HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-14 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the Meeting to order on Wednesday,
June 14, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. in City Commission Chambers, 7525 Northwest 88th
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Irving Katz
Commission Sharon Machek
Commissioner Larry Mishkin
Commissioner Joseph Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Patricia Marcurio, CMC, Acting City Clerk
Phyllis Polikoff, Secretary
PLEDrZE OF ALLEGIANCE MOMENT OF MEDITATION: Mayor Abramowitz
called for the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Meditation.
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INTRODUCTION
1.a. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating the month
of June, 1995, as HURRICANE AWARENESS MONTH.
Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to Fire Chief, Jim Budzinski.
1.b. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating the month
of October, 1995 as ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE MONTH.
Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to Angelo Mela and Olga Lawler,
representatives of the Italian American Club of Tamarac.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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
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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.
Burton Scholl, President of the Kings Point Civic Association, referenced the Tamarac
Library and discussed concerns pertaining to blasting on Land Section 7.
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.
a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the 5/24/95 regular City
Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso.#7075 accepting a Bill of Sale for the
water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system improvements at
WELDON PHASES I AND IA (located at the northeast corner of NW 96
Avenue and NW 77 Street).
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-122-PASSED
C. MOTION TO ADOPT TeMp. Rgoo. #7080 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Lennar Homes, Inc., for WELDON PHASE II. (located north of NW 77
Street and east of NW 96 Avenue).
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-96-123-PASSED
d. MOTION TO ADQPT Temp. R authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a water and sewer utility easement with INTERTRES,
N.V., a Netherlands Antilles Corporation, for the installation, maintenance
and operation of water and sewer utilities, Wells 18 & 19, in Land Section
9, north of the Curtis Field Plat on the southwest corner of University Drive
and NW 61 Street.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-124-PASSED
e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. . #7093 approving the purchase of two
(2) Chevrolet Cavaliers from Maroone Chevrolet utilizing State of Florida
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1995 Vehicle Bid #070-200-140 at a cost of $10,988 each with funding
from Account #503-703-591-640 entitled Fleet Services, Vehicles.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-125-PASSED
f. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7074 repealing Resolution R-95-13
for tank replacement design and authorizing Lutz Petroleum Installation,
Inc., to perform the tank removal and replacement at TRACT 27 by
installing a 2,000 gallon convault above ground diesel storage tank and
remove and discard the abandoned 1,000 gallon above ground steel
storage tank and generator muffler at the WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SITE by utilizing the Palm Beach County School Board bid in the total
amount of $40,550. with funding from Account #432-888-433-671 entitled
Tract 27 Fuel Containment Structure.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-126-PASSED
g. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7094 approving the purchase of six
(6) new Scott 4.5 self-contained breathing apparatus for the Fire
Department from Safety Equipment Company, a sole source, at a total
cost of $18,220.20, with funding from Account #001-223-522-647 entitled
Special Equipment.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-127-PASSED
h. M TI N TO ADOPT Temp. R . #7 97 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to apply for matching grant funds and to enter into an Urban
Forestry Grant Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Florida,
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Forestry,
for in-house training and green house improvements and equipment for a
total project cost of $40,000, $20,000 in grant funds and $20,000 in City
funds, providing the City receives grant funding approval.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-128-PASSED
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED APPROVAL of CONSENT AGENDA items 3.a. through 3.h.,
SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
9. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. RerQ. #7Q8a approving a
waiver to the sign chapter of the Code requested by Goodyear Tire and Rubber
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Company for a wall sign with a non -approved color logo and logo height of 36
inches with yellow colored sign letters, at 6852 N. University Drive (north
elevation) at the UNIVERSITY COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER near the
intersection of University Drive and McNab Road.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-129-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7083 by Title.
Dan Wood, Building Official, recommended Approval.
Ana Manresa, representing American Sign Industries, waived her Quasi -Judicial rights.
Ken Taub, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Store Manager, waived his Quasi -
Judicial rights.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED APPROVAL subject to American Sign Industries providing
proof of a registered logo, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
10. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO_ADOPT _Temp, Res% #7014 approving a
waiver to the sign chapter of the Code requested by Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Company for a wall sign with a non -approved color logo and logo height of 36
inches with yellow colored sign letters, located at 6852 N. University Drive (west
elevation) at the UNIVERSITY COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER near the
intersection of University Drive and McNab Road.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-130-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7084 by Title.
Dan Wood recommended Approval.
Ana Manresa, representing American Sign Industries, waived her Quasi -Judicial rights.
Ken Taub, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Store Manager, waived his Quasi -
Judicial rights.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED APPROVAL subject to American Sign Industries providing
proof of a registered logo, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
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VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1722 on second
reading amending Section 21-75 of the Code and adding Section 21-89 of the
Code to establish an expiration mechanism for preliminary and final plats. Case
No. 24-Z-94.
APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-9-PASSED on Second Reading.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1722 by Title.
Jeffrey Miller, Director of Community Development, recommended Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
5. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1713 on second
reading amending Chapter 10 of the Code entitled "Land Development
Regulations" revising certain sections to amend the site plan review procedures
and submission standards and establish criteria for minor and major site plans.
APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-10-PASSED on Second Reading.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1713 by Title.
Jeffrey Miller recommended Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
6. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1719 on second
reading amending Chapter 24 of the Code entitled "Zoning" to eliminate the Plan
Adjustment Committee and transfer its responsibilities to the existing
Development Review Committee. Case No. 1-Z-95.
APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-11-PASSED on Second Reading.
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City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1719 by Title.
Jeffrey Miller recommended Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
7. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp, Ord-#1718 on second
reading amending Section 24-613(d) of the Code to provide for six month
renewals of temporary, model, sales and administrative operational uses
handled administratively by the City Clerk.
APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-12-PASSED on Second Reading.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1718 by Title.
Jeffrey Miller recommended Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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8. PUBLIC HEARING - QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Tema. Ord.
#1723 on second reading concerning a request by Lennar Homes, Inc., to
rezone land on the northeast corner of NW 96 Avenue and NW 77 Street (the
WELDON recreation parcel) from R-3 (Low -Density Multi -Family Residential
District) to S-1 (Recreation and Open Space). Petition #5-Z-95.
APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-13-PASSED on Second Reading.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1723 by Title.
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Rick Weinberg, representing Carnahan Proctor and Lennar Homes, waived his Quasi -
Judicial rights.
Jeffrey Miller recommended Approval.
Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALL VOTED AYE
11. QIJASI-J DICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Rem#7Q59 approving a
waiver to the sign chapter of the Code requested by Lennar Homes to erect a
temporary sign 21 feet in height, 160 square feet in area with 5 lines of copy at
the center of TRACT 9 located west of NW 108 Terrace adjacent to the
Sawgrass Expressway.
TABLED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7059 by Title.
Rick Weinberg, representing Carnahan Proctor and Lennar Homes, waived his Quasi -
Judicial rights.
Dan Wood recommended Approval.
Comm. Mishkin MOVED to TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
12. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTIQN TO ADQPT Temp, R o. #7084 approving waiver
to the sign chapter of the Code requested by WOODLAND MEADOWS
APARTMENTS for a ground sign with four colors, three lines of copy and a logo
with painted letters on the west corner of 5903 NW 57 Court adjacent to
Commercial Boulevard.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-131-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7081 by Title.
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Don Elliott, Regional Maintenance Coordinator for Berkshire Property Management
representing Woodland Meadows, waived his Quasi -Judicial rights.
Dan Wood recommended Approval.
Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Schreiber.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
13. QUASI- JUDICIAL - MQTION TQ ADOPT T approving a
waiver to the sign chapter of the Code requested by WOODLAND MEADOWS
APARTMENTS for a ground sign with four colors, three lines of copy and a logo
with painted letters on the east corner of 5903 NW 57 Court adjacent to
Commercial Boulevard.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-132-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7082 by Title.
Don Elliott, Regional Maintenance Coordinator for Berkshire Property Management
representing Woodland Meadows, waived his Quasi -Judicial rights.
Dan Wood recommended Approval.
Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Schreiber.
VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
14. MOTION TO ADOPT mp. Reso. #708§ awarding Bid No. 95-04 in the amount
of $124,291. for the construction of Lift Station #45, Utilities Project 95-07, and
approving the transfer of $124,291. for funding of this bid from Account #432-
872-588-99C entitled Utilities Water and Sewer Developer Impact Fees to
Account #432-888-536-67M entitled 67th Street Water and Sewer
Improvements; project is located on the corner of proposed NW 67 Street and
Hiatus Road.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-133-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7085 by Title.
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Kline Jones, Wastewater Systems Manager, recommended Approval.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TQ ADOPT Temp. Or #1720 on first reading amending
Section 2-310 of the City Code to exclude the Planning Commission from
absentee requirements. Case No. 4-Z-95.
TABLED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1720 by Title.
After discussion, Comm. Mishkin MOVED to TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
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ALL VOTED AYE
16. MgTIOUTO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #17 on first reading amending Section
24-62 of the City Code clarifying absenteeism and setting standards for removal
of a Planning Commission member. Case No. 4-Z-95.
TABLED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1721 by Title.
Comm. Mishkin MOVED to TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE:
17. City rn i n
ALL VOTED AYE
Comm. Machek= discussed Tamarac Elementary School disciplinary problems and
advised everyone to watch out for children out of school for the summer.
Vice Katz - referenced the City's proposed ambulance facility.
Comm. Schreib_ ram- commented on the ambulance facility and Geosonics who would
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do the blasting on Land Section 7.
Comm. Mi hkin No Report.
Mayor Abramowitz - stated that school would be over June 15 and the Kindergarten
situation was being handled with the assistance of Tamarac Elementary School's
Principal, Mrs. Goldstein.
18. City Attorney
City Attorney Kraft - No Report.
19. City Manager
City Manager Noe - No Report.
With no further discussion, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED the MEETING at 8:40
P.M.
Erman Abramowitz
ayor
Carol A. Evans, CMC
City Clerk
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