HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-26 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop to order on Tuesday, May 26,
1998, at 9.30 a.m., in Conference Room #1 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 Northwest 88t"
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner John E.
McKaye, Commissioner Karen L. Roberts and Commissioner Marc Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney, Tim
Hemstreet, Assistant to the City Manager, Carol Gold, CMC/AAE, City Clerk and Marion
Swenson, Assistant City Clerk
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TAMARAC BULLETIN: Mayor Schreiber and the Commission commented on the
professionalism of the new Tamarac Means Business publication.
City Manager Noe congratulated Marion Swenson in her new position as Assistant City
Clerk.
1. MAY 27, 1998 COMMISSION AGENDA: Mayor Schreiber asked for clarification of
Item 7c, Temp. Reso. #8029 authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a "Tamarac
Water and Sewer Utility Easement" with Security Capital Atlantic, Inc., for CAMERON
GARDENS PROJECT (formerly known as Coral Cove), located on the southeast corner of
NW 81 st Street and Nob Hill Road. City Manager Noe responded to Mayor Schreiber's
concerns.
Mayor Schreiber asked for clarification of item 7k, regarding Temp. Reso. #8197, authorizing
the appropriate City officials to execute a three-year agreement with NABORS, GIBLIN &
NICKERSON for professional services to update and implement non -ad valorem special
assessments for funding of fire/rescue services and facilities, in particular, why the City could
not handle this in-house. City Manager Noe responded. Vice Mayor Mishkin questioned
whether the contract could be negotiated yearly instead of a three year period. Stanley
Hawthorne, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director explained the monetary benefit to the
City of negotiating a three year contract.
Mayor Schreiber questioned the necessity of item 10, Temp. Reso. #8256, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to file a formal complaint with the FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION regarding price rates for cable television service prepared and filed. Mr.
Hemstreet, Assistant to the City Manager responded.
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Commissioner Sultanof questioned the amount of noise that might be generated as a result
of item 7m, Temp. Reso. #8242, granting the approval of an Extended Hours Permit
requested by Richard Bloch to permit the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at
3224 West Commercial Boulevard d/b/a OASIS PUB located in the 3 Lakes Plaza Shopping
Center. Case 6-Z-98. Mr. Miller explained this was a change of ownership, and there have
been no complaints to date.
Commissioner Roberts asked for clarification regarding item 71, Temp. Reso. #8228,
authorizing the appropriate City officials to grant the Waiver of Fees in the amount of $1,500
for the WOODMONT TRACT 53 Variance Permit (Case No. 4-B-98) filed by Mr. & Mrs.
Richard Nemet of 7860 Nutmeg Way. (Case No. 12-MI-98)(Tabled on 5/13/98). Mr. Miller
explained that title insurance companies do not cover zoning issues in their title searches.
Commissioner Roberts questioned item 7n, Temp. Reso. #8130, authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute an agreement with TAMARAC SELF STORAGE for rental of a
storage unit for storing surplus equipment at a cost of $3,739 annually. Mr. Hemstreet,
Assistant to the City Manager responded that furniture and equipment would be held in the
storage facility until sold at auction. Tamarac Self Storage was the lowest responsive bidder.
Commissioner Roberts suggested that the City rent storage space on a monthly basis rather
than yearly.
2. SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION: City Manager Noe suggested that the
Commission decide what role the City should play in assisting citizens who are in need of
social services. Kathleen Margoles, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed the
Commission of the amount of time and paperwork involved in the administration of services.
She also advised as to agencies available to assist Tamarac citizens in need of special
services. Discussion was held regarding whether Tamarac should hire a person with service
delivery skills or someone who will be able to identify and find county, state, federal or private
services to satisfy the needs of citizens in Tamarac.
3. TELEVISE COMMISSION MEETINGS: Mayor Schreiber expressed an interest in having
the Tamarac City Commission meetings televised by MediaOne. Discussion was held
regarding the pros and cons of televising the meetings, with Vice Mayor Mishkin,
Commissioner Roberts and Commissioner Sultanof opposed to televising the meetings.
Mayor Schreiber and Commissioner McKaye were in favor of televising the meetings.
4. PAUSE FOR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Schreiber expressed an interest in the
National Flag Day Foundation, Inc.'s 19th annual National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance
program of national unity. Mr. Hemstreet said that June 14, 1998 is Flag Day and he would
have the Public Information Officer issue a press release to Channel 19. Mayor Schreiber
will make a presentation of a proclamation at the appropriate Commission meeting.
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City Manager Noe reminded everyone of the Special Meeting on Thursday, May 28, 1998, at
9:30 a.m. Mr. Noe stated that Senator Campbell will be here on June 10, 1998 to address
the Commission. A Commission workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 1998, at 10:30
a.m., in Conference Room #1. Mr. Noe stated that the groundbreaking for Hiatus Road is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 11:30 a.m.
Vice Mayor Mishkin stated that he was happy to see Commissioner Sultanof back.
With no further discussion, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the workshop at 10:35 a.m.
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Carol Gold, MC/AAE
City Clerk
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