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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 1 6/21 /99 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 2 6/21 /99 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. 3 6/21 /99 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. OU4-0—�v Carol Gold, CMC/AAE City Clerk 4 6/21 /99 1 1