HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Harry Dressler called the Commission Meeting of the City of
Tamarac to order at 7:09 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, in City Commission
Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Harry Dressler, Vice Mayor Debra Placko, Commissioner Marlon Bolton,
Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez and Commissioner Julie Fishman were in attendance.
Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren
and City Clerk Patricia A. Teufel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Placko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Dressler called for a moment of silence in memory of former Commissioner Diane
Glasser. Mayor Dressler talked about Ms. Glasser's many years of dedicated service to
Tamarac and the residents of Broward County. Mayor Dressler said the lowering of the Flag
is decreed by the Governor by law. We have not done this before for a City Commissioner or
Mayor and he does not oppose lowering the flag in honor of Ms. Glasser. Commissioner
Fishman seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved to lower the flag to half-staff in honor of
former Commissioner Diane Glasser through Sunday, October 15, 2017. Motion passed
unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Dressler said he is moving out of the order of the agenda to let representatives from
AshBritt address the Commission relative to debris removal. AshBritt Chairman Randy
Perkins introduced himself and AshBritt CEO Brittney Perkins to the Commission. Mr. Perkins
said Executive Vice President Jared Moskowitz asked for a meeting with City Manager
Cernech and city managers from three other cities - Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach and
Parkland - as there was a commitment made by AshBritt to stabilize the market throughout
Florida. Mr. Perkins went over in great detail the events of the debris collection after Irma,
and also discussed contract issues. Mr. Perkins said AshBritt came before the Commission in
order to stabilize the market and stop the exodus of trucks from Tamarac. Mr. Perkins said
they were able to stabilize the market, and as such he is here tonight asking to revoke the
surcharge agreement and go back to the regular rate as set forth in the original agreement.
Mr. Perkins talked about conversations he had with Governor Scott prior to Irma. Mr. Perkins
talked about meeting with the Attorney General's Office. Mr. Perkins said they were going
back to the original contract amount of $8.60 per cubic yard, and doing away with the
surcharge that was agreed to on September 27, 2017. Mayor Dressler said this is not politics
this is business. City Attorney Goren said AshBritt never signed the Amendment to the
Agreement so the contract in force is the original contract. Mr. Perkins said he will sign
whatever documents are requested by the City relative to rescinding the Amendment to the
Agreement. Mayor Dressler expressed his concern about not having enough equipment to
expeditiously pick up the storm debris. Mr. Perkins said he wants it on the record that AshBritt
will make sure that Tamarac is cleaned up, the time line will not change and that the
surcharge goes away. Ms. Perkins, Ashbritt CEO, also made a commitment that resources
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will stay at current capacity. Mr. Perkins noted that they will look at things differently in the
future and take away the lessons learned from this historic event.
Mayor Dressler moved back into the order of the Agenda to take up Proclamations and
Presentations.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by BSO Captain Neal Glassman of a Life Saving Award to the family of
Mauricio Mesquita for his actions in Saving a Life on February 21, 2016
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler congratulating the Academy of
Finance at JP Taravella High School on being awarded NAF's Distinguished Level of
Recognition for the fourth year in a row. (Requested by Commissioner Julie Fishman).
c. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming October 22, 2017 as
"Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah". (Requested by Mayor Harry Dressler)
d. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Hurricane Irma Volunteers from Tamarac
CERT and Tamarac Fire Rescue Cadets. (Requested by Tamarac Fire Rescue Public
Education and Emergency Preparedness Specialist Van Schoen)
e. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the week of October
15 - 21, 2017 as "Freedom From Workplace Bullies Week". (Requested by Commissioners
Julie Fishman and Marlon Bolton)
f. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming the Month of October
2017 as "National Bullying Prevention Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS:
a. Commissioner Bolton: Commissioner Bolton said he was advised by Broward County
School Board Member Dr. Rosalind Osgood to back a cause, and make sure that our youth
are always looked after. Commissioner Bolton said bullying is not given enough attention:
49% of children in grades 4 to 12 reported being bullied, and 30.8% of children report bullying
other children. Commissioner Bolton said this is a problem we have in our communities and
work places. Commissioner Bolton thanked Mayor Dressler for making sure the two
proclamations went forward. Commissioner Bolton said for the short time he knew Diane
Glasser she was very supportive of him and had many conversations with her. Commissioner
Bolton said he knows her soul is resting in peace. Commissioner Bolton said he continues to
be active in the community, and you can reach him at 954-275-3850, or you can add him to
your Facebook account at www.Facebook.com/CommissionerMarlonBolton.
b. Commissioner Gomez: Commissioner Gomez expressed her condolences to the family of
Diane Glasser, and noted that everybody knew and loved her. Commissioner Gomez also
expressed her condolences to the victims and families of the Las Vegas shooting.
Commissioner Gomez said bullying also happens to adults. Commissioner Gomez said if you
put something on Facebook let it be positive, and don't post anything negative.
Commissioner Gomez said she attended the Affordable Housing Committee meeting of the
Broward County Planning Council, the Taste of Tamarac Launch Party, invited people to the
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Taste of Tamarac on October 14th at the Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.,
attended the National League of Cities transportation Infrastructure Services Committee
meeting, toured the Wheelabrator facility along with Vice Mayor Placko, attended the
Chamber of Commerce Farewell event for Fire Chief Mike Burton, Tamarac Fire Rescue
Awards/Pinning Ceremonies, Juke Box Bingo, Employee appreciation luncheon and the sixth
annual P.A.R.O.T. bowling event. Commissioner Gomez invited everyone to join her at her
Conversation with the Commissioner on October 30, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Metro Diner.
c. Commissioner Fishman: Commissioner Fishman said she echoed the sentiments of
colleagues relative to the passing of Diane Glasser and added that she has sent condolences
to her family and friends. Commissioner Fishman said that for the remainder of her term she
knows it will be Diane Glasser's seat she is in.
d. Vice Mayor Placko: Vice Mayor Placko said Diane Glasser was a colleague and a friend,
and will be missed. Vice Mayor Placko said she attended the Tamarac Fire Rescue
Awards/Pinning Ceremonies and took a tour of the Wheelabrator facility which was a
fascinating tour. Vice Mayor Placko invited people to the Taste of Tamarac event on
Saturday, October 14th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the reception for the Artist Phil
Prentice at the Community Center on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Vice Mayor Placko said each year they try to collect Thanksgiving food baskets for
distribution through Family Central. This year Vice Mayor Placko said she hopes her
colleagues will join with her in this endeavor. Vice Mayor Placko said we have so many
families who will not have Thanksgiving dinner. Vice Mayor Placko went over a list of
nonperishable items that could be included in the baskets. Vice Mayor Placko said if anyone
has any questions to please call her.
e. Mayor Dressler: Mayor Dressler said that every two weeks the Commission members
attend numerous events. One of the events he attended was the Tamarac Fire Rescue
Award/Pinning Ceremonies, and noted that it was a very meaningful event because of the
families that attended. Mayor Dressler talked about hanging out at the fire station in his
neighborhood in Boston when he was a child. Mayor Dressler said Tamarac hosted the
Northwest Council of Elected Officials on Monday where the main topic of discussion was the
collection of storm debris. Mayor Dressler noted that Tamarac's employees are the best.
Commissioner Bolton said he forgot to mention that he will not be able to attend the Taste of
Tamarac event on Saturday as he has a conflict of interest with his church, and will be out of
town.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: City Attorney Goren said a sub -committee of the Charter
Review Commission of Broward County was about to consider an issue with regards to the
County's potential siting of facilities, projects and pertinences within municipalities as a
Charter issue. City Attorney Goren noted, for the record that, he serves as general counsel
for the Charter Review Commission for the Infrastructure Sub -Committee on this specific item
as the League of Cities will be looking at the subject matter very carefully. The proposal
which will be appearing before the Infrastructure Sub -Committee on October 30, 2017 is a
proposal from the County to change the Charter to basically allow for pre-emptive rights of
the County Commission to provide the siting of facilities, projects and pertinences which is
like the pre-emption for land use items. City Attorney Goren said the proposal is only before a
sub -committee; there are four sub -committees: Governance, Ethics, Infrastructure and
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Human Services. The fact is that this particular sub -committee is looking at the subject
matter, and will take ten members, under Charter, of the entire Commission to actually draft a
Charter Amendment, and it takes thirteen members of the entire Review Commission to
actually place an item on the ballot. Proposed ballot questions are required to be submitted
by June of 2018 for access to the November 2018 ballot. The Sub -committees have to wind
up their work by November allowing for some review time, and to hold public hearings that
will occur between December and probably May of 2018. Mayor Stermer from Weston has
picked up the banner on this item, and he will be aggressively involved with the League and
with the Committee with regards to opposing the document. City Attorney Goren talked about
some issues in Broward County whereby the Commission wanted to take over siting issues.
City Attorney Goren said the Governance Sub -Committee last Friday voted to support an
elected Mayor in Broward County who would have a term of two consecutive four years of
service; it would be a partisan position with a full-time salary. The consequence of which
nobody is happy. The Committee will meet next month to recommend to the full Commission
a proposal to draft an actual ballot question. There is still debate regarding creating a
separate position which would be a 9+1; there would exist nine separate districts, and one
member to have veto power which means that person could commiserate with members of
the County Commission without a Sunshine issue. There was a discussion regarding the
Sunshine law relative to this issue, and the voting process. City Attorney Goren responded to
a few questions and comments from the Commission. Mayor Dressler said he felt this was
the worst idea he has heard, and concentrations of power should be avoided at all costs.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said BSO will be holding its Operation
Medicine Cabinet and Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
at Kings Point 7620 Nob Hill Rd. You can bring unused, unwanted or expired medications for
safe disposal, and if you have any questions you can call 954-831-8902. Broward County
residents can also bring their personal documents for shredding Which is cost free.
City Manager Cernech reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual
Taste of Tamarac on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the
Community Center. City Manager Cernech invited people to the free Halloween Hoopla on
Friday, October 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Recreation Center.
City Manager Cernech said he will be adding an item to the Consent Agenda tonight for the
appointment of Percy Sayles as the new Fire Chief asking the Commission to confirm the
appointment. City Manager Cernech said when he arrived in Tamarac in 2001 there was
conversation about creating succession planning in the Fire Rescue Department. That
discussion continued until 2010 when we brought in Fire Chief Mike Burton to address
succession planning in order to be able to promote from within, and not having to go outside.
One of the things Fire Chief Burton was tasked with was to develop a leadership group within
the department which he accomplished, and where Chief Sayles was the leader. City
Manager Cernech said he is proud to be able to promote Chief Sayles, and proud to see that
he has made the same commitment for the people in the department and give them the
opportunity to advance their careers in Tamarac Fire Rescue. City Manager Cernech added
that if there is no opportunity for advancement in the department talent will be lost.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Dressler opened Public Participation and the following
individuals spoke: Percy Johnson, 7379 N. Devon Dr., thanked the Commission for making
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the decision to lower the flag in honor of Diane Glasser who devoted herself to Tamarac. Mr.
Johnson said he worked with Ms. Glasser for six years, and she was more than a mentor and
friend, she was family. Mr. Johnson said services will be held at the Star of David on
Saturday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Pine Island Dr., expressed
his condolences to Diane Glasser's family, and asked the City to honor her memory in some
other way as well. Mr. Davidson said he was not able to attend the workshop on Monday, but
viewed the audio and he agrees that vacation rentals are a huge problem in Tamarac and is
in favor of a registration program.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Dressler asked if there were any changes/additions to the
Consent Agenda, and City Manager Cernech said Item No. 6 (d) TR13013 — 2018 State
Legislative Agenda has been amended to incorporate two Florida League of Cities priorities:
water funding and transportation funding as discussed at the October 9, 2017 workshop. City
Manager Cernech said that Commissioner Fishman has requested that the actual priorities in
the League's Agenda be incorporated into our Agenda verbatim. Commissioner Gomez
seconded by Vice Mayor Placko moved approval of TR13013 as amended. City Attorney
Goren read TR13013 by title into the record. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). City Manager
Cernech said as discussed TR13018 - Appointment of Fire Chief is being added to the
Consent Agenda as item 6 (f). City Manager Cernech read TR13018 by title into the record.
Vice Mayor Placko seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval to add TR13018 to
the Consent Agenda. Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Gomez seconded by
Commissioner Fishman moved approval of the Consent Agenda as amended. Motion passed
unanimously (5-0). Mayor Dressler congratulated Fire Chief Sayles on his promotion and
noted that it is good that we did not have to go outside of the organization. Fire Chief Sayles
thanked the Commission and said he is excited to accept the position, and he will continue to
provide excellent service to the City of Tamarac.
a. Approval of the September 25, 2017 Special Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
b. Approval of the September 27, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes - APPROVED
c. TR12989 - SBA Towers Lease Agreement - Aquatic Center: A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the option & land lease agreement,
memorandum of land lease and the memorandum of option and land lease with SBA Towers
IX, LLC and authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the said documents for the
construction of a stealth cellular facility in the City's Aquatic Center property located at 9300
NW 58th street, Tamarac, Florida 33321 at a monthly rent of $2,200 per month for a
maximum term of fifty-five (55) years.
RESOLUTION R-2017-113
d. TR13013 - 2018 State Legislative Agenda: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida, approving the City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2018 State of
Florida Legislative Session; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of the City of Tamarac
Legislative Agenda for the 2018 State Legislative Session to the Florida League of Cities, the
Broward League of Cities, the Broward County Legislative Delegation and the Broward
County Board of County Commissioners; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-114
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e. TR13001 - Renewal of Liability Waiver Agreement with BSO Regional Logistics Unit: A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to approve a liability
waiver agreement renewal with Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) to purchase emergency
medical and firefighting equipment, and supplies from Broward County Sheriff's Office Fire
Rescue Regional Logistics Unit in an amount of one hundred fifty seven thousand ($157,000)
dollars annually for FY18 and FY19, a total amount not to exceed three hundred fourteen
thousand ($314,000) dollars for a two year period; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute a liability waiver agreement for the purchases; providing for conflicts, providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-115
f. TR13018 — Appointment of Fire Chief: A Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
appointing Percy Sayles as Fire Chief, effective October 7, 2017, or at such date is mutually
agreed upon; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.
RESOLUTION R-2017-116
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — First Reading
scheduled for this meeting.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this meeting
10. ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING: There were no Ordinance(s) — Second Reading
scheduled for this meeting.
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items
scheduled
12: OTHER:
There being no further business to come before the jCity �11
ommission, Mayor Dressler
adjourned the meeting at 8:56 p.m.
Patricia Teure Oil
City Clerk 4"
r, Mayor
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