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CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 7:02 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in Chambers, Tamarac City Hall,
7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Harry Dressler, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez and Commissioner Diane Glasser.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel Goren and City
Clerk Peter M.J. Richardson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Bushnell led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming October 17-23,
2010 as "Florida City Government Week". (Requested by City Manager Jeffrey L.
Miller)
b. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming October 2010
as "National Arts and Humanities Month". (Requested by Mayor Beth Talabisco)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Commissioner Bushnell
Extended belated birthday wishes to Vice Mayor Dressler.
Noted that recently retired City Clerk Marion Swenson was keeping very busy
catching up with friends, sending a -mails and playing Mahjong once a week.
Expressed appreciation to all City employees for their due diligence in promptly
and positively following through on requests such as repairing potholes, water line
breaks and other matters.
Read a letter about Broward Sheriffs Officer Juilan Ulvangis' recent efforts to
assist with ensuring the physical and mental welfare of a disoriented woman
recently found in the Mainlands 6 who spoke Greek as her native language.
Expressed appreciation to Chief Duguay and his staff for their special efforts to
address this unique situation.
b. Commissioner Gomez
No report.
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c. Commissioner Glasser:
Provided an update on her recent visit to a number of community organizations and
associations to discuss the importance of voting against proposed Amendment 4 on
the November 4, 2010 General Election ballot.
d. Vice Mayor Dressler
Noted that the Sun -Sentinel had recently included a number of educational
and opinion pieces regarding proposed Amendment 4.
Noted that he would be attending tomorrow morning's meeting of the Broward
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) which would include potential approval
of Phase One of enhancements to the City of Tamarac's bikeway system and
discussion regarding a locally preferred alternative for the Florida East Coast
Railroad Transit analysis study. Finally, he noted that at present there was no true
County -wide transit authority in Broward County. Vice Mayor Dressler said that he
would provide an update about the Broward MPO meeting at a future
City Commission meeting.
e. Mayor Talabisco
Stated that she had received a text update from Debbie De Crane who said
she was doing very well and she sent her regards to everyone.
Noted that she had visited King Point's over the weekend with Commissioner
Glasser to attend a community event benefitting the "City of Hope" organization.
Mayor Talabisco also reported that she had visited the Buddhist Temple and had
the opportunity to visit with a number of Tamarac residents at the Temple.
Invited all interested parties to participate in the ADRC (Aging and Resource
Disability Council) golf tournament on October 20th at the Woodlands Golf Club.
Noted that a new reporter would be starting with the Tamarac Forum community
newspaper next Monday.
Stated that she had received a number of very positive complements regarding the
recently re -designed "Tam -A -Gram" publication of the City of Tamarac.
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT:
City Attorney Goren expressed grateful appreciation to Mayor Talabisco and the City
Commission, City staff and all who had extended their best get well wishes following
his recent medical procedure. Mr. Goren noted that there were three pending
litigation matters (Prestige Homes, Ace Waste and Maribona Escrow) for which he
would be requesting an in -the -shade session either prior to or after a
City Commission meeting during November.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT:
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City Manager Miller noted that the Broward Sheriffs Office Tamarac Division had a
new canine "Taz" to assist with the detection of firearms, ammunition and recently
fired weapons.
Consistent with the requirements of Section 6-151 "Exception to Bid and Proposal
Requirements" of the City of Tamarac's Code of Ordinances, Mr. Miller noted that
he had authorized the City's Public Works Department to expend $29,400 on an
emergency basis to stabilize an unexpected canal bank collapse on the west side of
Nob Hill Road between NW 77th Street and NW 715t Place. Mr. Miller said that the
mitigation work was underway on this project.
Mr. Miller reported that over 700 school students had taken tours of City of Tamarac
Fire Department facilities, in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week
activities. He also stated that the Department's Fire Inspectors were inspecting
pools throughout the City's residential areas.
Mr. Miller noted that the following activities were planned in the near future:
Teen Summit on Saturday, October 16th between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at
the Tamarac Community Center.
- Grand opening of the skateboard park facility on Saturday, October 23rd,
between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
- Halloween Hoopla on Saturday, October 30th between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at
Tamarac Park.
Mr. Miller also thanked Mayor Talabisco for attending and addressing the
participants at the recent "Play Day" event held at the Tamarac Community Center
on September 23rd. Mayor Talabisco said that the event had been an uplifting one
for children and parents alike relative to First Lady Michelle Obama's "Move On'
program and the City of Tamarac's Kaboom Playful City recognition.
Commissioner Bushnell inquired whether the City of Tamarac's Community
Garage Sale was scheduled for October 23rd. Parks and Recreation Director Greg
Warner said this was correct. Commissioner Bushnell also noted that Lucille Wind,
one of Tamarac's first residents, would be recognized on Saturday, October 23 at
the " Broward County Pioneers Day" event to be held in Pembroke Pines.
5, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Vice Mayor Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner
Gomez, to approve all of the items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner
Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Gomez "yes", Vice Mayor Dressler "yes", Commissioner
Glasser "yes" and Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
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a. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVED
b. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVED
c. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
APPROVED
d. TR11907 - DESIGN/BUILD OF AUTOMATED STORMWATER GATE VALVES. A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding RFP
#10-02R to and approving an Agreement with Intercounty Engineering, Inc. for
the design/build of an automated gate valve system; authorizing the appropriate
City Officials to execute an Agreement with Intercounty Engineering Inc. For said
design/build project in an amount not to exceed $482,975.00 which includes a contract
price of $419,978 and a $62,997 contingency; authorizing budget amendments
for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability;
and providing an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-126
e. TR11928 - MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT. A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving the acquisition of a three
(3) year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement paid annually to be purchased from SHI
International Corp.; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting
purposes; authorizing an expenditure of $430,766.16, providing for conflicts; providing
for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-127
f. TR11932 - ST. MALACHY CHURCH -WAIVER OF FEES. A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to grant a waiver of fees in the amount of $1,558.90 and to extend the
hours of operation to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2010 through Saturday,
November 6, 2010, and on Sunday, November 7, 2010 to 10:00 p.m., and to approve
the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for the Saint Malachy Catholic
Church, located at 6200 John Horan Terrace (northeast corner of NW 61 st Street
and University Drive) during the operation of the Saint Malachy Catholic Church Annual
Carnival beginning Thursday, November 4, 2010 and ending Sunday, November 7,
2010; Case No. 20-MI-10; providing for conditions of approval; providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-128
g. TR11934 - FLU SHOTS 2010. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City
of Tamarac, Florida authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a Hold
Harmless Agreement between the City of Tamarac and University Hospital relating
to the donation and administration of two hundred free flu shots to Tamarac
Residents and City employees at the Tamarac Community Center on a date to
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be determined; providing for conflicts: providing for severability: and providing for an
effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-129
h. TR11935 - BSO PERMIT FOR SPECIAL DETAILS. A Resolution of the City
Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute a Broward Sheriffs Office Permit Application for Special Details
for Police Services to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department in an amount
not to exceed $62,792 in FY11; approving funding from the appropriate Parks and
Recreation Accounts; providing for conflicts, providing for severabflity; and
providing for an effective date.
RESOLUTION R2010-130
7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this
meeting.
8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING:
a. TO2213 - 2ND AMENDMENT ORDINANCE 2010-13 FY 2010 BUDGET. Motion to
adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on first
reading amending Ordinance 2010-13, which amended the City of Tamarac budget
for the general fund and each of the operating funds and the capital
improvements fund for the Fiscal Year 2010, by increasing the total revenues
and expenditures by a total of $1,900,686 as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto;
providing for severability; providing for an effective date. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2213 on first reading by title.
Vice. Mayor Dressler moved, seconded by Commissioner Glasser, to approve
Temporary Ordinance 2213 on first reading. On roll call Vice Mayor Dressler voted
"yes", Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell voted "yes",
Commissioner Gomez voted "yes", and Mayor Talabisco voted "yes". The motion
carried unanimously (5-0).
TEMPORARY ORDINANCE 2213 WAS APPROVED ON FIRST READING.
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing(s) items scheduled for this
meeting
10. ORDINANCE(S) -- SECOND READINGS: There were no Ordinance(s) — Second
Reading items scheduled for this meeting.
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial Hearing(s) items
scheduled for this meeting.
12. OTHER: There being no other business to come before the Mayor and City
Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at
7:36 p.m.
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Beth Talabisco, May r
Peter Richordson, CRM, CIVIC
City Clerk.
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