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October 14, 1988
SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on
Thursday, October 27, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Banyan Lakes
Clubhouse, 6050 Clubhouse Drive, Tamarac, Florida.
The purpose of this meeting is general discussion on the
annexed area.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the ci*y
Council with respect to any matter considered at such r7e-nc4_' A rrr
hearing, he will need a record of the prom dints anj
pa 'pose, he may need to ensure that a verb tir.7
ti)o testimony and evidence upon which the appeal iz to i;"� 9
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Carol A. Evans
City Clerk
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF HANDICAPPED STATUS
CITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1988
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Abramowitz called this meeting to Order on
Thursday, October 27, 1988 at 7:30 P.M. at the Banyan Lakes Country
Club, 6050 Clubhouse Drive, Tamarac, Florida, 33321.
MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Abramowitz called for the
Pledge of Allegiance followed by a Moment of Silent Meditation.
PRESENT:
Mayor Norman Abramowitz
Vice Mayor Jack Stelzer
Councilman Dr. H. Larry Bender.
Councilman Bruce Hoffman
Councilman Henry Rohr
ALSO PRESENT:
John P. Kelly, City Manager
Patricia Marcurio, Office Manager,
City Clerk's Office
Mayor Abramowitz thanked the residents of Banyan Lakes
for inviting the City Council and staff to hold this
meeting in their Recreation Center. He informed the
residents of the procedures of holding a City Council
meeting and invited the residents to visit the Municipal
Complex.
City Manager Kelly said he was glad to meet with the
residents again. He said he invited staff to the meeting
and he introduced the following:
Mike Couzzo, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation
Mike Von Hofen, Assistant City Planner
Lou Silverman, Editor of the Tam -A -Gram and Chairman of the
Public Information Board
City Manager Kelly said he was very pleased with the work
put into the Tam -A -Gram by the Public Information Board
and the impact the paper had on the City. He said more
articles would be placed in the Tam -A -Gram to inform the
residents of the events occurring in the City. He asked
that the residents submit information for the paper.
City Manager Kelly said the purpose of this meeting was
to interact and become familiar with each other. He said
the residents were welcome to address the City Council
and staff with any questions they may have.
City Manager Kelly introduced Bob Foy, Director of
Utilities/Engineering to the residents.
City Manager Kelly said he knew the residents were
concerned as to when the Police Department would begin
patrolling the area. He said the City Attorney was in
the process of drafting the documents to allow the Police
to patrol this area as well as other areas. He said
before the documents were brought to the City Council for
approval, the contents would be discussed with the
residents first.
Kay Young, President of the Banyan Lakes Homeowners
Association, introduced the members of the Homeowners
Association Board. She said she was concerned with the
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construction in the area and discussed the matter with
Bob Foy. She said the City staff has always been very
helpful and pleasant to work with and she thanked the
City for their cooperation.
City Manager Kelly said he met with several areas during
the Budget process to discuss the City's taxes. He said
Banyan Lakes indicated that Tamarac's taxes were very low
and offered to solicit a $1.00 donation from each
resident to be added to the City's Tax Bill to improve
the City's services. He said Banyan Lakes stated that
they were not interested in receiving additional street
lighting because it was not needed in their area.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City Manager informed the City
Council that he was very impressed with the Leaders of
Banyan Lakes. He said he received several suggestions
from the residents of Banyan Lakes and he was very
pleased - that the residents were so concerned about the
City.
City Manager Kelly indicated that Patricia Marcurio,
Office Manager of the City Clerk's Office, and her
husband Sal Marcurio, were attending the meeting.
Mayor Abramowitz introduced his wife, Claire Abramowitz,
C/M Hoffman's wife, Shirley Hoffman and C/M Bender's
wife, Faye Bender.
C/M Rohr said he was the Councilmember representing
Banyan Lake's district. He asked the residents to visit
him at City Hall with their concerns. He said the City
had an open door policy and the City Council preferred
that the residents call for an appointment to assure that
the Councilmembers would be available.
V/M Stelzer said City planned for 5 years to have this
area annexed and he was pleased that it finally happened.
He welcomed the residents to the City and said the
City's doors were always open to the residents.
C/M Hoffman said the City was a City Manager/City Council
operated Government. He said the City Manager handled
the administrative functions of the City and the City
Council handled the legislative functions. He said there
were 5 members of the City Council which consisted of 4
Councilmembers and the Mayor. He said each Councilmember
was voted into Office from each District and C/M Rohr
represented Banyan Lakes District.
C/M Hoffman said the City Council could not meet without
an advertised notice to discuss matters that would be
voted on. He said meeting without advertising the
meeting would be a violation of the Florida Sunshine Law.
He welcomed the residents of Banyan Lakes to the City.
C/M Bender welcomed the residents to the City and said he
believed in hearing the residents and their concerns.
Margie Berman, Resident at 6193D Laurel Lane, asked if
the residents could receive copies of the City's parking
rules.
City Manager Kelly said Mike Von Hofen would see that
this information was submitted to the residents. He said
most of the information was submitted to the Homeowners
Association.
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Mike Von Hofen said most of the information was
submitted; however, if Kay Young would inform him of the
information needed, he would see that it was submitted.
Ann Dolvan, Resident at 6196D Laurel Lane, had concerns
with the water rates. She asked why they have not been
decreased. She said the Utilities Department
investigated the pipes to see if there were leaks and
there were none.
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City Manager Kelly asked if the consumption of water
remained constant and Ann Dolvan replied, yes. City
Manager Kelly asked that copies of the utility bills be
submitted to the City for review.
Lou Silverman informed the residents that he was the
Chairman of the Public Information Board and Editor of
the Tam--A-Gram. He said he was a volunteer and there
were several residents that volunteered their services to
the City on various Boards. He said the Boards were
appointed by the Mayor and City Council and the
volunteers assisted in several matters that saved the
City money.
Mr.. Silverman said there were approximately 21,000 Units
in the City and 16,000 Tam -A -Grams were distributed each
month. He asked that the residents submit articles for
the Tam -A -Gram and they could contact him with the
lnforr„a ,ion.
Irwin Lutz, Resident at 6194D Laurel Lane, asked why
Banyan Lakes was annexed into the City of Tamarac.
City Manager Kelly said this matter was advertized,
discussed and reviewed to give everyone the opportunity
to react to the annexation pro or con. He said the City
felt that the annexation was in everybody's best
interest.
City Manager Kelly said most of the unincorporated areas
ofBroward County were being pressured to go into a
Municipality. He said Broward County was not financially
able to provide urbanized services to the fragmented,
unincorporated areas. He said no other Municipality was
interested in the Banyan Lakes area except Tamarac.
City Manager Kelly said the City benefited in having
their borders squared and the City was already providing
water and sewer service to the area. He said the 25%
surcharge would be removed in annexing the Banyan Lakes
area.
City Manager Kelly said the water and sewer rates were
very high and Broward County intended to continue
increasing the rates hoping to pressure the
unincorporated areas to join a Municipality.
City Manager Kelly said Tamarac could provide better and
more expedient Police and Fire protection to this area.
He said the City's staff was very efficient and
cooperative and it is in the best interest of the area to
be annexed into Tamarac.
City Manager Kelly said the unincorporated areas, which
consisted of 150,000 residents, had to go before the
County Commission for representation. He said it was
easier for the area to have direct contact with 5
Councilmembers for representation.
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City Manager Kelly said he was very concerned when the
City was informed that they had to provide services
immediately to the annexed area without being reimbursed
for the costs by the State. He said the services had to
be provided without the additional manpower and next
year's Budget would have to accommodate for the
additional manpower.
City Manager Kelly said the new Police
contain a direct call dispatch system
the Police Department's response time.
was being planned that would call the
interested in the service to see that
well and safe.
Building would
which would improve
He said a program
residents
the residents were
Sam Kessler, Resident of 6095 Muker Court, asked who the
residents should contact with garbage complaints and City
Manager Kelly said Banyan Lakes residents may want to
address their concerns to their Homeowners Association
Board because their garbage contracts were separate and
apart from the City. He recommended that Banyan Lakes
continue with their existing garbage contract because it
was very good.
Mayor Abramowitz said the City's staff was very dedic;7t�ed
and cooperative and he was very proud of them.
With no further business, Mayor Abramowitz ADJOURNE;D,. ty-e
meeting at 8:30 P.M.
C ROL A. EVANS, CITY CLERK
"ABRAMOWITZ, MAYOR
"This public document was promulgated at a cost of $59.40 or $1.65 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."
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APPROVED AT MEETING OF
City Clerk
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