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Home My WebLink About1998-11-25 - City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes1 11 CITY OF TAMARAC REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING CITY HALL CHAMBERS WEDNESDAY, November 25, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular meeting to order on Wednesday, November 25, 1998, at 9:00 A.M. in the Commission Chambers of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner John E. McKaye and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof ABSENT AND EXCUSED FOR CAUSE: Commissioner Karen L. Roberts ALSO PRESENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney and Marion Swenson, Assistant City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Schreiber called for the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PRESENTATION: Charles Nelson and Fred Bellis, of the Property Appraiser's office gave a presentation and addressed questions from Commissioners. Representatives of the Broward County Tax Appraiser's Office will be in Tamarac City Hall on December 8, 1998, January 22, 1999, February 9, 1999 and March 1, 1999, to assist people in filing for Homestead Exemption. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Shirley Ludin, 5190 Sabal Palm Boulevard, Tamarac, FL, spoke about the noise from trash and recycling trucks arriving before 7:00 a.m. Mayor Schreiber asked City Manager Noe to instruct All Service Refuse to comply with the Tamarac Code. Walter Coghlan, 4806 NW 49 Court, Tamarac, FL, spoke about complaints from the Presidents' Council because the City did not erect "Welcome to Tamarac" signs east of the turnpike and at the entranceway to the City near the Fire Station. He also received complaints about the crews not doing a good job of cleaning up after they mow. Mayor Schreiber asked City Manager Noe to make a note of Mr. Coghlan's concerns. REPORTS 3. Commission Reports: Commissioner McKaye had no report. He wished everyone a good Thanksgiving. 1 Vice Mayor Mishkin reported a presentation hosted by the Department of Elder Affairs, Area on Aging, and SHINE will be held in the Commission Chambers on December 3, 1998, on the new Medicare Plus Choice law, which will become effective on January 1, 1999. He urged everyone to attend. Vice Mayor Mishkin asked everyone to drive safely tomorrow, Thanksgiving Day. Commissioner Sultanof endorsed the comments of Vice Mayor Mishkin and also urged everyone to attend the presentation because Medicare is changing. He reminded everyone about the Turkey Trot and acknowledged that staff worked very hard to put it together. Commissioner Sultanof addressed Mr. Coghlin's comments, and in accordance with the City's landscaping program, each section of the City will be done. Commissioner Sultanof encouraged residents to call or come to the City if they have concerns, that the Mayor and Commissioners will address their issues, and the Tamarac staff is one of the best in the county. Mayor Schreiber suggested bringing Commission meetings to various sites in the City, bringing the meetings to the public. He reminded everyone that the Turkey Trot had about 600-700 participants last year and it is a great event. Mayor Schreiber wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving Holiday. 4. City Attorney. City Attorney Kraft said the Hiatus Road Project had several parcels that needed to be put together, and the Sani Pip parcel was taken through eminent domain. After the parties come to an agreement it will be brought before the commission, and the property will then be assembled and all the property will be where it needs to be. City Attorney Kraft wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. 5. City, Manager. City Manager Noe welcomed Marion Swenson, Assistant City Clerk, and congratulated the Finance Department on their 101h FGOA Certificate of Achievement, in particular Bill Nealon, Angie Losasso, Tessie Gross, and Thelma Fagelbaum for their efforts. City Manager Noe said that at the last Commission meeting, the Fire Department was authorized to disperse excess equipment to Central America. The Fire Safety/Smoke Detector project will take place on January 30, 1999 at Tamarac Lakes North and the Boulevards. The Fire Department delivered thanksgiving meals donated by employees and residents to families identified by Social Services. Six hundred (600) residents and employees received flu shots on November 13, 1998, and there will be a meeting in the Chambers on December 3, 1998 regarding the Medicare Plus Choice Program. City Manager Noe wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. CONSENT AGENDA 6. Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Vice Mayor Mishkin, moved for adoption of the Consent Agenda. On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes," Commissioner Sultanof "yes," Commissioner McKaye "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes." Motion carried. a. Minutes of the November 10, 1998 Commission meeting. APPROVED 6 b. Temporary Resolution #8429 authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve a 25% increase in premium for the renewal of the City's Dental Insurance Program with the Prudential Insurance Company. RESOLUTION R-98-337 C. Temporary Resolution #8435, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to accept a Bill of Sale Absolute from Discount Auto Parts, for the water distribution and sewage collection system improvements installed for the Discount Auto Parts Project, located at 7500 West Commercial Boulevard for City ownership. RESOLUTION R-98-338 d. Temporary Resolution #8322, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a "Tamarac Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with McDonald's Corporation for the McDonald's Corporation Project, located on the northwest corner of Commercial Boulevard and University Drive, to allow legal access by City Utility Personnel for installing, maintaining, and operating the water distribution system. RESOLUTION R-98-339 e. Temporary Resolution #8436, to authorize the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute a First Amendment to the Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with McNab Joint Venture for the Wendy's at McNab Marketplace Project, located on the West Side of University Drive and North of McNab Road, changing the legal description of the project site. RESOLUTION R-98-340 f. Temporary Resolution #8421, authorizing appropriate City Officials to execute Phase II of the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office (BCPA) and the City of Tamarac for the Parcel and Easement Mapping Project of the City of Tamarac at a cost of forty-two thousand ($42,000) dollars to the City of Tamarac and at a cost of Thirty-nine ($39,000) dollars to the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office (BCPA), for a total project cost of eighty-one thousand ($81,000) dollars for the development of common geographic data for the Respective Geographic Information Systems (GIS); Case No. 21-MI-98. RESOLUTION R-98-341 g. Temporary Resolution #8426, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to purchase a Toro Sand Pro and a Toro Workman Vehicle from Hector Turf Company, utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) contract #GS-07F-8722D, and a competitive quote for a Rahn Infield Conditioner not available on the GSA contract, at a combined cost not to exceed $22,169.92, approving funding from the appropriate Parks and Recreation Account. RESOLUTION R-98-342 h. Temporary Resolution #8444, approving the purchase of tires from Waleen Tire Company, utilizing State of Florida Contract #863-000-95-1 for a total not to exceed $30,000 annually, approving funding from the appropriate accounts. RESOLUTION R-98-343 END OF CONSENT AGENDA K, 7. Temporary Resolution #8448, approving certain streets for resurfacing; approving the agreement to award the resurfacing contract to Pan American Construction, LP in an amount not to exceed $688,930.00. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8448 by title. Vice Mayor Mishkin, seconded by Commissioner Sultanof, moved for adoption. Public Works Director Verma gave a presentation. On roll call, Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes," Commissioner McKaye "yes," Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes," and Mayor Schreiber "yes." Motion carried. RESOLUTION R98-344 8. Temporary Resolution #8460 authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute an agreement concerning the selection of a Health Insurance Provider for City employees effective January 1, 1999; providing for the continuation of the existing cost allocation of the Health Insurance Premium between the City and Employees; approving the appropriate budgetary transfers of funds. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8460 by title. Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved for adoption. On roll call, Commissioner McKaye voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION R98-345 9. Tem ora Resolution #8463 authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute Change Order No. 2 to the City's contract with Smith and Company, Inc., to accommodate the undergrounding of powerlines along Hiatus road; address the increase in earthwork quantities due to unforeseen soil conditions, address increase and decrease to plan quantities, extend the contract date for substantial completion to January 29, 1999 and authorize construction activities on this project between 7:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8463 by title. Brian Mershon of Carr Smith Corradino gave a presentation. There was discussion about the extended contract date and authorization to begin construction activities on the project at 7:00 A.M. Vice Mayor Mishkin, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved for adoption. On roll call, Commissioner McKaye voted "yes", Vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. RESOLUTION R98-346 PUBLIC HEARINGS 9:30 A.M. 10. Tem ora Ordinance #1830, second reading, amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article III, Pension Plan, Section 16-191(a)(4), participation, to provide Administrative Category Employees the option to participate or not participate in the Tamarac Employees Pension Plan. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance #1830 by title on second reading. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing, and with no one wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved for adoption on second reading. On roll call, Vice Mayor Mishkin voted "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. 4 1 1 1 END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 11. TEMPORARY RESOLUTION #8402, approving 401(a) money purchase retirement plans for the administrative employees through the International City Management Association (ICMA) Retirement Corporation. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution #8402 by title. Commissioner Sultanof, seconded by Commissioner McKaye, moved approval. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner McKaye "yes", vice Mayor Mishkin "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried. There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. )dzo� Carol Gold, C C/AAE City Clerk / • w . w w MAYOR CITY OF TAMARAC APPROM =MEMEnNNG I.7