HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-29 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1996
CALL TO QRDER: Mayor Abramowitz called the Workshop to order on Monday,
January 29, 1996, at 9:30 A.M. in Conference Room #1, 7525 Northwest 88th Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Sharon Machek
Commissioner John E. McKaye
Commissioner Larry Mishkin
Commissioner Joseph Schreiber
ALSO PRESENT:
Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager
Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney
Dina M. McDermott, Assistant City Manager
Susan Sinclair, Risk Manager
Kathleen Margoles, Social Services Coordinator
Phyllis Polikoff, Office Specialist
Tape 1
Mayor Abramowitz requested an ordinance to prohibit net fishing and advised that the
Citizens on Patrol Program commenced with members finding a stolen vehicle.
1. Health Insurance Update: Catastrophic Insurance.
V/M Machek requested all documentation, correspondence and complaints from October,
1995, to the present date between HIP and the State, documentation regarding why HIP's
insurance was denied and clarification if PPO enrollment was not filed by February 1. Ms.
Sinclair was present to discuss the triple options, primary physicians and deductibles.
2. Charter Changes
There was discussion to change the Charter Board to an appointed body which would
meet every three years.
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Ms. McDermott referenced election dates and deadlines to put items on the ballot and Mr.
Noe stated that the entire Charter should be revised. Discussion followed on Charter
revisions, maximum amount of words allowed on a ballot, agendizing the previously
discussed Temporary Ordinances for another Workshop and Carla Coleman.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would contact Ms. Coleman and would report back to the City
Manager and Commissioners.
3. Social Services Bus Update
Mr. Noe advised that a van was approved in the budget and Ms. Margoles stated a bus
would accommodate more people, eliminate a waiting list and she referred to shopping,
medical trips and difficulties regarding the van. Discussion followed on Broward County's
Transit System and a minimal fee for riding the bus.
Mayor Abramowitz recommended purchasing a bus and requested a Consensus. V/M
Machek and Commissioners McKaye, Mishkin and Schreiber concurred.
4. Hiatus Road - Engineering/Right-of-Way
Mr. Noe advised that staff was negotiating a contract with Carr Smith and also assisting
with right-of-way acquisitions and both would be presented in the near future.
5. City Hall Parking Lot - Lights Update
Mr. Noe referenced lighting standards and said that Public Works was changing the lights,
as needed, at a lower cost. Mayor Abramowitz said the lights should be left on at night
and discussion followed.
Tape 3
Mayor Abramowitz requested a recess at 10:55 A.M. and the Workshop reconvened at
11:05 A.M. with everyone in attendance.
Discussion was held on annexation, unincorporated Broward County and home rule. V/M
Machek referred to the Broward League of Cities and a meeting at Coconut Creek. City
Attorney Kraft read Chapter 171, Florida State Statutes, and Mayor Abramowitz stated
that 25 Broward County cities were opposed to mandatory annexation.
There was further discussion regarding the Charter and Carla Coleman.
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6. City Manager Evaluation
Mr. Noe referenced the Resolution hiring him and, said to date, he had not been
evaluated.
Comm. Schreiber commented on Mr. Noe's letter, accomplishments and performance. He
said the only problem was a failure to communicate in a timely manner and to give
updates on what was happening in the City.
Mayor Abramowitz disagreed and stated the City was doing well because of Mr. Noe. He
said the City Manager's office was non -political and he had no problem with a pay
increase.
Comm. Mishkin concurred and stated he and Mr. Noe started about the same time an
worked well together. He said his biggest concern was Mr. Noe's prioritizations and he
would suppori a pay increase.
Tape 4
Discussion followed on evaluations and Mayor Abramowitz requested that Mr. Noe
provide a current City Manager pay survey.
Comm. McKaye said in the past he had been involved with evaluations and contact with
Mr. Noe had been positive.
V/M Machek said Mr. Noe took politics out of the office, was honest with the elected
officials, public, and his staff was very competent. She commended him on the budget
and goals but that she was concerned about his communication methods. She said he
did a wonderful job in two years and there was no problem giving him a pay increase.
There was discussion regarding Mr. Noe's attendance when a pay increase would be
discussed.
Mr. Noe commented on the City of Hollywood, communication methods and priorities and
referenced Hiatus Road, Emergency Medical Services and lap top computers.
Comm. Mishkin requested frequent updates at Commission meetings.
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With no other business, Mayor Abramowitz Adjourned the Workshop at 12:30 P.M.
Carol A. Evans, CIVIC
City Clerk
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