HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-07-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the Regular Meeting to order on
Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at 9:00 A.M. in Commission Chambers of Tamarac, City
Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Irving Katz
Commissioner Sharon Machek
Commissioner Larry Mishkin
Commissioner 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.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 2, 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.
d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7122 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Tamarac Business Center, Inc., for the TAMARAC BUSINESS CENTER,
INC. project for two (2) non-residential water and sewer connections.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. See Page 5 for final action.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED TO REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Vice Mayor
Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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2, i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7148 repealing Resolution R-95-85
which authorized the purchase of four (4) NEC Notebook Computers from
NECTECH Government Operations.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. See Page 5 for final action.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED TO REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Vice Mayor Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
k. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7126 endorsing the Broward County
School District and Broward County Commission's position to support a one -cent
sales tax over a seven year time period with funds held in an interest bearing trust
account and spent only on specified school district projects.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. See Page 6 for final action.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED TO REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Vice Mayor Katz.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7139 authorizing the City Manager to
apply to the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, Inc., for a grant in
the amount of $20,000 (with a City match of $20,000) to fund one half of an intern
program as part of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association's
Internship Program to provide an advanced undergraduate or graduate student
the opportunity to gain supervised, practical experience in governmental finance.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION. See Page 6 for final action.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED TO REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Vice Mayor Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Il.a. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating the month of
AUGUST as "CITY OF TAMARAC MONTH".
Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to Kathleen Goldstein, Principal, and Garie
Rose, Vice Principal, of Tamarac Elementary School.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
PUBLIC PA TIC PA ON - 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.
Marvin Seidel, Kings Point, expressed concerns regarding ambulance service.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 2, 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 7/12/95 regular City
Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7035 releasing warranty Letter of
Credit #32656 in the amount of $26,152.31 posted for public
improvements for the KINGS POINT LOMBARDY project located on the
northwest corner of Nob Hill Road and NW 80 Street.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-160-PASSED
C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7121 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Lennar Homes, Inc., for the WELDON PHASE 2 - ADDENDUM project for
sixty (60) residential water and sewer connections.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-95-161-PASSED
e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7132 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Martha Jean Eichelberg for the RADIATION THERAPY CENTER project
for one (1) non-residential water and sewer building connection and one
(1) irrigation connection.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-163-PASSED
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MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7134 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to accept and execute a blanket public safety ingress/egress
easement for the RADIATION THERAPY CENTER project (located at
7900 University Drive) to provide proper access to the property for
municipal services such as utility, canal, fire protection, police protection,
emergency and other public safety services.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-164-PASSED
g. MOTION TO ADAPT Temp._Reso. #7123 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute the following with Sam Butters and Nathan Butters for
the 67 STREET ROADWAY AND UTILITY project for installing,
maintaining and operating wastewater pump station, public, water and
wastewater utilities and infrastructures:
1) Tamarac Utilities West Pump Station and Utility Easement
2) Public Utility Easement
3) Tamarac Utilities West Water and Sewer Utility Easement
(the easements are located on the S and N Plat (Tamarac Business
Center) along NW 67 Street west of Nob Hill Road)
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-165-PASSED
h. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7119 repealing Resolution R-95-138
which approved an agreement with Robert K. Swarthout and authorizing
the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with James Duncan
and Associates for preparation of the City of Tamarac Evaluation and
Appraisal Report for the Comprehensive Plan as required by the State of
Florida for a cost of $20,224. funded from the Florida Department of
Community Affairs.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-95-166-PASSED
j. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. _Reso. _#7143 authorizing the appropriation of
law enforcement trust fund monies in the amount of $5,000 from Account
001-389-105 entitled Police Resources Available to Account
001-220-521-543 entitled Police Expense Account to fund educational
training of law enforcement personnel and City employees.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-167-PASSED
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2. M. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7140 authorizing the City Manager to
apply to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a grant in
the amount of $100,000 (with a City match of $50,000) for the
development of Tamarac parks to include a pavilion at Tamarac Sports
Complex and a fitness trail at Tamarac Park and other park elements.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-95-170-PASSED
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL of Consent Agenda Items 2.a., 2.b., 2.c., 2.e.,
2.f., 2.g., 2.h., 2.j. and 2.m., SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
2. d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7122 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with
Tamarac Business Center, Inc., for the TAMARAC BUSINESS CENTER,
INC. project for two (2) non-residential water and sewer connections.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION on Page 1 then APPROVED.
RESOLUTION-R-95-162-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7122 by Title.
After discussion, Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL subject to receipt of a Hold
Harmless Agreement, SECONDED by Vice Mayor Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
2. i. MOTION TO REPEAL Resolution R-95-85 which authorized the purchase
of four (4) NEC Notebook Computers from NECTECH Government
Operations.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION on Page 2 then APPROVED.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7148 by Title.
After discussion, Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm.
Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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2. k. MOTION TO ADOPT Tema. Roso. #7126 endorsing the Broward County
School District and Broward County Commission's position to support a one -cent
sales tax over a seven year time period with funds held in an
interest bearing trust account and spent only on specified school district projects.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION on Page 2 then APPROVED.
RESOLUTION-R-95-168-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7126 by Title.
After discussion, Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
2. I. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7139 authorizing the City Manager to
apply to the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, Inc., for a grant in
the amount of $20,000 (with a City match of $20,000) to fund one half of an
intern program as part of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association's
Internship Program to provide an advanced undergraduate or graduate student
the opportunity to gain supervised, practical experience in governmental finance.
REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION on Page 2 then APPROVED.
RESOLUTION-R-95-169-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7139 by Title.
After discussion, Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
3. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7150 awarding Bid 95-12 to Hardrives, Inc. of
Delray Beach, Florida, in the amount of $836,036.50 through a budget transfer of
$505,535.70 from the "Trafficways Improvement Fund," Account No. 144-888-541-99C
to "East-West Connector Road (N.W. 67th Street)," Account No. 144-888-541-6FB and
funds in the amount of $397,500.80 from the Utilities Water and Sewer Developer
Impact Fee, Account No. 432-872-588-99C to °N.W. 67th Street Water and Sewer
Improvements," Account No. 432-888-536-67M for furnishing all labor, material, tools
and equipment necessary for complete installation and construction of NW 67 STREET
ROADWAY AND UTILITIES.
APPROVE D-RESOLUTION-R-95-171-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7150 by Title.
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Gordon Sparks, City Engineer, said the City would save $90,000.00 and recommended
Approval.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
Dan Weekley, President of Weekley Asphalt Paving, stated concerns regarding the
decision.
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Discussion was held followed and a VOTE:
Comm. Schreiber
AYE
Comm. Machek
NAY
Comm. Mishkin
NAY
Vice Mayor Katz
ABSTAINED (See Attachment)
Mayor Abramowitz
AYE then WITHDRAWN
Mayor Abramowitz requested a VOTE to RECONSIDER.
Comm. Schreiber MOVED to RECONSIDER the VOTE, SECONDED by Comm.
Machek.
Comm. Schreiber
AYE
Comm. Machek
NAY
Comm. Mishkin
AYE
Vice Mayor Katz
ABSTAINED (See Attachment)
Mayor Abramowitz
AYE
Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
Comm. Schreiber
Comm. Machek
Comm. Mishkin
Vice Mayor Katz
Mayor Abramowitz
PUBLIC HEARI, NSS_- 10:00 A.M.
AYE
NAY
AYE
ABSTAINED (See Attachment)
AYE
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6. PUBLIC HEARING - M TION TQ ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1734 on first reading
amending Sections 24-1 and 24-434 of the Code to allow mini -warehouse self -
storage facilities to be permitted in the B-2 zoning district by Special Exception.
TABLED. Rescheduled for Regular City Commission Meeting, Wednesday,
September 13, 1995, at or after 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1734 by Title.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED TO TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
7. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1733 on first reading
deleting the current Section 24-581(a)(27) and creating a new Section
24-581(a)(27) to provide for updated parking requirements for mini -warehouse
self -storage facilities.
TABLED. Rescheduled for Regular City Commission Meeting, Wednesday,
September 13, 1996, at or after 7:30 P.M.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1733 by Title.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED TO TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8. QUASI-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7146 approving a site
plan for the construction of a 4900 square foot medical office facility at
RADIATION THERAPY CENTER, to be located east of University Drive and
north of NW 78 Street. Case No. 12-SP-95.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-173-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7145 by Title.
Ralph Iler, Architect, and Dr. Robert Pearson, Owner waived their Quasi -Judicial rights.
Jeffrey Miller, Director of Community Director, recommended Approval.
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Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no response.
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Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
9. QUA,51-JUDICIAL - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7144 approving a site
plan for construction of the AUTO SPA OF TAMARAC located on the south
side of Commercial Boulevard between NW 47 Court and NW 47 Terrace. Case
No. 6-SP-95.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-174-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7144 by Title.
Jeffrey Miller said Staff recommended Approval.
Sam Cantor, Partner, and Bruce Schreiber, Partner, waived their Quasi -Judicial rights.
Richard Berrie, Architect, waived his Quasi -Judicial rights.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing.
Walter Coghland, resident of Mainlands 5, related concerns pertaining to traffic on
Commercial Boulevard.
Mayor Abramowitz closed the public hearing with no further response.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
Mayor Abramowitz requested a recess at 10:45 a.m. and the Meeting reconvened at
10:50 a.m. with everyone in attendance.
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4. MQTI0N_T0_AD0PTTe-rnp, Rem.#7138 authorizing the City Manager to send
a proposed millage rate of 5.9999 to the Property Appraiser for Fiscal Year 1996
and set a date, time and place for the first budget public hearing.
APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-172-PASSED
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7138 by Title.
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, recommended Approval and said Stanley Hawthorne,
Finance Director, suggested the first Public Budget Hearing be scheduled for Monday,
September 11, 1995 at 5:05 P.M. in Commission Chambers.
Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Vice Mayor Katz.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
5, MQTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7149 authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute an agreement with Public Advertising and Patrick Media
Group for bus shelters for the City.
TABLED. Rescheduled for Regular City Commission Meeting, Wednesday,
September 13, 1995.
City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7149 by Title.
Vice Mayor Katz MOVED TO TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Machek.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
REPORTS
10. City Commission
Comm. Machek - thanked Dina M. McDermott, Assistant City Manager, for materials for
the display board, requested that BSO dispatch bike patrols to Greenbriar, Sunflower-
Heathgate and wished everyone a safe and healthy vacation.
Vice Mayor Katz - wished everyone a healthy and safe vacation.
Comm. Schreiber - wished a safe and healthy vacation to all and suggested having
more informational meetings.
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Comm. Mishkin - said he was going to the Florida League of Cities Convention, referred
to Mayor and Mrs. Abramowitz's White House trip and commented on signs on
roadways identifying Tamarac.
Mayor Abramowitz - commended George Maurer from Broward County, the person who
monitored the blasting on Land Section 7 and said BSO extended an invitation to visit
the new juvenile facility.
11. City Attorney - introduced Law Student Interns Joy Brockman, Craig Robertson
and Terry Swartz.
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12. City Manager - said the galvanized program was in Mainlands 11, 12 and 13
and smoke testing commenced with regard to sewers and the infiltration and inflow
program. He said the International Association of Firefighters contract was ratified,
Tamarac was issued a Class A Certification from Broward County and BSO said August
1 was "National Night Out".
Discussion followed regarding a Workshop to discuss EMS.
Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED the MEETING at 11:25 a.m.
Carol A. Evans, CIVIC
City Clerk
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