HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-06 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2002
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission
to order on Monday, May 6, 2002, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525
NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Gertrude
Mishkin, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Assistant
City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
1. MAY $ 2002 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Item No. 7(b) RADIO COMMUNICATION SITE - RAMADA PLAZA RESORT
BUILDING: (TR9763) Executing a lease agreement with VL Building West DBA Ramada
Plaza Resort for an antenna site on the Ramada Plaza Resort Building for the city's radio
communication system for a period of five years with two additional five year renewal
options at a cost of $60 per month. IT Director Levent Sucuoglu gave a presentation. Vice
Mayor Portner asked about the city's other sites and maintenance. IT Director Sucuoglu
said the city's system includes antennas on the tower at the water plant and the roof of the
Spectrum Building on Commercial Blvd. The manufacturer provides annual preventative
maintenance.
b. Item No. 7(f) AGREEMENT - CANAL LEVEL MONITORING STATIONS: (TR9769)
Executing an agreement with Service of Professionals, Inc. for providing installation of
canal level monitoring stations utilizing the South Florida Water Management District
Contract C-12523 effective May 24, 2001 through May 24, 2002; authorizing an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $68,305; authorizing budget transfers necessary
for proper accounting procedures. Project Manager Amber D'Amato gave a presentation.
Commissioner Sultanof asked if the South Florida Water Management District has raised or
lowered levels in the location of this system. Project Manager D'Amato responded that the
city has been responsible for manually maintaining levels and the new system would be
housed at the present location. Vice Mayor Portner asked about possible work force
reduction and Project Manager D'Amato said the workforce would not be affected. Mayor
Schreiber questioned need versus cost of the system, and Commissioner Roberts spoke
about concerns of residents along canals and drainage. Public Works Director Verma
discussed stations on the east and west sides of Tamarac and noted the South Florida
Water Management District does not allow pumps on the east side. Mayor Schreiber
questioned the Woodlands drainage project and Public Works Director Verma said the
necessary work is beyond the department's capability.
Vice Mayor Portner questioned Item 7(d) on the consent agenda. REVISION TO PERMIT
FEE STRUCTURE: (TR9740) Increasing and restructuring Building Department permit
fees. Interim Building Official McIntyre gave a presentation and explained that at the
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request of Fairbanks Dodge, fee schedules for commercial buildings were revisited since
there was no category for parking garages. Vice Mayor Portner questioned the shortfall in
the educational fee fund and Interim Building Official McIntyre said the increased permit fee
would cover the $5,000 per year shortfall. Commissioner Roberts asked if other fees were
increased and expressed concern about raising residential fees. Interim Building Official
McIntyre said other fees, such as irrigation system inspection fees, would increase to cover
costs. Interim Building Official McIntyre noted permit turnaround time is 1-3 days and
asked that he be contacted if residents have any problems obtaining permits.
Vice Mayor Portner asked if the restructuring in Item 10 on the regular agenda would make
Tamarac comparable to other cities. AMENDING CHAPTER 12 - LICENSE AND
BUSINESS REGULATIONS: (TO1967) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
amending Chapter 12, "License and Business Regulations", of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Tamarac, Florida, by amending Article II, "Occupational Licenses", by amending
Section 12-39, "Amount of Fee" to conform with Chapter 205, Florida Statutes; modifying
Occupational License fees and classifications and establishing equity between license fees
and establishing additional license classifications and fees (Case No. 7-Z-02); providing for
codification. Community Development Director King said a 1994 study provided guidelines
for municipalities to raise fees, and this is only the 4th or 5th time since 1994 that fees have
been increased. Vice Mayor Portner questioned deleted classifications, astrologist fees
and real estate broker/agent fees. Community Development Director King explained the
deletions are the struck -through language in the ordinance and are uses not applicable to
Tamarac. Astrologist fees are consistent with area cities and individual real estate brokers
or agents typically pay their own fees, which is more equitable to smaller firms.
Commissioner Sultanof spoke about real estate brokers and state licensure.
Commissioner Roberts questioned new categories and Community Development Director
King said a few have been added, according to trends in the county, to ensure they are in
the fee structure.
Mayor Schreiber said bond counsel is present to answer questions regarding Items 8 and 9
on the regular agenda. Item 8. UNDERWRITING SERVICES: (TR9772) Motion to
approve Resolution authorizing the selection of William R. Hough & Co. for Senior
Managing Underwriter in connection with the intent to issue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds not
to exceed $13,500,000 to finance the construction of a fire station, a development services
building, a public works storage building, parks and recreational facilities, land acquisition,
site work, street improvements, and other capital improvements within the City.
Item 9. ISSUING SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2002: (TR9674) Motion to
approve Resolution supplementing and amending Resolution No. 98-156, as replaced by
Resolution No. 99-178 and as further amended and supplemented by Resolution No. 99-
192, authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $13,500,000 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds,
Series 2002 of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to finance the construction of a fire station, a
development services building, a public works storage building, parks and recreational
facilities, land acquisition, site work, street improvements, and other capital improvements
within the city; fixing certain terms and details of such bonds; authorizing a negotiated sale
of such bonds to William R. Hough & Co. pursuant to the terms and conditions described
herein; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Bond Purchase Contract; approving the
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form of and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing
the execution and delivery of a Final Official Statement; selecting a Paying Agent and
Registrar and authorizing the execution and delivery of an agreement between the city and
the Bond Registrar and Paying Agent; ratifying the selection of Financial Guaranty
Insurance Company as Bond Insurer and providing for certain matters in connection
therewith; authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate;
authorizing other required actions; providing for severability and an effective date. Vice
Mayor Portner spoke about the choice of William R. Hough & Co.
2. DISCUSSION OF PURCHASE - MONTEREY GOLF COURSE: Vice Mayor
Edward C. Portner said the golf course is for sale and asked for an expression of interest
for City Manager Miller to investigate the purchase price, benefits to the city, and a
timetable. Commissioner Roberts questioned why the course is being sold and Mayor
Schreiber suggested a study would determine if it would be a benefit for the city to operate
a golf course. The Commission agreed that the purchase should be explored and as much
information gathered as possible.
3. DISCUSSION OF TRIP TO FATSA, TURKEY: Vice Mayor Edward C. Portner said
he is completing a journal of his trip for distribution and asked to delay discussion on the
item.
Commissioner Roberts advised that a Broward County (Charter Review Board) meeting
regarding mandating county emergency medical services would be held tonight from 7:00-
9:00 p.m. and requested the Mayor and Commissioners attend. City Manager Miller said
Public Information Officer Crockett and Assistant Fire Chief Schuldt will attend, and a
statement has been compiled to introduce into the record at this evening's meeting.
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the workshop meeting at 10:20 a.m.
Marion Sw nson, CMC
City Clerk
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