HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-04-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patte Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Harry Dressler.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Sam Goren, and City
Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Atkins -Grad led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation commending the
City of Tamarac upon receipt of the Heart Ready City award from the American Heart
Association. Fire Chief Budzinski accepted. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said anything
Tamarac can do to help anybody in the throes of a heart attack or who thinks they are
having a heart attack is very important. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this is very
dear to her heart and she thanks the Mayor and City Commission, Fire Chief Budzinski
and the Fire Rescue community for this program. There are over 100 employees who
have taken CPR training. Fire Chief Budzinski recognized Lt. Jim Karcher, Retired, who
served over 28 years with the City of Tamarac, and was in charge of managing the
CPR/AED program for Tamarac.
b. Presentation to the Mayor and City Commission of the 2006 Heart Ready City
award by Yanet Dopico, Heart & Stroke Director of the American Heart Association.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and Commissioners accepted. Ms. Dopico explained the
use of AED's and said the City of Tamarac has one of the most comprehensive
programs in Florida; Lt. Karcher went through a tedious process culminating with this
award, which could not have been possible without the support of the Mayor and City
Commission and Fire Department implementing the CPR/AED program.
C. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming the
week of May 7-13, 2006 as "National Drinking Water Week" in the City of Tamarac.
Utilities Director Gagnon accepted and presented the proclamation to Water Plant
Superintendent Harvey and Laboratory Manager Oney.
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d. Presentation of Proclamations by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco to Nina Eisenfeld
and Haydee Venturo-Morguess for their success in achieving gold medals in the South
Florida Senior Games for Womens' Tennis and Table Tennis. Ms. Eisenfeld and Ms.
Venturo-Morguess accepted. Commissioner Sultanof said these two ladies competed
in their age group and received medals and awards. They will represent Tamarac in the
State competition.
e. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming the
week of May 21-27, 2006 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Tamarac.
Public Works Director Strain accepted and thanked the Mayor and City Commission for
the proclamation. Public Works Director Strain said this is a way to recognize the hard
work of the Tamarac Public Works employees as well as those of other municipalities.
Public Works tries to keep everyone safe.
f. Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco proclaiming the
week of April 30, 2006 through May 6, 2006 as "Municipal Clerks' Week" in the City of
Tamarac. Assistant City Clerk Schneider and Office Coordinator Teufel accepted. City
Clerk Swenson thanked the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager Miller and
departments of the city for their support these past years and said the City Clerk's office
would continue to do their best for the city.
g. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of employee service awards:
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said normally the commissioners make their comments
after these awards are presented but she wished to change the protocol today. On
behalf of the Commissioners, City Manager and staff of Tamarac Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco thanked and congratulated all of the employees receiving employee service
awards today, and said these are wonderful and terrific people who work as part of
'Team Tamarac'.
Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac's employees are the best in Broward County
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is thrilled to be working in Tamarac and every
person in every department is first class.
Vice Mayor Partner thanked the employees and said they all know his feelings toward
the employees.
Commissioner Dressler thanked everyone for a job well done.
5-year awards: Anthony Fontanez, Wastewater Service Worker I, Utilities; Clarck
Louizor, Engineering Technician, Public Works; Charles Moss, Water System Operator
11, Utilities; and Denton Robinson, Bus Driver, Parks and Recreation
10-year award: Roxann Holtman, Office Specialist, Parks and Recreation
15-year awards: Deborah DeCrane, Executive Assistant, City Commission and Fran
Oney, Laboratory Manager, Utilities
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25-year awards: John Dowling, III, Driver Engineer I, Fire Rescue and Jeffrey Stark,
Driver Engineer I, Fire Rescue
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Vice Mayor Portner said he had the opportunity to go to the
police shooting range yesterday and he was surprised to find out that Broward Sheriff's
officers must purchase their own weapons, which cost about $650.00 each. Vice Mayor
Portner said it would be an affront to him if he were to join the military and the
government did not give him a rifle, and he would like to see an initiative wherein
Broward County must absorb the cost to supply the officers with the weapons they need
to do their jobs.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she hoped everyone had a meaningful holiday.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is the Commission Liaison for the local schools and
she met with the principals of the three schools in Tamarac, and is very impressed with
their creativity and professionalism. Ms. Goldstein, Principal of Challenger Elementary
will retire this summer. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is proud to have been
chosen to be involved in the interview process for a replacement for Ms. Goldstein.
With regard to permitting problems, Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she received many
calls from constituents and wants everyone to know that this year over 1,500 permits
were processed compared to 300 for last year. The employees of the Building and
Code Compliance Department are working very hard to get permits pulled as quickly as
they can, and Commissioner Atkins -Grad asked residents to please be patient.
Commissioner Sultanof said he wished to stress that this is a City Manager government,
not a strong Mayor government. No one has the right to interfere with the City
Manager; the City Manager runs the infrastructure and reports to the Mayor and City
Commission. The Mayor and City Commission make the final decisions. The City
Manager keeps staff functioning and on track. The Mayor and City Commission
completed many programs over the past years to make Tamarac Number One in
Broward County. The City Manager hires, fires and disciplines the employees, and at
City Commission meetings it is not the Mayor alone, but the City Manager who can
have someone ejected from the chambers by BSO. Commissioner Sultanof said the
elected officials should not lose track of why they were elected but should look at the big
picture. Commissioner Sultanof said he has been through two city managers before
and finds as it comes close to the time for him to retire he will have served Tamarac 17
years; 14 years as an elected official. Commissioner Sultanof said he is proud of his
service and always adhered to what needs to be done in this city.
Commissioner Dressler had no report.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said our first Hurricane Festival was held this past
Saturday; it was a fantastic event and she was delighted to see her colleagues and the
City Manager in attendance. Staff worked very hard and it was a very upbeat day, well
attended and informative. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she had the opportunity to
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speak with some of the vendors after the event and they all felt the interest from the
community was fabulous. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said everyone looks forward to
the event next year, and she received congratulatory calls from Mayors of other cities.
Tamarac was the first city to have an event of this type, even beating out the County.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said yesterday she participated in "Community Leaders
Are Readers" and had the opportunity to read to three and four-year olds. There were
at least 30 moms and kids enjoying our library and participating in the event, and they
all said they were looking forward to other programs offered by Tamarac. This speaks
volumes to the changing demographics and how much Tamarac is on top of things.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported that Commissioner Dressler was recently
appointed to the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF) and read into the
record a letter from Jeannie Garner, Director of Financial Services, Florida League of
Cities, Inc., Administrator for the FMPTF (a copy of said letter is attached and
incorporated as part of these minutes).
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren spoke of four Bills he has been tracking for
the Mayor and City Commission. The first is with regard to eminent domain, and the Bill
is changing every day. This Bill will have an impact on Tamarac with regard to use of
private land for public purposes. City Attorney Goren said he would have a further
briefing on this Bill at a future time. The second Bill is with regard to affordable housing.
This is the first time that State law classified certain groups who qualify for state funding.
The Bill addresses funding mechanisms. The third Bill is the portability homestead Bill,
which has died. There is some conversation with regard to adding an additional
homestead exemption and this may impact our senior exemptions. The last Bill is the
land use Bill. This addresses an opportunity for local governments to opt out of being
regulated by Broward County. The Bill is moving through the process and may impact
Tamarac and Broward County.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that Tamarac has been notified that
we have again, for the ninth consecutive year, earned the GFOA Distinguished Budget
Presentation Award for 2006. Our first Hurricane Preparedness Festival, which may
next year be called the Hurricane Preparedness Expo, was held on Saturday and was a
huge success. City Manager Miller said he was very pleased by the turnout of over
2,000 people. Additionally, 1,600 people signed up for the Code Red System. A
number of vendors participated and introduced appropriate hurricane preparedness
materials. There were also representatives from other cities and the county in
attendance who exhibited an interest in having a similar event in their communities.
Parks and Recreation will hold the 7ch Annual Tamarac Veterans' Assembly tonight from
6:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center. This is the only assembly of
its kind in Broward County and our Mayor and City Commission will be in attendance.
Commissioner Sultanof is the Commission Liaison to the Veterans Affairs Committee
and he will serve as the official host for the evening. This coming Saturday the Mayor
and City Commission will attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for
Cheddars sit-down restaurant on Commercial Boulevard. It is an informal family style
restaurant and the first Cheddars in South Florida. City Manager Miller wished them
every success.
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Vice Mayor Portner said he has consistently spoken about affordable housing for
firefighters, teachers and police officers. Vice Mayor Portner asked that an item be
placed on the next workshop agenda to discuss the purchase of firearms for BSO
officers in Tamarac.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 70 Avenue thanked the past
and present commission for traffic calming on 70t" Avenue and thanked the people who
are working on the project for an excellent job.
Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street, Tamarac, FL spoke of the traffic calming on 70tt' Avenue
and said she hoped it would extend to 58t" Street. Ms. Lynn spoke of the High School
for the City of Weston and asked the Mayor and City Commission to put pressure on the
School Board for a Tamarac High School. Ms. Lynn spoke against development, in
favor of regionalism, in favor of mixed use along State Road 441, and against the sale
of the Sabal Palm Golf Course. Commissioner Sultanof said the High School planned
for Weston is part of the package between Sunrise and Weston. Two high schools are
going to be built. Tamarac lost its high school to Sunrise, so there is double the amount
of pressure to the School Board from Sunrise and Weston. Additionally, there is money
appropriated for the school. Commissioner Dressler asked what this commission can
do and Commissioner Sultanof said the money is already allocated for the two schools.
This battle was fought for two years and Mrs. Kraft, School Board Member, fought on
Tamarac's behalf. There was land on McNab Road designated for the high school but it
was purchased by Ft. Lauderdale. We were outvoted by Sunrise but we did make sure
Sunrise would accommodate every student from Tamarac. City Manager Miller said
Commissioner Sultanof is correct and we had, for quite some time, been working with
the School Board representative to secure a High School site in Tamarac. When we
owned the land the funding was not available; now that we do not own the land, the
funding is available. Staff is working with the School Board for the High School site in
Sunrise, which is the closest possible site to Tamarac to provide relief to Tamarac and
also possibly to Coral Springs. This is a high priority and it appears that now is the
appropriate time to put together a resolution; this will be placed on the next workshop
agenda for discussion and an expression of interest for a High School in Sunrise.
Vice Mayor Portner objected to a statement Ms. Lynn made in her address to the Mayor
and City Commission regarding developers being on the backs of the Mayor and City
Commission; Ms. Lynn retracted her statement.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. City Manager Miller said Item 6(b) reflects the filling in of the names of the
Commission Liaisons based on discussion during Monday's workshop. Vice Mayor
Portner seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of all items on the
consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Atkins -
Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Vice
Mayor Portner "yes". Motion carried.
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a. APPROVE the minutes of the April 11, 2006 Regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPOINTING COMMISSION LIAISONS TO TAMARAC BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES: (TR10907) Appointing commission liaisons to the Insurance Advisory
Board, Investment Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Board, Public
Information Committee, Social Services Board, and Veterans Affairs Committee to
serve until the next general municipal election.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-59
C. AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR AUDITING SERVICES: (TR10941) Exercising
the first renewal option to the existing agreement between the City of Tamarac and BKR
Garcia Company, PLLC, (formerly Grau & Co.), for annual auditing services for fiscal
year ending September 30, 2006; for a not to exceed cost of $89,500.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-60
d. OPPOSING LEGISLATION ELIMINATING CABLE FRANCHISING RIGHTS OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: (TR10942) Urging Congress and the Florida Legislature to
oppose legislation that eliminates the cable franchising rights of local governments;
directing that this Resolution be forwarded to Florida's Congressional Congregation, the
Governor, the Broward County Legislative Delegation, Broward County League of
Cities, and the Florida League of Cities.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-61
e. APPLICATION -- 2006 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM —
MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS ALONG NOB HILL ROAD BETWEEN SOUTHGATE
BOULEVARD AND WESTWOOD DRIVE: (TR10947) Seeking Federal Surface
Transportation Program funds via an application through the Broward County
Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Florida Department of Transportation in the
amount of $307,000 for median enhancements along Nob Hill Road between Southgate
Boulevard and Westwood Drive; providing for a 10 percent cash match of $35,000 in
local funds for a total project cost of $342,000 in the event of approval of the application;
providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-62
f. AWARDING BID FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES: (TR10940)
Awarding Bid No. 06-08B to Cleaning Systems, Inc., for citywide janitorial services;
authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement with Cleaning
Systems, Inc.; authorizing an annual expenditure in an amount not to exceed $211,800;.
approving a budget transfer of $13,000 within the general fund.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-63
g. AUTHORIZING FOUR -WEEK COMMISSION VACATION: (TR10906)
Authorizing a four -week consecutive period (July 15, 2006 — August 13, 2006) during
which time the City Commission will not schedule any regular meetings pursuant to
Section 4.06 of the City Charter.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-64
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
7. PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY — TAMARAC JEWISH
CENTER, INC. AND CITY Of TAMARAC: (TR10945) Motion to approve Resolution
authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an agreement for purchase and sale
of real property between Tamarac Jewish Center, Inc. (seller) and the City of Tamarac
(buyer) in the amount of Seven Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($725,000.00)
for the city to purchase 50,000 +/- square feet of vacant land for the expansion of future
economic development interests. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution
10945 by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval. Commissioner Sultanof clarified the price of the property was $725,000 and
questioned the tower on the property. Attorney Eakin confirmed the purchase price is
$725,000 but during negotiations, in order to settle on that price, the City agreed that
the Jewish Center could keep the advance rent for the cell tower, which is owned by
Nextel. Nextel paid the rent through February 2007 and if we close on the sale in June
2006, that means the Jewish Center will be allowed to keep 8 months worth of advance
rent, or approximately $20,000. Vice Mayor Portner said at Monday's workshop he
spoke of the purchase and after all is said and done the property will actually only cost
the City about $200,000, which is a very good deal. Vice Mayor Portner thanked
Attorney Eakin for his efforts on behalf of the City of Tamarac. Commissioner Sultanof
thanked Mr. Caplan, the Realtor, for his efforts. On roll call Commissioner Dressler
voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Partner "yes", Commissioner
Atkins -Grad "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-65
8. MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION R2006-55 OPPOSING
NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATION
FOR NEW HOSPITAL: (TR10943) Motion to reconsider Resolution R2006-55 opposing
the North Broward Hospital District's certificate of need application No. 9920 for a Nova
Southeastern/North Broward Hospital District new hospital; directing the City Clerk to
send a copy of this Resolution to Jeffrey N. Gregg, Chief, Bureau of Health Facility
Regulation, Agency for Health Care Administration. City Attorney Goren read the
motion into the record and said the prevailing side must make the motion to bring this
forward, but the prevailing side does not have to second the motion. The debate for the
final topic will not be held until the next meeting. Commissioner Atkins -Grad seconded
by Commissioner Dressler moved to reconsider Resolution R2006-55. Commissioner
Atkins -Grad said after the last meeting she reviewed an extensive amount of
information with regard to this item and she is still scrutinizing the information.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she is extensively involved with the University of Miami
Medical School and is president of Friends For Life. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said
her concern is that affordable and quality health care is provided for all. Commissioner
Dressler said he understands the motion at hand and asked whether the original
resolution was transmitted to the North Broward Hospital District. Commissioner
Dressler asked if the motion is approved today will the previous resolution then be
revoked or a different one submitted to the Mayor and City Commission. City Attorney
Goren said the resolution was transmitted after the last meeting. If the Mayor and City
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Commission vote today to reconsider the previous action, the resolution will be
considered again at the next commission meeting. It will either be repealed or
supported. Under Tamarac's rules of procedure if there is a request to reconsider, it
must be made at the next commission meeting after the action was taken. If the Mayor
and City Commission move to reconsider today, then the final decision on the resolution
will not occur until the next meeting. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted
"yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "no", Vice Mayor Portner
"no", and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
City Attorney Goren said the resolution previously adopted will be on the next
commission agenda for review by the Mayor and City Commission.
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ARTICLE X,
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"WOODLANDS OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT". SECTION 24-804(3). "MINIMUM
STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES": (TO2114) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 24 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances entitled, "Zoning*", Article X, "Woodlands Overlay Zoning District", Section
24-804(3), "Minimum Standards for Maintenance of Premises", to reflect the addition
of the colors white and bronze as approved colors for pool fences (Case No. 7-Z-06);
providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2114 on
second reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler
moved approval. Planning and Zoning Manager Ross gave a presentation.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned the other colors available and Planning and Zoning
Manager Ross said in addition to white and bronze, dark green and black are allowed.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed the community brought this forward to Tamarac
after the past hurricane season. Commissioner Dressler asked if having a hedge
around a pool area is specific to the Woodlands and Planning and Zoning Manager
Ross said it is specific to the Woodlands. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Dressler "yes".
Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING APRIL 11, 2006
ADOPTED ON SECOND READING APRIL 26, 2006
ORDINANCE NO.0-2006-10
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
10. DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
TAMARAC CIRCLE: (TR10892) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Development
Order No. 333 and granting New Development Site Plan approval for Tamarac Circle to
allow the construction of four (4) two-story, single-family homes ranging in size from
2,757 square feet to 2,898 square feet with associated driveways, landscaping and
infrastructure improvements, and authorizing the appropriate City officials to accept and
execute a Blanket Public Safety Ingress/Egress Easement with Paul Harry
Benjamin for the Tamarac Circle Project, located approximately 579 feet north of
Commercial Boulevard on the west side of Rock Island Road, specifically Tract "A" of
the "Comrock Plat", according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 95, Page 47
of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; authorizing and directing the City
Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County, Florida (Case
No. 16-SP-05); providing for conditions of approval. (TABLED AT THE APRIL 11, 2006
CITY COMMISSION MEETING) City Attorney Goren read Temporary Resolution
10892 by title. Vice Mayor Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval. City Attorney Goren explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Adam Willis,
Virtual Design Group, waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant.
Planning and Zoning Manager Ross gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof
asked about ingress/egress, a break in the median, and whether there is traffic
concurrency. Mr. Willis said there is concurrency and there was discussion regarding
the addition of another bus stop terminal but the County felt that was unnecessary.
There is a break in the road so people will be able to make left turns coming out of the
development, and ingress/egress will be off Rock Island Road. Vice Mayor Portner
welcomed Mr. Willis to Tamarac and said this will be a quality development in District 1.
Vice Mayor Portner asked if any of the homes are pre -sold and Mr. Willis said the
homes will sell for $400,000 - $500,000 each. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked when
the project will be constructed and how it will affect the surrounding homes. Mr. Willis
said it will take less than 8 months for construction once all the documents have been
completed and signs will be erected to inform the surrounding neighborhoods of the
construction. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she walked the community into Comrock
this week and asked if the homes would front Rock Island Road. Commissioner Atkins -
Grad said the construction on many homes in that area has not been completed and
she hoped this project would be completed. Mr. Willis said the homes would front Rock
Island Road and there will be direct access in from Rock Island Road ending in a cul-
de-sac. BSO Chief Dugger questioned the naming of the streets and said there are
many named streets in Tamarac, which sometimes pose a problem for emergency
vehicles finding streets. Mr. Willis said the developer is coordinating the addresses with
the City. City Manager Miller explained the City has a policy with regard to naming
streets and this goes through Community Development, then to Building and Code
Compliance, then to the post office and then to police and fire. This is a point well taken
and it will be reviewed. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing. Patti
Lynn, 5411 NW 58 Street expressed concern regarding people traveling north on Rock
Island Road and accessing the development, possibly causing traffic to back up to
Commercial Boulevard. Eric Mills, designated agent, said there is a bond in place for a
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turning lane. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed
the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler
"yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and
Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-66
END OFQUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 10:20
a.m.
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Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco
Mayor
Marion Swenson, CMC
City Clerk
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RETIREMENT SERVICES
April 5, 2006
Harry Dressler
City Commissioner
City of Tamarac
7525 NW 88th Ave.
Tamarac, Florida 33321
RE: Confirmation of Appointment as Trustee
Dear Commissioner Dressler:
This letter serves to notify and confirm your election by the Trustees of the Florida Municipal
Pension Trust Fund (FMPTF) on March 23, 2006 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to serve as Trustee
beginning February 1, 2006 and ending January 31, 2009. You are eligible to be elected to two (2)
additional three (3) year terms as Trustee on the Board of Trustees. In accordance with the Trust
Agreement and By -Laws, you are required to sign the enclosed letter of acceptance and return it to
our office.
Also, enclosed please find a copy of the FMPTF Trustees Manual for your review. This is your
copy to keep for easy access and reference. Should you have any questions or comments, please
feel free to call me anytime. In addition, Trustee agenda books are sent prior to the meetings.
The next scheduled FMPTF Board of Trustees meeting will be held in Sunny Isles Beach
(Miami) on June 1, 2006. Linda Bridges, Director of Board Relations, will contact you prior to this
meeting for travel and reservation information.
We appreciate your City's continued participation in the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund,
and we look forward to your participation as a Trustee.
,Since"rely,
'i
Jeanie Garner
DirectWof Financial Services
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Administrator for the Florida Municipal Pension Trust Fund
cc: Chairman Chris Arbutine, Mayor, City of Belleair Bluffs
Florida League of Cities, Inc., 301 S. Brouough St., P.O. Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
(850) 222-9684 - Fax (850) 222-3806