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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTIONS/DISCUSSION
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1989
CALL TO ORDER: 9:00 A.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.
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of five-year
employee service awards to PHILIP E. FORSBERG and
TIMOTHY GLASGOW, Police Department; EDWARD CATALANO,
Utilities West; and ANTHONY LABATE, Public Works
Department.
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATIONS were made. Edward Catalano was not
present.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation
designating the week of May 1-7, 1989, as "NATIONAL
DRINKING WATER WEEK".
FINAL ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made to Bob Foy, City Engineer.
3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation
designating the week of April 23-29, 1989, as RAOUL
WALLENBERG WEEK.
FINAL ACTION•
PRESENTATION was made to Ziggy Helisek.
4. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a plaque to EMIL
BEUTNER in recognition of his contributions while
serving as a member of the Planning Commission.
FINAL ACTION•
PRESENTATION was made.
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CONSENT AGENDA
5. Items listed under Consent Agenda, Item 5, are viewed
to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by
one motion in the form listed below. If discussion is
esire , then the item(s) will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
City Clerk
a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the City Council
Special Meeting of 3/29✓89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
and waiver of the 300-foot distance requirement
for issuance of certificates of occupancy for
LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS for a six-month period
from 5/13/89 to 11/13/89.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Engineering/Utilities
C. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5389 releasing
$,476.75 of the $13,327.50 cash bond posted for
public improvements at BARNETT BANK, with the City
retaining $4,850.75 as a one-year warranty bond.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
General Administrative
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-98 PASSED.
d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5390 approving an
agreement with AT&T Communications, Inc., whereby
the City would receive revenues in the amount of
6% of all completed long distance calls on the
public telephones on City property.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-99 PASSED.
APPROVED with the City Manager executing the agreement.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
6. 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.
REPORTS
7. City Council
S. City Manager - Report on Police Department
9. City Attorney
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CONSIDERATIONS
Finance_ Department
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10. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $1,842.00 from
Utilities Contingency Account #425-371,588-975 to
various Customer Services accounts to provide funding
to secure a modular endorser for check deposits.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTIONS
City Council
11. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #53.9.1_ appointing four (4 )
members to the REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-100 PASSED.
APPOINTED the following people as regular members:
Morton Winter - District 1
Molly Goldstein -- District 2
Abe Garr - District 3
Irving Schneider - District 4
12. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #53.97 appointing one (1)
member to the BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-101 PASSED.
APPOINTED Melvin Eliasberg as a regular member.
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5398 appointing one (1)
member to the INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-102 PASSED.
APPOINTED Jerry Liebowitz as a regular member.
Community Development
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem . Reso. #5392 approving a revised
site plan to the TARGET STORE formerly Richway)
reflecting an addition to the garden center at 8399 N.
University Drive.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-103 PASSED.
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15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5399 transferring a
special exception for a restaurant with on --premises
consumption of beer and wine from Domenic Palmieri,
President, d/b/a Wing City, Inc., to Bao-Ju Wang,
President, d/b/a China Jewel, Inc., located at 5435 N.
State Road 7.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89--104 PASSED.
16. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5400 transferring a
special exception for a restaurant with on -premises
consumption of beer and wine from Peter Licata, owner,
d/b/a Tags Pizza, to Irving Weinstein, President of
Make Me A Match, Inc., d/b/a Tags Pizza, located at
4243 W. Commercial Boulevard (SUNSHINE PLAZA).
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-105 PASSED.
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Engineering/Utilities
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5393 awarding Bid #89--19
in t e amount of $2,637.00 to Broward Frame and Body,
Inc., for the purchase of one (1) service body to be
installed in Vehicle 445, a 1986 Ford F150 pick-up
truck.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-106 PASSED.
18. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Reso. #5394 awarding Bid #88-12
in the amount of $60,425.00 to TLC Diversified, Inc.,
for a new pump at Tract 27 water tank for TUW Project
88-12.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89--107 PASSED.
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5401 waiving the bidding
requirements and approving an Agreement with Manchester
Equipment Company, Inc., for the sole source purchase
of two (2) eight (8) channel multiplexers in the amount
of $3,766.00 in order for TUW to implement a
computerized work order program.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
Finance Department
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-108 PASSED.
20. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5395 accepting the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year
1987/88.
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED.
PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
Communiity Development
21. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5396
concerning a request by SWANSON WEST PLAZA, Rep. Harry
M. Ginsburg, for a limited parking waiver to permit
thirty (30) additional parking spaces for SWANSON WEST
PLAZA, which is zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business) and
is located at the northeast corner of Commercial
Boulevard and NW 84 Terrace. Petition #5-Z--89.
FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--89--109 PASSED.
APPROVED with the following conditions:
* 1. This waiver is made a part of the approved site
plan and, as, such affects the land and will
remain in effect regardless of the passage of
ownership of the parcel from one owner to another,
unless and until the Synagogue use vacates the
premises.
2. Any occupational licenses issued for this Swanson
Center will be bound by the parking requirements
of the Tamarac Code. The occupational license for
the Synagogue (even though no fee will be paid by
the Synagogue) will not be issued until the
contract with Broward Community College for the
High Holy day services is provided to the City.
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21. 3. The City of Tamarac must receive a letter from the
Temple stating that it will not apply for the use
of any additional space in the Swanson West
Building because'there is inadequate parking. The
City may entertain such a request in the future if
the owners of Swanson West can demonstrate that
sufficient square footage and parking spaces have
been vacated by other tenants to accommodate
increased Temple use in accordance with all
applicable provisions of the Tamarac Code.
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC HEARINGS - 10:00 A.M.
CommunityDevelopment
22. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication and
Posting for Temp. Ord. #1432. Petition #4-Z-89
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Ord. #1432
on second reading concerning a request by REIN
PROPERTIES, LTD., to rezone lands in the northwest
quarter of Land Section 7, approximately 2,200
feet west of Nob Hill Road and 1/2-mile north of
Commercial Boulevard, from R--4A (Planned
Apartments) and A--1 (Limited Agricultural) to LI-1
(Light Industrial) in accordance with the City of
Tamarac Land Use Plan. Petition #4-Z-89.
FINAL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-89-15 PASSED.
22a - ACCEPTED Affidavits.
22b - APPROVED on second reading. Public hearing was
held.
23. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication,
Mailing and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1433.
Petition #27-Z-88.
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tem Ord. #1433
on first reading concerning a request by IRVING
WALTMAN to rezone vacant lands at the northwest
corner of University Drive and McNab Road from B-1
(Neighborhood Business) to B-2 (Planned
Business). Petition #27-Z-88.
FINAL ACTION:
TABLED at petitioner's request to May 10, 1989, at 7:30
P.M. during a Regular City Council Meeting.
24. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication,
Mailing and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1434.
Petition #6-Z-89. -�~ --
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1434
on first reading concerning a request by BARBARA
AND ABEL ZALCBERG/UNIVERSITY SHOPPES AND OFFICES
to rezone those lands at the northeast corner of
University Drive and NW 64 Street from B-6
(Business District) to B-2 (Planned Business).
Petition #6-Z-89.
FINAL ACTION:
24a - ACCEPTED Affidavits.
24b - APPROVED on first reading. Second reading and
public hearing will be held during a Regular City
Council meeting on May 10, 1989, at 7:30 P.M.
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AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
25. MOTION TO CORRECT Council recess from July 10 -
August 10, 1989 to July 10 - August 6, 1989.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED
26. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE City Manager to send letters to
registered voters explaining situation financially and
offer made by Broward Sheriff's Office. Letter to
request input from residents as to their preferences.
FINAL ACTION:
APPROVED.
The City Council may consider and act upon such other
business as may come before it.
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, APRIL 26,, 1989
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Wednesday, April 26, 1989 at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers.
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the
Pledge of Allegiance followed by a Moment of Silent Meditation dedicated
to George Gottfried resident of Lakes of Carriage Hills, who was in
Holy Cross Hospital.
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Dr. H. Larry Bender
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
Councilman Jack Stelzer
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Richard Doody, City Attorney
Carol A. Evans, City Clerk
Pauline Walaszek, Special Services
Secretary
INTRODUCTION
1. PRESENTATION by City Manager Kelly of five-year employee
service awards to PHILIP E. FORSBERG and TIMOTHY GLASGOW,
Police Department; EDWARD CATALANO, Utilities West; and
ANTHONY LABATE, Public Works Department.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATIONS were given.
Bob Foy accepted the award for Edward
Catalano, Utilities West.
City Manager Kelly presented five --year service awards to
Philip E. Forsberg and Timothy Glasgow, Police Department
and and Anthony Labate, Public Works Department. Bob
Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, accepted the
award for Edward Catalano, Utilities West. He thanked
them for their years of service to the City.
2. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation
designating the week of May 1-7, 1989, as "NATIONAL DRINKING
WATER WEEK".
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made to Bob Foy, Director
of Utilities/Engineering.
Mayor Abramowitz read the proclamation into the record
and presented it to Bob Foy, Director of
Utilities/Engineering.
Mr. Foy thanked the Mayor and City Council for the
proclamation and he accepted it in the behalf of Tamarac
Utilities West Plant Operators and the citizens. He said
the City could be very proud that their water quality was
among the highest. He said when the expansion program
was completed it would be a state -of -the --art system and
the Utilities/Engineering Department would do their best
to keep the water safe.
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3. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a proclamation
esignating the week of April 23-29, 1989, as "RAOUL WALLEN-
BERG WEEK".
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made to Ziggy Helisek.
Mayor Abramowitz read the proclamation into the record
and presented it to Ziggy Helisek.
4. PRESENTATION by Mayor Abramowitz of a plaque to EMIL
BEUTNER in recognition of his contributions while serving as
a member of the Planning Commission.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
PRESENTATION was made to Emil Beutner.
Presentation was also given by David Krantz,
Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Mayor Abramowitz said Emil Beutner has served under 6
Mayors and he asked David Krantz, Chairman of the
Planning Commission, to make the presentation to Mr.
Beutner.
Mr. Krantz said he was pleased to be participating in the
recognition of Mr. Beutner's contributions to the City.
He said Mr. Beutner spent 17 years serving the City and
his first appointment was to the Board of Adjustment and
then the Planning Commission. He said Mr. Beutner served
under six Mayors who were, Oscar Seltman, Dwight Johnson,
Walter Falck, Philip Kravitz, Bernard Hart and Norman
Abramowitz. He said Mr. Beutner served longer than any
volunteer in the City and his knowledge and respect of
the City's Codes was great. He said Emil Beutner was not
a "Public Servant" but a "Public Hero".
Mayor Abramowitz read the plaque into the record,
presented it to Emil Beutner and thanked him for his many
years of service to the City.
Carl Alper said Mr. Beutner was an Engineer for 45 years
and no one was more deserving to receive this recognition.
CONSENT AGENDA
General Administrative
5. d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5390 approving an agree-
ment with AT&T Communic tiac ans, Inc., whereby the City would
receive revenues in the amount of 6% of all completed long
distance calls on the public telephones on City property.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED for separate discussion.
(SEE PAGE3for Final Action)
* C/M Stelzer MOVED to REMOVE Item 5 d., from the Consent Agenda
* for separate discussion, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
AGENDIZED BY CONSENT
25. MOTION TO CORRECT the City Council recess dates from
July 10, 1989 - August 10, 1989 to July 10, 1989 - August 6,
1989.
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
C/M Stelzer said the
Motion made
at the April 12, 1989
City Council meeting
approved the
City
Council vacation
to be from July 10,
1989 to August
10,
1989; however, the
Ordinance called for
a vacation
of 4 weeks
which would be
from July 10, 1989 to
August 6,
1989.
*
C/M Stelzer MOVED to
APPROVE the
City
Council vacation to be
*
from July 10, 1989 to
August 6,
1989,
SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE:
ALL
VOTED AYE
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CONSENT AGENDA - ITEM 5, a. through d.
City Clerk
5. a. MOTION TO APPROVE the minutes of the City Council
Spec al Meetr g f 3/29/8.9.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
b. MOTION TO APPROVE renewal of a model sales permit
and waiver a he 300-foot distance requirement for issuance
of certificates of occupancy for LAKES OF CARRIAGE HILLS
for a six-month period from 5/13/89 to 11/13/89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
Engineering/Utilities
c. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5389 releasing $8,476.75
of the $13,327.50 cash bond posted for public improvements
at BARNETT BANK, with the City retaining $4,850.75 as a
one-year warranty bond.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
General Administrative
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-98 - PASSED
d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5390 approving an agree-
ment with AT&T Communic tac cans, Inc., whereby the City would
receive revenues in the amount of 6% of all completed long
distance calls on the public telephones on City property.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
REMOVED o�parate discussion on Page 2.
(SEE NEXT ITEM for Final Action).
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Consent Agenda Item 5, a. through
* c., SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
General Administrative
d. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5390 approving an agree-
ment with AT&T Communic to ions, Inc., whereby the City would
receive revenues in the amount of 6% of all completed long
distance calls on the public telephones on City property.
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-99 - PASSED
REMOVED for separate discussion on Page 2.
APPROVED subject to the City Manager signing
the contract as opposed to the City Clerk.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5390 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5390 SECONDED
* by C/M Hoffman.
C/M Stelzer asked if the City Clerk had the authorization
to sign the contract with AT&T.
City Attorney Doody said the City Manager should sign the
contract; therefore, the Motion to Approve should be
subject to the City Manager signing the contract as
opposed to the City Clerk.
* V/M Bender AMENDED his Motion to APPROVE subject to the City
* Manager signing the Contract with AT&T as opposed to the City
* Clerk, C/M Hoffman AMENDED his SECOND.
VOTE:
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
6. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
ALL VOTED AYE
Carl Alper asked that he be able to speak during the City
Manager's report regarding the Police Department.
James Moore, President of Mainlands/Section 7, had
concerns regarding the recent Open Housing Law. He
suggested that the City Attorney research this matter to
determine what rights the Adult Communities have and if
they were required to rent to families. He said if the
families were going to be allowed in the existing Adult
Communities1sidewalks and safety precautions had to be
implemented.
Mayor Abramowitz said he attended 3 conferences in which
this matter was discussed. He said he has tried numerous
times to get someone from the Federal Government to
address the problems facing many of the City's areas;
however, he said the Government was in the process of
refining and defining the law. He said the City
Attorney, under the rules and regulations of the City,
had no right to give anyone private advice. He said he
would discuss this matter during the Broward League of
Cities meeting.
Melanie Reynolds, Resident of Sands Point, said she felt
that the residents were being cheated because the City
Council was delegating their authority by having
negotiations which should be done by the City Council.
She said the negotiations were taking place behind closed
doors and the residents were not allowed to know what the
City Government was doing. She said the residents were
being cheated because the City Council was calling
Special meetings and making decisions that should be made
at Regular City Council meetings where the public could
attend.
Mrs. Reynolds said there was a meeting called late on
Friday, April 7, 1989, where the City Council approved
spending over $500,000.00 as part of a possible 1 million
dollar project for the development of Tract 27 without
going to Referendum. She said this was a violation of
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the City Charter and, by Referendum of March 12, 1985,
the residents were asked to vote on the development of
Tract 27 at a cost of $650,000.00, which would be for a 5
year period. She said the residents voted against this
Referendum and the 5 years have not expired. She said in
order to change this vote, the City Council had to take
the matter to Referendum.
Mrs. Reynolds said the rumor regarding the Broward
Sheriff's Office takeover was not being handled fairly
because the residents were not being allowed to express
their concerns on the matter. She said the newspapers
were reporting that the City had a shortfall because the
City was almost at buildout; however, two years ago, the
City had a surplus of monies. She said the City Council
eliminated burglar alarm fees which generated
approximately $100,000.00 and the City Council allowed
the City Manager to return thousands of dollars to
developers. She said when monies are to be returned to a
developer it was a policy that the developer filed a
request at a cost of $10.00 to the City Council for
consideration. She said the City Council allowed the
City Manager to instruct the Building Department to give
permits to a developer without paying for the permits.
Mrs. Reynolds said the City Council allowed the City
Attorney to cheat the residents as well. She said the
City hired a City Attorney that swore he would uphold the
Charter; however, as soon as the City Attorney took
office, he declared he represented the City Council only.
She said the Charter indicated that the City Attorney
represented the Municipality, it's agencies, departments,
officials, employees and Boards. She suggested that the
City use an outside law firm as opposed to have an
In-house Attorney and retaining the services of Ruf and
Carsky, Consulting Attorneys.
REPORTS
7. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
C/M Stelzer said he requested that the City Manager
place an Item on the Agenda where he could discuss the
Broward Sheriff's Office matter. He said the Item was
listed under the City Manager's Report; therefore, he
would like to discuss this matter under his Report as
well.
C/M Stelzer said he has been receiving several telephone
calls regarding the Broward Sheriff's Office takeover.
He said the concerns were of the matter going to
Referendum as opposed to the takeover being in the best
interest of the City. He said the matter was placed on
Referendum several years ago which was defeated by 700
votes. He said the City Council has been informing the
residents that the matter was not required to go to
Referendum. He said there was no way that the City
Council could take the matter to Referendum because the
Budget figures for the Ad Valorem Tax had to be submitted
by September 1, 1989. He said the Referendum would have
to take place in ,Tune, 1989, which would be unfair
because the majority of the residents were out of town.
C/M Stelzer said the residents should have the
opportunity to vote on the matter. He said when the
matter was placed on the Ballot, it was voted upon in a
political manner. He suggested that a listing be
requested by the Broward County Department of Elections
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on the names and addresses of the voters in the City. He
said each voter should be mailed a resume of the matter
because most people were not aware of the increase in the
Budget of approximately 1.5 million dollars. He said the
City may be able to save this amount by allowing the
Broward Sheriff's Office takeover.
C/M Stelzer said the residents should be sent a letter
explaining what the entire switch would cost with a tear
off ballot on the bottom for a "yes" or "no" vote. He
said the yes vote should be, "I am willing to pay $1.50
per $1,000.00 additional Ad Valorem Tax to retain the
services of the Tamarac Police Department" and the no
vote should be, "I do not wish to pay an additional $1.50
in Ad Valorem Taxes to retain control of the Tamarac
Police Department. I request that the City Council
negotiate a contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office".
C/M Stelzer said if this type of letter was sent to the
residents, everyone would have the chance to vote on the
matter. He said the ballots could bear a postage paid
stamp and, as the postman brings the bundles of ballots,
the cost for postage could be collected which would
assist in the count of the ballot.
Mayor Abramowitz said what took place during the previous
Administration was a straw vote.
C/M Stelzer said this procedure would also be a
non -binding straw vote.
Mayor Abramowitz said C/M Stelzer made reference to the
Ad Valorem Taxes being increased by $1.50 if the Tamarac
Police Department was retained by the City. He said if
the Broward Sheriff's Office took over the Police
Department it did not mean that the taxes ceased. He
said he did not object to C/M Stelzer's suggestion;
however, he would like to call a Workshop meeting
regarding the format of the letter. He asked that a
Motion be made which was not binding.
C/M Stelzer said the ballot should indicate that the
taxes could be increased by at least $1.50 if the Tamarac
Police Department was retained by the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he did not object to this
suggestion; however, until further information was
received regarding the costs, he did not want it
specified.
* C/M Stelzer MOVED to DIRECT the City Manager to send out a
* letter to the taxpayers of the City which would contain a
* ballot for voting on the Broward Sheriff's Office takeover,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
City Attorney Doody said the record should indicate that
the ballot was a non -binding straw ballot.
Mayor Abramowitz said he could not make a decision on the
matter without knowing the facts. He said he approved of
the letter; however, he would like the Motion to not
contain specifics. He said he would like to discuss the
form of the letter at a Workshop meeting.
C/M Hoffman said the Motion which he Seconded did not
contain any specifics. He said the Motion was a
Direction for the City Manager to send out a letter to
the residents.
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Mayor Abramowitz disagreed. He said he wanted the
opportunity to hold a Workshop meeting regarding the form
of the letter.
C/M Stelzer said he would like the ballot to contain a
commitment from the residents that they were willing to
pay what was necessary to retain the Tamarac Police
Department. He said the "yes" and "no" ballot should not
be changed.
At this time, C/M Hoffman WITHDREW his SECOND.
C/M Rohr said the City Council was asking that the record
not contain the contents of the letter.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Council agreed with the
concept of the letter; however, he was uncomfortable with
the letter containing specifics without further
information and an opportunity to discuss it.
Mayor Abramowitz asked that the Motion not contain
specifics so that the City Council could meet during a
Workshop meeting to discuss the contents.
C/M Stelzer said he did not object to the amount of money
changed; however, he wanted the residents to be informed
of what the cost would be to retain the Police
Department. He said he would like the ballot to contain
a "yes" or "no" vote for the Broward Sheriff's Office.
Mayor Abramowitz asked C/M Stelzer to Amend his Motion
that a letter be sent to all of the taxpayers regarding
the matter.
C/M Stelzer said he wanted the voters to be informed that
there may be a savings to the City if the City allowed
the Broward Sheriff's Office to take over the Police
Department.
C/M Hoffman suggested that C/M Stelzer introduce his
Motion.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the Motion be to submit a
letter to the taxpayers explaining the matter and give
the voters the opportunity to express their desires. He
said in the near future, a Workshop meeting would be
called to determine the contents of the letter.
C/M Hoffman said he would like to know what the Motion
was and Mayor Abramowitz asked C/M Stelzer to restate his
Motion.
*
C/M Stelzer MOVED to DIRECT the City Manager to send
a letter
*
to the taxpayers in the City outlining the proposal
from the
*
Broward Sheriff's Office. This letter should bear a
tear off
*
ballot providing for a "yes" or "no" vote to be signed
by the
*
taxpayer and returned to the City postage paid. The
yes should
*
indicate, "I am willing to pay at least x-number of
dollars
*
per $1,000.00 additional Ad Valorem Tax so that the
City could
*
retain control of the Police Department" and the no
should
*
indicate, "I do not want to pay at least x-number of
dollars
*
per $1,000.00 additional Ad Valorem Tax so the City
can retain
*
control of the Police Department. I prefer to have
the City
*
negotiate with the Broward Sheriff's Office to consolidate
*
and in effect a savings to the taxpayers.".
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This Motion FAILED for lack of a SECOND.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to DIRECT the City Manager to send a letter to
* all of the registered voters of the City explaining the financial
* situation and the offer made by the Broward Sheriff's Office.
* Details are to handed out at a Workshop meeting to be called as
* soon as possible by the Mayor, SECONDED by V/M Bender.
C/M Stelzer said this Motion indicated that the citizens
were not being given an opportunity to vote on the
Broward Sheriff's Office take over and Mayor Abramowitz
said this was not true.
C/M Hoffman said C/M Stelzer could express his
suggestions in the contents of the letter during a
Workshop meeting which would be held on this matter. He
said the only thing being done at this point was
approving that a letter was to be sent.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the Motion be Amended by
indicating that the letter would give the residents the
opportunity to address this matter.
* C/M Hoffman AMENDED his Motion to INCLUDE that the letter
* should request input from the residents as to their preference,
* V/M Bender AMENDED his Second.
VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
V/M Bender - Aye
C/M Hoffman - Aye
C/M Rohr -- Aye
C/M Stelzer -- Nay
C/M Rohr reported that there would be Bids received
for a Recycling Program on May 15, 1989. He said the
City of Oakland Park was willing to assist the City of
Tamarac by submitting information regarding the City of
Oakland Park's recycling program. He said the City of
Oakland Park was selling papers at $15.00 per ton and
aluminum at $1,100.00 per ton. He said if Tamarac could
not find an appropriate refuse company to assist the City
in a recycling program, the City would investigate the
possibility of having their own recycling program.
C/M Hoffman - No Report.
V/M Bender - No Report.
Mayor Abramowitz reported that Dina McDermott submitted
to Broward County the City's nomination for the award of
the Disabled People in Broward County. He said the
Tamarac Veterans Alliance was nominated, which included
the American Legion Post 265, Am Vets Post 2, Disabled
Veterans of Tamarac and The Jewish War Veterans of
Tamarac. He thanked Mrs. McDermott for her contribution.
Mayor Abramowitz said his recent trip to Tallahassee was
very successful. He said he spoke with the Head of the
Regulatory Agencies regarding the Florida Power & Light
matter. He said there were items generating on the
matter and he asked that the residents not give up.
Mayor Abramowitz said he attended the Delegation meeting
and heard that Tamarac's proposals for Grants of
$350,000.00 and $250,000.00 would be considered.
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At 9:57 A.M., Mayor Abramowitz RECESSED the meeting and
RECONVENED at 10:05 A.M. with ALL PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARING - 10:00 A.M.
Community Development
21. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5396
concerning a request by SWANSON WEST PLAZA, Rep. Harry M.
Ginsberg, for a limited parking waiver to permit thirty (30)
additional parking spaces for SWANSON WEST PLAZA, which is
zoned B-1 (Neighborhood Business) and is located at the
northeast corner of Commercial Boulevard and NW 84 Terrace.
Petition #5-Z-89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Public Hearing was held.
APPROVED with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-109 - PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5396 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5396, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said the request was
for a limited parking waiver because 30 more spaces were
needed to allow the use that was proposed. She said the
site plan for the Plaza was approved in 1982 and there
were 71 parking spaces provided; however, approximately
60 spaces were being used by the existing tenants.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the proposed use was for a
Synagogue and staff reviewed the request and notified the
Attorney for the Synagogue and property owner that
parking was insufficient for the Synagogue use. She said
the Planning Commission denied the request for a waiver
on April 5, 1989 and staff recommended the waiver be
denied.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Attorney and staff were
bound by law to make recommendations on an item that
deviated City Codes; however, the City Council could make
a decision and change the recommendations.
City Attorney Doody said the City Code required a waiver
of the parking requirements and the City Council should
determine the granting of limited waivers and the minimum
waiver that would make equal use of the land, building or
structure. He said the granting of the limited waiver
would be harmful to the general intent and purpose of
this Chapter and other Ordinances and such limited waiver
would not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise
detrimental to public health or welfare. He said the
hardship was found and it was not self-imposed.
Mayor Abramowitz asked when the Synagogue would be open
and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the Synagogue stated that
they would be using the area on Friday nights, Sunday
mornings and, occasionally, Saturday mornings. Mayor
Abramowitz asked if this was documented and Mrs.
Carpenter -Craft said the Synagogue was prepared to submit
this type of document, if needed.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked if staff received comment from the
existing tenants in the Center regarding this matter and
Mrs. Carpenter --Craft said the property owner would be
submitting this information to staff.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Center would be used by the
Synagogue on the "High Holy Days" and Mrs.
Carpenter -Craft said the Synagogue offered a stipulation
that the Center would not be used on "High Holy Days".
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there would be an Agreement
that the stipulations setforth to the Synagogue would be
passed on from property owner to property owner.
Mrs. Carpenter --Craft said the waiver would be attached to
the site plan.
C/M Hoffman said the language stated that there would be
a waiver to permit 30 additional parking spaces. He
asked if the language should be changed to a waiver of
the required 30 additional parking spaces.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the language should be changed
and C/M Hoffman said the waiver was to relieve the
property owner from adding an additional 30 parking
spaces. Mrs. Carpenter -Craft agreed.
C/M Hoffman asked if staff recommended that the waiver be
approved and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said under the terms of
the Code, staff was recommending denial; however, the
City Council may decide to grant the waiver based on the
facts before them.
Mayor Abramowitz said approval would be based on the
stipulations allowing this waiver not being detrimental
to the City.
C/M Hoffman asked if the congregation was Orthodox,
Conservative or Reformed and Mayor Abramowitz replied,
Reformed.
C/M Stelzer said this request would not create a problem
in the Center; therefore, the waiver should be granted
providing the stipulations were complied with.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Anthony Grimaldi, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, said
he was Chairman of the Planning Commission when this item
was presented to the Planning Commission and he voted to
approve the request. He said this request would be in
the best interest of the City and he suggested that the
City Council approve the waiver.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
City Attorney Doody said the conditions should be in the
Motion and he suggested that the conditions be restated.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the conditions would be as
follows:
1. This waiver is made a part of the approved site plan and,
as such; effects the land and will remain in effect regard-
less of the passage of ownership of the parcel from one
owner to another, unless and until the Synagogue use
vacates the premises.
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2. Any Occupational Licenses as issued for this Swanson
Center will be bound by the parking requirements of the
Tamarac Code. The Occupational License for the Synagogue
(even though no fee will be paid by the Synagogue) will not
be issued until the contract with Broward Community College
for the High Holy day services is provided to the City.
3. The City of Tamarac must receive a letter from the Temple
stating that it will not apply for the use of any additional
space in the Swanson West Building because there is
inadequate parking. The City may entertain such a request in
the future if the owners of Swanson West can demonstrate
that sufficient square footage and parking spaces have been
vacated by other tenants to accommodate increased Temple
use in accordance with all applicable provisions of the
Tamarac Code.
C/M Stelzer asked if the Swanson West Center was
requesting the waiver and Mrs. Carpenter -Craft replied,
yes. C/M Stelzer asked if the waiver would be eliminated
if the Synagogue relinquished use of the property and
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft replied, yes.
City Attorney Doody said that this could be added as
another condition and Mayor Abramowitz said he would like
this added as a condition.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
ORDINANCES
22. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication
and Posting for Temp Ord. #1432. Petition #4-Z-89
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1432
on second reading concerning a request by REIN PROPERTIES,
LTD., to rezone lands in the northwest quarter of Land
Section 7, approximately 2,200 feet west of Nob Hill Road
and 1/2-mile north of Commercial Boulevard, from R-4A
(Planned Apartments) and A-1 (Limited Agricultural) to
LI-1 (Light Industrial) in accordance with the City of
Tamarac Land Use Plan. Petition #4-Z-89.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-89-15 - PASSED
Public Hearing was held.
a. ACCEPTED Affidavits.
b. APPROVED on second reading.
* a. C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Affidavits of Publication and
* Posting for Te_ mp. Ord. #1432, SECONDED by V/M Bender.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1432 by title.
* b. V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp Ord. #1432 on second reading
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the request was for rezoning,
which would bring the lands into conformance. She said
the lands were currently zoned R-4A (Planned Apartments)
and A-1 (Limited Agriculture).
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the property consisted of 59
acres and was located in the north portion of Land
Section 7. She said the Tamarac and Broward County Land
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Use Maps designated the property as Industrial. She said
the Planning Commission approved the request on March 15,
1989 and staff recommended approval..
Mayor Abramowitz Opened the Public Hearing.
Harry Jaust, Resident of Tamarac Gardens, suggested that
the area be a. Park as opposed to Light Industrial and C/M
Hoffman said the City was obligated to this type of
development because it was part of the City and County's
Land Use Plan.
Mayor Abramowitz Closed the Public Hearing with no
further response.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
23. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication,
Mailing and Posting for Temp. Ord. #1433. Petition
# 27-Z-88 .
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Tamp Ord. #1433
on first reading concerning a request by IRVING WALTMAN
to rezone vacant lands at the northwest corner of University
Drive and McNab Road from B--1 (Neighborhood Business) to
B-2 (Planned Business). Petition #27-Z-88.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED at the Petitioner's request until
7:30 P.M., May 10, 1989, Regular City Council
meeting.
C/M Stelzer said Keith & Schnars asked that this Item be
heard on May 10, 1989 and Mayor Abramowitz said this
matter would be Tabled to a time certain.
City Attorney Doody suggested that this Item be Tabled
until 7:30 P.M., May 10, 1989, Regular City Council
meeting.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Item 23 a. and b. until 7:30 P.M.,
* May 10, 1989, Regular City Council meeting, SECONDED by C/M Rohr.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
24. a. MOTION TO ACCEPT Affidavits of Publication,
Mailing and Posting for Temp' Ord. #1434. Petition
#6-Z-89
b. PUBLIC HEARING - MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Ord. #1434
on first reading concerning a request by BARBARA AND
ABEL ZALCBERG/UNIVERSITY SHOPPES AND OFFICES to rezone
those lands at the northeast corner of University Drive
and NW 64 Street from B-6 (Business District) to B-2
(Planned Business). Petition #6-Z-89
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
Public Hear ni g was held.
a. ACCEPTED Affidavits.
b. APPROVED on first reading.
* a. C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Affidavits of Publication, Mailing and
* Posting for Temp Ord. #1434, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Ord. #1434 by title.
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* b. V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Ord. #1434 on first reading,
* SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said the property was currently
zoned 8--6 (Business District) and University Shoppes and
Offices has an approved site plan. She said the total
area of the parcel is 1.5 acres and contained an existing
commercial building. She said the surrounding land uses
and zonings are as follows:
1. North - B-1 (Neighborhood Business)
2. South - B-2 (planned Community Business)
3. East - B-6 (Business District)
4. West - R--4A (Planned Apartment)
Mrs. Carpenter -Craft said along University Drive between
McNab Road and NW 76 Street there are a variety of
Commercial zoning districts existing including B-6, B-2
and B-1. She said the B-6 zone was intended for the
development of an integrated mix of professional and
business developments with accessory residential units in
the primary structure as stated in Section 28.171(10) of
the City Code. She said the development was a small
commercial shopping center and it was unlikely that the
site would be developed to mixed 'uses as allowed in the
B-6 zone. She said the Planning Commission approved the
request on April 5, 1989 and staff recommended approval.
Mayor Abramowitz Opened and Closed the Public Hearing
with no response.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
8. CITY MANAGER REPORT - Report on Police Department
City Manager Kelly wished all of the Secretary's a Happy
Secretary's Day. He said the Secretaries assisted in
keeping the City running and he thanked them for their
assistance.
City Manager Kelly said the Public Works Department
requested this Agenda contain an Item regarding an
Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of Lauderhill and
Tamarac for the beautification of Commercial Boulevard;
however, neither he nor the City Attorney reviewed the
Agreement.
Mayor Abramowitz said a Special meeting would be called
and he suggested that this Item be included.
City Manager Kelly said the City, which consisted of
approximately 40,000 people, had a good tax base. He
said out of 28 Cities in Broward County, only 11 Cities
had a higher taxable valuation than Tamarac; however,
only 2 Cities taxed less than Tamarac. He said the
argument that Tamarac was a poor City was not true and
the charge that Tamarac was a cheap City deserved
scrutiny.
City Manager Kelly said each year he was responsible to
provide a Budget to the City Council. He said before
creating a proposed Budget he had to review various
alternatives and, for the previous two years,
privatization has been used frequently in the City and
became very important. He said he reviewed the Utilities
Department and found that the services provided by staff
were superior and there was no overall benefit by having
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privatization. He said last year, the Public Works
Department was reviewed and some privatization was used
in the Department; however, in areas such as street
sweeping and median maintenance, no private agency could
be as efficient as the personnel.
City Manager Kelly said during the Budget review there
were four factors assessed, 1) the level of service to be
provided, 2) a cost savings that may be derived, 3) the
impact on the existing personnel and 4) the degree of
local control that the City Council and he would continue
to maintain over the service being provided. He said the
services could always be done for less; however, the
concern was if the services could be done better. He
said the answer in the past has been no; however, the
personnel deserved a lot of respect from the citizens for
the work being performed.
City Manager Kelly said when the Budget process began
this year, the Police Chief advised, at a Department Head
meeting, that the preliminary Budget for the Police
Department would be approximately 1.1 million dollars
over the existing Budget. He said during the Department
Head meetings held every Monday at 9:00 A.M., he sat at
one end of the Table, the Finance Director sat at the
other end of the Table and the Department Heads sat on
the side of the table. He said when the Finance Director
heard of the Police Chief's preliminary Budget he was
very shocked and indicated that this was not going to
happen.
City Manager Kelly said he and the Finance Director
objected to 1.1 million dollars being spent over last
year's Budget in one Department only; however, when the
preliminary Budget for the Police Department was
submitted, it did not include any increases for salary
for the coming year which was the case in every
Department unless the Department had a previously agreed
long term contract for increases. He said the 1.1
million dollar increase did not include salary increases;
however, Union negotiations were presently taking place.
City Manager Kelly said the costs for the Broward
Sheriff's Office proposal projected a savings of more
than 1 million dollars over the base Budget for next year
and did not include the salary increases. He said there
were several factors that had to be evaluated and
presented to the City Council for further negotiations.
He said he wanted to save more money; however, Broward
Sheriff's Office wanted to save more. He said he should
have more information within a week.
City Manager Kelly said the Debt Service for the next 5
years on the new Police Facility would be $264,000.00 and
that amount was paid in this year's Budget. He said when
the 4.8 million dollars existing was adjusted
accordingly, $264,000.00 would be included. He said the
Police Department Budget included the cost for capital
equipment because the Union Contract required that when a
Police vehicle reached 100,000 miles, a new car was
required. He said last year the Police Department was
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entitled to approximately 9 vehicles; however, only 3
vehicles were allocated. He said the Police Department
agreed to this because they were expecting the
circumstances to improve this year.
City Manager Kelly said he asked the Public works
Department to make an assessment regarding a viable
number that could be presented to the Union but there was
concern that approximately.21 vehicles could be
requested. He said the preliminary Budget for the Police
Department requested 15 vehicles at a cost $247,000.00.
He said additionally, the new Police Facility would
require 4 additional dispatchers to run the communication
system and 10 additional men, which would not provide any
additional services to the City. He said the additions
would only provide the level of service to which the City
was already committed.
City Manager Kelly said in reviewing the proposal there
were very strong pluses on each of his Budget review
criteria. He said in transferring the Police Department
to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the level of service
must be improved in the City. He said a cost savings was
approximately 1 million dollars on paper but other
savings existed and the impact on the existing personnel
would be lifted, which included more than the Police
Department.
City Manager Kelly said there were residents who tended
to make rumors that sometimes adversely affected the
operation of the City. He said it was difficult when the
employees relay the rumors such as 100 people being laid
off in a ripple affect if the Broward Sheriff's Office
proposal was accepted by the City. He said none of the
rumors were true and there would be no negative impact on
the Departments in terms of personnel if the takeover was
approved. He said the proposal indicated that all of the
personnel in the Police Department would be absorbed by
the Broward County Sheriff's Office with the exception of
personnel that failed the drug tests and light duty
officers, which would be negotiable.
City Manager Kelly said the benefits accrued with the
City would be absorbed by the Broward County Sheriff's
Office. He said the personnel would only be changing
uniform and providing the services to the City. He said
promotional opportunities, which were. presently denied by
the City of Tamarac, would be available with the Broward
County Sheriff's Office. He said the Broward. County
Sheriff's Office was one of the few professionally
accredited organizations nationally and the Police Chief
was enthusiastic about joining the organization.
City Manager Kelly said former Police Chief of the City
of Miami, Kenneth Harms, spoke at a meeting and discussed
the problems with a small Department and the discussions
pertained to Tamarac's problems. He said every
Department wanted a sophisticated select enforcement team
such as Swat Team, Detective and Undercover Squads. He
said there were only a few occasions that the City of
Tamarac could institute some of these programs because of
the lack of Police Officers. He said he received several
calls from residents regarding Police Officers not
patrolling certain areas and the reason these problems
were occurring was because of the lack of Police
Officers.
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City Manager Kelly said the present schedule for Police
Officers required 10 people on the first and second
shifts and 12 on the third shift; however, this level of
service was not being provided because of the lack of
Police Officers. He said many of the Police Officers
were being paid overtime and the sick and disabled Police
Officers were being paid as well which contributed to the
financial problems in the Budget along with the building
revenues not being received.
City Manager Kelly said the City was looking to have the
Broward County Sheriff's Office provide the paper level
of service of 10, 10 and 12 Police Officer shifts. He
said in reviewing contracts with the Broward County
Sheriff's Office and other Cities it was evident that the
Broward County Sheriff's Office could provide backup for
officers who are ill or disabled.
City Manager Kelly said the challenge of local control
was always evident and if there were healthy and happy
personnel performance would be better. He said the City
needed a Police Department in which the morale was high
which was not the case at this time. He said if the City
could provide more money it would probably not make a
difference in the existing morale problems. He said it
was imperative that the City further investigate the
Broward County Sheriff's Office takeover because it would
be in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Abramowitz asked the public to comment on this
matter providing there was no cross discussion.
Carl Alper, Resident, said he respected and appreciated
the City Manager's Comprehensive Report on the matter;
however, the Miami Herald recently reported that the
Tamarac Police Department should be disbanded and turned
over to the Broward County's Sheriff's Office. He said
there were several reasons why this should not occur and
the City should consider bringing in an independent
physician for the Disability claims which may eliminate
some of the absentee Police officers. He said there
would be less Police protection in the City if the
Broward County Sheriff's Office came into the City
because the Sheriff would spend most of the energy on
drug enforcement. He said the residents would not be
able to communicate with the Broward County Sheriff's
Office as they can with the City Manager regarding the
need for Police protection.
Vickie Beech, Resident, said there was a problem existing
in the City for a long time as to the Fiscal
responsibility of the Administration. She said she did
not mind paying her fair share. She said there have been
problems with the Budget for a few years; however, the
staff was increased. She said the priorities in the City
should be water, sewage, Police Department and the
necessities that it took to survive.
Irving Katz, Resident, had concerns with hcw available
the disabled and ill Police Officers were going to be for
the Broward County Sheriff's Office. He said the Broward
County Sheriff's Office would have to physically check
every Police Officer that would transfer from the Tamarac
Police Department. He said it would be a disservice to
the City by placing the City in a position to pay
overtime if the Police officers were found not to be
disabled.
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Joseph Schreiber, Resident, said the resident should be
specifically informed as to what the Broward Sheriff's
Office was offering the City for the takeover. He asked
that the residents be given a chance to express their
opinions before the City Council made a decision on this
matter. He said the heart and soul of the City was the
Police Department and to give this up the consequences
had to be in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said he promised that the residents
would be made aware of everything known by the City
Manager and City Council regarding this matter.
Anne Zimmerman, Resident, said the City Manager indicated
that there would be savings; however, those savings were
not specified. She said there was reference to salaries;
however, there was no mention of what the salaries
included. She said most of the residents did not have
$100,000.00 dollar homes in the City and there were
people on fixed incomes. She said several years ago she
investigated this issue and the consensus was that the
residents wanted to retain their own Police Department
because the Cities who had the Broward County Sheriff's
Office were not pleased.
Mayor Abramowitz said he spoke with two Mayors who had
the Broward County Sheriff's Office and they indicated
that they were very pleased in having the Broward County
Sheriff's Office. He said these Mayors were willing to
discuss their experience with the public. He said he was
concerned with the reasons why the residents did or did
not want the Broward County Sheriff's Office in the City.
He said the reasons expressed to him had nothing to do
with the takeover being in the best interest of the City.
He said when it came to making a decision on the matter
his vote would pertain to the best interest of the City.
Anthony Grimaldi, Resident, said in the previous years
the Budget indicated that the City's Police Department
was doing a tremendous job; however, all of a sudden
there are complications and the City was considering
surrendering the City's rights to the Police Department
by transferring to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
He said he did not want to surrender the rights of the
Police Department without knowing the improvements in
doing so. He said the residents were told about the
disabled and sick Police Officers, Union Contracts, etc.,
and he would like the City to negotiate to where it was
of benefit to the City. He said he would prefer to pay
more taxes as opposed to surrendering the Police
Department.
C/M Hoffman asked if Mr. Grimaldi paid taxes to the City
and Mr. Grimaldi said this was not the City's business.
C/M Hoffman said he reviewed the tax roll and found that
Mr. Grimaldi was not on it; therefore, Mr. Grimaldi
should not refer to the taxes unless he paid them.
C/M Rohr said during a Town Hall meeting there was
mention that the free ride in the City was soon to be
over. He said the residents may not have realized what
the significance of this matter was. He said last year
there was discussion regarding a tax increase and there
was great opposition by the residents. He said the
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residents had to be willing to pay for the services that
they wanted and the matter with the Police Department did
not pertain to dollars only but the type of protection
being given.
C/M Rohr said the City would have to raise taxes
regardless of whether the Police Department was retained
because the revenues from building were not available
until Land Section 7 begins development. He said the
costs keep increasing and the funding would have to come
from taxation. He said he did not believe that the
residents would agree to doubling their taxation to
retain the services which would be required within the
next few years.
C/M Hoffman said he did not know if he was in favor of
the Broward County Sheriff's Office takeover because he
needed more information regarding the outcome of the
costs, taxes, etc. He said every taxpayer in the City
had the right to express their opinions. He said he
wanted more information before he was asked to make a
decision for or against the matter.
V/M Bender said he agreed with C/M Hoffman regarding
making a decision. He said he was interested in
receiving improved protection because the City was
growing and the protection should be growing. He said he
would make his decision on the matter when all the
information was presented.
Mayor Abramowitz said he was not going to lobby, sell or
try to change the minds of the residents. He said a
group of the people in the City called the residents
informing them that the City Council was going to vote
unanimously at the April 12, 1989 City Council meeting to
approve the Broward County Sheriff's Office takeover of
the City's Police Department without giving.the residents
a chance to express their opinions. He said for the past
15 years the City was run in a political manner and this
City Council wanted to change that.
Mayor Abramowitz said the residents were entitled to
express their concerns regarding this matter; however, he
wanted the residents to review the ;natter to determine if
it would be in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Abramowitz said 50% of the Budget in Broward County
was going to the services of the Broward County Sheriff's
Office and the City was not retaining those services at
this time. He said he knew which direction he wanted to
go; however, he would not make a decision on the matter
without further information. He said the City Council
would not make a decision without input from the
residents; however, the residents should be concerned
about the best interest of the City.
9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT - No Report.
CONSIDERATIONS
Finance Department
10. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of $1,842.00 from
Util dies Contingency Account #425-371-588-975 to various
Customer Services accounts to provide funding to secure a
modular endorser for check deposits.
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SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE this Item, SECONDED by C/M Hoffman.
Ken Burroughs, Finance Director, said the existing check
endorser was a manual piece of equipment which produced
500 to 2000 checks per day. He said the noise and
efficiency of the existing machine were a problem. He
said the Federal Regulations were being amended for check
endorsements and the equipment being requested would be
used primarily in the Utilities Department. He
recommended approval of this purchase.
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RESOLUTIONS
City Council
ALL VOTED AYE
11. MOTION TO ADOPT Tem. Reso. #5391 appointing four (4)
members to the REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-100 - PASSED
APPROVED the appointment of:
Morton Winter - District 1
Mollie Goldstein - District 2
Abe Garr - District 3
Irving Schneider - District 4
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5391 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5391, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
Mayor Abramowitz suggested the Councilmembers make their
nominations.
C/M Stelzer nominated Morton Winter, Henry Schumann, Abe
Garr and Irving Schneider.
C/M Rohr nominated Morton Winter, Abe Garr, Irving
Schneider and Mollie Goldstein.
C/M Hoffman nominated Morton Winter, Abe Garr, Irving
Schneider and Mollie Goldstein.
V/M Bender nominated Morton Winter, Abe Garr, Irving
Schneider and Mollie Goldstein.
Mayor Abramowitz nominated Morton Winter, Abe Garr,
Irving Schneider and Mollie Goldstein.
Vickie Beech, Resident, asked if there would be
homeowners involved and Mayor Abramowitz said Irving
Schneider and Henry Schumann were homeowners.
VOTE:
Mayor Abramowitz
V/M Bender
- Morton Winter
Abe Garr
Irving Schneider
Mollie Goldstein
- Morton Winter
Abe Garr
Irving Schneider
Mollie Goldstein
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C/M Hoffman
- Morton
Winter
Abe Garr
Irving
Schneider
Mollie
Goldstein
C/M Rohr
- Morton
Winter
Abe Garr
Irving
Schneider
Mollie
Goldstein
C/M Stelzer
- Morton
Winter
Henry
Schumann
Abe Garr
Irving
Schneider
C/M Stelzer said that Mollie Goldstein was not qualified
to serve on the Committee because she had no past
experience.
Mayor Abramowitz said Henry Schumann was very qualified;
however, he was serving on two other Boards in the City.
12. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5397 appointing one (1) member
to BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-101 - PASSED
APPOINTED Melvin Eliasberg as a
Regular member.
City Attorney Doody read Te�. Reso. #5397 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5397, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
C/M Stelzer said the City Attorney wrote a Resolution and
the City Clerk would have to administer the Oath Of
Office for one meeting before the reappointments were
made for the Boards and Committees. He suggested that
the City Council wait until the terms for reappointment
were expired.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Chairmen of the Boards
requested that these appointments be made because they
were necessary.
V/M Bender recommended the appointment of Melvin
Eliasberg to the Social Services Board.
VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
V/M Bender - Aye
C/M Hoffman - Aye
C/M Rohr - Aye
C/M Stelzer - Nay
13. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp Reso. #5398 appointing one (1) member
to the INVESTMENT ADVISORY BOARD.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-102 - PASSED
APPOINTED Jerry Leibowitz as a Regular
member.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5398 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp Reso. #5398, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
C/M Hoffman recommended the appointment of ,ferry
Leibowitz to the Investment Advisory Board as requested
by the Chairman of the Board to obtain a quorum.
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C/M Stelzer said he was the Liaison to the Investment
Advisory Committee and he was not informed that an
appointment would be made. He said he did not agree to
having a person apply for a position that had one meeting
remaining in the term.
C/M Hoffman said the Chairman came to him requesting this
appointment.
Mayor Abramowitz asked how long the Board was meeting
without a quorum and C/M Stelzer said the Board met two
times without a quorum by calling a Workshop meeting.
Mayor Abramowitz asked why the City Council was not
informed that there was no quorum for this Board and C/M
Stelzer said there were Workshop meetings called because
there were no items that needed to be voted upon at the
meetings.
Mayor Abramowitz said the Chairman came to him and
requested that the appointment be made. He said he
informed the Chairman that he should inform the Liaison.
VOTE:
Community Development
Mayor Abramowitz - Aye
V/M
Bender
- Aye
C/M
Hoffman
- Aye
C/M
Rohr
•- Aye
C/M
Stelzer
- Nay
14. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5392 approving a revised site
plan to the TARGET STORE (Yormerly Richway) reflecting an
addition to the garden center at 8399 N. University Drive.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-103 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp..Reso. #5392 by title.
* C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5392, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Kelly Carpenter -Craft, City Planner, said staff
recommended approval subject to the provision that the
landscaping was brought to Code.
VOTE:
ALL VOTED AYE
15. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp._ Reso. #5399 transferring a special
exception for a restaurant with on -premises consumption of
beer and wine from Domenic Palmieri, President, d/b/a Wing
City, Inc., to Bao-Ju Wang, President, d/b/a China Jewel,
Inc., located at 5435 N. State Road 7.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-104 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5399 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5399, SECONDED by
* C/M Hoffman.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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16. MOTION TO ADOPT T-emp. Reso. #5400 transferring a special
exception for a restaurant with on -premises consumption of
beer and wine from Peter Licata, owner, d/b/a Tags Pizza, to
Irving Weinstein, President of Make Me A Match, Inc., d/b/a
Tags Pizza, located at 4243 W. Commercial Boulevard (SUNSHINE
PLAZA).
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-105 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5400 by title.
* V/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5400, SECONDED by
* C/M Rohr.
VOTE:
Engineering/Utilities
ALL VOTED AYE
17. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5393 awarding Bid #89-19 in
the amount of to Broward Frame and Body, Inc., for
the purchase of one (1) service body to be installed in Vehicle
445, a 1986 Ford F150 pick-up truck.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO. R-89-106 - PASSED
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5393 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5393, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Bob Foy, Director of Utilities/Engineering, said three
bids were received and the equipment would go on the back
of a truck for storage. He recommended approval.
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ALL VOTED AYE
18. MOTION TO ADOPT Tema. Reso. #5394 awarding Bid #89-12 in
the amount of $60,425.00 to TLC Diversified, Inc., for a new
pump at Tract 27 water tank for TUW Project 88-12.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-107 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5394 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5394, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
Mr. Foy said there were 4 bids received on this Item and
the pump would provide additional capacity as required
for the potable water system. He said the pump would be
located at Tract 27 and would be funded by CIAC Impact
Fees. He recommended approval.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if the equipment was needed and
Mr. Foy replied, yes.
C/M Hoffman asked what would happen if the pump was not
purchased and Mr. Foy said the pump would be used every
day for longer periods of time to recirculate tne
chlorine. Mr. Foy said the chlorine level in the area
was barely up to par.
C/M Hoffman asked if the existing pumps were too large
and Mr. Foy replied, yes. Mr. Foy said when the existing
pumps were used there was too much impact and pressure.
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Mayor Abramowitz asked why the larger pumps were
purchased and Mr. Foy said the pumps were bought several
years ago because there would be a need for the pumps in
the future.
V/M Bender asked if the gears on the existing pumps could
be modified to accommodate the use and Mr. Foy said the
pumps were directly connected. V/M Bender asked if the
reduction in pressure through electrical or gears have
been explored and Mr. Foy replied, no; however, it was
not feasible to reduce the pressure in the pumps because
the voltage was standard by Florida Power & Light. V/M
Bender said this matter should be reviewed further.
Mayor Abramowitz asked if there was a possibility that
the larger pumps could be used elsewhere and Mr. Foy said
the existing pumps were specifically for their location.
Mr. Foy said the pumps were two 3,000 gallon per minute
pumps and, when the pumps were turned on, there was a lot
of pressure.
Mayor Abramowitz asked Mr. Foy if the City should spend
$60,000.00 for the pump and Mr. Foy replied, yes, because
the chlorine level had to be maintained at that location.
C/M Rohr said the funds to purchase the pump were
collected from Impact Fees and Mr. Foy agreed.
C/M Stelzer said the City Council should not be arguing
with the employed professionals. He said if the City
could not rely on the professionals they should not be
employed with the City. He said the City Council did not
have the professional experience of Mr. Foy.
C/M Hoffman said the City Council was meeting to save
money for the City and it may take asking questions to
get the appropriate answers. He said because the
professionals recommend a matter did not mean that it was
the only way to do it.
V/M Bender said because the matter was not investigated
thoroughly he would not approve it.
VOTE: Mayor Abramowitz -- Aye
V/M Bender - Nay
C/M Hoffman - Nay
C/M Rohr - Aye
C/M Stelzer - Aye
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Mayor Abramowitz asked Mr. Foy to look into the matter
further and report to the City Council with his findings.
19. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5401 waiving the bidding
requirements and approving an Agreement with Manchester
Equipment Company, Inc., for the sole source purchase of
two (2) eight (8) channel multiplexers in the amount of
$3,766.00 in order for TUW to implement a computerized work
order program.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-108 - PASSED
APPROVED.
City Attorney Doody read Temp. Reso. #5401 by title.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to APPROVE Tem2. Reso. #5401, SECONDED by
* C/M Rohr.
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Mr. Foy said this was a sole source Agreement because it
matched the existing equipment in '-he Finance Department
and he recommended approval of this Item. He said this
system would allow more efficient work orders for the
City by transmitting the information over the computer.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
C/M Rohr said the City should have a procedure which
would allow staff to handle their items at the beginning
of the meeting as opposed to waiting through the entire
meeting.
Mayor Abramowitz said he agreed with this and he asked
the City Manager and the City Clerk to investigate this
matter and create a procedure where staff could be heard
at the beginning of the meeting.
City Manager Kelly said this could be resolved for the
morning meetings and Mayor Abramowitz suggested that this
matter be discussed at the next Workshop meeting.
C/M Stelzer said the City used to have a procedure where
the times the Items would be heard were listed and Carol
Evans, City Clerk, said this procedure was done in the
past for the developers.
C/M Hoffman suggested that the Resolution be amended to
provide a different schedule and City Attorney Doody said
he would draft a Resolution addressing this matter after
confirming a procedure with the City Clerk and City
Manager.
C/M Stelzer suggested that the Public Forum and Reports
be placed at the end of the Agenda.
City Manager Kelly suggested that the City Council
schedule a tour/meeting to visit the Utilities Department
to see the sophistication of the Department.
City Manager Kelly said at the April 12, 1989 City
Council meeting, the City Council Tabled an Item
pertaining to the trimming of trees until Florida Power &
Light was contacted regarding assistance. He said
Florida Power & Light reviewed the area and they agreed
to trim 1/3 of the trees that were affected by the
powerlines. He said this would offset some of the costs
by the City.
Finance Department
20. MOTION TO ADOPT Te�T Reso. #5395 accepting the Compre-
hensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 1987/88.
SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:
TABLED.
City Manager Kelly suggested that this Item be Tabled
because Stan Brooks, Representative from Touche Ross,
could not remain at the meeting.
* C/M Hoffman MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #5395, SECONDED by
* V/M Bender.
VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE
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With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this
meeting at 12:05 P.M.
vetv��
N .MAN ABRAMOWIT , MAYOR
C ROL A. EVANS, CITY CLERK --
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $201.60 or $25.20 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."
AS'z ROVED AT MEETIN2:, OF
City Clerk
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