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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-24 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY JUNE 24, 2009 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City Commission to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Chambers, at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321. PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Vice Mayor Patricia Atkins -Grad, Commissioner Pamela Bushnell, Commissioner Diane Glasser, and Commissioner Harry Dressler. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr, and City Clerk Marion Swenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad led the pledge of allegiance. 1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco to Dr. John L. Krause commending Dr. Krause for his years of service to the City of Tamarac. (Requested by Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco.) Dr. Krause accepted. b. Presentation by Georgina Rodriguez from the Town of Pembroke Park, of the GFOA 2008 Distinguished Budget Award to the Financial Services Department. Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech, Management and Budget Analyst Ashworth, Management and Budget Analyst Stewart, and Budget Technician Greene accepted. C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a Proclamation proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month. (Requested by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner.) Director of Parks and Recreation Warner accepted. d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of employee service awards: 10-Year Awards: Ricky Spencer, Accounting Supervisor; Jami Brenowitz, Firefighter Paramedic; Parish Garrett, Parks and Recreation Site Supervisor Monroe County Sheriffs Deputy Dugger introduced Monroe County Sheriff Peryam, who presented a special recognition to City Manager Miller and Assistant City Manager Phillips for the assistance they gave to the Key West Sheriffs Office in developing a four-year strategic plan. G REPORTS 2. Commissioner Bushnell said she and Commissioner Glasser wrote an essay and won a scholarship to attend a National League of Cities' seminar in Cleveland. Commissioner Bushnell reported on her attendance at the State Road 7 Collaborative and asked Assistant City Attorney Klahr to send a letter to the collaborative regarding former Commissioner Ed Portner, and the fact that he is not a representative of Tamarac and asking them to remove him from the collaborative. Commissioner Dressler said it is his understanding that only elected officials or those appointed to represent a regulatory agency are to be on the Collaborative. Assistant City Attorney Klahr said she would research former Commissioner Portner's appointment to the Collaborative and upon motion by the Mayor and City Commission would draft a letter to send to the Collaborative. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved the City Attorney's Office send a letter to the Collaborative confirming Commissioner Bushnell is the City of Tamarac's representative and Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad is the Alternate Representative, and no other person should hold themselves out to represent the City of Tamarac. On roll call Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad reported she has been made Vice -Chair of Public Policy for the Mental Health Association of Broward County. In this very bad economy many Tamarac residents are suffering. Commissioner Glasser said she is working on hurricane preparedness, and in conjunction with the Fire Department is working on the creation of a brochure and several other things necessary in order to assist the people of Tamarac. The information will also accentuate a list items people should prepare themselves with and she hopes to get the information out next week. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said in her travels throughout the City she is very disheartened to see how complacent people have become. Commissioner Dressler reported he has been appointed to serve as the Honorary Chair of next year's Relay for Life event. Commissioner Dressler said he represented the City at the first graduating class of Rohr Academy and was interested to note that the graduates come from all over the United States as well as Europe and South America. Commissioner Dressler informed everyone the Rohr Academy appreciates their relationship with the City. At the last MPO meeting the TIP list, which consists of projects from different cities that are transportation related through the MPO, was voted for unanimously. Commissioner Dressler thanked Assistant City Manager Phillips, Community Development Director Bramley and staff for their hard work in positioning these projects. Commissioner Dressler said he is liaison to the Investment Advisory Committee and a Board Member of the LGIP Florida Safe, in which the City has $21 million invested, and thanked Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech and Controller Cajuste and their team, who recently returned from meeting in 2 New York with the rating agencies, for a fabulous job. Subsequent to that meeting, the Investment Advisory Committee and Financial Advisor rewrote the City's Investment Policy, which was presented at Monday's workshop meeting. It provides for three key factors in financial management: the need for safety, liquidity and transparency. After this morning's vote on the item, we will have the most cutting edge state of the art investment policy in the State of Florida. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she sits on several Boards for Broward County, and the minutes of the Boards are located at the front desk of the Mayor and City Commission offices. In conjunction with Vice Mayor Atkins-Grad's request, all Board and Committee minutes will be set out on the front desk. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported on her attendance at the Tamarac Interfaith Leadership Council and Food Drive Initiative, and reports that July, August and September are now covered. The summer months for families and children are the most difficult because when children are not in school or in a structured program where meals are served, many go hungry. There is no other Leadership Interfaith Council in any other City, and ours will be sustainable. 3. Assistant City Attorney Klahr said she is available to the Mayor and City Commission while City Attorney Goren is on vacation. 4. City Manager Miller echoed Commissioner Dressler's comments regarding Deputy City Manager/Interim Financial Services Director Cernech's leadership of the team that went to New York to meet with our rating agencies. City Manager Miller presented a letter from the United Way thanking the City of Tamarac for its $15,073 contribution for the 2008-2009 Campaign (a copy of which is attached, incorporated and made part of these minutes.) Two Vac -Trucks were sold via internet auctions, and we have received a total of $84,314 from surplus equipment auctioned through the internet. July 4th ceremonies will be held at the Sports Complex beginning at 6:00 p.m., with fireworks going off, weather permitting, at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she recently met with a marketing firm that employees 250 people in Tamarac and 300 in Miami, and they are interested in joining our Chamber and Kiwanis Club. They also want to partner with the City and sponsor some events. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco will get the information to City Manager Miller in order for him to pursue the matter. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad said she was pleased to note the Mental Health Board gives the money we contribute to organizations and people with disabilities. 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved the addition of TR11640 to the Consent Agenda as Item 6(f) and TR11648 to the Consent Agenda as Item 6(g). On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of all items on the consent agenda except for 6(g) which was pulled for discussion. On roll call Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. a. Approval of the Minutes of the June 8, 2009 Emergency City Commission Meeting. APPROVED b. Approval of the Minutes of the June 10, 2009 City Commission Meeting APPROVED C. (TR11632) EXTENSION OF DIESEL AGREEMENT:_ Authorizing the extension of the agreement for purchase of diesel fuel from BV Oil Company, Inc. and Macmillan Oil Company utilizing Coral Springs co-op contract # 06-A-098; authorizing purchase of diesel fuel in the quantities needed based on the Oil Price Information Service price index cost at the time of delivery; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-82 d. (TR11635) GUARDRAIL REPAIR AND INSTALLATION: Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve the purchase and installation of guardrail from Southeast Attenuators, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00, utilizing the City of Miami Gardens Bid Number 08-09-001; approving funding from the appropriate Capital Improvement Account; authorizing budget amendments for proper accounting purposes. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-83 e. (TR11636) FIRE STATIONS 41 & 78 RENOVATION PROJECT: Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement with Charland Rurey Construction, Inc., for the construction of renovation improvements to Fire Stations 41 & 78 in accordance with Bid No. 09-05B for an amount not to exceed $770,872.00 from the appropriate accounts; authorizing budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-84 f. (TR11640) REVISING INVESTMENT POLICY: Revising the Investment Policy of the City of Tamarac to authorize the utilization of certain investment instruments and/ to authorize the amending of the investment parameters. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-85 g. (TR11648) SUPPORT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION: Supporting the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority's initiative to encourage the United States Congress and the State Legislature to provide a funding source for transit in South Florida, and regional transit projects. Pulled for discussion. 4 L Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11648 by title. Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved the amendment of Temporary Resolution 11648 by the addition of the word MASS before Transit each time it appears in the Resolution, to reflect the MPO's position. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". On roll call on Temporary Resolution 11648, as amended, Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Commissioner Glasser "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. (TR11648) SUPPORT FOR SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION: Supporting the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority's initiative to encourage the United States Congress and the State Legislature to provide a funding source for transit in South Florida, and regional transit projects. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-86 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9:00 AM OR THEREAFTER 7. (TR 11642) JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT: Authorizing the appropriate City Officials to file an application through the Broward Sheriffs Office accepting FY2009 grant funding in the amount of $20,410 from the U.S. Department of Justice through the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program with no match required by the City to help offset costs of law enforcement service. Assistant City Attorney Klahr read Temporary Resolution 11642 by title. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad moved approval. Assistant City Manager Phillips and Lt. Wood, Executive Officer, BSO appeared, and Assistant City Manager Phillips gave a presentation. Commissioner Dressler confirmed the 5% administrative fee would go directly to BSO. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Glasser voted "yes", Commissioner Bushnell "yes", Vice Mayor Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. R2009-87 ORDINANCE(S) — SECOND READINGS There were no ordinances scheduled for second reading. 1 QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) There were no scheduled quasi-judicial hearings. END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S) 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 10:10 a.m. Z4 Jzk � 8- Beth Flansbaum-Taigbisco Mayor /Marion Swenson,City Clerk u 'T0 JUN 15 AM If: 26 _ ECF United Way of Broward County June 5, 2009 Mr. Jeffrey Miller City of Tamarac 7525 NW 88th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321 Dear Mr. Miller: On behalf of United Way of Broward County, Thank You for the City of Tamarac's contribution of S 15,073 to the 2008-2009 Giving Campaign. You and your employees' generosity demonstrate that you truly care about Living United in our community. Through United Way of Broward County's Community Impact initiatives in the areas of health, education and financial stability, as well as programs coordinated through community and agency partnerships, thousands of Broward County families and individuals are living better lives. By supporting UWBC, you are part of the comprehensive solution, accomplishing more together than any of us could alone. Remember we are here throughout the year to help and support your employees' team building and outreach goals. We can also provide information and services on stress, nutrition and finances if your associates encounter difficult times caused by the current economic crisis. Thank you again for your company's generous support of United Way of Broward County. In our area, more than 47,000 individuals and 200 companies make UWBC part of their corporate culture through giving and volunteering. Your support and participation enable us to respond to the most critical needs of our community, making it a better place to live and work for all. r. Sincerely, r � 1 y Jennifer O'Flannery Anderson, Ph.D. President & CEO f j / .. x✓ r f � �v�_ I Ansin Building, 1300 South Andrews Avenue, Fart Lauderdale, FL 33315 Phone: 954-462.4850 a Fax: 954.462.4877 o www.unitedwaybroward.org A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Our registration number is CH536. Registration does not imply endorsement. approval, or recommendation by the state. UWBC does not use paid solicitors and 100% of each contribution is received by UWBC.