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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1993
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Bender called this meeting to order on
Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bender called for the Pledge of
Allegiance.
PRESENT:
Mayor H. Larry Bender
Vice Mayor Irving Katz
Councilman Norman Abramowitz
Councilman Joseph Schreiber
Councilman Henry Schumann
AT-96 PRESENT
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Patricia Marcurio, Acting City Clerk
Phyllis Polikoff, Secretary
3. b. MOTION TQ ARPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 4/01/93 -- Reconvened Special Meeting
2. 4/28/93 -- Regular Meeting*
3. 5/12/93 - Regular Meeting
Item 3.b.2. REMOVED at request of C/M Schreiber for discussion.
See Page 3 for final action.
C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE Item 3.b.2. for discussion, SECONDED
by C/M Abramowitz.
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ALL VOTED AYE
3. i. 1) 3 releasing
Performance Bond #20904 in the amount of
$227,602.00 posted for public improvements at the
WESTLAKE VILLAS (SPRINGLAKE II) project subject to
receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount
of $72,873.25.
2)*-ResQ.1 accepting a bill
of sale for the water distribution and sewage
collection system improvements at the WESTLAKE
VILLAS (SPRINGLAKE II) project.
SYNORIJIS OF ACT -ION;
Item 3.i.2. REMOVED at request of V/M Katz for discussion.
See Page 4 for final action.
V/M Katz MOVED to REMOVE Item 3.i.2. for discussion, SECONDED by
C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
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of the expiration of the terms of office for
positions on the following boards and committees:
Board of Adjustment
Code Enforcement Board
Consumer Affairs Committee
Insurance Advisory Board
Investment Advisory Committee
Announcement made by Mayor Bender.
Parks and Recreation Board
Public Information Committee
Social Services Board
Urban Forestry Committee
Veterans Affairs Committee
2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Any member of the public may speak to
any issue which is not agendized for public hearing at this
meeting. Speakers will be limited to three minutes during
this item and at public hearings. There will be a thirty
(30) minute aggregate time limit for this item, and speakers
are encouraged to sign up in advance with the City Clerk
prior to their participation.
Nathan Peretzman, resident, discussed his concerns regarding the
drainage problems at the Isles of Tamarac on 71st Place and the
Drainage Improvement Capitol Improvement Fund.
Editors Notes: C/M Schreiber asked that City Manager Kelly
respond to Mr. Peretzman
Ron Catronio, Sunflower-Heathgate, voiced his thoughts about
beautification in the City and an Ordinance which would restrict
stationary displays on vehicles to attract businesses. C/M
Abramowitz said there was an Ordinance which prohibited stationary
displays from facing traffic and he suggested BSO be contacted and
advised where the stationary displays were located.
C/M Schreiber indicated that Code Enforcement should be made aware
of stationary display locations and that the Code Enforcement
Division should be reorganized. He suggested scheduling a
Workshop to discuss beautification within the City
Carl Alper, Tamarac Presidents Council, expressed his concerns
about beautifying the City and requested a Beautification
Committee be created.
Anthony Grimaldi, Tamarac Civic Coalition, voiced his concerns
about Code Enforcement personnel and the proposed Code Enforcement
Supervisor.
Harold Newman, President of the Tamarac Civic Coalition, commented
on attendance by residents at the recent budget discussions and
suggested that all meetings should be better advertised. He also
commented on the actions of Council members at Council meetings
and Workshops.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 3, are viewed to be
routine and the recommendation will be enacted by ONE MOTION
in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then the
item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be
considered separately.
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a. HQTIQN TO ADOPT Temn. Reso. #6480 advocating a
comprehensive, coordinative approach in response to the
threat of a hurricane through the development of mutual
aid agreements among local governments within and
surrounding the South Florida region.
SYNOPSIS Qr ACTION RESOLUTION R-93-55-PASSED
APPROVED
City Clerk
b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City
Council meetings:
1. 4/01/93 -- Reconvened Special Meeting
2. 4/28/93 - Regular Meeting*
3. 5/12/93 - Regular Meeting
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION
REMOVED 3.b.2. for discussion on Page 1 and then APPROVED.
APPROVED 3.b.1. and 3.b.2.
C/M Schreiber referred to the top of Page 7 of the Minutes of
4/28/93 and said he was confused because V/M Katz MOVED on a sign
waiver but later DENIED same when the vote was taken. V/M Katz
gave his reasons for the denial and said the Minutes were correct.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Item 3.b.2., SECONDED by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
C. MOTION = APPROVE renewal of a model sales and
administrative facility permit for BOARDWALK
APARTMENTS (CONCORD VILLAGE II) in Building 10, Unit
8650, for a six-month period from 6/25/93 to 12/25/93.
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d. M011= T renewal of a model sales permit for
GREENVIEW APARTMENTS in Building 9, 10000 Nob Hill
Circle, for a six-month period from 7/10/93 to 1/10/94.
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e. 1) MOTIgH 10 APPROVE the attendance of the Fire Chief
at the Executive Fire Officer Program from
7/26/93 - 8/6/93 in Emmitsburg, Maryland; all costs
except meals paid by federal government.
2) MOTION Tn APPR = the attendance of Firefighter
Emerson at the Dive Rescue Challenge Course
Facilitator Program from 6/26/93 - 7/1/93 in Ft.
Collins, Colorado; funding provided by State grant
program.
SXHQPSIS Or ACTION;.
APPROVED 3.e.1. and 3.e.2.
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f. MOTION TO APPROVE
Agreement for the
E, F, G and H.
a Water and Sewer Developer's
TRENT (PEME 2) project for Buildings
g. MOTION TQ_APPROVE a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement for the TAMARAC GARDENS CONDOMINIUM NO. 2
ASSOCIATION, INC., to install a 5/8" water meter for
irrigation and maintenance purposes.
h. releasing warranty
Letter of Credit #15855 in the amount of $9,835.50
posted for public improvements at the POINT PLAZA
project.
RESOLUTION R-93-56-PASSED
i. 1) releasing
Performance Bond #20904 in the amount of
$227,602.00 posted for public improvements at the
WESTLAKE VILLAS (SPRINGLAKE II) project subject to
receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount
of $72,873.25.
2) * 1 accepting a bill
of sale for the water distribution and sewage
collection system improvements at the WESTLAKE
VILLAS (SPRINGLAKE II) project.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION
REMOVED 3.1.2. for discussion
on Page 1 and then APPROVED.
APPROVED 3.i.1.
RESOLUTION R-93-57-PASSED
RESOLUTION R-93-58-PASSED
V/M Katz discussed the Engineering fees and said they were paid
prior to the issuance of the Performance Bond. He suggested that
Engineering provide the necessary criteria before an Item comes
before Council.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Item 3.1.2., SECONDED by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
j. MOTION TO ADOPT Temv. Reso. #6434 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute a Utility
Relocation Agreement with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) to adjust 34 City water valve
boxes in Commercial Boulevard as part of FDOT
resurfacing project from University Drive to the east
side of the Turnpike with City personnel doing the work.
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RESOLUTION R-93-59-PASSED
C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda Item 3, SECONDED by
C/M Abramowitz.
VOTE: jam, VOTED AYE
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CONSIDERATIONS
Qgmmaity Development
4. I=TQN TO__APPROVE the transfer of $11,555 from General Fund
Contingency Account 001-872-579-975 to various Code
Enforcement accounts to fund a Code Enforcement Supervisor
position through the end of Fiscal Year 1992/93.
TABLED for Special Meeting the week of May 31, 1993,
V/M Katz DROVED to APPROVE the transfer of $11,555 from General
Fund Contingency Account #001-872-579-975 to fund a Code
Enforcement Supervisor position through the end of FY 1992/1993,
SECONDED by C/M Abramowitz.
C/M Schreiber suggested TABLING Item 4 for a Workshop to discuss
reorganizing Code Enforcement with regard to procedures and making
personnel more efficient. He discussed the time spent in the
office and in the field.
Kelly Carpenter, Director of Community Development, said Code
Enforcement and the School Crossing Guards fell within the scope
of the Community Development Department. She said there
previously were three Code Enforcement Officers and one Supervisor
(which was eliminated) and two more Code Enforcement Officers were
added. She said currently three Officers are assigned to
residential areas and two Officers are assigned to commercial
areas.
There was discussion pertaining to Planning functions, School
Crossing Guards and Code Enforcement Officers with regard to time
spent in the office and the field. Ms. Carpenter recommended that
a working Code Enforcement Officer/Supervisor be added.
C/M Abramowitz said the City received almost $30,000 from
unlicensed businesses when they reviewed Occupational Licenses and
previously, Code Enforcement Officers were in the field on
Saturdays and Sundays and Ms. Carpenter said this was no longer
done.
V/M Katz discussed violations, the citation process, in -kind time -
off when a Code Enforcement Officer spent time at a night meeting,
Code Enforcement Officers and School Crossing Guards.
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Further discussion followed on the School Crossing Guards, why
they left the City and the quantity of cases which came before the
Code Enforcement Board. Lou Sohn, Code Enforcement Board, said
the average number of 10 to 15 cases took approximately one -and -a -
half hours to be finalized.
C/M Schumann asked the duties of the Code Enforcement Supervisor.
Ms. Carpenter said the Supervisor would verify that the Code
Enforcement Officers were working and they would have to know and
interpret the Code, be able to read site plans and other maps.
Discussion followed about funding and C/M Schumann said Council
did not APPROVE hiring and salary of a Code Enforcement
Supervisor. Mr. Kelly disagreed and stated that Council had the
necessary documents. Further discussion ensued about the
Supervisory position and C/M Schreiber reiterated that a Workshop
should be scheduled to discuss reorganizing the Code Enforcement
Division of the Community Development Department.
C/M Schreiber MOVED to TABLE Item 4 for further discussion.
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Mr. Kelly said a Workshop was held and he believed everything was
discussed and any new Supervisor would have to be trained in the
Code and the policies and procedures of Code Enforcement.
Discussion followed pertaining to funding the Supervisory position
and C/M Abramowitz suggested that Council members read all Code
Enforcement Minutes.
There was discussion and C/M Schumann withdrew his SECOND.
C/M Abramowitz asked about scheduling a Workshop or Special
Meeting and Mr. Kelly suggested Council should provide him with
the necessary information. Mayor Bender agreed.
C/M Schreiber AMENDED his MOTION to TABLE to a Special Meeting
scheduled the week of May 31, 1993, SECONDED by C/M Schumann.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Finance Department
5. DISCUSS1 N AND ZQUIBLE ACZZ.QN regarding reorganization of
the Finance Department.
SYNOPSIS OF A 3: jQH;
APPROVED
Mr. Kelly said that Mary Blasi, Finance Director, had submitted
her resignation, effective May 31, 1993, but after discussion,
she would work part-time as a Contractual Consultant with the
assistance of Thelma Fagelbaum and Karen Willard. He suggested
that both employees should be given increases for their added
responsibilities and lastly, the City would save $11,853 through
September 30, 1993.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE Item 5, SECONDED by C/M Schumann.
Ms. Blasi said she wanted to stay through September 30 and that
Ms. Fagelbaum and Ms. Willard were very competent and could handle
the budget and other routine matters.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
6. a. MOTION TO APPROVE emergency purchase of two (2)
backhoes.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE purchase of two (2) trucks for Utility
Department with State of Florida Contract for total of
$29, 143.
8XIORSIS OF ACTION
APPROVED 6.a. to purchase two (2) backhoes and to transfer the
appropriate funds from the Contingency Account, as necessary,
install four-wheel drives on each backhoe and purchase two (2)
four-year warranties; AGENDIZED by Consent 6.b. and APPROVED to
purchase two (2) trucks.
(a) Ms. Blasi said Council APPROVED $64,000 in the General Fund -
Public Works budget and $85,000 in the General Fund -Utilities West
budget to purchase two backhoes and Sherry Bauer, Purchasing
Officer, could purchase the backhoes with extras through a Georgia
Power bid at a cost of $59,333 per backhoe. Furthermore, the City
could save $9,373 on each backhoe.
V/M Katz asked if both backhoes were available. Ms. Blasi said,
yes, and she asked if Council would approve an extended four-year
warranty costing $2,460 each.
C/M Schreiber asked if Ms. Bauer's recommendation for a four-wheel
drive costing $5,500 for one backhoe was correct. Ms. Blasi and
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Alan Levine, Operations Manager of Public Services, said, yes.
There was discussion about the four-wheel drive on the second
backhoe and selling the present backhoes. C/M Abramowitz
commended Ms. Bauer for doing an excellent job on the bid and he
would have no problem APPROVING a four-wheel drive for both
backhoes. V/M Katz agreed and he asked if Ms. Blasi had to come
before Council again if monies had to be transferred. Ms. Blasi
said she did not believe so because monies could be transferred
now from the General Fund.
V/M Katz MOVED to APPROVE the emergency purchase of two backhoes
at $59,333, transferring appropriate funds from the Contingency
Account, as necessary, purchasing two (2) four-year warranties
costing $2,460 each and installing four --wheel drives on each
backhoe at a cost of $5,500 each, SECONDED by C/M Schumann.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
(b) Mr. Kelly said one vehicle with four-wheel drive would cost
$14,675 and the other vehicle with a Stahl body would cost
$14,468.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to AGENDIZE the purchase of two (2) 3/4 ton
trucks for the Utility Department with a State of Florida Contract
for a total of $29,143, SECONDED by C/M Schumann.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Ms. Blasi said the trucks were originally budgeted for $35,000
each but inquiries were made and Ms. Bauer was able to purchase
them at the lower rate. Discussion followed on the old trucks
which would be declared surplus and the State Contract and the new
trucks would reduce the maintenance costs on the other vehicles.
C/M Schreiber asked about the warranty and Ms. Bauer responded
that an extended four-year warranty on each truck would cost less
than $1,500.
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C/M Abramowitz AMENDED his NOTION to include the extended warranty
of approximately $1,500 for each truck, SECONDED by C/M Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
7• 6 authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute a Second Amendment to Interlocal
Agreement with Broward County for solid waste disposal
service (tabled on 5/12/93).
RESOLUTION R-93-60-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6476 by Title.
C/M Schumann MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #6476, SECONDED by C/M
Schreiber.
Mr. Kelly said the only change was the inclusion of a permanent
Trash Transfer Station to collect household hazardous materials
(Haz Mat). He said the other members of the Five -City Group
Recycling Program would also approve the Contract and he
recommended that Council do the same.
There was discussion about the Trash Transfer Station, Haz Mat,
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and the Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF). C/M Abramowitz said
the Five -City Group APPROVED the MRF and Haz Mat but voted against
the Trash Transfer Stations and he disagreed with Mr. Kelly.
Mr. Kelly reiterated that the Amendment included a permanent North
Trash Transfer Station to collect household hazardous materials
and the funding had already been approved. C/M Abramowitz said
that instead of paying over three -years, each resident would pay
$.50 per year and the balance would be paid out of Broward County
surplus profits.
There was further discussion and C/M Abramowitz said all Haz Mats
would be located within the Trash Transfer Stations.
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ALL VOTED AYE
8, approving a waiver to the
provisions of the sign code requested by Hotz Plaza (CLUB
SHOPPING PLAZA), 6301 W. Commercial Boulevard, to allow a
directory sign:
- 15-feet high with a sign area of 70 square feet
- With complex letters 8-inches high and tenant letters 10
and 6-inches high
- With building name and tenant names of 11 and 8 square
feet of individual name areas
-- 10-feet from the property line
(tabled on 5/12/93)
SYNOPSIS or ACTION_
TABLED for Special Meeting the week of May 31, 1993
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Rego. #6472 by Title.
C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Rego. #6472, SECONDED by V/M
Katz.
Mr. Kelly said the representative from Hotz Plaza revised his
proposal but it still exceeded the Code although the previous sign
was posted until it was destroyed by Hurricane Andrew.
C/M Abramowitz expressed his concerns and said he opposed the sign
because it was too big and he asked the amount of tenants.
Michael Pines, Agent for the Club Shopping Plaza, answered, six.
C/M Abramowitz said there should be a directory sign.
Discussion followed on the sign, where it could be placed, and the
tenants.
V/M Katz said although a Workshop was requested for further
discussion, it was never held and he added the address should be
included in the heading. There was further discussion on the
location of the old sign and the location of the proposed sign.
C/M Schreiber voiced his concerns about the sign and said a
Workshop should be scheduled. Mr. Pines agreed.
C/M Abramowitz discussed the area where the proposed sign could be
placed and he would have no problem if the sign was shorter and
the letters were made smaller.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to TABLE Item 8 for further discussion at a
Workshop scheduled for the week of May 31st, SECONDED by C/M
Schreiber.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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9. MOTION TO ADOPT --Temp_ Ord._ #1650 on first reading to amend
Ordinance 0-93-9 which amended Chapter 23 of the Code to
provide requirements for temporary holiday sales (July 4th,
Halloween and Christmas sales) from wayside stands.
SYNoPSIS. QZ ACTION
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading scheduled for
Wednesday, June 9, 1993, at or after 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1650 by Title.
C/M Abramowitz MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1650, SECONDED by C/M
Schumann.
C/M Schreiber asked why the Permit Fee was reduced from $500 to
$250. City Attorney Kraft responded it was Council's decision.
C/M Abramowitz said the Boy Scouts, Tamarac Athletic Federation,
and Tamarac Elementary School advised the Permit Fee was too high
to make a profit. He added that other cities charged a maximum of
$250 and no more than $1,000 for a Performance Bond and the City
had insurance, a Hold Harmless Agreement and waivers for non-
profit organizations.
City Attorney Kraft said the amended Ordinance reduced the Permit
Fee, eliminated the Performance Bond and changed the application
filing to Occupational Licenses.
VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Schumann said he hoped there would be applications -.-for Regular
and Alternate members of the Insurance Advisory Boars_4>6t&us-e the
Board canceled four meetings because they lacked a=*ozum -
V/M Katz said he spoke to several Homeowner Associatf n.; having -a.
separate agreement with Southern Sanitation for backddbz-_pick-up.
He advised that backdoor pick-up was part of the maintenance and
said maintenance was approved through December 31, 1993. He said
it would take Council action to increase the maintenance and since
many residents were away, nothing could be done at this time. He
suggested a meeting with Harold Carter and a representative of
each Association to discuss continuing the backdoor pick-up.
C/M Schreiber said there was a problem with the multi -family
garbage contract, a separate contract with Southern Sanitation and
the condo associations. He discussed the contract, the additional
$5 charge per month for the casters on the dumpsters, Land Section
7, the need for a new library and inconsistent speed limits within
the City.
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V/M Katz said he would soon be speaking with Wayne Huizenga
regarding Land Section 7 and an ice hockey arena.
C/M Abramowitz agreed there were inconsistencies in the speed
limits but Broward County put up 25 MPH speed limits on interior
streets when they were requested by the Council at the request of
the residents. He said the Corps of Engineers and the Federal
Government wanted to lower the water level in Lake Okeechobee. He
added the matter would be discussed on Tuesday, June 1, at the
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Governmental Center and everyone was invited to the meeting. He
said the matter was opposed by the areas surrounding Lake
Okeechobee and he added that he was Chairman of the South Florida
Water Management Board.
Mayor Bender said he was working with the Chamber of Commerce to
implement an Economic Development Board with regard to developing
Land Section 7. He said Colony West and Lennar Homes bought
advertising in a Journal and he would also speak with Wayne
Huizenga about development on Land Section 7.
11. City Attorney
City Attorney Kraft - NO REPORT
12. City Man&=
Mr. Kelly said Memorial Day ceremonies would be held at Veterans
Park on Monday, May 31st, at 10:00 a.m. He said the Hurricane
Season was starting June 1 and everyone should have a contact out of
the State and within the community. He added that everyone should
also have a sufficient supply of medication and flyers would be
distributed. In addition, Southern Sanitation's last pick-up would
be May 31 and All Service Refuse would begin garbage pick-up on June
1 for single-family homes. Lastly, additional garbage bags would be
sold at the Publix Supermarket on Southgate Boulevard.
Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Bender ADJOURNED the Meeting
at 11:15 a.m.
H. BENDER
Mayor
CAROL A. EVANS
City Clerk
J CITY OF TAMARAC
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