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Home My WebLink About1995-12-13 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1995 CALL TQ ORDER; Mayor Abramowitz called the Regular Meeting to order on Wednesday, December 13, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. in Commission Chambers of Tamarac, City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. PRESENT: Mayor Norman Abramowitz Commissioner John E. McKaye 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, Office Specialist PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the Pledge of Allegiance. Tape 1 Mayor Abramowitz introduced the wife of Comm. McKaye and the President and Second Vice President of the Boulevards. He referred to Resolutions regarding Home Rule and the Everglades, $.25 phone calls in the Tri-County area, a Certificate of Appreciation from Broward County to Comm. McKaye and removing litter. Comm. Schreiber MOVED to APPOINT a Vice Mayor but the MOTION DIED for lack of a SECOND. CON$ENT.AGENDA 5. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 5, 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. City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 2 d. MO1QN TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7276 authorizing the appropriate City officials to refund impact fees paid in the amount of $16,622.60 to Program Underwriters, Inc., for water and sewer, future traffic needs and traffic signalization needs with funding from Account 620-220-008 entitled Future Traffic Signal, Account 144-363-430 entitled Traffic Improvement, Account 432-363-320 entitled Water and Account 432-363-325 entitled Sewer. REMOVED for discussion. (See Page 7 for final action) Comm. Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Comm. Machek. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE g. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7142 authorizing the appropriate City officials to approve a grant of $15,000 to defray moving and relocation expenses for Florida Mirror, Inc., to relocate to the Ferguson Enterprises Building at 9439 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac with funding from Account 001-872-975 entitled General Contingency. REMOVED for discussion. (See Page 7 for final action) Comm. Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Comm. Machek. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE k. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7290 granting a one (1) year time extension for final site plan approval for Phase 1 and a four (4) year time extension for Phase II for the WOODMONT GARDENS ACLF located south of Southgate Boulevard and east of Pine Island Road. Case No. 41- SP-95. REMOVED for discussion. (See Pages 7 and 8 for final action) Comm. Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Comm. Machek. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 1 1 1 City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 3 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7291 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Carr Smith Associates to provide professional services for the proposed Roller Hockey Arena at TRACT 27 SPORTS COMPLEX for an amount not to exceed $29,920 with funding from Account 142-888-572-63G entitled Roller Hockey. REMOVED for discussion. (See Page 8 for final action) Comm. Schreiber MOVED to REMOVE for discussion, SECONDED by Comm. Machek. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation congratulating HEATHER EWING and KATIE FRAZIER for being crowned 1995 State Junior Orange Bowl Princesses. Mayor Abramowitz presented proclamations to Heather Ewing and Katie who thanked Lauren Scott and the City. 2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating Wednesday, December 13, 1995 as "OPERATION BOOTSTRAP DAY" Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to BSO Chief, Michael Goldstein. 3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation designating Wednesday, December 13, 1995 as "SENIORS AND LAWMEN TOGETHER DAY". Mayor Abramowitz presented the proclamation to BSO Chief, Michael Goldstein. N-RLICPARTICIPATION 4. 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 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. There was no public participation. City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 4 Mayor Abramowitz requested a recess at 7:26 P.M. and the meeting reconvened at 7:30 P.M. with everyone in attendance. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:3Q,P.M. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7278 electing a uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem special assessments authorized in Florida Statutes Section 197.3632, as amended, levied within the incorporated area of the City of Tamarac, stating a need for such levy to fund fire/rescue services and facilities commencing with the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1996. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-295 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7278 by Title. Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. Mayor Abramowitz opened the public hearing. Herb Hayes, resident of Section 20, questioned the difference between a special assessment and stormwater fees and discussion followed. Mayor Abramowitz closed the public hearing. Tape 2 7. PUBLIC HEARING - MQIIQN TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1739, on second reading amending Section 10-186 of the Code entitled Private Accessways designating the Chief Building Official responsible for issuing permits for construction or expansion of private driveways and inspection of such construction. APPROVED-ORDINANCE-0-95-17 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Ord. #1739 by Title. Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. Mayor Abramowitz opened and closed the public hearing with no discussion. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE END OF PUBLIC yF RA INGS City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 5 CONSENT AGENDA 5. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 5, 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) 11/08/95 - Regular Meeting 2) 11/13/95 - Special Meeting 3) 12/04/95 - Special Meeting APPROVED 5.a.1., 5.a.2. and 5.a.3. b. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7279 declaring the Sunday before the official national holiday as, "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Keep the Dream Alive Countywide Tribute Day, January 14, 1996", joining the Tribute Committee and all cities in Broward County in bringing all communities together. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-285 C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7277 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Broward County for grant funding in the amount of $10,792 from the Broward County Recycling Grant Program for the eighth year. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-286 e. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7288 approving the purchase of a Toro Workman utility vehicle from Hector Turf Company utilizing Federal Supply Schedule Contract F41999-91-D-6079 for a total cost of $15,910.13 with funding from Account 001-555-572-643 entitled Machinery and Equipment. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-288 f. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7292 authorizing the appropriate City officials to reimburse N & S Butters Company for professional and construction services in the development of NW 67 STREET in the amount of $47,800 with funding from Account 144-888-5416F-B entitled East West Connector Road - Northwest 67th Street. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-289 City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 6 h. Mom( TIQN TO ADOPT Tem�Reso. #7259 authorizing deannexation of the NW 44 STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY between NW 64 Avenue and Rock Island Road and endorsing the City of Lauderhill's special act request to the Broward County Legislative Delegation to annex and receive the ownership and maintenance of this right-of-way. (tabled on 11/22/95) APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-290 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7275 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Tamarac Utilities West Water and Sewer Utility Easement with the City of Lauderhill for the NW 44 STREET 12-INCH WATER MAIN required for installing, maintaining and operating water and sewer utilities and infrastructures. The easements are located on a portion of the north side of NW 44 Street between NW 64 Avenue and Rock Island Road. (tabled on 11/22/95) APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-291 MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. teso. #7249 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Water and Sewer Developer's Agreement with Arch Aluminum and Glass Company, Inc., for the ARCH ALUMINUM project located on the south side of NW 67 Street between Nob Hill Road and Hiatus Road. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-292 Comm. McKaye MOVED APPROVAL of Consent Agenda Items 5.a.1., 5.a.2., 5.a.3., 5.b., 5.c., 5.e., 5.f., 5.g., 5.h., 5.i. and 5.j., SECONDED by Comm. Machek, VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 5. d. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #7276 authorizing the appropriate City officials to refund impact fees paid in the amount of $16,622.60 to Program Underwriters, Inc., for water and sewer, future traffic needs and traffic signalization needs with funding from Account 620-220-008 entitled Future Traffic Signal, Account 144-363-430 entitled Traffic Improvement, Account 432-363-320 entitled Water and Account 432-363-325 entitled Sewer. REMOVED on Pages 1 and 2 then APPROVED. RESOLUTION-R-95-287 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7276 by Title. 'J 1 1 City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 7 Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. City Manager Noe recommended Approval and City Attorney Kraft and Finance Director Stanley Hawthorne concurred and referenced, Section 10.293(e) of the Code. Lyle] I =F ALL VOTED AYE 5. g. MOTION TO ADOPT TemptQso.,#7142 authorizing the appropriate City officials to approve a grant of $15,000 to defray moving and relocation expenses for Florida Mirror, Inc., to relocate to the Ferguson Enterprises Building at 9439 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac with funding from Account 001-872-975 entitled General Contingency. REMOVED on Page 2 then TABLED. City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7142 by Title. City Manager Noe recommended Tabling to next regular Commission meeting, Wednesday, January 10, 1996. Comm. Machek MOVED to TABLE, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 5. k. MOTION TQ ADQPT Temp. Reso. #7290 granting a one (1) year time extension for final site plan approval for Phase 1 and a four (4) year time extension for Phase II for the WOODMONT GARDENS ACLF located south of Southgate Boulevard and east of Pine Island Road. Case No. 41-SP-95. REMOVED on Page 2 then APPROVED. RESOLUTION-R-95-293 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7290 by Title. Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. VOTE: 1 I_1I ILM919 :4 31_\'14 City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 8 5. I. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp, Re$% #7291 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute an agreement with Carr Smith Associates to provide professional services for the proposed Roller Hockey Arena at TRACT 27 SPORTS COMPLEX for an amount not to exceed $29,920 with funding from Account 142-888-572-63G entitled Roller Hockey. REMOVED on Pages 2 and 3 then APPROVED. RESOLUTION-R-95-294 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7291 by Title. Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Mishkin. Discussion followed on funding and Carr Smith. City Manager Noe stated the selection was due to expediency. There was further discussion pertaining to obtaining a grant and a boccie court. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE END OF CONSENT AGENDA 8. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #7295 authorizing the issuance of taxable water and sewer utility revenue refunding bonds, Series 1996, to refund the City's outstanding water and sewer utility revenue refunding bonds, Series 1985. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-296 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7295 by Title. Comm. Schreiber MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Machek. Finance Director Stanley Hawthorne stated there would be a total aggregate savings of approximately $1.5 Million over several years. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 9. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem. Reso. #73QO appointing one member to the Parks and Recreation Board. APPROVED-RESOLUTION-R-95-297 City Attorney Kraft read Temp. Reso. #7300 by Title. City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 9 Comm. Machek MOVED APPROVAL, SECONDED by Comm. Schreiber. Comm. Machek MOVED to APPOINT Jerry Blackmore to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term to expire 12/1/96, SECONDED by Comm. Mishkin. VOTE: REPORT 10. City Commission Comm. McKaye - wished everyone happy holidays. ALL VOTED AYE Comm. Machek - wished everyone a safe happy holiday and reminded all to attend the Holiday Lighting ceremonies at Tamarac Park on Saturday evening, December 16, 1995. Comm. Schreiber - referenced a newspaper article pertaining to individuals being able to speak with elected officials outside of a public forum and wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Comm. Mishkin - remarked about BSO's involvement when his wife's car was stolen, the boccie courts, welcomed John McKaye to the Commission and wished everyone a happy holiday. Mayor Abramowitz - recommended that the Italian -American Club send a written request for the boccie court and said the Multi -Purpose Center complied 100% with regard to staffs records. Tape 3 Mayor Abramowitz complimented the Park and Recreation staff, said President Clinton requested his presence in Washington, commended the City Commissioners for their assistance and cooperation, referenced EMS and employee insurance. He reminded everyone about the late Vice Mayor Irving Katz's Memorial Service and tree planting on Thursday, December 14 at 3:00 P.M. and the 4:00 P.M. Broward Delegation meeting in Chambers. He also wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season. City Commission Regular Meeting 12/13/95 Page 10 11, City AftorM City Attorney Kraft - no report. 12. City Manager City Manager Noe wished everyone a happy holiday. With no further discussion, Mayor Abramowitz adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. orman Abramowitz ayor Carol A. Evans, CIVIC City Clerk CITY OF TAMAItAC APPROVED AT MEERN OF 1