CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMISSION MEETING

DECEMBER 9, 2008

REGULAR MEETING –5:30 PM

 

 

MINUTES

 

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m.

 

1.                  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Moyle gave the invocation.

 

2.                  ROLL CALL – ALL PRESENT

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor John R. Cangemi

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner Rich Moyle

            Commissioner David G. Hilton

            City Manager Richard D. Sala

            City Attorney Samuel S. Goren

            Interim City Clerk Patricia Vancheri

 

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a.      November 18, 2008 – Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.  All in favor.

 

4.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

Joyce Clyde and Jerry Graziose of Pompano Park addressed the Commission and to thank Mike Sargis, Parks and Recreation Director, and his staff for their help with the Broadview/Pompano Park Bazaar.  Ms. Clyde said it was wonderful and they were a great help.  She also thanked Police Chief Lou Cavallo and staff and also, Fire Chief Kevin Bowman and his men.  Ms. Clyde then presented a check from the Broadview Park Civic Association in the amount of $1,000.00 to the City of North Lauderdale’s Parks and Recreation Golf Tournament.  Mr. Graziose said that during the annexation process, they wanted to be a part of the City and were always involved in County events when they were an unincorporated County Park.  He said the association wants to enjoy a good relationship with North Lauderdale and they decided to give to the City events.  Mr. Graziose also said they took 112 cans of food to a local North Lauderdale church that has a food bank and they were happy to receive it.  Further, Mr. Graziose said they do the event so that the residents become familiar with the area and use the Park.  He said in 12 years this was their largest event and he hopes to get more City involvement next year.  Mayor Brady thanked Ms. Clyde and Mr. Graziose on behalf of the Commission. City Manager Sala also thanked them and said it is a nice touch and rare to get a return on all the services the City does and thanked the association for giving back to the programs. 

 

5.                  ORDINANCES SECOND READING

 

a.      Second Reading and Adoption: Amendment to Chapter 98 “Subdivision/Land Improvement Regulations, Article 4 Public Facility Capacity Review”, Section 98-85 “Adequacy of School Facilities” of the City’s Code of Ordinances

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.

Attorney read:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 98, “SUBDIVISION/LAND IMPROVEMENT REGULATIONS, “ARTICLE 4, “PUBLIC FACILITY CAPACITY REVIEW,” SECTION 98-85, “ADEQUACY OF SCHOOL FACILITES,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE FOR  FUTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH A RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT MEET REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Community Development Director, Tammy Reed-Holguin stated that this second reading proposes to incorporate into the City’s Code of Ordinances by reference Section 5-182(m) of the Broward County Land Development Code that pertains to the County’s Adequacy of School Facilities and Public Schools Concurrency requirements.  She said this does not change our review process, they will just ask that the applicants bring forth their documents demonstrating that they have met the Broward County requirements.  This Ordinance was approved on first reading on November 18, 2008 and Ms. Reed-Holguin asked for consideration and adoption of the final reading.

 

Public hearing opened.  No discussion from public.  Public hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi.  No Commission discussion.  Clerk polled Commission.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 08-12-1216  PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.                  REPORTS

 

a.      Water Plant Improvements –

 

City Manager Sala said Mike Shields, Public Works Director, would be reporting on some of the components they have been bringing independently and put them together for a status. Mr. Sala said number one is the overall project and what will be coming up in the New Year; number two, the actual instrumentation control project which has already been approved; number three, the new project that is the infiltration system and number four is the financing components that they have been bringing back to the Commission, including some proposed changes.  He said he will give an update and will then work with the Commission to fine tune a direction.

 

Mr. Shields addressed the Commission and reported that where they are now is on the control project in the design stage and they have received 60% plans from Chen & Associates and he is reviewing them now with City staff and Calvin Giordano’s staff trying to finalize them.  Once they are ready, then the construction part of the team, which is Higgins, will start pricing out the construction part of the project.  Mr. Shields said the next part which is the biggest is the filter project, replacing the steel filters. He said in the next few days they will be ready to give the go-ahead to Calvin Giordano to start the design process on the filters.  He anticipates that it will take 45-60 days to complete the design and at that point they will be putting a bid out for demolishing and constructing the filters.  Mr. Shields said those are the biggest components, and simultaneously the smaller projects will fall into play.  He still anticipates the water plant project to take a couple of years.  Further, Mr. Shields said the final piece of the project will be the financing part.  He said almost two years ago financing was discussed and he brought back a process called the State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) which looked very good at the time, but there may be other options that are available that may save additional funds by going a different route.  Mr. Shields said they may be back to the Commission at the first of the year with an action item.  Mr. Sala said this is a big project, a total re-vamping of the water plant and a big responsibility as far as the service to the citizens and a lot goes behind getting it done. He said once the plans are complete they will be able to get a good figure on the actual building costs. Also, Mr. Sala said there may be other financing options within that may be cost saving.

 

b.      December Events Schedule Reminders –

 

Mike Sargis thanked Joyce Clyde and Jerry Graziose for the donation to the Golf Tournament and said since they annexed into the City they made it very easy to partner with them on that event and it is very much appreciated.  Mr. Sargis outlined the wide variety of activities throughout the City as follows:

 

                                i.            Sundaes with Santa – Mr. Sargis said there is a $5.00 charge or a new toy for the following events and it will go toward the toy or food drive held by the Teen Club:

 

      • Thursday, December 11th  at Pompano Park -  6:30-8:30 pm
      • Saturday, December 13th  at Hampton Pines Park – 1:00-4:00 pm
      • Tuesday, December 16th  at Champions Hall -  6:30-8:30 pm
      • Thursday, December 18th at Teen/Rec Center – 6:30-8:30 pm

 

                              ii.            30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Monday, December 15th at City Hall – 7:00 pm – Mr. Sargis said they have a good program put together.

                            iii.            Menorah Lighting Ceremony – Friday, December 19th at City Hall – 10:00 am

                            iv.            Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 20th at Champions Hall – 8:00-10:00 am

                              v.            Santa Cruise – Tuesday, December 23rd – Starts at 5:15 pm

 

7.                  COMMISSION COMMENTS

 

a.      Discussion and Motion to purchase a table for the Aging & Disability Resource Center’s 29th Annual Installation Dinner on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at $600.00 per table.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to purchase a table of 10 for $600.00.  Seconded by Vice Mayor Cangemi. Clerk polled Commission.  All yes.

 

b.      Florida League of Cities Legislative Update

 

Commissioner Moyle said he attended the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference to speak about the issue relative to fees for police service.  He said he spoke with the representative from the League and he said that this issue got the least amount of votes initially and that there are only 3 items that go on the agenda which goes to Tallahassee as issues.  But, Mr. Moyle said, he did put it in with a general statement about the legislative issues which the League was going to cover.  He said the Chair gave him an opportunity to speak on it and there were both pros and cons.  Commissioner Moyle said that he and the lobbyist were content that it was in part of the agenda going to the legislation this session and they thought they were done, but then he said Mayor Pam Donovan also brought the issue up for discussion, actually got a vote on it and it is now placed on the agenda going to Tallahassee as a single item by itself.  He said he is grateful to Mayor Donovan for getting it on the agenda.  Commissioner Moyle further said our lobbyist did a great job getting the key people to understand the issue, and that it is off to a good start for lobbying it in the spring.  Mayor Brady thanked Commissioner Moyle, David Sigerson and Mayor Donovan for trying to get this pushed through.

 

8.                  CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

9.                  CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

Attorney Goren introduced Annabella Barboza as a new member of his law firm.

 

a.      Update – Proposed Bill on Local Option Surtax for Emergency Fire Rescue Services

 

Attorney Goren said he sent a memo about a proposed bill which is circulating among fire chiefs which is becoming an issue.  He said he also spoke about this issue at the Northwest Council of Elected Officials meeting in Coral Springs and at the last Broward League Board meeting.   Mr. Goren said it is a bill which requires some attention.  Mr. Goren said this would be a major encroachment on home rule, Chapter 166, and is a direct invasion of the City’s Fire Rescue system and against the City Commission for its right and obligation to tax or assess for fire rescue services. He said this would be an optional bill to put a question on the ballot with regard to charging 1% surtax for fire rescue services in the community.  Further, Mr. Goren said if it passes it gives the service provider of the county with the largest provision of services, which is BSO, who under a separate contract that BSO has with the county, provides fire rescue service on a countywide basis in certain areas and certain conditions, and the bill would designate the County as the central provider for the service, and the County would be able to collect and manage the 1% surtax.  Mr. Goren said that it would provide that if an interlocal partnership was signed with the County, you would get a part of the money for fire rescue services and if you don’t sign an ILA with the County, you can’t tax for the gap or what is being taxed under the 1% surtax, so you would lose the service and the tax money.  Mr. Goren said he is bringing this up to be conscious of the proposed bill which may rise up and that opposition to it may be required.  After discussion among the Commission, City Manager Sala and Mr. Goren,  Mr. Sala asked the Commission for consensus to make this a priority before the legislation and the consensus of the Commission was yes.

 

10.              ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:35 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia Vancheri

Interim City Clerk