HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-24 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting to order on Wednesday, June
24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. in Commission Chambers of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joseph Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner John E.
McKaye, Commissioner Karen L. Roberts and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney,
Carol Gold, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Schreiber called for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR REMOVAL:
Vice Mayor Mishkin, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved to remove for discussion
items 8b, Temporary Resolution #8279 authorizing the appropriate City officials to enter
into a Lease Purchase Agreement with SunTrust Bank for a Fire Ladder/Platform Vehicle,
8h, Temporary Resolution #8268, awarding RFP #98-20R entitled "Office Supplies", issued
on behalf of the Broward Governmental Cooperative Purchasing Group to Office Depot for
the purchase of office supplies and at the suggestion of City Manager Noe, item 8g,
Temporary Resolution #8273 authorizing the appropriate City officials to refund
Performance Bonds paid to the City of Tamarac in accordance with various projects
between January 20, 1983 and June 17, 1985 by the Lakes of Carriage Hills, Inc., in the
total amount of $17,970.63 (tabled June 10, 1998). On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted
"yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner McKaye
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
13. Temp
orary Resolution #8311
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At the request of City Manager Noe, Commissioner Roberts moved, seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof to table Item 13, Motion to Adopt Temporary Resolution #8311,
Addendum 98-01, Madsen Sapp Electronics Data Processing Audit System, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, On roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
1. PRESENTATION: Mayor Schreiber and City Manager Noe Presented
Certificates of Retirement to the following employees: John Brandt, Building
Department, Thelma Fagelbaum, Finance Department, Shirley Kruger, Finance
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Department, Pat LaBello, City Clerk's Office, Joseph Manzione, Utilities Department,
Phyllis Polikoff, City Clerk's Office, Sheila Santy, Finance Department, Phyllis Shuty,
Social Services and Hollie Solomon, Utilities Department.
2. PRESENTATION: Mayor Schreiber and City Manager Noe presented Employee
Service Awards to the following employees: Nancy Flores, Community Development
5 years, Laronza Gadson, Utilities Department 5 years, Marsha Kanterman, Building
Department 5 years, Charles Salvi, Parks and Recreation 5 years, Wesley Tipton,
Public Works Department 5 years, Debra Vince, Utilities Department 5 years, Jane
Coco, Parks and Recreation 10 years, Richard Cravero, Fire Department 10 years,
Charles Freeman, Parks and Recreation 10 years, John F. Gaul, III, Fire Department 10
years, William Hughes, Fire Department 10 years, Chet Jablonka, Utilities Department
10 years, Philip Mordente, Fire Department 10 years, Duane Pierce, Fire Department
10 years, Diane Valentine, Utilities Department 10 years, Steven Ward, Fire
Department 10 years, Anthony Bouchard, Utilities Department 15 years and Jerome
Emerson, Fire Department 15 years.
3. PRESENTATION: Mayor Schreiber presented a proclamation to Kathleen
Margoles, Parks and Recreation Director, proclaiming the month of July 1998, "PARKS
AND RECREATION MONTH."
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
James Constantine, Ft. Lauderdale, representing U.S. Office Products, discussed the
bid protest regarding Consent Agenda item 8h, which was removed for discussion. He
was given permission to discuss when the item is heard.
5. Reports from City Commission: Commissioner Sultanof expressed his best
wishes to Joe Padwa.
Vice Mayor Mishkin congratulated the retirees and those who received service
awards. Vice Mayor Mishkin stated that work has begun on the south side of McNab
Road between University Drive and Lagos de Campos to repair the sidewalk and
replace the sod and thanked Mike Woika. He congratulated Stanley Hawthorne on his
appointment as City Manager of Lauderdale Lakes. Vice Mayor Mishkin commented
about an unusual incident that occurred about a week ago, where Joseph Dorcean gave
his life to try to save another. There will be a formal recognition for the families.
Commissioner McKaye stated that the Commission has been working well
together and a lot has been accomplished.
Commissioner Roberts congratulated Stanley Hawthorne on his appointment as
City Manager of Lauderdale Lakes. She congratulated all the employees who are
retiring, and those who received employee service awards. Commissioner Roberts
recognized Raj Verma for the lights facing Tamarac Elementary School and reminded
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everyone to drive carefully since the school term is completed. She said there is a 15
mph school zone at the University Drive overpass which is under construction.
Mayor Schreiber reminded everyone of the July 4t" program. He congratulated
Stanley Hawthorne on his appointment as City Manager of Lauderdale Lakes. He
stated that he had attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Convention, and was shown
an outstanding display of hospitality in Nevada.
6. Reports from City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
7. Reports „from City Manager: City Manager Noe reminded everyone of the July
4t" program. He said June is Parks and Recreation month, and there are many
activities going on in Parks and Recreation. City Manager Noe stated that a blastin�q
meeting to educate those people who are in the blasting area was held on June 23� at
which twenty-seven (27) people attended and another meeting will be held on June 24th
at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Noe added that Risk Management would be hosting an HIV Aids
seminar in City Hall on June 24, 1998. The City Manager reported that Walgreens,
which is under construction on McNab and Pine Island is having a water line installed,
and the road would be closed from the evening of June 26 through the morning of June
27. There will be an executive session regarding labor issues at the conclusion of this
Commission meeting.
8. CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner
McKaye moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Items 8.b.,
8.g. and 8.h., which were removed for discussion. On roll call, Commissioner Roberts
voted "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
a. Approved the minutes of the June 10, 1998 Regular City Commission
meeting.
C. Adopt Temporary Resolution #8028 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to accept and execute a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility
Easement" with First Union National Bank for the First Union National
Bank Project, located on the northwest corner of McNab Road and
University Drive.
RESOLUTION R-98-182
d. Adopt Temporary Resolution #8260 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an End User License and Warranty Agreement with Itron,
Inc., for end user software license and warranty.
RESOLUTION R-98-183
e. Adopt Temporary Resolution #8288 authorizing an amendment to the
agreement with Cleaning Systems, Inc., for provision of janitorial services;
authorizing an increase to the annual expenditure by an amount not to
exceed $10,800; approving a budget transfer of $10,800 from the General
Fund.
RESOLUTION R-98-184
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Adopt Temporary Resolution #8259 accepting a Quit Claim Deed from
Broward County, Florida, of County -owned property, acquired by Broward
County, by virtue of the property being delinquent ad valorem tax payments
lands (tabled June 10, 1998).
RESOLUTION R-98-185
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
8b. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8279 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement with SunTrust Bank for a Fire
Ladder/Platform Vehicle. This item was removed for discussion. City Attorney Kraft
read Temporary Resolution #8279 by title. There were questions regarding the
interest rate and Stanley Hawthorne, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director, gave
a presentation. City Manager Noe advised the interest rate at close of business
today would be 4.73%. Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner
McKaye, moved for adoption. On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner McKaye
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-181
8g. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8273 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to refund Performance Bonds paid to the City of Tamarac in accordance
with various projects between January 20, 1983 and June 17, 1985 by the Lakes of
Carriage Hills, Inc., in the total amount of $17,970.63 (tabled from June 10, 1998).
City Attorney Kraft Read Temporary Resolution #8273, Revision #2, by title.
Commissioner Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McKaye moved for approval of
Item 8.g. There was discussion and City Manager Noe recommended approval and
City Attorney Kraft concurred. On roll call, Commissioner McKaye voted "yes", Vice
Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-186
8h. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8268, awarding RFP #98-20R entitled
"Office Supplies", issued on behalf of the Broward Governmental Cooperative
Purchasing Group to Office Depot for the purchase of office supplies. City Attorney
Kraft read Revision #1 of Temporary Resolution #8268 by title. Commissioner
Roberts, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved for approval of Temporary
Resolution #8268. Discussion was held and James Constantine, U.S. Office
Products, and Lynda Flurry, Purchasing/Contracts Manager, gave presentations.
On roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-187
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9. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8303, appointing Vice Mayor
Mishkin as the City's voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities, Inc. at its
72Id annual conference to be held on August 13-15, 1998. City Attorney Kraft
read Temporary Resolution #8303 by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin moved to
nominate Mayor Joe Schreiber as the voting delegate, seconded by
Commissioner McKaye. Mayor Schreiber declined due to a scheduling conflict.
Mayor Schreiber withdrew the motion made by Vice Mayor Mishkin. Commissioner
Sultanof moved to nominate Vice Mayor Mishkin, seconded by Commissioner
Roberts. On roll call, Commissioner McKaye voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes"
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-188
10. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8307, establishing a public information
and education program for the community center referendum, authorizing the
funding and approving a transfer from within the General Fund in the amount of
$40,000. City Attorney Kraft read Revision #2 of Temporary Resolution #8307 by
title. Commissioner Roberts moved, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, to
approve Temporary Resolution #8307. City Manager Noe discussed concerns
regarding a guarantee to be on the September 1, 1998 ballot and City Clerk Gold
advised that the close of business on July 17, 1998 would be the earliest date to
guarantee a place on the ballot. Discussion followed and City Attorney Kraft advised
amending the resolution to include language that no funds could be expended until it
was established that the referendum would be on the September 1, 1998 ballot.
On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", and Mayor Schreiber
"yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-189
11. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution_#8308, establishing "The Friends of the
Community Center", and appointing ten (10) members to "The Friends of the
Community Center", City Attorney Kraft read Revision #3 of Temporary Resolution
#8308 by title. Commissioner Roberts moved, seconded by Commissioner Sultanof,
to approve. Commissioner McKaye recommended appointing two additional
volunteers, Rita Powers and Bill Norkunas, and discussion followed. City Attorney
Kraft recommended amending the resolution to include additional volunteers. On
roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes",
Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes".
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-190
12. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8312, authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute the First Amendment to the Communications Site Lease
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Agreement with Nextel Communications for the installation of an additional
telecommunications antenna and associated equipment. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Resolution #8312 by title. Commissioner Sultanof moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKaye, to approve Temporary Resolution #8312. Commissioner
Roberts commented on adding another section to the tower and Commissioner
Sultanof discussed methods to disguise the tower. Tim Hemstreet, Assistant to the
City Manager, made a presentation. Discussion continued with City Manager Noe
advising that an antenna could be located at the Water Plant and the City would
endeavor to disguise any future tower. On roll call, Commissioner Roberts voted
"yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "no", Commissioner
Sultanof "no", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-191
14. Motion to adopt Tem ora Ordinance #1824, amending Chapter 7 of the
Tamarac Code entitled "Fire Prevention and Protection", Article 1, in general by
adding Section 7-1 entitled "Blasting Prohibited", providing for the ban on
explosives within the City of Tamarac. City Attorney Kraft read Revision #1 of
Temporary Ordinance #1824 by title. Commissioner Roberts moved, seconded
by Commissioner Sultanof, to approve. Vice Mayor Mishkin discussed a possible
conflict of interest with Broward County and moved to table until the next regular
City Commission meeting scheduled for July 8, 1998, seconded by
Commissioner Roberts. On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner
McKaye "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
TABLED to July 8, 1998.
15. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8316, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute the "Agreement Between the City of Tamarac and The Pepper
Engineering Group, Inc. for Professional Blasting Consultant Services" retaining a
seismologist to provide independent monitoring services for the blasting activity at
Tamarac Commerce Park related to the Sawgrass Crossing Project, authorizing the
expenditure of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00); approving the
transfer of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) from the General Fund Account
entitled, "Contingency/Special Projects", to the Community Development account
entitled, "Other Contractual Services". City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Resolution #8316 by title. Commissioner Roberts moved, seconded by
Commissioner McKaye, to approve. City Manager Noe said the petitioner
addressed residents on Tuesday morning and would have his representative
address residents this evening. On roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Roberts "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin
"yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION R-98-192
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QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
16. Motion to adopt Temporary Resolution #8243 approving a Delegation
Request to amend the Non -Vehicular Access Line and right -turn restriction on
the I. C. Plat; specifically Parcel "A" of the I. C. PLAT. City Attorney Kraft read
Temporary Resolution #8243 by title. City Attorney Kraft read Revision #3 of
Temporary Resolution #8308 by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin moved, seconded by
Commissioner Sultanof, to approve. Hugh Davis, Davis Associates, waived his
quasi-judicial rights and made a presentation. Jeffrey Miller, Director of
Community Development, read the findings of fact. Mayor Schreiber opened and
closed the hearing with no discussion. On roll call, "Commissioner Roberts voted
"yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes" and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
With no further discussion, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 10.35 a.m.
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City Clerk
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Mayor
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