HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-11 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2006
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco called the regular meeting of the City
Commission to order at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 in Chambers at
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 N.W. 88th 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 Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco welcomed School Board member Stephanie Kraft, Lori
Plotnik (representing Representative Ari Porth) and Ms. Plotnik's daughter, Herb Hayes
representing the president's council, Ralph Baer representing Senator -elect Jeremy
Ring, and members of the community.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
October 2006 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Tamarac. (Requested
by Crystal D. Swann, Assistant Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors)
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said while breast cancer in men is not widely talked about,
it is not swept under the rug, and men should be aware of the possibility of breast
cancer.
b. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
October 2006 as "Arts and Humanities Month" in the City of Tamarac. (Requested by
Robert L. Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts and The Honorable Mufi
Hannemann, Mayor of Honolulu, Chair of Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and
Sports Committee)
C. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
October 2006 as "National School Lunch Week" in the City of Tamarac. (Requested by
Dr. Frank Till, Superintendent of Schools) School Board Member Stephanie Kraft said
she appreciates the opportunity of accepting the proclamation on behalf of Broward
County Schools. The healthy lunch program is nationally recognized and many foods
are being replaced with healthy choices. Mrs. Kraft invited the Mayor and City
Commission to come to local schools to lunch with the students and faculty. Mrs. Kraft
said with regard to the proclamation for Arts and Humanities Month, Taravella High
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School has a tremendous drama program, with student run and organized productions.
There are many other arts programs in our schools of which we can be very proud.
Mrs. Kraft said she appreciates the Mayor and City Commission's support of schools in
this area. Vice Mayor Portner asked if trans fats are being eliminated from school
lunches and Mrs. Kraft said they are. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco added the City of
Tamarac had formed a partnership with the schools in Tamarac and Taravella High
School and several times during the year the students' art is exhibited in City Hall.
d. Presentation by Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco of a proclamation proclaiming
October 8-14, 2006 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Tamarac. (Requested by
Fire Chief Jim Budzinski) Fire Chief Budzinski accepted and thanked the Mayor and
City Commission for the proclamation. Fire Chief Budzinski said statistics in Tamarac
are higher than national statistics and Y2 of the structure fires are caused or begin in
kitchens. Many can be prevented by moving things away from the stove and attending
to what it is we are heating. Fire Chief Budzinski invited everyone to attend the Fire
Open House on October 14t' beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fire Station 41. There will be
seat safety checks for children and infants, displays behind the station, and tables for
emergency management and response agencies as well as city departments.
2. City Commission: Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said Saturday morning she was
at Vanguard Village where 'Neighbors Assisting Neighbors' and members of the
Christian Community Church were helping rehabilitate a home damaged by the storm.
The church, which is being constructed on Nob Hill Road and Commercial Boulevard,
has promised to be a good community partner, and they are working with Tamarac
residents in Vanguard Village and Mainlands 8, along with 'Neighbors Assisting
Neighbors' in rehabilitation programs. Members of the Church will begin meeting their
new neighbors in Plum Bay Plum Harbor and the members of the church have assured
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco that when another hurricane hits Tamarac they will help in
any way they can. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she attended a meeting in District
4 last evening, at Westwood 17, with 25 people in attendance. It was a positive and
productive meeting, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco received an e-mail today, which
she read into the record (incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes)
commending the City on its services. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco reported the Florida
Special Needs Color Guard will participate in the Macy's Day Parade, and they are
going to be on the Polar Float with Santa Claus. The Color Guard is very excited about
this and they are raising money for their trip to New York.
Vice Mayor Portner had no report at this time, but said he would provide two written
reports to the Mayor and City Commission within 10 days, on conferences he attended
in Colorado Springs, CO and Austin, TX. Vice Mayor Portner said for years he has
wanted to take a train ride and he did get the opportunity to ride AmTrak from Chicago
to Texas. Trains are not what they used to be, but the scenery was fabulous. Vice
Mayor Portner said when he arrived in Texas there were several areas where cattle
were grazing and there was one lone cowboy watching the cattle; Vice Mayor Portner
said he envied the cowboy; as a child he wanted to be either a fireman or a cowboy.
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Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said as much as Tamarac is represented locally, it is also
represented throughout the country. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco traveled to
Washington, Commissioner Dressler to Pennsylvania and Nevada, Commissioner
Atkins -Grad was in Orlando, and Commissioner Sultanof spends much of his time in his
District and in Kings Point, where he attends to his constituents. Everyone shares what
they have learned when they return from their trips, and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
said she looks forward to Vice Mayor Portner's reports.
Commissioner Atkins -Grad reported on the many meetings she has attended with
homeowner associations and the schools. Commissioner Atkins -Grad said she reads to
second grade students, which is wonderful and exciting. Commissioner Atkins -Grad
has received many calls for assistance from her constituents and it is very important to
her to be able to help people.
Commissioner Sultanof said the Special Needs Color Guard will be representing
Tamarac, and this is a great honor for us. Commissioner Sultanof said he is on the
MPO and a while back reported that $8.7 million in government money for 2006, 2007,
2008, and 2009 will be available. This money is starting to move and will be used for
landscaping throughout the city wherever possible. Commissioner Sultanof said the
turnpike widening, from six to eight lanes, will take place in 2007 and 2008. We are
fortunate money has been allocated to us and we will take advantage of everything that
comes our way. Commissioner Sultanof said it is very important to vote or Florida will
not be retained as a point of reference throughout the country. Florida is a pivotal state
and we must take it back and make it a blue state so we will have the opportunity to do
something for the presidential election. Commissioner Sultanof complimented staff with
accolades from District 3 for public works, utilities and building/code compliance.
Commissioner Dressler said he represented the City of Tamarac at two national level
educational forums, the Advanced Investment Certification Program at Wharton School
in Philadelphia, PA, and, at the International Federation that provides ongoing education
for pension fund Trustees, he attended the Pension Trustee Certification Program.
Tamarac as well as other cities, is facing significant challenges regarding the Pension
Protection Act of 2006. This Act is designed to make sure employee pensions are
properly funded, and this is a complex and challenging process. Both seminars were
extremely successful and hopefully what he learned will help Tamarac address issues in
the future. Commissioner Dressler reported on his attendance at the Tamarac
Elementary School PTA meeting and on behalf of himself and the Mayor and City
Commission, thanked the parents for getting involved in the education process for their
children. Commissioner Dressler said he attended a breakfast meeting of the Chamber
of Commerce and they are doing a fabulous job of bringing vibrancy to the small
business community. Attendance at this meeting was tremendous, and Commissioner
Dressler reminded everyone the Taste of Tamarac would take place soon.
Commissioner Dressler said he is on the Broward League Advocacy Committee and
Tamarac's voice is heard both at the Broward and Florida Leagues,
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3. City Attorney: City Attorney Goren said when Temporary Resolution 11085
regarding Annexation is added to the consent agenda he would discuss the timing with
the Mayor and City Commission.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller said the City of Tamarac is a member of the
Innovation Group, which started with about eight cities and now has a membership of
thousands of cities. A recently published article, regarding our strategic alliance with
the Chamber of Commerce and economic development, was written by Economic
Development Officer Bems and Management Analyst Hughes. Copies are available in
the rear of the Chambers. Community Development reports the rehabilitation/purchase
assistance program opened for new applicants as of October 1. Financial Services
reports the adopted budget is available on the website. Parks and Recreation reports a
seminar on how to deal with contractors will be held on October 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Tamarac Community Center. Broward County will have the use of one of the City's
conference rooms three times a week to network with displaced residents. The
Southgate Gardens Support Group meets the 1 st Wednesday of each month. University
Hospital expects a shipment of flu shots and will disburse them in November. The
Tamarac Twilight Concert Series continues with a concert Friday evening at Sunset
Point Park. Applications are available for the Turkey Trot and 48 vendors signed up for
the Community Garage Sale.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. Burton Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street reported the Woodmont Board has agreed
not to oppose the proposed resort and condominiums as long as there can be
assurances the resort will come first and as part of the negotiations for the resort, golf
courses will be included for a specified number of years. Commissioner Dressler
thanked Mr. Schneider for sharing his communities' views with the Mayor and City
Commission and staff. Commissioner Dressler said when he ran for office, people
asked him why he was campaigning and he said he wanted to give something back and
make a difference and represent the will of the people; he values what the community
thinks. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said the way Mr. Schneider presented himself to
the Mayor and City Commission speaks volumes to how we communicate; it was not
contentious, and it means the world to the success of the Board and Tamarac. Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco added Mr. Schneider's community is vitally important and there
are two beautiful golf courses as well as the club, and the Mayor and City Commission
will do everything they can to maintain the integrity and vitality of the community.
Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street, Tamarac, said the Tamarac Theater of Performing Arts
has a scholarship program for young children and they are requesting assistance for the
scholarships in the amount of $150.00 each. Ms. Lynn said people are unhappy with
regard to the Sabal Palm and Monterey matters and spoke of open space. Ms. Lynn
spoke in opposition to the Tamarac referendum that will appear on the November ballot.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked City Attorney Goren to clarify the referendum for the
audience. City Attorney Goren said the Mayor and City Commission looked at various
options and this option provides for staggered terms, extending terms to coincide with
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County and State elections, and saving money the City would have to spend for stand
alone elections in March, consistent with the Special Act for Broward County.
Commissioner Dressler said any assumption that the referendum would not save the
City money is wrong. Vice Mayor Portner said Ms. Lynn needs to understand that
growth in this country is tremendous, he understands Ms. Lynn's concern about green
space, and change is inevitable. Vice Mayor Portner said he has lived in Tamarac for
32 years and seen it grow from 22,000 people. People want to come here and there will
be building and redevelopment. Vice Mayor Portner suggested Ms. Lynn look to other
problems that need solving. Commissioner Sultanof said within the next 12-20 years
there will be an additional 1.6 million people in Broward County and there will have to be
redevelopment to accommodate these people. If there is no change, society will
suffocate. Commissioner Dressler said we need to have diverse opinions. This Mayor
and City Commission and staff are activists for green space, water quality and air
quality. The issue is not one group for and another against; the real question is change
is inevitable; not how to try to stop something but rather how well it is managed. This
Mayor and City Commission cares about the focus on qualify of life and it is a challenge
to find solutions for those who work and live in this City. When we look back three to
five years from now, we will see how the City addressed the issue of building parks and
providing recreational facilities for the changing demographics. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco said she can sum this up in two words, 'smart growth'. This is an issue the
board and staff are faced with and it is up to the Mayor and City Commission with input
from the residents to decide what is the best approach going forward. We must do what
is best for each district and make the best possible decisions.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved the addition
of TR11084 to the consent agenda as item 6(I). TR11084, urging the State Legislature
to adopt legislation providing for a one dollar ($1.00) increase in the State of Florida
minimum wage. 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.
City Attorney Goren said before a motion is made to add Temporary Resolution 11085
to the consent agenda he wished to clear up any misinterpretation of his discussion
during Monday's presentation and explain the timing on annexation. Voluntary and
involuntary annexation methods are parallel paths. We do not have control over the
legislature and there is no guarantee our Bill will be adopted during this session. If it is
not then the March 2007 Bill adoption and September 2007 effective dates will have to
be moved up to adoption in March 2008 and annexation effective in September 2008.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved the addition of
TR11085 to the consent agenda as item 6(m). TR11085, authorizing the City Manager
to file a local Bill with the Broward County Legislative Delegation to extend and enlarge
the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac; requesting the local legislative delegation to
hold a public hearing to consider approval of the local Bill in order to forward the local
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Bill to the State of Florida Legislature for consideration during the 2007 legislative
session. On roll call Commissioner Atkins -Grad voted "yes", Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", and
Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Dressler seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes",
Commissioner Dressler "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes",
and Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the Special City Commission meeting of September
20, 2006.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the Regular City Commission meeting of September
27, 2006.
APPROVED
C. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SITE LEASE AGREEMENT - NEXTEL
COMMUNICATIONS — SPORTS COMPLEX: (TR11039) Executing a first amendment
to the Communications Site Lease Agreement with Nextel Communications to lease
additional ground space at a cost of $350 per month, for the installation of a 60 KW
propane generator at the cell tower site located at the Sports Complex.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-188
d. FIRST AMENDMENT TO SITE LEASE AGREEMENT - SPRINT SPECTRUM
LP — WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROPERTY: (TR11037) Executing first
amendment to the Communications Site Lease agreement with Sprint Spectrum LP to
lease additional ground space at a cost of $350 per month, for the installation of a 30
KW propane generator at the cell tower site located at the water treatment plant
property.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-189
e. FIRST AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
— GOLFVIEW TOWNHOMES PROJECT: (TR11045) Executing a First Amendment to
the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with 8400 McNab LLC, for the Golfview
Townhomes Project, located at 8400 McNab Road, requiring payment of $22,400.00 in
CIAC fees; ERC's; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in
the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-190
f. TASK AUTHORIZATION NO. 06-08E — MATHEWS CONSULTING. INC. —
DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND BIDDING FOR MAIN STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS — PHASE 1: (TR11061) Executing Task Authorization No. 06-08E
with Mathews Consulting, Inc., to provide professional services for the design,
permitting, and bidding for the Main Street Infrastructure Improvements - Phase 1 along
NW 57th Street from 94th Avenue to Pine Island Road and along 91St Avenue from NW
57th Street to Commercial Boulevard, in accordance with the City's Consulting
Engineering Agreement as authorized by Resolution #R-2006-131, for an amount not to
exceed $331,846.00; approving funding from the appropriate budgeted General Fund,
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Stormwater Fund, and Utilities Operational and CIAC accounts; authorizing the
appropriate city officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-191
g. CHANGE ORDER — EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER WITH RW BECK,
INC. FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SERVICES: (TR11075) Executing Change Order
Number 1 to the emergency purchase order with RW Beck, Inc. for Disaster Recovery
Services following Hurricane Wilma; authorizing an additional expenditure in an amount
not to exceed $65,000 for said purpose; authorizing budget amendments for proper
accounting purposes.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-192
h. FIRST AMENDMENT TO WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT
— FOUNTAINS PROFESSIONAL CENTER PROJECT: (TR11067) Executing a First
Amendment to the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Fountains
Professional Center, L.L.C., for the Fountains Professional Center Project, formerly
known as the Fountains Corporate Center, located on the northeast comer of West
Commercial Boulevard and NW 62"d Avenue, providing for a reduction of 2.5 ERC's for
water and sewer resulting in 18.9 ERC's from 21.4 ERC's; authorizing and directing the
City Clerk to record said agreement in the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-193
i. FIRST AMENDMENT — PCS SITE LEASE AGREEMENT - SPRINT
SPECTRUM L.P. — CITY HALL PROPERTY: (TR11074) Executing first amendment to
the PCS Site Lease Agreement with Sprint Spectrum L.P., to amend the height of the
existing antennas from one hundred and fifteen feet to a new elevation of eighty feet, on
the cell tower site located at 7525 NW 88th Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-194
j. BROWARD COUNTY CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS — TAMARAC
SPORTS COMPLEX: (TR11072) Accepting an award from the Broward County
Challenge Grant Program in the amount of $300,000; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an agreement between the City of Tamarac and Broward County for
Broward County Challenge Grant Program funds for the Tamarac Sports Complex in
the amount of $300,000 providing for a cash match in local funds from the capital
improvement budget for development of the Tamarac Sports Complex.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-195
k. BROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
DETAILS: (TR11073) Executing a Broward Sheriffs Office Permit Application for.
Special Details for Police Services to be used by the Parks and Recreation department
in an amount not to exceed $72,200 in FY07; approving funding from the appropriate
Parks and Recreation accounts.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-196
I. URGING ADOPTION OF LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR A ONE DOLLAR
($1.00) INCREASE IN THE MINIMUM WAGE: (TR11084) Urging the State Legislature
to adopt legislation providing for a one dollar ($1.00) increase in the State of Florida
minimum wage.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-197
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M. AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO FILE LOCAL BILL WITH BROWARD
COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO EXTEND AND ENLARGE CORPORATE
LIMITS OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC: (TR11085) Authorizing the City Manager to file
a local Bill with the Broward County Legislative Delegation to extend and enlarge the
corporate limits of the City of Tamarac; requesting the local legislative delegation to hold
a public hearing to consider approval of the local Bill in order to forward the local Bill to
the State of Florida Legislature for consideration during the 2007 legislative session.
RESOLUTION NO. R2006-198
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ADDING SECTION 10-
226 ENTITLED, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT": (TO2123) Motion to adopt
Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances
entitled, "Land Development Regulations", by amending Article V entitled,
"Improvements", by amending Division 4 entitled, "Drainage", by adding Section 10-226
entitled, "Stormwater Management", as required by the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System permit; providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Ordinance 2123, Revision #1, on first reading by title. Commissioner
Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Dressler moved approval. Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco opened a public hearing on this item and with no one wishing to speak,
closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Dressler voted "yes',
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", Commissioner Atkins -Grad
"yes", and Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 11, 2006
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SEXUAL OFFENDER
RESIDENCY PROHIBITION FINDINGS AND INTENT: (TO2125) Motion to adopt
ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 13 of the City of Tamarac Code of
Ordinances by specifically amending Section 13-20, entitled "Sex offender residency
prohibition findings and intent," Section 13-21, entitled "Definitions," Section 13-22,
entitled "Sexual offender and sexual predator residence prohibition; penalties;
exceptions," and Section 13-23, entitled "Property owners prohibited from renting real
property to certain sexual offenders and sexual predators; penalties;" providing for
definitions of "sexual offender" and "sexual predator" that are consistent with Section
943.0435, Florida Statutes, and Section 775.21, Florida Statutes; providing for law
enforcement guidelines; providing a timeframe in which a sexual offender or sexual
predator must vacate a premises after being notified of a violation; providing for
codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance 2125 on first reading by
title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Atkins -Grad moved approval.
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked for clarification of the ordinance and City Attorney
Goren said the ordinance is an outgrowth of occurrences during the last session in
Tallahassee, where the definitions of sexual offender and sexual predator were
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modified. This ordinance reflects and embraces the change in State law and is in no
way a reaction to a problem or Tamarac having done something incorrectly. The
ordinance also addresses notice to vacate premises. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
opened a public hearing on the ordinance. Patti Lynn, 6411 NW 58 Street asked for
clarification on 'know or should have known'. City Attorney Goren said there is a
website available, to which BSO also has access, and it puts the burden on the owner
or manager to know to whom they are renting. Joel Davidson, 4608 Norfolk Island,
Tamarac, questioned the time frame. BSO Chief Dugger said this ordinance provides
for two weeks once notification of violation is given. Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco closed
the public hearing. On roll call Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner
Dressler "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor Portner "yes", and
Commissioner Atkins -Grad "yes". Motion carried.
ADOPTED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 11, 2006
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
There were no ordinances scheduled for this meeting for second reading.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
There were no quasi-judicial items scheduled for this meeting.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
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City Clerk
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Debbie DeCrane
From: Stephanie Strange [sstra001 @fiu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:26 AM
To: Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco
Subject: Kudos to the city for improvements
Hi Mayor,
I wanted to pass on my congratulations to you and your team for making real improvements to the
city in ways that contribute to our everyday quality of life.
First of all the sidewalks on 70th Avenue have made walking a safe and enjoyable activity for the
community and myself. Previous to the sidewalks, 70th Avenue was too dangerous to walk on
therefore limiting the area we could cover during our walks. Now we can traverse the neighborhoods
for a longer more enjoyable walk. Personally, now, I can walk to my aging mothers neighborhood
which is catty cornered to mine and check on her welfare without having to drive there.
As a full time working person I especially enjoy the extended hours of the library. I work in Miami
and often do not return until 6 PM. Now there are evenings where I can stop by the library on my
way home as well as Sundays which are my favorite day to go to the Iibrary.It is important that us
working people also have access to our resources.
Thank you, I am optimistic about the city and its course.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Strange
7105 NW 76 Court
Tamarac, FI
33321
954-722-9444
10/12/2006