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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-25 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bushnell called the workshop meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011 in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Pamela Bushnell, Vice Mayor Michelle J. Gomez, Commissioner Marion Swenson, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Michael Cernech, Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, City Attorney Sam Goren and City Clerk Peter M. J. Richardson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bushnell led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Item No. 8 (a) on Ordinance(s) First Reading. AMENDING ORDINANCE 2010-20 FY 2011 BUDGET (T02222L Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida on first reading amending Ordinance 2010-20, which adopted the City of Tamarac operating budget, revenues and expenditures, the capital budget, and the financial policies for the Fiscal Year 2011, by increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total of $34,985,784, as detailed in Exhibit A; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. — Financial Services Director Mark Mason Mr. Mason reviewed the details of the proposed budget ordinance amendment, noting that the majority of the budget amendment pertained to capital or debt service funds. Mayor Bushnell inquired about the status of the proposed new building at the City's skate park facility. Greg Warner, Director of Parks and Recreation, said that Public Works and Parks staff were currently working on planning and design for the facility. He noted that a temporary building would be utilized on a short-term basis. Mayor Bushnell inquired about the $500,000 of estimated funding for Fire Department overtime. Chief Burton stated that some early and unanticipated retirements from the Fire Department had increased the level of overtime. Chief Burton said that the Department was hoping to fill the existing vacancies as soon as practical, thereby decreasing the amount of overtime funding needed in the long term. 2. Item No. 6 c on the Consent Agenda. REVISION OF SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TR 12015: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, revising the current Engineering Division, Public Works Department, schedule of permit fees for construction projects within the City of Tamarac; repealing Resolution No. R-2007-82; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. - Public Works Director Jack Strain and John Doherty, Assistant Director of Public Works Page 1 of 3 City Commission Workshop April 25, 2011 Assistant Director of Public Works John Doherty reviewed the proposed revisions in permit and inspection fees for construction projects and responded to questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners. Mr. Strain also noted that no ordinance amendment was necessary at this time. 3. Item No. 6 (b) on the Consent Agenda. DECLARE FIRE APPARATUS AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION (TR 12913). A Resolution of the City Commission of the City Tamarac, Florida, declaring certain equipment be disposed of via sale through established internet markets to be selected; placing all proceeds into the appropriate funds from which the asets were originally purchased; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. — Public Works Director Jack Strain and Purchasing and Contracts Manager Keith Glatz. Mr. Strain briefly reviewed the proposed declaration of certain fire apparatus as surplus equipment, noting that bids for fire department apparatus would be opened tomorrow. Mr. Strain stated that it was possible that the City would receive more for the surplus fire equipment if it were disposed of in a timely manner. Mr. Glatz noted that each piece of fire department apparatus was relatively customized and unique, therefore prices realized for each piece of equipment would vary from time to time. Mr. Strain said it was much more efficient to declare the equipment on as needed basis, rather than on an annual basis. 4. UPDATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT MEETINGS: Update on Neighborhood District Meetings. -- Community Development Director Jennifer Bramley. Director of Community Development Jennifer Bramley provided an overview of survey results from the four neighborhood district meetings held throughout Tamarac in March and April 2011. She noted that 94% of meeting attendees who completed surveys said that they found the meetings to be informative or somewhat informative. Vice Mayor Gomez inquired about the possibility of publicizing future neighborhood district meeting dates and locations in the Tam -A -Gram. Ms. Bramley said that City staff would be pleased follow up on this suggestion. She also stated that staff was putting together an overall report on trending data relative to neighborhood district meetings. Commissioner Dressler suggested the possibility of disseminating information to residents to correct inaccurate information about city programs and services. Ms. Bramley said this could possibly be sent out in the Tam -A -Gram or other similar resource. Mayor Bushnell inquired whether City staff would be reporting back to the City Commission relative to trending data. Ms. Bramley said that City staff would be pleased to report back to the Mayor and City Commissioners on these matters. 1 Page 2 of 3 City Commission Workshop April 25, 2011 1 E 5. UPDATE ON BROWARD COUNTY ETHICS COMMITTEE: Update on Broward County Ethics Committee. — City Attorney Sam Goren. Mr. Goren noted that he had provided the Mayor and City Commissioners with latest black -lined version of the proposed Broward County Ethics Code. Mr. Goren stated that this proposal would be presented to Broward County Attorney's staff later this afternoon by a subcommittee of the Broward League of Cities, including Commissioner Glasser. Mr. Goren also presented an update on the Inspector General selection process, noting that John Scott had been recommended to serve in this capacity and his potential appointment would be included on the Broward County Commission's agenda later today. Mr. Goren continued his overview of the proposal and responded to questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners. Mr. Goren noted that the most potentially contentious part of the proposal would be the "opt out" element for individual municipalities. Commissioner Dressier expressed appreciation to Commissioner Glasser for her efforts on behalf of the City of Tamarac and the Broward League of Cities in reviewing the terms of the proposed ethics code. There being no further business to come before City Commission, Mayor Bushnell adjourned the workshop meeting at 11:22 a.m. Peter M. J. R' hardson, CRM City Clerk Page 3 of 3 City Commission Workshop April 25, 2011