HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-11 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City
Commission to order on Monday, September 11, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward
C. Portner, Commissioner Larry Mishkin (via telephone), and Commissioner Marc L.
Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft,
Assistant City Manager/Interim Finance Director Tim Hemstreet and City Clerk Marion
Swenson.
1. SEPTEMBER 13.2000 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. THREE PERCENT 3% ADJUSTMENT IN THE BARGAINING UNIT PAY
PLAN: (TR9131) Authorizing a three percent (3%) adjustment to the minimum and a
three percent (3%) adjustment to the maximum of the pay ranges in the bargaining unit
pay plan. Personnel Director Maria Swanson gave a presentation.
b. CHAPTER 2 CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
THE TAMARAC CODE "ESTABLISHING FINE AND LIEN": (TO1906) Motion to adopt
Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Tamarac Code entitled, "Administration", Article
III. "Boards, Committees, Commissions", Division 2. "Code Enforcement Board",
Section 2-73.07, "Establishing Fine and Lien", authorizing the Code Enforcement Board
and Special Master to impose fines in excess of statutory limits, establishing criteria for
determining the amount of fine and authorizing the imposition of additional fines to cover
all costs or repairs; providing for amendments consistent with statutory revisions. Code
Enforcement Manager Diemer gave a presentation. Mayor Schreiber questioned the
proposed increase and Code Enforcement Manager Diemer explained that by raising
the fines, Tamarac would be consistent with the legislature. Commissioner Mishkin
asked where the funds for administering the ordinance would come from and Mayor
Schreiber said the City has the funding now. Commissioner Sultanof said raising the
fines may encourage people to comply with the laws. Vice Mayor Roberts asked for
clarification on what will appear in the Code, and Code Enforcement Manager Diemer
responded. Commissioner Portner said if someone is fined $250 per day they might let
the matter go, but if they are fined $1,000 per day, they may comply immediately.
Vice Mayor Roberts said there was no backup for Item 10(b) on the regular agenda.
Item 10(b), NORTH SECTION 7 ASSESSMENT AREA; (TR9114) Approving an
assessment roll for the North Section 7 Assessment Area, including delinquency
amounts; establishing the lien associated therewith; directing that the assessment rolls
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be certified to the Broward County Tax Collector; and providing an effective date. City
Attorney Kraft said the backup would be distributed later in the day.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked how the applicants were chosen with regard to Item 10(f) on
the regular agenda. Item 10(f), WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES - LOWES: (TR9130)
Approving a request from Lowe's to waive all permit fees for the installation of hurricane
shutters at 7809 and 7619 NW 715t Ave. Fire Chief Budzinski responded. Vice Mayor
Roberts expressed pleasure in seeing businesses working with the community.
Vice Mayor Roberts questioned item 10(h) on the regular agenda. Item 10(h),
TAMARAC DAYS — IN -KIND SERVICES: (TR9120) Approving the provision of
requested in -kind services to the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce by the City for
Tamarac Days. Vice Mayor Roberts asked about the cost factor for in -kind services,
and whether this included the $2,500 sponsorship fee. Parks and Recreation Director
Margoles responded. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the City supplies manpower, and
Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said to keep the park maintained during the
event staff is provided.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked about item 10(I) on the regular agenda, and whether this was
included in the list of recommendations in Broward County's referendum. Item 10(I),
SAFE PARKS AND LAND PRESERVATION BOND REFERENDUM: (TR9137)
Endorsing the Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Program and urging the voters
to approve the Safe Parks and Land Preservation Bond Referendum on November 7,
2000. Vice Mayor Roberts said the County wanted the cities' wish lists by September
1", and she hoped the County would look positively on the requests. Commissioner
Portner asked about Tamarac's chances of getting a park if the bond issue passes, and
Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said there are two parts to this, the County
could purchase land and deed it back to the City and the second part is the Challenge
Grant for park improvement and for the Swim Central Initiative of Broward County.
Commissioner Portner asked if we could anticipate a public pool for Tamarac if the
referendum goes through and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles said Tamarac
would put forth an application with the Commission's approval. Vice Mayor Roberts
said one criteria of Swim Central is that it is within five miles of an elementary school.
Commissioner Sultanof asked about insurance and fencing, and Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles said Tamarac would take every precaution.
Vice Mayor Roberts asked if item 10(o) on the regular agenda changed from the original
concept of beer and wine. Item 10(o), SERVING ALCOHOL AT THE GRAND
OPENING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER: (TR9133) Permitting the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Tamarac Community Center for the grand
opening ceremonies taking place on Sunday, September 17, 2000. Vice Mayor Roberts
asked if it will cost more for liquor than beer and wine, and Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles said the caterer is handling the cash bar and the cost is the same to
the City. Commissioner Mishkin said this sets a bad example, and sees no reason for
the City to get involved in the sale of liquor under any circumstances. Commissioner
Mishkin said he intends to ask to have the item withdrawn from the consent agenda.
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Vice Mayor Roberts asked about continuation of the grant in item 12 on the regular
agenda. Item 12, AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
PREVENTION AUTHORITY: (TO1911) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
granting an award from the Florida Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Authority in the
amount of $14,410 and authorizing an agreement between the Authority and the City.
Special Projects Coordinator Phillips said the grant is renewable for an additional two
years should Tamarac decide to apply.
Commissioner Portner questioned lease v. purchase in item 10(d) on the regular
agenda. Item 10(d), MODULAR BUILDING RENTAL: (TR9111) Accepting a proposal
from Advanced Modular Systems, Inc. and issuing a Purchase Order for the rental of an
office trailer for an initial two-year period with month -to -month extensions as required
and/or necessary; authorizing an expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed
$37,258.00. TABLED AT THE AUGUST 23, 2000 MEETING. Assistant Public Works
Director Greenspan explained the pros and cons of leasing v. purchasing the trailers,
and discussed storage concerns should we purchase the trailer. There was discussion
about financing a new public works building.
Commissioner Mishkin ended his telephonic participation in the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
Commissioner Partner asked for an explanation of lime sludge in item 10(e) on the
regular agenda. Item 10(e), AWARD OF BID_ 00-17B LIME SLUDGE REMOVAL,
HAULING AND DISPOSAL: (TR9097) Authorizing the award of bid #00-1713 "Lime
Sludge Removal, Hauling, and Disposal" to DRD Enterprises, Inc. of Davie for an
amount not to exceed $63,250 annually beginning October 1, 2000 through September
30, 2002 with two additional two year renewal options. Utilities Director Gagnon
explained.
Commissioner Portner questioned discontinuance of service in item 10(i) on the regular
agenda. Item 10(i), SOLID WASTE MONTHLY FEE INCREASE - ALL SERVICE
REFUSE: (TR9112) Increasing the single family Solid Waste collection rate from $14.74
to $15.57 per month; authorizing All Service Refuse Company, Inc. to increase the cost
of City logo bags from $1.15 to $1.22 per bag, effective October 1, 2000. Recycling
Project Manager Jean DuPuis explained that since the garbage bill is tied to the water
bill if the water service were cut off due to nonpayment, people would not go too long
without paying. Commissioner Partner asked about the bags, and Recycling Project
Manager Dupuis said the bag system is for households who have more garbage than
can be contained in two cans. Vice Mayor Roberts asked if Customer Service would be
selling bags because then people would not have to buy 20 bags at a time.
Commissioner Sultanof said to make sure Satellite City Hall also carries the bags.
Commissioner Partner questioned the $.25 increase in item 100) on the regular agenda.
Item 10", MUTLI-FAMILY GARBAGE RATE INCREASE - SOUTHERN SANITATION:
(TR9113) Approving the rate increase by Southern Sanitation for residential multi -family
solid waste service by $0.18 per cubic yard and an aggregate increase of 3% effective
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October 1, 2000. Recycling Project Manager DuPuis responded and explained that All
Service overlooked the money in 1998 and 1999.
2. EXPLOSIVES ORDINANCE: Discussion of explosives ordinance. Assistant City
Attorney Steinerts gave a presentation and said the proposed rule is not finalized yet,
but it does not pertain to development blasting.
3. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE TRANSPORTATION BILLING CHARGES:
Discussion of Emergency Medical Service Transportation billing charges. Mayor
Schreiber said residents pay taxes for services that Tamarac provides, and asked why
people are charged for mileage and oxygen when EMS responds to a 911 call. Fire
Chief Budzinski said the structure used for transport billing enables Tamarac to recoup
the greatest amount of money for the City. Commissioner Sultanof said because of
Judge Monet's decision the cities stopped getting money from the County.
4. BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: Discussion of appointments to
Boards and Committees. Mayor Schreiber suggested setting a date this month to make
appointments to the Boards and Committees to fill vacancies. Vice Mayor Roberts
asked how the Commission is going to proceed, and Mayor Schreiber suggested using
the existing applications. Mayor Schreiber said Commissioner Mishkin spoke about
term limits for appointed volunteers, and Mayor Schreiber said he feels the City should
not impose term limits. Mayor Schreiber suggested limiting people to serve on one
committee, and suggested creating new committees to give people a chance to serve.
Commissioner Sultanof said attendance at meetings should be monitored and asked if
the Commission could use the existing applications. City Attorney Kraft said the
Commission could set its own policy. Commissioner Portner said he would like to see
term limits for all existing committees as it gives other people a chance to perform.
There was discussion about when to hold the appointments, and Mayor Schreiber
suggested adding the item to the September 13, 2000 regular agenda. Commissioner
Portner, Vice Mayor Roberts, and Commissioner Sultanof expressed agreement.
5. PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL PARK LAND: Purchase of additional parkland —
Lennar and Caporella properties. City Manager Miller said this item is informational.
Community Development Director King gave a presentation and said there is some
interest by outside parties for both parcels. Mayor Schreiber said the Caporella
property is not conducive to the City's purposes, and suggested that the School Board
purchase the property. Mayor Schreiber said the Lennar property would square off the
sports complex, but Lennar is asking double the assessed value, and the City has
budget problems now. Vice Mayor Roberts said she is concerned about the amount of
the assessed value, and Mayor Schreiber said the value is determined by location. Vice
Mayor Roberts said the Caporella property could be used for the Swim Central.
Commissioner Portner questioned a past due bill on the Caporella property, and City
Manager Miller said they owe $20,000 in storm water assessments. Commissioner
Portner questioned amount of years the property would be financed for if it went through
referendum process, and Assistant City Manager/Interim Finance Director Hemstreet
said it could be financed for anywhere from five to 30 years. Commissioner Sultanof
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said since Caporella's owe the City, money, perhaps: they could be approached to make
a donation of a portion of the property to the City, and the City could name the park after
them. Commissioner Portner said the Lennar property could be used as the site for the
Fire Station. Mayor Schreiber did not agree with this proposed use.
Mayor Schreiber called a recess at 11:05 a.m. The Workshop meeting reconvened at
11:15 a.m. with all present except for Commissioner Mishkin who was excused for
cause.
6. COMMUNITY CENTER GRAND OPENING: Presentation of the plans for the
Community Center grand opening. Mayor Schreiber asked if the Community Center
would be ready for the grand opening scheduled for September 16t". Mayor Schreiber
expressed his displeasure at the manner in which the invitations were handled. Parks
and Recreation Director Margoles said the Community Center would be done in time,
and gave a presentation on the events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
Commissioner Portner asked about voting roll call procedure, and City Attorney Kraft
said the procedure was set by resolution.
Vice Mayor Roberts said she spoke to the School Board and the ground breaking is
tentatively set for Friday, October 20tn
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the workshop meeting at 11:35 a.m.
Marion Swenson, MC
City Clerk
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