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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 23, 1998
Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City Commission, recessed
on Friday, September 18, 1998, to order on Wednesday, September 23, 1998, at
10:15 a.m., in Conference Room #1 of Tamarac City Hall.
PRFSFNT-
Mayor Joe Schreiber
Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin
Commissioner John E. McKaye
Commissioner Karen L. Roberts
Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof
ALSO PRESENT:
City Manager Robert S. Noe, Jr.
City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft
City Clerk Carol Gold
1. FY99 Budget Review and Markup: City Manager Noe reported there is
an additional $162,000 in revenue which was not previously considered.
There was discussion of a "City Hall in the Mall." Consensus was to
explore this later on. There was an expression of interest to provide full
time park security, rather than part time. There was an expression of
interest to decrease by 25% the proposed amount budgeted for modular
furniture in the City Managers Office and in the Personnel Department.
There were expressions of interest to fund an additional $9,000 Marquee
Park Sign and another $25,000 for additional aluminum bleachers at the
Sports Complex. There was an expression of interest to fund a full time
legal secretary for the City Attorney's Office. It was agreed the security
officer's position at the entrance to City Hall be eliminated after the new
-security system is completed. There was consensus to continue the
contractual agreement with lobbyist Mitch Caesar.
Commissioner McKaye left the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
2. Broward County League of Cities Training. This is being scheduled for
October 21, 1998.
Mayor Schreiber left the meeting at 12:25 p.m.
3. Sale of Land to City — Orovitz. After discussion, consensus was
disinterest in purchasing this property.
4. Census 2000. Community Development Director Miller reported his
department has agreed to participate in two programs sponsored by the
Census Bureau relating to the Census 2000.
5. Friedes Property. Community Development Director Miller reported the
Friedes Property located south of the City Municipal Complex is currently
for sale. Direction was given to investigate the situation.
6. Florida League of Cities "Great Floridians 2000 Program." There was
no interest in this program.
7. Charity Golden Corral 10/12/98. Commissioners agreed the Tamarac
Bulldogs would be their charity of choice.
8. Broward Meals on Wheels. Consensus was for Social Services to
proceed.
9. Direct Payment for Utility Billing. Finance is to proceed.
10. Schacknow. The Commission expressed no interest.
11. General Obligation Bonds. The preliminary financing timetable was
distributed.
12. Good Government Week. Public Information Officer Moore reported on
this event taking place October 23, 1998, at City Hall.
City Attorney Kraft indicated a Resolution declaring a State of Emergency in the
City of Tamarac due to hurricane warnings may be added to the agenda of the
Special Commission Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this evening.
There being no further business, Vice Mayor Mishkin adjourned the meeting.
Carol Gold,
City Clerk Y