HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-24 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac. FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, Commissioner Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Patricia Atkins -Grad, and Commissioner Harry Dressler
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
There were no proclamations or presentations.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Commissioner Portner had no report.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad had no report.
Commissioner Dressler said at its last session the MPO voted in favor of $750,000 to
the City of Tamarac for the University Drive Bikeway/Pedestrian Grant. Commissioner
Dressler wished everyone a happy holiday.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she attended her first meeting of the Water Task
Force last week; the task force will meet once each month for the next year, and its
mission is to work collaboratively to enhance regional and sub -regional water supply
strategies. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco congratulated Public and Economic Affairs
Officer Berns and the Kiwanis Club of Tamarac for completing the first year. The
Installation Dinner was held at Colony West last night and the new president is Mindy
Salway. We now have 45 members and our goal is to reach 50 members. The first golf
tournament headed by Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Probert was held
Friday, and $7,000 was raised. The Field of Food initiative kick-off coordinated by
Volunteer Broward and Broward County Schools will take place at Lockhart Stadium
from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2008. The Tamarac Chamber of
Commerce is also involved and the goal is to collect 1 million pounds of food to
distribute throughout Broward County. Boxes for food collection will be placed at the
Chamber offices, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would like to have boxes
placed outside City offices and the Kiwanis Club will pick up the boxes and bring them
to the stadium.
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3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren reported on the County Commission meeting
he attended yesterday where the issue of traffic magistrates was discussed. There is
some confusion as to the County's motion to fund $180,000 for the nine month period
ending September 2009; in particular whether the County will fund up to $180,000 and
whether they expect the cities to contribute a percentage. City Attorney Goren is
waiting to hear from Rhonda Calhoun, Executive Director of the Broward League of
Cities, for clarification after she has reviewed the tapes from the meeting.
Commissioner Dressler asked what the next steps would be and said he would like to
hear the City Attorney's review of the tape. City Attorney Goren said after the tapes are
reviewed it will go back to the Board and additional conversations will be held. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco confirmed the program is officially over and questioned when
funding would take place. City Attorney Goren said not until January 2009. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco then suggested it may be appropriate for a commissioner to have
conversation with the County Manager in order to give the Broward League of Cities
staff a heads up before this comes back around. City Manager Miller added at last
Thursday's meeting of the BCCMA the issue was discussed and the managers in
attendance felt it would be in the cities' best interest for the cities to fund a percentage
of the program. Tamarac has lost $78,000 to date, and while this is a financial issue, it
also becomes a safety issue. City Manager Miller said he has a meeting scheduled with
Bertha Henry, County Administrator, for next week to discuss the matter. City Attorney
Goren added the motion appeared to also include lobbying Tallahassee to add a surtax
to the fines, and Broward County Commissioner Lieberman believed there might be
legislation available to convert the magistrates to a City function. Commissioner Atkins -
Grad said her concern is that the Sun -Sentinel ran an article addressing the fact
minimum fines are being levied against violators, and our safety is at risk. City Attorney
Goren addressed an article in Friday's newspaper regarding the status of University
Drive, and said there may be discussions held between FDOT and Palm Beach County
to resolve the matter. Tamarac and other cities have not received an invitation to the
meeting; the matter has been abated until October.
4. Cily Manager: City Manager Miller reported he received a call from AT&T
representatives yesterday regarding a main trunk line that was cut during construction
at Commercial Boulevard and the Turnpike, which has affected areas west of the site.
The phone system should be repaired by noon today. The City of Ft. Lauderdale
suffered an incident at the Five Ash Water Plant, which affected some Tamarac
residents east of State Road 441. Director of Utilities Gagnon and Lab Manager Oney
gave a status report on the water plant matter, and advised those residents affected not
to drink the water until advised otherwise. Commissioner Atkins -Grad suggested using
Code Red to inform our residents and also suggested collecting residents' a -mails in the
event a mass notice needs to go out in the future. City Manager Miller said a small
number of Tamarac homes are affected and it appears the matter will be cleared up
very soon. City Manager Miller thanked Commissioner Dressler for his work in securing
approval of the $750,000 for the Bikeway/Pedestrian Grant, as it is difficult to get
support for these types of projects through the MPO. Commissioner Dressler said it
was a team effort and thanked Community Development Director Bramley for her help
regarding the staffing function, and Vice Mayor Sultanof, who has been involved with
the MPO for many years. The Human Resources Department has been awarded the
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American Heart Association Start Fit Golden Globe Award. Parks and Recreation
reports that beginning October 9t" and continuing the second Thursday of every other
month from 9:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at the Tamarac Community Center, the City of
Tamarac and FDMV will offer driver license renewals, tags and registrations for two-
year periods. Parks and Recreation advises the City of Tamarac received $150,000
reimbursement from the Broward County Challenge Grant for Tephford Park, said
money will be used for amenities for the park. The Dive -In Movie was very successful,
with over 100 in attendance. The grand opening of the Gary B. Jones Park for People
and Pups will be held on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she met with Broward County Commissioner
Lieberman and Broward County Supervisor of Elections Dr. Snipes regarding several
matters that came up during the primary election, in particular the fact that there were
not enough optical scanners at the precincts and the volunteers were not properly
briefed. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said there are over 10,000 poll workers in
Broward County, but only 300 from the High Schools. Working with the Broward
League of Cities and the League of Mayors, hopefully, the number of high school
students working the polls will increase dramatically by 2010.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Bob Fortier, 10104 NW 82 Street, Tamarac, said he
has an issue regarding landscaping that has gone on since November 2006 and in
discussion with Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco he has been advised to speak with City
Manager Miller to try to get the matter resolved.
Frank Steiger, 6903 NW 70 Street, Tamarac, discussed his community's 55+ status.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval
of all items on the consent agenda. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes",
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the September 10, 2008 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the September 12, 2008 Special City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
C. SECOND RENEWAL OPTION TO THE EXISTING AGRE MENT WITH DRD
ENTERPRISES INC. OF DAVIE FOR LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL HAULING AND
DISPOSAL: (TR11456) Exercising the second renewal option to the existing agreement
between the City of Tamarac and DRD Enterprises, Inc. of Davie for lime sludge
removal, hauling and disposal for a period of two years commencing on October 1,
2008 and ending on September 30, 2010 at a unit cost of $8.75 per cubic yard and an
annual cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-133
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d. AGREEMENT — POSTAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL — MAILING SERVICES:
(TR11459) Entering into an agreement with Postal Center International, Inc. for city-
wide mailing services, utilizing Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative
Group Contract #785-9915, effective October 5, 2008, through October 4, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-134
e. AWARDING RFP 08-21 R WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION: (TR11462)
Authorizing the appropriate City officials to award RFP 08-21 R, Workers'
Compensation Insurance, Employers Liability Insurance and Claims Administration with
Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year period beginning October 1,
2008 at a cost of $314,698 and payment of any increase resulting from the annual
premium audit; with additional one year renewals possible based on negotiation of
favorable rates and coverages and City Commission approval.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-135
f. ACCEPTANCE OF FY 08/09 SHIP ALLOCATION: JR 11472) Accepting the
State of Florida's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Budget in the
amount of $529,737.00 by accepting the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 allocation of the
program funds to be utilized according to the City's Local Housing Assistance Plan and
Housing Delivery Goals Chart; that the appropriate City Officials are hereby authorized
to appropriate said funds including any and all subsequent budgetary transfers to be in
accordance with proper accounting standards.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-136
g. AGREEMENT WITH C3TS TO PROVIDE DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE CITYWIDE CULVERT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: (TR11478)
Executing Task Authorization No. #08-03E with Corzo Castella Carballo Thompson
Salman, P.A. (C3TS) to provide professional engineering services for the design of
Phase II of the Citywide Canal Culvert Improvement Project, in accordance with the
City's continuing service agreement as authorized by Resolution #R-2006-131;
authorizing an expenditure for said purpose in an amount not to exceed $41,800.00;
authorizing budget amendments as needed for proper accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-137
h. 2009 FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(FRDAP) GRANT: (TR11481) Submitting an application to the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program
(FRDAP) Grant funds for the Aquatic Center Annex Skate Park Project in the amount of
$200,000 providing for an equal 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. R2008-138
i. ACCEPT AND AWARD BID NUMBER 08-18R ENTITLED "EMPLOYEE
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS": (TR11482) Accepting and awarding Bid Number 08-18R
entitled "Employee Voluntary Benefits" to the most responsive and responsible
proposer, American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC), for
employee voluntary benefits; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute
agreements with American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC) for
employee voluntary benefits.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-139
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j. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES: (TR11485) Executing the first amendment to the agreement between the
City of Tamarac and Broward County for Public Transportation Services.
RESOLUTION NO. R2008-140
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for first reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for second reading.
(QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There are no quasi-judicial hearings scheduled for this meeting.
END OFQUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
City Manager Miller said due to the fact we continue to receive calls from all over the
City regarding the water situation, a message will be put together this morning that will
go out to everyone. There are, however, only 1,600 homes in District 1 that have been
affected by the Ft. Lauderdale water situation.
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 9:45
a.m.
Marion Swenso , CIVIC
City Clerk
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Beth Fla nsbaum-Ta abisco,
Mayor