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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-05 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesORID P.O. BOX 25010 TAMARAC. FLORIDA 33320 August 25, 1986 - REVISED NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on Friday, September 5, 1986, at 7:00 P.M., at the Tamarac Park Satellite Recreation Building, 7501 N. University Drive, Tamarac, Florida, in order to hold public hearings on the following items: I. TemR. Ord. #1277 - Charter Amendment - Section 7.08(c) - To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to allow City funds not currently needed for public purposes to be invested in instruments or institutions as authorized by Florida Statutes. Second Reading. 2. Temp. Ord. #1279 - Referendum Issue - Broward Sheriff's Office - To place a referendum issue on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that the Broward County Sheriff's office assume the respon- sibility of police enforcement within Tamarac subject to the City Council approving an appro- priate contract. Second Reading. 3. TemR. Qrd._tl282 - Charter Amendment - Section 7.13 - To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that no capital expenditures involving a cost to the City in excess of 2-1/2% (as opposed to the current 1-1/2% limita- tion) of the current budget shall be authorized or initiated until approved by a majority of the voters. Second Reading. 4. Temp. Ord. #1283 - Charter Amendment - Section 4.04 - To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that the Mayor's salary be increased from $4,800 per year to $6,500.04 per year and Councilmembers' salary be increased from $3,600 to $5,000.04 per year; and to also propose that the Mayor and Councilmembers receive their authorized expense account reimburse- ments in equal monthly installments as opposed to submission of itemized vouchers. Second Reading. 5. Temp. Reso. #4247 - Referendum Issue - Amending Resolution R-86-273 adopted by the Council on 7/23/86 by amending Capital Expenditure #3 to be placed on the November 4, 1986 ballot to delete any reference to Tamarac Utilities West construction in Land Section 7 and to reduce the amount of funds necessary for the project from $3,150,000 to $2,500,110, The City Council may consider and act upon such other busi- ness as may come before it.. The public is invited to attend. Carol E. Barbuto Assistant City Clerk /c Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the city Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 1 1 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING September 5, 1986 Tape 1 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hart called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, September 5, 1986, in the Council Chambers of City Hall. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT AND EXCUSED: ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Bernard Hart Councilman Sydney M. Stein Councilman Arthur H. Gottesman Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer Councilwoman Helen Massaro John P. Kelly, City Manager A. Bryant Applegate, City Attorney Marilyn Bertholf, City Clerk Patricia Marcurio, Secretary Mayor Hart noted that the Charter Amendments and Referendum Issues will be presented to the public at the election to be held on 11/4/86. He noted that these Ordinances must be approved tonight to reach the deadline for presentation to the Supervisor of Elections. He said if they are not approved, this cannot go to referendum in time. I. -TQmp. Ord..,,#1277 - Charter Amendment - Section 7.0$ c - To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to allow City funds not currently needed for public purposes to be invested in instruments or institutions as authorized by Florida Statutes. Second Reading. Y P I F ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-86-45 PASSED. APPROVED on second and final reading. Public hearing was held. Mr. Applegate read Temp. Ord. #1277 by title. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing. Zeke Feldman, 6716 NW 60 St., Tamarac, said less than one year ago the City lost 7 million dollars to ESM. He said because of that the last Charter Board made an Amendment stating that all City monies not for public use are to be invested with Government securities. He questioned why Council is changing this. Mayor Hart noted that Council will answer pertinent questions at one time. Ron Catronio, 6901 NW 80 St., Tamarac, asked what are "funds currently not needed" and if there will be restrictions and regulations governing what institutions and instruments those funds are invested in. He asked if there would be a Committee to oversee what is happening to the City's funds. Melanie Reynolds, 8310 Sands Point Blvd., Tamarac, asked if there are any other State Statutes besides 280 and 166 which pertain to investment of City funds. Milt Siegel, 10114 NW 71 St., Tamarac, and President of the Isles of Tamarac, said he would suggest the City continue to invest in Federal -insured investments. David Felsenstein, 9256 Wedgewood Dr., Tamarac, questioned why Council is proposing an Amendment contrary to the will of the people. 1 9/5/86 /pm Mayor Hart closed the public hearing with no further response. V/M Stelzer said the City receives funds in advance of construction from developers for which the City guarantees to have water and sewer services available for them. He said these funds would be included in "funds not currently needed" along with monies in the drainage, police education funds, etc. He said these funds are not needed for current operating expenses and those monies should not be accumulating a low rate of interest. He said that is the reason for this proposal. C/M Stein said while Mayor Hart and he were in Tallahassee, they learned about a State Fund which has investments from the Broward County School Board and Broward County. He said when they called the Director of this Fund, they were told this is a self- contained, somewhat official fund and, in the portfolio there are other than Government secured funds. C/M Stein said in order for the Finance Director to invest in this State Fund, authorization is needed. He said the Ordinance specifically states, "...only such funds as are approved by the Secretary of State and the Controller of the State of Florida." He said no one wants another fiasco like ESM; however, 2% on approximately 15 million dollars is $300,000.00. C/M Stein said there is no 100% guarantee on any invested funds and he noted that ESM failed because there were thieves involved. He said the City has received 70% thus far because the bonding and insurance company has indemnified the City for the wrongful acts of the thieves involved. He said the residents can vote on whether or not they want the City to remain in only Federal - insured funds at 2% to 3% below what can be earned in interest but noted there are no cities in South Florida that have the restriction of investment in only Federal -insured funds. C/M Gottesman said he feels that the City should stay with Fed- eral -insured investments. Mayor Hart said he believes the money invested can be gotten overnight or the next day and the City Attorney said to his knowledge that is correct. He noted for the public that Council is not voting tonight as to whether this should be done or not but only to place it on the ballot for the people to decide. V/M Stelzer MOVED APPROVAL of Temp. Ord. #1277 on second and final reading, SECONDED by C/M Stein. VOTE• V/M Stelzer Aye C/M Gottesman Nay C/M Stein Aye Mayor Hart Aye 2. Temp. Ord. #1279 - Referendum Issue - Broward Sheriff's Office - To place a referendum issue on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that the Broward County Sheriff's Office assume the responsibility of police enforcement within Tamarac subject to the City Council approving an appropriate contract. Second Reading. Y P I F TION• APPROVED on second and final reading. Public hearing was held. ORDINANCE NO. 0-86-46 PASSED. 2 9/5/86 /pm Mr. Applegate read Temp. Ord. #1279 by title. Mayor Hart noted that today's discussion does not concern a submitted contract but only whether or not this should be placed on the ballot for the public to decide. Melanie Reynolds, 8310 Sands Point Blvd., Tamarac, asked if the contract that has been negotiated will be sent to all voters before the election. Mayor Hart said Council has agreed that a summary of the contract will be sent to every registered voter in the City before the election. He noted that the full contract will be approximately 20 pages and will be available for purchase at the City Clerk's office. Robert Helton, 7813 NW 68 Terrace, Tamarac, Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police, said his Lodge has stated that they are in favor of this Ordinance. Ron Catronio, 6901 NW 80 St., Tamarac, said he is also in favor of this Ordinance. Aaron Heller, 5715 NW 86 Ave., Tamarac, said Lauderhill supported the proposition of the BSO and this should go to referendum. Milt Siegel, 10114 NW 71 St., Tamarac, asked Council if a contract has been received and Mayor Hart said it is not completed as yet but should be shortly. Mr. Siegel asked what it costs to put an item on the ballot and Marilyn Bertholf, City Clerk, said it will cost approximately $8,000.00 since the ballot, as it appears now, is four pages. Hy Shulman, Bermuda Club, Building 16, Apartment 209, said he is in favor of the City using the BSO services because of the many benefits involved. Mike Janiel, Police Officer, said a recent newspaper article said the majority of the police were polled and were not in favor of the BSO merger. He said there are 13 policemen present, none of them were polled and they are all in favor of the merger. Florence Bochenek, 9910 NW 70 St., Tamarac, said she was concerned that the residents will get a summary but if they want the figures they will have to purchase something. Mayor Hart said the resi- dents will receive a complete summary with the costs and savings. Larry Schneider, 6095 Sabal Palm Blvd., Tamarac, said he is more concerned that the residents have proper Police protection than saving money. Louis Silverman, 6704 NW 74 Place, Tamarac, suggested that most of the information be sent to every clubhouse within the City with each clubhouse having a night when discussions are held regarding this. Sidney Abbot, 7201 NW 76 Court, Tamarac, asked what controls the elected officials will have over the conduct of the BSO officers and C/M Stein said the control of the Police Department still belongs to the Council. He said there have been three revisions to the contract; however, the amount of $3,600,000.00 has never changed. Morris Haber, 5208 Buttonwood Court, Tamarac, said this item going to referendum does not mean anything because the power rests with the Council. u 3 9/5/86 /pm Mayor Hart said the question for referendum is whether the voters wish to give the Council the authority to sign an acceptable contract after they receive summaries of the contract. Mr. Haber said according to Florida Statutes 166, the Council already has the authority and all the voters can do is recommend it. Stan Bernard, 9257 Wedgewood Lane, Tamarac, said the purpose of tonight's meeting is to give the public the opportunity to state whether this should be on the referendum. Mayor Hart closed the public hearing with no further response. C/M Gottesman said he is neither pro nor con on BSO; however, he questioned whether or not a Council Workshop will be held to discuss this contract. He said he received the contract at noon today and did not have time to review it. Mayor Hart said any contract will have to be discussed by the Council with public discussion before approval. C/M Stein said they are aware Council does not need public approval to sign a contract; however, they will not sign a con- tract unless the people approve going with the BSO. V/M Stelzer MOVED APPROVAL of Temp. �Qrd. #1279 on second and final reading, SECONDED by C/M Stein. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 3. d. #1282 - Charter Amendment - Section 7.13- To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that no capital expenditures involving a cost to the City in excess of 2-1/2% (as opposed to the current 1-1/2% limitation) of the current budget shall be authorized or initiated until approved by a majority of the voters. Second Reading. YNQP TS___OF ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 0-$6-47 PASSED. APPROVED on second and final reading. Public hearing was held. Mr. Applegate read Temp. Ord. #1282 by title. Mayor Hart opened the public hearing. Melanie Reynolds, 8310 Sands Point Blvd., Tamarac, said Council advertised a pro- posed budget of 49 million dollars and she noted that it is a different matter to take 2-1/2% of 49 million dollars as opposed to the General Fund Budget. She asked which budget Council is talking about. Mayor Hart closed the public hearing with no further response. Tape 2 C/M Stein said he was unaware the City had 45 million dollars and the request for an increase to 2-1/2% is because things cannot be purchased for the amount they could be previously. V/M Stelzer MOVED APPROVAL of Tgmp. Qrd_. #1282 on second and final reading, SECONDED by C/M Stein. VOTE: V/M Stelzer Aye C/M Gottesman Nay C/M Stein Aye Mayor Hart Aye 4 9/5/86 /pm 1 4. Temp. Ord. #1283 - Charter Amendment - Secti 4.04 - To place a Charter Amendment on the November 4, 1986 ballot to propose that the Mayor's salary be increased from $4,800.00 per year to $6,500.04 per year and Councilmembers' salary be increased from $3,600.00 to $5,000.04 per year; and to also propose that the Mayor and Councilmembers receive their authorized expense account reimbursements in equal monthly installments as opposed to submission of itemized vouchers. Second Reading. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED on second and final reading. Public hearing was held. ORDINANCE NO. 0-86-48 PASSED. Mr. Applegate read Temp. Ord. #1283 by title. Mayor Hart noted that a year and a half ago the City paid $10,000.00 for a survey of salaries of cities of comparable size throughout the three -County area of Broward, Dade and Palm Beach. Mayor Hart said nothing has been done with that report and about three meetings ago Council approved a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to appoint a Salary Review Committee to investigate this with David Krantz as Chairman, Louis Shiff, President of the Tamarac Chamber of Commerce, Manny Aquilera, Resident of Sunflower/Heathgate, Larry Schneider, Tamarac Businessman from Lakes of Carriage Hills and Irving Lopatey, President of the Tamarac Presidents Council. He said Chairman Krantz commented to him that he had never met the members of this Committee previous --to being appointed to this Committee. Larry Schneider, 6095 Sabal Palm Blvd., Tamarac, questioned why the amounts were broken down to include $.04 and the City Attorney explained that is for equal amounts for 12 months. Irving Lopatey, resident, stated that this increase would be submitted to the public for their decision. David Felsenstein, resident, said these amounts should be paid to Council without vouchers being needed for each item and he asked when this would become effective if approved. City Attorney Applegate said the Ordinance is standard and reads, "the effective date is immediately upon adoption". Mr. Felsenstein suggested this be changed to be effective for the next City Council. Mr. Heller, resident, said he agrees with an increase in Council's salaries. Melanie Reynolds, resident, asked why Council is requesting an increase when some members of Council did not use what was allotted to them last year. Max Ingram, resident, said he feels the Mayor and Council deserve this increase for their hard work on behalf of the City. Florence Bochenek, resident, said she agrees with the increases but feels vouchers should be submitted. Mayor Hart closed the public hearing with no further response. C/M Stein said most of the Council people do not submit vouchers for minor things and he noted that no other City submits vouchers. Mayor Hart said neither he nor other Council people accepted the job for the money. He said when he was President of the Tamarac Presidents Council they surveyed 13 other cities regarding Council expenses and only 3 were paid according to a voucher system. He said most pay a monthly allowance. He noted that the procedure of submitting vouchers required going through the Departments of City Clerk, Finance and City Manager several times involving a great deal of time and cost. 5 9/5/86 /pm V/M Stelzer MOVED APPROVAL of Temp. d. #1283 on second and final reading, SECONDED by C/M Stein. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE 5. Temp. Reso. #4247 - Referendum Issue - Amending Resolution 86- 273 adopted by the Council on 7/23/86 by amending Capital Expenditure #3 to be placed on the November 4, 1986 ballot to delete any reference to Tamarac Utilities West construction in Land Section 7 and to reduce the amount of funds necessary for the project from $3,150,000.00 to $2,500,000.00. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. R-86--283 PASSED. APPROVED. Public hearing was held. Mr. Applegate read Temp.-Reso. #4247 by title. Mayor Hart opened and closed the public hearing with no response. C/M Stein MOVED APPROVAL of Temp. Reso. #4247, SECONDED by C/M Gottesman. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE Mayor Hart adjourned the meeting at 8:30 P.M. -- Serna d ffket MAYOR ATTEST: MAYOR: HART��"� �DIST- 1: C/W MASSARO ��2g Marilyn �rtholf,-CMC IST. 2: V/M STELZER CITY CLERK DIST. 3: C/M GOTTESMAN GIST. 4: C/M STEIN Z�-4his public document was promulgated at a cost of $72.95 or 42.10 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. CITY OF TAM AC PROVED AT MEETING OF CRY Clerk 1 1 6 9/5/86 /pm