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Home My WebLink About1997-06-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutesj 1 CITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting to order on Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at 9:00 A.M. in Commission Chambers of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin Commissioner John E. McKaye Commissioner Karen L. Roberts Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof ALSO P ENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney Carol A. Evans, CMC, City Clerk Phyllis Polikoff, Office Specialist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Schreiber called for the Pledge of Allegiance. Tape 1 INTRODU I N PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of the following employee service awards: 5 years: Mitchell S. Kraft Ann Lauritano Doug Ritchie Marion Swenson 10 years: Allen Blumenfeld Timothy Brown Douglas Griffith R. Kline Jones Pat LaBello Scott London James Megna Lauren Scott City Attorney Office Utilities Department Public Works Department City Attorney Office Building Department Fire Department Fire Department Utilities Department City Clerk Office Utilities Department Fire Department Parks and Recreation Department City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 2 IP 15 years: Thelma Herbst Finance Department Honey Pennachio City Commission Office Mayor Schreiber presented 5-year service awards to Mitchell S. Kraft, Ann Lauritano and Marion Swenson; 10-year service awards to Allen Blumenfeld, Timothy Brown, R. Kline Jones, Scott London, James Megna and Lauren Scott and 15-year service awards to Thelma Herbst and Honey Pennachio. Doug Ritchie, Douglas Griffith and Pat LaBello were not present. 2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Schreiber of a proclamation designating July, 1997 as "PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH". Mayor Schreiber presented the proclamation to Kathleen Margoles, Acting Parks and Recreation Director. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 3. PUBLIC PARTICIPATIQN - 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. When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be heard during a quasi-judicial hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter. Nathan Peretzman, resident, commented on Section 4.02 of the Charter. Marvin Seidel, Kings Point resident, recommended the City purchase another ambulance. Abe Garr, Co -Chairman of Tamarac Committee for Good Government, commented on an additional school, new post office, senior center, library and public transportation in Kings Point. Gil Narins, Co -Chairman of Tamarac Committee for Good Government, suggested the Commission contact this Committee for assistance and mentioned a grant for a senior center. 1 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 3 Sylvia Klau and Theresa Agozzino, Westwood 22 residents, referred to beautification with regard to the telecommunication tower behind their homes. Joseph DeMartino, Section 21 resident, referenced a corrected storm drainage problem caused by parking on the swale and commended the Utility Department for their assistance. CONSENI AQENDA 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. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following City Commission meetings: 1) 5/30/97 Special Meeting 2) 6/9/97 Special Meeting 3) 6/9/97 Regular Meeting 4) 6/16/97 Joint Special Meeting with the Charter Board APPROVED 4.a.1, 4.a.2. and 4.a.3. REMOVED 4.a.4. for discussion and APPROVED as amended. V/M Mishkin MOVED to REMOVE 4.a.4. for discussion, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE After discussion, V/M Mishkin MOVED to APPROVE as AMENDED, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7894 releasing performance Letter of Credit #13463795 in the amount of $6,526. posted for public improvements between the SANIBEL AND CAPTIVA projects located at NW 108 Terrace subject to receipt of a warranty bond in the amount of $2,316.75. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-149 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 4 1? 4. C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. ResQ,_#7886 releasing performance Letter of Credit #11763793 in the amount of $439,309.01 subject to receipt of two (2) one-year warranty bonds; the first in the amount of $143,779.88 posted for the water distribution and sewage collection system improvements and the second in the amount of $19,957.75 posted for the paving and drainage system improvements installed for the LAND SECTION 6 - PHASE 1 project located between McNab Road and Southgate Boulevard west of NW 108 Terrace. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-150 d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. R #7 87 releasing performance Letter of Credit #SA93729094 in the amount of $204,994. subject to receipt of two (2) one-year warranty bonds; the first in the amount of $55,903.88 for the water distribution and sewage collection system improvements and the second in the amount of $5,047.93 for the paving and drainage system improvements installed for the LAND SECTION 6 - PHASE 2 project located between McNab Road and Southgate Boulevard west of NW 108 Terrace. 0 APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-151 e. MOTION TO AQQPT Temp. Reso, 97791 releasing performance Letter of Credit #S960346 in the amount of $16,867, posted for the water distribution improvements for the WELDON BUILDINGS J & K project located on the northeast corner of NW 77 Street and NW 96 Avenue subject to receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of $7,437.25. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-152 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7863 releasing performance Letter of Credit #M519131 in the amount of $8,100. posted for the fire hydrants that were relocated for the WELDON BUILDINGS I, J & K project located at the northeast corner of NW 77 Street and NW 96 Avenue subject to receipt of a one-year warranty bond in the amount of $2,025. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-153 g. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7822 releasing warranty Letter of Credit #S960458 in the amount of $36,276.13 posted for the water distribution and sewage collection system improvements for the WELDON PHASE 2 project located on the northeast corner of NW 77 Street and NW 96 Avenue. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-154 ;-- I 1 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 5 4. h. MOTIQN TO ADOPT Temp. o. #7848 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Butters Construction & Development for the SUN BELT PRECISION PRODUCTS project located on the southeast corner of NW 67 Street and Hiatus Road. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-155 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7895 authorizing the use of the State of Florida Division of Communication as the City's Internet service provider at a cost of $1,321. per month utilizing State of Florida Contract #DMS 95/96-037. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-166 MOTION TQ ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7903 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company (Southern Bell) for a telecommunication line (T1) to be used as access to the Internet service provider, State of Florida Division of Communications (DIVCOM) local access point, at a rate of $461. per month. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-167 k. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Res . #7897 amending the salary for the City Attorney effective June 1, 1997, increased by 4% per annum. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-158 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7904 adopting the City Entryway Sign Program, providing for the removal of existing City entryway signs, the installation of new City entryway signs and the installation of adjacent landscaping to new entryway signs along identified corridors as outlined within the City's Master Landscape Plan. Case No. 3-MI-97. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-159 V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL of the entire Consent Agenda, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. VOTE: END OF CONSENT AGENDA ALL VOTED AYE City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 6 5. MOTION_TO ADOPT TemQ. Ord. #1793 on first reading amending Chapter 2 of the Tamarac Code entitled "Administration", Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions" by adding Section 2-56 "Residency Requirements". APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public hearing scheduled for regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at or after 7:30 P.M., in City Commission Chambers. City Attorney Kraft read Revision #1 of Temp. Ord. #1793 by title. Comm. Roberts MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 6. MOTION TO ADAPT Temp. Ord. #1791 on first reading amending Section 22-30 of the Code providing for a waiver of the prohibition of remetering of water service for the purpose of allocation of the direct cost among multiple users subject to the terms of applicable developer's agreements. APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public hearing scheduled for regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at or after 7:30 P.M., in City Commission Chambers. City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1791 by title. V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. Tape 2 Discussion was held. VOTE: V/M Mishkin Comm. Sultanof Comm. Roberts Comm. McKaye Mayor Schreiber AYE AYE NAY AYE AYE PUBLIC HF=ARINGS�_2:30 A.M. 1 7 L 1 1 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 7 9. PUBLIC HEARING - QUASI- JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1772 on first reading concerning a request by FOUNTAINS CORPORATE CENTER to rezone land on the south side of NW 57 Street, east of NW 63 Avenue, Parcels A and C, from B-1 (Neighborhood Business District) and B-5 (Limited Business District) to B-2 (Community Business District) located on the south side of NW 57 Street east of NW 63 Avenue. Petition #12-Z-95. (tabled on 6/9/97). TABLED at the request of petitioner and rescheduled for regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at or after 7:30 P.M., in City Commission Chambers. Comm. Sultanof MOVED to TABLE at request of petitioner, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 10. P BLIC HEART - MOTION TO ADQPT Temp. Ord. #1790 on first reading amending Chapter 12, "License and Business Regulations", of the City of Tamarac, by amending Article II, "Occupational Licenses", amending Section 12- 39, "Amount of Fee", to conform with Chapter 205, Florida Statutes, modifying occupational license fees and classifications and establishing equity between license fees and establishing additional license classifications and fees. Case No. 7-Z-97. APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and public hearing scheduled for regular City Commission meeting, Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at or after 9:30 a.m., in City Commission Chambers. City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1790 by title. V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Sultanof. Mayor Schreiber opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion. VOTE: END QE PUBLIC HEARINGS ALL VOTED AYE 7. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7900 appointing the City's representative to the FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-160 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 8 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7900 by title. V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Roberts. Mayor Schreiber was nominated as the representative. V/M Mishkin MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Roberts. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 8. MOTION TO„ADOPT Temp. Reso., 7898 relating to the provision of fire rescue service, facilities and programs in the City describing the method of assessing fire rescue assessed costs against assessed property located within the City, directing the preparation of an assessment roll and authorizing notification of a public hearing. APPROVED RESOLUTION R-97-175 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7898 by title. Comm. Roberts MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. McKaye. Discussion was held. Tape 3 Mayor Schreiber opened the hearing. Walter Coghlan, Mainlands 5 resident, questioned the amount of money returned by Broward County. VOTE on calling the question: Comm. McKaye AYE Comm. Sultanof AYE V/M Mishkin AYE Comm. Roberts AYE Mayor Schreiber NAY 1 1 City Commission Regular Meeting 41 June 25, 1997 Page 9 VOTE on APPROVAL of Temp. Reso. #7898: Comm. Roberts AYE Comm. McKaye AYE V/M Mishkin AYE Comm. Sultanof AYE Mayor Schreiber NAY REPORTS 11. Cry Commisaign Comm. Roberts - No report. Comm. McKaye - No report. V/M Mishkin - No report. Comm. Sultanof recognized Hank Markowitz regarding Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly (SHINE) and Burt Scholl regarding the Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Schreiber said the people should be made aware of the issues and allowed to speak. 12. City Attow-ey_ City Attorney Kraft - No report. 13. City Manager City Manager Noe advised that the Fire Department was conducting hurricane awareness and CPR programs, a new fire engine arrived on June 18, a competition would be held in Orlando for fire -rescue personnel and a poster contest involving Tamarac Elementary School was held in City Hall. He commented on HTE's training program, July 4 festivities at the Sports Complex and that summer camp had just begun. 1-1 City Commission Regular Meeting June 25, 1997 Page 10 Mayor Schreiber referred to the sign ordinance and WM Mishkin referenced the pump in front of City Hall. With no further discussion, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. 94&�-L2�. Carol A. Evans, CIVIC City Clerk b. Schreiber Mayor CITY of C APP VEQ AT MEEnNG 7OFq 1 C