HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-08 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 7:00 p.m. in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Edward C. Partner, Commissioner
Gertrude Mishkin, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner Karen L.
Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Schreiber asked Commissioner Sultanof to lead
the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber proclaiming January 22, 2003 as South Florida
Senior Games Day. Parks and Recreation Director Margoles accepted and invited
everyone to participate or support the athletes. Parks and Recreation Director
Margoles said the games will be held from January 22"d through February 6t", and
spoke about registration and the wide variety of competitions.
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2. City Commission: Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a happy new year
and asked everyone to drive safely as school is back in session. Commissioner
Roberts said 115 cell phones have been distributed under Project SAFE and donations
are still needed. Commissioner Roberts said additional donations of tennis balls are
needed, as well.
Vice Mayor Portner had no report.
Mayor Schreiber said he had no report, but suggested Item 6(p) on the consent agenda
be removed for discussion.
Commissioner Sultanof said he is delighted to see more people in the audience. City
government is the closest to the people and people should come see what is done and
participate. Commissioner Sultanof wished everyone a happy new year and thanked
those in attendance, particularly the young attendees, and asked them to encourage
their parents to vote.
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Commissioner Mishkin said she had no report and wished everyone a happy, healthy
new year.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller said the Fire Department reports they have
received a $1,000 donation from Home Depot in the form of ten $100 gift cards. Pat
Kendricks was instrumental in acquiring the gift certificates on behalf of the Executive
Fire Officers' Academy Program to purchase supplies for the academy. Tamarac Fire
Rescue reports an estimated 11,300 emergency responses and 2,500 property
inspections in 2002. Additionally, service projects reached out to 33,000 people in
Tamarac over the past year. The Fire Rescue cadets completed their first year of
training, and will be joining CERT groups during the second phase of their training.
The Parks and Recreation Department reports that T-ball has begun, as well as several
other activities, including, soccer, roller hockey and tennis. City Manager Miller said
the Broward County Property Appraiser will provide on -site assistance with filing
property taxes and exemptions at the Community Center on January 15 from 6:00-8:00
p.m. and February 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72"d Street, Tamarac,
wished the Mayor, Commissioners and staff a healthy new year, and spoke about cost
concerns regarding the upcoming election. Mayor Schreiber said elections must be
held regardless of the cost, and spoke about efforts to improve polling place locations in
order to provide better service to the voters. Vice Mayor Portner said he wrote to
Governor Bush regarding removal of the Supervisor of Elections from her position, and
suggested that all concerned citizens write a letter to the governor expressing their
opinions on the matter. Vice Mayor Portner said the public deserves a good clean
election. Marvin Seidel, 9645 N Belfort, Tamarac, spoke about problems with
construction in the pool area at the Belfort community and complaints from the
residents geared toward the Mayor and Commissioners. Mr. Seidel said it is not the
Mayor and Commissions' fault for the delay in the repair; it is up to the president of the
association to see the matter is taken care of timely.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Roberts moved removal of item
6(p) from the consent agenda for discussion. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT --- GRANT
AWARD FOR TAMARAC PRESERVATION PARK: (TR10008) Entering into an
Interlocal Agreement with Broward County accepting a $2,000,000 grant award for the
acquisition of Kings Point Replat Parcel R (also known as Tamarac Preservation Park)
and accepting the Conceptual Open Space Management Plan included in the
agreement for the development of Tamarac Preservation Park and providing for the
inclusion of the project in the City's five year Capital Improvement Program; authorizing
the appropriate City officials to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants;
authorizing the City Clerk to record the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants in the
Public Records of Broward County; authorizing the appropriate City officials to amend
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the grants fund budget in the amount of $2,000,000 in accordance with proper
accounting procedures. On roll call Vice Mayor Portner voted "yes", Commissioner
Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion approved. Mayor Schreiber said there should be a report given
on this item, and the county, giving this large a sum of money to the city, should get
public recognition. Mayor Schreiber suggested future items of this nature be placed on
the regular agenda. City Manager Miller said the county bond program of $400 million,
of which Tamarac received $2 million, would be used to defray acquisition costs of the
15-acre parcel next to Tamarac Sports Complex. We will be able to add a
predominately passive use to the existing park which is a very good thing for Tamarac.
Vice Mayor Portner said Tamarac residents should have an opportunity to name the
park rather than the county naming the park for us. Commissioner Roberts said
Tamarac Preservation Park is the project name and not the park name.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Portner moved the addition of
Temporary Resolution 10018 to the consent agenda as item 6(r). Temporary
Resolution 10018, a Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
amending rules of procedure for the City Commission to add a provision for removal of
items from consent agenda for discussion and separate vote upon request and without
vote; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes",
Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Vice Mayor Portner "yes".
Motion carried.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda except Item 6(p), which was removed for discussion. On
roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner
Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion
carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the December 9, 2002 special commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the December 11, 2002 regular commission meeting.
APPROVED
G. WARRANTY BOND RELEASE — HAMPTON INN PROJECT: (TR9975)
Releasing a Public Improvement Warranty Bond in the form of an Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit No. 277 from Harbor Federal in the amount of $7,406.62
for the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection System improvements installed
by Wynne Building Corporation for the Hampton Inn Project located at 4499
West Commercial Boulevard; authorizing the City Clerk to release Irrevocable
Standby Letter of Credit No. 277.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-01
d. WARRANTY BOND RELEASE — WALGREENS PROJECT: (TR9976)
Releasing a Public Improvement Warranty Bond in the form of Surety Bond
#LPM4122936 from Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland in the amount of
$15,994.75 for the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection System
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improvements installed by FOG Partners Two, Ltd., for the Walgreens Project
located at 8801 West Commercial Boulevard; authorizing the City Clerk 'to
release Surety Bond #LPM4122936.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-02
e. BLANKET PUBLIC SAFETY INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT — CATALINA
LAKES: (TR9998) Executing a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress Easement
with Catalina Lakes, Inc., for the Catalina Lakes Project, located on the
southwest corner of Nob Hill Road and NW 80th Street, to provide proper access
to the property for municipal services such as utility, canal, fire and police
protection, emergency and other public safety services; authorizing and directing
the City Clerk to record said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-03
f. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — CATALINA LAKES:
(TR9999) Executing a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with
Catalina Lakes, Inc., for the Catalina Lakes Project, located on the southwest
corner of Nob Hill Rod and NW 80th Street, to allow legal access by City Utility
Personnel for installing, maintaining, and operating the Water Distribution and
Sewage Collection Systems; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record
said document in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-04
g. WARRANTY BOND RELEASE — WENDY'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS
PROJECT: (TR9972) Releasing a Public Improvement Warranty Bond in the
form of Surety Bond #6127042 from Safeco Insurance Company of America in
the amount of $4,324.50 for the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection
System improvements installed by Wendy's of N.E. Florida, Inc., for the Wendy's
Old Fashioned Hamburgers Project located at 8901 West Commercial
Boulevard; authorizing the City Clerk to release surety bond #6127042.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-05
h. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE — HESS GAS STATION NO. FL-160: (TR10000)
Accepting a Bill of Sale Absolute from Amerada Hess Facilities Business Trust
No. 1998-1 by Amerada Hess Corporation, its authorized agent for the Water
Distribution and Sewage Collection System Improvements installed for the Hess
Gas Station No. FL-160 Project, located at 8550 North University Drive, for City
ownership; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said document in
the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-06
i. WARRANTY BOND RELEASE „SOUTHAMPTON PHASES A-D, I-J AND
RECREATIONAL CENTER: (TR10005) Releasing a Public Improvement
Warranty Bond in the form of an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit No.
S002240 from Suntrust Bank in the amount of $46,412.75 for the Water
Distribution and Sewage Collection System Improvements installed by Lennar
Land Partners for the Southampton Phases A-D, I-J and Recreational Center
Project located on the west side of Nob Hill Road between NW 71 st Place and
NW 80th Street; authorizing the City Clerk to release Irrevocable Standby Letter
of Credit No. S002240.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-07
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j. GRANT AWARD — FIRE RESCUE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
AND GEAR: (TR10001) Accepting a grant award from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency in the amount of $195,230, with a City match of $83,670,
for a total project cost of $278,900 for new Fire Rescue personal protective
equipment and gear; authorizing the appropriate City officials to amend the
grants fund budget in the amount of $195,230 in accordance with proper
accounting procedures.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-08
k. GRANT APPLICATION -- FIRE RESCUE LIGHTWEIGHT PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: (TR10003) Submitting an application to the Florida
Department of Community Affairs through the Emergency Management
Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund for an Emergency Management
Municipal Matching Grant in an amount not to exceed $50,000, providing for a
match of up to $100,000 for lightweight personal protective clothing for all City
fire rescue personnel.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-09
1. TAMARAC WATER UTILITY EASEMENT — TAMARAC EAST UTILITIES
UPGRADE PHASE II: (TR10007) Executing a "Tamarac Water Utility
Easement" with Tamarac Lakes South, Inc., for the Tamarac East Utilities
Upgrade Phase II Project, located on the south side of West Commercial
Boulevard between NW 315t Avenue and Prospect Road within Land Section 17,
to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel for the installation, maintenance,
and operation of a Water Distribution System Interconnect Meter with the City of
Fort Lauderdale; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said
agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-10
M. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE — 7-ELEVEN PROJECT: (TR9974)
Releasing a Performance Bond in the form of Surety Bond #3-614-864 from the
Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, in the amount of $23,896.28 posted by
Petropac, Inc., held as guarantee of performance and as warranty for the
construction of a stormwater management system within the public right-of-way
of NW 57th street as an off -site improvement for the 7-Eleven Project located on
the northwest corner of Commercial Boulevard and N.W. 79th Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-11
n. PERFORMANCE BOND RELEASE — HESS GAS STATION: (TR10010)
Releasing a Performance Bond in the form of Surety Bond #423443 from
Amerada Hess Corporation in the amount of $25,726.03 for paving and drainage
improvements located at the Hess Gas Station on 8550 North University Drive
subject to the receipt of a Warranty Bond in the amount of $6,431.51
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-12
o. GRANT APPLICATION — NEW FIRE STATION/EOC: (TR10004) Submitting an
application to the Florida Department of Community Affairs through the
Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Trust Fund for an
Emergency Management Competitive Matching Grant in an amount not to
exceed $300,000, providing for a match of $2,000,000 in the form of a hardened
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fire station and emergency generator and a total project cost of $2,300,000, for
an Emergency Operations Center.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-13
P. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — GRANT AWARD FOR TAMARAC
PRESERVATION PARK: (TR10008) Entering into an Interlocal Agreement with
Broward County accepting a $2,000,000 grant award for the acquisition of Kings
Point Replat Parcel R (also known as Tamarac Preservation Park) and accepting
the Conceptual Open Space Management Plan included in the agreement for
the development of Tamarac Preservation Park and providing for the inclusion of
the project in the City's five year Capital Improvement Program; authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants;
authorizing the City Clerk to record the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants in
the Public Records of Broward County; authorizing the appropriate City officials
to amend the grants fund budget in the amount of $2,000,000 in accordance with
proper accounting procedures.
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
q. GRANT APPLICATION — EMS TRANSPORT VEHICLE: (TR10002) Submitting
an application to the Florida Department of Health for an Emergency Medical
Services Matching Grant in the amount of $200,000, providing for a match in the
form of personnel salaries and benefits, for one fully -equipped emergency
medical services transport vehicle.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-14
r. AMENDING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE CITY COMMISSION:
(TR10018) Amending rules of procedure for the City Commission to add a
provision for removal of items from consent agenda for discussion and separate
vote upon request and without vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-15
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
6p. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — GRANT AWARD FOR TAMARAC
PRESERVATION PARK: (TR10008) Entering into an Interlocal Agreement with
Broward County accepting a $2,000,000 grant award for the acquisition of Kings Point
Replat Parcel R (also known as Tamarac Preservation Park) and accepting the
Conceptual Open Space Management Plan included in the agreement for the
development of Tamarac Preservation Park and providing for the inclusion of the
project in the City's five year Capital Improvement Program; authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants; authorizing the City
Clerk to record the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants in the Public Records of
Broward County; authorizing the appropriate City officials to amend the grants fund
budget in the amount of $2,000,000 in accordance with proper accounting procedures.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. On roll
call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Portner
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Mishkin "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-16
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REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE — FIRST READING
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT: (TO1994) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending
Chapter 16, entitled "Pensions and Retirement", Article Vill, Division 4, entitled
"Benefits" to provide adjustments for normal retirement benefits; providing adjustments
for early retirement benefits; providing adjustments for pre -retirement death benefits
pursuant to amendments of Chapter 185 of the Florida Statutes; providing for
codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 1994 on first reading by
title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval. On
roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor
Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
MARION SW NSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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JOE SCHREIBER
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