HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-06-08 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1994
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the meeting to order on
Wednesday, June 8, 1994, at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers of Tamarac City
Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Irving Katz
Councilwoman Sharon Machek
Councilman Larry Mishkin
Councilman Joseph Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT:..
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, CMC, City Clerk
Phyllis Polikoff, Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Mayor Abramowitz called for the Pledge of
Allegiance and a Moment of Meditation.
4. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 4, 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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e. MOTION TO ADOPT T-emp. _ eso_, #6732 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Grant Thornton providing for an audit of the
City's general purpose financial statements for the Fiscal Year
Ending 9/30/94.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for discussion. (See Page 7 for discussion and Final Action)
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C/M Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by V/M Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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f . MOTION TO ADOPT Temp, Reso. #6682 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Broward County Board of Commissioners for Emergency
Water Interconnect use from the existing lines.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for discussion. (See Pages 7 and 8 for discussion and Final
Action)
V/M Katz MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
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ALL VOTED AYE
1.PRESEUT8JION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating
June 14, 1994, as FLAG DAY and for the 14th Annual PAUSE FOR THE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
SYNOPSIS
Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to Lou Sohn, President of
President's Council.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT by Mayor Abramowitz of vacancies on the following
boards and committees:
Ambulance Committee
Annexation Committee
Board of Adjustment
Code Enforcement Board
Consumer Affairs Committee
Insurance Advisory Board
Investment Advisory Committee
Parks and Recreation Board
Planning Commission
Privatization Committee
Public Information Committee
Sister Cities Committee
Social Services Board
Urban Forestry Committee
Veterans Affairs Committee
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If any Tamarac resident is interested in serving on any of the above boards
and committees, please contact the Office of the City Clerk for an
application. If existing members desire to be considered for
reappointment, please indicate this by memo to the City Clerk's Office.
Present members shall serve until appointments are made by Council.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Mayor Abramowitz made the announcement and said Appointments would
be made June 22.
Mayor Abramowitz requested a MOTION to hear Item #14 after Item #9.
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE:
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3. P BLI -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, 6600 NW 57 Ct., discussed concerns regarding the
Comprehensive Financial Report 1992/1993, Tamarac Utilities West,
Water and Sewer Utility. He referred to former Finance Director Blasi's
statement that the 9/92 utility bill contained an increase in rates and
there had not been a rate increase in water and sewer rates since 1986.
He said the increase brought in $2.6 Million dollars for year ending
9/30/93 and questioned where the money came from during the six years
without the increase. He said the City lost approximately $300,000 with
$2.6 Million dollars.
Mr. Peretzman said rates increased again for Fiscal Year 1993/94 and
questioned where the money came from to pay Broward County $1.7 Million
dollars on 3/1 /92. He referred to a 31 % increase and 8% increase and
suggested the residents refer to Pages XVI and XVII of the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ending 9/30/93.
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Mr. Peretzman said the Finance Department was negligent and
irresponsible when rates were monitored and his comments had nothing to
do with City Manager Noe or Finance Director Hawthorne. He questioned
when former City Manager Kelly and Ms. Blasi realized that revenues were
insufficient to continue funding capital improvement requirements. He
said Mr. Kelly and Ms. Blasi should have advised Council to increase rates
and he referred to Charter Section 7.10.
Henry Kroger, 5706 NW 64 Ter., said a problem discussed with Mayor
Abramowitz and City Manager Noe was not resolved and he distributed
copies of Section 9.66 of the Code which City Manager Noe advised was
inapplicable. He said Martha Cooper's neighbor continuously put garbage on
Mrs. Cooper's property line. He said Mrs. Cooper's neighbor also blew
grass onto the street leading to the catch basin and water system.
Arthur Trager of Pompano Beach, Nephew of Martha Cooper, 5709 NW 64
Ter., said Mrs. Cooper's next -door neighbor wrapped garbage and threw it
on her lawn and Code Enforcement was advised that the neighbor never
using a receptacle. He said Mrs. Cooper's neighbor also threw grass
clippings onto the street and he referenced the April, 1994 Tam -A -Gram
requesting notification to Code Enforcement of complaints regarding grass
clippings. He said Mr. Kroger and Mrs. Cooper were told they were
harassing the neighbor and added his disagreement to City Manager Noe's
advisement that Section 9.66 was inapplicable.
Mayor Abramowitz said Code Enforcement went out many times and saw
garbage put between Mrs. Cooper and the neighbor's property. He said Mrs.
Cooper's neighbor received a courtesy violation and advisement that he
would get a citation if garbage was put out prior to 24 hours before
collection. He said Public Works checked the sewers and catch basins and
found nothing wrong and Mrs. Cooper's neighbor was told he was putting
garbage out prior to time of collection.
Mayor Abramowitz said Code Enforcement Officers were harassed and
threatened by Mr. Kroger who was told not to harass these Officers. He
requested City Manager Noe have Millie Hammel, Code Enforcement Officer,
at the next Council meeting to describe how she was threatened by Mr.
Kroger.
Maxwell Ingram, resident of Lime Bay, voiced thoughts about a newspaper
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article regarding a Referendum increasing compensation for the Mayor and
Council on the 9/8/94 ballot.
Duane Dougherty, 9107 NW 72 St., advised he was a resident and an
employee. He said although the City advised they were unable to find
money for raises eight jobs were posted in June with annual salaries
totaling approximately $300,000.
Mr. Dougherty said C/W Machek commented to a newspaper that quality
workers should get quality pay and noted that Council was asking for a
salary increase.
Mr. Dougherty requested Council's consideration of Public Works
employees during contract negotiations and Mayor Abramowitz said the
City was currently in negotiations and could not say anything at this time.
Bob Thomas, Isles of Tamarac, requested Council have BSO set a speed
trap on 71 st PI. to slow down the residents. Mayor Abramowitz said BSO
would be advised.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 4, 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.
a. MQTIO,U IQ A,QQPT Temo. Re= #6747 approving renewal of a
model sales permit for HIDDEN HARBOUR, 8800 NW 78
Court, for a six-month period from 6/24/94 to 12/24/94.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-94-PASSED
APPROVED
b. MOTION IQ ADQPT Tgoi% Reso. JtQ748 approving renewal of a
model sales and administrative facility permit for
BOARDWALK APARTMENTS (CONCORD VILLAGE II) in Building
10, Unit 8650, 8650 NW 61 Street, for a six-month period from
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6/25/94 to 12/25/94.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-95-PASSED
APPROVED
C. approving renewal of a
model sales facility and waiver of the 300-foot distance
requirement for issuance of certificates of occupancy
requested by Thomas Bennett, Trustee, for the BROOKSIDE
COVE project (McNab Road Subdivision) located north of McNab
Road, east of NW 70 Avenue, for a six-month period from
8/23/94 to 2/23/95.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION; RESOLUTION R-94-96-PASSED
APPROVED
d. MOTION TO ADOPT _Temp. Reso. #6728 correcting a
scrivener's error regarding the length of the term of office for
the At -Large position in Resolution R-94-36 which declared
the results of the General Election for the Charter Board At -
Large, District 2 and District 4 positions.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION_ RESOLUTION R-94-97-PASSED
APPROVED
C/M Schreiber MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda Items 4.a. through 4.d.
with the exception of Items 4.e. and 4.f., SECONDED by V/M Katz.
VOTE:
Finance Department
ALL VOTED AYE
e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Re5Q, 26732 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Grant Thornton providing for an audit of the
City's general purpose financial statements for the Fiscal Year
Ending 9/30/94.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-98-PASSED
REMOVED for discussion on Pages 1 and 2. APPROVED.
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City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6732 by Title.
C/M Schreiber said the City should request proposals from other
Accountants because Grant Thornton had done the auditing since 1989 and
did not address specific issues. He said Stanley Hawthorne, Finance
Director, advised that Grant Thornton was contracted for this year but the
City could consider changing Auditors for Fiscal Year 1994/95.
V/M Katz said it was important to have an in-house Internal Auditor and
he referenced funding and shortfalls and said City Manager Noe was aware
of having someone to verify franchise checks and other matters.
Mayor Abramowitz referred to the complaint lodged by Mr. Kroger during
Public Participation and passed a photograph to the audience and
requested it be passed around until everyone had seen it. He said a Code
Enforcement Officer was threatened by Mr. Kroger.
C/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL of 4.e., SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
f. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6682 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Broward County Board of Commissioners for Emergency
Water Interconnect use from the existing lines.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-99-PASSED
REMOVED for discussion on Page 2. APPROVED.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6682 by Title.
V/M Katz said the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County was in the
event one municipality could not provide water service to another
municipality. He questioned if anyone verified whether Broward County
could provide the City with water if needed. Vernon Hargray, Public
Services Director said, yes, because a new water plant was built by North
Lauderdale on State Road 7.
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V/M Katz referred to annexation and questioned whether the City could
utilize Broward County's facilities which provided water to residents
living west of State Road 7. Mr. Hargray said, yes, but new water lines
would have to be put in and referenced Broward County who provided
water to unincorporated Broward County. V/M Katz referred to a shortage
of manpower and requested a cost analysis and said the City should be
able to provide utilities and services to residents living west of State
Road 7.
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL of Item 4.f., SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
5. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6735 authorizing the payment of
$400. to each current non -bargaining City employee of record on
October 1, 1993.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-100-PASSED
APPROVED after discussion and insertion of "current" on Page 1, Paragraph
1 and Page 3, Section 2 of the Resolution.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6735 by Title.
C./M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
City Manager Noe recommended that "current" be inserted before "City
employees of record on October 1, 1993" under WHEREAS on Page 1,
Paragraph 1, Line 4, and on Line 2 of Section 2. Mayor Abramowitz agreed
and discussion followed.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL to include CURRENT as part of the Resolution,
SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL as AMENDED, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
6. agreeing to accept CIAC fees
of $25,630.20 in lieu of $39,568. from Heritage Acquisition
Corporation for the WOODLAND COVE Water and Sewer Developers
Agreement.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-101-PASSED
APPROVED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6741 by Title.
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
City Manager Noe said the developer was to pay $75,239 through a Water
and Sewer Developers Agreement but payment did not occur. He said the
matter was researched and a total of $51,937.80, including $39,568. in
CIAC Funds, was owed and he recommended acceptance of $25,630.20 in
lieu of $39,568. He noted his conversation with Mr. Phillips, referenced a
letter on behalf of Heritage Acquisition, and advised that $12,369.80 was
already received and $25,630.20 would be paid after Council Approves.
Mayor Abramowitz recommended Mr. Noe request immediate payment upon
Approval.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
7. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6730 approving a waiver to the
Sign Code requested by Cort Furniture to allow an interchange-
able copy wall sign located at 3705 W. Commercial Boulevard.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-102-PASSED
APPROVED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6730 by Title, advised it was a
Quasi -Judicial proceeding and questioned Emil Beaudry, Cort Furniture
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Clearance Center Manager, whether he was willing to waive any rights to
cross-examination and sworn testimony of witnesses and to go forward as
was done in the past in the presentation of evidence in that fashion. Mr.
Beaudry said he had no objections.
Dan Wood, Chief Building Official, said a waiver requested to convert the
lower portion of the existing sign to a changeable copy style. He explained
his reasons for denial and referred to Sections 18.65 (5) and (5)(e) of the
Code.
Comm. Schreiber questioned the reason for the hardship. Mr. Beaudry said
the existing sign was 10 years old, there were changeable copy signs in
the shopping center, merchandising changed in 10 years from lease to
lease/sale and it was very costly to change the sign face because business
was seasonal. Discussion followed on colors on the face of the sign.
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
8. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #Q731 approving a waiver to the Sign
Code requested by Hit or Miss in MIDWAY PLAZA, 5777 N. University
Drive, to allow for slanted bookman letter style in place of the
helvetica style required by the plaza criteria.
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APPROVED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6731 by Title, advised it was a
Quasi -Judicial proceeding and questioned Emil Flugie, representing Hit or
Miss but not as an employee, whether he was willing to waive any rights
to cross-examination and sworn testimony of witnesses and to go forward
as was done in the past in the presentation of evidence in that fashion.
Mr. Flugie said he would waive his rights and had no objections.
Mr. Flugie referenced the hardship and explained that Hit or Miss's logo
was a Federally Registered Trademark and that and same lettering style
was used at over 500 stores to project a consistent image and national
recognition in their advertisements. He said a precedent would not be set
because other businesses in Midway Plaza used their own logo lettering.
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Mr. Wood referred to the application, permit, different letter style,
shopping center criteria and said the original application would have been
Denied if the lettering style was indicated. He referred to Sections
18.51(b)(1) and 18.62(e) of the Code and explained lettering style criteria
of the shopping center. He said he Approved size and color but could not
recommend Approval.
Mr. Flugie referred to documentation regarding the waiver and said the
letter style on the application was the Federally Registered Trademark/
Logo. Mr. Wood referred to colors and actual letter styles used in
Trademark/Logos and discussion followed on shopping center criteria and
the Sign Code.
City Attorney Kraft said Mr. Wood did not have documentation showing
letter style for the logo although the registered logo was shown on the
drawings. Mr. Flugie agreed.
C/M Mishkin indicated the proposed letter style did not match the
trademark letter style. Mr. Wood concurred and discussion continued.
Mayor Abramowitz said the applicant's request was in conformity with the
Federally Registered Trademark in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Flugie agreed.
Mr. Wood said the registration at the bottom of the document was a copy
of the Federally Registered Trademark but the letter style was changed to
slanted.
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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9. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #6705 approving an encroachment of
1-foot into the 5-foot side yard utility easements of various homes
in AVALON AT WOODMONT (TRACT 56) for the locating of air
conditioning units (located on the northwest corner of University
Drive and NW 78 Street). Petition #1-P-94 (tabled on 5/25/94)
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION R-94-104-PASSED
APPROVED as AMENDED.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #6705 by Title, advised it was a
Quasi -Judicial proceeding and questioned Dennis Mele, Attorney
representing Regency Homes, whether he was willing to waive any rights
to cross-examination and sworn testimony of witnesses and to proceed as
was done in the past in the presentation of evidence in that fashion.
Attorney Mele said he had no objections and would waive the Quasi -
Judicial proceedings.
Mike Vonder Meulen, AICP/Director of Planning, stated that Petition
#1-P-94 was Tabled at the Applicant's request on May 25 . He referenced
the Encroachment Agreement, Tract 56, easements, and lack of objections
by the Engineering Department and utility franchisers.
Mr. Vonder Meulen read the Findings of Fact, referred to the Board of
Adjustment, zoning variance and Encroachment Agreement and identified
objections regarding air-conditioning pertaining to Lots 1, 2, 17, 29, 31,
33, 34, 35 and 47. He recommended Approval providing that the City
Clerk had a signed, Amended Resolution between the applicant, City
Attorney and the Speaker. He noted that between May 25 and today, the
utility companies were contacted and they would withhold objections on a
case -by -case basis.
Mr. Vonder Meulen said the City Clerk had additional revised Resolutions
noting, "For each of the restrictions provided above, the Director of
Planning, may, on a case -by -case basis, modify the restrictions upon
submittal of written request by the developer and review and written
approval by the appropriate utility companies".
City Attorney Kraft suggested that "City Manager" be inserted in lieu of
"Director of Planning" and Mayor Abramowitz disagreed. City Manager Noe
advised that responsibility would be delegated to a Staff member. Mayor
Abramowitz agreed and said he did not have a problem.
Attorney Mele said he had no objections to the revised language and
referred to utility franchisers, building permit drawings and possible
objections to lots and air-conditioning units.
V/M Katz said there should not be encroachments on any City utilities.
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Attorney Mele agreed and Mr. Vonder Meulen said the water and sewer
utility company had to be contacted.
C/M Schreiber said the Board of Adjustment Denied the request and
questioned why the matter would be heard again. Mr. Vonder Meulen said
there was new information and Mayor Abramowitz said the Board of
Adjustment heard different information.
Discussion was held regarding the hardship and Attorney Mele said one
Energy Code was in place when the site plan was Approved by the City in
1993. He said when site plans for Tracts 67 and 56 were submitted, the
Code changed regarding the distance between the placement of an air-
conditioning unit, compressor and hot-water heater whereby air-
conditioning units would have to be placed on the side of the houses.
Mayor Abramowitz stated that the Board of Adjustment was not presented
with the information presented today. V/M Katz said a similar waiver
was Approved for a different project based on the same criteria and Mayor
Abramowitz said the Board of Adjustment heard the same information and
Approved it.
C/W Machek MOVED APPROVAL as AMENDED, SECONDED by V/M Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp, Ord--#1688 on first reading concerning a
request by the City of Tamarac Planning Commission to rezone the
recreation area between Heathgate and Sunflower residential
communities, between NW 80 Street and NW 81 Street, east and
west of NW 70 Avenue, from R-1 C (Single Family Residential) to S-1
(Recreation/Open Space) . Petition 6-Z-94
YN P I TI N:
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public hearing scheduled
for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at or after 10:00
a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1688 by Title.
Mr. Vonder Meulen stated that the Planning Commission was the petitioner
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and City Attorney Kraft said the Case would proceed and the City would
waive its Quasi -Judicial rights. Mr. Vonder Meulen concurred.
Karen Roberts, President of Sunflower/Heathgate Homeowners
Association, explained that some areas around the lake were still zoned
R-1 C (Single Family Residential) and should be S-1 (Recreation District)
to make the area uniform.
V/M Katz voiced concerns regarding encroachment and mentioned the
difference between backyard and side -yard requirements and S-1 should
be recreation and a backyard should not moved into the recreation area.
Mr. Vonder Meulen read the Findings of Fact and referred to the
Comprehensive Plan, permitted densities, Land Use Plan, additional
acreage credit, rear -yard setbacks and said setbacks would be reduced
from 21 feet to 8 feet. He said houses could move closer but not onto a
recreation area.
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Mayor Abramowitz questioned whether the property would become larger.
Mr. Vonder Meulen said, no, only the zoning setback criteria would change.
Discussion followed regarding denial of variances and encroachments.
Mayor Abramowitz questioned the number of homes that would be affected
and Mr. Vonder Meulen said, 40. City Attorney Kraft said he had no problem
with the rezoning.
Discussion followed on the disadvantages of rezoning. Mr. Vonder Meulen
referred to land appraisal based on use and zoning and the Property
Appraiser may reassess at a lower value because the parcel was vacant,
deed -restricted residential land.
C/W Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by V/M Katz.
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10. MOTION TO-DQ-Temp. Ord. #1683 on first reading to place a
Charter Amendment on the September 8, 1994, ballot to change the
Charter Board from an elected to an appointed board.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public hearing scheduled
for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at or after 10:00
a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1683 by Title.
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL on Revision #4, SECONDED by C/M
Mishkin.
City Attorney Kraft recommended that Council refer to Revision #4. V/M
Katz agreed and said Charter Board members would be Appointed from a
particular district by a majority vote of the Council. He said there would
be one member from each District and one At -Large.
C/M Schreiber referred to the last Workshop and voiced disapproval that a
Councilmember could Appoint someone from that Council member's
District. He said he had no problem with a Councilmember removing a
Charter Board member from Office and commented on majority control.
C/M Mishkin referred to Revision #4 and the consensus that a
Councilmember could nominate someone from his or her District and
Appoint that person by a majority vote.
Mayor Abramowitz said past Charter Board members got involved in
political matters with Council and did not correct the Charter. He said
everyone on Council agreed to change the Charter Board from Elected to
Appointed members and referred to the last Charter Board election. He
stated it would be very costly to the residents if the Charter was not
corrected.
Mayor Abramowitz agreed with C/M Schreiber that he and other
Councilmembers would be able to Appoint or remove a Charter Board
member and recommended that each Councilmember nominate only one
person from their District. He said the Charter Board's only function
should be to take care of the Charter and he suggested that an outside
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person assist the Board on changes to the Charter. He said he agreed with
Revision #4.
V/M Katz said the Charter Board would be an Appointed Advisory Board and
Council should consider all recommendations made by them.
Mayor Abramowitz advised that Tamarac was the only City in the State
which had an Elected Charter Board and noted that Council and the Charter
Board would have a Joint Workshop on Monday morning.
VOTE: C/M Mishkin - AYE
C/M Schreiber - NAY
C/W Machek - AYE
V/M Katz - AYE
Mayor Abramowitz - AYE
11. MOTION TO AD PT Temp, r #1684 on first reading to place a
Charter Amendment on the September 8, 1994, ballot to eliminate
Charter Board appointments to the Redistricting Committee and to
reduce the number of Redistricting Committee members.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public hearing scheduled
for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at or after 10:00
a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1684 by Title.
V/M Katz MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Charter stated that in the event of a disparity
in the four Districts, Council could Appoint four members and the Charter
Board could also Appoint four members to a Restricting Committee to keep
all Districts equal. He said all eight members could Appoint a ninth
member. He said Temp. Ord. #1684 would make the Redistricting
Committee a five -member Committee Appointed by Council.
V/M Katz
agreed
and said it was not sensible for an
Appointed Charter
Board to
make
Appointments affecting redistricting
in the City.
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VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
12. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1654 on first reading to place a
Charter Amendment on the September 8, 1994, ballot to change the
method of determining Mayor and Councilmember salaries.
YN P I FACTION:
APPROVED as AMENDED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public
hearing scheduled for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994,
at or after 10:00 a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1654 by Title.
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
City Attorney Kraft said the Finance Director received new figures from
the State which changed calculations originally based on population. He
said the figures should be Amended from $8,728 to $8,753 (annual salary
for Council) and from $11,128 to $11,153 (annual salary for the Mayor).
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL of the AMENDED figures, SECONDED by
C/M Mishkin.
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V/M Katz noted the hours and money he
said he rarely sought reimbursement fo
pocketed approximately $8,500 and an
do that.
ALL VOTED AYE
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spent weekly on City business and
mileage. He said he out -of -
elected official should not have to
V/M Katz indicated annual salaries of Council members in Plantation and
Sunrise and said Tamarac was paid the lowest amount in Broward County.
He said the majority of Tamarac's elected officials were retirees and,
although younger people were moving into the area, they would probably
not apply because the salary was inadequate and they would have to
subsidize. He said the City should compensate elected officials in
accordance with time and effort put in by that elected official.
C/M Schreiber said he agreed that Council should get an increase based on
higher salaries paid to elected officials in Plantation, Sunrise and other
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cities. He said he objected to what would happen if the Charter was
changed because residents would never be allowed to vote for a salary
increase for Council members.
C/M Mishkin said he agreed and referred to restrictions and requirements
placed on elected officials by County, State and Federal agencies. He
noted that he spent many hours attending to Council duties during a
regular week. He referred to Florida Statutes which took the granting of
increases in salaries away from the public. He noted the salaries of
elected officials in Sunrise and Plantation and reiterated that the elected
officials should get an increase because the residents wanted Council to
do a good job. He said the residents did not realize how much the Council
did and $8,753 was still an inadequate amount.
Mayor Abramowitz said he voted against salary increases in the past but
he would vote for one now. He said people questioned whether they could
get younger people on Council and he referred to Ron Catronio who was
elected to the Charter Board but left after a few months. He discussed
part-time elected officials in North Lauderdale and cities in Broward
County which did not have an office for elected officials. He said most
elected officials in Broward County worked full-time and devoted part of
their time to city government and referred to Plantation and C/W Machek.
He said this year he requested compensation for traveling time and
expenses.
Mayor Abramowitz referred to the method of calculating the increase and
City Attorney Kraft referred to State Statutes, Chapter 145. Mayor
Abramowitz mentioned how he would vote and said he hoped to see
younger people on the Council.
TAPE 4
V/M Katz referred to a conversation he had with Superintendent Frank
Petruzielo regarding Tamarac Elementary School. He advised he also spoke
with several Broward County Commissioners, including John Hart, as well
as Dick Ronskavitz, Broward County Traffic Engineering, regarding traffic
lights on Rock Island Road at Northwest 50 Street and at Holly Drive. He
said it did not matter how many hours he spent doing City business.
WM Katz MOVED APPROVAL on ADDENDUM, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
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VOTE:
Regular Meeting
C/M Schreiber - NAY
C/M Mishkin - AYE
V/M Katz - AYE
C/W Machek - AYE
Mayor Abramowitz - AYE
13. MOTION TO Al2OPT_Temp, Ord,#1689 on first reading to place a
Charter Amendment on the September 8, 1994, ballot to change City
Council to City Commission and Councilmembers to Commissioners.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public hearing scheduled
for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at or after 10:00
a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1689 by Title.
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/W Machek.
Mayor Abramowitz said he favored the change and the biggest cost was
changing the name plates to "Commissioner" on the dais.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TO ADOpT,,.Temo. Ord. #1687 on first reading to amend
Chapter 12 of the City Code by modifying occupational license fees
and classifications.
YN P I F ACTION:
APPROVED on First Reading. Second Reading and Public hearing scheduled
for Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994, at or after 10:00
a.m.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1687 by Title.
C/W Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
Mayor Abramowitz introduced Judy Yacobellis, Occupational License
Supervisor, who was available to answer all questions.
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Mr. Vonder Meulen said an Occupational License Equity Committee was
established to review the Code and recommendations were made with
regard to increases. He said Staff had no changes and he recommended
Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz said he suggested that former City Manager Kelly
canvass the City to determine if everyone had an occupational License
after speaking with the Mayor of a neighboring city. He said all Code
Enforcement Officers and Building Inspectors went out and the survey
resulted in almost $30,000 in additional revenues. He suggested that the
City be canvassed again this year. He complimented Mr. Vonder Meulen and
Ms. Yacobellis for their input regarding individuals selected for the
Committee.
C/M Mishkin commended the Staff and Committee for the Ordinance and
suggested the City not be canvassed until the Ordinance was Adopted.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
16. MOTION TO ADOPT TempQrd.#1686 on first reading to amend
Section 9-1 of the City Code entitled "Litter" by adding a definition
of sediment, providing for prohibition against tracking, spilling,
dropping, etc., and providing for dust control.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
DEFERRED to Regular Council Meeting, Wednesday, June 22, 1994.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1686 by Title.
C/M Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
City Manager Noe recommended that Item 16 be Tabled until June 22 and
discussion followed.
C/W Schreiber MOVED to DEFER to June 22, SECONDED by C/M Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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REPORTS
17. City Council
C/W Machek thanked Council for their concern regarding the school bus
accident which indirectly involved her son but injured Teacher John Dragg.
She also commended BSO and the School Board for the support they
provided to the parents. She said Robert Jackson, son of Karen Jackson in
the City Clerk's Office, wrote a letter to Governor Chiles and she
requested permission to forward a copy to the School Board's Bus Safety
Coordinator. Mayor Abramowitz said the letter was already sent and a
copy was also sent to the newspapers.
C/W Machek invited all residents to an All -Star Softball Game to benefit
Women in Distress on Sunday, June 12, at 1:30 P.M. She advised the ticket
prices and wished C/M Schreiber a Happy Birthday.
V/M Katz referenced the Broward Education Planning Initiative Committee
who tried to change policies because the School Board did not make a
proper decision. He said Superintendent Petruzielo decided that
municipalities should pay $1 per head for a consultant to do the same
work done by the Broward Education Planning Initiative Committee.
V/M Katz referenced today's newspaper article regarding annexation by
Fort Lauderdale of commercial areas adjacent to Cypress Creek. He
suggested that annexation be done on a voluntary basis with individual
property and land owners. He mentioned Fort Lauderdale's expense as well
as revenues for providing additional services and hoped the same could be
for Tamarac. He also wished Happy Birthday and best wishes to C/M
Schreiber.
C/M Schreiber thanked Council for their Birthday wishes and questioned
why cable television was taking a long time. Mayor Abramowitz disagreed
and referred to a Workshop and cable document which was reviewed but
not Adopted at this time. He said City Attorney Kraft was in contact with
the Attorney who prepared the document and City Attorney Kraft was
questioned on the status of the formal franchise application.
City Attorney Kraft said Council should try to finalize the Ordinance and
then the application could be ready to proceed. He said the Ordinance was
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in the possession of the Cable Counsel for review.
C/M Mishkin also wished Birthday greetings to C/M Schreiber.
Mayor Abramowitz offered Birthday greetings to C/M Schreiber and
advised that a Town Hall meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 13,
sponsored by the Florida Consumer Action Network and Coalition for
Energy Efficient Florida. He said the Chairman would be Vice Governor
McKay and the subject was "The High Cost of Energy" and urged everyone to
attend.
Mayor Abramowitz invited everyone to Tamarac Park on June 13, at 9:15
a.m. to welcome back Teacher John Dragg injured during the bus trip. He
asked that the Workshop be rescheduled to 10:15 a.m. He indicated that a
letter was sent to Superintendent Petruzielo commending Vice Principal
Verboom and another letter was sent to Sheriff Ron Cochran requesting a
commendation to a BSO Sergeant and other Officers who were very
supportive. V/M Katz suggested a Resolution be given to Ms. Verboom.
City Attorney Kraft offered his birthday greetings to C/M Schreiber and
said he had NO REPORT.
19. City Mann?,
City Manager Noe indicated that an Executive Session would be held on
Monday, June 13 at 10:15 a.m., after he and Council return from welcoming
Mr. Dragg. He said the Workshop would begin thereafter.
With no further discussion, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED the MEETING at
9:30 P.M.
Norman Abramowitz
Mayor
Carol A. Evans, CMC
City Clerk
CITY OF TAMARAC
AP'PRVED AT FAEETING OF !U W
City Dlerk
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