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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-21 - City Commission Special Meeting Agenda (3)CITY OF TAMARAC SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING CONFERENCE ROOM 105 MONDAY JUNE 21, 2004 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORKSHOP MEETING CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Special Meeting of the City Commission to order on Monday, June 21, 2004, at 10:50 a.m. in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. ROLL CALL: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. Commissioner Roberts led the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Roberts asked that in the future an asterisk be placed next to the names of the incumbent members of the various boards and committees. 1. APPOINTING TWO REGULAR MEMBERS AND ONE ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD: (TR10385) Motion to approve Resolution appointing two regular members to the Code Enforcement Board to serve three-year terms expiring June 21, 2007; appointing one alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board to complete an unexpired term ending June 25, 2006. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10385 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10385, as amended, appointing Jay Koucher and Irving Rothman to serve as regular members to the Code Enforcement Board for three year terms, and appointing Anthony S. Johnson to serve as an alternate member to the Code Enforcement Board for a two year term. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-141 2. APPOINTING NINE REGULAR MEMBERS TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: (TR10386) Motion to approve Resolution appointing nine regular members, two alternate members and a Chairperson to the Consumer Affairs Committee to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10386 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the appointment of Faye Koch as Chairperson to the Consumer Affairs Committee. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner June 21, 2004 1 Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10386, as amended, appointing Jonathan Breslav, Margaret Clark, Paul Dick, Faye Koch, Seymour Lederkramer, Eli L. Schneider, Allan M. Smith, Lisa A. Strachan, and Marvin L. Waxler as regular members to the Consumer Affairs Committee; appointing Anthony S. Johnson and Ellen B. Moltz as alternate members to the Consumer Affairs Committee; and appointing Faye Koch as Chairperson to the Consumer Affairs Committee. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-142 3. APPOINTING SEVEN MEMBERS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS COMMITTEE: (TR10387) Motion to approve Resolution appointing seven members to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee to serve one- year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Clerk Swenson discussed the memorandums received from the EMS committee members and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco regarding the EMS Committee's wish to be sunsetted. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved the removal of Temporary Resolution 10387 from the agenda and the addition of Temporary Resolution 10484 to the agenda. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof Is yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. TEMPORARY RESOLUTION 10484• Motion to approve Resolution sunsetting the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee effective immediately upon passage and adoption of this resolution; extending appreciation to the EMS Committee and commending the members of the EMS Committee for their efforts on behalf of the City of Tamarac. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10484 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10484. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-143 4. APPOINTING FIVE REGULAR MEMBERS TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD: (TR10388) Motion to approve Resolution appointing five regular members, two alternate members and a Chairperson to the Insurance Advisory Board to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10388 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Roberts said it was her understanding Ms. Winnick is not a resident of Tamarac but does conduct business in Tamarac. City Attorney Kraft replied the Code states that members of Tamarac Boards and Committees must be residents of the City but the Mayor and City Commission can waive the requirement if they so choose for the immediate appointment and as long as the term lasts. Commissioner Portner questioned whether this would set a precedent and City Attorney Kraft explained it has June 21, 2004 2 been done in the past. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved the waiver of the residency requirement for Merlie S. Winnick for this appointment. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved the appointment of Dr. John L. Krause as Chairperson to the Insurance Advisory Board. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Partner moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10388, as amended, appointing Seymour A. Bauer, J. Leilani Kicklighter, Dr. John L. Krause, Rondell A. Peters and Leo Platz as regular members to the Insurance Advisory Board; appointing Hubert S. Klombers and Merlie S. Winnick as alternate members to the Insurance Advisory Board; and appointing Dr. John L. Krause as Chairperson to the Insurance Advisory Board. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-144 5. APPOINTING SEVEN MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (TR10389) Motion to approve Resolution appointing seven members and a Chairperson to the Investment Advisory Committee to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10389 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval. Commissioner Partner seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10389, as amended, appointing Steven L. Cohen, Herbert Hayes, Murray Levine, Max Marcus, Leo Platz, William Stromberg, and Maurice Weinreb as regular members to the Investment Advisory Committee; and appointing Leo Platz as Chairperson to the Investment Advisory Committee. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-145 6. APPOINTING SEVEN REGULAR MEMBERS TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD: (TR10392) Motion to approve Resolution appointing seven regular members, two alternate members, and a Chairperson to the Parks and Recreation Board to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10392 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Portner and Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned whether Ms. Zumbado was eligible to serve on the Board as she is an employee of BSO, and City Attorney Kraft responded there is no legal prohibition. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved the appointment of Jerome Ginsberg as Chairperson to the Parks and Recreation Board. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10392, as June 21, 2004 3 amended, appointing Floyd E. Bass, Jr., Andrew M. Flaxman, Jerome Ginsberg, Michael Jula, Mervyn Mickey Levine, Dorothy Murphy, and Walter Siegel as regular members to the Parks and Recreation Board; appointing Brenda B. Rahaneotis and Les Santiso as alternate members to the Parks and Recreation Board; and appointing Jerome Ginsberg as Chairperson to the Parks and Recreation Board. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-146 7. APPOINTING THREE REGULAR MEMBERS AND TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD: (TR10393) Motion to approve Resolution appointing three regular members to the Planning Board to serve three-year terms expiring April 15, 2007; appointing two alternate members to the Planning Board to serve one-year terms expiring April 15, 2005; providing for an ex officio member appointed by the Broward County School Board. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10393, Revision 1, by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Vice Mayor Sultanof questioned the selection of an alternate member who has had a poor attendance record. City Attorney Kraft explained it is not necessary for an alternate to appear at every meeting. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he is concerned about lack of quorum and said regular as well as alternate members should attend the meetings. Mayor Schreiber added if a member does not appear at meetings as set forth in the Code, then that member should be removed and it lies with the Chairperson to notify the Mayor and City Commission and City Clerk. Commissioner Roberts said if that reasoning is used, then it must be used for all the boards and committees. Mayor Schreiber asked how alternates will know what is going on if they do not attend meetings. Commissioners Portner and Flansbaum-Talabisco agreed. City Attorney Kraft said Section 2-31 of the Code regarding absenteeism and removal would have to be amended. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked the City Clerk to add language to the letters that are sent out informing the alternates of their appointments that the Code is in the process of being amended and they are required to attend all meetings of the respective boards and committees to which they are appointed. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10393, Revision 1, as amended, appointing Rondell A. Peters, Brenda B. Rahaneotis, and Dr. Alfred Wald as regular members to the Planning Board to serve three-year terms; appointing J. Leilani Kicklighter and Lisa A. Strachan as alternate members to the Planning Board to serve one-year terms. On roll call Vice Mayor Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-147 8. APPOINTING FIVE REGULAR MEMBERS FOUR ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE: (TR10394) Motion to approve Resolution appointing five regular members, four alternate members and a Chairperson to the Public Information Committee to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10394 by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved June 21, 2004 4 approval. Commissioner Portner said the appointment of five regular and four alternate members to this Committee is out of proportion to the rest of the Boards and Committees. There was discussion regarding changing the number of alternates or the number of regular members, and there was discussion of the number of members needed for a quorum should there be an increase in the number of regular members. Public Information Officer Crockett spoke about the need for the four alternates as some people on the Committee work during the day and are not able to attend the meetings; however, the committee can hold a workshop meeting if there is no quorum, as they do not need to pass many motions. Public Information Officer Crockett added she did not feel attendance is a problem with this committee. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco suggested changing the meetings from day to evening or even rotating the meetings, as the City Commission does. Mayor Schreiber and Commissioner Portner suggested making all the Committee members regular members, and City Attorney Kraft said the Code would have to be amended, which could not be done today. Commissioner Portner said this Committee is the face of the City and the more involvement this Committee has the better the face of the City. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the appointment of Ben Chicofsky as Chairperson to the Public Information Committee. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10394, as amended, appointing Ben Chicofsky, Max Marcus, Miriam Marin, Samuel G. Schwartz, and Walter Siegel as regular members to the Public Information Committee; appointing George Gonzalez, Rondell A. Peters, Maurice Weinreb and Sandra S. Wolf as alternate members to the Public Information Committee; and appointing Ben Chicofsky as Chairperson to the Public Information Committee. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-148 9. APPOINTING FIVE REGULAR MEMBERS TWO ALTERNATE MEMBERS AND A CHAIRPERSON TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: (TR10395) Motion to approve Resolution appointing five regular members, two alternate members, and a Chairperson to the Social Services Board to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10395 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked to have Tina Celentano added to the list of applicants. Commissioner Partner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the appointment of Dr. Barbara Fallon as Chairperson to the Social Services Board. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum- Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10395, as amended, appointing Ellen Amchin, Dr. Carol J. Bakwin, Dr. Barbara Fallon, Mae Goldberg, and Ellen Beverly Moltz as regular members to the Social Services Board; appointing Carlton L. Harris and Tina Celentano as alternate members to the Social Services Board; and appointing Dr. Barbara Fallon as Chairperson to the Social Services Board. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", June 21, 2004 5 Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-149 10. APPOINTING EIGHT OR MORE MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: (TR10396) Motion to approve Resolution appointing eight or more members to the Veterans Affairs Committee to serve one-year terms expiring June 21, 2005; providing for appointment of a Chairperson to the Veterans Affairs Committee. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10396 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the appointment of all applicants to the Veterans Affairs Committee. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Partner moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10396, as amended, appointing Seymour A. Bauer, Norman H. Blau, Joseph S. Brown, Harry Cohen, Paul Dick, Nora Clark Gould, Robert Horwith, Bernard H. Jacobs, Harvey Jefferbaum, Mervyn Mickey Levine, Murray Nathanson, Stanley Rosenzweig, Louis Rudowsky, Mario G. Salvatore, Martin Sucoff, and Dorothy K. Tanne as members to the Veterans Affairs Committee. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2004-150 Commissioner Roberts said she is disappointed that TAF asked to have a member included in the Parks and Recreation Board and no one from TAF applied. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said since the EMS Committee is sunsetted, she would like certificates of appreciation given to the members at an upcoming Commission meeting. Commissioner Roberts agreed that this was a good thought. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco seconded by Commissioner Portner moved that a certificate of appreciation be given to all members of the EMS Committee at an upcoming City Commission meeting. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the Special Meeting at 12:25 p.m. MARION SWENSON, CMC CITY CLERK June 21, 2004 6 JOE SCHREIBER MAYOR