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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-05-26 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesP. Q, Box 25010 TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33Z�20 FIRST CLASS MAI CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1982 CALL TO ORDER: 9:30 A.M. ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS - MOTIONS TO TABLE - The Chair at this time will announce those items which have been given a spe- cific time to be heard, and will entertain motions from Council members to table those items which require additional research. Council may agendize by majority consent matters of an urgent nature which have come to Council's attention after publication. PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS 1. Tamarac Elementary School -- Student Government Da - Presenta- tion of Certificates ofElectionsto Student Officials by Vice Mayor Massaro and City Manager Laura Stuurmans. 2. Poppy Days - Presentation of a Proclamation by Vice Mayor Massaro designating May, 1982 as "Poppy Month" and May 28 and 29 as "Poppy Days". 3. Veterans Alliance Da - Presentation of a Proclamation by Vice Mayor Massaro designating May 31, 1982 as "Tamarac Veterans Alliance Day". 4. Employee Service Awards - Presentation by Laura Z. Stuurmans, City Manager of Ten Year Pin to Sgt. John'Purdy of the Police Department and Five Year Pins to Judith Deutsch, Personnel/ Insurance Department and Joseph Neary, Police Department. Five Year Pins to Michael Petz of the Fire Department and Sharon Lubore of the Police Department (tabled from 4/28/82). 5. Fourth Annual Tamarac -Colony West Open Golf Tournament - Pre- sentation of trophies to winners of the tournament. GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL 6. Recreation Board Report - Discussion and possible action on presentation of proposal for completion of the University Drive Park. 7. Cypress Creek Commons/Veterans Park - Discussion and possible action on presentation of proposal -for improvements, 8. Fire Department - Discussion and possible action to establish 7 rotation list for lease of heavy equipment for use in emergency by Temp. Reso. #2299. 0 Broward League of Cities Business - Discussion and possible action. _._ .. 5/26 Pg. 1 Certificates pre- sented . 5/26 Pg. 3 Proclamation pre- sented. 5/26 Pg. 3 Proclamation pre- sented. 5/26 Pg. 3 Five-yr. pins were presented. Ten-year pin to be presented a future meeting. 5/26 Pgs. 3, 4 V/Mayor present- ed Trophies. 5/26 Pgs.5--14 TABLED. 5/26 Pgs.28--32 Staff to seek Grant Funds. 5/26 Pg. 28 APPROVED. 5/26 Pg..32 Copies requested by C/M Kravitz. 10. Alexander Grant & Co. - Discussion and possible action on 5/26 Pg. 33 Implementation of Recommendations in 1980/1981 Audit Report. ACCEPT report for 1980/81 audit, PAGE TWO 11. 201 Program - Discussion and possible action. 5/26 Pg. 23 12. Independent Auditor - Discussion and possible action to APPROVED. 26 Pg. 34 approve services of an auditor for F.Y. 1981/1982 financial 5TABLED. records. 13. Revenue Sharing .Funds - Temp. Reso. #2271 - Discussion and 5/26 - Pg. 4 possible action to authorize wire transfers of Revenue Sharing APPROVED. Funds. 14. City Attorney Appointment - Discussion and possible action to confirm the appointment of Jon Henning as City Attorney by Temp. Reso. #2298. 5/26 Pg. 4 APPROVED. 15. Seymour Sadkin - Water and Sewer Developers Agreement - Dis- 5/26 Pg.36 cussion and possible action to approve this agreement for APPROVED. Lot 51, Woodlands Section 4. CONSENT AGENDA 16. Items listed under Item #16, Consent Agenda, are viewed to be 5/26 --Pg. 37 routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one motion a) thru (j) in the form listed below. There will be no separate dis- APPROVED. cussion of these items. If discussion is desired, then the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. a) Minutes of 3/24/82 - Regular Meeting - Approval recommended by City Clerk. b) Minutes of 4/14/82 - Regular Meeting - Approval recommended by City Clerk. c) Alan F. Ruf - Consulting City Attorney - 5/19/82 - $2,625.00 - Approval recommended by City Manager. d) Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey, Crosland & Brammick, P.A. - Special Attorney -- 5/5/82 - $1,657.35 - Approval re- commended by City Manager and City Attorney. e) Mitchell Ceasar - Grants Consultant - 5/10/82 - $1,250.00 - Approval recommended by City Manager. f) Bid Authorization for Tractor - Tamarac Utilities West - Sod Farm Operations. g) Bid Authorization - Tamarac Utilities West Electronic cash Register. h) Police Department -- Request for authorization to purchase fur- niture for trailer. i) Area Agency On Aging - Authorization for additional $1,000.00 fair share contribution. j) Williams, Hatfield & Stoner, Inc. - Consulting Engineer - $1,876.25 - Approval recommended by City Engineer. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 2:00 P.M. 17. Ronkoma Corporation - Commercial Garbage Collection Franchise 5/26 Pg. 21 Discussion and possible action to renew this franchise for APPROVED. one year by Temp. Ord. #979 - Second Reading. k" PAGE THREE Florida Sanitation Ltd. Inc. - Commercial Collection Franchise 5/26 Pgs.21,22 Discussion and possible action to grant a non-exclusive fran- DENIED. chile for one year by Temp. Ord.µ#984. Second Reading. 19. Pension Plan - Temp. Ord. #,`983 - Discussion and possible action to amend Section XV of the Pension Plan by providing for alternates to the Administrative Board and adding the trustee as a member of this board. Second Reading. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 20. Sabal Pal m_Country Club Condominium - Discussion and possible action on: a) Site Plan - Temp. Reso. #2273 b) Plat - Temp. Reso. #r2274 c) Landscape Plan d) Developers Agreement - Temp. Reso. #2275 e) Water and Sewer Developers Agreement f) Easement for Drainage Purposes - Temk._Reso. #2276. 21. Sabal Palm Golf Course - Discussion and possible action on revised site plan for golf course and relocation of mainten- ance shed and platting waiver - Temp. Reso. #2278. 22. Sabal Palm Golf Course Clubhouse - Discussion and possible action on: a) Revised Site Plan - Temp. Reso. #2279 b) Revised Landscape Plan c) Platting Waiver d) Warranty deed for additional right-of-way for Rock Island Road - Tem . Reso. #2280. e) Fire hydrant easement - Tem . Reso. #2281.. 23. Ashmont (Kinds Point) - Discussion and possible action on a revised site plan to change the vehicular circulation and reduce the parking, pursuant to Stipulation 12. 24. Pines II (Tract 49) - Discussion and possible action to approve a revised site plan for a chickee but at the recrea- tion parcel. 5/26 Pg. 22 ADOPTED on 2nd reading. 15/26 Pg. 1 5/26 Pg. 1 5/26 Pg. 2 TABLED to next meeting. 5/26 Pg. 31, 32 TABLED to next meeting for re- vised plans. 5/26 Pg. 16 APPROVED. 25. Lake Colony (Brookwood Gardens) - Model Sales Facility - Dis- 5/26 Pg. 4 cussion and possible action to renew this model sales permit. APPROVED. 26. South ate Gardens. Condominium - Model Sales Facility - Dis- 5/26 Pg. 28 cussion and possible action to renew this model sales permit. APPROVED. 27. Montwood - Model Sales Facility - Discussion and possible 5/26 Pg. 16 action to renew the model sales permit for Woodmont Tracts 50, APPROVED. 57, 60, 62, 63 and 72B. 28. University Hospital - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2296 - Dis- 5/26 Pgs.37, 38 cussion and possible action to release a cash performance TABLED. bond for parking lot improvements. MOM Burger King - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. and possible action to release a warranty improvements. #2297 - Discussion bond for public 30. Isles of Tamarac - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2293 - Dis- cussion and possible action to release a cash warranty bond for public improvements. 31. Financial Federal Savings and Loan Assn. - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2294 - Discussion and possible action to release a performance bond subject to receipt of a one year warranty bond. _ 5/26 Pgs.15, 16 RELEASED $13,000 of the cash bond. 5/26 Pg. 3 TABLED to next PAGE FOUR 32. Exxon - Petition #6-Z--82 - Special Exception for service 5/26 Pg. 17-21 station at the southeast corner of University Drive and Granted Special Southgate Blvd. by Temp. Reso. #2251. Discussion and possibl Except.w/changes. action. 33. DraiWage,Improvemens in the City - Discussion and possible _._..._._..._ ...t, ., action. REPORTS 34. City Council 35. City Manager 36. City Attorney City Council may consider such other business as may come before it. Pursuant to Chapter 80-105 of Florida Law, Senate Bill No. 368; Tf a person de- cides to appeal any decision made by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. CITY OF TAMARAC Marilyn Bertholf City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING 9:00 A.M. - 5/25/82 - 1. Woodmont Tracts 68 and 77 ___2_ Mission Lakes (Southgate Gardens East) 37. Burglar Alarm Committee - Tem . Reso. #2300 - Discussion and possible action to appoint a member and to acknowledge a previous appointment made to the Burglar Alarm Committee. 38. Tract #27 - Second Soccer Field - Discussion and possible action. 5/26 Pg. 38 No action or discussion. 5/26,Pg. 2,Agen. by Cons.,Appvd. appointment of Patricia Grillo. 5/26,Pg. 34,Agen. by Cons.,Pg. 38, Appvd. $1,200.00 for sand,funds to be taken from Parks & Recreatioi Fund. CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1982 CALL TO ORDER: V/M Massaro called the meeting to order on Wednesday, May 26, 1982, at 9:30 A.M. in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Vice Mayor Helen Massaro Councilman Irving 14. Disraelly Councilman Philip B. Kravitz Councilman David E. Krantz ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Mayor Walter W. Falck ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Laura Z. Stuurmans Acting City Attorney, Alan Ruf Assistant City Clerk, Carol A. Evans Secretary, Patricia Marcurio, a.m. Secretary, Norma R. Rayman, p.m. Pape V/M Helen Massaro called for a moment of silent meditation followed by 1 the pledge of allegiance. V/M Massaro greeted everyone present. 1. 'Tamarac Elementary School - Student Government Day - Presentation of Certificates of Elections to Student Officials by V/M Massaro and City Manager Laura Stuurmans. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Certificates were presented to the winning students. V/M Massaro asked Irving Vitrofsky to introduce the fifth grade teachers. Mr. Vitrofsky introduced Firs. Dorothy Erickson, Ms. Kathy Lem,Mrs.McFarland,, Mrs. Schriner and Mrs. Tepper and he said they have also brought the winners of the Mayor and Council contest that was held at the school. V/M Massaro and Laura Stuurmans awarded the certificates to the winners and Carol Evans escorted them to their seats on dais. The winners are: Mayor - Justin Lee Vice Mayor - Dist. 2 - Jennifer Coco City Council - Dist. 1 - Chris Ceci City Council - Dist. 3 - Holly Roth City Council - Dist. 4 - Laureen Pape City Manager -- Brian Hoffman City Attorney - Natasha Baker Fire Chief - Greg Filippo Police Chief - Brian Cawley V/M Massaro reviewed the schedule for specific items. 20. Sabal Palm Country Club Condominium - Discussion and possible action on: a) Site Plan - Tem Reso. #2273 b) Plat - Temp. Reso. #2274 c) Landscape Plan d) Developers Agreement - Temp. Reso. #2275 e) Water and Sewer Developer s Agreement f) Easement for Drainage Purposes - Temp. Reso. #2276. 21. Sabal Palm Golf Course - Discussion and possible action on revised site plan for golf course and relocation of maintenance shed and platting waiver - Temp. Reso. #2278. - 1 - 5/26/82 /pm 22. Sabal Palm Golf Course Clubhouse - Discussion and possible action on a) Revised Site Plan - Tem. Reso. #2279 b) Revised Landscape Plan c) Platting Waiver d) Warranty deed for additional right-of-way for Rock Island Road - Temp. Reso. #2280. y T �. o. #2281. e Fire rant easement - Tem Res SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED to the next meeting. C/W Roth on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED that Items 20, 21 and 22 be 'T'ABLFD to the nest m.eetinc, SECONDED b- C/TA? Pape on hehalf of C'/"" Krantz. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/V7 Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz - Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/B1 Coco - Aye. Mayor Lee - Aye 37. Burglar Alarm Committee - Temp. Reso. #2300 - Discussion and possible action to appoint a member and to acknowledge a previous appointment made to the Burglar Alarm Committee. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Agendized by Consent. RESOLUTION NO. R ^ /50 PASSED. APPROVED appointment of Patricia Ann Grillo, term expires 5/1 . C/W Roth on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED to Agendize by Consent discussion. and possible action to appoint a member and to acknowledge a previous appointment made to the Burglar Alarm Committee. SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/M Krantz. C/M Kravitz said this is for an appointment of a member representing the Chamber of Commerce to the Burglar Alarm Committee. He asked if the person appointed leaves the Chamber of Commerce will someone else be appointed at the expiration of their time? V/M Massaro said she specifically asked for a member of the business community through the Chamber only to get the best representation. She said they do not necessarily have to be,a member of the Chamber but should be a member of the business community. C/M Kravitz suggested that this appointment be made for a temporary time instead of a full year so that Council can consider when elections are held whether it should be continued or not. C/M Disraelly said no name has yet been presented for this appointment and discussion is only to appoint a member. V/M Massaro said discussion at this point .is only to appoint a member to this committee,therefore, further discussion is out of order. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/W Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz - Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye C/M Kravitz suggested consideration of Patrica Ann Grillo for a period ending July 31 when the elections take place in the Chamber of Commerce. V/M Massaro said she disagrees with that because at the present time they are merely appointing a person from the business community. C/M Disraelly MOVED that Patricia Ann Grillo be appointed as an additional member to the Burglar Alarm Committee. C/M Kravitz said he made a MOTION on the floor already. V/M Massaro said C/M Kravitz's MOTION also had an expiration time to it and Mayor Lee asked for a SECOND to C/M Kravitz's MOTION. The MOTION died for want of a SECOND. C/M Disraelly asked for other nominations. City Attorney Natasha Baker read the Resolution by title. C/W Roth on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED that Temp. Reso. #2300 be accepted with the name of Patricia Ann Grillo, SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/M Krantz. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/T1 Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz - Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye - 2 - 5/26/82 /pm 31. Financial Federal Savings and Loan Assn. - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2294 - Discussion and possible action to release a performance bond subject to receipt of a one year warranty bond. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED to the next meeting at the request of the City Engineer. V/M Coco on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED that Item 31 be'TABLED until the next meeting at the request of the City Engineer, SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/1I I:rantz. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/W Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz -- Aye & C/M Ceci Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye 2. Pop2y Days - Presentation of a Proclamation by Vice Mayor Massaro designating May, 1982 as "Poppy Month" and May 28 and 29 as "Poppy Days". SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Proclamation was presented to Claire Fuller. Mayor Lee .read the Proclamation into the record. V/M Massaro presented a proclamation designating May, 1982 as "Poppy Month" and May 28 and 29 and "Poppy Days" to Claire Fuller, Acting Vice President of Post 265 Tamarac American Legion. 3. Veterans Alliance Day - Presentation of a Proclamation by Vice Mayor Massaro designating May 31, 1982 as "Tamarac Veterans Alliance Day". SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Proclamation was presented to Willard Zweig of the Veterans Alliance of Tamarac. Mayor Lee read the Proclamation into the record and V/M Massaro presented the proclamation designating May 31, 1982 as "Tamarac Veterans Alliance Day" to Willard Zweig representing the Veterans Alliance of Tamarac. 4. Employee Service Awards - Presentation by Laura Z. Stuurmans, City Manager of Ten Year Pin to Sgt. John Purdy of the Police Department and Five Year Pins to Judith Deutsch, Personnel/Insurance Department and Joseph Neary,-Police Department. Five Year Pins to Michael Petz of the Fire Department and Sharon Lubore of the Police Department (tabled from 4/28/82). :YNOPSIS OF ACTION: Ten Year Pin will )e presented to Sgt. John Purdy at a uture meeting. Five Year Pins presented .o Judith Deutsch, Joseph Neary, Sharon Lubore, .nd Michael Petz. City Manager, Laura Stuurmans said Sgt. John Purdy of the Police Dept. will .receive his pin at a future meeting. Five Year Pins were presented to Judith Deutsch of Personnel/Insurance Dept., Joseph Neary and Sharon Lubore of the Police Dept. and Michael Petz of the Fire Dept. 5. Fourth Annual Tamarac -Colony West Open Golf Tournament - Presentation of trophies to winners of the tournament. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: V/M Massaro presented trophies. - 3 - 5/26/82 /pm Sharon Ellis, Parks and Recreation Director said that on May 15, at Colony West Country Club the City held its fourth annual Tamarac -Colony West Golf Tournament. Ninety-seven people participated and the winners were presented trophies by V/M Massaro and Mayor Lee. The winners were: Bruce Tuttle - lst Low Gross Clayton Wiedner - 2nd Low Gross Betty Kollar -- lst Low Gross Carmen Worrall - 2nd Low Gross Keith Brewis - lst Low Net Charles Busa - 2nd Low Net Helen Alpert - lst Low Net Ann Davidson - 2nd Low Net Matt Novack - Goofey High Score Donna Smith - Goofey High Score 'ape Dennis Price, golf pro and Manager of Colony West Country Club was presented 2 with a plaque in recognition of his assistance. 14. City Attorney Appointment - Discussion and possible action to confirm the appointment of Jon Henning as City Attorney by Temp. Reso. #2298. r SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. R--t,,-/ �S PASSED. Temp. Reso. #2298. - City Attorney, Natasha Baker reaa the xesolution by title. C/W Roth on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED that Tem . Reso. #2298 be accepted. SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/M Krantz. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & Ulw rape - Aye C/M Kravitz -- Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye 13. Revenue Sharing Funds - Temp. Reso. #r2271 - Discussion and possible action to authorize wire transfers of Revenue Sharing Funds. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. R'ae9"%4 4 PASSED. Temp. Reso. #2271. City Attorney, Natasha Baker read the Resolution by title. C/W Roth on behalf of C/M Disraelly MOVED that Temp. Reso. #2271 be accepted, SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/M Krantz. Laura Stuurmans said she would like to point out that the City has received an estimated amount for Revenue Sharing Funds from the state next year in the amount of $869,433 for 1982/83. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/W Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz -- Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye 25. Lake Colones(Bro _okwood Gardens) - Model Sales Facility - Discussion and possible action to renew this model sales permit. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED for 6 months from 5/30/82 and that the 300 foot distance be waived. On behalf of C/M Disraelly, C/W Roth said since the fee has been paid, she MOVED that Lake Colony be permitted a renewal for 6 months from 5/30/82 for their model sales permit and that the 300 foot distance be waived. SECONDED by C/W Pape on behalf of C/M Krantz. VOTE: C/M Krantz - Aye & C/W Pape - Aye C/P1 Kravitz - Aye & C/M Ceci - Aye C/M Disraelly - Aye & C/W Roth - Aye V/M Massaro - Aye & V/M Coco - Aye Mayor Lee - Aye - 4 -- 5/26/82 /pm This verDatim transcript was requested by C/M Kravitz.. 6. recreation Board Report - Discussion and possible action on presentation of a proposal for completion of the University Drive Park. SMOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED with Workshop uled as soon as possible. V/M Massaro: C/M Kravitz, are you taking the item? Ma or Lee: C/M Kravitz, are you taking the item? C/M Kravitz: Yes, Mr. Mayor, if I may. I think this morning we are all cognizant of the fact that Tamarac is not just senior citizens but we have caning up a generation which I think we should be proud of. We have many youngsters amongst us and I think that you'd have a park which will suit their needs and Item 06 is in reference to completing what we need at the park on University Drive. Council has received from our Recreation DirectoY a full list of that proposed completion of Tamarac Park .the total $167,688., The Recreation and Parks Committee did meet Monday evening and there was nobbooddy in opposition at the coamittee level and asked that we should have this and give a place for the youngsters to play. We have problems with the soccer teams, with the baseball teams, with the P.A.L. and so forth. And I, personally feel as liaison to Parks and Recreation,that we have a great City and as a great City we should have great parks and make these parks available for the young and for the senior citizens as well. And, at this time, if I'm in order Mr. Mayor, I would like to make a MOTION that we accept the proposed completion of Tamarac Park for the $167,668.00 so that our youngsters will have a place to play -,and that we can go ahead, which should have been done many years ago. I might add that we also have the funds available so there is not a question of funds. In our last Auditors' Report he points out that the City has done an excellent job as far as funds and that we should spend approximately a quarter of a million dollars in surplus funds which could go for this purpose. We also have another fund put aside for the Parks and. Recreation which amounts to a lot more than even that and I would again, respectfully request from Council that we think of our youngsters, think of building up our parks and with a great City like we have, and we are growing, that our parks should grow with the City. I put this in the form of a MOTION, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: I have heard the MOTION, is there a SECOND? C/M Krantz: I SECOND the MOTION. Mayor Lee: We have a MOTION and a SECOND. C/M Disraelly: What is the precise wording of the MOTION, please? C/M Kravitz: The MOTION reads to accept the report submitted by our Recreation Director to complete the park for a total expenditure of $167,668.00 which would be a completion of Tamarac Park. C/M Disraelly: Mr. Mayor, it is true that we need a lot of the things done at the park that are being proposed; however, before we go into a complete package of $168,000.00 I think that there should be a Workshop on this as there has been on any time that we have had expenditures of this sort. As a matter of fact, I think that each of the items should be reviewed in the same manner that we have reviewed a City Center where we had a total package presented to us some time ago and we decided to break it down into portions to see what should be built first and in what order each item should follow. I am also concerned with whether we can spend ... I mean the order in which everything will be built here. I don't think that we should build it all at one time, that there should be priorities for certain items and that we should go in that manner so that we do not just say here is a package and proceed with it. I can appreciate all the work that the Recreation and Park Committee has done with it but all they have done is handed us a package and said "here it is". I think that there has to be some discussion on the part of Council before we appropriate almost $200,000 in one fell swoop. I would like discussions on it and have it broken down as to priorities. C/M Kravitz: Mr. Mayor, on a point of order, I believe we have a MOTION and a SECOND, I would like those that want to speak on it, be given the privilege and then call the question after that, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: We are on discussions now. - 5 - 5/26/82 /pm C/M Krantz: Mr. Mayor. Mayon: Lee: Yes? C/M Krantz: I visited yesterday four different_ parks near the City of Tama.r�c and T found that our City of Tamarac is really the worst park in the whole South Flor0a. If I were to tell you what I found at Lauderhill Park, at Mullins Park West, at Forest Hills Park, at Sherwood Forest, it would seem that we are living in two different worlds. I will not go into the equiF Bent and the facilities that I found in marry of the other parks but let me just tell you a few of the inadequacies that we have right here in Tamarac. We have a baseball field that is also used for football and soccer with the sod so bad that by the end of the season they are playing in sand. We have a ball field which must of necessity be used for combination sports and can be used only in the day time because there are no lights. There is very little landscaping. We have a handball court without lights, we have two basketball courts without lights and these courts are so close to each other that only one game can be played at a time. We have a concession stand that is not completed and a restrocm, this facility is not built to standard of the South Florida Building Cade. There is no water irrigation system in the front of the park. There is an inadequate irrigation system that waters only three quarters of our park. The children 's playground has no irrigation, our Park ._personnel must drag hoses to water and the water pressure is so low that we can only use one pump at a time. The adjoining southeast lot which has a private owner is so overgrown with weeds that it is filled with snakes and rodents and people, because it is next to ours, think that it belongs to us and that we are negligent in not taking care of it. We need lights for the basketball court, we need two lighted tennis courts, we have no municipal tennis courts in Tamarac at the present. We need lights for our field, the largest field, so that we can supply additional area for softball, baseball, soccer, and flag football. These same lightpoles can ultimately be used to illuminate the handball and volleyball courts. I can go on and on and on. I have not yet visited other parks in Fort Lauderdale but I'm quite sure that their facilities are much superior to ours. I believe that the upgrading of our Tamarac Park should be a priority in our continuing effort to make Tamarac the beautiful City it is. To make Tamarac the finest City in all of South Florida,. I believe we need a park that we can be proud of; however, I also believe that there is same merit in C/M Disraelly's request for a Workshop. We have quite a lot of money that has to be expended and I believe also that there are certain priorities that must be adhered to in this respect. And, therefore, I would concur with C/M Disraelly that we should have a Workshop. I believe that we are going to go ahead and give the Park Department most of everything that it needs but I think it should be done in stages too and not one complete package. Therefore, if it is in order for me to withdraw my SEMID and let us continue with the idea of a Workshop in the very near future. C/M Disraelly: Mr. Mayor. Mafia or�Lee: Yes? C/M Disraelly: I would just like to add one other thought to what I said before. I agree and I thought I indicated that I agreed with almost everything that is on this program. However, the same way that a builder and developer cannot came in here and hand us a list of things that he wants to do without an approved site plan, the same applies to the City handling any problem and we have to have a site plan. We have to make sure that the engineering is sufficient to take off the drainage that will be caused by further surfacing and we also have to be sure that the ground is properly handled and that we know where everything is going to be placed. We do have a map that we've had in the City for many years but there have been some deviations from that and that's why I was suggesting a Workshop so that we get this work underway as soon as possible but with the priority and the order for it to be handled. C/M Kravitz: Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: Yes? - 6 - 5/26/82 /pm C/M Kravitz: If I may be recognized again I would like to state for the record. Mayor Lee : You r:oy. . C/M Kravitz: 7 have served ?previous tc.) coming on Council as Park Commissioner and I have quite a knowledge '_Vfore I cave to Tamarac in the form of being a Park Commissioner up north and I am very prouO of Tan>ara.c.. I am not proud of our parks. I have been yelling this from day one and the eeriest way out is to Yee pc:stponing and so we postpone it one month, we ask for Work,ho�Ds and we're ir. favor ;-.ut there's always a "but" and I don't believe in "buts". I say we've (-rct tc; 6c it c,nd Co it now. We have the money, we have it in the budget. We can do the job. have an outstanding Recreation Director. She needs it to complete her work,let's get behind her. This memorandum was not given to us only today. It was dated April 20th, over a month ago so that everybody on Council had the opportunity to look this over, to get ideas, to ask questions and get an answer.But all of a sudden we find that Council, in their good. judgement, that we need time to have a Workshop. In my opinion we don't need a Workshop because we need the parks and we don't want to wait until these wonderful youngsters that are with us today are grown up and became senior citizens before it's accomplished. I would ask Council to give the people that are here and the Recreation Committee the opportunity to present their thoughts and the program and then consider the question of whether it should be tabled for a Workshop or not. I, -'-personally, am opposed to a Workshop because this should be undertaken because by the time we have a Workshop, by the time Council approves or gets going)it will be after the summer and it won't serve any purpose at all. Mr. Mayor, I would ask you to recognize the public here to speak on that behalf. V/M Massaro: Mr. Mayor, I would ask for the floor please. Mayor Lee: Yes. V/M Massaro: I recognize all that has been said and all the things that need to be done. That is exactly why the soccer fields are being built right now and we have another item. coming up later in the day -which will authorize the second soccer field to be completed and we have some assistance being offered to do this but with a very nominal cost to the City. So we are cognizant of the fact that certain recreation things are needed. We are cognizant of the fact of evexything that is needed on the University Drive Park. We are also cognizant of the fact that the public are asking for a Ccnmunity Center. There are many things that the public are asking for and we are in agreement, the only thing that we need to know is how far will this money go and what needs to be considered first. And I think that it certainly does need a Workshop and before we have the Workshop I.. think it behooves our City Manager to have a schedule made up indicating all the needs and what the costs are, what all the costs are, including engineering and so forth so that we can then determine what the priorities are and how far will our money go. We certainly must do these things in a reasonable and business -like manner because it's one thing to talk about what scene other cities have, what you don't say is the taxes that other cities have to pay to provide these things. The very first thing is that they have Utility Taxes which provide them with a vast sum of money. If we were to do that to our people, first they would be most unhappy because they have already turned it down not once but twice. Secondly, we don't want to do that to them because everybody has problems enough so that we want the money that we have to go to where it is needed most but in a reasonable and responsible manner. And I think the only responsible way that this can be done is by having a Workshop and by having facts and figures before us when we have this Workshop. And, now Mr. Mayor, I think you should ask if there is a SECOND to that MOTION before we have any further discussion. Mayor Lee: Is there a SECOND to the MOTION? V/M Massaro: Ask again, is there a SECOND to the MOTION? Mayor Lee: Is there a SECOND to the MOTION? V/M Massaro: Hearing none, the MOTION dies. - 7 - 5/26/82 /pm Mayor Lee: Hearing none, the MOTION dies. V/M Massaro: Do we have another MOTION? Ma orL e: Do we have another MOTION? C/M Disraelly: Mr. Mayor. Mayer Lee: Yes? C/M Disraelly: I would MOVE that as soon as possible that a Workshop be inaugurated in order to establish the priorities and to have a site, proper site plan for the construction of the items proposed in the memorandum of April 20, 1982. C/M Krantz: SECOND the MOTION. V/M Massaro: We have a MOTION, we have a SECOND, will you please call the question. Mayor Lee: We have a MOTION, we have a SECOND, will you please call the question. Carol Evans: C/M Krantz - Aye C/W Pape - Aye C/M Kravitz C/M Kravitz: Point of information, before I vote. Can those that are here be heard before we vote or after we vote, Mr. Mayor? V/M Massaro: If I may, Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: Yes. V/M Massaro: I don't think there's any point, we know exactly what is being asked, we know, we heard what has been discussed. I think that now we should get on with this vote and. . . C/M Kravitz: Mr. Mayor. Maybe you know, I don't know what they have to say and I would like to hear what they have to say. V/M Massaro: We have a MOTION on the floor. C/M Kravitz: I would hope that this is not a railroad vote and as a Councilman I would like to hear what the people took time out to crane down and speak. And, therefore, before I vote I am going to ask again that the Mayor reconsider and call on the people that took the time out to come down to give their points of view. I would like to hear it as a Councilman. V/M Massaro: C/M Kravitz, you are required by law to vote aye or nay. Mayor Lee: C/M Kravitz, you are required by law to vote aye or nay. C/M Kravitz: I realize I have to vote but I am asking for a special privilege that the people be given the right to speak before I vote. Ma;oy r�Lee: You are required to vote. C/M Kravitz: I know I have to vote Mr. Mayor and I appreciate your ... but I'm asking for the privilege. V/M Massaro: You may speak at the Workshop, you are required to vote. Mayor Lee: You may speak at the Workshop, you are required to vote. C/M Kravitz: I'm not asking for the Workshop, Mr. Mayor. I'm asking at this Council meeting. Morton Student: Point of Information, Mr. Mayor. Ma o� r Lee: Yes. -- 8 - 5/26/82 /pm Morton Student: My name is Morton Student. C/M Disraelly: Is this a question or a statement. V/M Massaro: No, I'm sorry. Mr. Mayor, if I may. Morton Student: Are you calling me out of order? V/M Massaro: Yes. We are on a vote. You are out of order. You are out of order. Morton Student: According to my rules, I don't think I'm out of order. I'm a Parlinnent- arian and I can't be out of order. - Mayor Lee: C/,l Kravitz, you are required to vote. V/M Massaro: We are not required to recognize you. Mayor Lee: We are not required to recognize you. V/M Massaro: C/M Kravitz. This meeting is recessed for ten minutes. Ma o� r Lee: C/M Kravitz. This meeting is recessed for ten minutes. Mayor Lee: This meeting is reconvened. V/M Massaro: We will continue with the vote after the vote three people will be allowed to speak. Carol Evans: C/M Kravitz Audience: Why point three out only? V/M Massaro: Because that's all we have time for. Mayor Lee: Because that's all we have time for. C/M Kravitz: Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: Yes. C/M Kravitz: I'll be glad to give you my vote but I do have the privilege of making a statement before I vote which, fortunately, neither Council nor Mayor can take away that privilege. I want to say that I am very disappointed in action of the Council, I feel my peers are doing it incorrectly. If the residents, who are citizens paying the taxes, electing us to Council should at least have the privilege to be heard and if we're pushing them aside we're wrong. We represent them and not ourselves. We have a right to vote as we see fit but at least give them the privilege of being heard properly and if six want to speak than six should speak. And we have the right.... Mayor Lee: We are taking that privilege away from you. C/M Kravitz: You're taking what privilege away from me. Mr. Mayor, I don't understand what privilege you're taking away. Mayor Lee: Sorry. C/M Kravitz: If I may continue. Mayor Lee: Yes. C/M Kravitz: I still hope and I will keep this very short, Mr. Mayor, I said all that I want to say. I still have a lot of hope for the City of Tamarac, I still feel that we should have outstanding parks just like we have a lot of other things that are out- standing in our City. And being liaison to Finance,I know the finance, Being Liaison to Parks and Recreation,I know what's going on there. I'm also with the Community Center and I know that's been lagging now for only ten years. I hope this won't last ten years. I hope I'll be around to see our parks as good as all parks and I have to vote NAY. - 9 - 5/26/82 /pro. Carol -Evans: C/W Cece C/%I Cece: NAY Carol Evans: C/M Disraelly C/M Disraelly: I'll take the privilege of repeating a couple of the things I said before. One cannot be handed a list of things to be done and say"do them". There is no program, we don't know where some of these will be located, we don't know when they'll be done. I'm in favor of most of the things that are on this Agenda. However, I repeat, without a plan, you don't take a piece of paper and say "go build". You have to know what you're doing. And until we know what we're doing and where the facilities will be placed you cannot go ahead and do it. For example, a couple of simple things like picnic tables and barbeque pits. You can't just put them there without knowing where the irrigation is going to hit. You can't put the irrigation out without knowing where the coverage is going to be from each sprinkler so that the lawns are properly taken care of. You don't just say to somebody "go put in sprinklers and go put out barbeque pits". And it's these things that we have to know in order to proceed with the program. And with that I would vote AYE. Carol Evans: C/M Roth. C/M Roth: AYE Carol Evans: V/M Massaro V/M Massaro: AYE C/M Disraelly: You girls can vote as you please,not as we vote. Carol Evans: V/M Coco V/M Coco: AYE Carol Evans: Mayor Lee Mayor Lee: AYE C/M Krantz: Are we going to have some speakers on this? Mayor Lee: The MOTION has been defeated. C/M Disraelly: The MOTION has passed. Mayor Lee: The MOTION has passed. C/M Disraelly: That's correct. Mayor Lee: This is not a public hearing but we will allow three persons to speak if they have questions. Mayor Lee: Mrs. Ellis Sharon Ellis: Sharon Ellis, Parks and Recreation Director. We have invited several people from the various sports today to be here. They have taken time out from their private work to be here. C/M Disraelly, in your questions about the needs and so forth and the reasons for and priorities, this is what these people are here to tell you. It's why the lights are needed, why the irrigation is needed and so forth. If I may I would like to be able to point out the three people that the City hear from if that would be in order. V/M Massaro: Mr. Chairman, if 1 may? Mayor Lee: Yes. V/M Massaro: I would suggest then, Sharon, that if you want the three people to be heard then that will preclude anyone else from speaking cause three people can be heard. And I have no objection to it if Council has no objection to those three par- ticular people being heard. - 10 - 5/26/82 /pm Sharon Ellis: First I'd like to call on... C/M Kravitz: May I, Mr, Mayor? Mayor Lee: Yes. C/M Kravitz: As long as Acting Mayor Massaro said "no objection from Council" I do object. I feel we should not limit it to three. If other people wish to speak.... V/M Massaro: Mr. Mayor. Mayor Lee: Yes V/M Massaro: I'm sorry but this is not a public hearing and as many as chosen can be heard at the Workshop. We must get on with the Agenda today and we cannot allow this to turn into an all -day affair. 1 would suggest that this be limited, Mr. Mayor, to three people and I would like to take a vote of the Council on it. I would ask for a MOTION please that this be limited to three speakers. Do we hear a SECOND to the MOTION? for Lee: Do we hear a SECOND to the MOTION? C/M Kravitz: Mr. Mayor? Naor r Lee: Yes. C/M Kravitz: If I may, if the maker of the MOTION would amend that to have no speakers speak more than three minutes, up to three minutes, but have six speakers it would take up the same time but hear the different views of the different people. C/M Krantz: Mr. Mayor, may I make an observation? Mayor Lee: Yes. C/M Krantz: I don't see what harm it could do to have more than three speakers and if C/M Kravitz feels that we should have them speak for only three minutes I would go along with that too. V/M Massaro: It will be limited to three minutes with six people. Mayor Lee: It will be limited to three minutes with six people. Sharon Ellis: How many was the amount of people? V/M Massaro: Six people. Sharon Ellis: O.K. I'd like to relinquish the floor to Corporal Bob Logan representing the Police Athletic League of Tamarac. Bob Logan: C7ood morning. As a Police Officer with the City of Tamarac for 8--1/:2 years, I have seen many accomplishments as well as failures in that time. The fact is, when I meet people on a business level this is generally the failures that I do see. Juvenile delinquency is a prime example of a community's failure. The P.A.L. is committed to offer alternative activities to youth in the hope of lessening delinquency. Secondly, the cammunication interaction with police officers and the youth at hand greatly enhances -pe the P.A.L. Organization which is a community -based concept. The search for the sense of community is quite apparent in this City. Many people who live in the different sections have certain names of the community that they live in, numbers on their clubhouses, even to the extent of bumper stickers on their cars as to where they live at cause they're very proud of where they live. And it is in that same vein that people because of their pride and just general sense of worth in the community that we are here today because we are one community. And the Council itself has that privilege as well as the responsibility of serving our community and this is what we're here for today. And I would just ask you to consider the young, the.middle-aged as well as the retired in this community because we all are the community. Thank you. Sharon Ellis: The next representative will be Mr. Bob Kearns, President of the Tamarac Little League. 11 - 5/26/82 /Pm Bob Kearns: Council, I do represent Tamarac Little League but I also represent all the people of Tamarac and as what the other gentleman said, our facilities are lacking compared to any other City in the Broward County area. As for Tamarac Little League, we started back in 1972 in a field out in 100th Ave. Some gentleman was kind enough to give us the field to use and we used that field until we disturbed the senior citizens who live next to that field. We came to Council at that time and they were nice enough to build us Tamarac Park for the Tamarac Little League. But in the meantime we had soccer, tee ball, girls softball, which have at a limited time to practice for one half an hour. We have eighteen teams now and we started with six so in order for us to be competitive with the other cities,which I know Tamarac wants to be recognized when we go to those cities, if we had time to practice for our boys. Right now we have half an hour so when we go to a tournament our practice time is really showing because we can never make a showing in a tournament because of the lack of time we have for the fields. I am also for the racquetball courts to be lighted and the basketball, the tennis, for everybody to use the park. But the park must be brought up-to-date so everyone can contribute to it. Thank you very much. Sharon Ellis: The third speaker will be Mrs. Bea Solodkin speaking for tennis and racquetball, handball and paddleball. Bea Solodkin: Members of the Council. I wanted to open my talk with positive things to say about Tamarac City Park as far as adults are concerned but find very little, I'm sorry to say. This park is five years old and still there is no tennis courts or enough racquetball courts. Tamarac has no city tennis courts at all. We know there is enough money to enhance the facilities for everyone's needs. Why is it taking so long to build tennis courts? This is part of your job, please do it now. I would like to show my family, neighbors and friends who live in Florida and elsewhere how proud I am of Tamarac and be able to use Tamarac City Park now. Unfortunately, this is not the case. As a voter and eight year resident, I am imploring you to please make this park a place we all can be proud of and use it now. Build tennis courts now, thank you. I would like to introduce Mr. Morris Solodkin now. Sharon Ellis: Our fourth speaker will be Mr. Max Ingram of Lime Bay who is a Consulting Engineer who volunteered many hours to come up with the diagram that you have in your packet for the lights at Tamarac Park which are badly needed on Field 1 to serve soccer, baseball, softball, handball, paddleball and volleyball. Maxwell Ingram: Good morning, my name is Maxwell Ingram. I retired at 9360 Lime Bay Blvd. Tamarac. I am a semi -retired Consulting Engineer and a registered professional engineer in the states of New York and New Jersey. I am a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers and other prestigious engineering organizations. I was an- .elec-trical-engineer for Consolidated Edison Co. of New York and Long Island Lighting Co. and I consulted to key lighting corporations. At Mr. Hank Meyers persuasion, I was pleased to design a complete lighting system for the City of Tamarac southfield playground covering the soccer field, adult and junior baseball field and handball courts. Mr. Disraelly we do have some plans. This lighting system plan incorporates high efficiency, long life, metal hali white light lamps, its sports beam, flood light rugged reflectors mounted on top forty feet high reinforced concrete poles with feeders, service switching panelled at transformer metering. My design was confirmed by a light distribution program computer. I am pleased to say it proved out the lighting radiant foot candle power and uniform distribution exceeds the recommended requirement specified by the Luminating Engineering Society for these type installations. I also formulated and compiled spec- ifications and then visited with suppliers and electrical contractors to obtain proposals complimenting materials and labor. I have spent approximately fifty hours on this project and I have donated my services gladly. Although I live in an adult condo, I strongly believe we are the children, young adults and parents in this community to make available a light and safe place for them to play in the evening, particularly for the working people. Unless we have lights for night playing the utilization factor of these playgrounds is approximately only sixty percent leaving the fields with forty percent of idle time. It is up to this Council to assume its obligation so that it may be instrumental in making an investment in the quality and health of our future citizens here in Tamarac. Children and young adults must expend their pent up energies channelled into the proper direction through competitive sports which imbue then with a sense of fair play, honesty, sportsmanship and camaracaerie with their peers. Is it not better for children and young adults to exercise in our parks which will cost us far less than in directing their energy towards crime, vandalism and drugs. It costs us taxpayers $15,000 a year to incarcerate a criminal, whereas, in these playgrounds... Mayor Lee: Sir, please make a closing statement, your three minutes are up. Maxwell Ingram:..only five years from prison instead of wasting the money we will be able to pay and own the project to help others. As a taxpayer, resident I'm delighted to see our devoted City employees encourage the wide use of our money in this direction, which would cost much more if we built it piecemeal. Thank you. - 12 - 5/26/82 /pm Sharon Ellis: Our next speaker will be Mr. Bob Leidman, I believe he represents just about everything. He coaches everything so he is here this morning. Bob Leidman: Good Morning, Mayor Lee. You're gonna get one later. Good morning Council. I have cane here this morning to represent P.A.L. basketball and as of about a half a minute ago I took some notes from the football people and girls softball as well. We've got serious problems with all the sports, o.k. let me just say a little about basketball first because I'm most familiar with that. Last year it was put together almost as an accident and it was put together as a sport that would fill a void during the summer months because there was no other on -going sport at the time and we were just hoping to put together a program that would give maybe sixty or seventy children an opportunity to stay busy during the summer. Children that perhaps parents couldn't afford camp for or whatever. Well, it turned out that we had about 130 children involved in the program last year and this year the program is expanded to over 200. And, believe it or not, we are in dire straits at this point because we do not have the facilities to handle this kind of participation. This summer we've got 22 teams that will be playing in the league, we've had to ask for cooperation from the Tamarac Elementary School in order to use their basketball courts and right now we've got a season that runs from July 4 to September 6 encompassing 150 games in four different age groups for children ranging frcam 6 to 15 years of age. And, we don't have more than 3 nights during that whole 9 week period where there aren't 4 games scheduled. So, you can see we really tried to pack this thing as tightly as possible. We've got ... had we had lights on these basketball courts we would be able to expand the season for children, to accept more children. At this point we are turning children away, o.k., which is not good. We've also got a situation out there where improper lighting sets in perhaps around 10 after 8 at night and it is a hazard to your children. O.K.? They're playing on courts that are not level, o.k. We try to make it as safe as possible by providing them with knee braces and shin guards and what -have -you. But, it is a very serious problem and we could have children that are hurt if we're not extremely careful. Last year we had a situation where because the courts weren't paved properly any time that it rained we had water that sat on those courts, it didn't drain off and we had a problem getting brooms to try to sweep the water off the court. So, we would like to see the City cooperate with our children. And these sports programs extend way beyond children. If you pay attention to the young parents that come out and even get involved in coaching or participating in some way with their child or just being out there and friendships that are made with other parents. I think the sports programs whether it be baseball... Ma a� e: Please make your closing statement, your time is up. Bob Leidman: All right. I just want to tell you that whether it be soccer or baseball, football or what not these sports activities play a very integral part in development of a community. Tamarac, if I may, Tamarac is a City that's made up of people who have cane from Chicago, Philadelphia and New York, it is very difficult in the beginning, especially for younger people to develop a loyalty that they belong to Tamarac, o.k.? And sports go a long way, not only with children but with the parents to give the people a sense that they belong to a community and I hope you'll consider that. Sharon Ellis: Before we introduce our last speaker, I'd like to ask the members of the Recreation Ccnmdttee to stand so that the children and the adults here can see who is working for them from our liaison to Council besides the Council. Recreation Board members please raise your hands and stand so that everyone can see you. We also presented, I believe C/M Kravitz handed out this morning, a comparison of what has been built in 8 neighboring cities between 1978 and 1982. Our park began April 1, 1978 so we just would like for you to take into consideration the comparisons, if you would, and also the statistic list of what is currently the registrations of the various courts used in Tamarac Park. Our last speaker who will wrap up for us will be Mr. Jim Lewl -He is, the President of the 'Tamarac Soccer League and the newly elected President or Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Committee for the City of Tamarac. Jim Lew: As Sharon mentioned to you, I am the newly elected Chairperson of Parks and Recreation. Before I give my comments of the committee, what I would like to do is put my hat back on as the Soccer President, I'll be President for the second year now and just throw out a few facts about our Soccer Club. We did have 311 children participate in soccer last year and if the growth in the Soccer Club next year is as great as it is in Bob's sports and the rest of the P.A.L. sports along with teeball and Little League, we should have anywhere between 350 and 400 kids next year. Two things that I'd like to mention about the children that we had this year, we did have two teams, our under 10 and under 12 team were winners in the Broward County League. They came in first plane, and I believe we do have some children in this room who were on that team. We also had a Regional Cup Team that won so you can see that we are accomplishing our goal, we're keeping the soccer kids in Tamarac. I know I came up before you last year and one thing I want - 13 - 5/26/82 /pm to tell you from deep down in my heart and from all the parents in the Soccer Club,we appreciate everything that V/M Massaro has done for getting us the new soccer fields. It's something new about the second field coming out, it was a little bit of a surprise but we appreciate it. Thank you very much. For people in the room who don't know about it, that will be a big step in alleviating the soccer problem. Now putting on my other . hat for the Parks and Recreation Committee, the first thing I'd like to do is second the cents of CAI Kravitz to save me cutting down on a lot of time, everything that CAI Kravitz has said would be seconded by the committee. And the same thing, I'd like to second the things that CAI Krantz has said right up to the point to where he said "however". Then, from that point on we turned it into a discussion again,that's where we stopped. Many of the people took time off today, I took a week's vacation to make sure that I'd be here and your continents on the discussion in a Workshop on your plan, my question to the Council is, we have a Parks and,Recreation Committee and just about every meeting that we've had the last three or four months we have discussed these items. Sharon's brought the list and you have to wonder what we're doing that we need more discussion again. There are certain items that the Council doesn't feel they can pass right now why don't they at least put through say the lights or something. And if you're worried about where the picnic tables and barbeques can go,well,we can forget that for a little while until somebody comes up with the right plan and maybe pass something. But we do have the backing of the Parks and Recreation Committee and I do represent not only the children of Tamarac but being on the Parks and Recreation Committee most of the people are retired, and I do represent the retired people too. So thank you very much. Ma oar Lee: There will be a three minute recess. The School Children left the chambers. - 14 - 5/26/82 /pm V/M Massaro called the meeting to order. 30. Isles of Tamarac - Bond Release - Tem Reso. #,2293 - Discussion and possible action to release a cash warranty bond for public improvements. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Released RESOLUTION 110. R-�a-/�g PASSED. $13,000 of the cash bond with $3,000 being held until the water bill is paid and someone has accepted responsibility for future billing. - Release of the balance of the bond will be considered at the Council meeting after this is accomplished. Alan Ruf read the Resolution by title. V/M Massaro said there is a water bill that is not paid and there is a problem there as to whose responsibility it is, the Association or the developer. She said it is not for Council to determine whose responsibility it is and the City should not release money to them until this is resolved. Mr. Schmidt said he has nothing to do with the water or the subdivision. V/M Massaro said she has a copy of the bill and there is a balance of $1,351.90. V/M Massaro asked Mr. Schmidt when he intends to turn this over to the Association so that they will be assuming the responsibility there. Hyman Brodski said that Association has been turned over this month to the people in the neighborhood and this property is owned by Mr.Glusman V/M Massaro suggested to Council that $3,000 be held until it is determined that the Association has taken responsibility for the bills and the next meeting the balance will be released. C/M Disraelly MOVED that Temp. Reso. #2293 be ADOPTED and Section 1 be changed"that the warranty bond in the amount of $13,500.00 of the amount of $16,000 posted by Schmidt Industries, Inc. for the Isles of Tamarac is hereby released" The balance is held in escrow against water bills submitted to the recreation area. When it has been determined the final payment is made, when the Association takes over, any funds out of the $2,500.00 will be reimbursed to Schmidt Industries. Mr. Schmidt suggested that if the Association holds this bill, the water should be shut off until the Association pays this. V/M Massaro said as far as the City is concerned, it needs a statement from someone that they are responsible for the water bills. She said this is for Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Glusman to determine among themselves, if it goes over the $2,500.00 that is held, the water will definitely be shut off. C/M Krantz SECONDED the MOTION. C/M Kravitz said he does not know if $2,500 would be enough to withhold and he, therefore, asked the maker of the MOTION to revert to the MOTION of leaving $3,000 and return $13,000 at this time to help Mr. Schmidt and let them determine who is liable. V/M Plassaro said she agreed. C/M Disraelly said he does not feel there is any problem with this billing and there are sufficient funds. C/M Kravitz asked if there could not be other liabilities in addition to water and V/M Massaro said she knows of no other liability in connection with this. C/M Disraelly said this has been held up for many months and he did not think it should continue to be held up. VOTE: C/M Krantz AYE C/M Kravitz NAY C/M Disraelly AYE V/M Massaro NAY - 15 - 5/26/82 /pm V/M Massaro said she would be receptive to a MOTION to hold back $3,000 until such time as they have proven that the bill is paid and that someone has accepted responsibility for it. C/M Kravitz MOVED that the MOTION be as outlined. C/M Disraelly said in order to help Mr. Schmidt,he would SECOND. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE V/M Massaro said to Mr. Schmidt that $13,000 will be released and she would expect that he would help to resolve whatever the problem is there. She said the $3,000 will be released as soon as the water bill is paid and someone has signed that they are responsible for future water bills. She said the very next meeting it will be on the Agenda and she asked for a MOTION to this effect. C/M Kravitz so�MOVED, SECONDED by C/M Krantz. C/M Disraelly said at this moment the Isles of Tamarac Association is responsible for the water bills but they have not signed up for this. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 27. Montwood - Model Sales Facility - Discussion and possible action to renew the model sales permit for Woodmont Tracts 50, 57, 60, 62, 63 and 72B. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED for 6 months from the expiration date of the last model sales permit. C/M Disraelly said there has been a check received and this was previously approved to April 30 and he MOVED the extension of 6 months from the expiration date of the last model sales permit. SECONDED by C/M Krantz. Tape VOTE: 4 24. Pines II (Tract 49 revised site plan Temp. Reso. #2304. SYNOPSIS OF ACTI.O_N: APPROVED _ _ subject to payment of the building fees. ALL VOTED AYE - Discussion and possible action to approve a or a chickee but at the recreation parcel. RESOLUTION NO. R- PASSED. Alan Ruf read the Resolution by title. C/M Disraelly MOVED APPROVAL of Temp. Reso. #2304 subject to payment of building fees, SECONDED by C/M Krantz. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE MEETING WAS RECESSED TO 1:30 P.M., FOR LUNCH. - 16 - 5/26/82 /pm TAPE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 1:30 P.M. #4 ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Vice Mayor Helen Massaro Councilman Irving M. Disraelly Councilman Philip B. Kravitz Councilman David E. Krantz ABSENT AND EXCUSED: Mayor Walter W. Falck 32. EXXON - PETITION #6-Z-82 - Special Exception for Service Station at the southeast corner of University Drive and Southgate Boulevard by Tem Reso. #2251 - Discussion and possible action. 7YNOPSIS OF ACTION: 3RANTED Special Exception RESOLUTION NO. R - -/ 9 PASSED. with changes. C/M Disraelly read the Resolution by title. Richard Rubin, City Planner reminded Council that this item was discussed at a previous meeting and at that time Council expressed concern on opposition by members of the audience, that the parallel service road leading south on University Drive from the site, be provided in a location that would be adequate for traffic access to the southern sites. Mr. Zufelt was at their offices, revised the drawings and what they have before them was the revision as staff had reviewed them, and recommended approval. Basically, Mr. Rubin explained, the difference that they have found by talking with members of Broward County Engineering, was the frontage road concept worked. However, a car traveling northbound on University Drive could not make a U-turn onto a frontage road. V/M Massaro said she wanted to make it very clear that what is before Council was not a site plant it was just a concept. Council is not approving this plan, they are simply looking at it as to concept and suggestions and a site plan will be forthcoming at the proper time. In order to give Council the information needed to determine what special exceptions they are going to ask for to grant this, if it is their desire to grant it, the Council needs to know what they intend to do. Richard Rubin, City Planner, said that the final plans must conform to all City Ordinances and all site planning and subdivision Ordinances. He pointed out the changes on the plan which had been colored in. He pointed out that on University Drive and Southgate Boulevard, the corner parcel is vacant; east of it is Southgate Gardens; south of it is vacant, commmercially-zoned lots. The first two lines east of University Drive represent a 40 foot frontage road that the Count.v would like to see placed the entire length of University Drive some day. They are not mandating putting the road in today, unless the individual parcel owners would like it. V/M Massaro pointed out that the City was asking for a dedication today. C/M Krantz asked if Sunflower/Heathgate bordered this parcel. Richard Rubin answered that it abuts it on the lower angle, it does not really border; staff. is requiring a 6 foot wall be placed where this parcel abuts Southgate Gardens. and Sunflower/Heathgate. Mr. Rubin said the County has found out, through trial and error, that a car going northbound on any road, including University Drive cannot make a U-turn to get onto the frontage road. "Jug Handles" is the engineering term for a large turn around into a frontage road for safety for trucks and then the road will come back close to University Drive. Mr. Zufelt, he explained, has placed this driveway entrance to the south. -17- 5/26/82 /nrr Mr. Rubin said the owner to the south can either contain the front road at the same location as the driveway or they can move it east. There is an 83 foot easement on this plat to allow access back and forth through all properties. V/M Massaro inquired i5 therefore, with that 83 feet, public access is permissible. Richard Rubin added that they had attached to the plan, several recommendations of staff. C/M Disraelly questioned if the curbing would be in that 83 foot easement. Richard Rubin said it would. During review of the final site plan, he would like Council to give this a final determination as to whether there should be two entrances on Southgate Boulevard or just one entrance. Mr. Rubin believed they should address why one entrance would be better than two. He had made a recommendation for Council to consider deleting it or waiting until final site approval. V/M Massaro interjected that she did not agree with Mr. Rubin's analysis of whether there should be one or two entrances and said it required further study. Mr. Rubin suggested that as a condition of approval "determination as to whether one or two driveways shall be permitted on Southgate Boulevard shall be subject to Council's approval at the time of site plan approval". Mr. Rubin said Mr. "ufe.lt t,Tould lil-e to have more of an oprortunity to indicate that two might be better than one. C/M Disraelly pointed out that if he brought in a site plan with two and the Council only approved one, lie would have to start all over again. V/M Massaro suggested they were thorou-hiv exneri enrre('- anal should not come in with a plan at the last mnmPrt. Mr. Rubin suggested that Mr. Zufelt present to Council a preliminary site plan, in order to save Mr. Zufelt the time and money it took for the final site plan. V/12 Massaro added that Council )reserves the right to make the determination later and if the special exception were granted, it would be based upon Council making that determination. Richard Rubin continued that the second item relates to the location of this driveway. He said he believes University Drive needs to have as much landscaping as possible along the roddway, and ,therefore ,he would like lCounc:il also to determine the ariount of landscaping to be placed along University Drive, at the time of final site plan approval or preliminary. He added the owner had agreed already that they will develop this in greater than our minimum code requirements for landscaping. Mr. Rubin said he liked the idea of a berm in front to hide certain things in a gas station and V/NI Massaro said she liked a berm, but her objection was that there is not enough depth to put a berm in and make it possible to maintain it properly without gouging it. V/M Massaro said you have to have enough space or it would be less than desirable. She added that Mr. Rubin felt they could acquire a little more room so that this can be done. V/PSI Massaro added that there was a need for extensive landscaping there, not only on University Drive, but all the landscaping on the site. Mr. purin reaO, from the Develoner_'s P_nreemPnt,."Owner agrees that the final landscaping including berming shall exceed Code requirements, and shall be in accordance with the City Council's determination, while reviewing the preliminary site plan". Secondly, "the driveway plan to expand along the property to the south may have the western edge of the asphalt farther to the east in order to conform to the overall land- scaDina" . 5/26/82 -18- /nrr C/M Disraelly added that the concrete curbing be at the 83 foot mark. Richard Rubin thought it probably would be in order to get maximum width for a berm. C/M Disraelly continued on the area west of the sidewalk, the 40 feet that will be thoroughly landscaped - He asked if it could be bermed as well and irrigated. Richard Rubin said it would be, but the County could, in 5 or 10 years, make that a roadway. C/M Disraelly said what was the difference if they ripped out three feet of berm or three feet of sod? Mr. Rubin added as long as there was a buffer to the east. Richard Rubin continued "owner is required to maintain all sod to the edge of pavement as it currently exists by irrigation" and said since this is the entrance -into the City from the north, he would request that the final design and color of the building and canopy be reviewed by the City Council at the time they review their overall project. The applicant, Mr. Zufelt,had pictures which he showed the Council, which depicted the colors of the canopy and design. These pictures were of the newest Exxon Facility and the one they intended to build on this site would be the same. Mr. Rubin added that although they were seeing the pictures today, Council should keep that as a condition, to have final determination when the final site plans were reviewed. Mr. Rubin added that Item #4 had already been discussed, it referred to the landscaping. C/M Disraelly said that the City Ordinance required a tree every 30', adjacent to residential. He asked if they would agree to stagger the trees so there will be more than one tree every 30', he would like to double the quantity. He said he was sure there would be no problem with that and was speaking about that 58' to the east of the building. That was a big area and they wanted to protect Southgate Gardens. Mr. Zufelt's suggestion was,rather than have the regimented type affect tree spaces, they would have clustering, free -form type of figuration plus after two years,the spread would be almost up to the curb from one tree to the other. C/M Disraelly added that would be a minimum. V/M Massaro stated that they should make it a requirement that there be no cars with "For Sale" signs on it and no parking of trucks, and no repair work being done out in the yard. C/M Disraelly inquired if this would be a 24-hour station and Mr. Zufelt said in an Exxon -operated facility, management would dictate the hours. C/M Disraelly pointed out that they would be having a cashier under the canopy. Mr. Zufelt added that this arrangement was not a security. measure and does not lend itself to 24-hour operation. V/M Massaro added that if C/M Disraelly was making the MOTION he put in that it could not be a 24-hour operation, regardless, as it might be sold and they should make it a condition because this was a Special Exception. Sam Allison, representative of Exxon, said it is their intention that stations built like this one, are generally operated until 10:00 P.M. He added that they will have an emergency bay station open until that hour. They will open at 6:00 A.M. C/M Krantz inquired if the hours would not be later during the tourist season, as some stations were open until midnight during the season. Mr. Allison said they will not be open until midnight except for emergency service. He added that they will have scheduled maintenance work going on there until about 8:00 P.M. and then the mechanics go home, but if someone needs emergency repair service, it is open until the gas station closes. C/M Krantz questioned how many bays they would have, and Mr. Allison informed him that they were intending to have four. C/M Disraelly said he thought that the building would be approximately 50', the set back had to be 50' and the City Planner added that it definitely would. V/M Massaro wanted a restriction made that they can not put their parking any further into that 50' than 10'. Mr. Zufelt added that they did not have asphalt within 40' of the east boundary line, which was adjacent. Mr. Zufelt asked Council, if they would accept 6:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. as the operating hours and Council found that acceptable. 5/26/82 `lg- /nrr V/14 Massaro said she wanted _ very definitely in the record, that they cannot be allowed to store trucks or run a U-Haul business from that station. She did not want the possibility of trailer storage. C/11 Disraelly added that some long distance trucker would come in and say he wanted to park there overnight. V/M Massaro informed. Mr. Allison that the City requires retention, either on the site or the fees for it. She asked if they were willing to offer to pay the retention fees at this time as money was of the essence to the City because they were pushing their retention as much as possible in order to prevent flooding in the City. She informed them that their retention fees would be approximately $2,520.00. Mr. Zufelt inquired what benefit Exxon would derive from that. V/M Massaro said if he paid it now he he would not have to a it at the time he appliQd fo his erri�t. Mr. Zufelt inquired i �he City would be responsible or re aining the run off from that station. V/M Massaro informed him that he was required to either provide 5% of his land for retention, if the site is large enough to be meaningful, or if the site is not large enough to include a retention area that is the percentage i-.hich is required on that site. In their particular site it is .072 times $35,000 an acre. They have 1.43 acres, they will owe the City $2,520 at site plan approval for retention or they have to give the City 5% of their land retention only. Mr. Zufelt informed the Council that they had to notify the home office and they would have the check in before the next meeting. He asked when was the best time for him to come in with the preliminary plans. V/M Massaro said that he could corle in any time he was ready to see the Council members. He could speak with any member of the Council he chose or speak with at separate times, also she added that Mr. Rubin would be happy to talk with him and help. C/M Disraelly pointed out the sign on the photograph would not be an acceptable sign. Mr. Zufelt said he was aware that the sign would have to be a low profile sign. Bob Cunnio, citizen, asked if the location and the v4idth of the driveways in the service road had been established, or was this strictly a conceptual hearing and they will be established at a later date. He added that Mr. Rubin in his presentation had not mentioned anything about the width of the driveway or the service road. Mr. Rubin answered that the width will be 25 feet so that it will allow traffic going north and southbound from their property to his. The location will be in the 83 feet ingress/egress area. The exact location will be based on how much landscaping the station needed. Mr. Cunnio said that Mr. Rubin had made comment earlier that the County had stated they must move this driveway, and they moved it about 45' off the right-of-way line. They have now moved. it about 45 feet off the right-of-way line. Mr. Rubin answered that was so the trucks and cars can make the U-turn into the development. That was the County's suggestion that a truck otherwise could not get in there. V/P1 Massaro questioned what his, Fxact problem was. Mr. Cunnio wanted to know if they were approving the location of the driveway today. Council informed him they were not. Mr. Cunnio questioned if he would have the opportunity to find out what would happen later on. C/M Massaro added the site plan would come before Council for approval, and at that time he would be able to come to the meeting. C/M Disraelly MOVED that the Special Exception be GRANTED with a Preliminary Site Plan to be presented to Council so that the applicant can help them determine whether there should be one or two driveways on Southgate Boulevard and that there shall be berm and landscaping between the sidewalk and the paved right-of-way, -20- 7/28/82 /nrr which will be sodded and irrigated, as well as the sidewalk into the station. The owner agrees that the final landscaping, inclu- ding berming, shall exceed the code requirements and shall be in accordance with the City Council determination while re --sodding, berming and irrigation plans for the west area to the pavement of University Drive. The planting to the east of the structure, which will be a minimum of 50 feet from the property.line shall have at least twice the amount of trees required under the ordinance. There shall be no paving of asphalt within 40 feet of the east property line and there shall be no over -night parking except within the parking areas that will include no cars with "Sale" signs. All repairs for vehicles will be made within the structure itself and the hours of operation are limited from 6:00 A.M. to 12 midnight. The design and color of the building and the canopy shall have Council approval at the time of site plan approval and the driveway plan to expand along the property to the south may have the western edge of asphalt placed farther to the east in order to conform with the overall landscape requirements. The dumpster shall be per City code and the radius to the south entry on University Drive shall be adjusted to allow a minimum of 25 feet into the 83 foot ingress/ TAPE egress easement and, in accordance with the City Planner, the #5 determination as to the concrete curbing within the 83 foot ingress/ egress easement. C/M Kravitz SECONDED. C/M Disraelly added that prior to the shall have been paid and the concept far as any structures are concerned. ftevex site plan, the retention fees plan is not being approved so C/M Kravitz SECONDED. ALL VOTED AYE 17. Ronkoma Corporation - Commercial Garbage collection Franchise Discussion and possible action to renew this franchise for one year by Tem . Ord. #979 - Second Reading. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED on Second Reading ORDINANCE NO. 0--82-&PASSED. C/M Disraelly said since the fees had been paid, and we have a statement of their audit, and an insurance coverage, he MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Ord. #979. C/M Krantz SECONDED. [ire 1lm 18. Florida Sanitation Ltd., Inc. Discussion and possible action to for one year by Temp. Ord. #984. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: MOVED to deny franchise as Florida Sanitation has withdrawn. ALL VOTED AYE - Commercial Collection Franchise grant a non-exclusive franchise Second Reading. Alan Ruf read the ordinance by title only. C/M Disraelly asked the City Attorney, since Florida Sanitation was advising that they will not be needing the license at this time, should this item be denied, or Tabled? Alan Ruf said if they would table this item it would be pending; therefore, it would be better to deny. V/M Massaro asked if they had paid their $150.00 fee and their advertising fees. The Assistant City Clerk informed her they had paid their $150.00 fee and the advertising was included in that fee. -21- 5/26/82 /nrr C/M Disraelly stated that based on the information given to Council in the letter of Play 24th, he MOVED to DENY Temp. Ord. #984, authorizing a non-exclusive franchise with Florida Sanitation, Ltd. Inc. C/P1 Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 19. Pension Plan - Tem Ord. #983 - Discussion and possible action to Amend Section XV of the Pension Plan by providing for alternates to the Administrative Board and adding the trustee as a member of this board. Second Reading. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: ADOPTED on Second Reading ORDINANACE NO. 0-82-PASSED. Alan Ruf read the Ordinance by title. C/M Disraelly MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Ord. #983. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE -22- 5/26/82 /nrr This verbatim transcript was requested by Vice Mayor Massaro. 11. 201 Program - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED engagement of Mr. Ileo to prepare and present to the County, the City's position on 201 Program -- $5,000.00 maximum. APPROVED - engagement of Howard Osterman as a Consultant to prepare legal preliminary papers- $5,000.00 cap. V/M Massaro - We have Mr. Nolan with us and Mr. Ruf. I would ask you, do you want to take the subject or do you want Mr. Nolan to take the subject? How will we handle this? Mr. Ruf - Let Mr. Nolan take it. V/M Massaro - Mr. Nolan, if you will, please. Mr. Nolan - Good Afternoon. V/M Massaro - Good Afternoon. Mr. Nolan, if you will advise council as to the problems we might be facing and the approach that is the logical one to take here, to prepare our- selves properly. City Manager - Excuse me, Tony have you seen the Mayor's wrap-up of discussions? Mr. Nolan - Yes, I have. Maybe I haven't. 1 have seen report recommendations. City Manager - That is correct. The follow up from the meeting last week. Mr. Nolan - I believe a memorandum: has been circulated to council members from the Mayor that especially summarizes a series of meetings that we have had over the past several months as it relates to the 201 Program. The county's consultants have promulgated their final draft report which the Mayor has essentially summarized in this report. In consideration of the implications of the 201 Facilities Plan update, we in conjunction with the committee that was formed, and acting City Attorney Ruf, conclude that further deliberations need to be gone into in order to clearly understand the City of Tamarac's position as far as the 201 is concern- ed and economic implications that continuation with the county's plan will bring to bear on citizenry of the City of Tamarac. In order to facilitate that economic review, a recommend- ation has been made, several recommendations have been made, one in particular is to engage the services of an economic consultant, a man who we have reviewed in person. His qualifications and resume conclude that his experience in the area, as far as Broward County is concerned, most particularly his experiences, career experiences, would be beneficial to the City of Tamarac in helping to further understand as I said the economic implications of the 201 Program, and the Mayor's report suggests that it might be advantageous and appropriate for council to recommend to our offices the engagement of Mr. Ileo. If anyone would care to see his resume quali- fications, statement of qualifications, I would be please, to make it available to you. _23_ 5/26/82 /nrr V/M Massaro - Would it be possible for you to leave it with the City Clerk so that she can give us a copy. C/M Krantz - Photocopies of it. V/M Massaro - Fine, thank you.. C/M Disraelly - He is the person who worked with Osterman. Mr. Nolan - He was engaged by the City of Margate when Margate challenged the County's Regional Plan. C/M Disraelly - He also worked with Osterman I think on Tamarac Utilities. That's not the same one. Mr. Ruf - That's a different person. C/M Disraelly - Not the same Ileo? Mr. Nolan - That was Howard Osterman's partner. His name is Ilia not Ileo. C/M Disraelly - I thought it was the same one. Mr. Nolan - They both happen to be Certified Public Accountants. and everything else, but they are not related to the best of my knowledge. C/M Disraelly - Okay, I thought it was the same one. I didn't realize the last letter of the name was different. Mr. Nolan - That is the only difference they have. C/M Disraelly - Okay, you have further recommendations, haven't you? Let's tie them all together. V/M Massaro - I think he probably wants to know what we are going to do with this before going on with further recommendations. C/M Disraelly - Or do you want to put them all together, Tony. Mr. Nolan - All I am truthfully doing is trying to summarize what the Mayor has suggested as far as report is concerned. As far as subsequent actions of the City of Tamarac. One of these necessary steps in order to follow his schedule of events here is the engagement of Mr. Ileo. V/M Massaro -- Is that all that's needed at this time is what C/PZ Disraelly is trying ... We may need further assistance. Mr. Nolan - Well, yes. There is another recommendation in here. We consider asking Mr. Osterman to work with us, being that he is really the link with the past, if you will with TUI. If you remember TUI actually entered into the large users agreement with the County. When we purchased TUI from its previous owner, we also purchased the large users agreement. Really, the negotiations and all the history as far as what led up to execution of the large users agreement in the terms and conditions that are contained within that agreement are in Mr. Osterman's C/M Disraelly - It might be his determination then or he might give us some input to indicate -that it was a TUI agreement and TUW may not have bought it. Mx. Nolan - Right TUI, large users agreement with the county is the standing large users agreement and there were some things that were appended to that, which Mr. Ruf can speak to more proficiently than I. 5/26/82 /NRR C/M Disraelly- Maybe you could use Mr. Osterman.r VIM Massaro - Mr. Nolan, there appears to be in here a memorandum which quotes a maximum for Mr. Ileo There is nothing as far as Ostermann is concerned. I would like to ask Mr. Ruf because your name is mentioned in this paragraph. Have you had any discussion Tor. Ruf with this Mr. Osterman or would this come later? Mr. Ruf - I have had a very preliminary discussion with Mr. Osterman to ascertain his availability. Whether or not he would feel that he might have a conflict of any kind whatsoever. He basically indicated that he was available and he did not feel he had a conflict. We never talked about the terms of any engagement on our behalf. I did have some conversa- tion with the Mayor before he left and I indicated that I thought an initial retainer should be somewhere in the area of what was suggested for Mr. Tleo I presume the Mayor would put out a subsequent memo on that, but I guess he did not have time to do that. VIM Massaro -- No. I would like to ask this question, and either Mr. Ruf or Mr. Nolan may answer it. If council saw fit and did approve of the hiring of Mr. Ileo at this time, with the cap of $5,000.00 would it create a problem, it might because time is of the essence. Would it create a problem if Mr. Osterman's engagement would go to the next meeting so that Mr. Ruf would have time to discuss it with him further. Or should we accept the suggestion Mr. Ruf made that we put a $5,000.00 cap at this time and address the same further at the next meeting. What would you suggest? Mr. Nolan - It would be my suggestion that you proceed along those lines. Time is of the essence as far as this is concerned. We are in the process right now of trying to ascertain from the County what their public hearing procedures are going to be as far as adoption of the 201 as it has been revisited. We haven't been able to obtain the exact timing of the public hearing. VIM Massaro - So that we must move. To be ready. Mr. Nolan - But, it has a 30 day notification attached to it, precedent to EPA requirements. So in all actuality we are probably looking at perhaps a month before the public hearing is held. So anything that would have to be done from a back- ground developmental standpoint would have to be done certainly within the month and probably more quickly than that. We are trying also to find out along with the public hearing procedures if and what the procedures are for written objections to recommendations made by the 201. VIM Massaro - And you need their input of the council members. I certainly would suggest very strongly that Mr. Ileo ,and Mr. Ostermanbe considered if you would please move in those directions. C/M Disraelly- I would MOVE that we authorize Williams, Hatfield and Stoner, our consulting engineers to engage Mr. Ileo_ to review our material and put together the city's position for presentation to the County at its Public Hearing. Maximum Fee of $5,000.00 which would include the prepar- ation of all necessary material and the presentation of the City's official position at the County's Public Hearing. Prior to that, I presume Mr. Ileo will have presented to Council his opinions and what he will address.L would further MOVE that we authorize Consulting City Attorney Ruf to engage Howard Osterman as a Consultant to prepare the necessary preliminary legal papers that will permit us to achieve the objective of opting out of the 201 program or seeking modifications that will brim, 'L,r involvement along the line of, the -25- 5/26/82 /nrr opportunity afforded other municipalities in Broward County. And that Mr. Ruf report to Council the terms of his agree- ment with Mr. Osterman-, establishing at this time a maxi- mum price - a cap of $5,000.00 for Mr. Osterman_. C/M Krantz - I would SECOND that. V/M Massaro - We have a MOTION and a SECOND. Is there any discussion on the motion. C/M Disraelly- I presume that Mr. Ruf and Mr. Osterman_ will do some - will search out if thev neerl. other_ 7_Pna.7_ sneciai ists. V/M Massaro - Let's get these people hired first. C/M Disraelly- And bring that back to us. V/M Massaro -- Let's get the Council's approval first of the two. No further discussion. Please call the question. Assistant City Clerk - Coucilman Krantz, Councilman Kravitz, Councilman Disraelly, Vice -Mayor Massaro. All voted Aye. V/M Massaro - Now Councilman Disraelly if you want to comment on Sub - Section D. C/M Disraelly- We recommend that Mr. Ruf and Mr. Osterman search for a firm of legal specialists so that we will have the inform- ation at the proper time if we have to engage them to pursue this matter further through the proper channels to support, to insure that our residents get as fair a con- ' sideration handling this problem as anybody else and the city save as much money as we can in this very involved process. V/M Massaro -- No Motion is needed. C/M Krantz - That is not in the form of a motion. V/M Massaro = No that is simply instructions to them. That's it. mhank �,rou Sn much mon-, Mr. Nolan - I would like you to address Item E as well. C/M Disraelly- What about Item B? Mr. Nolan - Item E. V/M Massaro - Let's see, we overlooked something. Mr. Nolan - Item E is a further recommendation that Mr. Ruf be essentially the conduit through which information be channeled back and forth as far as the 201 is concerned. V/M Massaro - I Iurther recommend that all future inquiries regarding this matter, inquiries from whom does this mean? Let's clarify that. Mr. Nolan - I think that the intent here is to have Mr. Ruf act as a clearing house for all information. V/M Massaro - For all regardless of who it might come from. That no information be g:.seen or asked of anyone other than Mr. Ruf. Mr. Nolan - That's Right C/M Krantz - The word all is used there. All future. V/M Massaro - Regarding this subject. Okay Fine. That's no action is needed. Except that in the future all inquiries regarding this subject will be from and through Mr. Ruf, that means ==26- 5/26/82 /nrr anything, newspaper, publicity or anything else. There will be no statements made other than what Mr. Ruf might make. Mr. Nolan That's correct. V/M Massaro- Okay C/M Disraelly- Alan, let me ask you one other question. In Paragraph B Page 4, B- Baker, City Manager - You said you had the County report with you. Mr. Ruf Let me finish reading it. I guess we will have a time in which we will fully analyze what you have probably just received. Mx. Nolan -- Yes, we picked it up this morning. I would, after direction received here, I would certainly make copies of this and disseminate it to at least Mr. Ileo, but probably most directly to Mr. Ruf so that we can begin to analyze what the report implies as far as the City is concerned and how the City's concerns have been addressed by those consultants, and prepare ourselves to at least report back to you the implications, the financial responsibilities and what alternatives may or may not be available. C/M Disraelly- Who prepared that report? Mr. Nolan - It was prepared by a consulting engineering firm, two consulting engineering firms under the direction of Broward County Board of County Commissioners, not direction but under the employ of the Board of County Commissioners. This is the final draft, its dated, Broward County 201 Facilities update May, 1982, Final Draft which was prepared by Russell and. Axim and PRC Harris, which I said two consulting engineering firms. It is a revisit to the old 201 Plan with some new wrinkles. C/M Disraelly- The reason I am laughing is there were two big books done on Solid Waste - Consulting Firms. Mr. Ruf - I might just add, if I may, that depending on the date that is established for the public hearing, we may be asking you to have a special meeting before the next meeting in order to discuss our position and our proposal for an action plan. But it will all depend on how quickly they are -- The Mayor was suspect that they would attempt to move as quickly as possible, in order that any objections might be minimized. V/M Massaro - Mr. Ruf we will expect that you will make whatever request for a special meeting that might be necessary, that you will make the request and I certainly would arrange for any special meeting that you feel is necessary. C/M Disraelly- And you will be updated us on Ileo and Osterman. Mr. Ruf - Certainly. V/M Massaro - Thark you very much, Tony. You might as well sit and visit with us, you can't get out anyway. -27'- 5/26/82 /nrr 26. Southgate Gardens Condominium - Model Sales Facility - Discussion and possible action to renew this model sales permit. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED for six months from 8/10/82 SYNOPSIS APPROVED #2299. C/M Disraelly said a letter dated May 18, 1982 was received from the law firm handling the property for Southgate Gardens. A fee of $300.00 was paid and he MOVED that the Model Sales Permit be granted for six months extension from the date of 8/10/82 and that the 300-foot distance requirement also be waived. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: 8. Fire Department - Discussion rotation list for lease of heavy by Temp. Reso. #2299. OF ACTION: Temp. Reso. ALL VOTED AYE and possible action to establish equipment for use in emergency RESO..NO. R-82-/A/8 ^PASSED. Alan Ruf read the Resolution by title. C/M Krantz MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. 2299 permitting the immediate procurement of services of heavy equipment construction companies in the event of disasters when needed. C/M Disraelly SECONDED. V/M Massaro said she was sure that the City Manager was in agreement with this Resolution. The City Manager said yes, and will be devel- oping procedures for her administrative staff to follow in the event that they are unable to reach her in times of emergency, so it will follow on a normal routine, through proper channels coming from the manager to staff. In very unusual circumstances when she cannot be reached, they will have that authority, but it will be with limit- ations, she said. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 7. Cypress Creek Commons/Veterans Park - Discussion and possible action on presentation of proposal for improvements. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Staff to seek Grant Funds. Richard Rubin asked Council to recall they had received different opinions from various members of the Water Management District staff. They have funds available each year for recreational acitivities along primary waterways and over the years, this had been discussed many times by members of the City Council with the possibility of providing an open area- for outdoor entertainment activities. Several months ago, he and C/M Disraelly met with members of the Water Management District and submitted to them, an application for an open air theatre along the waterway. Mr. Rubin said that the South'Florida Water Management District thought it was a very inno- vative idea, however, they stated that there was a June 1st deadline for submitting the application in order to be eligible for funding next September. Mr. Rubin added that, -they did make it quite clear that they wanted to make sure that the plans submitted to them were as realistic as possible and that the city had the ability to implement the construction of this on their approval. Richard Rubin said that at the last City Council meeting, Council had authorized him to prepare an architectural drawing of the park and Council has a 3 page drawing that clearly details all the work proposed. _28- 5/26/82 /nrr Richard Rubin said he wished to outline several of the major items. First., there would be,adjacent to the bank, a covered stage area, open so it would not be very hot and overburdening. The outside wall material is reflected as fiberglas on the plan, but the Vice - Mayor thought that a wood substance would be stronger and he agreed. The Vice -Mayor said she liked plexiglas and fiberglas, but other materials last much longer and are less subject to vandalism. Richard Rubin, City Planner,said that it would be either wood paneling or Texture III, exterior plywood, which looks like wood paneling,but is less expensive and has the same life expectancy. C/M Disraelly added something rough hewn. Mr. Rubin continued the second items seen from the stage area, extending up a slope were the concrete benches, easy to maintain and seating 320 people in that area facing the stage in a semi- circle. He felt Council had a very good idea,, during large events to allow people to sit on the grass area on the top .of the hill. This area could be used as much as the bench area for outdoor concerts,.. and other activities; and based on a recommendation from C/M Disraelly, they will try to widen that area to hold another 300 to 500 people. V/M Massaro questioned if $1.4,000.00 was sufficient for the fill needed. Mr. Rubin said that was based on cubic yardage, $3.75 per cubic yard. V/M Massaro suggested that the fill be doubled and add $30.,000.00 to the total price and distribute the monies according to what is reasonable and also add to the contingency for anything that might be overlooked for a total figure of $175,000.00. C/M Disraelly said he felt that the architectural and engineering figures were low. about 4%, and the City should be more realistic. V/M Massaro said a total of $190,000.00 would be safe. Mr. Rubin suggested moving the contingency up to $25,000.00. C/M Disraelly felt he was better off indicating what the allowance figure was, by putting an asterisk there and explaining "allowance"; some make the engineering and architectural rational figures. C/M Disraelly questioned Mr. Rubin about strengthening the canal embankment and the possible need for piling and rip rap. V/M Massaro thought they would not get piling in there for less than $10,000.00. C/M Krantz pointed out the cost was over $200,000 now. Richard Rubin said,.if Council approved this today,he would try and get in by early June as these grants are not finalized until August. The City Manager said she recalled that they had said if they got this in early June, they would review it for packaging purposes. They felt very bad that they had made us optimistic about our grant application last year, and then were not able to consider us among the recipients. V/M Massaro asked the City Planner to check if there were any matching grants required here. C/M Disraelly commented that when they spoke with Fred Schiller, one of the things he had indicated was the stabilization of the terrace area and that was why he wanted to be sure that they provide the stabilization of the stage, so that there would be no problem. Richard Rubin added that when they were discussing the terraces, they were thinking of having -the sets.going- down towards the water. C/M Disraelly also added Mr. Schiller had indicated maintenance requirement of the bulk head or the wall, for any facilities that are planned there. Richard Rubin pointed out that in the previous plan there was a need for bulkhead and now in this plan there was not. He still suggested the stage stay away from the bank. Carl Alper, resident, said he is in full accord with it as a concept. The fact that it may cost more than was proposed for the playground was something the Council would have to decide for themselves. He added that the other problem was parking, which was not mentioned during the presentation he had just heard. He was concerned about the people of his community who do not object at all to an amphi- theatre, but they object strenuously to the place where it was to be located. 5/26/82 -29- /nrr Mr. Alper added that at the last hearing, he noticed that the heading was Southgate and 88th Avenue. He suggested that this might be an inappropriate place because of the heavy parking which might be needed and the traffic resulting from the creation of the.TamaraG Town Square area. It is an area, which in his opinion,. is overbuilt and they are still having problems with the parking. Mr. Alper said he spoke with people of his community and they wanted it as close as possible to the marina and as far as possible from them. The Board voted unanimously to oppose the amphitheatre at Southgate and 88th Avenue, and at a public meeting, it.was unanimous to his recollection. Another objection he stated was that if at Southgate and 88th Avenue, problems may be experienced with the high school bands playing at the same time the amphitheatre would be used. Most of all and his greatest con- cern, was this was going to be an open, grassy area, a better area for smoking pot than in a closed area. Rather than put it close to the high school, he said it should be situated as far from 88th Ave. as possible to solve the parking problem because at the Marina there is good parking which is under-utilized. The Police Department could be concerned with keeping one eye rather than several eyes on the area. He would be fearful of creating a nuisance on Southgate and 88th Avenue. V/M Massaro thought that the location was not a bad location and they were not addressing that now. They would help to make what there was a little better and this would compliment the other. She indicated Council would not worry too much about that until they knew they were going to get the grant or not; and at that time, the decision would be made by Council. V/M Massaro said she thought that if the South Florida Water Management District was going to give the grant to the City, they will have something to say about where they can or cannot locate it. Mr. Alper felt that they had a most valuable asset in that canal. C/M Krantz said that there is a school there with thousands of pupils, plus the teachers and there is a shopping center with an Eckerd and a Publix, and Section 23, 24 and Springlake with close to 700 or 800 homes, and the amount of traffic that would generate on that particular corner would be very bad. V/M Massaro stated that they were going to take all that into consideration at the proper time. The first thing they had to know was is a grant available in the amount that is necessary to build this. If it is., it would come back to Council to see whether they accept it or not and at that time Council would talk about a location. Richard Rubin, City Planner, said Item #8 of the application says that the applicant shall perform the work and that on completion of work, the City would be reimbursed for 50% of the cost. C/M Disraelly questioned how much of that would be inkind services. Mr. Rubin recalled that when they had done the ramp and the Marina, they allow all hours of the Public Works Department and got fill donated for free to compensate for this inkind portion of the work. Mr. Rubin said the City had found them to be fair the last time the City worked with them, but they want the City to be fair too, in .demanding the proper price for the construction of this building. V/M Massaro added that the City was putting in a maximum figure and if the grant is available, the determination can be made at that time whether the City wants it, and if it does not cost that much, the City's contribution would be accordingly. She thought it could be determined in the meantime how much the inkind contribution could amount to. She thought all of that should be prepared for Council when the grant application is made out and comes back to them.�as to whether or not it is feasible and the Council wishes to consider it. -30- 5/26/82 /nrr C/M Disraelly said the City received the Veterans Park grant last September for $57,000.00. Richard Rubin pointed out that had been a Marina and Boating Grant. C/M Disraelly pointed out that was 100% funding but none of that would be applicable to this grant. The City Manager added that they had specified a project on that. Richard Rubin said they were eligible to apply again for funding. He said he had spoken with Tyson Jones a few days ago, he had stated that they were only looking for activities to fund that were tied in with boating. He was not sure that this type of project would be eligible for funding; however, he stated that they would look into all types of funding. V/M Plassaro questioned if they could apply to both places. Mr. Rubin felt that was done everywhere and there was nothing to lose . in fact, this morning he had spoken with Mr. White of the Department of Natural Resources who had acknowledged that he was reviewing their request for DOT property to be donated to the city and he said that funds would soon be available next year for parks. He knew they were funded two years ago and could be eligible this year for more funds, for Passive Parks, and this was a passive park in the best sense of the word. V/M Massaro informed Mr. Rubin that members of Council should have copies of all materials for the grant and Mr. Rubin agreed. V/M Massaro said that the concensus was that he would move forward as per the instructions heard today. 23. Ashmont (Kings Point) - Temp. Reso. #2303 -- Discussion and possible action on a revised site plan to change the vehicular circulation and reduce the parking, pursuant to Stipulation 12. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: 'l'Abi, L) to next meeting for revised plans. Alan Ruf read the Resolution by title. C/M Disraelly questioned the idea of placing the sidewalk inside a guardrail, adjacent to a canal. Mr. Holland believed there was a revised alignment of the sidewalk guardrail developed with the City Engineer's Department. He did not know if Council had drawings of the final engineeering or not, but he thought there was a discrepancy between the site plan and what engineering requires. C/M Disraelly was concerned about placing a sidewalk inside a guardrail. Mr. Holland added that pursuant to Stipulation #9, it was their responsibility to construct the sidewalk but it is not their responsibility to relocate guardrails in conjunc- tion -with the sidewalk construction. He thought that some agreement had been developed with the City Engineering Department to the extent that the sidewalk be relocated closer to the edge of the pavement in the right-of-way and the guardrail would remain roughly in its current location. C/M Disraelly pointed out that from a safety point of view, it was impossible. V/M Massaro said they have asked another developer, in a case similar to this, to move the guardrail to the curb and then install a fence on the other side of the sidewalk to protect anyone from going into the canal. She added that does not incur a great deal of money and it is a rather simple way of handling it. The director of the DOT researched this other project and agreed that this was a feasible way of handling the situation. She added that the fence should be about 4 feet and the guardrail moved to face the curb on the street so that the sidewalk is protected and the fence on the other side of the sidewalk at the end wall would protect anyone with a bicycle or walking from slipping into the canal. Mr. Holland pointed out that there was some 30 feet from the property line to the canal. Mr. Rubin added that when they had approved the site plan, they had requested that 30 feet from the property line to the canal. V/M Massaro added that the 30 feet was only if there was no slope. If there was a slope, it would have to be 3 1/2 to 1. V/M Massaro said this should be red lined and marked to show a fence there. With engineering approval that the slopes are adequate and meet the code requirements, then the fence would not be needed, but certainly the guardrail would have to'be moved out, to protect the sidewalk. Mr. Holland recalled on the engineering drawings it specified that the sidewalk would come into the right-of-way and a curb would be provided. -31- 5/26/82 V/M Massaro stated again that Council would not allow a guardrail on the outside, exposing people to being hit and protecting a car. She would rather see the car go into the canal than to see people killed. C/M Disraelly said he went out to the site Sunday and again this morning and felt it was very difficult to make a determination even by looking at it. V/M Massaro asked Mr. Holland if he was in a hurry for this or could he wait for the next meeting? Mr. Holland said he would wait for the next meeting, which would be June 9th. C/M Disraelly added that Mr. Holland still had a site plan and could still build a building there based on his old site plan. Mr. Holland said he could not get a building permit until the plat is recorded and the plat will not be recorded within two weeks. C/M Disraelly said, signs in strategic areas will have to be approved by the Beautification Committee. C/M Disraelly said that, for the benefit of the Beautification Committee, he would like Mr. Holland to indicate a table of the number and the location of trees. The last item he said concerned the acacia trees planned. He wanted it on the record that this was not the best tree to have, especially when there were as many as planned. Mr. Holland said he would have his landscape architect look at them. V/M Massaro did not see a dimension of their property line, so that they can determine the retention that they are claiming, if any. Mr. Rubin informed her that the plat had all the dimensions. Also it was marked, on the plan and the retention area was also marked on the plan certified and sealed by their surveyor, the exact square footage required by the County. She said she was only concerned about the new line that they were creating as a property line, so the dimensions can be determined and the engineer can provide calculations for verification. Richard Rubin added that they are revising their parking area to permit a peripheral road to pull completely around the development as opposed to the original plan that shows a road directly to the parking lot. This allows their transportation buses to have a safe access around the development and allows for cars going around the buildings also to have safe access. He is very much in favor of this design. Mr. Holland had set aside parking by each building, so that each building could decide if they need additional parking. They did not want parking at the fire hydrants. Mr. Holland said they would bring in changes red -lined and once everything was final, they would send in a mylar. Mr. Rubin said that no permits are issued until a mylar is received. They would have to decide where they would place the fire hydrant. That would require engineering drawings. Mr. Holland would have those answers at the next meeting and Mr. Rubin added that one of the stipulations was an additional $400 fee. C/M Kravitz made a MOTION to TABLE Ashmont (Kings Point) site plan for the next regular Council meeting. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 9. Broward League of Cities Business - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: C M Kravitz requested. copies of all League correspondence. C/M Kravitz requested that when a letter is received from Kurt Volker or anyone else with reference to the Broward League of Cities, he would like to request, and it was approved, that Council receive copies. If there was any discussion or possible action that should come up, they would be knowledgeable on what was happening. -32- 5/26/32 /nrr 10. Alexander Grant & Co. - Discussion and possible action on Implementation of Recommendations in 1980/81 Audit Report. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: kCCEPT report for 1980/81 Audit. The City Manager said the Mayor had suggested, although they had not done this on prior years, that this item be placed on the agenda for Council to acknowledge receipt of the report and make comment upon any of the status reports that Mr. Emmer had reflected. Her review of his comments, the prime area that she found some weak- ness in, was the matter of mathematical errors that are ocurring on some of the extensions of building permits that are being priced out in the trailer. She had spoken with Al Miller and there was some weakness there in the procedural flow of the paper work which he has handled through a new memo he circulated to his personnel so there will be a double check procedure on this to avoid this type of error in the future. V/M Massaro questioned the City Manager as to the time quite a few years ago when something like this occurred and it was of great enough significance that staff went back and checked and there were many thousands of dollars recovered. She asked staff to look at this again and make a determination as to whether or not these should be back -checked by someone or make a determination as to whether it was significant and should be reviewed to recover any monies owed the City. The City Manager added that when Mr. Miller found out that the problem was still in existence, he spoke with Steve Wood and they are going to get the work papers from the auditor to find out the nature of the error that has been committed and they are also going to check back .on some of the files during the past year to make sure that they really are inconsequential in nature and anything major was certainly going to be pursued. C/M Kravitz said he had sent a memo to the Mayor and the Council requesting all information on that and other parts of Alexander Grant & Co. audit report. He definitely will follow it up and see that council receives a report on the findings on the audit report. At that point, he believed that the City Manager will be taking the proper steps on that. He said he was very concerned about it and he will have a full report to Council. The City Manager mentioned another area that keeps recurring in the management comment letter with respect to the customer refund. For a number of years the auditing firm has commented that perhaps Council should consider increasing the amount that could adminis- tratively be refunded of general revenue collected by the city. She thought an indication was made previously at the time they reviewed the annual audit for 1980/81 that the administration was comfortable with the allowance that is currently provided in the law. They have advised Mr. Emmer and for the pupose of closing it outwith the management letter, she thought it should be on record that the city is satisfied with its current operation, with no further action needed or contemplated. With the Consent Agenda format matter are expedited tremendously under that category. C/M Disraelly noted that several areas were indicated in which changes have been made to upgrade. He thought they could accept the report as presented. V/M Massaro said she certainly would follow up to see if any further implementation was necessary, and she was sure Council would all send a memorandum to the City Manager. C/M Kravitz suggested that Council accept it but he would follow up with recommendations from an accountant's point of view as to certain recommendations which he thinks are valid and should be followed up and certain things that were not valid and should not be followed up. -33- 5/26/82 /nrr 38. Tract #27 - Second Soccer Field - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED by Consent (See Page 40) C/M Disraelly mentioned an item regarding the possibility of another soccer field. He MOVED to Agendize by Consent, discussion and possible action regarding a second soccer field to be located at Tract #27. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 12. Inds endent Auditor Discussion and possible action to approve services of an auditor for F.Y, 1981/82 financial records. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED until the Mayor returns, at which time a special meeting will be held. V/M Massaro stated that she was not present at the interviews for Auditor and had asked for the minutes. They were not available; therefore, she had not been privy to any information on the auditors. C/M Disraelly said that Council had interviewed several auditors and afterward each Council member present at that meeting, sent a memo to other:- members of Council as to their feelings. He went through his files and found that he had attended a meeting at the County where the subject of auditors was discussed. One of the things that was indicated at the meeting, was that there are cost factors involved in changing over. It was based on that, that he had sent his recommendation to Council insofar as the selection of auditors was concerned. C/M Disraelly added that after listening to all the auditors and what they offered, some of them indicated that turnover had not happened. Several of the auditors indicated how long they were with the cities; some were 5 years, 8 years, one of them up to 20 years. Based on that information and based on other considerations at that time, he felt that this was not the time to become involved with a new auditor unfamiliar with the City. C/M Disraelly said we have an auditor that has worked well with us and he would MOVE that we continue with Alexander Grant & Co. for at�,least the next year. C/M Krantz SECONDED. C/M Kravitz said not only being liaison to Finance but being a CPA, he thought he had quite a bit of knowledge in the field and probably spoke their language better than most people. He stated, first of all as to the cost, they were not permitted to speak when they are interviewing the auditors as to what they charge. They are not permitted to do so by the law and so nobody brought up the question of cost. When he first went on Council, he b6lieved it was his understanding that Alexander Grant & Co. was getting a fee of $30,000.00, plus any extra work they did. He said there was one item that had no relation to our audit and Alexander Grant & Co. agreed and reduced the fee to $28,000.00, since their maximum fee is $30,000 plus, for other services that they may do. C/M Kravitz continued that in speaking with them after that, they said they could reduce their fee even.to $25,000.00. He is not concerned with the cost, he is concerned with getting the proper service which is first and then whether they are charging what he thought was a fair basic. As to the report, C/M Kravitz said he had found objections, as a CPA and reviewed this with Alexander Grant & Co. approximately eight or nine months ago. They agreed with him in general that -34- A' /26/82 nrr they would change their report. He did not know if Council had seen that change, but Alexander Grant & Co. did make certain changes with what they had suggested to them. He said he still finds objections as to Alexander Grant & Co.'s Report as to the surplus in our account, finding fault with the way we kept our records, etc. C/M Kravitz said his objective now is not to find fault with another accountant but he felt Council could get a better report, hopefully for less money, but at least a better report. However, V/M Massaro was not present and did not have the privilege of hearing the interviews and Council did interview some of the top firms. Therefore, he would ask at this time, that they TABLE this for Council's next meeting and see if Council cannot get the minutes of those interviews so that the Vice Mayor can review it and give Council time to go through the reports and he will issue a memo as to what he finds as a CPA could have been improved on. Then Council can make up their minds as to what they would like to do. He said he felt that Council had every right to hire whoever they wished, either continue with Alexander Grant & Co. or hire somebody else. C/M Kravitz again asked that this be TABLED to the next meeting. V/M Massaro stated that she was sorry that she could not hear the various auditors make their presentations. She did have a discussion with Alexander Grant & Co.'s representative, Mr. Emmer several months ago and she had told him at that time, she was very displeased with their performance and would be very hard pressed to vote for the same firm again. They have been with the City since they had acquired the Utilities and were paid a separate fee for that work. Alexander Grant & Co. had never set up proper procedures for their Finance Department to follow; consequently, Finance is back tracking on everything that has been done because we did not have current information. The Vice Mayor said that Finance cannot get information into the computers because the information is not there. They are checking back and determining if the figures are correct or that the money that should have been paid has been paid. In doing this, they find that there are balances which they are now recovering. The City had paid an auditor, where were they, she asked? She said that Alexander Grant & Co. was being paid to see that the proper procedures were being followed here. The City does not need somebody to add two and two. The City needs guidance in the Finance department to make sure that proper procedures are set up so that they are on top of things all the time. When someone doesn't do this, she would not vote for them. Each time,she said, Council had told Alexander Grant & Co. how they were failing in certain things and each time they had rehired them again. This did not make any sense to her. V/M Massaro suggested that ,has certainly would like to see the minutes, but she concurs with the Mayor's recommendation in his memorandum where he suggested that Council get the three top candidates and proceed in the required selection .in the manner allowed by law. The Vice Mayor stated according to the memo Council is allowed to talk with the three top candidates and discuss figures. V/M Massaro said she was not sure that tabling was what she would vote for. She would like to see some sort of a motion where they could proceed. C/M Disraelly pointed out that the Mayor had another recommendation dated May 24.th, after interviewing the various auditors. In the same memo, the Mayor was recommending interviewing auditors and he also recommended retention of Alexander Grant & Co., stating that Council never took advantage of the procedures that could be taken advantage of. V/M Massaro said she thought he was still uncomfortable with the manner in which this has been handled so far, because Council did not have all the information as to what they could do. C/M Krantz .-35- 5/26/82 /nrr said that in all fairness to the Vice Mayor, she had a right because she was not present, to look over the resumes and Perhaps make a decision. She answered that she still would not know any figures. She personally would like to see three of the people Council thought were the best of the many interviewed to discuss figures, to discuss what they intend to do, to discuss what Council expects of them. C/M Krantz questioned if there was a time element involved. C/M Kravitz said that the time was not imminent at all. C/M Disraelly added that if they were going to have that type of discussion, he would like for all council members to be present. The Mayor would not be back until the end of June; however,several of the auditors had indicated that they would like to start in June before the lst of July. C/M Kravitz suggested that they call the question on the motion on the floor and then they can make another motion. VOTE: C/M Krantz - AYE C/M Kravitz - NAY C/M Disraelly- AYE V/M Massaro - NAY C/M Kravitz made a MOTION that each Council person submit three names of those that were interviewed and then the acting Mayor at that time, which will be at the next meeting, call in these people and interview them, so that they can get cost and other information. Than at that time, decide whether to bring this matter up before Council or wait until July. C/M Disraelly indicated he would not be in favor of that until the Mayor returned. He felt that the Mayor was entitled to the same considerations. Council could not eliminate the three people the Mayor would be interested in.. C/M Kravitz said then Council was running into the middle of July. C/M Krantz said the Mayor would be back June 25th and they could then call a special meeting. C/M Disraelly added that if they were granting the Vice Mayor permission to have information since she was not present, he did not think they could preclude the Mayor from the same consideration. C/M Disraelly wished to pass out a form to them that he had received at the meeting at the Florida League of Cities for a sample rating scale for auditors for any addition- al process they might wish to use. There was no second to the MOTION. C/M Kravitz MOVED that they hold this matter in abeyance until the return of the Mayor, at which time perhaps they could hold a special meeting to expedite the selection'of auditors if possible in the month of June. C/M Disraelly SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 15. Seymour Sadkin - Water and Sewer Developers Agreement -- Discussion and possible action to approve this agreement for Lot 51, woodlands Section 4. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED V/M Massaro pointed out for the Council's information this was strictly the Developers Agreement. She did have some questions about the excavation. The engineers triad gone out today and they did verify that they are excavating the canal properly, so there were no further questions on that. C/M Disraelly said he had also checked that and was told that it had been dug out to the property line. He MOVED that the proper City Officials be authorized to sign the Water and Sewer Developers Agreement for a single family residence for Seymour Sadkin, Lot 51, Section 4. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 5/26/82 " F- /nrr 16. CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes of 3/24/82 - Regular Meeting - Approval recommended by City Clerk b) Minutes of 4/14/82 - Regular Meeting - Approval recommended by City Clerk. c) Alan F. Ruf - Consulting City Attorney - 5/19/82 - $2,625.00 - Approval recommended by City Manager. d) Muller, Mintz, Kornreich, Caldwell, Casey,Crosland & Brammick, P.A. - Special, Attorney - 5/5/82 - $1,657.35 - Approval recommedned by City Manager. e) Mitchell Ceasar - Grants Consultant - 5/10/82 W $1,250.00 - Approval recommended by City Manager f) Bid Authorization for Tractor - Tamarac Utilities West - Sod Farm Operations. g) Bid Authorization - Tamarac Utilities West - Electronic Cash Register. h) Police Department - Request of authorization to purchase furniture for trailer. i) Area Agency on Aging - Authorization for additional $1,000.00 fair share contribution. j) Williams, Hatfield & Stoner, Inc. - Consulting Engineer - $1,876.25 - Approval recommended by City Engineer. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Items a) through j) were APPROVED, with the exception of Item i) which was removed for discussion. After discussion, Item i) was APPROVED. i) Area Agency on Aging - C/M Kravitz requested further information on Item i) Area Agency on Aging. He thought the Area Agency on Aging was doing a wonder- ful job and had attended their meetings. He did not know how much was spent so far from City funds and now being requested for an additional $1,000.00 and also was that available in the City budget. The City Manager answered that the money was available in the budget. The item was on the agenda at the request of the Mayor who had sent a memo to Council dated May 12th, 1982, indicating that the City is currently providing $3,000.00 and was to provide an additional $1,000.00. There was a memo from C/M Kravitz and C/M Disraelly which concurred with the Mayor. C/M Kravitz therefore withdrew any objection and made a MOTION that items a) through j) be APPROVED. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 28. University Hospital Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2296 - Discussion and possible action to release a cash performance bond for parking lot improvements. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: TABLED for City Manager action. Alan Ruf read the Resolution by title. V/M Massaro commented that when University Hospital came in and had their plans approved for this additional parking lot, it was so that they could get rid of all the parking in front. They have destroyed all of the grass area and certainly it does not compliment the hospital facility. They are looking for a bond release, but have not complied with their agreement, that they would abandon the parking in front and restore it. She certainly was not in favor of releasing this bond and thought they should be put on notice that they should discontinue the illegal parking in front and restore the area with proper sod or whatever they have to do and utilize the parking that they have created. If they still did not have adeauate oaxki_na, let them bring in plans. -37- 5/26/82 /nrr C/M Disraelly added that Council could have the City Manager administratively advise them that they are in violation with any parking in the front of the building, and prohibit them or cite them any time there is parking in front of the paved area. V/M Massaro strongly urged that Council not release the bond because it was part of their commitment which they have not fullfilled. C/M Krantz added that he had seen parking on the grass south of the front area. V/M Massaro added that rather than just tell them what they were doing wrong, the City Manager should inform them that they have not fulfilled their commitment to refrain from parking and putting the front back in shape, and upon doing this, Council would release their bond, or, give them an option to bring in their plans and apply for whatever is necessary to further their project. C/M Disraelly MOVED to TABLE Temp. Reso. #_2296,,for City Manager action. C/M Krantz SECONDED. r VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 29. Burger King - Bond Release - Temp. Reso. #2297 - Discussion and possible action to release a warranty bond for public improve- ments. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED RESO. NO. R-82- /J�7 �PASSED. C/M Disraelly pointed out that this had included the median on 57th Street and Burger King installed curbing as a safety precaution which was not in the original site plan. C/M Disraelly MOVED the ADOPTION of Temp. Reso. #2297. C/M Krantz SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 33. Drainag e ovemen s �n the he City - Discussion and possible action. „r._....,...._,` SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: No action or discussion. 38. TRACT #27 -- SECOND SOCCER FIELD - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED by Consent (See Page 33) APPROVED $1,200.00 for sand to cover the field with funds to come from Parks and Recreation Fund. C/M Disraelly said he felt that they all knew that a soccer field was being built with the assistance of Montwood Corporation. The agreement was for them to put in the sprinklers and to sprig the field while rough grading was done by the City for that project; while rough grading the second lot and putting in a Swale area between the two lots. Right now the City was running a line with power from a transformer at that location to where the well will be dug, to the pump that will be -utilizing the well. He said that as of this morning, the second field is pretty well.graded and it was his understanding that Montwood had indicated that they will supply the sprinkler pipes for a second field and that if the City put sand as we did on the first soccer field, they will also provide for the sprinkler system with the required heads. C/M Disraelly added it was also his understanding that Montwood would sprig the second field at the same time, at no additional cost to the City. What will be involved will be the purchase of sufficient sand for the covering of the field after the grading has been finished. -:3'8-. 5/26/82 /nrr In talking to Ralph Thissen, if. Council approves this, he will go out and shoot the proper elevations that will conform with the first soccer field and the two fields can be done at one time. The estimated cost of the sand for that is approximately $1,200.00, he said. It would take Public Works about a week to bring in the sand that is required to cover the second field. The sand for the first field is already there. C/M Disraelly thought it would be great if they could get both of the fields done at the one time, as they had previously told the soccer people they would have the one field now and they would have the other field ready for them at a -later date. If it were sprigged, it would be good sod and it would be permanent and well taken care of. C/M Disraelly said he had only one criticism that had to be looked into, and that was the fields are close to the highway, not adjacent. It was still a decent setback, but he thought it would be incumbent upon Council to ask the soccer league in lieu of their original offer to work on the field and supply funds for it, since they will not be doing any work on the field, to run a fence along the length of 77th Street to prevent soccer balls from entering into the right- of-way, which would be protection for the children. There still would be sufficient room behind the goal net and it would provide additional protection. C/M Disraelly requested Council to authorize the expenditure not to exceed $1,200.00 for the purchase of sand and the spreading of it, so that the two soccer fields could be built at the same time. The sprigging would be done about three weeks from this time, and he so MOVED. C/M Krantz SECONDED. C/M Kravitz requested additional information on the cost of the fence. C/M Disraelly said this was just a thought that came to him after he went out there and saw the physical layout of the field and was brought up purely as a separate item. He did not know what the cost would be, but he thought that this was something they could do in exchange for whatever they had originally offered. C/M Kravitz added that the reason he had raised that question was if funds are not available and the City approves this motion for the $1,.200.00, and we do put the sand there, and the soccer club cannot put up the fence, then there would be no soccer field. C/M Disraelly said that would be addressed as a separate entity, one having nothing to do with the other. He said the soccer field would still be built and added that they would be so pleased to get the second field, he thought they would not mind putting up the fence. They had indicated that they did have some funds, and would raise additional funds. C/M Kravitz added if it were a minor amount, like $500.00 that the City pay and forget about it. V/M Massaro did not think that they should just put out that money so easily. They offered to do so much to get one field in the beginning, she thought it would be nice to let them exert some effort for the things they wanted. There are many things that are needed, and the more they get the soccer club to participate in providing these things, the more they are going to appreciate what they have. If they are not willing to help, and the field is ready for play and they have not made an effort, it might be that they will let them wait a little bit before they can use it, depending on how much they want this field. C/M Kravitz added that at the time he had attended the meeting, he was voted as liaison from the soccer fields to the city, and there was no doubt that they will be thankful if they can get the second soccer field and they will definitely try to raise whatever funds, one way or another, and help the City with the project. He said he would be in touch with them. C/M Disraelly pointed out that he was also in touch with them. V/M Massaro said that C/M Disraelly should continue and follow through. C/M Krantz questioned if the $1,200.00 for the sand also included labor. C/M Disraelly told him that was the cash outlay for sand. There will be labor, but that would be the normal Public Works Department labor. Instead of sweeping the streets, they will be Duttina the sand down. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE -39- 5/26/82 /nrr 34. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Krantz stated he had been working on the matter of Mutual Fire Aid with the City of North Lauderdale. He received a letter from them this morning, telling him that they were going to place this Fire Aid Innovation on their Council meeting Agenda, June loth, and as soon as they get approval, Tamarac will take this up at their own Council Meeting. He said he had sent them a copy of a contract which we have with three other cities for Mutual Fire Aid and this would be the fourth city. Councilman Disraelly said the Board of Consumer Affairs is investigating the possibility of the Marshall's Office handling collection of the water judgments through small claims court. Apparently, this was something new that has been done in other cities. They got this idea through. the TV show 20/20 a few weeks ago. They are checking out the General Counsel Office to see if they will handle it for them. 35. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager indicated she received preliminary information from the Bureau of Census about the request that she had made to them for an estimate. She spoke briefly to the Mayor before he left and unfortunately they are indicating to us, that it may cost as much in final information as $37,000.00 for a census. The City would not receive this in time for next fiscal years' funding or probably the one after that. It did not look very optimistic. They had sent the city some paper work but then called very quickly and said they were in error, that it had to go up even higher than the initial amount. When the corrected paper work comes in, she will furnish a copy to Council. 36. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Mr. Ruf thanked the Council members foi allowing him the opportunity to be with them the last two months. He thanked them for the patience they showed with his schedule when he could only give them half a day. He said he knew Council was looking forward to working with Mr. Henning and so was he. V/M Massaro thanked Mr. Ruf on behalf of the entire Council. She said she knew he had been under great pressure because of the other work that he had and he has been very patient with them . 34. COUNCIL REPORTS V/M Massaro asked the City Manager if the City had gone to bid yet for the traffic lights. The City Manager advised her that we could not go to bid until they design the road improvements which are essential in how the bids are phased for the specifications. Apparently, some type of loopers that are underground that are involved with the turning lane all have to be tied in to the installation of the light. They indicated to her that when they had the specs, Lee Billingsley of the Department of Transportation would furnish those to her and they were looking at July 1. V/M pointed out that the Department of Transportation had preliminary plans there now. She thought that she and the City Manager should get together and see what they could do to expedite this a little bit. She informed Council that she did contact Ralph Thissen and asked him to try and get some preliminary figures from the County on the work involved in t'h1e turning lanes. They estimated at one time that it would be $12,000.Q0 each for those turning lanes and they have come up with a figures of $10,500.00, $3,500.00 each and there are three turning lanes. She thought that they were doing it in-house_ through the County and that,.hey did not need to go to bid. -40- 5/26/82 /nrr The City Manager added that it was actually a cooperative effort with the County personnel, materials available that they have purchased within their inventory and the use of our personnel. Mrs. Stuurmans said the County is telling us now that it is a maximum of $10,500.00. Tf they have preliminary plans it should not take that long to get the final plans. She did not want it to get too close to their budget time so they would not be lost. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 4:40 P.M. -ESSISTANT CITY CLERK This p lic document was promulgeted at a cost of $.atz/7-or $ per copy, to inform the general public and public officers and employees about recent opinions and considerations by the City Council of the City of Tamarac. 5/26/82 /nrr -41- APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON �x