HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-21 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1999
CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Schreiber called the workshop to order on Monday, June 21,
1999, at 9:30 a.m. in Conference Room #1 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue,
Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner Edward C.
Partner, Commissioner Karen L. Roberts and Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: Robert S. Noe, Jr., City Manager, Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney, Tim
Hemstreet, Assistant City Manager and Carol Gold, City Clerk.
City Manager Noe introduced Management Intern Kristen McKew.
1. 6/23/99 Agenda Items:
Mayor Schreiber questioned Item 7(h), and the cost of replacing the recycling
truck. Item 7(h), TEMPORARY RESOLUTION #8623, authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute an Agreement between the City of Tamarac
and All Service Refuse Company for the lease of a Recycling Truck.
Vice Mayor Mishkin asked if the City was gaining from recycling. Commissioner
Sultanof said recycling is mandated. Public Works Operations Manager
Greenspan responded to all questions and thanked Public Works Recycling
Coordinator DuPuis for keeping Tamarac in compliance and his interaction with
the residents. Commissioner Roberts congratulated Public Works Recycling
Coordinator DuPuis, and said she heard good things from the residents and All
Service Refuse about the recycling program in Tamarac. Mayor Schreiber said
Public Works Recycling Coordinator DuPuis is doing a great job.
Vice Mayor Mishkin said many residents do not understand recycling, and
suggested that Tamarac attempt to present information to the residents in a
bilingual format. Commissioner Sultanof agreed and suggested starting with
educational meetings in English and Spanish. Commissioner Sultanof asked that
residents be informed not to place recycled materials in plastic bags, because
the bags get caught in the conveyor belts and jam the machinery.
Commissioner Portner questioned Item 7(g), TEMPORARY RESOLUTION
#8534, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to award Bid No. 99-08B to U.S.
Environmental Group, Inc., for Diesel Fuel Storage Tank Replacements at
Broward Sheriff's Office and City Hall; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to
execute an agreement between the City of Tamarac and U.S. Environmental
Group, Inc.; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $63,95000.
Commissioner Partner asked whether the tanks can be lined the way the sewer
pipes are and Public Works Operations Manager Greenspan responded.
Mayor Schreiber asked about Item #8, TEMPORARY ORDINANCE #1839, first
reading, amending Chapter 14 entitled, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic", Article
entitled, "In General", creating Section 14-6 entitled, "Prohibition of Heavy
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Commercial Truck Traffic" prohibiting heavy commercial truck traffic on NW 108
Terrace/NW 80 Street; Case No. 11-Z-97.
Mayor Schreiber said all the traffic on McNab and NW 108th was supposed to
turn right, not just heavy truck traffic. Commissioner Sultanof asked Community
Development Director Miller to check with Broward County to make sure they are
of the same opinion as Tamarac, and Community Development Director Miller
said the Ordinance prohibits heavy trucks but there will be a left turn lane for
residents of the area, and delivery trucks will be allowed. Mayor Schreiber asked
about enforcement, and Community Development Director Miller responded.
Mayor Schreiber questioned Item #10, TEMPORARY RESOLUTION #8649,
relating to the construction and funding of water distribution facilities and
wastewater collection facilities; describing the property to be located within the
proposed North Section 7 Assessment Area; determining the estimated cost of
the water distribution facilities and wastewater collection facilities; determining
that certain real property will be specially benefited by the water distribution
facilities and wastewater collection facilities; establishing the method of
assessing the costs of the water distribution facilities and wastewater collection
facilities against the real property that will be specially benefited thereby;
establishing other terms and conditions of the assessments; directing the City
Manager to prepare a tentative assessment roll based upon the methodology set
forth herein; establishing a public hearing to consider imposition of the proposed
assessments and the method of their collection; directing the provision of notice
in connection therewith.
Utilities Director Woika responded and gave a presentation.
2. Redevelopment
a) Staff report: Community Development Director Miller, Planning
and Zoning Manager King, and Economic Development Specialist Reed gave a
presentation on the various sites available to be annexed, and the financial
impact of each to the City. There was lengthy discussion about the feasibility of
annexing these properties. Mayor Schreiber questioned whether the City can be
forced to annex property, and City Attorney Kraft responded. Commissioner
Porkner said Tamarac needs to look at all opportunities and develop land to bring
additional revenue into the City, and he suggested looking at the Executive
Airport area, Kozy Kampers, Mira Lago and Twin Lakes properties. Mayor
Schreiber asked if we could get financial support from the County. Vice Mayor
Mishkin asked if a cost study had been done, and Community Development
Director Miller responded in the affirmative, and addressed the Commissioners'
comments. There was discussion about entering into an agreement with
Broward County for them to maintain their sewer systems.
Mayor Schreiber said the Commission has an obligation to use the residents'
money wisely and to provide services, and if we can get financial support from
the County it may be worthwhile to annex the property. Commissioner Roberts
said the Airport and State Road 7 may be potential areas to look at and
Commissioner Sultanof agreed. Sam Butters offered some suggestions to the
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Commission. Commissioner Sultanof questioned the residential area at the
Airport property. He said there were some traffic problems there in the past and
the airport has become extremely active. Mayor Schreiber asked about legal
ramifications if the residents do not want to be annexed, and City Attorney Kraft
responded.
Community Development Director Miller said if there are 2-3 areas that the
Commission would like to work on, Community Development will come back in a
few months after having had the opportunity to assess these areas. City
Manager Noe said some analysis and negotiations with the County need to be
done. Mayor Schreiber asked for an expression of interest from the Commission
to move forward and Commissioner Portner, Vice Mayor Mishkin, Commissioner
Roberts, and Commissioner Sultanof all agreed that the Airport, State Road 7
and Mira Lago should be looked at. Commissioner Portner also asked to have
the Kozy Kamper area looked at.
3. CRA Changes: Community Development Director Miller gave a
presentation. Mayor Schreiber asked who established the Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the City, and Community Development
Director Miller responded the City Commission does. There was discussion
about Broward County strengthening their restrictions. Assistant City Manager
Hemstreet said the purpose of this item is to inform the Commission that there
will be a County Commission meeting on June 29t", at which time municipalities
involved will be represented. Vice Mayor Mishkin suggested a copy of
Community Development Director Miller's letter be sent to the Broward League.
4. CDBG — Wastewater Extension Project: Utilities Director Woika,
Support Services Manager Wilder, and Utilities Engineer Rabbat gave a
presentation and there was discussion about different financing options available
for the residents. Commissioner Partner said he attended the meeting at which
Utilities Director Woika presented these options to the residents and there was
no opposition. Commissioner Roberts asked how much the pro -rated amount
would be and Utilities Director Woika responded. City Manager Noe
recommended proceeding with the program and requiring the residents involved
to connect immediately upon completion. Mayor Schreiber asked for an
expression of interest and all agreed to move forward with the pro -rated plan,
based on $2,000.00.
5. 44t" Street — Lauderhill — Street Widening/Utilities: City Manager Noe
gave a presentation. Utilities Director Woika gave a presentation. There was
discussion about which City would maintain the water line and responsibility in
case of damage caused due to a break in the line. Public works Director Verma
gave a presentation and thanked Jim Berkman for his work on the project.
6. Senior and Community Center — Update: Parks and Recreation
Director Margoles gave a presentation and said the permits have not been
issued by the South Florida Water Management District yet. There was
discussion about this and City Manager Noe said the City of Tamarac has
stringent regulations and the City is forcing its own project to comply with these
regulations.
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Commissioner Sultanof said he had some inquiries relating to the Lighthouse for
the Blind, and he would like the Commission to think about this.
Mayor Schreiber said there has been a request by the Charter Board to meet
with the Commission regarding their recommendations for revising the Charter.
City Manager Noe spoke about proper protocol at City functions. Effective July
4, the City, upon writing to State and Local Officials, will say that on behalf of the
City Commission they are invited to a particular event, and if they plan on
attending to please notify the Public Information Officer. The listing order of the
Officials will be the Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Commission, then invited guests
(Federal, State, County and Local). Commissioner Roberts asked if
communication between the Public Information Officer and the Events
Coordinator exists and City Manager Noe responded. Commissioner Sultanof
asked if there would be a provision made for elected officials who may have to
speak out of the order in which they are scheduled, and Mayor Schreiber
responded.
There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the Workshop
Meeting at 11:40 a.m.
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Carol Gold, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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