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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-06 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission to order on Monday, May 6, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Gertrude Mishkin, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Assistant City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. 1. MAY $ 2002 AGENDA ITEMS: a. Item No. 7(b) RADIO COMMUNICATION SITE - RAMADA PLAZA RESORT BUILDING: (TR9763) Executing a lease agreement with VL Building West DBA Ramada Plaza Resort for an antenna site on the Ramada Plaza Resort Building for the city's radio communication system for a period of five years with two additional five year renewal options at a cost of $60 per month. IT Director Levent Sucuoglu gave a presentation. Vice Mayor Portner asked about the city's other sites and maintenance. IT Director Sucuoglu said the city's system includes antennas on the tower at the water plant and the roof of the Spectrum Building on Commercial Blvd. The manufacturer provides annual preventative maintenance. b. Item No. 7(f) AGREEMENT - CANAL LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS: (TR9769) Executing an agreement with Service of Professionals, Inc. for providing installation of canal level monitoring stations utilizing the South Florida Water Management District Contract C-12523 effective May 24, 2001 through May 24, 2002; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $68,305; authorizing budget transfers necessary for proper accounting procedures. Project Manager Amber D'Amato gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the South Florida Water Management District has raised or lowered levels in the location of this system. Project Manager D'Amato responded that the city has been responsible for manually maintaining levels and the new system would be housed at the present location. Vice Mayor Portner asked about possible work force reduction and Project Manager D'Amato said the workforce would not be affected. Mayor Schreiber questioned need versus cost of the system, and Commissioner Roberts spoke about concerns of residents along canals and drainage. Public Works Director Verma discussed stations on the east and west sides of Tamarac and noted the South Florida Water Management District does not allow pumps on the east side. Mayor Schreiber questioned the Woodlands drainage project and Public Works Director Verma said the necessary work is beyond the department's capability. Vice Mayor Portner questioned Item 7(d) on the consent agenda. REVISION TO PERMIT FEE STRUCTURE: (TR9740) Increasing and restructuring Building Department permit fees. Interim Building Official McIntyre gave a presentation and explained that at the May 6, 2002 City Commission Workshop 1 request of Fairbanks Dodge, fee schedules for commercial buildings were revisited since there was no category for parking garages. Vice Mayor Portner questioned the shortfall in the educational fee fund and Interim Building Official McIntyre said the increased permit fee would cover the $5,000 per year shortfall. Commissioner Roberts asked if other fees were increased and expressed concern about raising residential fees. Interim Building Official McIntyre said other fees, such as irrigation system inspection fees, would increase to cover costs. Interim Building Official McIntyre noted permit turnaround time is 1-3 days and asked that he be contacted if residents have any problems obtaining permits. Vice Mayor Portner asked if the restructuring in Item 10 on the regular agenda would make Tamarac comparable to other cities. AMENDING CHAPTER 12 - LICENSE AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS: (TO1967) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 12, "License and Business Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Tamarac, Florida, by amending Article II, "Occupational Licenses", by amending Section 12-39, "Amount of Fee" to conform with Chapter 205, Florida Statutes; modifying Occupational License fees and classifications and establishing equity between license fees and establishing additional license classifications and fees (Case No. 7-Z-02); providing for codification. Community Development Director King said a 1994 study provided guidelines for municipalities to raise fees, and this is only the 4th or 5th time since 1994 that fees have been increased. Vice Mayor Portner questioned deleted classifications, astrologist fees and real estate broker/agent fees. Community Development Director King explained the deletions are the struck -through language in the ordinance and are uses not applicable to Tamarac. Astrologist fees are consistent with area cities and individual real estate brokers or agents typically pay their own fees, which is more equitable to smaller firms. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about real estate brokers and state licensure. Commissioner Roberts questioned new categories and Community Development Director King said a few have been added, according to trends in the county, to ensure they are in the fee structure. Mayor Schreiber said bond counsel is present to answer questions regarding Items 8 and 9 on the regular agenda. Item 8. UNDERWRITING SERVICES: (TR9772) Motion to approve Resolution authorizing the selection of William R. Hough & Co. for Senior Managing Underwriter in connection with the intent to issue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds not to exceed $13,500,000 to finance the construction of a fire station, a development services building, a public works storage building, parks and recreational facilities, land acquisition, site work, street improvements, and other capital improvements within the City. Item 9. ISSUING SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2002: (TR9674) Motion to approve Resolution supplementing and amending Resolution No. 98-156, as replaced by Resolution No. 99-178 and as further amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 99- 192, authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $13,500,000 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to finance the construction of a fire station, a development services building, a public works storage building, parks and recreational facilities, land acquisition, site work, street improvements, and other capital improvements within the city; fixing certain terms and details of such bonds; authorizing a negotiated sale of such bonds to William R. Hough & Co. pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Contract; approving the May 6, 2002 City Commission Workshop 2 1 form of and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Final Official Statement; selecting a Paying Agent and Registrar and authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement between the city and the Bond Registrar and Paying Agent; ratifying the selection of Financial Guaranty Insurance Company as Bond Insurer and providing for certain matters in connection therewith; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate; authorizing other required actions; providing for severability and an effective date. Vice Mayor Portner spoke about the choice of William R. Hough & Co. 2. DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE - MONTEREY GOLF COURSE: Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner said the golf course is for sale and asked for an expression of interest for City Manager Miller to investigate the purchase price, benefits to the city, and a timetable. Commissioner Roberts questioned why the course is being sold and Mayor Schreiber suggested a study would determine if it would be a benefit for the city to operate a golf course. The Commission agreed that the purchase should be explored and as much information gathered as possible. 3. DISCUSSION OF TRIP TO FATSA, TURKEY: Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner said he is completing a journal of his trip for distribution and asked to delay discussion on the item. Commissioner Roberts advised that a Broward County (Charter Review Board) meeting regarding mandating county emergency medical services would be held tonight from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. and requested the Mayor and Commissioners attend. City Manager Miller said Public Information Officer Crockett and Assistant Fire Chief Schuldt will attend, and a statement has been compiled to introduce into the record at this evening's meeting. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the workshop meeting at 10:20 a.m. Marion Sw nson, CMC City Clerk May 6, 2002 City Commission Workshop 3