HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-10-27 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1998
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop to order on Tuesday, October
27, 1998, at 9:35 a.m. in Conference Room #1 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th
Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Larry Mishkin, Commissioner John E.
McKaye, 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
2. Investment Advisory Committee. Herman Gross, Chairman of the
Investment Advisory Committee, gave a presentation to the City Commission
indicating that City investment practices be expanded, answered questions and
urged better communication with the City. Leo Platz, Committee member also
addressed the Commission. Ivan Perrone, Interim Treasurer, and City Manager
Noe explained the City's investment policy.
1. Proiect Manaaement Services for Senior/Community Center.
Kathleen Margoles, Director of Parks and Recreation, addressed the
Commission regarding construction of the new Senior and Community Center
and introduced Thomas Berley and Larry Roemer, Project Directors with the
Division of Building Construction, Department of Management Services, State of
Florida. An overview of their services was presented and Commission questions
were answered. Vice Mayor Mishkin requested an indemnification clause be
added to the contract. City Attorney Kraft responded to the legal issue of
indemnification. The majority of the Commission's expressions of interest were
favorable to the agreement.
3. 10/28 City Commission Agenda Items.
a. Purchasing Card. Lynda Flurry, Purchasing/Contracts Manager, gave a
presentation, enumerating the benefits of procurement cards and addressed
questions from the Commission.
b. Building _Lease. Paul Gioia, Building Official, and Lynda Flurry,
Purchasing/Contracts Manager, explained the components of the lease and
the time frame for moving the Building Department from City Hall.
c. Installation of Pavers at City Hall. Jim Berkman, Public Works
Coordinator, provided samples of the pavers, recommended job completion in
9 days and addressed questions.
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Mayor Schreiber called for a recess at 11:05 a.m. The meeting reconvened at
11:20 a.m. with everyone present.
Commissioner Roberts questioned the cost factor in Item #61, Temporary
Resolution #8405, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to award the request
for Letters of Interest (LOI) #98-L-32 and execute an agreement to HBI Planning
Services, Inc. to provide Development of Urban Design Guidelines for Tamarac
Commerce Park, for a cost not to exceed twenty-four thousand eight -hundred
and ninety dollars ($24,890). Community Development Director Miller
responded.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned Item #6o, Temporary Resolution #8428,
approving a request from Tamarac Chamber of Commerce to waive all permit
fees for their carnival; providing for conditions of approval. It was agreed that in
the future, the fees would not be waived if permits were not requested prior to the
event.
Maria Swanson, Personnel Director presented Item #6q, Temporary Resolution
#8431, amending the City's revised Personnel Manual by adopting the Equal
Employment Opportunity and Prohibited Discrimination Policy. There was
discussion regarding the City's Personnel Manual.
City Manager Noe addressed Item #6r, Temporary Resolution #8430, appointing
Margaret A. McGarrity as Director of Finance, effective November 2, 1998. After
an investigation report was received, Mr. Noe gave Ms. McGarrity his full
support. Mayor Schreiber expressed reservations about the appointment.
City Manager Noe reported the Court has validated the bonds for road repaving
in the City.
4. Future Traffic Si nalization Needs — Impact Fees. Assistant City Manager
Hemstreet reported this issue regarding refunds to the Commission. City
Attorney Kraft explained the legal issues.
Vice Mayor Mishkin expressed concern over inconsistencies in the naming of
Pine Island Road.
Mayor Schreiber called for a recess at 12:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
12:25 p.m. with everyone in attendance.
5. Telecommunication Tower at the Water Plant. MIS Director Sucuoglu
explained that AT&T Wireless would like to build a tower at the City's water plant
to replace an existing tower and provided different renderings for the
Commission to see. Assistant City Manager Hemstreet addressed questions.
6. Honoring Tamarac Tom -Cats Roller Hockey Team. Commissioner
Roberts reported the Tamarac Tom -Cats won State honors and Mayor Schreiber
said a proclamation will be presented to them at the November 10t" Commission
meeting.
7. Police Department Proposal. Mayor Schreiber expressed dissatisfaction
with the job BSO is doing and referred to a study done by the Privatization
Committee. Harold Friedman, Committee member, reported the information
provided the Commission was obtained within the last year. City Manager Noe
requested direction on whether or not the Commission wants the City to
implement its own Police Department. Consensus was that the City Manager is
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"W to arrange a meeting with BSO in order to discuss the Commission's specific
t concerns and demands with regard to the current contract and not to implement
a City department.
8. Proposed Parking Ordinance. Mayor Schreiber requested the City Attorney
prepare an ordinance to provide relief from parking regulations of commercial
vehicles on private property. Commissioners agreed.
9. Versailles Gardens Roof Problem & Chief Building Official's Actions.
Mayor Schreiber asked Building Official Gioia to explain revised re -roofing
inspection and permit procedures.
10. Employee Computer Purchase Plan. The Commission expressed
disinterest.
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11. Proposed Life Insurance Increase for Commissioners and Mayor. Mayor
Schreiber expressed interest in continuing to carry life insurance after leaving
office. City Attorney Kraft indicated that continuing a benefit after service could
be problematic.
12. Excessive Expenditures_ Mayor Schreiber expressed concern over the
expenses for temporary personnel.
13.Senior/Community Center. There was no discussion.
14.6ccu ational License Fees Complaint. Mayor Schreiber questioned
whether or not the Code should be changed relevant to the complaint presented
by Dr. Schwartz at the October 14th City Commission meeting about occupational
license fees. City Attorney Kraft reported that case law supports the City's
current practice and Community Developer Director Miller indicated that most
other cities in the County do as Tamarac does.
There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 1:45
p.m.
Carol Gold, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
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