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TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321.2401
CALL TO ORDER:
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTIONS/DISCUSSION
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1989
7:00 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS - MOTIONS TO TABLE - The Chair
at this time will announce those items which have been given a
specific time to be heard,'and will entertain motions from
Council members to table those items which require research.
Council may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent
nature which have come to Council's attention after
publication.
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by Fire Chief Briant of a commendation to LT.
STEVE GOTHA for his quick and decisive actions during a gas
leak on July 11, 1989,
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 2, are viewed to be
routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one
motion in the form listed below. If discussion is
desired, then the item(s) will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately.
City Clerk
a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1.
6/09/89
2.
6/12/89
3.
6/14/89
4.
6/20/89
5.
6/22/89
6.
6/23/89
7
6/28/89
8. 7/06/89
F I NALACTION:
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APPROVED 2.a.1.
APPROVED 2.a.2.
APPROVED 2.a.3.
APPROVED 2.a.4.
APPROVED 2.a.5.
APPROVED 2.a.6.
APPROVED 2.a.7.
APPROVED 2.a.8.
- Special Meeting
- Special Meeting
- Regular Meeting
- Special Meeting
-- Emergency Special Meeting
- Special Meeting
-- Regular Meeting
- Special Meeting
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Engineering/Utilities
b. MOTION TO _ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5506 releasing warranty
Letter of- Credit #65-00100787 in the amount of
$15,810.00 posted for public improvements at the
FRIEDES COMMERCE CENTER.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-207 PASSED.
Public Works/Recreation Department
C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso_._#5516 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Application
and Lease Agreement with The Broward County Schools
for use of the Tamarac Elementary School (cafeteria,
restrooms, playground) from 8/28/89 to 6/14/90 for the
City's After School Program.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Engineering/Utilities
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-208 PASSED.
CONSIDERATIONS
3. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $1,100,000.00 from TUW
Water Distribution Improvements Account #432-363 533-633 to
TUW Plant Expansion Repairs Account #432-363-533-659 for
Phase II of Water Treatment Plant Construction, TUW Project
86-14B.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
4. a. MOTION TO APPROVE the work performed by Kelly Tractor-
Pantropic�Power Products in order to begin the one
year warranty period on TUW Project 84-20B, Water
Treatment Plant Emergency Power.
b. MOTION TO ACCEPT the Final Release of Lien as
submitted by Kelly Tractor-Pantropic Power Products
for TUW Project 84--20B, Water Treatment Plant
Emergency Power.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE final payment in the amount of
13,812.58 to Kelly Tractor-Pantropic Power Products
for TUW Project 84-20B, Water Treatment Plant
Emergency Power.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED 4.a.
APPROVED 4.b.
APPROVED 4.c.
5. MOTION TO APPROVE rejection of all bids received under Bid
89-43 and to _AUTHORIZE staff to negotiate a contract with
Schlumberger Industries, Inc., pursuant to Code Section 9
37(4) to furnish one (1) 8-inch fire flow service meter and
all appurtenances for TUW Project 89-17, Treehouse/Quail
Oaks fire flow meter.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
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General Administrative
6. MOTION TO APPROVE the City Manager's appointment of Dan
wood as Building Official.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
7. a. MOTION TO APPROVE a budget transfer in the amount of
60,000.00 toprovideCity grant matching revenues for
VETERANS PARK improvements pursuant. to an agreement
with the State of Florida.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE a budget transfer in the amount of
70,000.00 to provide City grant matching revenues for
the COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD landscaping project pursuant
to an agreement with the City of Lauderhill and
irrigation project funding.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED 7.a.
APPROVED 7.b.
RESOLUTIONS
City Council
8. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp._ Reso. #5505 providing for a procedure
to be followed in instances where there is a proposed
amendment to the City Charter that must be placed on the
ballot for voter approval (tabled on 8/l/89)
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-209 PASSED.
APPROVED.
Cit Council - V/M Bender
9. _MOTION TO ADOPT Temg. Reso_._#5515 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to take all actions necessary
and proper to support and advocate an alternative corridor
site for the proposed FP&L Levee -Midway 500 KV transmission
lines that would run adjacent to Highway U.S. 27 and urging
that any substation needed for the Levee -Midway
transmission power line be located at a site within the
proposed U.S. Highway 27 corridor.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-210 PASSED.
APPROVED.
Community Development
10. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5507 revising the filing and
checking fees for preliminary and final plats.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-211 PASSED.
11. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5514 eliminating two (2) clerk
typist positions and creating one (1) data entry position
within the Community Development Department.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-212 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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12. MOT10N TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5508 transferring a special
exception use for a restaurant with on -premises consumption
of beer and wine from Thomas Velentzas, President, d/b/a
Family Oven Restaurant to Cyril Arjoon, President, d/b/a
Family Oven Restaurant, located at 5299 N. State Road 7.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-213 PASSED.
APPROVED.
Engineering/Utilities
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5509 awarding Bid #89-29 in
the amount of $399,100.00 to Akerblom Contracting, Inc., to
rehabilitate Sewage Pump Stations 2A, 14, 18A, 18B and 24,
and APPROVING the appropriate budget transfer in order to
fully fund this project.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-214 PASSED.
APPROVED.
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5510 awarding Bid #89-41 to
J & B Salvage for the purchase of old City scrap water
meters removed from the system at $7.12 per meter.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-215 PASSED.
APPROVED.
15. MOTION TO
ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5511 awarding Bid #89-42 in
the amount
of $52,080.00 to Utilities Services, Inc., to
construct
Sewage Lift Station #38, TUW Project 87-18A.
FINAL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. R--89-216 PASSED.
APPROVED.
16. MOTION TO
ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5512 awarding Bid #89-44 in
the amount
of $21,600.00 to Morton Pump and Drilling, Inc.,
to purge and
clean eight (8) existing raw water well shafts
to increase
raw water delivery capacity, TUW Project 88-
46A, Rehabilitation
of Raw Water Wells 2 through 9.
FINAL ACTION:
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-217 PASSED.
APPROVED.
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5513 awarding Bid #89--45 in
the amount of $52,118.00 to Deming Pump Company to furnish,
test and deliver eight (8) raw water pumps and motors for
TUW Project 88-46B, New Pumps and Motors for Raw Water
Wells 2 through 9.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-218 PASSED.
General Administrative
-- - 18. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5427 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with the
Police Benevolent Association, the bargaining agent for all
Police Lieutenants (tabled on 5/24/89).
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED at request of the City Manager.
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ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
Community Development
19. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Ord. #1442 on second
reading to amend Ordinance 0-89-9 by changing the effective
date for vacation of an 835-foot long, 13-foot wide,
portion of road right-of-way on the south side of NW 57
Street, east of NW 70 Avenue, for THE MARKETPLACE AT
TAMARAC project, from 8/l/89 to 11/1/89.
FINAL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-89-21 PASSED.
APPROVED on second reading.
20. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication, Mailing
and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1438. Petition #15-Z-89
b. PUBLIC HEARING -- MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1438 on
first reading concerning a request by FUNDAMENTAL
HOPKINS EASTON LTD. #11 to rezone lands identified as
the Visual Graphics property, less a 4-acre parcel at
the corner of Commercial Boulevard and NW 94 Avenue),
from M--2 (Medium Industrial) to LI-1 (Light
Industrial). Petition #15-Z-89
Item #20 has been advertised for the 8/9/89 Council
meeting; however, the petitioner has requested that this
item be tabled to the 9/27/89 meeting.
FINAL ACTION:
20.a.'and 20.b. Public Hearing was opened and closed.
TABLED to 9/27/89 City Council meeting.
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OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
21. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM - Any member of the public who wishes to
address the City Council at this time must, in advance of
the item, give his/her name and address to the City Clerk
REPORTS
22. City Council
23. City Manager
24. City Attorney
The City Council may consider and act upon such other business as
may come before it.
In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies
will be available to the public at the City Council meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 286,0105, Florida Statutes, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which
the appeal is based.
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
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PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, September 14, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. - City Council Chambers
at City Hall re Budget
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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDA Y, AUGUST 9, 1989
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Wednesday, August 9, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the
Pledge of Allegiance followed by alloMoment of Silent Meditation
dedicated to Beatrice Nadan, wife of Sam Nadan.
PRESENT!
ALSO PRESENT!
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Jack Stelzer
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Alan F. Ruf, Consulting City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, City Clerk
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
C/M Stelzer said Item 20 on the Agenda was advertised;
however, the Agenda indicated that the Petitioner would
like the Item Tabled.
Mayor Abramowitz said when Item 20 was heard, the Public
would have the opportunity to speak on the Item. He said
this would avoid an additional cost to readvertise the
Item.
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by Fire
commendation to LT.
actions during a gas
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made.
Chief Briant of a
STEVE GOTHA for his quick
leak on July 28, 1989.
and decisive
Fire Chief Ray Briant said residents often ask what the
Fire Department does. He said there were major and minor
fires in the City; however, on the morning of July 28,
1989, Lieutenant Steve Gotha was working at Station 1 and
received a telephone call regarding a gas leak. He said
Lieutenant Gotha responded to the call which was a 500
gallon tank of propane gas leaking behind the shops
across from the old City Hall. He said upon arrival
Lieutenant Gotha took command of the situation by ceasing
the traffic from 61 Street Commercial Boulevard and
evacuating the neighborhood.
Fire Chief Briant read
a Condemnation for Outstanding
Performance of
Duty and
presented it to Lieutenant Gotha.
Lt. Steve Gotha
thanked
the City Council for their
recognition and
he accepted the presentation on behalf of
all the members
on duty
that day.
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CONSENT AGENDA - ITEM 2 a. through c.
City Clerk
2. a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following
City Council meetings:
1.
6/09/89
- Special
Meeting
2.
6/12/89
- Special
Meeting
3.
6/14/89
- Regular
Meeting
4.
6/20/89 -
Special
Meeting
5.
6/22/89
Emergency Special Meeting
6.
6/23/89 -
Special
Meeting
7.
6/28/89 -
Regular
Meeting
8.
7/06/89 -
Special
Meeting
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Engineerin /Utilities
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5506 releasing warranty
Letter of Credit #65-0010078 n the amount of $15,810.00
posted for public improvements at the FRIEDES COMMERCE
CENTER.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Public Works/Parks and Recreation
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-207 - PASSED
c. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5516 authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute an Application and Lease Agreement
with The Broward County Schools for use of the Tamarac
Elementary School (cafeteria, restrooms, playground) from
8/28/89 to 6/14/90 for the City's After School Program.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--89--208 - PASSED
APPROVED.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda Item 2. a. through
* c., SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
VOTE:
CONSIDERATIONS
Engineering/Utilities
ALL VOTED AYE
3. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $1,100,000.00 from
TUW Water D� t irs bution Improvements Account #432-363-533-633
to TUW Plant Expansion Repairs Account #432-363-533-659 for
Phase II of Water Treatment Plant Construction, TUW Project
86-14B.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
City Manager Kelly said this Project was discussed at a
previous City Council Workshop meeting. He said the
Engineering Consulting Firm, Hazen & Sawyer, informed the
City Council that this was the appropriate action to
take. He said V/M Bender had concerns as to the
feasibility of the project and, at the Workshop meeting,
the City Council was informed that it was feasible.
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City Manager Kelly said this project was approved by
Referendum and the funding came from Impact Fees. He
said the City Council would be following up on the
Workshop meeting and the Referendum by acting on this
Item; however, the request was only for a transfer of
funds for bidding.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said the
project was necessary for future growth of the community.
He said the facility would handle the water treatment
plant expansion and was a part of the 4.7 million dollars
authorized by Referendum. He said the Referendum
indicated that the funds had to be spent within three
years, which would expire on November 6, 1989. He said a
recommendation would be brought to the City Council in
September or October, 1989. He recommended approval of
this Item.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
4. a. MOTION TO APPROVE the work performed by Kelly
Tractor -Pant ornt prc Power Products in order to begin the
one-year warranty period on TUW Project 84-20S, Water
Treatment Plant Emergency Power.
b. MOTION TO ACCEPT the Final Release of Lien as
submitted by Kelly Tractor-Pantropic Power Products for
TUW Project 84-20B, Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE final payment in the amount of
$13,812.58 to Kelly Tractor-Pantropic Power Products for TUW
Project 84-20B, Water Treatment Plant Emergency Power.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED a., b. and c.
* V/M Bender -MOVED to APPROVE Item 4. a., SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
Item was to close out the contract with Kelly
Tractor-Pantropic Power Products. He said the work was
complete and satisfactory and he recommended approval so
that the warranty period could begin.
C 002F
ALL VOTED AYE
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Item 4. b., SECONDED by V/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
Item was to insure that there were no outstanding liens
on the equipment and he recommended approval.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Item 4. c., SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
Item was for final payment. He said 10% of the payment
was retained during the installation and everything was
reviewed and approved. He recommended approval of this
payment.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
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5. MOTION TO APPROVE rejection of all bids received under Bid
#89743 and to AUTHORIZE staff to negotiate a contract
with Schlumberger-Industries, Inc., pursuant to Code Section
9-37(4) to furnish one (1) 8-inch fire flow service meter and
all appurtenances for TUW Project 89-17, Treehouse/Quail Oaks
fire flow meter.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPRDVED. ��
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said when the
Bids were open on the project there was an irregularity.
He said Schlumberger Industries, Inc., submitted a Bid in
the amount of $2,850.00; however, the City required that
the Bidders submit two copies of the Bids. He said the
second copy of the Bid from Schlumberger Industries,
Inc., indicated $5,850.00.
Mr. Foy said Schlumberger Industries, Inc., was the
lowest Bidder; however, all of the Bids should be
rejected so that negotiations could take place with the
lowest Bidder because of the irregularity. He said he
expected to negotiate with the Bidder for a cost between
$5,560.00 and $2,850.00.
C/M Hoffman asked what the actual Bid was and Mr. Foy
said $5,850.00. C/M Hoffman said the backup indicated
$2,850.00 and Mr. Foy said this figure was read into the
record; however, there were two Bids submitted and the
Bidder indicated that $2,850.00 was incorrect and should
have been $5,850.00.
Mayor Abramowitz asked what the other Bids were and Mr.
Foy replied, $14,000.00. Mayor Abramowitz asked if
Schlumberger Industries, Inc., was a reputable company
and Mr. Foy -replied, yes, the Utilities Department worked
with this company several times.
Mayor Abramowitz said if Mr. Foy was satisfied with the
previous business with Schlumberger Industries, Inc., he
did not object to negotiating with this company.
Mr. Foy said the water meter was very large and the
average price was between $5,000.00 and $7,000.00.
C/M Rohr asked if the Bid of $2,850.00 was inadvertently
included in the package and Mr. Foy replied, yes. C/M
Rohr asked why Mr. Foy felt that he could negotiate under
$5,000.00 if the average cost was $5,000.00 to $7,000.00.
Mr. Foy said he hoped to receive a cost between $5,650.00
and $5,850.00 and Mayor Abramowitz said Mr. Foy stated
that he would like to receive a cost between $2,850.00
and $5,850.00. Mr. Foy said he read the wrong
information into the record.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
General Administrative
6. MOTION TO APPROVE the City Manager's appointment of
Dan Woad as Chief Building Official.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
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C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE this appointment, SECONDED by
C/M Rohr.
City Manager Kelly said he was pleased to announce that
he would be appointing Dan Wood as the Chief Building
Official effective September 1, 1989. He said Mr. Wood
has worked in the Building Department and had -the ability
for the position. He said this would solidify the
Department and would be a cost savings because a Deputy
position would be eliminated.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
7. a. MOTION TO APPROVE a budget transfer in the amount of
$60,000.00 to provide City grant matching revenues for
VETERANS PARK improvements pursuant to an agreement with the
State of Florida.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE a budget transfer in the amount of
$70,000.00 to provide City grant matching revenues for the
COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD landscaping project pursuant to an
agreement with the City of Lauderhill and irrigation project
funding.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED a. and b.
V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Item 7. a., SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
City Manager Kelly said the Finance Director refused to
accept any other way in bookkeeping this matter. He said
the Finance Director indicated that the project was
$60,000.00, for which the City would pay $30,000.00;
however, the project would be Budgeted for $60,000.00.
Mayor Abramowitz said the only expenditure the City would
have was $30,000.00 and City Manager Kelly agreed.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Item 7. b., SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
City Manager Kelly said the only expenditure the City
would have on this project was $35,000.00; however, the
project would cost $70,000.00 and would be reflected in
the Budget as $70,000.00.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Mayor Abramowitz announced that Consulting City Attorney
Alan Ruf was present in the absence of City Attorney
Doody.
RESOLUTIONS
City Council
8. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5505 providing for a procedure
to be followed i nln stances where there is a proposed amendment
to the City Charter that must be placed on the ballot for voter
approval (tabled on 8/l/89).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
(SEE PAGE 9 for discussion and final action).
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FAME,
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5505 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5505, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
C/M Stelzer suggested that this Item be held after the
Public Hearings because the discussion would be lengthy.
At 7:26 P.M., Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED this meeting and
RECONVENED at 7:33 P.M. with ALL PRESENT.
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M.
Community Development
19. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1442 on
second reading to amend Ordinance 0-89-9 by changing the
effective date for vacation of an 835-foot long, 13-foot
wide, portion of road right-of-way on the south side of
NW 57 Street, east of NW 70 Avenue, for THE MARKETPLACE AT
TAMARAC project, from 8/1/89 to ll/l/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-89-21 - PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED on second reading.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Ord. #1442 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1442 on second reading,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said at the June 28,
1989 City Council meeting all of the other Resolutions
affecting the property were amended to change the
effective date from August, 1989, to November, 1989. She
said this Ordinance required two readings in conjunction
with the other documents of June 28, 1989. She said the
applicant was present and indicated that there would be a
closing on the properties causing the contingent approval
in approximately 15 days. She said the permits would be
received a few days after the closing; therefore, the
approvals made by the City Council were contingent on the
applicant closing.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Anthony Silvestri, Planning Commissioner, said the
Planning Commission worked on this project several times.
He said if the development would be changing names
before October, 1989, it was not feasible to approve the
vacation.
Mr. Silvestri said the Planning Commission granted
certain waivers because of the size of the building;
however, the building would be changing and he asked if
the waivers would remain. He said if the building was to
be erected as stated in the previous plans, there would
not be appropriate parking because the parking was
supposed to be on the second floor.
Mr. Silvestri asked why the Community Development
Department, Planning Commission and Engineers went
through all the previous work if the matter was being
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negotiated at this tilr,(2.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there would be enough parking
spaces on the property and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said
there was excess parking.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said without the second floor there
would be two excess parking spaces. She said the
Petitioner felt there would be 13 excess parking spaces;
however, the Community Development Department felt that
there would be two excess parking spaces without the
second floor.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said staff was not pleased with the
building having the second floor and the developer
determined ways to increase the parking and decrease the
size of the building by approximately 4,000 square feet.
She said this decrease would allow additional parking on
the side of the building and the parking was a better
design than the original plan.
C/M Stelzer asked if Mrs. Carpenter -Craft disagreed with
Mr. Silvestri and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft replied, yes. C/M
Stelzer asked if the the Planning Commission or the
Community Development Department was right about the
excess parking spaces.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said Mr. Silvestri was incorrect.
She said the applicant had an approved site plan which
indicated a portion of the parking on a second level;
however, the Planning Commission and staff were not
comfortable with the plan. She said since the review,
the applicant requested by plan amendment to delete the
parking on the second floor by reducing the project
approximately 4,000 square feet and provided a better
design for the parking lot. She said the new design
provided approximately 2 parking spaces more than the
minimum Code requirements which applied to the site.
C/M Stelzer asked if there were additional parking spaces
and Mayor Abramowitz said by reducing the size of the
original plan for the building by 4,000 square feet, the
second story parking area was eliminated.
Mr. Silvestri said the matter being discussed was not
brought before the Planning Commission for review. He
said he was only bringing his concerns before the City
Council for verification. He said last week the City
Engineer indicated that there were not enough parking
spaces available; however, if the structure of the
building was changed to accommodate the parking area, he
was not aware of it.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the applicant was not trying to
change the ownership of the parcel; however, the parcel
was actually 5 or 6 parcels at the northeast corner of
70th Street and Commercial Boulevard. She said there was
an existing shopping center which faced 57th Street and
was owned by several people. She said the applicant has
had a challenge in taking down all of the parcels by
gaining control of the parcels. She said the applicant
went through the process believing that he would have
title to everything by the time the plat came before the
City Council; however, this did not occur. She said at
this time, the applicant requested that the City Council
approve the site plan, plat and vacation of 57th Street
contingent upon owning and closing all the parcels. She
said the applicant has not succeeded in this; however,
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they expected this to occur in approximately 15 days.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the request was to extend their
contingent approval of August 1, 1989, to November 1,
1989. She said action was taken by the City Council on
June 28, 1989, except for the second reading of this
Ordinance approving the extension of the contingent
approval for the vacation.
Mayor Abramowitz said this area was very disgraceful
because of it's condition. He said he was informed that
the Petitioner invested approximately one million dollars
on the project. He said the City Council desired to have
a good business in the area as well as the revenue and
they worked several times with the Petitioner. He said
there were changes quite often on a development which was
reviewed by the staff. He said this was why he wanted
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft to answer the questions. He said
this was nothing against Mr. Silvestri; however, there
were changes made that were being brought to the City
Council.
Melanie Reynolds, Resident of Sands Point, said in 1986,
the City Council created a Plan Adjustment Committee at
the previous City Planner's request. She said this
Committee was created to handle minor adjustments to site
plans; however, this site plan was changed although the
changes were not minor. She asked why the changes were
not brought before the Planning Commission since it was a
major change.
Irving Katz, Resident of Lakes of Carriage Hills, asked
if the plan should go before the Planning Commission for
review because of the additional changes. He asked if
November 1, 1989, was a realistic date for the changes.
Mayor Abramowitz said if the closing did not occur before
November 1, 1989, the documents would not longer be
valid.
Mr. Katz said he would like to see the project in the
City; however, if November 1, 1989, was not realistic,
the date should be extended.
C/M Hoffman asked if the plans had to go before the
Planning Commission for review and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft
said the plans did not have to go before the Planning
Commission or City Council for review because it was a
minor plan adjustment. Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the
changes would not change the Code requirements because
the project was being decreased as opposed to increased.
Anthony Grimaldi, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, said
he was the Chairman of the Planning Commission when this
project was first introduced. He said the Planning
Commission allowed several considerations for the
development. He said the Planning Commission should have
the final review of the changes before the project was
brought before the City Council for review. He said the
Planning Commission did not always receive the
appropriate information and he understood Mr. Silvestri's
concerns. He said the Planning Commission should be
given the respect because they always did a thorough
review of the projects.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
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VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
20. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication, Mailing
and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1438. Petition
#15-Z-89
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1438 on first
reading concerning a request by FUNDAMENTAL HOPKINS EASTON,
LTD. #11, to rezone lands identified as the Visual Graphics
property, less a 4--acre parcel at the corner of Commercial
Boulevard and NW 94 Avenue, from M-2 (Medium Industrial) to
LI-1 (Light Industrial). Petition #15-z-89
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
bli- Hear ni g was held.
TABLED a. and b. until the September 27, 1989 City
Council meeting at the request of the Petitioner.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Petitioner asked that this Item
be Tabled until the August 23, 1989 City Council meeting.
He said the City Council would like to hold the Public
Hearing to avoid additional costs for advertising.
C/M Stelzer asked if the Ordinance should be read into
the record.
Consulting Attorney Ruf suggested that the Ordinance be
read, Public Hearing held and a Motion made to Table the
Item.
TAPE 2
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Ord. #1438 by title.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Anthony Silvestri, Planning Commissioner, said the
Planning Commission recently approved the 4--acre land
being rezoned; however, the Planning Commission was
concerned with the area of Visual Graphics being cleaned
UP to comply with the rezoning.
Mayor Abramowitz said it was not appropriate to discuss
this matter without the Petitioner being present;
however, he did agree that the area should be cleaned.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Temp. Ord. #1438 until the
* September 27, 1989 City Council meet ng at the request of the
* Petitioner, SECONDED by V/M Bender.
VOTE:
RESOLUTIONS
City Council
ALL VOTED AYE
8. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5505 providing for a procedure
to be followe in instances where there is a proposed Amendment
to the City Charter that must be placed on the ballot for voter
approval (tabled on 8/l/89).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
C/M Stelzer said on August 1, 1989, the City Council held
a Special City Council meeting regarding Charter
Amendments; however, this meeting were not appropriate
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because only he, V/14 Bender and Mayor Abramowitz were in
attendance. He said he voiced his objection to the
matter and, because the Motion to Table would not be
approved if he voted against it, he seconded the Motion
to Table.
C/M Stelzer said for 7 years the City Council had
concerns as to the Charter Board's power to place Charter
Amendments on the Ballot and whether the Charter was in
violation of the Florida Statutes. He said the City
Council finally received an Attorney General's opinion
which indicated that the Charter Board could not place
Charter Amendments on a Ballot.
C/M Stelzer said there were several joint workshops
between the Charter Board and City Council regarding this
matter. He said he informed everyone that there was no
existing problem on this matter and he suggested that the
Bodies wait until there was disagreement before
concerning themselves with a solution. He said the
Charter Board decided to sue the City on the matter;
however, their Case was thrown out of the Courts and the
City was required to pay the Attorney fees on both sides.
C/M Stelzer said this did not satisfy the Charter Board
and they wanted to sue the City a second time. He said
Mayor Abramowitz wanted to have a compromise with the
Charter Board to avoid another suit. He said he felt
that the compromise was a deal; however, Mayor Abramowitz
did not like the word "deal".
C/M Stelzer said Mayor Abramowitz objected that the prior
Administration made a deal with Cardinal Industries by
permitting 24 square feet in return for a swimming pool
and extensive landscaping.
C/M Stelzer said the City Council wanted the Charter
Board to submit Amendments to the City Council and, if
the City Council did not approve of the Amendments, the
City Council would return the Amendments to the Charter
Board expressing their concerns and then hold a ,joint
meeting if there was a disagreement. He said this
procedure was presently being done; however, the
Resolution was created stating this.
C/M Stelzer asked why the City Council should disregard
the Attorney General's opinion to please the Charter
Board. He suggested that an Item 5 be added to the
procedures indicating that if the Charter Board and City
Council did not agree with the Amendments, the Amendments
would not be considered. He said this would avoid any
future litigation. He said the Charter Board was
insisting on a solution at this time; otherwise, they
would sue the City. He said he did not agree with this
type of request.
C/M Stelzer said this matter was not decided at the
August 1, 1989 City Council Special meeting and he wanted
the residents to know the purpose of this Resolution.
Mayor Abramowitz said this matter occurred because the
Charter Board presented four Charter Amendments to the
City Council for placement on the Ballot; however, the
City Council did not agree with one Amendment because of
one word. He said the word could have caused the
residents to believe that they would not be allowed to
protest against the City Council actions; therefore, the
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City Council did not approve of the Charter Amendment.
Mayor Abramowitz said he agreed with C/M Stelzer's
objection to spending legal fees. He said the procedures
indicated that if the Charter Board presented Charter
Amendments to the City Council and there was a
disagreement, the Charter Board and City Council would
meet and discuss their concerns to find a solution.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would not aggregate the powers
of the City Council because the law indicated that the
City Council was the ruling Body of the City. He said
rather than going to Court and expending double expenses
for litigation, he would like the City Council and
Charter Board to meet and discuss the matter to find a
solution. He said if there could be no agreement made
there would be time to go to Court. He said there was no
waste of time by discussing their disagreements.
Mayor Abramowitz said he understood C/M Stelzer's
concerns; however, he just wanted the City Council and
Charter Board to have a procedure to handle a potential
problem. He said there was no problem and he objected to
an Item 5 of the procedures indicating that the Charter
Board must go to Court.
C/M Stelzer said he suggested that an Item 5 be added
indicating that the Amendment would not be considered if
the City Council and Charter Board could not agree. He
said this occurred with the Committees in the
Legislature.
C/M Hoffman said
he did
not feel that the Resolution was
either a
deal or
compromise.
He said the Charter Board
was not
without
going to
the City
submit
Council
Charter Amendments for the Ballot
approval. He said he agreed
that it
would be
better
to come to an agreement as
opposed
to spending money
for litigation.
C/M Rohr said he suggested at the ,joint Workshop meeting
that this procedure be created. He said there were no
problems in the past between the Charter Board and City
Council and to foresee problems was not appropriate. He
said he approved of the Resolution and did not anticipate
any problems in the future.
V/M Bender said this was the first time that there was a
written procedure between the Charter Board and the City
Council regarding Charter Amendments. He said there was
a verbal procedure in the past and he felt that a written
procedure would allow the two elected Bodies of the City
to work together.
C/M Stelzer said he did not object to the proposed
procedures; however, he was concerned with what happened
if the City Council and Charter Board could not agree
with an Amendment.
Mayor Abramowitz said if this occurred it was the Charter
Board's prerogative to take whatever action the Board
felt necessary. He asked if it was appropriate to have a
procedure prohibiting the Charter Board from taking the
matter to Court.
C/M Stelzer said a procedure could be
stop consideration on an Amendment if
not reached between the Charter Board
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enacted that would
an agreement was
and the City
8/9/89
Council.
C/M Hoffman said the City Council could not bind the
Charter Board from taking a course of action.
VOTE:
Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
V/M Bender
- Aye
C/M Hoffman
- Aye
C/M Rohr
- Aye
C/M Stelzer
- Nay
City Council -- V/M Bender
9. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5515 authorizing the appro-
priate City officials to take all actions necessary and
proper to support and advocate an alternative corridor
site for the proposed FP&L Levee -Midway 500 KV transmission
lines that would run adjacent to Highway U.S. 27 and urging
that any substation needed for the Levee -Midway transmission
power line be located at a site within the proposed U.S.
Highway 27 corridor.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-210 - PASSED
APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5515 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5515, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
C/M Rohr suggested that post cards be printed and
distributed to the residents to ask the Governor to abide
by the City's request that the substation not be placed
in Tamarac. He said this procedure was successful in
other instances and, if the City provided the cards to
the residents and surrounding Cities, it may have an
impact on the Governor's action.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City officials were spending
time in fighting the matter. He said the Resolution was
a four City proposal and he would like the Resolution on
record.
VOTE:
Community Development
ALL VOTED AYE
10. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5507 revising the filing and
checking fees for preliminary and final plats.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-211 - PASSED
APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5507 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5507, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said the Resolution
was prepared one year ago; however, it was submitted for
approval when the other fees were increased. She said
the current minimum filing fee for plat review was
$635.00 and the final review fee was $115.00. She said
the increase would be $275.00 for the minimum filing fee
and $1,225.00 for the final review fee.
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Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said in 1989, there were 5 plats
processed, which was a total of $3,782.00. She said
there were approximately 500 acres left to plat in the
City and the fees may change before the acres were
platted.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the City of Plantation required
a deposit of $1,000.00 and $50.00 per acre charge, the
City of Sunrise required a $200.00 minimum and a per unit
or per acre charge, the City of Coral Springs required
$1,250.00 minimum and a per unit and per acre charge.
She said the City of Tamarac`s fees would not be out of
line with the surrounding Cities and she recommended
approval.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
11. MOTION TO ADOPT Tee mp. Reso. #5514 eliminating two (2)
clerk typist Positions and creating one (1) data entry
position within the Community Development Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-212 - PASSED
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5514 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5514, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said the Community
Development Department would be reorganizing by
eliminating two Clerk Typist positions at a cost savings
of $9,880.00 annually in salary and creating a Data Entry
position at a cost of $15,346.00 per year. She said the
Data Entry position would be an asset to the Department.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
12. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5508 transferring a special
exception use for a restaurant with on -premises consumption
of beer and wine from Thomas Velentzas, President, d/b/a
Family Oven Restaurant to Cyril Arjoon, President, d/b/a
Family Oven Restaurant, located at 5299 N. State Road 7.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-213 - PASSED
APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Teem. Reso. #5508 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5508, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said the Family Oven
Restaurant was being sold and the Special Exception was
being transferred from the present owner to the new
owner.
VOTE:
Engineering/Utilities
ALL VOTED AYE
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. 45509 awarding Bid #89-29 in
the amount of 399,100.00 to Akerblom Contracting, Inc., to
rehabilitate Sewage Pump Stations 2A, 14, 18A, 18B and 24,
and APPROVING the appropriate budget transfer in order
to fu11y fund this project.
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-214 - PASSED
APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5509 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5509, SECONDED by
* C/M Rohr.
Mayor Abramowitz said he and the City Manager reviewed
the Agenda yesterday and he was very concerned with the
amount of funds being expended. He said the City Manager
explained that the Utilities/Engineering Department had
to face several emergencies that had to be handled. He
said the City Council was very concerned that the funds
being expended for the projects were completely necessary
and appropriate.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said he
wished that Items 16 and 17 would be presented first
because he could have informed the City Council how much
money was saved.
Mr. Foy said this Item was a request for rehabilitation
for two sewage lift stations. He said the lift stations
had to be rehabilitated before they no longer operated
because it would cause sewage on the ground. He said the
residents were paying for the best service; therefore,
the best service had to be provided, which would be done
by replacing the lift stations.
Mr. Foy said there were five lift stations, 2A was
located at the Woodland Points area, 14 was located at
the Mainlands, 18A was located by University Hospital,
18B was located at Sand Points and 24 was located at Lime
Bay. He said the only rehabilitation using CIAC funds
would be for lift station 18A because the capacity would
be expanded.
Mr. Foy said all of the projects went to Bid and there
was an irregularity to the Bidding; however, it was a
minor change and was addressed by the contractor through
memorandum. He said the change was for $900.00 less
than the original bid.
Mr. Foy said the funds being transferred were $183,516.00
from other TUW Revenue Funds and $7,580.00 was being
transferred from the CIAC Impact Funds. He said the
stations were between 17 and 22 years old and 15 years
was the accepted life of the stations. He said the
electrical system was rigged to continue operating and
the stations were developer installed when the
requirements were not as strict.
City Manager Kelly said on July 23, 1986, the City
Council passed a Resolution providing for the
rehabilitation and a Referendum was approved by the
residents in November, 1986. He said the Referendum
indicated that each year there would be 6 pump stations
rehabilitated.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5510 awarding Bid #89-41 to
J & B Salvage for the purchase of old City scrap water meters
removed from the system at $7.12 per meter.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-215 - PASSED
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APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5510 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5510, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman. "
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said for
years the City was returning used water meters back to
the company supplying them for a rebate'of $3.00 per
meter. He said he wanted to know if the City was
receiving the best deal available and, after making
calls, Bidding took place and the highest Bid was $7.12
per meter as opposed to $3.00. He said there may be as
many as 1,500 meters for rebate each year.
C/M Stelzer asked how many old meters had to be replaced
and Mr. Foy said the meter replacement program has been
existing for one year; however, the program was created
for 10 years.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Te_ mom. Reso. #5511 awarding Bid #89-42 in the
amount oT $52,080.00 to utilities Services, Inc., to construct
Sewage Lift Station #38, TUW Project 87-18A.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R--89-216 - PASSED
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5511 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5511, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said the
Bidding for this project was completed in accordance with
the City Code. He said the project would be funded from
CIAC fees because it was for a future development known
as the Fairfax Development. He said Lennar Homes, Inc.,
indicated that service would be needed by November, 1989.
City Manager Kelly said there would be approximately 14
million dollars added to the tax roll each year.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
16. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5512 awarding Bid #89-44 in
the amo7nt--0T—$21,600.00 to Morton Pump and Drilling, Inc., to
purge and clean eight (8) existing raw water well shafts to
increase raw water delivery capacity, TUW Project 88-46A,
Rehabilitation of Raw Water Wells 2 through 9.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89--217 - PASSED
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5512 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5512, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said the
Project would be expanding 8 existing wells. He said the
expansion was necessary to replace the capacity
eliminated when the wells at Midway Plaza were abandoned.
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fie said the project would be funded from CIAC fees
because capacity was being increased. He said the
purchase of the pumps would be discussed during Item 17
and he recommended approval.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5513 awarding Bid #89-45 in the
amount of $52,118.00 to Deming Pump Company to furnish, test
and deliver eight (8) raw water pumps and motors for TUW
Project 88-46B, New Pumps and Motors for Raw Water Wells 2
through 9.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-218 - PASSED
APPROVED.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5513 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5513, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said the
project would be funded from CIAC fees because it was
additional capacity. He said the additional raw water
was needed and he recommended approval.
V/M Bender asked if there was enough horsepower to drive
the pumps properly and Mr. Foy replied, yes.
V/M Bender asked how much the total capacity would be and
Mr. Foy replied, 8,000,000 gallons per day. He said the
existing capacity was approximately 3,000,000 gallons per
day.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
General Administrative
18. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5427 authorizing the appro-
priate City officials to execute an agreement with the Police
Benevolent Association, the bargaining agent for all Police
Lieutenants (tabled on 5/24/89).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED at the City Manager's request.
Consulting Attorney Ruf read Temp. Reso. #5427 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #5427 at the City Manager's
* request, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
C/M Stelzer asked if the Item should be Tabled or Removed
and City Manager Kelly said the Item would be coming
before the City Council in the future.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
TAPE 3
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
21. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Irving Katz, Resident of Lakes of Carriage Hills, said
every time he read about the Budget he felt as though he
was being used. He said he told the City Manager that
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the Finance Department and the County Appraiser's Office
made a property valuation of approximately 1 1/4 billion
dollars in the City. He said Mayor Abramowitz indicated
that he would be finding out what percentage of the
residents were not paying taxes.
Mr. Katz said it would behoove the City Council to pass a
Resolution in favor of identifying that the first
$10,000.00 to $15,000.00 of appraised valuation property
should be taxed.
Mr. Katz said the previous Administration was appropriate
in proposing a Utility Tax because it would have been a
fair method of taxation in the City. He said the time
has come where everyone should be required to pay their
fair share.
Melanie Reynolds, Resident of Sands Point, said at the
August 4, 1989 City Council Special meeting, the City
Council refused to consider the employees who were not
receiving increases. She said the employees were the
most important part of the City because they made the
City function. She said the employees should have been
the first consideration in the Budget.
Mrs. Reynolds asked why the Risk Manager position was
eliminated when there was no one capable of handling the
insurance matters. She asked why a City Planner was
hired at a salary of approximately $48,000.00 per year
when the person hired had no experience in landscaping.
City Manager Kelly said this was not a requirement for
the City Planner position.
Mrs. Reynolds said she felt this was a requirement. She
asked why a person was hired to complete the position of
the City Planner when there was no office space
available. She asked if the City Planner reduced the
Planning Commission meetings from two to one per month.
Mrs. Reynolds asked why the Planning Commission was not
given landscaping plans to review before they were
presented to the City Council. She asked what the status
was of the City's Comprehensive Plan because there has
been nothing on the Planning Commission Agenda since the
previous City Planner began the plans.
Mrs. Reynolds asked why some changes in site plans were
given to the Plan Adjustment Committee instead of the
Planning Commission and City Council. She asked why
there were no minutes of the Site Plan Adjustment
Committee. She said a previous employee indicated that
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, did not like her job
or the City of Tamarac. She asked how Mrs.
Carpenter -Craft could do appropriate work for the City if
she felt this way.
Mrs. Reynolds said the
Enforcement was a new
nothing on the Agenda
employees were making
asked who was running
Budget indicated that Code
Department; however, there was
verifying this. She asked if the
changes in the Government and she
the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he has never had the privilege of
working with the type of professionals working for the
City until he became Mayor. He said the professionalism
was a credit to the City.
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Anthony Grimaldi, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, asked
how many patrols were scheduled since the Broward
Sheriff's Office was hired and City Manager Kelly said he
was not aware of this matter off hand. City Manager
Kelly said he did not monitor the patrol on a daily
basis.
Mr. Grimaldi said the City should have a monitor and City
Manager Kelly said the City did have a monitor. Mr.
Grimaldi said if City Manager Kelly did not know of the
patrols then there was no monitor.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City received a very
comprehensive report and Mr. Grimaldi said if he was a
City official, he would require a report at 9:00 A.M.
every day regarding the shifts of each day.
C/M Hoffman suggested that Mr. Grimaldi be provided with
a written answer.
Mr. Grimaldi said the City recently had a murder for the
first time in the City and he asked how many traffic
citations were being written during that time.
City Manager Kelly said this was not a fair statement and
Mr. Grimaldi disagreed.
Mayor Abramowitz said the same Police Officers were
patrolling the City and he said it was not fair to state
that there was a murder in the City because the City
merged with the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Mr. Grimaldi said if matters such as this were not
indicated, there would be no solutions. He said he was
shocked when the City Manager Kelly indicated that he was
not aware of the patrols on the streets.
Bob Imbigiotta, Resident of Village of Woodland Lake, had
concerns regarding the drainage problem in the Community.
He said the matter has been existing since 1985 and he
asked if there has been any progress.
City Manager Kelly said there has been correspondence
from the County and the Homeowners Association. He said
the City Engineers reviewed the area and the City was
presently communicating with the County to correct this
problem since the problem occurred when the County owned
the area. He said drainage improvements would be
provided in the City; however, the Budget for 1989/90 did
not include the improvements.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the City Manager do
whatever possible to get the improvements done in the
area. He said if political actions had to be taken to
get the County to respond, then it should be done.
REPORTS
22. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
C/M Stelzer e No Report.
C/M Rohr announced that there was an Article printed
in the Miami Herald dated August 8, 1989, regarding the
recycling program. He said the City of Tamarac should
not become involved in this project because it was unfair
to the residents and he would do his best to have the
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City Council vote against the program. He said there
were problems because there were companies hauling
garbage that owned the landfills. He said it was
difficult because the companies wanted to be protected,
especially since the market of paper was low.
C/M Rohr said the company wanted a 5 year contract;
however, the City was not pressured to have a recycling
program because Broward County was required by the State
to provide a program.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Manager and C/M Rohr
worked very hard on the recycling program. He said when
he reviewed the contract he informed the City Manager
that he would not vote on a contract with a provision
that, if there was a loss, the City would be a guarantor.
He said there were no specific figures given, etc., and
he felt that there was no way the City would charge the
residents with a hidden provision regarding the companies
loss.
Mayor Abramowitz said the surrounding Cities Managers and
City Manager Kelly worked very hard to get this contract;
however, he did not approve of the contract. He said the
surrounding City Managers may be very angry with the City
of Tamarac; however, the City Council had to look at the
best interest of the residents. He said he agreed with
C/M Rohr's concerns and he would not approve of this type
of contract.
C/M Rohr suggested that a Workshop be held with the
surrounding City Managers and City Manager Kelly said C/M
Rohr began by stating that he would object to the
contract; however, he wanted a Workshop held.
C/M Rohr said he would like to see if the contract could
be changed and C/M Hoffman said the surrounding City
Managers would be using the proposed contract.
C/M Stelzer said the contract with Waste Management,
Inc., provided that for every ton of newspaper collected
there was a 50% reduction in tipping fees. He said as
long as the recycling program was being detained, there
was much money being lost by not collecting newspapers.
Mayor Abramowitz asked who would determine the loss and
C/M Stelzer said the contract indicated that 50% of the
tipping fee would be given to the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said it would cost approximately $10.00
per year per family for pick up of the newspaper. He
said he was concerned with the stipulation in the
proposed contract indicating that if there was a loss the
City wooJuld cover the loss. He said there was no cap on
the amount paid for the loss. He said there may be a
chanr:e that the City of Tamarac would be able to
negotiate a better contract if they did not join the
surrounding Cities in the proposed contract.
Mayor Abramowitz announced
increasing this year as per
Waste Management, Inc. He
about the increase because
contract.
C/M Hoffman - No Report.
V/M Bender - No Report.
that the garbage fees would be
the five year contract with
said nothing could be done
the City was bound by the
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Mayor Abramowitz - No Report.
23. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kelly announced that the State reported
that there were approximately 43,001 residents in the
City of Tamarac; however, the additional revenue would
not be applied to the 1989/90 Budget.
Mayor Abramowitz said he received a telephone call from
the Census Bureau and he would be proposing that the City
Council approve a Citizen Advisory Group to handle the
census, He said this was important because every
resident not accounted for was a loss of revenue for the
City.
City Manager Kelly announced that the City Council Budget
Workshops would begin tomorrow morning at 9:30 A.M. and
the City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Police
Department and Social Services Budgets would be reviewed.
** EDITOR'S NOTE: There will be Budget Workshops held in Conference
Room #1 (City Clerk's Office):
August 14, 1989 - 9:30 A.M.
August 15, 1989 - 1:00 P.M.
August 16, 1989 - 9:30 A.M.
August 17, 1989 - 9:30 A.M.
C/M Stelzer asked why the City could not request the
Homeowner's Association submit the number of residents in
each Section to the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said there were several places without
an Association and C/M Stelzer said the rented areas
could be determined.
City Manager Kelly announced that the first Budget Public
Hearing would be held on September 14, 1989 at 7:00 P.M.
24. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - No Report.
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 9:00 P.M.
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $131.80 or $If,-48 per
copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of
recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of
Tamarac."
CITY OF TAMARAC
APPR VED AT MEETING OF
City Clerk
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