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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-08-15 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesP. 0. Box 25010 Tamarac, Florida 33320 FIRST CLASS MAIL NOTICE OF RECONVENED SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL TAMARAC, FLORIDA Please be advised of a Reconvened Special Meeting of the City Council to be held on Friday, August 15th beginning at 10:00 A.M. in Council Chambers of City Hall, 5811 N.W. 88th Avenue. The purpose of this meeting is to set a Preliminary Tax Millage Rate. Council may consider such other business as may come before it. The Public is invited to attend. wwm"W. �. MB/mt 8/13/80 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 15, 1980 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Falck called the Special Meeting to order on Friday, August 15, 1980, at 10:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Walter W. Falck Councilman Irving M. Disraelly Councilman Irving Zemel ABSENT & EXCUSED: Vice -Mayor Helen Massaro Councilwoman Marjorie Kelch ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Edward A. Gross City Attorney, Arthur M. Birken Ass't. City Clerk, Carol Evans Clerk/Steno., Mimi Reiter Mayor Falck read the Meeting Notice into the record, which indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to set a Preliminary Tax Millage Rate. He said that because particular figures were required to be filed with the County Property Appraiser before noon on Monday, August 18, 1980, the City Manager was requested to coordinate the figures which were reviewed by the City Council, and involved the months of May, June and July. The Mayor indicated that this was being instituted for compliance with State and County requirements, and would be subject to review at Public Hearings being held during the month of September. The City Attorney_ advised that the figure_ being_ established by Council, was the highest, but would require notices being mailed to every tax -payer in the City, if it is raised. He also noted that the established figure might be lower, but Council at their meeting in September, does have the right to in- crease or decrease this. 3. Emer enc Purchase of Police Vehicles - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT ( See page C/M Zemel MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, an emergency purchase of two Police vehicles, for discussion and possible action, and C/M Disraelly SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. Mr. Gross requested consideration by Council for payment to Mitch Ceasar, on his monthly fee of $833.33, plus expenses in the amount of $2.88, as Grant Consultant. 4. Mitch Ceasar, Grant Consultant - Payment of monthly fee, plus expenses. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT (See page C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT the payment of fees to Mitch Ceasar, in the amount of $833.33, plus expenses totaling $2.88, and C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. 5. Tamarac Utilities West Modifications - Discussion and possible action for emergency expenditure of $8,850.00.) SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT (See page 4) C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, an item for emergency re- pairs and replacement of a surge tank, in the amount of $8,850.00, and C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE_ -1- 8/15/80 mr/ F _1 6. Refurbishing of Jet Rodder Truck at Tamarac Utilities West - Discussion and possible action -to authorize going out for bid. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: AGENDIZED BY CONSENT ( See page C/M Disraelly MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT the refurbishing of the Jet Rodder Truck at TU-West, by going out for bid, for TVing and maintenance of the Mains, and C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. 1. Preliminary Tax Millage Rate SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Millage Rate of 6.88 to be presented to the Tax Assessor, which cannot be increased, but may be decreased at Public Hearings. Mayor to advise the Property Appraiser of the date and time of the Hearings. Mr. Gross stated that the Administration has revised the budget, as of August 13, 1980, in the amount of $7,335,120.00, and will demand an in- crease in Ad Valorem taxes of 1.189 mills, from the millage rate of 5.69031, last year, to 6.88, or an increase of 19.7%. C/M Disraelly confirmed the fact that it is based on an additional $400,000.00 from the previous year's budget, with the increase being shown on the Ad Valorem tax. He additionally stated that Council held seven (7) meetings, which involved discussions on the budget, and anti- cipated that the budget being submitted this day, by the City Manager, was the result of review and input given by the City Council. It was C/M Disraelly's opinion that the new budget has not been totally reviewed by the City Council, as to its merit, but realized that according to the laws, the Ad Valorem tax figure must be presented to the Tax Assessor no later than Monday, 8/18/80. He felt that the Ad Valorem tax will be reduced, after review of the line items, during the two hearings in September. C/M Disraelly at this time MOVED that the millage rate of 6.88 be pre- sented to the Tax Assessor for the City of Tamarac, knowing that it cannot and will not go higher than this figure, but will be reduced. Also, that the Mayor is authorized to notify the Property Appraiser of the time and place of the Public Hearings, which shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Trim Bill and its amendment. C/M Zemel clarified that the tax rate will not go higher than suggested, and SECONDED the motion. Mayor Falck indicated that the original release by Mr. Gross did state that taxes would increase by 25%, and commended Council on their efforts, and the decided improvement in the initial tax increase rate, which is presently a maximum of 19.7%. Indications to lower this, he said, will be effected at the time of the Public Hearings. Steve Wood, the Finance Director, advised that the current Ad Valorem tax is 5.6903, with the rollback rate being 5.7474, and is 1% over the present current millage. He additionally advised that the proposed millage is 6.88, and is 19.7% over the rollback amount, and 20.9% over the current Ad Valorem. He further stated that two millages were being discussed. Mr. Gross indicated that Mr. Markham was being advised that the millage was being increased by the rollback rate of 19.7%. C/M Zemel confirmed the fact that Mr. Markham is being told that the City may increase the millage by 19.7%. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. C/M Disraelly advised the members of the public that the Florida Local Government, which is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, requests nominations for Florida's Local Government Elected Official of the Year. The members of Council, he said, together with the Staff, have been pleased to nominate WALTER W. FALCK, the Mayor of the City of Tamarac, for the E. HARRZS DREW AWARD, which is sponsored by the Florida League of Cities. Cipm 8/15/80 mr/ C/M Disraelly said that the official nomination was required to be signed by two elected officials of the City; which was handled by C/M Zemel and himself. He read the official nomination information into the record. (ATTACHMENT #1) C/M Zemel said that he was extremely proud to be one of the signatories for this nomination. Mayor Falck said that he was grateful for this nomination, and appreciated such consideration by the people he respects. He also indicated that he will continue in his efforts to make the City of Tamarac even better, and also improve the County. It was noted by C/M Disraelly that the Citation was prepared by the Assistant City Manager, Laura Z. Stuurmans. 3. Emergency Purchase of Police Vehicles - Discussion and possible action. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION:Purchase authorized in the amount of $14,743.84, for two vehicles; a) Budget Adjustment AGENDIZED BY CONSENT, and authorized. (See page 1) C/M Zemel advised that the Police Department vehicles have been running over 100,000 miles for the past few years, on a 24-hour basis, with three drivers operating the same vehicle. Repair costs, in many in- stances, he said, have been extremely high, and not worthwhile, but there was always the possibility that an Officer answering a call for a health emergency, might not get there in one of these vehicles. He additionally stated that it was dangerous to the Officer, as well as the general public. He further stated that after review with the Police Chief, Mechanics Section, and the City Manager, in order to determine the proper facts at this time, he was in agreement that it was an emergency to add two additional vehicles to the Police fleet, and remove two that have over 100,000 miles off the road. C/M Zemel then MOVED that the City Manager be authorized to purchase two Pol3.ce vehicles, that are available at Fronrath Chevrolet at the unit price of $7,371.92, for a total of $14,743.84, and C/M Disraelly SECONDED. - All VOTED AYE. a) C/M Zeme-1 MOVED to AGENDIZE BY CONSENT, the Budget Adjustment covering the transfer of line items from one account to another, in order for funds to be available for the purchase of two Police vehicles, and C/M Disraelly SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. a) C/M Zemel MOVED that $14,743.84, from line item Account #1-872-581-901, Contingency, be transferred to line item Account #1-218-521-640, Police Capital Vehicles. The balance in the account from which the monies were transferred, was $67,111.27 prior to the transfer, and $52,367.43, subse- quent to the transfer. The amount of money in the account to which the monies are to be transferred, was zero (0), prior to the transfer, and $14,743.84, subsequent to the transfer. C/M Disraelly SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. 4. Mitch Ceasar, Grant Consultant - Payment of monthly fee, plus expenses. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Payment approved, in the amount of $833.33, plus $2.88 in expenses. (See page 1) C/M Disraelly MOVED for approval of the monthly payment retainer in the amount of $833.33, plus $2.88 in expenses for last month, and C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. -3- 8/15/80 mr/ 5. Tamarac Utilities West Modifications - Discussion and possible action for emergency expenditure of $8,850.00. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: Repair and Replacement Approved, upon written submission by T. Nolan; with emergency expenditure approved for $8,850.00. (See page 1) C/M Disraelly MOVED approval for the proposal to repair and replace part of the surge tank influent box, subject to written approval from Tony Nolan, who under the bond issue, must submit authorization for expenditures for R & R. Upon receipt of written approval, he said, the emergency expenditure of $8,850.00 should be approved. C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. 6. Refurbishing of Jet Rodder Truck at Tamarac Utilities West - Discussion and possible action to authorize going out for bid. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: City Manager authorized to go for bid, subject to receipt of written approval from Tony Nolan, from R & R Fund. (See page 2) C/M Disraelly MOVED that the City Manager be authorized to go to bid for refurbishing of the Jet Rodder Truck, which will be subject to written approval from Tony Nolan, as required for expenditures from Tamarc Utilities West - R & R Funds. C/M Zemel SECONDED. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE. MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:00 A.M. ATTEST: This public document was promulgated at a cost of $ '99 -%'0 , 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. 900 APPR VEP BY CITY COUNCIL ON a_� iyy4 8/15/80 mr/