HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-22 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW
88 Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner
Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ABSENT (EXCUSED FOR CAUSE): Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Edward C. Portner led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 SWEARING -IN CEREMONY MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS: Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco introduced the
Millennium Middle School Student Council members -elect: Student Council President
Stephanie Riggins, Eight Grade Vice President Stephanie Bell, Seventh Grade Vice
President Sanche Bell, Sixth Grade Vice President Andrew Pentland, Treasurer Kalene
Case, Secretary Nishelle Johnson, and Historian Amber Keels. Mayor Schreiber
administered the oath of office to the group as a whole, and said these are our future
leaders, and told them it is good to get involved with government and do something to
make this a better country.
1.2 PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 19-25, 2003 as City Government Week. Piper High School Student
Government President Edwina Wood and Millennium Middle School Student Council
President Stephanie Riggins accepted on behalf of their schools. Ms. Wood thanked
Mayor Schreiber and the Commission on behalf of Piper High School and thanked the
Commission for inviting the students to participate in Government Day.
b. Presentation by Linda Davidson, Director, City of Boca Raton Office of
Management & Budget, of the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award which has been presented to the City for the FY 2003
Adopted Budget. Mayor Schreiber, Finance Director Newman and Finance/Budget staff
accepted.
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C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming November 2-8,
2003 as "Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Week". Public Information Officer
Crockett accepted.
d. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming October 25, 2003
as "Make A Difference Day". Public Information Officer Crockett accepted.
e. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the week of
October 20-25, 2003 as "World Population Awareness Week". Community
Development Director King accepted.
f. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation proclaiming the month of
November 2003 as "National Epilepsy Awareness Month", Assistant City Clerk
Schneider accepted.
g. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation commending Sergio Garces
for his service in the Air Force Reserves during the Iraq war. Mr. Garces accepted and
said it is an honor to be here. Mr. Garces thanked his Tamarac brothers and sisters in
the Tamarac Fire Department for their e-mails and care packages while he was in Iraq.
Mr. Garces then presented Mayor Schreiber with a proclamation in appreciation of
Tamarac's support of the United States. Mayor Schreiber said the City of Tamarac is
proud of Mr. Garces.
h. Presentation by Chief Budzinski of the 2002 Life Safety Achievement Award from
the Residential Fire Safety Institute (RFSI), which award was presented to Tamarac Fire
Rescue on October 1, 2003 for having no fire fatalities in the community during 2002.
Chief Budzinski acknowledged the Tamarac Fire Rescue staff present, as well as new
members of the Fire Rescue staff. Mayor Schreiber said he is proud to accept this
award on behalf of the City.
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2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said it is fantastic to have a meeting of this
sort with students in attendance; these young people will move forward and eventually
sit in these seats and become part of government. Mayor Schreiber said he is proud of
government day and thanked the Piper High School students for their participation.
Commissioner Portner said it is a pleasure to see Wally Coghlan of Mainlands 5 and
Burt Schneider of Woodmont in attendance at today's meeting. They have both been
missed over the past months.
Commissioner Sultanof echoed the sentiments of his fellow commissioners.
Commissioner Sultanof said politics is defined as the art of governing and he admires
all the students, and delights in knowing that our future sits before us in today's
audience.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said it is great to see everyone here — so many
young, fresh faces. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said she is fortunate to have
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been elected to join a team of well -respected, seasoned elected officials. This
commission has done and continues to do so much. Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco enumerated the many meetings she has attended in the past few months,
and praised the fire department on the open house held on October 18th
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that Community Development
informed him Bud's Carpet and Tile at 4980 N State Road 7 has applied for assistance
from the City's rehabilitation program, and work scheduled to begin in November is the
facade, paving of the parking lot, and external painting. The program meets HUD
requirements. Finance reports that customer service will begin implementing the
refunds on deposits as authorized by the City Commission. The Fire Department's
open house was a huge success with over 2,000 residents in attendance at Station 41.
Participation from many area agencies made the day a triumph. The second Tamarac
Extrication Competition was held and Tamarac placed 4t". City Manager Miller thanked
all who participated, in particular Tom Vreeland's team and the Public Works
Department for their expertise in setting up the site. City Manager Miller thanked Parks
and Recreation for the use of the show mobile and Patty Tomaszewski, Risk and Safety
Manager, for her efforts in engineering the safety of the event. Parks and Recreation
reports that Tamarac was awarded $1,500 in grant funding from NRPA and the NFL, to
increase youth football programs; making this is the fourth year Tamarac has received
this grant money. The Parks and Recreation Fall Fashion Show on October 17 was
attended by over 70 guests; the Community Garage Sale on Saturday was a success
and all vendor spaces were sold — over 200 shoppers attended the event; Halloween
events are scheduled on Saturday, October 25 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. for the 5 and under
age group, and on Wednesday, October 29th an event is scheduled for all ages at the
Multi Purpose Center. Free flu shots will be administered on Thursday, November 6t"
donated by University Hospital and Medical Center, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Proof of
residency is required and it is first come first served. City Manager Miller invited
everyone to join in honoring our veterans during the Veterans' Day Parade on Tuesday
November 111h, beginning at 9:00 a.m. After the parade there will be a traditional
ceremony at Veterans' Park and refreshments will be served immediately after the
ceremony.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:_ Odiel Feyers, 7421 NW 701h Avenue, Tamarac,
congratulated Vice Mayor Roberts for her efforts on behalf of Section 14 and Sunflower
with regard to speed humps. Mayor Schreiber suggested that Mr. Feyers write Vice
Mayor Roberts a letter of appreciation.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
moved the addition of Temporary Resolution 10276 as item 6(p) on the consent
agenda. TR10276, supporting the Town of Davie's request that the Florida Department
of Transportation's widening of the Florida Turnpike include sound walls from Southwest
36th Street to Griffin Road. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10276 by
title. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-
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Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion
carried.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the
addition of Temporary Resolution 10275 as item 6(q) on the consent agenda.
TR10275, requesting that Broward County continue to serve as the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Broward County, and continue to provide non -
emergency medicaid transportation service to eligible Broward County residents and
fund such services from the county budget, if necessary. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Resolution 10275, Revision #1, by title. On roll call Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes",
and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all items
on the consent agenda, including items 6(p) and 6(q). On roll call Mayor Schreiber
voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 8, 2003 regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. PARKING WAIVER APPLICATION FEE REFUND: (TR10258) Approving a
Parking Waiver application fee refund in the amount of $2,500.00 to be issued to
Micron U.S.A. Corp., owner of the Sabal Palm Plaza located at 5100 West
Commercial Boulevard (Case No. 17-MI-03).
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-236
C. FLU SHOTS: (TR10252) Executing a Hold Harmless Agreement between the
City of Tamarac and University Hospital & Medical Center relating to University
Hospital & Medical Center donating and administering six hundred (600) free flu
shots to Tamarac residents and city employees at the Tamarac Community
Center on Thursday, November 6, 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-237
d. AGREEMENT — REGIONAL ROAD CONCURRENCY — "TUSCANY PLAT":
(TR10263) Executing the "Regional Road Concurrency Agreement -- County
Project' between Broward County, Tuscany Townhomes, Inc. and the City of
Tamarac for road Concurrency relating to "Tuscany Plat' located on the northwest
corner of NW 57th Street and NW 79th Avenue (Case No. 3-AP-03).
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-238
e. BID AWARD — CURB INSTALLATION: (TR10257) Awarding Bid No. 03-25B
for the installation of type F curb to Tropex Construction Services, Inc.; executing
an agreement with Tropex Construction Services, Inc. for installing type F curb;
authorizing an expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $41,664.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-239
f. AGREEMENT — REMETERING FOR LEXINGTON ON THE GREEN
APARTMENTS: (TR10272) Executing a Remetering Agreement with Tamarac
Apartments, L.L.C., for the Lexington on the Green Apartments to allow
remetering of the water service for the purpose of allocation of the direct cost of
water and sewer service among multiple users subject to the terms of the
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applicable developer's agreement and in accordance with City Code Section 22-
30, "Limitations of Use".
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-240
g. AGREEMENT — VOIDING WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT FOR LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS SHOPPING PLAZA:
(TR10222) Executing an agreement with New Life Fellowship Center Church of
God, Inc., voiding the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Commonwealth Savings and Loans Association of Florida for the Lakes of
Carriage Hills Shopping Plaza located on the southeast corner of Bailey Road
and Rock Island Road; forgiving all delinquent guaranteed revenues in the
approximate amount of $7,500; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record
said agreement in the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-241
h. PURCHASE OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT: (TR10251) Replacing obsolete
computer equipment, purchase of network storage and backup systems, and
purchase of application servers, utilizing State of Florida Contract #250-000-03-1
in an amount not to exceed $150,000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-242
i. BID RENEWAL — PURCHASE OF AQUATIC, ORNAMENTAL AND TURF
HERBICIDES: (TR10262) Renewing Bid #03-01 B for the purchase of aquatic,
ornamental and turf herbicides from Helena Chemical Company, Agra,
Distribution, LLC d/b/a Pro Source One, and UAP Timberland, LLC in an amount
not to exceed $81,700 per year for the two-year term.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-243
j. RENEWAL OF BASIC LIFE INSURANCE AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH &
DISMEMBERMENT COVERAGE — METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY: (TR10267) Renewing basic life insurance and accidental death &
dismemberment coverage with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company at the
present rate the City pays for basic life insurance and accidental death &
dismemberment insurance coverage effective January 1, 2004; providing for the
continuation of the existing cost allocation of the basic life insurance and
accidental death & dismemberment insurance premium between the City and
employees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-244
k. RENEWAL OF DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM — AETNA LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY: (TR10266) Renewing the City's dental insurance
program with Aetna Life Insurance Company effective January 1, 2004 with a
rate increase of 4%; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation
of the dental insurance premium between the City and employees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-245
I. RENEWAL OF LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE — UNUM:
(TR10268) Renewing long-term disability insurance coverage with UNUM at the
present rate the City pays for insurance coverage for employees in the
appointed, executive, managerial/professional and administrative categories who
participate in the city's 401(a) retirement plan effective January 1, 2004;
providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the long-term
disability insurance premium between the City and employees.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-246
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M. HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE RENEWAL — AETNA US HEALTHCARE:
(TR10261) Renewing the coverage for the City's health insurance program with
Aetna US Healthcare for the plan year effective January 1, 2004; providing for
premium rates changes; providing for the continuation of the current cost
allocation of the health insurance premium between the City and employees;
providing for a waiver reimbursement maximum.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-247
n. PURCHASE OF RESCUE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT: (TR10244)
Purchasing five advanced life support rescue vehicles with equipment utilizing
Bid Award Announcement 03-04-0828 Specification #02 of the Florida Fire
Chiefs' Association, Florida Sheriff's Association and Florida Association of
Counties, from American LaFrance MedicMaster for rescue vehicles and
equipment at a total cost of $918,480; authorizing the trade of three rescue
vehicles.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-248
o. SUPPORTING CITY OF PLANTATION'S REQUEST FOR BUFFER WALL:
(TR10273) Supporting the City of Plantation's request for the installation of a
noise buffer wall, provision of an easement, use of right-of-way, and certain other
improvements; authorizing the City Clerk to provide a copy of this resolution to
each member of the Florida Department of Transportation's Florida Turnpike
Enterprise, the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization, the City of
Plantation, and any other interested parties.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-249
P. SUPPORTING TOWN OF DAVIE'S REQUEST FOR SOUND WALLS:
(TR10276) Supporting the Town of Davie's request that the Florida Department
of Transportation's widening of the Florida Turnpike include sound walls from
Southwest 36th Street to Griffin Road.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-250
q. REQUESTING WBROWARD COUNTY CONTINUE SERVING AS COMMUNITY
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR CTC AND PROVIDING NON -
EMERGENCY MEDICAID TRANSPORTATION SERVICE: (TR10275)
Requesting that Broward County continue to serve as the Community
Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Broward County, and continue to provide
non -emergency medicaid transportation service to eligible Broward County
residents and fund such services from the county budget, if necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-251
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCE — SECOND READING
7. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SECTION 2-235
ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENTS AND OFFICES: (T02026) Motion
to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 2, Administration; Article IV,
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Section 2-235 Establishment of Certain Departments and Offices, of the Tamarac Code,
changing the Building Department name; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft
read Temporary Ordinance 2026 on second reading by title. Commissioner Portner
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber opened the
public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor
Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-27
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
8. AMENDING_ PRIOR ZONING — "FLORIDA FRUIT LANDS COMPANY'S
SUBDIVISION NO. 2" PLAT: (TO2024) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second
reading amending prior zoning of certain real estate property from A-1 (Limited
Agricultural District) to LI-1 (Light Industrial District), lands commonly known as the
North '/2 of Tract 10, Section 7, Township 49 South, Range 41 East of the "Florida Fruit
Lands Company's Subdivision No. 2" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 1, Page 102 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located south
of McNab Road, west of Hiatus Road (Case No. 27-Z-03); providing for amendment of
the official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2024, Revision #1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft
explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Joseph Piscotti waived his quasi-judicial
rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing. Mayor Schreiber asked for the location of the property and
the owner's intent for its use. Community Development Director King said it is north of
City Furniture on Hiatus Road and the owner wishes to develop the property to
approximately a 100,000-150,000 sq. ft. industrial multi -tenant use. Commissioner
Sultanof questioned the acreage, and whether the offices would be sold to individual
sub -dividers. Community Development Director King said it is 8 acres and Mr. Piscotti
responded in the affirmative regarding the sale to sub -dividers. Commissioner Sultanof
asked if condo law applied in this instance and questioned taxes. Community
Development Director King said typically under this type of development there is a
master association that oversees common areas and the responsible business owners
maintain those items specific to their agreements. Mr. Piscotti said each individual pays
his/her own tax as well as assessments. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Partner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-28
9. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING -- "MAINLANDS OF TAMARAC LAKES, NINTH
SECTION" PLAT: (TO2025) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending
prior zoning of certain real estate property from B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) to
B-2 (Community Business District), lands commonly known as Parcel "A" of the
"Mainlands of Tamarac Lakes, Ninth Section" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 67, Page 48 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida,
located at 5800 North University Drive (Case No. 33-Z-03); providing for amendment of
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the official zoning map to reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2025, Revision #1, on second reading by title. Commissioner Portner
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the
quasi-judicial procedures and Erik Bloom waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of
the owner. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor
Schreiber opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, closed the
public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes".
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-29
10. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — PARCEL "P" OF THE "LYONS INDUSTRIAL
PARK" PLAT: (TO2027) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending prior
zoning of certain real estate property (aka: Lyons Industrial Park Plat) from RM-5
(Multi -Family Residential District), RM-10 (Planned Apartment Residential District) and
R-4A (Planned Apartment Residential District) to R-3 (Low -Density Multi -Family
Residential District) lands commonly known as All of Parcel "P" of the "Lyons Industrial
Park" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 71, Page 1 of the
Public Records of Broward County, Florida, located north of NW 57th Street @ NW 915t
Avenue (Case No. 37-Z-03); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to
reflect such change. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2027 on first
reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures
and Attorney Gerald L. Knight, Holland and Knight, waived his quasi-judicial rights on
behalf of the owner. Community Development Director King gave a presentation.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Burt Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street,
Tamarac, questioned the number of units, possible increase in population and available
water resources. Community Development Director King said there are 536 townhouse
units proposed, and at 2-2.5 people per unit, this translates to 1,000 — 1,500 people.
Demands on infrastructure are handled through the site plan process and there is
sufficient water and sewer capacity to handle the additional population. With no one
else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor
Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING OCTOBER 22, 2003
11. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — SUBWAYq& _SABAL PALM PLAZA: (TR10264)
Motion to approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the operation of a
Subway restaurant within a B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) zoning category to
Subway @ Sabal Palm Plaza, located at 5100 West Commercial Boulevard in the Sabal
Palm Plaza (Bay 5), specifically Parcel "A" of the "Burkard Office Plaza" Plat, according
to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 47 of the Public Records of
Broward County, Florida (Case No. 40-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10264 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. City Attorney Kraft
explained the quasi-judicial procedures and Gautman (Tam) Mehta waived his quasi-
judicial rights. Community Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor
Schreiber asked if alcohol would be served and Community Development Director King
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said Subway restaurants do not serve alcohol. Commissioner Sultanof spoke about the
turnpike construction and the fact that once that is completed traffic should be eased on
the corner of Rock Island Road and Commercial Boulevard. Commissioner Sultanof
asked if the concurrency numbers received from the County were numbers calculated
prior to the completion of the road construction, and added that there needs to be more
activity in the strip mall. Community Development Director King said there is sufficient
traffic capacity. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke of her concern regarding
traffic at the intersection of Rock Island Road and Commercial Boulevard, and
questioned the entrances to the shopping center. Community Development Director
King said there are two entrances and they will not change. Commissioner Portner said
he had an appointment and needed to leave the meeting. Commissioner Portner left
the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one
wishing to speak, closed the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-252
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the regular commission meeting at 10.05 a.m.
JOE SCHREIBER, MAYOR
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