HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular City Commission meeting to
order at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 25, 2000, in Chambers at Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 NW 881" Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321,
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner
Larry Mishkin and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ABSENT AND 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.
Mayor Schreiber called for the pledge of allegiance.
1. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of Employee Service Awards: Patricia
Spitzer, Office Specialist, 5 years; Kathleen Margoles, Director of Parks & Recreation, 5
years; Maria Swanson, Director of Personnel, 5 years; Hector Dominquez, Maintenance
Worker I, 10 years; Charles Amico, Maintenance Worker II, 10 years; Robert Capuano,
Streets Crew leader, 15 years; and Mark Smith, Driver Engineer, 20 years.
2. PRESENTATION by United Way, congratulating the City of Tamarac for being
one of the top 10 cities in the 1999-2000 United Way Campaign. This item was
postponed to November 8, 2000 at or after 7:00 p.m.
3. PRESENTATION of a proclamation by Mayor Schreiber proclaiming October 28
2000, as National Make a Difference Day in the City of Tamarac. Maureen Kohler
accepted.
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: There was no public participation
REPORTS
5. City Commission: Commissioner Portner had no report.
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Commissioner Sultanof said he is delighted to see Commissioner Mishkin back.
Commissioner Sultanof said Monday was Student Government Day, and he feels
confident this country will prosper and do well, as high school students are putting their
minds to government, and it is a joy to see them at work. Commissioner Sultanof said
they are doing a great job.
Commissioner Mishkin congratulated the employees who were presented with
Employee Service Awards this morning, and said they represent a total of 70 years of
service to Tamarac. Commissioner Mishkin said these people make Tamarac work and
thanked everyone for their service.
Mayor Schreiber said Student Government Day on Monday was a great day and read
into the record a proclamation given to the City on Monday by Acting Mayor Julie
Kleiner. Mayor Schreiber said the students who participated are fantastic, and it
restores his faith and confidence that the future of this Country is secure.
6. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
7. Cit Manager: City Manager Miller said he received correspondence from HUD
that our Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $350,000 has been
approved. City Manager Miller congratulated Community Development Director Chris
King, Code Enforcement Manager Cindy Diemer, and all the people who worked on this
grant for the City of Tamarac. City Manager Miller reported that the Fire Department
held a smoke detector give-away at the Bermuda Club, and will be returning to the
Bermuda Club on November 4, 2000 to complete the project. The Parks and
Recreation Department held the first Community Garage Sale last weekend, and it was
very successful. Tamarac Days will be held this weekend at Tamarac Park on
University Drive, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
There will be a small business expo, an evening concert, a classic car show, public
safety demonstrations, arts and crafts, and a children's area. Additionally, City
Manager Miller said he has been notified that Broward County will be repaving Nob Hill
Road from McNab Road to Commercial Boulevard, beginning October 30, 2000.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to take Item 8(j) off
the consent agenda and place it on the regular agenda. On roll call Commissioner
Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and
Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved to table item 8(I) on
the regular agenda. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion
carried.
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Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved to add Temporary
Resolution 9192 to the regular agenda as Item 9. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin
voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of
the consent agenda with the exception of Item 8(j), which was removed from the
consent agenda, and Item 8(I), which was tabled. On roll call Commissioner Portner
voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor
Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the October 11, 2000 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. WAIVER OF ENGINEERING FEES FOR REPAIR OF SEAWALL: (TR9173)
Approving waiver of engineering fee for the reconstruction of seawall at 9414
NW 72nd Street, Tamarac, Florida 33321.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-274
C. CARNIVAL- ST. MALACHY CATHOLIC CHURCH: (TR9108) Granting a waiver
of fees to the St. Malachy Catholic Church to conduct a carnival beginning
Thursday, November 16, 2000 through Sunday, November 19, 2000, located at
the northeast corner of NW 61 Street and University Drive, providing that such
approval is contingent upon obtaining the required permits and that all State
inspections are obtained; providing for conditions of approval; Case No. 21-MI-
00.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-275
d. NEXTEL LEASE AGREEMENT: (TR9176) Executing an Agreement with Nextel
Communications for the installation of a telecommunications tower, antenna and
associated equipment; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to sign all
necessary permit applications on behalf of the City as owner.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-276
e. _BILL OF SALE ABSOLUTE - WESTPOINT LAND, LLC: (TR9146) Accepting a
Bill of Sale Absolute from Wespoint Land, LLC for the Water mains, Wastewater
Pump Station, Force main and Sewage Collection System Improvements
installed for the Wespoint Land Section 7 Project located on the north side of
Commercial Boulevard between Nob Hill Road and the Sawgrass Expressway,
for City ownership; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said
document in the Public Records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO, R2000-277
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f. TAMARAC WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT — WESPOINT LAND,
LLC: (TR9147) Accepting and executing a Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility
Easement with West Point Land, LLC for the Wespoint Land Section 7 Project
located on the north side of Commercial Boulevard between Nob Hill Road and
Sawgrass Expressway, to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel for
installing, maintaining, and operating the Sewage Collection Systems.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-278
g. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH TAMARAC
RETAIL CENTER, L.L.C., FOR THE TAMARAC RETAIL CENTER PROJECT:
(TR9164) Accepting and executing a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement
with Tamarac Retail Center, L.L.C., for the Tamarac Retail Center Project
located at 2550 West Commercial Boulevard for one non-residential water and
sewer building connection requiring 2.5 ERC's for water and 2.5 ERC's for
sewer; requiring the payment of 4,800.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing
the City Clerk to record said Agreement in the public records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-279
h. RELEASE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT WARRANTY BOND - EXETER WEST
PROJECT. (TR9163) Releasing a Public Improvement Warranty Bond in the
form of an Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit #S990365 from SunTrust Bank,
in the amount of $32,755.00 for the Water Distribution and Sewage Collection
System Improvements installed by Lennar Homes, Inc. for the Exeter West
Project located on the south side of NW 801h Street between NW 1081h Terrace
and 1061h Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-280
i. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH T & H
ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C.: (TR9171) Accepting and executing a Water and Sewer
Developer's Agreement with T & H Acquisitions, L.L.C. for the T & H Office
Building project located on the southeast corner of McNab Road and Brookwood
Boulevard for one non-residential water and sewer building connection, one
irrigation connection and one dumpster connection requiring 3.5 ERC's for water
and 3.5 ERC's for sewer, requiring the payment of $11,200.00 in CIAC fees;
authorizing and directing the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public
records of Broward County.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-281
i. USER FEES__ PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AND SOCIAL
SERVICE FACILITIES AND SERVICES,: (TR9096) Establishing user fees for the
Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Services at the Tamarac
Community Center and Tamarac Park locations, as well as City transportation
services, effective Fiscal Year 2001.
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA TO REGULAR AGENDA — ITEM 10
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k. PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FROM BROWARD COUNTY LOGISTICS:
(TR9168) Authorizing the Fire Rescue Department to purchase medical supplies
and firefighting supplies from Broward County Fire Rescue Division Logistics
Warehouse during FY01, in an amount not to exceed Ninety -Seven Thousand
Two Hundred Dollars ($97,200.00); authorizing the appropriate City officials to
execute a liability waiver for the purchases.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-282
I. AMENDING CITY COMMISSION RULES OF PROCEDURE: (TR9179)
Amending Resolution No. R-97-303, revising Section 2, Paragraph 9.2 of the
Rules of Procedure for the City Commission, revising the City Commission voting
sequence.
TABLED
M. LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: (TR9175)
Approving the City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2001 Legislative
Session; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of the City of Tamarac
Legislative Agenda for the 2001 Legislative Session to the Broward County
Legislative Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners
for consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-283
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
9. APPOINTING TWO REGULAR MEMBERS TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE: (TR9192) Motion to adopt resolution appointing two (2) regular members
to the Consumer Affairs Committee to fill unexpired terms ending June 26, 2001. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9192 by title. Commissioner Sultanof
seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval. Commissioner Portner
recommended Allan Smith and Jerome Finnk to be appointed to fill the unexpired terms
ending June 26, 2001. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-284
10. USER FEES - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT_ AND SOCIAL
SERVICE FACILITIES AND SERVICES: (TR9096) Motion to adopt resolution
establishing user fees for the Parks and Recreation Department Facilities and Services
at the Tamarac Community Center and Tamarac Park locations, as well as City
transportation services, effective Fiscal Year 2001. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Resolution 9096, Revision No. 2 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by
Commissioner Portner moved approval. Parks and Recreation Director Margoles gave
a presentation. Mayor Schreiber opened Temporary Resolution 9096 for a public
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hearing. Burton Schneider, 8016 NW 72 Street, Tamarac, asked if the services,
expenditures and revenues were included in the budget, and Mayor Schreiber
responded they were. Mr. Schneider said with the opening of the new Community
Center certain services should be available to the residents at no additional cost. With
no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-285
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the Regular Commission meeting at 9.30 a.m.
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