HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-30 - City Commission Budget Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION FY2000
BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop to order on Monday, August
30, 1999, at 10:00 a.m. in Conference Room #1 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t"
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner Edward C.
Portner, Commissioner Karen L. Roberts and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney, Tim
Hemstreet, Assistant City Manager and Carol Gold, City Clerk,
City Manager Noe commented on his August 27, 1999 letter to the Mayor and
Commission and his recommended changes to the FY2000 Budget.
Fire Chief Budzinski spoke about additional personnel, an additional unit for the Fire
Department and responded to questions.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the additional cost for the Senior and Community
Center and Parks and Recreation Director Margoles responded.
It was agreed, at Vice Mayor Mishkin's suggestion to move the Chamber curtains to the
mid -year budget.
There was discussion about the Code and Charter revisions and the cost for a
consultant. Utilities Director Woika and Assistant City Manager Hemstreet responded to
questions.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the Secretary/Receptionist position in the City
Manager's office, and it was agreed to remove this position from the FY2000 budget.
Mayor Schreiber questioned the need for an Assistant City Manager, Assistant to the
City Manager and three (3) management interns. It was decided to revisit these
positions in next year's budget.
There was discussion about the Assistant Fire Chief position, and Fire Chief Budzinski
responded to questions. Commissioner Sultanof asked Fire Chief Budzinski to
immediately prepare a description of the position as well as other positions in the Fire
Department for his review, and review by the other Commissioners and the Mayor. Vice
Mayor Mishkin asked if fire personnel support the new positions and Steve Gotha of the
Fire Department responded that fire personnel support the changes.
Mayor Schreiber questioned Building Official Gioia about the permit clerks and the
Assistant to Building Official position, and Building Official Gioia responded.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the $100,000.00 for the City Hall addition
engineering. Assistant City Manager Hemstreet responded. There was discussion and
it was decided to remove this item from the FY 2000 budget.
At 11:25 a.m. Mayor Schreiber called for a short break. At 11:35 the workshop meeting
reconvened with everyone present.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the space accommodations in Public Works, and
Public works Director Verma and Public Works Operations Manager Greenspan
responded. There was discussion about the elevator and Building Official Gioia said it
was a violation of ADA not to have an elevator at the Public Works Building. John
Ralston, Management and Budget Officer said the cuts the Commission made would
offset the cost for the elevator.
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Mayor Schreiber pointed out an error on page 198 of the budget.
Mayor Schreiber questioned the Public Works Coordinator positions and the Public
Works Service Coordinator position, and Public Works Operations Manager Greenspan
explained the duties and responsibilities of the positions.
Mayor Schreiber questioned whether a security officer is necessary for City Hall and
Public Works Operations Manager Greenspan responded and discussed the process of
hiring a security officer.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned training of the volunteers, and Social Services
Coordinator Stadlen responded.
Mayor Schreiber and Commissioner Roberts discussed the bus driver positions relative
to the proposed transportation enhancements, and Vice Mayor Mishkin responded.
Vice Mayor Mishkin said there was a lot of misinformation in the past week, and he has
been on the phone with the County Transportation people and should have more
concrete information this afternoon. Commissioner Sultanof said he was unhappy
about the article that appeared regarding the bus service.
Commissioner Portner questioned the Information/Referral Specialist and Social
Services Coordinator Stadlen responded.
Mayor Schreiber questioned why there are 2 personnel analysts, and Personnel
Director Swanson responded. Mayor Schreiber questioned the Personnel Manual and
orientation.
Commissioner Partner questioned the Mainlands Golf Course and Community
Development Director Miller responded. Commissioner Partner and Commissioner
Roberts suggested budgeting $25,000.00 for a feasibility study to determine whether to
purchase and renovate the golf course. Commissioner Sultanof suggested waiting until
mid -year, and asked staff to look into it. Mayor Schreiber opposed the idea at this time.
Vice Mayor Mishkin said the September 8 Commission meeting conflicts with the
County budget meeting, and suggested moving the September 8 Commission meeting
to September 9. Since the Fire Rescue Assessment Public Hearing and other public
hearings were already advertised it was decided not to change the meeting date.
There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at
12:40 p.m.
Carol old, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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