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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-07 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1998 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the workshop to order on Monday, December 7, 1998, at 9:30 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: Mitchell S. Kraft, City Attorney, Tim Hemstreet, Assistant City Manager and Marion Swenson, Assistant City Clerk. At Assistant City Manager Hemstreet's suggestion, Mayor Schreiber asked that items #1, Personnel Issues -discussion, #4, Fee Waivers -discussion, #8, Security -discussion, and #9, MediaOne-discussion, be set aside until City Manager Noe's return. Commissioner Roberts said she attended the grand opening of McDonalds on December 6, 1998, and would like to rally the elementary students to write letters saying why Ronald McDonald should be Mayor for a day, and then post letters in City Hall for judging. Commissioner Roberts also attended a meeting of the Broward Homebound Program on December 6, 1998, and brought to the workshop a plaque that was presented to her on behalf of the City Commission. Quarterly Report: Levent Sucuoglu, MIS Director, gave a presentation of the MIS Department's accomplishments. There was discussion about the year 2000 issue, and Mr. Sucuoglu said the City of Tamarac is in compliance with most of the software, and will be in compliance with every program used by the City by the year 2000. Jim Budzinski, Fire Chief, gave a presentation of the Fire Department's accomplishments. There was discussion about mutual aid, and the Commission asked for a get acquainted meeting with Dr. Scott Ulan, the new medical director. Mike Woika, Utility Director, reported on the status of utility projects, and said some of the projects in the quarterly report are part of the 5 year CIP program and work on them has not yet begun. There was discussion regarding another vacuum truck, and Mr. Woika explained that three (3) departments had been sharing one truck but the workload indicates another truck is necessary. 1219/98 Agenda Items: Margaret McGarrity, Finance Director, gave a presentation on Item #11, Temporary Resolution No. 8474, authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $3,250.000 in aggregate principal amount of City of Tamarac, Florida general obligation bonds, series 1998 (Community Center Project), to pay for acquisition and Construction of a Community Center within the City; providing that such general obligation bonds shall constitute general obligations of the City and that the full faith, credit and taxing power of the City 1 shall be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and the interest on such general obligation bonds; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; providing certain details of the bonds; designating the bonds as "Bank Qualified"; approving the negotiated sale of the bonds; appointing a paying agent and a bond registrar; authorizing certain officials and employees of the City to take all actions required in connection with the issuance of said bonds. City Attorney Kraft said the bond signing would take place before the end of the Commission Meeting on December 9, 1998. Vice Mayor Mishkin commended the City Attorney, City Clerk and Finance Departments for their work in getting this item on the agenda. Vice Mayor Mishkin questioned the cash relocation grant in Item #9, Temporary Resolution #8438, authorizing the appropriate City Officials to approve Economic Development Incentives not to exceed $50,000 including a cash relocation grant for $25,000, waivers of review and permit fees not to exceed $25,000 and designation as an economic development project for the purpose of expedited permitting for Culligan of Florida, Inc. (US Filter corporation) to relocate to the Tamarac Commerce Park; Case No. 23-MI-98. Jeffrey Miller, Community Development Director, gave a presentation on Culligan of Florida, Inc., and said Culligan of Florida, Inc. is going to consolidate their Dade County, Palm Beach County and Broward County locations into one building in Tamarac, and will provide 50-70 new jobs. The Culligan of Florida, Inc. building will house a bottling plant, warehouse, and offices for executives, Commissioner Roberts thanked the City Attorney for a great job in preparing Item #10, Temporary Resolution #8470, strongly urging that the Broward County School Board take all necessary steps to make adequate provision for the education of the children of Tamarac by taking the necessary action to provide additional school facilities in Tamarac to relieve critical overcrowding at Tamarac Elementary School. There was discussion about a delegation going before the School Board at its next meeting to present the case for a new elementary school in Tamarac. Census 2000: Community Development Director Miller gave a presentation on Census 2000, and explained the process used by the Census Bureau in taking the census. There was discussion about whether those who reside in Tamarac on a part time basis would be counted, as it is very important to count everyone in order for the City of Tamarac to collect all the revenue sharing monies to which it is entitled. At 10:55 a.m., Mayor Schreiber called for a short recess. The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m., with everyone present. Small Business: Tammy Reed, Economic Development Specialist, gave a presentation on the methods used by the City of Tamarac to recruit large organizations and small businesses to the City of Tamarac. There was 2 discussion regarding the Chamber of Commerce's participation and assistance, and discussion regarding the bus stops at Sunshine Plaza. Mayor Schreiber asked that the City Manager send notification to the occupants of Sunshine Plaza informing them that the bus service will be changed. There was discussion about the vacant land on Commercial Boulevard, and whether a factory outlet center would be interested in building shops there. Mr. Miller said he would look into it. There was discussion about the size of the sign on Commercial Boulevard for the Senior/Community Center. Mr. Miller said the sign is in compliance with the Tamarac Code. There was discussion about the entrance and exit for the Walgreens on Pine Island and McNab. Jim Berkman, Public Works Coordinator, gave a presentation on the proposed landscaping on Pine Island Road between Commercial and Southgate. Mr. Berkman said the reason for the delay is that it is a two-part project, the south end of the project goes from Commercial to McNab, and the north end from McNab to Southgate, and there are two funding sources. There will be a bid opening for the south end of the project this month, and it will then come before the Commission. The north end of the project, which is about 30 days behind the south end of the project, is pending Commission approval, and will be placed on an agenda in January. There was discussion regarding the amount of grant money the City of Tamarac was awarded from the County versus the amount the City of Coral Springs was awarded. Mr. Miller will write to the Broward Commission requesting additional money for the City of Tamarac to complete this project. December 23, 1998 meetiftW. There was discussion about whether there would be a quorum for the December 23, 1998 Commission meeting. Commissioner McKaye said he would be out of the country. It was decided to go ahead with the December 23, 1998 Commission meeting as scheduled, and hold a workshop on December 21, 1998 at 9:30 a.m. Committee Modifications: Vice Mayor Mishkin discussed the study of board/committee meetings prepared by the City Clerk's office, as well as the drafts of Temporary Ordinances #1759, 1760 and 1761, to eliminate and abolish the Urban Forestry Committee, Sister Cities Committee and Annexation Committee, prepared by the City Attorney's office. Vice Mayor Mishkin asked for an expression of interest to place these ordinances on the next Commission agenda. Mayor Schreiber suggested the matter be brought up at a future workshop. Mayor Schreiber asked Mr. Hemstreet to send a letter to the Urban Forestry Committee and the Annexation Committee to find out why they are not functioning and meeting properly. 3 There being no further business, Mayor Schreiber adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 12:40 p.m. Marion Swenson Assistant City Clerk