HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-26 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2000
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Mayor Roberts called the Special City Commission Meeting to
order on Monday, June 26, 2000, at 1:45 P.M., in Conference Room #105, at Tamarac
City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward C. Portner,
Commissioner Larry Mishkin, and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ABSENT AND EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: Mayor Schreiber was excused for cause and
arrived at 2:10 P.M.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Interim
City Clerk Marion Swenson, and Office Specialist June White.
1. DISCUSSION OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE ISSUES:
a) Minutes to be filed within 30 days of meeting. Vice Mayor Roberts asked for an
expression of interest requiring minutes of all Boards and Committees to be filed with
the City Clerk within thirty (30) days of the respective meetings. Commissioner Portner,
Commissioner Mishkin, Commissioner Sultanof and Vice Mayor Roberts expressed
agreement.
b) Excused absences — not to exceed three (3). Vice Mayor Roberts asked for an
expression of interest confirming that there be no more than three (3) unexcused
absences for members of Boards and Committees. Commissioner Portner,
Commissioner Mishkin, Commissioner Sultanof and Vice Mayor Roberts expressed
agreement.
c) Serving on more than one (1) Board/Committee. Commissioner Sultanof
suggested members be allowed to serve on no more than three (3) Boards/Committees
as long as there is no conflict of interest. City Attorney Kraft explained dual office
holding. Commissioner Mishkin asked why there were appointments being made to the
Board of Adjustment since the Board has not met in three (3) years. City Attorney Kraft
responded. Vice Mayor Roberts asked for an expression of interest that members of
Boards and Committees not be allowed to serve on more than three (3)
Boards/Committees as long as there is no conflict of interest. Commissioner Portner,
Commissioner Mishkin, Commissioner Sultanof, and Vice Mayor Roberts all expressed
agreement.
d) Commission Liaisons to Boards/Committees. Commissioner Portner said there
should be Commission liaisons to Boards and Committees. There was discussion
whether a Commission liaison should be appointed to every Board/Committee.
Commissioner Mishkin expressed concern that a Commissioner's attendance at a
meeting as a liaison or observer could create a conflict if another Commissioner is also
in attendance. City Attorney Kraft explained the sunshine law. There was discussion
about Commissioners attending Planning Board meetings, and City Attorney Kraft said
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Commissioners have the right to attend any meetings they choose but many avoid
attending meetings because of the appearance of impropriety and it is up to the
Commissions whether they want to appoint a liaison to the Planning Board or the Code
Enforcement Board. Vice Mayor Roberts asked about the Board of Adjustment and
Community Development Director King responded. Vice Mayor Roberts asked to have
this item placed on a workshop for discussion.
e) Method of appointment of members to Boards/Committees. Commissioner
Mishkin suggested term limits for members appointed to serve on Boards and
Committees, and asked to have a proposal prepared for consideration at a workshop
meeting. Vice Mayor Roberts asked for direction as to whether term limits is to be
considered for each Board and/or Committee or for years of service to the City.
Commissioner Sultanof said people are energetic and anxious to serve and if they are
qualified and serve well for several years, he questioned whether they should be limited
to a certain number of terms. Commissioner Mishkin said term limits would make room
for new qualified people to fill a slot. Vice Mayor Roberts questioned whether
Chairpersons' terms should be rotated or limited. Commissioner Mishkin suggested
term limits for Chairpersons.
f) Privatization Committee. Commissioner Mishkin, Commissioner Portner,
Commissioner Sultanof, and Vice Mayor Roberts agreed there is no need for a
Privatization Committee.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked about appointments to the Annexation Committee, and
Commissioner Mishkin said their terms have not expired. Vice Mayor Roberts said
several applications are from 1998 and 1999, and she is unsure whether they should be
considered. Interim City Clerk Swenson replied. Vice Mayor Roberts asked about Stan
Bernard not being listed for the Public Information Committee, and Interim City Clerk
Swenson said Mr. Bernard did not wish to be considered for reappointment.
Commissioner Mishkin expressed his appreciation to the City Clerk's office for the
professional presentation of the applications submitted for membership in Tamarac
Boards and Committees.
2. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE AMBULANCE COMMITTEE: (TR9001)
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing seven members to the Ambulance Committee.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9001, Revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval of
Temporary Resolution 9001, Revision #1 as amended, and appointing Bert Buckley,
Murray H. lobco, J. Leilani Kicklighter, Max Marcus, Marvin J. Seidel, Louis M.
Silverman and Yvette Stephenson to the Ambulance Committee. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-159
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3. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (TR9002)
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing one regular member and two alternate members
to the Board of Adjustment. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9002,
Revision #2 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner
moved approval. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval of Temporary Resolution 9002, Revision #2, as amended, appointing Sam
Pizzarello as a regular member, and Robert P. Franklin and Fred M. Ganz as alternate
members to the Board of Adjustment. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-160
4. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD: (TR9003)
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing three members to the Code Enforcement Board.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9003, Revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval of
Temporary Resolution 9003, Revision #1, as amended, appointing Doug DeVos, Robyn
Rubin and Sidney Weisburd as members of the Code Enforcement Board. On roll call
Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner
Partner "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO, R2000-161
5. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
(TR9004) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing nine regular members and two
alternate members to the Consumer Affairs Committee; appointing a Chairperson to the
Consumer Affairs Committee. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9004,
Revision #2 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner
moved approval. Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval of Temporary Resolution 9004, Revision #2, and appointing Irving R. Cooper,
Carlton L. Harris, Elizabeth J. Kennedy, Faye Koch, Lenore M. Langer, Winifred L.
Ostrum, Henry Rohr, Adelyne Rubinstein and Stewart J. Webster as regular members
of the Consumer Affairs Committee; appointing Harold Kierstein and Ralph Schelin as
alternate members of the Consumer Affairs Committee; and appointing Faye Koch as
Chairperson of the Consumer Affairs Committee. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin
voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Vice Mayor
Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-162
6. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE INSURANCE ADVISORY BOARD: (TR9005)
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing five regular members and two alternate
members to the Insurance Advisory Board; appointing a Chairperson to the Insurance
Advisory Board. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9005, Revision #1 by
title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of
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Temporary Resolution 9005, Revision #1, as amended, appointing John J. Assenzio,
Anthony Gentile, John Krause, James G. Polansky and Hyman Zipstein as regular
members of the Insurance Advisory Board; appointing Geralyn Passaro and Merlies
Winnick as Alternate members of the Insurance Advisory Board; and appointing John J.
Assenzio as Chairperson of the Insurance Advisory Board. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and
Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-163
7. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
(TR9006) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing five members to the Investment
Advisory Committee; appointing a Chairperson to the Investment Advisory Committee.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9006, Revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Mishkin moved approval of
Temporary Resolution 9006, Revision #1, as amended, appointing Herman Gross, Max
Marcus, Sigmund Meyerowitz, Leo Platz and William Stromberg to the Investment
Advisory Committee; appointing Herman Gross as Chairperson to the Investment
Advisory Committee. On roll call Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Commissioner
Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion
carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-164
8. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD:
(TR9007) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing seven members to the Parks and
Recreation Board; appointing a Chairperson to the Parks and Recreation Board. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9007, Revision #1 by title. Commissioner
Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Commissioner Portner
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 9007,
Revision #1, as amended, appointing Brian Beaton, Irving R. Cooper, Jerome Ginsberg,
Bernard James, Gladys Kupfer, Mervin (Mickey) Levine and Allen Perlman as members
of the Parks and Recreation Board; appointing Irving R. Cooper as Chairperson of the
Parks and Recreation Board. On roll call Commissioner Partner voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-165
Vice Mayor Roberts called for a recess at 2:00 p.m. The meeting resumed at 2:05 p.m.
with everyone present, excluding Mayor Schreiber who was excused for cause.
9. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING BOARD: (TR9008) Motion to
adopt Resolution appointing two regular members to the Planning Board to serve three
year terms, and two alternate members to the Planning Board to serve one year terms.
Interim City Clerk Swenson read Temporary Resolution 9008, Revision #1 by title.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
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Mayor Schreiber arrived at the meeting at 2:10 p.m. Mayor Schreiber called a recess at
2:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 2:12 p.m. with everyone present.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts moved approval of Temporary
Resolution 9008, Revision #1, as amended, appointing Donald C. Imbriale and Stewart
J. Webster as regular members of the Planning Board; appointing Michael McCampbell
and Milton Meyer as alternate members of the Planning Board. On roll call
Commissioner Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Mishkin
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-166
10. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION COMMITTEE:
(TR9009) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing five regular members and four
alternate members to the Public Information Committee; appointing a Chairperson to
the Public Information Committee. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution
9009, Revision #2 by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Vice Mayor Roberts
moved approval. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved
approval of Temporary Resolution 9009, Revision #2, as amended, appointing Ben
Chicofsky, Esther Garfinkle, Harvey Jefferbaum, Winifred L. Ostrum and Louis M.
Silverman as regular members of the Public Information Committee; Elizabeth J.
Kennedy, Gladys Kupfer, Max Marcus and Josephine Vacciana as alternate members
of the Public Information Committee; appointing Ben Chicofsky as Chairperson of the
Public Information Committee. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", Commissioner Mishkin
"Yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-167
11. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD: (TR9011)
Motion to adopt Resolution appointing five members to the Social Services Board;
appointing a Chairperson to the Social Services Board. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Resolution 9011, Revision #2 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of Temporary Resolution 9011, Revision #2,
as amended, appointing Michael J. Coakley, Carlton L. Harris, Elizabeth J. Kennedy,
Beatres Lindenman and Helen Sobel as members of the Social Services Board;
appointing Helen Sobel as Chairperson to the Social Services Board. On roll call Vice
Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-168
12 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
(TR9012) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing eight or more members to the
Veterans Affairs Committee; providing for appointment of a Chairperson to the Veterans
Affairs Committee. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9012, Revision #1
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amended, appointing Michael J. Coakley, Carlton L. Harris, Elizabeth J. Kennedy,
Beatres Lindenman and Helen Sobel as members of the Social Services Board;
appointing Helen Sobel as Chairperson to the Social Services Board. On roll call Vice
Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-168
12 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
(TR9012) Motion to adopt Resolution appointing eight or more members to the
Veterans Affairs Committee; providing for appointment of a Chairperson to the Veterans
Affairs Committee. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 9012, Revision #1
by title. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval.
Commissioner Mishkin seconded by Commissioner Portner moved to reappoint all
members to the Veterans Affairs Committee and appoint all new applicants to the
Veterans Affairs Committee. On roll call Commissioner Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Mishkin to approve Temporary Resolution 9012, Revision #1, as
amended, by reappointing and appointing Norman Blau, Joseph S. Brown, Michael J.
Coakley, Harry Cohen, Herbert Hayes, Nora Gould, Robert Horwith, Harvey
Jefferbaum, Murray Nathanson, Louis Rodowsky, Stanley Rosenzweig, Hyman Sklar,
Miya D. Stewart, Martin Sucoff, Dorothy K. Tanne, Joseph Van Wagner and Harold
Weiskopf as members of the Veterans Affairs Committee. On roll call Vice Mayor
Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2000-169
Commissioner Mishkin thanked Glenda Christian and the MIS department for their
assistance in creating the electronic voting program.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the meeting at 2:45 P.M.
MARION SWE SON, CIVIC
CITY CLERK
JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
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