HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-23 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 23, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting of the City Commission
to order at 9:00 a.m, on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 in Chambers at Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco,
Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Joe Schreiber led the pledge of allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS.•
a. Presentation to the City of Tamarac by Edith Lederberg, of the 'Administration on
Aging Overall Excellence Award' in recognition of the City of Tamarac's efforts to create
a livable community for all ages. Ms. Lederberg said in the past seven years she has
seen many changes in Tamarac, and it has become a nicely blended community.
Tamarac does great things for senior citizens. Ms. Lederberg commended Assistant
City Manager Phillips and Management & Budget Analyst Visser for their work on the
application and said this award is a great honor for the City of Tamarac. Ms. Lederberg
acknowledged Commissioner Sultanof for his work with the Area on Aging and added
that Tamarac will be honored at the installation dinner in January.
b. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation to Richard Press
congratulating and commending Mr. Press on receipt of the Community Member of the
Year Award from the Traffic Safety Awards of the Florida Law Enforcement
organization. Mr. Press accepted and thanked the Mayor and City Commission.
C. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation to Lt. Bill Friel commending
Lt. Friel for his years of service and efforts on behalf of the residents and citizens of the
City of Tamarac. Lt. Friel accepted. Mayor Schreiber said Lt. Friel is a good human
being with a great sense of humor. City Manager Miller said this proclamation honors
Lt. Friel for his years of service to the residents of Broward County through BSO and the
City of Tamarac. Lt. Friel has been the executive officer for District VII for as long as
City Manager Miller has known him, and Tamarac is fortunate to have had Lt. Friel here.
City Manager Miller thanked Lt. Friel for keeping Tamarac safe and congratulated Lt.
Friel on his retirement. Lt. Friel said it has been an honor and pleasure to be a member
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of BSO and representing the City of Tamarac has been very special. Lt. Friel thanked
everyone and said he has watched Tamarac grow since he was assigned here in 1994.
d. Presentation by Mayor Schreiber of employee service awards:
5-Year Awards: Diana Hogan, Customer Service Rep/Cashier; Scott Holloway,
Recreation Programmer I; Ralphy Irizarry, Recreation Assistant; Kamal Singh,
Equipment Operator II
10-Year Award: Maria Swanson, Director of Human Resources
15-Year Awards: Charles Amico, Maintenance Worker III; Frank Pacious, Maintenance
Worker III
20-Year Award: Robert Capuano, Streets Crewleader
25-Year Award: Mark Smith, Driver/Engineer I
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said it is nice to see the employees who put
in so many years of loyal service. Mayor Schreiber wished everyone a very happy
Thanksgiving.
Commissioner Portner echoed Mayor Schreiber's sentiments regarding City of Tamarac
employees and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner Portner
expressed his condolences to Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco and her husband Jack
on the passing of Jack's brother.
Commissioner Roberts congratulated the employees who received employee service
awards this morning and thanked the employees for doing such a great job for
Tamarac. Commissioner Roberts wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and wished
Lt. Friel good luck on his retirement and added he will be dearly missed. Commissioner
Roberts expressed condolences to Vice Mayor and Jack Talabisco on the passing of
Jack's brother, David.
Commissioner Sultanof echoed Commissioner Roberts's thoughts and expressed
condolences to Vice Mayor and Jack Talabisco on the loss of Jack's brother.
Commissioner Sultanof said the award presented to Tamarac today by Ms. Lederberg is
a national award. Commissioner Sultanof said at the Town Hall meeting last week he
did not get a chance to express all his thoughts on what Tamarac did to take care of the
residents in Tamarac. From October 26-November 6, 2005 the regional POD provided
33,000 pounds of food and 912,000 pounds of ice to 32,379 people, as well as making
212 deliveries of food, ice and water to 70 clubhouses. Additionally, tarps were
distributed through Building/Code Enforcement, wellness checks were made to
numerous communities and social services was extremely busy visiting homes and
tending to people. Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac did a great job for its residents
and thanked the employees for all their efforts. Commissioner Sultanof said he regrets
that the employees are not recognized more often, and as he often says, the employees
do not work for the commission; they work with the commission. Commissioner
Sultanof wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and added it is important to recognize
and stay with one's family, as life is short.
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Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said this has been a difficult morning for her and
everyone has been very kind to the Vice Mayor and husband, Jack. Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said her brother-in-law's death was very sudden, and she deeply
thanked BSO and EMS for their response and efforts. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and said she hoped everyone would
be able to enjoy the day with family and friends. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
congratulated those who received employee awards this morning, and congratulated Lt.
Friel on his retirement, and said there is nothing like seeing professionals do their job.
3. City Attorneys City Attorney Goren reported that there has been independent
review by the Broward Delegation and Broward League of Cities with regard to
regulation of generators in multi -family buildings and gas stations. If this were to
become state law it would be very beneficial to Tamarac.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that the executive team spent at
least 6-1/2 hours over the past week revisiting actions prior to/during/after Hurricane
Wilma, and hoped to have a report for the Mayor and City Commission this spring.
Community Development has completed the update of the new zoning maps and the
maps are available for purchase at the office of the City Clerk. Finance reports the final
budget books will be ready in December; printing was held up due to the storm.
Broward County tax bills went out two weeks late, also due to the storm. The early
payment period which affords a 4% discount has been extended an additional two
weeks. Bids are being solicited for the 70th Avenue traffic calming enhancements.
Information has been submitted to FEMA for debris removal reimbursement; costs have
escalated since the last time City Manager Miller reported on this matter. At this time it
has cost the city $11.5 million for debris removal activities. Approximately 150 people
attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, and 32 vendors showed up at
the community garage sale last Saturday which was well attended by shoppers. The
Turkey Trot will take place tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. and the public is invited to
attend the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 30, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
at the Tamarac Community Center.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Anthony Irvine, 4980 Sabal Palm Boulevard, Apt.
238, Tamarac, FL spoke about older residents with special needs not receiving the
attention they should have after the storm. Mr. Irvine said he would e-mail some
suggestions to the Mayor and City Commission for them to consider prior to the next
hurricane season. Mayor Schreiber responded Tamarac was not as prepared as it
could have been, given the magnitude of the storm, and changes will be made to the
plan for the next season. Commissioner Sultanof said notices were posted at
clubhouses and food, ice and water was delivered to those in need. It is incumbent
upon residents to call the command center if they are in need of services or products.
Tamarac did a magnificent job, but we will be more prepared in the future. Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said it is vitally important, in addition to what Tamarac did, that
each community get together and see what neighbors can do in the individual areas.
We all learned that communication is the key, and there is always room for
improvement. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she understands Mr. Irvine's
frustration and it is important that constructive ideas come forth from this event.
Commissioner Portner said he represents Mr. Irvine's district, and every member of the
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commission walked and knocked on doors to check on residents. Commissioner
Portner said he understands Mr. Irvine's frustration, and added Tamarac can do better
next time, but for this storm, we did the best we could. Commissioner Portner
welcomed Mr. Irvine's suggestions. Commissioner Roberts thanked Mr. Irvine for taking
the time from work to come and speak to the Mayor and City Commission and for caring
about his neighbors. Commissioner Roberts said she looks forward to Mr. Irvine's
suggestions.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof asked to have item 6(f) removed from the consent
agenda for discussion. APPROVING LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2006
LEGISLATIVE SESSION: (TR10835) Approving the City of Tamarac Legislative
Agenda for the 2006 legislative session; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of the
City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2006 legislative session to the Broward
County Legislative Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners
for consideration.
Commissioner Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of all
items on the consent agenda except for Item 6(f), which was removed for discussion.
On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes",
Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Commissioner Portner "yes".
Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the November 9, 2005 Regular City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
b. AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES — GOREN CHEROF DOODY &
EZROL, P.A.: (TR10824) Appointing Samuel S. Goren, Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol,
P.A. as City Attorney for the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute the Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Tamarac and
Goren, Cherof, Doody and Ezrol, P.A.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-209
C. COMPUTER SYSTEMS PURCHASE: (TR10838) Approving the purchase of
new systems to replace obsolete computer equipment, utilizing State of Florida Contract
#250-000-03-1; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $70,000.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-210
d. SITE LEASE AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT —
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT ON
EXISTING TOWER AT TAMARAC PARK: (TR10689) Executing a Site Lease
Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement with Omnipoint Holdings, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, d/b/a T-Mobile for the installation of a telecommunications antenna and
associated equipment on the existing tower at Tamarac Park; authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute any permit applications as may be required on
behalf of the City as owner of the property.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-211
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e. AGREEMENT — DOCUMENT IMAGING AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
(TR10797) Executing an agreement for Document Imaging and Management System
with Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc., utilizing the City of Dunedin, Florida, RFP
03-775, and a contract in the amount of $74,400.00; authorizing the appropriate city
officials to administer the contract.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-212
f. APPROVING LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE
SESSION: (TR10835) Approving the City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2006
legislative session; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of the City of Tamarac
Legislative Agenda for the 2006 legislative session to the Broward County Legislative
Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION
g- BUDGET AMENDMENT: (TR10846) Amending the expenditure budget for the
Fiscal Year 2006; amending the budget of estimated revenues for the Fiscal Year 2006.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-213
h. FUEL PURCHASE CONTRACT: (TR10849) Purchasing gasoline from
MacMillan Oil Company of Florida, Inc. utilizing the City of Plantation Agreement dated
September 9, 2005 through September 8, 2006; authorizing total annual expenditures
for the purchase of gasoline not to exceed $155,500.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-214
i. AWARDING RFP NO 05-15R FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) HVAC UNITS
AT CITY HALL: (TR10852) Awarding Request for Proposal No. 05-15R to AA Advance
Air Incorporated for the replacement of five (5) HVAC units at City Hall at a cost of
$273,572, including a five year all inclusive parts and labor warranty.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-215
j. FLU SHOTS: (TR10847) Executing a Hold Harmless Agreement between the
City of Tamarac and University Hospital & Medical Center relating to University Hospital
& Medical Center donating and administering eight hundred (800) free flu shots to
Tamarac residents and City employees at the Tamarac Community Center on
November 30, 2005.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-216
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
6f. APPROVING LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE
SESSION: (TR10835) Approving the City of Tamarac Legislative Agenda for the 2006
legislative session; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of the City of Tamarac
Legislative Agenda for the 2006 legislative session to the Broward County Legislative
Delegation and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners for consideration.
Commissioner Sultanof said he has a letter under consideration to send to Publix, Winn
Dixie and Albertsons regarding the sale of properly labeled self -heating meals to be
used during disaster situations. Commissioner Sultanof said he is concerned with the
fact that there is no cautionary language on the packaging with regard to possible
burns, and they are not primarily for commercial use. Commissioner Sultanof asked
that the item requiring supermarkets to sell properly labeled self -heating meals that can
be used during disaster situations be removed from our legislative agenda.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved the
amendment of Temporary Resolution 10835 by removing language requiring
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supermarkets to sell properly labeled self -heating meals that can be used during
disaster situations. On roll call Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Mayor
Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and
Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried. Commissioner Portner seconded by
Commissioner Roberts moved approval of Temporary Resolution 10835, as amended.
On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner
Portner "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-217
Commissioner Portner questioned Item 6(h), Temporary Resolution 10849, in particular
whether Tamarac will now have two fuel suppliers and what guarantee we would have
that this second supplier would be able to provide product in the event of a hurricane.
Public Works Director Strain said we will now have two suppliers, and this supplier
came through for Tamarac after Hurricane Katrina.
REGULAR AGENDA
7. BOND DEBT ISSUANCE: (TR10848) Motion to approve Resolution authorizing
the issuance of not to exceed $15,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of City of
Tamarac, Florida Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 for the purpose of
paying the costs of acquiring, constructing and equipping certain capital improvements
for parks and recreation, public safety and other municipal purposes; covenanting to
budget and appropriate legally available non -ad valorem revenues to provide for the
payment thereof; making certain covenants and agreements for the benefit of the
owners of such bonds; authorizing certain officials and employees of the city to take all
actions required in connection with the sale, issuance and delivery of such bonds;
taking certain other actions with respect to such bonds. City Attorney Goren read
Temporary Resolution 10848, Revision #1 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Sultanof asked if
MBIA is the same insurance company we used for the previous bonds and Director of
Financial Services Chapman explained MBIA was the lowest bidder of three insurers;
for the previous issue of bonds we used AMBAC. Both are long standing stable
companies. Commissioner Sultanof asked if we would be able to get 85% of the
projects completed within three years. Public Works Director Strain said he anticipates
the projects may be 100% completed within three years. On roll call Commissioner
Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-218
8. AWARDING BOND: (TR10853) Motion to approve Resolution supplementing
Resolution No. R2005-218 authorizing and approving the negotiated sale of not to
exceed $15,000,000 City of Tamarac, Florida Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds,
Series 2005; authorizing the sale thereof to RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. subject to the
terms and conditions contained herein; appointing the paying agent and registrar;
appointing the insurer and approving the insurance policy commitment; providing certain
other matters relating to the Series 2005 bonds. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Resolution 10853, Revision #1 by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor
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Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Sultanof confirmed that the
company handling the sale of the bonds will set aside $250,000 in bonds for Tamarac
residents and Director of Financial Services Chapman said this is the same company
that handled the sale of the series 2004 bonds and they will use the same procedure
with these bonds. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the advertisements for the bonds
would include information regarding the tax free status of the bonds and Director of
Financial Services Chapman said he would preview the ad and if language is not
included regarding the tax free status of the bonds he will see if it can be added. On roll
call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-219
ORDINANCES — FIRST READINGS
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — DELETING DIVISION
11 "R-5 MOTEL DISTRICT" DIVISION 12 "T-1 TRAILER PARK DISTRICT" AND
DIVISION 21 "A-5 AGRICULTURAL -EVACUATION DISTRICT": (T02099) Motion to
adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 24, "Zoning", Article III, "District
Regulations", by deleting Division 11, "R-5 Motel District", Division 12, 7-1 Trailer Park
District", and Division 21, "A-5 Agricultural -Evacuation District" of the City of Tamarac
Code of Ordinances in their entirety as the zoning designations have not been utilized
and are no longer relevant to development occurring within the City of Tamarac (Case
No. 20-Z-05); providing for codification. City Attorney Goren read Temporary Ordinance
2099 on first reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Commissioner Roberts questioned agricultural
evacuation district and Community Development Director King explained evacuation
district refers to rock quarry or sand pit. Commissioner Roberts confirmed there is a
difference between R-5 Motel District and Hotel District. Commissioner Portner
questioned the difference between a motel and a hotel and Community Development
Director King said it would appear that motels are for shorter stays and used to be
adjacent to expressways, while hotels tend to be built in downtown areas, and provide
for longer stays. Commissioner Portner asked if there is a height limitation on motels
and Community Development Director King said in Tamarac they must comply with the
zoning district in which they are constructed. On roll call Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Commissioner Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 23, 2005
10. TOWING SERVICES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — WESTWAY TOWING. INC.:
(T02102) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading authorizing the appropriate city
officials to execute Agreement Amendment #1 pursuant to section 7.19 of the City of
Tamarac Charter; exercising the renewal provision of the agreement with Westway
Towing, Inc. providing for towing services for the City of Tamarac for an additional five
year period beginning January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2011; ratifying all prior
resolutions awarding a towing services franchise. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Ordinance 2102, Revision #1 on first reading by title. Commissioner Roberts seconded
by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. On roll call Commissioner
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Partner voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING NOVEMBER 23, 2005
PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:00 A.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES — SECOND READINGS
11. THERE WERE NO ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
12. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND MAJOR REVISED SITE PLAN —
GOLFVIEW TOWNHOMES: (TR10836) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 008.3 and granting Major Revised Site Plan approval for
Golfview Townhomes to allow the demolition of three (3) one-story buildings and the
construction of a twelve (12) unit townhome project with associated driveways and
guest parking, along with landscaping and infrastructure improvements, and authorizing
the appropriate city officials to accept and execute a blanket public safety
ingress/egress easement with 8400 McNab, LLC, for the Golfview Townhomes project,
located approximately 925 feet east of the southeast corner of Pine Island Road (a/k/a:
NW 88t" Avenue) and McNab Road (8400 West McNab Road), specifically a portion of
Parcel "R" of the "Woodland Lakes" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
Plat Book 71, Page 18 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida (Case No. 15-
SP-05); providing for conditions of approval. City Attorney Goren read Temporary
Resolution 10836, Revision No. 3, by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Jay Huebner of Carnahan, Proctor &
Cross, waived his quasi-judicial rights on behalf of the applicant. Mayor Schreiber
questioned the size of the site plan and Community Development Director King said
typically applicants are required to produce site plans, engineering plans and associated
documents on 2'x3' paper. These plans came through on slightly larger sheets as it
would have been difficult to read the information on the smaller sheets. Community
Development Director King gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber questioned Sheet L-
1, the trees, and said he read an article regarding the inadvisability of planting
Mahogany trees, and objected to the site plan if the applicant were to move forward with
those types of trees. Community Development Director King explained he is aware of
the newspaper article Mayor Schreiber referred to and staff has already discussed the
matter with the applicant. As the project develops and landscape materials are sought,
the landscaper will come back to staff to find a particular species of tree that can be
substituted for the Mahogany trees; as long as it is the same size and caliber tree
adjustments can be made to the plan. Additionally, the applicant is willing to make
these changes. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco questioned the time frame of the
project, in particular, since supplies may not be readily available in the wake of the
hurricane. Mr. Huebner said it is hard to determine but the project will not begin for at
least three months, during which time, the supply shortage may have righted itself. Vice
Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked if there have been any changes to the codes since
Hurricane Wilma and Mr. Huebner said the newer developments fared well through the
storm due to code changes that came about after Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Commissioner Sultanof asked what Lennar has to do with this project and Community
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Development Director King said nothing. Commissioner Sultanof said the buildings in
question that will be demolished are an eyesore to Tamarac and complimented the
developer for taking them down. Commissioner Sultanof said Tamarac is bound by
Broward County with regard to trees. Community Development Director King agreed
Tamarac must abide by Broward County's enforcement and upkeep of trees.
Commissioner Sultanof suggested when the landscape portion of the project begins, the
landscaper find another hardwood tree to replace the Mahogany trees. Mr. Huebner
said the landscape design was created before Hurricane Wilma and there is no
objection on the part of the applicant to change the trees. Commissioner Roberts asked
that the tot lot be fenced in, as she is concerned for the safety of the children.
Community Development Director King said that is included in the design.
Commissioner Portner questioned whether the units that are being replaced could be
considered blight and City Attorney Goren said under state statute that would be up to
the Mayor and City Commission to make that determination. Community Development
Director King added if staff were to review the criteria, they would have been able to
supply the Mayor and City Commission with justification. City Attorney Goren explained
the applicant waived his quasi-judicial rights and any affected parties may be heard.
Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing and with no one wishing to speak, closed
the public hearing. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and
Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2005-220
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Commissioner Portner said he previously recommended to the Mayor, City Commission
and City Manager Miller and asked for a motion to the effect that employees and
spouses be invited to attend the annual holiday party at no charge, and he would also
like the employee luncheon on December 14 to be open to employees and spouses at
no charge. Commissioner Roberts seconded by Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
moved approval of the annual holiday party open to employees and spouses, at no
charge and the employee luncheon on December 14 open to employees and spouses
at no charge. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco amended the motion to include
language that this is a one-time change to the annual holiday party and employee
luncheon, due to the extenuating circumstances the employees endured after Hurricane
Wilma. Additionally, Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco amended the motion to include
'one guest' rather than use the wording 'spouse'. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco
asked if the Tamarac Community Center could hold that many people and City Manager
Miller said the gym at the Tamarac Community Center could accommodate 400 people.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner confirmed. It was then decided by the
Mayor and City Commission to hold the employee luncheon for employees only rather
than include guests, due to space constraints. Commissioner Roberts seconded by
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval of the amended motion as follows:
to limit the December 14 employee luncheon to employees only, to be held at the
Tamarac Community Center gym, and the annual holiday party to be open to
employees and one guest each, at no charge for this year only, due to the special
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circumstances brought about by Hurricane Wilma, including a cash bar. On roll call
Commissioner Roberts voted "yes", Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor
Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion
carried.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting of the city commission at 10:30 a.m.
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