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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-01-27 - City Commission Special Meeting Minutesoff7_77, ;i, UV06R P () eOX 25010 TAMARAC FLORIDA 33320 RFrORD OF rOUNCTT, ACTIONS/DISCUSSIONS SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on Friday, January 27, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue, Tamarac, Florida. The purpose of this meeting is discussion and possible action on: 1. MOTION_ T0_ ADOPT Temp._ Reso.#5.250 approving revision of Section 27 of the City of Tamarac Personnel Manual pertaining to City employee's insurance (tabled on 1/11/89). FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-89-25 PASSED. APPROVED. 2. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5303 declaring various Utilities scrap materials as surplus equipment. FINAL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R--89-26 PASSED. APPROVED. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of approximately 102,842.64 from the Contingency Account for the pur- chase of various capital equipment. FINAL ACTION: APPROVED. 4. MOTION TO APPROVE the City Manager's appointment of Peter M. Mack as Personnel Director. FINAL ACTION: APPROVED. 5. MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of a competitive selection committee for Nob Hill Road landscape and irrigation project. FINAL ACTION: APPROVED appointing the City Manager, Public Works Director and Director of Community Development. 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION regarding the new Fire Code. FINAL ACTION: Agendized by Consent. A Special Meeting will be called and all condominiums notified. The City Council may consider and act upon such other busi ness as may come before it. All meetings are open to the public. Carol A. Evans City Clerk CAE/pm Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Plorida Statutes If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the city Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such p- rpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes t:,,a testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be CITY OF TAMARAC CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 1989 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this Special Meeting to Order on Friday, January 27, 1989 at 11:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers. PRESENT: Mayor Norman Abramowitz Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender Councilman Bruce Hoffman Councilman Henry Rohr A1SO PRESENT: John P. Kelly, City Manager Richard Doody, City Attorney Carol A. Evans, City Clerk Pauline Walaszek, Special Services Secretary AGENDIZED BY CONSENT 6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION regarding the new Fire Code. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED by Consent. DISCUSSED and DIRECTED staff to submit the appropriate information to the City Manager for review and DIRECTED the City Manager to call a Special Meeting in the near future. * V/M Stelzer MOVED to AGENDIZE by Consent, Item 6, SECONDED by * C/M Bender. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE V/M Stelzer said a new Fire Code was created, presented to the State Legislators and approved. He said there was no notification of the approval made to the various Cities. He said he met with Ray Briant, Fire Chief, regarding the matter and Chief Briant asked Jim Budzinski, Fire Marshall, to submit copies of the State Ordinance to the City Council. V/M Stelzer said the Fire Code was State mandated and there were several questions that he and Chief Briant had regarding the Fire Code. V/M Stelzer asked the following questions: 1. Does an Ordinance need to be created for the City's Code Book even though South Florida Building Code had an Ordinance? 2. Can the date to conform with the Code be extended for a year after inspection by the Fire Department? 3. Can permit fees be waived for Condominiums? 4. What does Hardwire mean? 5. Can a plug-in alarm be used? Page 1 1/27/89 Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City Council was in a position to understand what was being discussed. He said he wanted to be able to make a decision on the questions. City Manager Kelly said the City Council would be informed of the matter; however, some of the responses to the questions may generate more questions which may need more investigation. Mayor Abramowitz said he was not comfortable discussing a matter that the City Council did not have, backup on. He said the matter was very important and the City Council has received several questions from the public regarding the matter. City Manager Kelly said he was concerned about discussing this matter when only two members of the public were present and the Department Heads were being detained. V/M Stelzer said he would like the City Council's expression of interest if an Ordinance was required. Mayor Abramowitz said he was not going to agree to something that he was not aware of and V/M Stelzer said there would be nothing passed by the City Council at this time. C/M Rohr suggested that the first question regarding the necessity of an Ordinance be addressed. Jim Budzinski, Fire Marshall, said a local Ordinance was not required because the Fire Code has became Chapter 52 of the South Florida Building Code, which was mandated for all Municipalities in Broward County. City Attorney Doody said the City Code indicated that the City adopt by reference to the South Florida Building Code. Mayor Abramowitz asked if the Fire Code addressed the grace period and Fire Marshall Budzinski said the Code did not address any time frame for implementation; however, a schedule was being created that would give the Condominium Associations time to comply with the Code. Mayor Abramowitz asked if the City Council would be required to create a grace period for compliance with the Code. Fire Marshall Budzinski said the grace period was being considered with the fee structure. Mayor Abramowitz said the grace period and fees would require City Council approval. He said he did not want the responsibility shifted to different Departments. He said he wanted the responsibility to be the City Councils. Fire Marshall Budzinski said the City Council would be asked to act on this matter because it was outside normal operating procedures. C/M Rohr suggested that the Fire Department forward to the City Council their recommendations on the extended time after inspection. He said this may affect the 1988/89 Budget; therefore, further information should be submitted to the City Council for future action. Page 2 [-I 1 1 1/27/89 1 Mayor Abramowitz said he would like the information forwarded to the City Manager for review before it was submitted to the City Council. C/M Hoffman asked if there was a date of implementation in the State or County Code and Mr. Budzinski said the implementation date was open; however, once the violation was identified, there was no date set within the Code for compliance. Mr. Budzinski said the present Code called for immediate compliance. C/M Bender saiq the only thing needed by the City Council was an expression of interest and approval to proceed. He said the details were not needed at this time. He suggested that documents be sent to the City Manager regarding the matter and a Meeting be called at a later date. Mayor Abramowitz said V/M Stelzer identified 5 specific problems and, if there were recommendations, they are to be submitted to the City Manager and forwarded to the City Council. He suggested that a Special Meeting be called on this matter because of it's importance. V/M Stelzer had concerns with the City not having an Ordinance in their Code. He said the residents would not be aware of the South Florida Building Code requirement. He said it would be easier for the residents to review the requirements through the City Code. Mayor Abramowitz said he did not want to approve this matter without further information. He said he wanted the City Council's expression of interest on the matter. C/M Hoffman suggested that all of the Condominium Associations be contacted regarding the State requirement and the need for rapid compliance; however, the City Council anticipated further meetings on the matter. Mayor Abramowitz said he wanted the residents to attend a Special Meeting on the matter; however, the City Council would have to make a determination on the matter. He asked for an expression of interest from the City Council for calling a Special Meeting on the Fire Code and the expression was as follows: VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE Mayor Abramowitz asked the City Manager to see that the answers to V/M Stelzer's questions were given and the Condominium Associations contacted regarding the Special Meeting. C/M Bender said that he would submit.his questions to the City Manager as well. 1. MOTION TO ADOPT Temp. Reso. #5250 approving revision of Sec on 27 of the City of Tamarac Personnel Manual pertaining to City employees's insurance (tabled on 1/11/89). SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED. RESOLUTION NO. R-89-25 - PASSED City Attorney'Doody read Temp. Reso. #5250 by title. * C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE Tel_ Reso. #5250, SECONDED by * C/M Rohr. Page 3 1/27/89 VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 2. MOTION TO ADOPT Te� mp. Reso. #5303 declaring various Utilities scrap materials as surplus equipment. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED. RESOLUTION NO. R-89-26 PASSED City Attorney Doody read Tem2.^ Reso. #5303 by title. * C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE Temp. Reso. #5303, SECONDED by * C/M Hoffman. City Manager Kelly said the old Utilities Plant was being dismantled and scrap such as piping was being cleared. He said the City Council had to declare the scrap as surplus before it could be advertised for sale. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 3. MOTION TO APPROVE the transfer of approximately $102,842.64 rom thaConti gency Account for the purchase of various capital equipment. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED the transfer of $102,842.64. City Manager Kelly said the actual amount of transfer should be $102,842.64. He said there was a disastrous situation pertaining to the capital equipment being used by the City. He said the capital equipment has been delayed until the sale of the surplus property; however, there were certain items that could no longer wait to be purchased. He said the following equipment would be purchased with this money: Fire Pumper - $195,000.00; however, there would be no charge to the City for the first 18 months. 3 New Police Vehicles -- $ 46,836.90 fully equipped 3 Vehicles for City use - $ 9,000.00 each . 2 Mowers - $ 25,950.00 4 Radios for Police - $ 15,006.00 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf - $ 900.00 Dial -A --Log System for the Elderly and Handicapped - $ 915.00 City Manager Kelly said there was presently $201,131.00 in the Contingency Fund; however, after the transfer there would be $98,281.00 in the Contingency Fund. He said upon City Council approval, the Finance Department would transfer the monies to the specific accounts. * C/M Rohr MOVED to APPROVE the transfer of $102,842.64, * SECONDED by C/M Sender. V/M Stelzer asked if the money would be placed back into the Contingency Fund once the surplus properties were sold and City Manager Kelly replied, yes. Page 4 1 J 1 1/27/89 1 ri ALL VOTED AYE 4. MOTION TO APPROVE the City Manager's appointment of Peter M. Mack as Personnel Director. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED. City Manager Kelly said pursuant to the City Charter, his appointments were subject to the City Council's approval. He said he has appointed Peter Mack as Personnel Director starting at a salary of $40,000.00 per annum effective February 1, 1989. He recommended approval of this appointment. * C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE the appointment of Peter Mack as * Personnel Director, SECONDED by C/M Rohr. Mayor Abramowitz said the City was fortunate to have Peter Mack as Personnel Director because of his ability and willingness. C/M Bender thanked Peter Mack for his efforts in handling the position as Acting Personnel Director. He said the City promoted within when there were competent and capable people available. C/M Rohr said it was a pleasure to be part of the City Council welcoming Peter Mack as Personnel Director. He said he was impressed with Peter Mack's gentlemanly and intelligent approach to all of the things he has done so far. He said Peter Mack would do a good job as Personnel Director. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 5. MOTION TO APPROVE appointment of a competitive selection committee or Nob Hill Road landscape and irrigation project. SYNOPSIS OF kCTION: APPROVV.n City �RaFi:tiger Kelly said $50,000.00 was Budgeted for the Nob Hil-T Road beautification property which included landscaping and irrigation. He said the project was advertised through the Public Works Department for a Consulting Firm and he would like City Council approval for a Competitive Selection Committee. He said the Committee would consist of himself, the Finance Director, Public Works Director, Community Development Director and this Committee would review the bids on the project and make recommendations to the City Council. * C/M Bender MOVED to APPROVE appointing a Competitive Selection * Committee, SECONDED by C/M Rohr. C/M Hoffman asked why the City was hiring a Consulting Firm and City Manager Kelly said the project consisted of the design for irrigation and landscaping. C/M Hoffman asked if this project could be done In-house and City Manager Kelly said this would have to be determined; however, the Public Works Director felt that the project would be completed better by an outside Consulting Firm. Page 5 1/27/89 C/M Hoffman had concerns with the project not being done In --house and City Manager Kelly said that the Competitive Selection Committee would review the bids and report back to the City Council with the most feasible route to take. C/M Hoffman said if the project could be done In-house, he would like to save the money rather than pay a Consulting Firm $40,000.00 for a project that would only cost $50,000.00. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE C/M Rohr asked if the City Council wanted to discuss the letter submitted by the Charter Board regarding V/M Stelzer's appearance before the Charter Board regarding his mileage and meals. He suggested that the City Council hold a Special Meeting on the matter. Mayor Abramowitz said when the Charter Board informed the City Council of their findings, he sent a memorandum to the City Attorney requesting the options available to the City Council. He said the City Attorney informed him by memorandum about the available options; however, there were a few options that he would like further detail on. He suggested that the City Council contact the City Attorney, individually, regarding any questions they may have about the options. Mayor Abramowitz suggested that the questions be answered by the City Attorney; however, he would take C/M Rohr's suggestion regarding a Special Meeting under advisement. With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNED this meeting at 11:45 P.M. _16 LIL4� N AN ABRAMOWITZ, MAYOR r CA :OL A. EVANS, CITY CLERK "This public document was promulgated at a cost of $49.80 or'$6.13 per copy to inform the general public, public officers and employees of recent opinions and considerations of the City Council of the City of Tamarac. CITY OF TAMARAC APPROVED AT MEETING OF City Clerk Page 6 1 f