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Home My WebLink About2008-01-09 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 5:05 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and Assistant City Clerk Tom Schneider. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Dressler led the pledge of allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Micah Williams, Broward County Supervisor of Elections, gave a presentation regarding 2008 general election information, addressing election statistics, election dates, early voting, EViD identification machines and absentee ballots. Vice Mayor Sultanof asked about a paper trail and Commissioner Dressler questioned voter identification for those voters who do not drive. Mr. Williams said optical scanners would first be used in the August election and explained acceptable alternative identification. Mr. Williams gave the Supervisor of Elections general office number and website: 954-357-7050; www.browardsoe.or . b. Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor and City Commission by Maureen Kohler, President of ArtServe. Ms. Kohler spoke of the successes of the past year between ArtServe and Tamarac. C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming January 13, 2008 "National Korean American Day". Jacob Woo Ho Lee, President, Korean American Foundation of Florida & Editor, Florida Korean American News Inc. accepted and presented plaques and flowers to the Mayor and Commissioners recognizing leadership and diversity in the City of Tamarac. d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming January 18, 2008 as Arbor Day in the City of Tamarac. Public Works Director Jack Strain accepted. e. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming January 2008 as "National Mentoring Month". Battalion Chief Kendrick accepted and spoke about mentoring. RFPnRTR 2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked the Korean community for joining Tamarac and attending tonight's meeting. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco recognized representatives of various elected officials who were in the audience. Mayor Flansbaum- January 9, 2008 Page 1 of 4 Talabisco reminded everyone about the tax reform amendment workshop being held tonight in Coral Springs. Commissioner Portner spoke about the two recent ordinances regarding Commission procedures and ethics and said he was not happy that he did not have the opportunity to speak at Monday's workshop about solar panels for City Hall and resident tax rebates. Commissioner Portner discussed the possibility of alleviating some of the fees for Prestige Homes. Commissioner Dressler said he felt there was not enough notice to all the Commissioners and he would like the issue to be added as an agenda item with staffs presentation and backup. City Attorney Goren said Section 5-1(a) of the Tamarac Code requires a resolution passed by majority vote to modify permit fees. Commissioner Portner agreed that he would like to have this item placed on the next workshop agenda. Vice Mayor Sultanof left the meeting at 5:47 p.m. and returned at 5:55 p.m. Commissioner Dressler thanked the Korean community for appearing at tonight's meeting and spoke of Tamarac's commitment to diversity. Commissioner Portner thanked the Korean community for appearing at tonight's meeting and for choosing Tamarac as their home. Commissioner Atkins -Grad welcomed the Korean community to Tamarac and wished everyone a happy and healthy new year. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed that Commissioner Portner voted favorably for both ordinances and she discussed the Mayor's right to vote last 3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren said he and the City Manager will be speaking at tonight's meeting in Coral Springs. The Administrative Law Judge has granted the City of Tamarac's and Coconut Creek's petition regarding University Drive. 4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported new CERT classes will be held in January and anyone interested should contact Community Education Preparedness Specialist Schoen. Tamarac Fire Rescue and the American Red Cross will hold shelter management training at Section 15 on February 23rd, and there will be National Weather Service Skywarning training on March 15th from 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. at Station 15. The Tamarac @ Twilight concert series begins Friday, January 11th featuring the rock band Prism, with free admission and refreshments. All amendments to the Comprehensive Plan have been approved by the South Florida Regional Planning Council and have been sent to the DCA for review. City Manager Miller congratulated Community Development Director Bramley and staff on this achievement. The SFWMD has declared an extreme water shortage with new restrictions effective January 15th Tamarac has reduced water consumption to 1995 levels even though the population has increased by 10,000. City Manager Miller said the Utilities Department has done a great job and he congratulated Utilities Director Gagnon and staff on their efforts. L! January 9, 2008 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac, spoke about trees in Tamarac and commended Public Works staff for their work. Mr. Schneider encouraged everyone to update their licenses to the new, digitized ones, in an effort to prevent I.D. theft. City Manager Miller and City Attorney Goren left the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Deputy City Manager Cernech took the dais. Frank Steiger, 6903 NW 70th, Tamarac, spoke about 55 and older communities and requested the issue be discussed at a future Commission workshop. Commissioner Dressler said he does not know what control the City might have and asked for staffs advice. Deputy City Manager Cernech said it is a property rights issue and he believes there is a process available to shed deed restrictions, but not through the City. Deputy City Manager Cernech said information would be forthcoming. Commissioner Portner said he opposes 55 and older restrictions and suggested Mr. Steiger speak with Rep. Ari Porth's representative who is in attendance at tonight's meeting. Vice Mayor Sultanof suggested Mr. Steiger utilize the federal HUD mechanism. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins - Grad "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the December 12, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED b. AWARDING BID NO. 08-03B AND EXECUTING AGREEMENT — SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING SYSTEM FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT: (TR11332) Awarding Bid No. 08-03B to J and J, Inc. d/b/a Eagle Painting and executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and J and J, Inc. d/b/a Eagle Painting for an amount of $82,010.00 for the Surface Preparation and Coating System for the City of Tamarac Water Treatment Plant Project; approving funding for this project from the appropriate Utilities Operational accounts; authorizing the appropriate City officials to administer the contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-01 C. GRANT ACCEPTANCE FOR PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS AEDS : (TR11331) Accepting a grant in the amount of $20,250 from a 2005 Broward County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant for the purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the amount of $20,250 for a total project cost not to exceed $22,000 to provide AEDs within the City of Tamarac. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-02 d. AWARDING BID NO. 07-31 B AND EXCECUTING AGREEMENT — HVAC REPLACEMENT FOR CITY HALL AND BSO BUILDING: (TR11334) Awarding Bid No. 07- 31 B and executing an agreement with HYVAC, Inc. for the replacement of the HVAC units at City Hall, 7525 Pine Island Road, and the BSO Building, 7515 NW 88th Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $134,120.00 from the appropriate accounts; authorizing budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes. RESOLUTION NO. R2008-03 January 9, 2008 Page 3 of 4 REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCE — FIRST READING 7. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY D/B/A PEOPLE'S GAS SYSTEM: (TO2153) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading authorizing the Mayor to execute and to otherwise enter into that certain Franchise Agreement for construction, operation and maintenance of gas system facilities with Tampa Electric Company d/b/a People's Gas System. Assistant City Clerk Schneider read Temporary Ordinance 2153 on first reading by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. ADOPTED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 9, 2008 There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the regular meeting of the City Commission at 6:15 p.m. Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco Mayor Ltzi(,e-L Tom Schneider, CMC Assistant City Clerk January 9, 2008 Page 4 of 4