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CALL TO ORDER:
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTIONS/DISCUSSION
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 111 1989
7:00 P.M.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS - MOTIONS TO TABLE - The
Chair at this time will announce those items which have
been given a specific time to be heard, and will entertain
motions from Council members to table those items which
require research. Council may agendize by majority consent
matters of an urgent nature which have come to Council's
attention after publication.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 1, are viewed
to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by
one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is
desired, then the item(s) will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Building Department
a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5281 releasing a cash
performance bond in the amount of $8,700.00 posted
to guarantee completion of the irrigation system
at FAIRFAX, BUILDING B (881114).
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-2 PASSED.
APPROVED.
City Clerk
b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following
City Council meetings:
1. 12/19/88 - Special Meeting
2. 12/21/88 - Special Meeting
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a
for WOODMONT TRACTS 74/75, Site
a six-month period from 1/12/89
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
model sales permit
Plans 1 and 3, for
to 7/12/89.
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1. d. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
for SPRING LAKE VILLAS (NORTHWOOD II) and waiver
of the 300-foot distance requirement for issuance
of certificates of occupancy for a six-month
period from 1/14/89 to 7/14/89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
General Administrative
10 e. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE travel for meetings and
seminars for various departments during Fiscal
Year 1988/89.
FINAL ACTION:
. APPROVED.
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Public Works Department
f. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE rejection of the following
bids as only one bid was received for each and to
AUTHORIZE rebidding to solicit additional
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1. Bid 89-1 - Construction of Tamarac Sports
Complex Concession Stand
2. Bid 89-2 - Commercial Bus for Adult Trips
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Utilities/Engineering
g. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Reso. #5277 releasing a
cash performance bond in the amount of
$5,742.50 posted for public improvements at
TACO BELL less an amount of $1,435.63 to be
retained by the City as a one-year warranty
bond (880661).
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5278 accepting a
bill of sale for the water distribution and
sewage collection system improvements at TACO
BELL.
(located on the north side of Commercial
Boulevard, west of University Drive)
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-3 PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-4 PASSED.
APPROVED 1.G.1.
APPROVED 1.G.2.
h. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5280 accepting a bill
of sale for the water distribution system
improvements at the McNAB CORNERS PROJECT (located
on the northwest corner of McNab Road and NW 88
Avenue) .
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-5 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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1. i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5279 releasing
warranty Letter of Credit #370238 in the amount of
$38,812.50 posted for LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS lake
excavation, phases I, II and III.
FINAL ACTION:
REMOVED for discussion.
TABLED.
j. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5284 releasing a
cash performance bond in the amount of
$5,140.00 posted for public improvements at
STARR CENTRE a/k/a RUNDLE OFFICE BUILDING less
an amount of $1,285.00 to be retained by the
City as a one-year warranty bond (881020).
. 2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5285 accepting a
bill of sale for the water distribution and
sewage collection system improvements at STARR
CENTRE a/k/a RUNDLE OFFICE BUILDING.
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3. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5283 accepting a
Tamarac Utilities West water and sewer utility
easement for STARR CENTRE a/k/a RUNDLE OFFICE
BUILDING.
(located on the north side of McNab Road, west
of NW 70 Avenue)
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED 1.J.1.
APPROVED 1.J.2.
APPROVED 1.J.3.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-6 PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-7 PASSED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-8 PASSED.
k. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #5282 releasing
warranty Letter of Credit M-1510 in the amount of
$7,846.75 posted for public improvements at
WATERFORD ISLES (WOODMONT TRACT 59).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-9 PASSED.
1. MOTION TO APPROVE final payment in the amount of
1,115.33 to Williams, Hatfield & Stoner, Inc.,
for the engineering phase of TUW Project 86-15,
Pump Station Modifications (P.O. 44947).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
2. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM - Any member of the public who wishes
to address the City Council at this time must, in
advance of the item, give his/her name and address to
the City Clerk.
FINAL ACTION:
Open Public Forum was held.
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REPORTS
3. City Council
4. City Manager
5. City Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
General Administrative
6. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the transfer of $118,364.00 from
General Contingency Account #001-872-588-975 to various
accounts within the Police Department budget in order
to fund the increased benefits in the FOP contract for
Fiscal Year 1988-89 (9-93).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
7. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the transfer of $77,871.00 from
General Contingency Account #001-872-588-975 to various
accounts within the Fire Department budget in order to
fund the increased benefits in the IAFF contract for
Fiscal Year 1988-89 (9-92).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
utilities/Engineering
8. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a Chevrolet Blazer
4X4 diesel vehicle from Jack Wilson Chevrolet in the
amount of $16,472.56 under state contract in lieu of
bidding for the Utilities Department (tabled on
12/28/88).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
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Community Development
RESOLUTIONS
9. _MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5287 approving a site plan
and related documents for DEVON.
(located on the east side of NW 110 Terrace, north of
the Clairmont development)
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--89-10 PASSED.
APPROVED with the following condition:
Approval is contingent upon Opinion of Title being
presented to the City showing that title to the
property is vested in Lennar Homes.
General Administrative
10. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp._ Reso.#_5.288 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute a contract with
Thomas W. Ruff Co. in the amount of $46,020.64 for
TAMARAC MUNICIPAL COMPLEX/POLICE FACILITY furnishings.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-11 PASSED.
APPROVED.
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Personnel Department
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11. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5250-approving revision of
Section 27 of the City of Tamarac Personnel Manual
entitled "Insurance" (tabled on 12/14/88).
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED.
Public Works Department
12. MOTION TO ADOPT T m . Reso. #5289 awarding Bid #88-43
in the amount of $3,050.00 to Tropic Fence, Inc., for
galvanized chain link fencing at the Municipal Parking
Lot, located 5510 N.W. 22nd Avenue and Prospect Road.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R--89--12 PASSED.
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5290 awarding Bid #88-45
in the amount of $5,821.00 to Federal Fence Company,
Inc., for repairs and modifications to the security
fencing at three C-14 canal pump stations.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-13 PASSED.
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5291 awarding Bid #88-46
in the amount of $4,250.00 to Atlas Roofing Company,
Inc., for roof replacement on three C-14 canal pump
stations.
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED.
Utilities/Engineering
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5292 awarding Bid #88-44
in the amount of $3,506.00 to Wallace & Tiernan
Division, Pennwalt Corp., for a chemical feed pump and
motor for the fluoride backup system.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M.
Community Development
RESOLUTION NO. R-89--14 PASSED.
16. .PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5286
concerning a request by GOLD COAST FORMALWEAR for
special exception to allow a dry cleaners at 5308 NW 22
Avenue, which is zoned M-1 (Light Industrial).Petition
#29--Z-88.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-15 PASSED.
APPROVED with the following conditions:
1. Gold/Coast Formalwear shall be required to obtain
a permit from Broward County in accordance with
the Wellfield Protection Ordinance of Broward
County and the City of Tamarac.
2. The cleaning will be for clothes owned only by
Gold Coast Formalwear.
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ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M.
.Community Development
17. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication,
Mailing and Posting for Temp._ Ord. #1421
Petition #30-Z-88
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1421
on first reading concerning a request by KINDER
CARE LEARNING CENTER/ALLEN KRONENBERGER to rezone
. lands north of the Southern Bell facility on the
east side of University Drive at NW 76 Street from
B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to B-5 (Limited
Business District). Petition #30-Z-88
FINAL ACTION:
ACCEPTED Affidavits.
APPROVED on first reading. Public hearing was held.
Second reading and public hearing will be held during a
regular City Council meeting on January 25, 1989, at
10:00 A.M.
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Community Development
18. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Ord. #1420 on first reading to
amend Article I of Section 28--1 of the Code to provide
for an amended definition of the term "family".
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading. Public hearing was held.
Second reading and public hearing will be held during a
regular City Council meeting on January 25, 1989, at
10:00 A.M.
General Administrative
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1422 on first reading to
repeal Article IX, Sections 14-59 through 14-71.2, of
the City Code entitled "Alarm Systems" and to create a
new Article IX to be entitled "Alarm Systems".
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading, as amended. Public hearing
was held. Second reading and public hearing will be
held during a regular City Council meeting on January
25, 1989, at 10:00 A.M.
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*20. MOTION TO APPROVE Addendum 23 to the engineering
agreement with Hazen and Sawyer in the amount of
4p $8,500.00 to prepare contract documents and limited
services during construction in order to provide
additional fields at Tract 27 Tamarac Sports Complex.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
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AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
21. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5293 - Northwest 64th
Avenue; requesting that the Broward County Commission
delete Northwest 64th Avenue from the Broward County
Trafficways Plan; urging the Broward County Commission
to reduce the trafficways right of way for Northwest
64th Avenue from 106 feet to 80 feet in the area from
Commercial Boulevard to Northwest 44 Street and urging
that the road be designated as two lanes divided by a
median.
0 FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-16 PASSED.
APPROVED.
.City Council may consider and act upon such other business as
may come before it.
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In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies
will be available to the public at the City Council meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person
decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with
respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing,
he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is based.
Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
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CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1989
TAPE 1
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Wednesday, January 11, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the
Pledge ot Allegiance by a moment of Silent Meditation.
PRESENT!
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer
Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Richard Doody, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, City Clerk
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
Mayor Abramowitz asked Police Chief Joseph McIntosh and
Fire Chief Ray Briant to step up to the podiums. He said
that he, the City Council and the City Manager were
present when Police Chief McIntosh was sworn in and
elected as President of the Broward County Chiefs of
Police Association. He said Chief McIntosh was the Chief
of all of the Police Chiefs. He congratulated Chief
McIntosh and wished him luck.
Mayor Abramowitz said serving his third term, Fire Chief
Ray Briant is President of Broward County`s Professional
Fire Administrators Association. He congratulated Chief
Briant and wished him luck.
Mayor Abramowitz said Wharton School of Business sent a
letter to the Public Works Director informing him that
Ken Friedrichs, City Garage Superintendent, was honored
as a Certified Automotive Fleet Manager. He read a part
of the letter as follows:
"To date, only 36 individuals in the United States and Canada
have earned this professional recognition."
Mayor Abramowitz said he was very proud of the
professionalism and quality of the staff in the City. He
asked the Public Works Director to inform Mr. Friedrichs
that the City Council and Public applauded his
accomplishment.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5279 releasing warranty
Letter of Credit 370238 in the amount of $38,812.50 posted
for LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS lake excavation, phases I, II
and III.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for separate discussion.
(SEE PAGE 5 for Final Action)
* C/M Rohr MOVED to REMOVE Item 1, i., from the Consent Agenda
* for separate discussion, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Personnel Department
11. MOTION TO ADOPT Ted Reso. #5250 approving revision of
Se tc ivn 27 of the City o F Tamarac Personnel Manual entitled
"Insurance" (tabled on 12/14/88).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED.
* V/M Stelzer MOVED to TABLE Ted Reso. #5250,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
2l..MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5293 requesting Broward
County to delete NW 64 Avenue from their Trafficway Plan.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
AGENDIZED by Consent.
(SEE PAGES 24 through 29 for Final Action)
V/M Stelzer said he received a Resolution to place on the
Agenda; however, the City Council adopted a policy that
Resolutions and Ordinances would not be drafted unless
the City Council gave their consensus to do so. He said
he objected to placing this on the Agenda; therefore, if
the City Council or City Manager wanted to request this
Resolution be placed on the Agenda, they should do so.
City Manager Kelly requested that Temp. Re ---sue #5293 be placed
on the Agenda. He said a request was receivedro�m
Broward County yesterday afternoon indicating that this
Resolution be approved at this meeting. He said the
language in the Resolution was a recommendation to
Broward County to delete 64 Avenue from the Trafficway
Plan.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City Manager was informed
of this matter yesterday afternoon and City Manager Kelly
replied, yes.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to AGENDIZE Temp. Reso. #5293
* by Consent as Item 21., SECONDED by C/M Rom!
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VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
V/M Stelzer - Nay
C/M Bender - Aye
C/M Hoffman - Aye
C/M Rohr - Aye
CONSENT AGENDA - ITEM 11,, a. through 1.
Building Department
1. a. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp.- Reso. #5281 releasing a
cash performance bond 1-ni the amount of $8,700.00 posted
to guarantee completion of the irrigation system at
FAIRFAX, BUILDING B (881114).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-2 - PASSED
b. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the following
Ci�Council" "meetings:
1. 12/19/88 - Special Meeting
2. 12/21/88 - Special Meeting
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
or�W00DMONT TRACTS 74/75, Site Plans 1 and 3, for a six-
month period from 1/12/89 to 7/12/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
for SPRING LAKE VILLAS (NORTHWOOD II) and waiver of the
300-foot distance requirement for issuance of certificates
of occupancy for a six-month period from 1/14/89 to 7/14/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
General Administrative
e. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE travel for meetings and seminars
o various departments during Fiscal Year 1988/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Public Works Department
f. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE rejection of the following bids
as only one bid was received for each and to AUTHORIZE
rebidding to solicit additional response:
1. Bid 89-1 - Construction of Tamarac Sports Complex
Concession Stand
2. Bid 89-2 - Commercial Bus for Adult Trips
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
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Utilities/Engineering
g. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5277 releasing a
cash performance bond in the amount of $5,742.50 posted
for public improvements at TACO BELL less an amount of
$1,435.63 to be retained by the City as a one-year
warranty bond (880661).
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso. #5278 accepting a
bid of savor the water distribution and sewage
collection system improvements at TACO BELL.
(located on the north side of Commercial Boulevard, west
of University Drive) 0
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-3 - PASSED
APPROVED 1 and 2. RESOLUTION NO. R-89-4 - PASSED
h. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5280 accepting a bill
of sale-Yor the water d strib iu on system improvements at
McNAB CORNERS PROJECT (located on the northwest corner of
McNab Road and NW 88 Avenue).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-5 -- PASSED
APPROVED.
i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5279 releasing warranty
Letter oY Credit 370238 in the amount of $38,812.50 posted
for LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS lake excavation, phases I, II
and III.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for separate discussion on Page 2.
(SEE PAGE 5 for Final Action)
j. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5284 releasing a
cash pe-rTormance bone in the amount of $5,140.00 posted
for public improvements at STARR CENTRE a/k/a RUNDLE
OFFICE BUILDING less an amount of $1,285.00 to be
retained by the City as a one-year warranty bond
(881020).
2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #552_8_5 accepting a
bill of sale for the water distribution and sewage
collection system improvements at STARR CENTRE a/k/a
RUNDLE OFFICE BUILDING.
3. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5283 accepting a
Tamarac Utilities West water and sewer utility easement
for STARR CENTRE a/k/a RUNDLE OFFICE BUILDING.
(located on the north side of McNab Road, west of NW 70
Avenue)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--89--6 - PASSED
APPROVED 1, 2 and 3. RESOLUTION NO. R-89-7 - PASSED
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-8 - PASSED
k. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5282 releasing warranty
Letter of Credit #M-1510 1nin the amount of $7,846.75 posted
for public improvements at WATERFORD ISLES (WOODMONT TRACT
59) .
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION N0. R-89-9 - PASSED
APPROVED.
1. MOTION TO APPROVE final payment in the amount of
$1,115.33 t W IMiams, Hatfield & Stoner, Inc., for the
engineering phase of TUW Project 86-15, Pump Station
Modifications (P.O. 44947).
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda, Item 1, a.
* through I., with the exception of i., SECONDED by C/M Bender.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
Utilities/Engineering
i. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5279 releasing warranty
Letter of Credit #370238 in the amount of $38,812.50 posted
for LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS lake excavation, phases I, II
and III.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for separate discussion on Page 2.
TABLED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5279 by title.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that a Motion to Table be
made.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to TABLE Tema. Reso. #5279,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
During the Vote, V/M Stelzer indicated that when an Item
is Removed for separate discussion, it should be
discussed before it is Tabled.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Item was Removed from the
Consent Agenda and then it was Tabled and V/M Stelzer
said he would Vote Aye; however, the procedures should be
followed.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
2. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Mary Siedel, Resident of Kings Point, complimented the
Police Officers for ticketing the speeders on Nob Hill
Road. He had concerns with the intersection of 71 Street
and Nob Hill Road. He said there has been an increase of
traffic and the area needed a traffic signal. He
requested that the City ask the County to expedite this
matter.
Mr. Siedel had concerns with the lighting on Nob Hill
Road, south of Southgate Boulevard. He requested that
the City place lighting in the area to avoid hazards.
Mr. Siedel had concerns with the City having enough
sewage maintenance to handle the increased load of
development.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City has one of the finest
Utilities/Engineering Departments in Broward County. He
said these concerns were being considered by Broward
County and the City Council would do their best to see
that these concerns were expedited.
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C/M Hoffman asked Bob Foy,-Utilities/Engineering
Director, to review the improved lighting schedule and
inform him of when the project for Nob Hill Road would
begin.
Irving Katz, Resident of Lakes of Carriage Hills, said he
visited the Utilities/Engineering Department to borrow
their light meter; however, he found that the Department
did not have the literature indicating how the equipment
was to be used. He said he asked what the requirement
for street lighting was and he was referred to two
manuals; however, the Department did not have the manuals
available.
At this time, Mr. Katz submitted a list of the literature
and manuals needed to the City Manager.
Mr. Katz said he appreciated the cooperation he has been
receiving from the City Manager's Office and the Building
Department; however, the action was not being expedited
as it should be. He said there had to be a way to hold
the contractors and developers responsible for some of
their violations. He suggested that the City Manager,
City Attorney and City Council find a way to mandate
developers following the City Codes to assure the safety
and support of the residents.
Mayor Abramowitz said when this matter was brought to
him, he contacted the City Manager immediately. He said
the Building Department has been working diligently to
meet with the developer.
Mayor Abramowitz said tomorrow morning, he would
investigate the reason why the manuals were not available
for the Utilities/Engineering Department.
Milt Siegel, President of the Isles of Tamarac, had
concerns with the rentals being constructed by Cardinal
Industries. He said he contacted the surrounding
residents and they were very distrubed with the
development. He said the residents felt that an
investigation should be made to determine why this
development was taking place, who was responsible and
what was being done to protect the residents and insure
that this would not occur again in the City.
Mr. Siegel said the residents were requesting that the
City see that beautification was placed in the area such
as tall berming, trees and shrubs to hide the development
from the road.
,lack Slutsky, Resident at 8022 100th Terrace, Lot 16,
Block 350, said his home was the closest to the Cardinal
Industry development. He said S-1 zoning behind his home
was a reason for purchasing his home. He said the owner
of the property appeared before the previous Planning
Commission for rezoning and the rezoning request was
denied; however, the previous City Council, led by Helen
Massaro, approved the rezoning.
Mr. Slutsky had concern with the drainage and elevation
behind his house and he requested that the City Council
and City Engineers do something to protect his home. He
suggested that a retainage wall or shrubbery be placed in
the area to protect the residents.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked C/M Hoffman if this development
was in his district and C/M Hoffman replied, yes. Mayor
Abramowitz said this matter has been going on for 5 City
Council meetings and he has investigated the matter
intensely. He asked C/M Hoffman to respond to the
matter.
C/M Hoffman said he has been receiving several complaints
and comments on this development since it began and an
investigation was needed. He said he made preliminary
investigations which indicated strange facts.
C/M Hoffman said the City of Tamarac did not lose a
lawsuit with Cardinal Industries. He said when Cardinal
Industries submitted their plans to the City, the
Planning Commission and the City Council denied the
plans. He said Cardinal Industries took the matter to
the Circuit Court. He said Cardinal Industries also
filed a suit against the City of Margate; however, the
City of Margate lost the suit because their City Council
changed the City Codes after the Cardinal Industries site
plan was approved. He said the Courts ruled that the
City of Margate was acting discriminately and Cardinal
Industries was awarded approximately $500,000.00.
C/M Hoffman said the City of Tamarac's suit was different
because the lawsuit was not based on the developer
meeting the City Code regarding size. He said the
lawsuit was based on the fact that Cardinal Industries
did not meet the City's parking regulations or traffic
flow. He said the Court ruled in favor of the City and
indicated that the City had the right to deny a building
permit unless they met the existing Codes of the City.
C/M Hoffman said Cardinal Industries decided to Appeal
the Court's decision; however, during the Appeal
application, the City of Tamarac negotiated a settlement
with Cardinal Industries. He said the City gave away
their Court victory by allowing Cardinal Industries to
build without complying with the Building Codes providing
Cardinal Industries added a swimming pool and clubhouse
to their development.
C/M Hoffman said the City Council was advised to consult
the City Attorney who negotiated the settlement with
Cardinal Industries. He said the City Attorney only does
what he is told to do by the City Council. He said the
City Attorney did not make policies, he only advises the
City Council about the law.
C/M Hoffman said City Attorney Doody has been spending
several hours looking at previous cases and laws as to
what could be done; however, the development could not be
stopped. He said everything would be done to make
Cardinal Industries adhere to every existing Code
regarding shrubbery, berming, etc.
C/M Hoffman said Cardinal Industries owned property in
other parts of the City, unfortunately, the other
properties were included in the negotiations. He said
the City may be able to prevent future developments such
as this. He said if the City Council felt that further
investigation was needed, he would head a Task Force of
interested residents of the community to find some
answers.
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Mayor Abramowitz said he would like to discuss this
matter with the City Attorney before any decisions were
made.
Mayor Abramowitz asked that the remaining residents on
the Public Forum List wait to be heard until after the
Public Hearings. (SEE PAGE 11 for continued discussions)
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M.
CommunLtX Development
16. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso. #5286
concerning a request by GOLD COAST FORMALWEAR' o —special
exception to allow a dry cleaners at 5308 NW 22 Avenue,
which is zoned M-1 (Light Industrial). Petition #29-Z-88.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-15 - PASSED
Public Hearing �was held.
APPROVED subject to the Resolution
indicating that the drycleaning would
be done on Gold Coast Formalwear items
only.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5286 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5286,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
V/M Stelzer suggested that the Affidavits of Publication
be noted for the record and Carol A. Evans, City Clerk,
said Approval of the Affidavits for Publication was done
for rezoning items only.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said the zoning on
the property was LI-1, Light Industrial, the Master File
number was 21-88 and the Legal Description of the
property was Tamarac Industrial Park. He said the
request was for a special exception to allow drycleaning
facilities in conjunction with the existing formalwear
business. He said the building is one-story and staff
and Planning Commission recommended approval.
C/M Rohr said the variance request indicated that the
drycleaning would be for Gold Coast Formalwear only;
however, the Resolution allowed any type of cleaning
establishment. He said the Petitioner was making this
request for his company's use only.
City Attorney Doody suggested that a condition to the
special exception be added indicating that it was not a
drycleaning business.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the Resolution be amended
to indicate that the drycleaning would be done on Gold
Coast Formalwear materials only.
C/M Hoffman suggested that Approval be subject to a
restriction for the cleaning to be of those items
belonging to Gold Coast Formalwear only.
City Attorney Doody asked if the Motion was accepted by
the Petitioner and Mr. Von Hofen replied, yes.
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* C/M Hoffman AMENDED the MOTION to.APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5286
* subject to the restriction that the cleaning establishment be
* used only for the cleaning of clothes owned by Gold Coast
* Formalwear, SECONDED by C/M Bender.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Vickie Beech, Resident, asked if there would be vats for
the fluids on the premises and she asked if there were
wellfields in the area.
TAPE 2
Mr. Von Hofen said both items would be a concern of staff
and the Petitioner would have to receive a permit from
Broward County indicating that they have met the rules of
the Wellfield Protection Ordinance. He said the
Petitioner would also need a permit indicating that the
City of Tamarac's Ordinance was complied with. He said
these requirements were stated in the Resolution.
Joseph Schreiber, Resident of Clairmont/Kings Point,
asked if the Advertisement was correct when it indicated
that the area was zoned M-1. He said there was no M-1
zone listed in the City Code.
Mr. Von Hofen said LI-1 and M-1 were in the City Code
indicating the zones to be Light Industrial.
Mr. Schreiber said the City Code, Section 28-171,
Business Use, described several criterias for drycleaning
establishments. He asked if staff reviewed this Section
and considered the hazards before recommending approval.
Mr. Von Hofen said the Petitioner, being in a Wellfield
area, would have to insure protection to the environment
before permits would be issued. He said when the site
Plan was before the Planning Commission, staff made their
recommendations.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
VOTE:
ORDINANCES
Community Development
ALL VOTED AYE
17. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication, Mailing
and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1421. Petition #30-Z-88
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp.- Ord. #1421
on first reading concerning a request by KINDER CARE
LEARNING CENTER/ALLEN KRONENBERGER to rezone lands north
of the Southern Bell facility on the east side of University
Drive at NW 76 Street from B-1 (Neighborhood Business) to
B-5 (Limited Business District). Petition #30-Z-88
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Public Hearing was held.
a. ACCEPTED Affidavits.
b. APPROVED on first reading.
* a. C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE to the Affidavits of Publication,
* Mailing and Posting for Temp Ord. #1421, SECONDED
by C/M Rohr.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1421 by title.
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* b. C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1421
* on first reading, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said current zoning
on the property was B-1 (Neighborhood Business) and the
Master File number was 12--88. He said the Legal
Description of the property is Southern Bell, Tamarac
Tract A and the request is to rezone the property to B--5.
He said there were .87 acres on the property and staff
was recommending the rezoning because B-5 was the most
appropriate zone in which the Petitioner could locate his
intended use.
Mr. Von Hofen said B-1 zoning would not allow the
Petitioners' requested use. He said staff and Planning
Commission recommend approval.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Petitioner was the owner of
the property and Mr. Von Hofen replied, no. Mayor
Abramowitz asked who was making the request.
Allen Kronenberger, Representative of Kinder Care
Learning Center, said the property was under a contract
for purchase subject to the zoning and site plan approval
from Southern Bell. He said Southern Bell has signed the
applications as the owner of the property.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there would be a sidewalk from
Kinder Care Learning Center to University Drive and Mr.
Von Hofen replied that the sidewalk was currently being
constructed.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the sidewalk would go up to the
overpass and Mr. Von Hofen said the sidewalk would be
along University Drive.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there was discussion regarding
this matter for the safety of the children.
Mr. Von Hofen said this matter was presently being
discussed with the Petitioner.
C/M Bender suggested the Motion be Amended to include
this concern and City Attorney Doody said this should not
be done during the rezoning request.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Joseph Schreiber, Resident of Clairmont/Kings Point, had
concerns with the zoning being changed to benefit the
Petitioner. He asked how the City would benefit by
rezoning the property.
Mr. Kronenberger said there was a problem with the site
meeting the requirements of a B-1 zoning district. He
said the property was a minimum one acre site with a
200-foot frontage.
Mr. Schreiber suggested that the Petitioner seek an area
that would permit the type of use being requested rather
than requesting a zone change.
Mayor Abramowitz said this was not a legal request. He
said the City could not tell the Petitioner where to
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place his development. He said if a development enhanced
the City, the City Council would not object to it;
however, the Petitioner had the right to request a
rezoning on the property.
C/M Rohr said the City Council had the right to consider
exceptions through municipal legislation. He said if a
development would enhance the City and complied with the
City Codes, he would not object to the requests.
C/M Rohr said a child care facility was needed in the
City to accommodate the increasing families in the City.
He said he approved of this rezoning request because this
type of facility was not presently in the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he asked Mr. Von Hofen if the owner
of the property or the Petitioner was requesting the
rezoning because there was a difference. He said he
would not approve of rezoning property without an
appropriate reason. He said the user of the property was
making the request for rezoning.
C/M Hoffman said this request would be in the best
interest of the City and he approved granting the
request.
V/M Stelzer said the Temple was running a Daycare Center;
therefore, this development would not be the only Daycare
Center in the City.
VOTE:
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
ALL VOTED AYE
5, OPEN PUBLIC FORUM -
Referring to the Cardinal Industries discussions, V/M
Stelzer asked Fire Chief Briant if the Fire Codes for the
development were being complied with and Chief Briant
replied, yes.
V/M Stelzer asked if the Parking Codes were being
complied with and Dale Lee, Acting Building Official,
said there were no concessions given and Cardinal
Industries is in compliance with the Codes.
V/M Stelzer said it was stated that the City Attorney
made the decisions on the Agreement because he was
instructed by the City Council. He said the blame was
being placed on the prior City Council; however, the City
called upon the Consulting Attorney for recommendations
on the matter. He said the City has depended on the
Consulting Attorney's suggestions and the concessions
were suggested to the City Council to avoid legal
ramifications in the future. He said if the City was not
going to depend on the Consulting Attorney's
recommendations, the City should not have a Consulting
Attorney.
V/M Stelzer said if an investigation was done on the
matter, the City Council will find that the only
concession made was for a 24-foot difference in the size
of the rooms. He said the development would have a
swimming pool and shrubbery. He said an investigation
would not provide the City Council with any further
information other than what is evident. He said this
development was not the fault of the previous City
Council.
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Jack Katz, Resident of Westwood 24, had concerns with the
area being a dumping ground. He said refrigerators,
stoves, etc., were constantly being dumped in the area
and the residents could not get cooperation from the City
to block off the road to prevent this. He said the
traffic and the drainage would be a problem for the
residents and he asked that the City Council mandate that
Cardinal Industries put up a 6-foot concrete wall or
shrubbery to protect the residents.
Mayor Abramowitz read from the winning Court Case as
follows:
"Development of all remaining lands within Land Sections 4,
5 and 6, for which there is no approved final site plan, shall
comply with existing Tamarac Code provisions as well as the
provisions of the City's uncodifed Ordinances as same may be
amended from time to time."
Mayor Abramowitz'said there was an absolute victory in
the Court Case. He read from the Settlement document as
follows:
"Cardinal Industries can build the character, size and square
footage of Cardinal's modular housing units (in all respects
substantially the same as Cardinal Southgate Apartment
Development) in the City."
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Code was not different and
there was no substantial change; therefore, he wanted to
know why the Settlement was made. He said after
consulting with the City Attorney, he would like to
investigate why this Settlement occurred and what the
City gave away.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City realized there are
problems; however, the matter could not be eliminated.
He said he would assure the residents that anything that
could be done to protect the residents would be done.
Joseph Schreiber, Resident of Clairmont/Kings Point, said
he appreciated the City Council's support on the matter
concerning Cardinal Industries. He suggested that the
Items listed on the Agenda be more specific such as Item
11.
C/M Rohr said it was impossible for the residents to
receive all of the backup information submitted to the
City Council.
V/M Stelzer suggested that the Agendas be more specific
in the future by adding, "relative to .....". He said
this would give the residents a general explanation of
the Item.
John Rex, Resident at 8814 NW 75 Court, said he moved to
Tamarac after investigating several areas. He said he
has had problems in getting his concerns answered and
corrected. He said there was a lake in front of the
building and the City was cited by the State three times
to get the scum off. He said the lake was under repair
and he would like the matter corrected so that the light
could be kept on.
Mr. Rex said there were people who were not complying
with the City's Beautification Ordinances. He said there
were boats, trucks, etc., parked in residential areas and
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yards. He asked that the City Council see that the
Ordinances were being enforced.
Mayor Abramowitz asked Mr. Rex to submit a written letter
to the Mayor's office concerning his complaints. He said
he would see that Mr. Rex's complaints were directed to
the appropriate departments.
Mr. Rex said the traffic on McNab Road and University
Drive was increasing and speed limits were not being
followed. He suggested that the City place Police
Officers in the area to reduce the violators of the speed
limit. He said there were a lot of children coming into
the City and they needed to be protected as well as.the
elderly and handicapped.
Mayor Abramowitz said there have been problems with the
Code Enforcement laws and they would be reviewed to see
that these problems could be corrected.
C/M Hoffman said the City recently added 3 Police
motorcycles and the Police Officers have been writing a
lot of traffic citations. He said he felt that the
Police Department was doing a very good job.
C/M Rohr said in 1988, the Police Department issued
11,000 traffic tickets.
Mayor Abramowitz asked Mr. Rex to submit his complaints
to the Mayor's office so that his concerns could be
investigated.
REPORTS
3. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
C/M Hoffman - No report.
C/M Rohr asked if the Ordinance for the Public Information
Board was revised to indicate the Associate members being
made Alternate members.
City Attorney Doody said if he overlooked this request,
he apologized; however, he would see that the Ordinance
was amended and brought back to the City Council for
approval. He asked if additional members were to be
added to the Public Information Board.
C/M Rohr said the request was to eliminate the Associate
member title and make it an Alternate member title. He
asked that Sam Tepper be appointed as a Regular member of
the Public Information Board.
City Manager Kelly suggested that the appointment be
requested at the next Regular City Council meeting. He
said there was no provision in the existing Ordinance for
Associate members. He said this title was made by the
Chairman of the Board. He said the Alternate or Regular
members could be expanded.
C/M Bender - No report.
y/M Stelzer - No report.
for Abramowitz - No report.
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4. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Kelly introduced the Assistant to the City
Manager, Dina McDermott. He said Ms. McDermott was
selected from more than 150 applicants. He said Ms.
McDermott was working for the City of Sunrise and holds a
double masters degree in Science Management, Public
Administration and Human Research Management. He said
Ms. McDermott holds a Bachelor of Science Degree,
Business Communications and a Marketing Specialist
Certificate.
TAPE 3
City Manager Kelly announced that he would be appointing
Kelly Carpenter/Craft as the Director of the Community
Development Department. He said when he informed the
applicants that he was reviewing Ms. Craft's application,
the other applicants deferred their applications because
of Ms. Craft's credentials. He said Ms. Craft would
begin her employment with the City on February 1, 1989.
He said Ms. Craft holds a Masters Degree in Science Urban
Planning, holds a Masters Degree in Art Sociology with
honors, had more than 3 years experience as a Director of
Planning in Broward County, has owned her own company as
a Consulting Planner, has been a Senior Planner for
consulting firms for CH2M Hill and was Chief Planner in
New Mexico. He said he was pleased with Ms. Craft's
experience in the Growth Management Plan in Broward
County and was glad she would part of the staff.
City Manager Kelly said Mike Von Hofen, Acting City
Planner, has been serving very well and he complimented
him on serving as the Interim Director.
City Manager Kelly said during his vacation he was
reviewing what could be done to beautify the City of
Tamarac and update and strengthen the existing Landscape
Ordinance. He said the South Florida Water Management
District issued Broward County a permit to withdraw water
from the Biscayne Aquifer providing the Cities implement
Zero-scape in their Landscaping Ordinances, by 1990.
City Manager Kelly said theLos Angeles, California,
Ordinance required that Zero-scape plans be a part of any
development within their City. He said the City of
Tamarac was going to educate the public as to the
Zero-scape product available. He said Zero--scape
landscaping required very little watering and irrigation.
He said this type of landscaping would be very good
because the amount of water being withdrawn from the
Biscayne Aquifer would be less.
City Manager Kelly said he instructed the Public Works
Director to implement a program of planting a Zero-scape
plant a day. He said he and the Public Works Director
visited the County's nursery and reviewed the plants
available.
City Manager Kelly said on January 27, 1988, the City of
Oakland Park has invited Tamarac to send five
representatives for a "Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design" Program. He said a Police Officer
would share the information obtained from the Program
with the residents during the Police Departments
presentations to the Community.
City Manager Kelly said he was pleased to announce that
the City would be hosting "Government Day by Leadership
Broward". He said this group tried to develop people
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that were interested in promoting Broward County. He
said the Agenda would begin at 7:00 A.M., and at 12:00
P.M., the meeting would recess for a luncheon at
Bonaventure.
City Manager Kelly said Joann Townsend, Administrative
Assistant to the City Manager of Pompano Beach, would be
giving the overview. He said there.would be a quiz in
the beginning of the meeting regarding the election
process. He said the Moderator would Robert Dressler of
English, McCaughan and O'Bryan and the Panel would
include County Commissioners Nicky Englander Grossman and
John Hart, State Senator Kenneth Jenne, State
Representative Anne MacKenzie and John E.Rodstrom, Jr.,
Vice President of Kidder Peabody. He said there would be
information as to "Lobbying" and the Moderator would be
Michael B. Curran, President of First Lauderdale
Securities. He said the Panel would include Emerson
Allsworth of Allsworth, Dumar, Cazel and Curtis, Carla
Coleman, Senior Anaylst from Florida Atlantic University,
Joel Gustafson of Gustafson, Stephens, Ferris, Forman and
Hall, Robert Huebner of Huebner and Murray and George
Platt of Platt, Haas, Landsman and Gabriel.
City Manager Kelly said there would be a Forum on
"Intragovernmental Coordination: Can Self Interest Be Put
On The Back Burner" and the Moderator would be J. Scott
Noe, City Manager of Oakland Park. He said the Panel
would consist of: Mayor'Charles Flanagan of Pembroke
Pines, Ed Kennedy, Broward County Commissioner, E. Pat
Larkins, Mayor of Pompano Beach, Karen Marcus, Palm Beach
County Commissioner, Sherman Wynn from Metro Dade and
Jack B. Osterholt, Executive Director of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council.
City Manager Kelly said in the Afternoon there would be a
Panel for "Ethics In Government" which would include
Mayor Ilene Lieberman of Lauderhill, Don McClosky from
Ruden, Barnett, McClosky, Smith, Schuster and Russell and
Assistant State Attorney, Norman O'Rourke. He said there
would be a question and answer program for the Media
entitled, "Yellow Feathers, Yellow Fluff or Yellow Snow".
He said the Moderator would be Bill Wheatly and the
Panel would include Steve Bousquet of the Miami Herald,
Mayor Robert Cox of Fort Lauderdale, Tom Edwards of WFTL,
Mike Huer from the Broward Review, John Lomelo from WFTL
and Steve D'Oliveria from Fort Lauderdale News /Sun
Sentinel.
City Manager Kelly said this meeting would be held in the
Council Chambers and he asked that his Department Heads
participate. He asked that the residents visit the
meeting as well because it would be very informative.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was very proud to have this
meeting in the City.
5. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
C� Attorney Doody - No report.
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CONSIDERATIONS
General Administrative
6. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the transfer of $118,364.00 from
General Contingency Account #001-872-588-975 to various
accounts within the Police Department budget in order to
fund the increased benefits in the FOP contract for Fiscal
Year 1988-89 (9-93) .
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
City Manager Kelly said this request was to fund the
benefits negotiated by the FOP and the City for 1988/89.
He said the Finance Director and Police Chief are aware
of the funds needed and staff was recommending approval.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
7. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the transfer of $77,871.00 from
General Contingency Account #001-872-588-975 to various
accounts within the Fire Department budget in order to fund
the increased benefits in the IAFF contract for Fiscal Year
1988-89 (9-92) .
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
City Manager Kelly said this Item was a negotiated with
the IAFF and the City this transfer would provide funds
for the increased benefits for the Firefighters. He said
staff recommended approval.
VOTE:
Utilities/Engineering
ALL VOTED AYE
8. MOTION TO APPROVE the purchase of a Chevrolet Blazer
4X4 diesel vehicle from Jack Wilson Chevrolet in the amount
of $16,472.56 under state contract in lieu of bidding for
the Utilities Department (tabled on 12/28/88).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
Item was Tabled at the December 28, 1988 City Council
meeting pending a report from Public Works. He read the
report into the record. (SEE ATTACHMENT)
Mr. Foy said $2,400.00 did not describe the condition of
the existing vehicle. He said the existing vehicle has
been sent to Public Works for numerous repairs and he
considered the vehicle to be unsafe for the highway. He
said the steering was very unsafe and he recommended that
the purchase of the new vehicle be approved.
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Mayor Abramowitz said during the Last bad rain storm
there were 165 rescues and there were no vehicles
available.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
RESOLUTIONS
Community Development
9. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem2. Reso. #5287 approving a site
plan and related documents for DEVON.
(located on the east side of NW 110 Terrace, north of the Clairmont
development)
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-10 -- PASSED
APPROVED witfi a condition.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5287 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Te_m2.- Reso. #5287,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said the zoning on
the property was currently R-3U and the Master File
number was 3-87. He said the Legal Description of the
property was a Portion of Section 6, Township 49 south,
Range 41 east. He said the type of use requested was for
a Final Site Plan approval and there were 22.046 acres
with 333 Units. He said the buildings would be 2 and 3
stories high and staff and Planning Commission recommend
approval.
C/M Rohr asked if the costs of the homes would be similar
to the existing Lennar Homes and Marty Riefs,
Representative of Lennar Homes, said the cost of the
homes would be $50,000.00 to $80,000.00.
V/M Stelzer asked for an explanation regarding the
Opinion of Title in question.
City Attorney Doody said there was an easement off the
site of the Devon Plat. He said the developer was
requesting that the Site Plan be approved contingent upon
supplying the City with a proper Opinion of Title showing
the ownership of the properties vested in Lennar Homes.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the stipulations be
reviewed by the City Attorney for approval. He said he
did not object to a stipulation being placed in the
Motion.
City Attorney Doody suggested that the City Manager's
Office or his designee see that no building permits were
issued until the proper documents were supplied to his
Office for review and approval.
Joseph Schreiber, Resident of Clairmont/Kings Point, had
concerns with the traffic flow increasing on Nob Hill
Road and suggested that the City request traffic signals
for the area. He suggested that Lennar Homes be asked to
provide jogging and walking trails in the area of their
future developments.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was aware of a three car
accident in the area and he sent a letter to the County
asking that signalization for the area be expedited.
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During the Vote, V/M Stelzer said he approved with the
stipulation that the Opinion of Title is submitted to the
City Attorney for review and approval.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
General Administrative
10. MOTION TO ADOPT Te�m._pP. Reso. #5288 authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute a contract with Thomas
W. Ruff Co., in the amount of $46,020.64 for TAMARAC
MUNICIPAL COMPLEX/POLICE FACILITY furnishings.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-11 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5288 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5288,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
City Manager Kelly said this firm provided the
furnishings for the Municipal Complex/City Hall and this
contract was very good. He the proposal was
approximately a 46% reduction. He said there would an
additional cost of $9,000.00 for refurnishing of the
existing furniture; however, approximately $72,000.00
would be saved and he recommended approval.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
Public Works Department
12. MOTION TO ADOPT Te� mP_ Reso. #5289 awarding Bid #88-43
in the amount of $3,050.00 to Tropic Fence, Inc., for
galvanized chain link fencing at the Municipal Parking Lot,
located at 5510 NW 22 Avenue and Prospect Road.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-12 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Te� mp. Reso. #5289 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5289,
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Mike Couzzo, Director of Public Works, said staff was
recommending approval of this Item. He said this Item
was for the fencing modifications at the Municipal
Parking Lot and was budgeted.
V/M Stelzer suggested that the location of the parking
lot be indicated in the documents and City Manager Kelly
said the address would be included.
C/M Rohr asked if the fence would be erected 2-feet from
the existing fence and Mr. Couzzo said the existing fence
would be removed.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #5290 awarding Bid #88-45
in the amount of $5,821.66 to Federal Fence Company, Inc.,
for repairs and modifications to the security fencing at three
C-14 canal pump stations.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-13 - PASSED
APPROVED.
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City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5290 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5290,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
Mr. Couzzo said this Item was for modification of the
existing fencing on the C-14 Canal from east to west. He
said this fence would enclose the canal pump stations and
there has been vandalism in the area. He recommended
approval of this item.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5291 awarding Bid #88-46
in the amount of 4,250.00 tows Roofing Company, Inc., for
roof replacement on three C-14 canal pump stations.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED for further investigation as to the
cost and feasibility of an aluminum roof and
a warranty for the project.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5291 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5291,
* SECONDED by C/M Bender.
Mr. Couzzo said this Item was being requested because the
existing roofs have deteriorated and rain was getting
into the engines.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the roofs have ever been
replaced and Mr. Couzzo said the roofs have never been
replaced while he has been employed by the City.
Mayor Abramowitz had concerns with the costs for the
repairs and Mr. Couzzo said the repairs were needed.
V/M Stelzer asked if there was a guarantee on the roofs
and Mr. Couzzo said Performance Bonds were required on
the project and the Contractor would be bonding the
performance at 100%.
V/M Stelzer had concerns for
the work was completed. He
guaranteed after inspection.
problems with the root after
asked if the roof was
Mayor Abramowitz said the Contract indicated warranty for
usage.
V/M Stelzer suggested this Item be approved subject to a
guarantee being submitted.
C/M Rohr asked what type of roofing would be placed on
the pump stations and Mr. Couzzo said the roof would be
plywood/asphalt.
C/M Rohr said there was a 15 year guarantee on an asphalt
roof for residences. He asked if this type of roof was
appropriate for the pump stations.
Mr. Couzzo said the pump stations were sheds to cover the
engines.
C/M Rohr asked if aluminum roofs could be used and Mr.
Couzzo replied, yes.
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C/M Rohr suggested that this matter be investigated so
that the costs could be compared. He said aluminum may
last indefinitely.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #5291 until
* the Public Works Department subm ted the cost of an aluminum
* roof and warranty for review by the City Council, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
Utilities/Engineering
ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp._ Reso. #5292 awarding Bid #88-44
in the amount of $3,506.00 to Wallace & Tiernan Division,
Pennwalt Corp., for a chemical feed pump and motor for the
fluoride backup system.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-14 - PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5292 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5292,
* SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said this
Item would be a backup pump for the existing Fluoride
Pump. He said all requirements for bidding have been
complied with and this bid was recommended for approval.
VOTE:
ORDINANCES
Community Development
ALL VOTED AYE
18. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1420 on first reading to
amend Article I of Section 28-1 of the Code to provide for an
amended definition of the term "family".
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED on first reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1420 by title.
City Attorney Doody continued to read the "Whereas"
clauses into the record.
Mike Von Hofen, Acting City Planner, said excess
population was a concern for residential zones. He said
if there was an over population in one unit, the
infrastructure was affected; particularly, sewage and
water. He said the parking requirements were affected as
well. He said the City's Planning was based on the
average number of people in a unit. He said the
Ordinance clarified some of these problems and he
recommended approval.
TAPE 4
C/M Hoffman said this Ordinance was part one of his
request. He said he wanted an Ordinance that required
permits for renting single-family units. He said to keep
the character and values of a neighborhood, he felt that
the City should not have indiscriminate rentals of
single -family -units; however, there was a question as to
what a single-family was. He said the definition of
family had to be given before requirements were set.
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V/M Stelzer said this Ordinance did not address the
Community Development Department's concerns because one
single-family unit could have 20 people living there.
Mr. Von Hofen said a lot of the rented homes contain
roommates, etc., that gather in one residence because it
was cheaper.
Mayor Abramowitz said when drafting the Ordinance, the
City Attorney investigated the law to see how the
Ordinance could be enforceable.
C/M Hoffman said the purpose of the Ordinance was to
avoid a commune type atmosphere. He said the City was
limited as to what legally could be done. He said the
Courts would not allow the City to limit the family;
however, defining a family was permitted.
City Attorney Doody said the U.S. Supreme Court had a
case in 1972 pertaining to an Ordinance of this type. He
said the Court upheld the Ordinance on the basis that the
Ordinance was to preserve the residential character of
the neighborhood. He said the Courts would not allow an
Ordinance regulating the amount of family in a
residential zoning district. He recommended the
Ordinance be adopted.
Vickie Beech, Resident at 9102 NW 67 Court, had concerns
regarding the City determining who was a blood relation
and how it could be enforced. She said the City
presently had an Ordinance regarding parking that could
not be enforced. She said it seemed needless to continue
drafting Ordinances that could not be enforced.
C/M Hoffman asked if Mrs. Beech preferred
that the
Ordinance not be approved and Mrs. Beech
said she was not
objecting to the Ordinance; however, she
was questioning
the enforcement of the Ordinances.
C/M Hoffman said there were two parts of
Legislation, one
was passing the Legislation and the other
was enforcing
it. He said the two must be separated.
He said
enforcement would be a concern after the
Ordinance was
passed.
Irving Lopatey, Resident at 4930 Sabal Palms
Boulevard,
said the Condominium Declaration stated the
number of
people allowed in each apartment according to the size of
the unit.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council was trying to pass
Legislation that would be enforceable. He said the
problems did not occur in one day and they would not
disappear in one year. He said this Ordinance was very
good and should be enforceable.
Mary Siedel, Resident, suggested that a limitation be
given as to how many people were allowed per square
footage.
C/M Rohr said the residents seemed to be confusing the
Condominium laws and the single-family residences. He
said Condominiums were limited by the Declaration;
however, the single-family homes were protected by State
laws that had to be followed.
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City Attorney Doody said the Ordinance was not drafted
for any particular group of people. He said the
Ordinance was drafted for the by-products of congestion
in residential neighborhoods.
C/M Hoffman said he met several times with the City
Attorney regarding the matter. He said he would like to
have had the Ordinance more restrictive; however, the
City Attorney drafted the Ordinance by what could be
upheld in the Courts.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1420
* on first reading, SECONDED by C M Ben er.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
General Administrative
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Te� mp. Ord. #1422 on first reading to
repeal Artic le -IX, Sections 14-59 through 14-71.2, of the
City Code entitled "Alarm Systems" and to create a new
Article IX to be entitled "Alarm Systems".
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED with Amendments on first reading.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1422 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1422
* on first reading, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
City Manager Kelly said this Ordinance was drafted after
the public expressed their concerns regarding the annual
fees. He said the one time fee would be for a building
permit to assure proper installation and the enforcement
of the Ordinance would be handled by the City, City
Manager or Designee appointed by the hearing officer for
purposes of appeals and penalties imposed. He said the
Ordinance was very good and he recommended approval.
C/M Hoffman said when the Burglar Alarm system was in the
Police Department, there was justification for a yearly
fee of $50.00; however, since the Police Department no
longer handled this, the monitoring was at no cost to the
City. He said the yearly fee and the existing Ordinance
was so complicated that it tended to prohibit the
installations of burglar alarms rather than to encourage
the residents to install systems to protect their
property. He said anything that could be done to
encourage safety in the homes was important and he
approved of the intent of the Ordinance.
V/M Stelzer said after he and the Police Chief reviewed
the Ordinance, they found that a few Amendments were
needed. He said the City Attorney was aware of the
Amendments. He said the Police Department recently
complied with the existing Ordinance and sent their
yearly bills to the residents. He said the payments that
were received were being held and would be returned to
the residents after the passage of this Ordinance.
V/M Stelzer suggested that the Amendments be included in the
Motion to Approve Temp. Ord. #1422 on first
reading. He suggested te- ollowfng Amendments:
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Section 14-59 - Definitions -
This Section was to be rewritten to provide for
the exclusion of the alarm systems that were not
audible outside the home.
Section 14-62 - Entry of Premises -
New Language will be added.
Section 14.63 - Report of Response -
Change "Police Officer" to "Employee".
Section 14.66 -- Enforcement -
New Language will be added.
V/M Stelzer said the purpose of the Amendment in Section
14-59 was to eliminate the permitting process for those
alarms that did not make a sound outside of the home or
transmit an alarm to an Alarm Company.
The City Council AGREED with this Amendment.
V/M Stelzer said the purpose of the Deletion in Section
14.62 was to avoid the necessity of a neighbor having a
person's key.
The City Council AGREED to this Amendment.
V/M Stelzer said the purpose of the Amendment in Section
14.63 was to specify that the Police would investigate
the scene of the alarm to verify forced entry.
The City Council AGREED to this Amendment.
V/M Stelzer said this Ordinance would eliminate Article
IX, Sections 14.59 through 14.71 of the existing
Ordinance and the need for a Burglar Alarm Review Board.
City Attorney Doody said Section 14.66 had a duplicate
sentence which would be stricken from the Ordinance.
V/M Stelzer said a provision regarding the checks
received for the annual fee had to be made after the
final reading of the Ordinance and Mayor Abramowitz
agreed.
Irving Katz, Resident, asked if there would be a charge
for false alarms.
V/M Stelzer said there would be three false alarms
allowed; however, beginning with the fourth false alarm,
the violator would be charged $25.00, $50.00 for the
fifth false alarm, $100.00 for the sixth alarm, etc.
Mr. Katz had concerns with the City being able to mandate
that the alarm owner replace his faulty alarm system.
Mayor Abramowitz said the penalties would assist the City
in having the alarms were repaired or replaced.
Harold Blank, Resident at 5704 South Travelers Lane, said
he was in charge of the Burglar Alarm Committee in the
Woodlands area. He said he approved of this Ordinance
and the removal of the annual fee.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked the City Attorney to recommend an
Amendment to the Motion.
City Attorney Doody suggested a Motion be Amended to Approve
Temp. Ord. #1422 on first reading with
the four suggested changes as follows:
1. The definition of alarm be rewritten.
2. The word "Police Officer" be changed to "Employee
3. The Section regarding entry to the premises be stricken
entirely.
4. The correction of the typographical error in Section 14.66.
* C/M Bender AMENDED his MOTION to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1422
* with the suggested Amendments on first reading, Rohr
* AMENDED his SECOND.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
20, MOTION TO APPROVE Addendum 23 to the engineering agree-
ment with Hazen and Sawyer in the amount of $8,500.00 to
prepare contract documents and limited services during
construction in order to provide additional fields at Tract
27, Tamarac Sports Complex.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
City Manager Kelly said Hazen & Sawyer are the Consulting
Engineers for the City. He said staff asked Hazen &
Sawyer to provide the contract documents and limited
services during construction for additional fields at
Tract 27. He said if the City Engineers could substitute
some of these services it would be done.
VOTE:
AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
ALL VOTED AYE
21. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5293 requesting Broward
County to delete NW 64 Avenue from their Trafficway Plan.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-16 - PASSED
AGENDIZED by Consent on Page 2.
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5293 by title.
* C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5293,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
TAPE 5
City Manager Kelly said Broward County called him
yesterday regarding their consideration of the Delegation
Request submitted by the Cities of Tamarac and
Lauderhill. He said Broward County was insisting that a
Resolution approved by the City Council be submitted to
them stating that the request was to delete NW 64 Avenue
from the Trafficways Plan from Commercial Boulevard to NW
44 Street.
City Manager Kelly said if Broward County would not
approve this, the Cities would be recommending that the
right-of-way be reduced from 106-feet to 80-feet and that
NW 64 Avenue be reflected on the Trafficway Plan as a two
lane road divided by a median strip.
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V/M Stelzer said he accused Mayor Abramowitz of
improperly making the agreements with the Mayor of
Lauderhill and City Manager Kelly without City Council
approval. He said the Resolution seemed to be an
admission that the acts were improper and to ratify Mayor
Abramowitz's acts. He said he was against this
Resolution because the Resolution should have been
proposed in. May, 1988 rather than January, 1989.
Mayor Abramowitz said at the December 28, 1988 City
Council meeting, V/M Stelzer stated that there was never
a request to change the Trafficway Plan to reflect a two
lane road rather than a four way road.
V/M Stelzer asked when he said this and Mayor Abramowitz
said V/M Stelzer stated that the only thing ever
mentioned about this matter was that there would be a
request to change the road from 106-feet to 80-feet.
Mayor Abramowitz said V/M Stelzer stated that this
request was a mystery. He read a portion of the Planning
Commission meeting Minutes of September 7, 1988 as
follows: "Tamarac and Lauderhill are joining forces to
request the County Commission to initiate an amendment to
the Trafficways Plan reducing the right-of-way from NW 64
Avenue between Commercial Boulevard and 44 Street. A
four lane facility 106-foot wide to a two lane facility
with an 80-foot right-of-way."
Mayor Abramowitz said it seemed that V/M Stelzer was not
pleased that Mayor Abramowitz could accomplish something
that no one else was able to do. He said this matter was
considered before he was elected Mayor and when it was
brought to his attention he asked why Tamarac needed this
road. He said the truth to the matter was that Tamarac
did not need the road because it would not service anyone
and it would go nowhere.
Mayor Abramowitz said the problem was that the matter was
on the Broward County Trafficways Plan and, at any time,
Broward County could mandate Tamarac to put the road in
and pay the cost of approximately one million dollars.
Mayor Abramowitz said when he discussed this matter with
the City Manager and the previous City Planner, he asked
if there was a possibility of the road being removed from
the Trafficways Plan. He said he was informed that
Tamarac alone could not get this off the Trafficways
Plan; however, if the Cities of Lauderhill and Tamarac
made a joint Delegation Request to Broward County, there
was a good chance in getting this done.
Mayor Abramowitz said if this road was deleted from the
Trafficways Plan, Tamarac would never have to worry about
being responsible for putting in a two lane road. He
said there was no action taken regarding the matter;
therefore, there was nothing to bring before the City
Council.
Mayor Abramowitz said the staff of the Cities of Tamarac
and Lauderhill worked together on a Delegation Request
and the reason this Resolution was before the City
Council at this time was because the actions were
beginning to take place. He said Broward County was
informing the Cities that they were ready to review the
Delegation Request and what documents were needed to do
So.
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Mayor Abramowitz said he found it ludicrous for people to
harass for political purposes something that was in the
best interest of the City. He said at the last meeting,
he was very disturbed because V/M Stelzer solicited the
residents surrounding the area and they became riled. He
said there was a woman who was informed that she would
not be able to use her patio because there was a road
going in and there was no reason for a road going in. He
said this was false because the road was mandated by
Broward County and, if Tamarac had this road removed from
the Trafficways Plan, the City would not have to worry
about it.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was disturbed at the last
meeting because he sat and patiently explained to
everyone that the reason this was done was because it
would save the City over one million dollars and a
resident stood up and asked what right he had to be
concerned about money. He said he informed the resident
that he was the Mayor of Tamarac and he was responsible
to do the best that he could for the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was sad that people disregarded
the welfare and well being of the City they serve and
could make these types of accusations. He said he felt
that V/M Stelzer was out of line in his remarks and he
would do the best that he could to keep peace and
tranquility in the City.
V/M Stelzer said Mayor Abramowitz was distorting the
facts by saying that V/M Stelzer did not know what was
going on. He said on May 25, 1988, Mayor Abramowitz and
the Mayor of Lauderhill filed a Delegation Request and he
read the Delegation Request into the record. He said the
first Resolution drafted indicated that the deletion of
NW 64 Street from the Trafficways Plan was being stopped.
He said the original plan was to reduce the road from
four lanes to two lanes and from 160-feet to 80-feet. He
said Mayor Abramowitz did this without the City Council's
approval and this Resolution was ratifying Mayor
Abramowitz's action.
V/M Stelzer said he felt that this was illegal and the
Charter Board should investigate this matter rather than
be concerned with their recent investigation. He said
this seemed to be a ratification of the acts taken by
Mayor Abramowitz.
C/M Hoffman suggested that V/M Stelzer take this matter
to the State Attorney if he felt that it was illegal as
opposed to taking the matter to the Charter Board.
Bernard Hart, Resident at 7000 NW 7.4 Place, said he felt
deeply insulted by the remarks made at the recent City
Council meetings regarding concerned residents being
political. He said he disagreed with the comments that
the people expressing their concerns were not interested
in the City's best interest. He said he lived in the
City for 12 years and he never missed a Council meeting.
Mr. Hart said there was a right and wrong way to do
things. He congratulated Mayor Abramowitz for making the
deal regardless of whether it was right or wrong. He
said he watched the City of Lauderhill's Council meeting
on Cable T.V: and, when the Delegation Request was before
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their City Council, the.Mayor indicated that there was a
document in their backup material showing that the City
Council of the City of Tamarac approved the Delegation
Request.
Mayor Abramowitz said this statement was incorrect.
Mr. Hart said for the last ten years, the City of Tamarac
opposed any expenditures and construction on 44 Street
because there was no ingress/egress from Woodlands;
therefore, the road was needless. He said Benjamin
Dantzker, Councilman of the City of Lauderhill, stated
that he did not mind doing something for the City of
Tamarac; however, every time Tamarac was asked to
cooperate with Lauderhill, Lauderhill was turned down.
He said Lauderhill's Mayor stated that the improvements
to 44 Street were part of the Agreement.
Mr. Hart said there was nothing in the Resolution
indicating that this would be part of the Agreement. He
asked if the improvements would be done on the City of
Lauderhill or the City of Tamarac's property and if the
City of Lauderhill was being charged for the
improvements.
Mayor Abramowitz said there was nothing done 10 years ago
because there was no egress needed. He said the
residents of Lauderhill were unhappy about the road being
two lanes instead of a four lane road because the four
lane road would not cost the City of Lauderhill anything.
He said the developer was putting in two lanes;
however, two lanes were expected to be put in by the City
of Tamarac.
Mayor Abramowitz said what was said at the City of
Lauderhill's City Council meeting was not his
responsibility. He said everything done on this matter
was done through the staff of Tamarac until it was time
for the City Council to act upon it. He said nothing has
been done and everything was a matter of record.
Mayor Abramowitz read a letter from Broward County dated
August 22, 1988 which stated that their office
recommended to the Planning Commission a five lane
undivided cross section for the 80-foot corridor. He
read a letter dated August 12, 1988 from the Broward
County Engineering Division which stated that NW 64
Avenue south of Commercial Boulevard to NW 44 Street in
the City of Tamarac is designated as a 106-foot corridor
on the Trafficways Plan and, according to the plan,
106-foot cross section could accommodate up to a six lane
divided facility.
Mayor Abramowitz said he wanted someone to show him how
it was not in the best interest of the City of Tamarac to
try and get this taken off of the Trafficways Plan. He
said he hoped that Broward County would grant the
Delegation Request because it would assist the City in
not spending the money to put in a road that would not be
a service to the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would take the same steps that
were taken to handle this matter again if it was needed
because it as not illegal. He said everything was done
through staff and there was no reason to bring the matter
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to the City Council because there was no definitive
action taken. He said now was the time that definitive
action had to be taken.
Mr. Hart asked if the improvements to 44 Street were in
the Agreement and Mayor Abramowitz said the City of
Lauderhill would meet with the residents of the Woodlands
and request that they would permit a turning lane on 44
Street.
Mayor Abramowitz said Mr. Hart was once the Mayor of
Tamarac and he knew that there were certain things needed
to do the right things for the City. He said he would
never do anything that he was not supposed to do.
Mr. Hart said he was once the Mayor of Tamarac and the
City Charter indicated that the function of the Mayor was
to be a member of the City Council. He said he may have
done the same thing as Mayor Abramowitz; however, he
would have called a Workshop meeting and discussed it
with the City Council before any arrangements were made
to avoid the conflicts that are occurring. He said he
was very concerned with the statements made at the City
of Lauderhill's Council meeting.
Mayor Abramowitz said he would contact the City of
Lauderhill's Mayor in the morning to find out why these
statements were made when they were not correct.
V/M Stelzer said he was not against the reduction of the
lanes, he was against the fact that Mayor Abramowitz did
these things without the City Council being involved.
Ben Rossman, First Vice --President of the Woodlands, asked
Mayor Abramowitz to explain the concerns regarding 44
Street.
Mayor Abramowitz said at a joint meeting between the
Woodlands Homeowners Association and Golf Course
Representatives, a request was made to construct the road
further away from Tamarac. He said there was a
suggestion made that Lauderhill get the developer to jog
the entire road and have it placed in Lauderhill only;
however, the City of Lauderhill would do this if they
could get approximately 4-1/2-feet for a turning lane on
44 Street.
Mayor Abramowitz said nothing has been finalized and
could not be finalized until the construction began. He
said the sooner the Delegation Request was determined,
the sooner the problems could be resolved.
Anthony Silvestri, Planning Commissioner, said in
September, 1988, the previous City Planner came before
the Planning Commission indicating that the documents
needed immediate action so that they could be sent to the
Broward County Commission. He said he was informed that
part of the area was in Tamarac and the Planning
Commission approved the documents because the request was
for a two lane road rather than a six lane road at no
cost to the City of Tamarac.
Mr. Silvestri said at the December 28, 1988 City Council
meeting, he informed the residents of the Woodlands that
they should not condemn the City for approving the
reduction of lanes.
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V/M Stelzer said the matter regarding the left turn lane
on 44 Street has always been discussed with the City of
Lauderhill. He asked where the left lane would turn
into.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was not aware of a left turn
lane. He said there has been discussion regarding a
right turn lane.
V/M Stelzer said a right turn lane would have nothing to
do with Tamarac.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City of Lauderhill wanted to
place a small turning lane at the blinking signal on 44
Street.
C/M Rohr said it was not fair to keep the City Council,
staff and the residents at a meeting for arguments on
matters that have not occurred.
During the Vote, V/M Stelzer stated he would approve this
if the Resolution was dated May 6, 1988; however, because
it was dated January, 1989, he would deny the Resolution.
VOTE:
Mayor Abramowitz
- Aye
V/M
Stelzer
- Nay
C/M
Hoffman
- Aye
C/M
Bender
- Aye
C/M
Rohr
- Aye
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 10:35 P.M.
CAROL A. EVANS, CITY CLERK
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $219.00 or $27.38 per
copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of
recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of
Tamarac."
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CITY OF TA-MARAC
APPROVED AT MEETING OF 4-9-/
City Clerk
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r��t n INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM� RRV9 PUBLIC WORKS DEPT_
MEMO TO: Bob Foy -- Director
FROM: Ken Friedrichs - Senior Foreman
Vehicle Maintenance
DATE: January 11, 1989
Approve
SUBJECT Vehicle Acquisition lqlchael R. Couz J .
REFERENCE: 4 Wheel Drive Vehicle
The full size four wheel drive utility vehicle is being
purchased as a replacement for vehicle #415. This is
a 1982 Datsun Pickup - Serial #JN6MDO1S1CW116487. This
vehicle presently has approximately 56,000 miles. The
body is in a very rusted condition including even the roof
panels. Over the period of ownership it has had, counting
parts and labor the Public Works Department has used,
approximately $5,000 expended on it. When the new vehicle
_was recommended this vehicle was not considered to be an
economical or efficient refurbish candidate.' The four
wheel drive capacity is a necessity in inclement weather
to access emergency equipment and locations throughout the
City.
The following represents immediate costs to repair existing
vehicle #415:
1. Body repairs $1,100.00
2. Interior repairs/refurbishing 300.00
3. Suspension/steering 175.00
4. Brakes/tires 400.00
5. Valves 325.00
_
6. Communication system repair 100.00
+
Total estimated cost approximate $2,400.00
The replacement vehicle is to be purchased at Jack Wilson
Chevrolet in St. Augustine, Florida, who is the State
Contract vendor for this particular type of vehicle. In
this instance, l feel that the State Contract will provide
the City with the necessary equipment at a reasonable price.
KF:ck