HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY MARCH 23, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission to
order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Chambers at Tamarac City Hall,
7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C.
Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft,
and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of
allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 15-
21, 2005 as National Public Works Week. Public Works Director Strain accepted, thanked
everyone and said Public Works is part of the city team, trying to make Tamarac a better
place in which to live.
b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the month of April as
Water Conservation Month. Utilities Director Gagnon and Laboratory Manager Oney
accepted. Laboratory Manager Oney thanked everyone and said conservation is a year-
round effort.
C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of employee service awards:
Chief Budzinski announced that on Saturday Joseph "Tony" Chin was promoted to
Lieutenant.
5-year awards: Joseph Chin, Firefighter 2, Shad Kirshenbaum, Firefighter 3, Adriana
Lucker, Purchasing Coordinator, Robert Schild, Wastewater Service Worker, Van Schoen,
Community Education Preparedness Specialist, William Sweginnis, Lieutenant 5, Eric
Viveros, Lieutenant 5, and Darlene Williams, Firefighter 3
10-year award: Trevor Feagin, GIS Manager
15year awards: Glenn Martinez, Maintenance Worker III and Mark Micciche, Fire
Inspector/Plans Examiner
25year_awards: Edward Heck, Wastewater Service Worker and Steven Taylor, Lt. 1
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said it is nice to see employees receiving their
service awards and the city is improving. Mayor Schreiber read a letter from the Office of
the Secretary of Defense dated February 27, 2005 into the record and presented the city
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with a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve (attached and made a part of these
minutes).
Commissioner Portner said he received the same letter which he turned over to the City
Manager for signature and display.
Commissioner Roberts congratulated the dedicated employees who were recognized this
morning and said it is good to see that our employees are here to stay.
Vice Mayor Sultanof congratulated the men and women who serve our city. Vice Mayor
Sultanof spoke about civility and said 90% of the time our commission votes 5-0. Vice
Mayor Sultanof expressed his displeasure in Tamarac not being represented on the County
Library Committee, and no one negotiating for Tamarac with regard to the closure of the
small library on McNab Road, while the City of Coral Springs was able to negotiate to keep
their small library open. Vice Mayor Sultanof said he is concerned that the mall in which the
library was situated will lose business and may become blighted. Vice Mayor Sultanof also
commented on the Mayor and City Commission traveling on behalf of the city and asked
that any commissioner who does so tender a written report to the Mayor and City
Commission in a professional manner.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked all staff who participated in this morning's
award ceremony, adding she would like the employees to remain in Chambers through the
Mayor and City Commission reports so they can receive congratulations from the Mayor
and City Commission. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco added she thinks of the
employees as 'Team Tamarac'. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said Sunday is Easter
Sunday and she wished Commissioner Roberts and family a Happy Easter and a happy
holiday to staff.
Mayor Schreiber responded with regard to the closure of the small library on McNab Road,
that the City of Coral Springs spends $300,000 per year to keep their small library open,
and Tamarac had the same option.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: Assistant City Manager Phillips advised that Community
Development is in the process of drafting proposed guidelines for the Main Street/57
Street Project, to be brought before the Mayor and City Commission this spring. The Fire
Department reports that the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Advanced
Training class was completed on March 191h; it is anticipated that 400 members will be
trained by the end of the program. Tamarac's program is being considered for additional
State funding and will serve as a model program for Florida. Parks and Recreation reports
that the Lunch With Peter Cottontail event held on March 12th at the Tamarac Community
Center was well attended. The Night of the Irish event on March 16th at the Tamarac
Community Center and the Spring Fest on March 19th at Tamarac Park were also well
attended. Everyone is invited to the 3rd in our series of concerts on April 1st at the Tamarac
Sports Complex from 7.00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Summer camp packets are available at
Tamarac Park and the Tamarac Community Center. Public Works reports that work has
begun on the Veterans Park boat ramp and the existing parking lot is being reconfigured.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATIO N:..There was no public participation.
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CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Sultanof moved to pull Item 6(I)
from the consent agenda and table said item until such time as the outstanding stormwater
fees are paid. Item 6(I). FIRST AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER
DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — MAINSTAY SUITES PROJECT: (TR10635) Executing a
First Amendment to the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Tamarac Hotels,
Inc., for the Mainstay Suites Project, located at 8301 West Commercial Boulevard, requiring
an additional 27.3 ERC's for water and 27.3 ERC's for sewer establishing additional
contribution charges in the amount of $87,360.00; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to
record said agreement in the Public Records of Broward County. On roll call Vice Mayor
Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval
of all items on the consent agenda with the exception of 6(I). On roll call Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the March 9, 2005 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the March 15, 2005 Special City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
C. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — FIRST EAST SIDE
SAVINGS BANK PROJECT: (TR10640) Executing a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility
Easement" with First East Side Savings Bank, for the First East Side Savings Bank Project,
located at 9399 West Commercial Boulevard, to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel
for installing, maintaining, and operating the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection
System Improvements; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in
the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-39
d. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE — FIRST EAST SIDE SAVINGS BANK PROJECT:
(TR10641) Accepting a Bill of Sale Absolute from First East Side Savings Bank, for the
Water Distribution and Sewage Collection System Improvements installed for the First East
Side Savings Bank Project, located at 9399 West Commercial Boulevard, for City
ownership; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said document in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-40
e. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE — WESTWOOD APARTMENTS: (TR10652) Accepting
a Bill of Sale Absolute from Nob Hill Landings, L.L.C., for the Water Distribution and
Sewage Collection System Improvements installed for the Westwood Apartments Project,
located on the north side of Westwood Drive just east of Nob Hill Road, for City ownership;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said document in the public records of
Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-41
f. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — WESTWOOD
APARTMENTS: (TR10653) Executing a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with
Nob Hill Landings, L.L.C., Inc., for the Westwood Apartments Project, located on the north
side of Westwood Drive just east of Nob Hill Road, to allow legal access by City Utility
Personnel for installing, maintaining, and operating the Water Distribution and Sewage
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Collection System Improvements; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said
agreement in the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-42
g. AMENDING EXPENDITURE BUDGET AND BUDGET OF ESTIMATED
REVENUES FOR FY2005: (TR10645) Amending the expenditure budget for the Fiscal
Year 2005; amending the budget of estimated revenues for the Fiscal Year 2005.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-43
h. NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN APPLICATION FEE REFUND -- TAMARAC
AQUATIC COMPLEX PROJECT: (TR10669) Refunding $3,000.00 to Catalfumo
Construction, L.L.C. for New Development Site Plan fees collected in error for the Tamarac
Aquatic Complex Project (Case No. 4-MI-05).
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-44
i. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT — ZAMBELLI INTERNATIONALE FIREWORKS
MANUFACTURING COMPANY. INC.: (TR10663) Executing an amendment to the
agreement between the City of Tamarac and Zambelli Internationale Fireworks
Manufacturing Company, Inc., exercising the option to renew for the 2005 fireworks at a
cost of $25,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-45
j. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — TOSHIBA PROJECT:
(TR10637) Executing a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with Sunrise Box,
L.L.C., for the Toshiba Project, located at 6401 Nob Hill Road, to allow legal access by City
Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining, and operating the Water Distribution and
Sewage Collection System Improvements; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record
said agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-46
k. BLANKET PUBLIC SAFETY INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT — TOSHIBA
PROJECT: (TR10642) Executing a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress Easement with
Sunrise Box L.L.C., for the Toshiba Project, located 6401 Nob Hill Road, 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. R2005-47
I. FIRST AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT —
MAINSTAY SUITES PROJECT: (TR10635) Executing a First Amendment to the Water and
Sewer Developer's Agreement with Tamarac Hotels, Inc., for the Mainstay Suites Project,
located at 8301 West Commercial Boulevard, requiring an additional 27.3 ERC's for water
and 27.3 ERC's for sewer establishing additional contribution charges in the amount of
$87,360.00; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the Public
Records of Broward County.
TABLED UNTIL THE OUTSTANDING STORMWATER FEES ARE PAID
M. REVISED RELEASE AND WAIVER FORM FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE AND
MEDICAL SUPPLIES: (TR10658) Executing a revised Release and Waiver of Liability form
for the purchase of fire and medical supplies from the Broward County Fire Rescue Division
Logistics Warehouse eliminating the requirement for countersignature by the Broward
Sheriff's Office.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-48
n. FY04-05 ALLOCATION — STATE OF FLORIDA'S STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES
PARTNERSHIP (SHIP)„PROGRAM FUNDS: (TR10657) Amending the State of Florida's
State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program budget of estimated revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $422,627.00 by accepting the Fiscal Year 2004-2005
allocation of the program funds to be utilized according to the City's Local Housing
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Assistance Plan and Housing Delivery Goals Chart; appropriating said funds, including any
and all necessary budget transfers (Case No. 2-MI-05).
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-49
o. BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE — TOSHIBA PROJECT: (TR10656) Accepting a Bill of
Sale Absolute from Sunrise Box, L.L.C., for the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection
System Improvements installed for the Toshiba project, located at 6401 Nob Hill Road, for
City ownership; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said document in the
public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-50
P. RIGHT-OF-WAY BEAUTIFICATION AGREEMENT — MCNAB ROAD MEDIANS
FROM UNIVERSITY DRIVE TO THE EAST CITY LIMITS: (TR10666) Executing a Right -of -
Way Beautification Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for
landscaping improvements within McNab Road medians from University Drive to SW 83rd
Avenue and for the maintenance thereafter of said landscape improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-51
q. GRANT AWARD AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — SHATHER PARCEL:
(TR10654) Entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Broward County accepting a grant
award up to the amount of $1,600,000 for the acquisition, improvement, enhancement,
operation and management of open space site OS-117 Water's Edge Park (a.k.a, Shather
Parcel) and accepting the conceptual open space park management plan included in the
agreement for the development of OS-117; authorizing the appropriate city officials, upon
approval and receipt of the Interlocal Agreement by Broward County, to execute and record
the declaration of restrictive covenants and return to the county for funding.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-52
r. GRANT AWARD AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — CUMMINGS PARCEL:
(TR10655) Entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Broward County accepting a grant
award up to the amount of $782,000 for the acquisition, improvement, enhancement,
operation and management of open space site OS-118 Swim Central Park Addition (a.k.a.
Cummings Parcel) and accepting the conceptual open space park management plan
included in the agreement for the development of OS-118; authorizing the appropriate city
officials, upon approval and receipt of the Interlocal Agreement by Broward County, to
execute and record the declaration of restrictive covenants and return to the county for
funding.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-53
S. FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION GRANT: (TR10674) Submitting an application to
the Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance Program for funding to
construct a fishing pier at Southgate Linear Park in the amount of $25,000 providing for a
city match of $25,000; providing for acceptance of the terms and conditions in F.I.N.D. Rule
6613-2 F.A.C. as part of the project agreement; ensuring that the program will match
proposal requirements; assuming operation and maintenance responsibility for the project;
providing for non-discrimination according to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
statutes relating to handicapped accessibility; ensuring availability of all records of expense
to F.I.N.D. if requested; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of documents
upon approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-54
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
7. ELECTING A VICE MAYOR TO SERVE FOR A ONE YEAR TERM: (TR10660)
Motion to approve Resolution electing Commissioner to serve as Vice
Mayor for a one (1) year term beginning March 23, 2005 with no succession. City Attorney
Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10660 by title. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by
Commissioner Roberts moved approval. Vice Mayor Sultanof moved the election of
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco as Vice Mayor. On roll call Commissioner Roberts
voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner
Roberts seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval of Temporary Resolution
10660, as amended, electing Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco as Vice Mayor to
serve a one year term beginning March 23, 2005, with no succession. On roll call
Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-55
8. AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES FOR BANK ACCOUNTS AT WACHOVIA BANK
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: (TR10659) Motion to approve Resolution authorizing
signatures for bank accounts at Wachovia Bank, National Association. City Attorney Kraft
read Temporary Resolution 10659 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice
Mayor Talabisco moved approval. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner
Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-56
ORDINANCE — FIRST READING
9. COMMERCIAL GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — ACE WASTE
SERVICES, LLC.: (T02081) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first _reading authorizing the
appropriate city officials to execute a Commercial Garbage Franchise Agreement between
the City of Tamarac and Ace Waste Services, LLC, City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2081 on first reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner
Sultanof moved approval. Commissioners Roberts and Portner asked if a representative
from Ace Waste Services was in the audience. Commissioner Sultanof said when the item
comes before the Mayor and City Commission for second reading he would like to see a
representative of the company at the meeting. Public Works Director Strain said he would
inform the applicant of the commission's wishes. On roll call Vice Mayor Talabisco voted
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING MARCH 23, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
10. THIRD ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION — ALL SERVICE REFUSE INC.: (T02078) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading executing a third addendum to the 1994 agreement between
the City of Tamarac and All Service Refuse, Inc. for furnishing single family solid waste
collection for an additional term to begin April 1, 2005 and end December 31, 2009. City
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Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2078, revision No. 1, on second reading by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Talabisco moved approval.
Commissioners Roberts and Portner expressed their pleasure with the contract.
Commissioner Portner confirmed that John Ferguson was in the audience. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice
Mayor Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion
carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING MARCH 9, 2005
APPROVED ON SECOND READING MARCH 23, 2005
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2005-05
11. ADDENDUM TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING
COLLECTION _-_ALL SERVICE REFUSE, INC.: (T02079) Motion to adopt Ordinance on
second reading executing a third addendum to the 1994 agreement between the City of
Tamarac and All Service Refuse, Inc. for furnishing residential recycling collection for an
additional term to begin April 1, 2005 and end December 31, 2009. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Ordinance 2079, revision No. 1, on second reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Talabisco moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Vice Mayor Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Portner thanked John Ferguson and Staff and Howard Kusnick, Attorney for
All Service Refuse for their efforts.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING MARCH 9, 2005
APPROVED ON SECOND READING MARCH 23, 2005
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2005-06
12. CLARIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-92-26: (T02080)
Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading clarifying and confirming that Ordinance No.
0-92-26 (Petition 2-LUA-91) allocated twelve (12) flexibility units to land described as the
east 380 feet of Parcel "R" of Woodland Lakes and located south of McNab Road, east of
NW 881h Avenue (Pine Island Road) comprising 1.29 acres; directing the City Clerk to
provide copies to the members of the Broward County Planning Council (Case No. 11-Z-
05). City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2080 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Talabisco moved approval. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Roberts voted "no", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING MARCH 9, 2005
APPROVED ON SECOND READING MARCH 23, 2005
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2005-07
Sam Eisenwasser, 9820 Malvern Drive congratulated Commissioners Portner and Sultanof
on their re-election.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
13. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING --- PORTION OF PARCEL "R" OF THE "WOODLAND
LAKES" PLAT, A/K/A_CYPRESS WALK: (T02082) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first
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reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property Woodland Lakes (aka:
Cypress Walk) from B-2 (Planned Community Business District) to R-3 (Low -Density Multi -
Family Residential District), lands commonly known as a portion of Parcel "R" of the
"Woodland Lakes" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 71, Page 18
of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located on the south side of McNab
Road, approximately 415 feet east of NW 88t" Avenue (Pine Island Road) (Case No. 7-Z-
05); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2082 on first reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained
the quasi-judicial procedures and John Milledge, Attorney for Prestige Homes waived his
quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the petitioner. Community Development Director King gave
a presentation. Commissioner Portner asked how the project would be secluded from
McNab Road and Walgreens. Community Development Director King explained the
placement of the project on the site. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with
no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted
"yes", Commissioner Roberts "no", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Partner
"yes", and Vice Mayor Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING MARCH 23, 2005
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
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MARION SWENSO , CMC
CITY CLERK
March 23, 2005
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' J E SCHREIBER, MAYOR
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYER SUPPORT
OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE
1555 W ILSON BOULEVARD, SUITE 200
ARLINGTON, VA 22209-2405
27, February 2005
Joe Schreiber
Mayor
City Of Tamarac
7525 N.W. 88Th Ave.
Tamarac, FI 33321-2401
Joe,
Greetings from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs
I want to thank you for your recent visit to the Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve booth at the National League of Cities Conference in Indianapolis.
By employing members of the National Guard and Reserve, you join a patriotic
group of American Employers who willingly share our greatest national resource — the
men and women who voluntarily and devotedly serve our nation. We are as proud of
you as we are of them.
Enclosed with this letter is a Statement of Support. Thousands of employers
across the country have signed this document to signify their support for the men and
women who serve in the Guard and Reserve. This document is intended to be an
affirmation statement for you to display in an appropriate place within your company. It
lets your employees and customers know that you support their service.
We ask that you sign and display the Statement of Support, and that you fill out
the employer confirmation card and mail it to us in the postage -paid envelope.
Your response will enable us to provide you with useful information and updates
on Guard and Reserve utilization and its impact on employers. We will also list your
organization as an outstanding employer on our web site at www.esgr.mil.
For more information, please contact LtCol John Tansill of the National Committee
for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at 1.800.336.4590,
extension 532 or visit our website at www.esgr.mil.
Sincerely,
Bob Hollingsworth
_f Executive Director
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STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
FOR THE GUARD AND RESERVE
We recognize the National Guard and Reserve as essential to the strength
of our nation and the well-being of our communities.
In the highest American tradition, the patriotic men and women of the Guard
and Reserve serve voluntarily in an honorable and vital profession. They train to
respond to their community and their country in time of need. They deserve the
support of every segment of our society.
If these volunteer forces are to continue to serve our nation, increased public
understanding is required of the essential role of the Guard and Reserve in
preserving our national security. Their members must have the cooperation of all
American employers in encouraging employee participation in Guard and Reserve.
Therefore, we join other employers in pledging that:
1. Employment will not be denied because of service in the Guard or
Reserve;
2. Employee job and career opportunities will not be limited or reduced
because of service in the Guard or Reserve;
3. Employees will be granted leaves of absence for military service in the
Guard or Reserve, consistent with existing laws, without sacrifice of
vacation; and
4. This agreement and its resultant policies will be made known throughout
our organization.
Certifying for Me Employer ChVame
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EMPLO
YER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE
Join Thousands of Other American Employers ...
Earn Five Star Recognition for your support of the men and women now serving
proudly in America's National Guard and. Armed Forces Reserve. Your state's
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee can and will work with you
to provide you with assistance and guidance in keeping your Guard and Reserve
member employees on the job and in the ranks.
You can earn the recognition you deserve by providing demonstrated support for the
volunteers who serve our nation:
1. Sign a Statement of Support and tell your community that you stand behind our
troops — your employees — in peace, in crisis and in war.
2. Review your Human Resource Policies to ensure that your policies comply with
the provisions of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA, Title 38, US Code, Public Law 103-353). ESGR can assist you.
3. Train your Managers and Supervisors and give them the tools they need to
effectively manage your Guard and Reserve member employees — ask your ESGR
volunteers for training assistance.
4. Adopt 'Over and Above' Policies in your company that provide your Guard and
Reserve member employees with more support than that required by law. Your ESGR
volunteers can tell you about the best practices adopted by thousands of other
employers across the nation.
5. Support ESGR. YOU can make a difference with your time, energy, effort and
contributions. Ask your ESGR volunteer how you can get involved in your state
ESGR Committee and how you can reach out to other employers.
NCESGR Form 15B-200405-1