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Home My WebLink About2012-11-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 7:04 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in City Commission Chambers, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. ROLL CALL: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Diane Glasser, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez and Commissioner Harry Dressler were in attendance. Also in attendance were City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney David Tolces and Interim City Clerk Patricia Teufel. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Harry Dressler led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming November 15, 2012 as "America Recycles Day" (Requested by Budget/Contracts Manager Troy Gies) 2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS: a. Commissioner Bushnell: Said over the last two weeks she attended the Taste of Tamarac, Halloween Hoopla, Employee Health Fair, the Broward League of Cities Board Meeting for Mayor Talabisco, the Veterans Day Ceremony and the Broward League of Cities Texting Committee Meeting, for which she will report back to the Commission at a later date. Commissioner Bushnell also visited Tamarac Elementary School and read to the children; attended the retirement farewell of Tom Sheridan and calculated her volunteer hours over the last summer amounted to 2013 hours. Commissioner Bushnell said she was proud to be sworn in as Commissioner for District 1 at yesterday's Swearing -in Ceremony along with Vice Mayor Glasser. b. Commissioner Gomez: Had a very busy two weeks and attended the Taste of Tamarac; Halloween Hoopla and various HOA meetings; participated in the Corridor Study meeting; attended the Alzheimer's luncheon and also read to 4th and 5th grade children at Tamarac Elementary. Commissioner Gomez said she was looking forward to seeing everyone at the Turkey Trot and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. c. Vice Mayor Glasser: Participated in a demonstration of the major arterial corridor study that will take place in the next few years. Vice Mayor Glasser attended the Veterans Day ceremony and, like Commissioner Bushnell, was proud to be sworn in as Commissioner for District 3 at yesterday's Swearing -in Ceremony. Vice Mayor Glasser said there are new people representing our district after the November 8th election: School Board Member Abbey Freedman; State Representative Jared Moskowitz and Congressman Alcee Hastings and said she will work closely with these individuals on Tamarac's behalf. Page 1 of 5 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 2012 d. Commissioner Dressler: Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Dressler —' said over the last two weeks he attended the MPO meeting and has networked with numerous constituents. Commissioner Dressler said he also had the distinct pleasure of reading a book called "The Leaf That Blew in to the Barn" to 2nd and 3`d grade students at Tamarac Elementary which is a story about how all things are connected. e. Mayor Talabisco: Informed us she is leaving tomorrow for Orlando where she will be attending the Florida League of Cities meeting and along with the Growth Management and Economic Development Committee will be presenting a list of priorities that they plan on putting forward to the Legislative Policy Committee so that they can then bring it forward to the legislature in Tallahassee. The issues that will be covered are foreclosures, economic development, including small business incentives and neighborhood improvement districts. Mayor Talabisco passed the list of priorities to the Commission. Mayor Talabisco congratulated Purchasing/Contracts Manager Keith Glatz who hosted an event with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing at the Tamarac Community Center. There were agencies from around Broward County where they met with vendors from around the state. Mayor Talabisco appreciated being asked to make a few remarks and was glad to see how well respected Purchasing/Contracts Manger Glatz is. Lastly, Mayor Talabisco said she was in New York during Super Storm Sandy and was able to allay some fears of her mother and sister. Mayor Talabisco spoke of the devastation to the City. As a result the US Conference of Mayors put out a request to all Mayors and asked us — to be in contact with them with regards to assistance that we can provide to the Northeast. Mayor Talabisco spoke of how she and staff have been working with other agencies to provide valuable information about how the EMAC process works and provide assistance as needed. Mayor Talabisco wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving 3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT: Assistant City Attorney Tolces said it was a pleasure to be here this evening and on behalf of his firm wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and said that he, his son and Assistant City Attorney Horowitz would be running in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. 4. CITY MANAGER REPORT: City Manager Cernech said Fire Prevention Month was held during the month of October and to date over 900 children have participated. Given the success of the program Fire Rescue will continue to provide tours over the next few weeks. City Manager Cernech reported that Fire Inspector Tommy Demopoulos has been awarded the Florida State Fire Marshall and Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention Scholarship and will be attending the 35th Annual FACAP Training Conference in Gainesville. City Manager Cernech said the city -run Youth Soccer practices are into their second week and there are more than 500 children participating, which is the most ever for the program. Page 2 of 5 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 2012 _ Past Events: More than 500 people were in attendance for the Halloween Hoopla on October 30t" and approximately 200 people attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on Sunday, November 11 t" Upcoming Events: There will be a preschool Princess and Brave Lil' Knights event for children between the ages of 2 and 4 on Saturday, November 17t" from 10:00 am to noon at the Tamarac Community Center. City Manager Cernech invited everyone to take part in the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving which starts at 7:30 am from City Hall. City Manager Cernech said he and his family would also be participating in the Turkey Trot. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Mayor Talabisco opened public participation and with no one wishing to speak closed public participation. 6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Talabisco said she is pulling item 6 (e) TR12270 from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commission Dressler moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of 6 (e). The motion passed unanimously (5-0). a. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 24, 2012 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APPROVED b. TR12257 - PURCHASE SUPPLIES BSO FR LOGISTICS INCREASE LIMIT: A Resolution -- of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the Fire Rescue Department to increase the dollar amount for purchasing fire and medical supplies from Broward County Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue Division Logistics Warehouse (BSO Logistics) for FY13 from One Hundred Thousand ($100,000) to an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000) Dollars; to authorize the City Manager to extend the total dollar amount by an additional Twenty Five Thousand $25,000 based upon exigent circumstances; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012- c. TR12267 - AMENDMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAMARAC AND BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida approving the First Amendment to Law Enforcement Service Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Broward Sheriff's Office to be effective nunc pro tunc November 1, 2012; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the First Amendment to the Law Enforcement Service Agreement; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012- d. TR12268 - SPONSORSHIP OF CHARITABLE ENTITIES: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, amending Resolution R-2012-61, by specifically adding to the list of charitable entities with whom the City of Tamarac recognizes a sponsorship or co-sponsorship relationship; providing for an amended exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein, as may be amended from time to time, for the express purpose of compliance with Section 1-19(C)(5)(A)(4) of the Broward County Code of Page 3 of 5 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 2012 Ordinances; providing for conflicts; providing for severability and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012- f. TR12278 - CIGNA HEALTH INSURANCE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve a partially self - insured health program; and execute agreements with Cigna, providing for Administrative Services, Stop Loss Insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Plans; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the health insurance premium between the City and employees; providing for a waiver of reimbursement maximum; providing for an advance of $500,000 from the Risk Fund; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012- g. TR12279 - METLIFE DENTAL INSURANCE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the agreement of the City's Dental Insurance program with MetLife for two (2) plan years effective January 1, 2013; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the dental insurance premium between the city and employees; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. RESOLUTION R-2012- 6 e. TR12270 - RED LIGHT CAMERA OPERATING SYSTEM: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate officials to award and execute an agreement for a Red Light Running Camera Enforcement System for a period of three (3) years from the date of a City issued Notice to Proceed, and to exercise up to two (2) renewal options of up to two (2) years each as approved by the City; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Gomez moved approval of TR12270. Assistant City Attorney read TR12270 by title into the records. Public Services Director Jack Strain and Financial Services Director Mark Mason appeared and gave presentations. Mr. Greg Parks of ATS introduced himself to the Mayor and Commission. Public Services Director Strain, Financial Services Director Mason, Mr. Parks and Assistant City Attorney Tolces responded to the many questions and concerns of the Commission. Motion passed unanimously (5-0) RESOLUTION R-2012- 7. REGULAR AGENDA: There were no Regular Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 8. ORDINANCE(S) — FIRST READING: a. T02266 - BUDGET AMENDMENT #2: An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of _ Tamarac, Florida, amending Ordinance 2012-13, which amended the City of Tamarac Operating Budget, Revenues and Expenditures, the Capital Budget, and the Financial Page 4 of 5 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 2012 Policies for the Fiscal Year 2012, by increasing the total revenues and expenditures by a total of $631,735 as detailed in Exhibit A attached hereto; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for an effective date. Assistant City Attorney Tolces read TO2266 by title into the record. Commissioner Gomez seconded by Commissioner Bushnell moved approval of TO2266 on first reading. Motion passed unanimously (5-0) PASSED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 9. PUBLIC HEARING(S): There were no Public Hearing items scheduled for this meeting. 10. ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS: There were no Ordinance — Second Reading items scheduled for this meeting. 11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S): There were no Quasi -Judicial items scheduled for this meeting. 12. OTHER: There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Talabisco adjourned the meeting 8:48 p.m. BetI6 Talabisco, M yor Patricia Teufei, Cf C In e.im City Clerk Page 5 of 5 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING November 14, 2012