a need for it.
to return the intercom system
temporary basis over the past
feel the Dania City Commission
Kurt EIy commented onMullikin Park.
the nice park bench design at
REGIJLAR I.tEETING 15 ocToBER 9, 1990
vj.ce Mayor Mikes requested the City Manager to look
into Berry & Calvin applying to the Army Corp of
Engineers for permits to install tHo pilings at the
Melaleuca Gardens Boat Ramp. Vice Mayor Mikes
suggested to use 10" pressure treated timber for the
pilings.
Bill Hill conmented on enforcing harsher penalties to
deter the qraffiti problem in the City.
Kurt EIy requested the Commission to reconsider the
action taken on the size of the ad in the chamber of
Commerce Annual DirecEory from a 1/3 page to a fu1l
page ad.
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace, seconded by
Commissioner Bertino to reconsider agenda item 6.1
regarding the size of the ad that the City wiII place
in the chamber of Commerce Annual Directory. The
motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Commissioner Grace. seconded by
Commissionfor the NafuI1 page
Di rec tory
unani-mousI
erti
ad
at
v.
Bertino to use the logo that will be used
onal L,eague of Cities and to advertise a
in the Chamber of Commerce Annual
a cost of $805.00. The motion passed
City Attorney Adler suggested to have a new plaque
placed at Mullikin Park in comrnemoration of Sidney
Mullikin who was killed in the Korean l{ar and due to
his heritage in Dani.a. tlayor McElyea suggested to have
this discussion placed on the workshop neeting of
October 16.
This regular commission meeting was then adjourned.
YOR-C s ER
CITY CI-,ERK_AUDITOR
REGULAR I.IEETING 16 ocroBER 9, 1990
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