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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco 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 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 City Clerk Marion Swenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Atkins -Grad led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called for a moment of silence in memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: a. Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, proclaiming September 2007 as "National Save A Life Month". (Requested by Mayor Flansbaum- Talabisco). Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said over four years ago AED's were put into all public buildings in Tamarac with the sanction of the Mayor and City Commission. Tamarac also holds lifesaving classes with the help of our Fire Department and over 60 employees have been trained. Fifteen years ago Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco took a CPR course and because of that she was able to save her husband's life. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco encouraged everyone to learn lifesaving techniques. b. Presentation by Kirk Buffington, 2nd Vice President of NIGP, of the NIGP Professional Manager of the Year Award to Keith Glatz, Purchasing & Contracts Manager. Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz accepted. Mr. Buffington said Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz was one of 65 applicants for the award, and this represents a tremendous accomplishment. Additionally, Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz is an instructor for the National Institute, and well respected in the industry. City Manager Miller added Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz exhibits professionalism and makes sure the City follows purchasing rules. Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz does a marvelous job and the City is very proud of him. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco commended Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz on his work for the City and said we are lucky to have him on staff and as part of our team. REPORTS 2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said today is the sixth anniversary of one of the saddest days in the history of the United States. This September 11, 2007 Page 1 of 6 morning, Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco, along with Commissioners Dressler and Atkins - Grad, and several other dignitaries, attended a ceremony at Taravella High School, honoring the memory of those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001. Particular tribute was paid to three alumni; two who died as a result of the attacks that day and one who died serving in Iraq, and this was singularly one of the most beautiful events of this type that she has attended. Vice -Mayor Sultanof said it is a tragedy that this country sustained such a blow, and many firefighters who responded to the attacks can no longer work due to breathing difficulties, a problem the federal government has been slow to address. Vice Mayor Sultanof wished everyone a happy New Year, and said we should all try to make this a better world each day. Commissioner Partner wished everyone a happy New Year and said six years ago today almost 3,000 Americans lost their lives. An additional 4,000 American soldiers have lost their lives in Iraq. Commissioner Portner said he has made his feelings clear about the war in Iraq; anyone who has served in the military realizes that non- commissioned officers serve their Commander in Chief, and much human blood has been spilled and many dollars spent on this war. Commissioner Portner added he has personally called and written to elected officials; young men and women are being shot down in the prime of their lives. Commissioner Portner urged people to contact their representatives to try to do something about this war. Hopefully, our men and women will be brought home soon. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said six years ago today this country experienced a horrific event that no American will forget. It united this country and people across the globe joined us in our mourning. This morning, Commissioner Atkins -Grad along with Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and Commissioner Dressler attended a ceremony at Taravella High School honoring those who lost their lives on September 11 th and those who lost their lives in the war. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she hopes this country remains united and learns from this tragedy so something like this will never happen again. Commissioner Dressler quoted William Shakespeare, "What's in a name? That which we call a Rose by any other name would smell as sweet" and added today we put names to our sorrow for two people who were killed in the September 11 th tragedy and one who gave his life in Iraq, during a memorial ceremony at Taravella High School. Commissioner Dressler said it was an honor to attend the ceremony, and extremely moving emotionally. 3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported that last Thursday the Florida Supreme Court decided the case of Strand v. Escambia County, which has a great impact on CRAs and School Districts. This will affect TIFs and COPs, both of which affect funding mechanisms for CRAs and School construction, respectively. The Court's decision now makes it mandatory for these matters to be approved in the community and governmental agency in which they lie. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned those schools that are already planned to be constructed, and City Attorney Goren explained any construction approved after September 6th in which the COPs were not designated, would have to go to referendum. Commissioner Dressler spoke of September 11, 2007 Page 2 of 6 a Broward League of Cities meeting both he and City Manager Miller attended last week, and said what the legislature did so far regarding revenues for schools will have significant impact on expenditures for buildings; adding the Court decision to that and the upcoming referendum on January 29th regarding taxes, could have an even larger impact on our schools. City Attorney Goren wished everyone a Happy Holiday. 4. City -Manager: City Manager Miller reported the first Tamarac Business Expo held at the Tamarac Community Center on August 29th hosted 28 exhibitors and over 100 business participants, and brought in praise and compliments to the City and the Chamber of Commerce. Due to the success of this event, we will make it part of our regular routine each fall. This Friday, at midnight, Boniello Gardens will officially become part of the City of Tamarac. Broward County will hold a free hazardous waste and electronic drop-off event on September 16th at 6011 Nob Hill Road. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added the first `Dive -In Movie' will be held on September 18th at the Aquatic Center. The featured movie is Finding Nemo and it will begin at 8:00 p.m. City Manager Miller said the fee is $2.00 for adults and $1.25 for those 12 and under. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac wished everyone a healthy and happy New Year. Mr. Schneider spoke in favor of the Planning Board meeting scheduled for next Monday at 7:00 p.m., and spoke of his grandson who is in medical school and the war in Iraq. Barbara McNeill, 6961 NW 82 Court, Tamarac, wished everyone a happy New Year, and questioned the status of evening workshop meetings. City Manager Miller said the item would be placed on a future workshop agenda for the Mayor and City Commission's consideration. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the Mayor and City Commission and staff have been caught up with the budget but the item has not fallen off the track. Commissioner Dressler noted the cost is minimal and he would like this item to be placed on a future agenda. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked that it be placed on an agenda after the budget hearings are completed. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Vice Mayor Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Vice Mayor Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", and Commissioner Partner "yes". Motion carried. a. APPROVE the minutes of the August 22, 2007 Regular City Commission meeting. APPROVED September 11, 2007 Page 3 of 6 b. TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 07-06E — UNIVERSITY DRIVE WATER MAIN UPGRADE FROM NW 77T" STREET TO SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD: (TR11264) Executing Task Authorization No. 07-06E with Eckler Engineering, Inc., to provide professional services for the design, permitting, bidding, and construction management for the University Drive Water Main Upgrade from NW 77t" Street to Southgate Boulevard, in accordance with the City's Consulting Engineering Agreement as authorized by Resolution No. R-2006-131, for an amount not to exceed $99,600.00; approving funding from the appropriate budgeted Utilities accounts; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to administer the contract. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-135 C. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — BROWARD COUNTY UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD: (TR11266) Executing an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac providing for hearings by the Broward County Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board at a rate of Sixty -Five Dollars ($65.00) per hour for the Code Enforcement Officer and Twenty -Eight Dollars and Thirty Eight Cents ($28.38) per hour for Clerical Support, with a maximum case cost of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) unless written authorization from the City has been received; per noticed case, for a two year period through September 30, 2009. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-136 d. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT — BROWARD COUNTY INSPECTION SERVICES: (TR11267) Executing the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency/Non Guaranteed Supplemental Support between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for Inspection and Plan Review Services to be performed by the Broward County Building Code Services Division in the event there is a staff shortage at rate of Sixty - Five and 00/100 Dollars ($65.00) per hour for a Building Code Inspector, Seventy -Five and 00/100 Dollars ($75.00) per hour for a Plans Examiner, Seventy -Seven and 00/100 Dollars ($77.00) for a Chief Building Code Inspector, Ninety and 00/100 Dollars ($90.00) per hour for Building Official Services. Overtime, when approved by the City, shall be at one and one half the normal hourly rate, including annual increase of 5%, for a two year period commencing October 1, 2007. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-137 e. SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RECOVERY INITIATIVE FUNDS: (TR11276) Submitting an application for Supplemental Disaster Recover Initiative Funding to Broward County through the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Initiative Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Program; authorizing City officials and representatives to take all necessary action to submit the application; authorizing City officials and representatives to provide for the increase of the maximum amount of funds available for any one property from $15,000 to $40,000. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-138 f. FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FRDAP GRANT: (TR11280) Submitting an application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) grant funds for the Water's Edge Park Project in the amount of $200,000 providing for a match of $200,000 in prior grant funding in the event of approval of the application; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of documents upon approval. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-139 September 11, 2007 Page 4 of 6 g. BROWARD BOATING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT: (TR11281) Submitting an application to the Broward County Marine Advisory Committee for Broward Boating Improvement grant funds to enhance recreational boating opportunities at Veteran's Park in the amount of $50,000; providing for acceptance of the award and execution of documents upon approval. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-140 h. SHIP ANNUAL REPORTS: (TR11244) Approving the Annual Report for the State Housing Initiative Partnership for FY2004/2005 and the Interim Reports for FY2005/2006 and FY2006/2007. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-141 i. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE: (TR11265) Appointing five regular members and two alternate members to the Public Art Committee. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-142 j. BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT RIDER: (TR11277) Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward Community College (BCC) to allow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students an opportunity to receive education and training from Tamarac Fire Rescue Personnel in an EMS Student Preceptorship Program beginning October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010, RESOLUTION NO. R2007-143 k. EMERGENCY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE STUDENT RIDER: (TR11278) Executing an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Emergency Educational Institute, Inc. (EEI) to allow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students an opportunity to receive education and training from Tamarac Fire Rescue Personnel in an EMS Student Preceptorship Program beginning October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2010. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-144 I. PURCHASE OF MEDICAL AND FIREFIGHTING SUPPLIES: (TR11279) Authorizing the Fire Rescue Department to purchase medical supplies and firefighting supplies from Broward County Sheriffs Office, Fire Rescue Division Logistics Warehouse during FY08, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Ten Thousand ($110,000.00) Dollars; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a liability waiver for the purchases. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-145 M. AGREEMENT RENEWALS — "FURNISH DELIVER AND DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME": (TR11282) Exercising the first renewal option of agreements to "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime" to, and executing agreement amendments with, Chemical Lime Company of Alabama, Inc. for the City of Tamarac and on behalf of fifteen members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative; and with Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Incorporated on behalf of two members of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative, for a period of one year with three (3) additional one-year renewal options. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-146 n. SIDEWALK EASEMENT — CUNIO: (TR11113) Executing a sidewalk easement with R. J. and Nancy L. Cunio, for the NW 70th Avenue sidewalk project, authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-147 September 11, 2007 Page 5 of 6 o. AWARDING BID NO. 07-30B - AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES: (TR11273) Awarding Bid No. 07-30B entitled "School Crossing Guard Services" and accepting and executing a contract with Action Labor of Florida, LLC (a/k/a; Staffing Connection) for a period commencing the date of execution through September 30, 2009 with the option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year periods. RESOLUTION NO. R2007-148 END OF CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS There were no Ordinances scheduled for second reading. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS There were no quasi-judicial items scheduled for this meeting. END OF QUASI-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 7:45 p.m. Marion Swenson, CIVIC City -Clerk Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Mayor September 11, 2007 Page 6 of 6 I