CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMISSION MEETING

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

 

MINUTES

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on September 19, 2007 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.

 

 

1.                  INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –  Vice-Mayor Moyle gave the invocation.

 

2.                  ROLL CALL

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner John Cangemi

            Commissioner David Hilton

            City Manager Richard Sala

            City Attorney Samuel Goren

            Deputy Clerk Patricia Vancheri

 

 

3.                  PRESENTATIONS

 

Mayor Brady welcomed Sheriff Al Lamberti to the meeting.  Sheriff Lamberti addressed the Commission and said he pledged his support and continuing relationship with the City He said all is well at the Broward Sheriff’s Office and said he was proud of the men and women in the North Lauderdale District and that the city is near and dear to his heart for the phenomenal time he was with the City of North Lauderdale.  Sheriff Lamberti said he just wanted to come by to personally thank the City for their support.  Mayor Brady said he did a great job for our City during his term here.

 

a.      Proclamation – Florida City Government Week – Deputy City Clerk read the Proclamation into the record. 

 

4.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

Dawn Janosik, 703 SW 74 Ave. – Mrs. Janosik addressed issues regarding All Service Refuse.  She spoke about trash left by the trucks.  She brought pictures to show the Commission. She mentioned that some of the bulk pick-up items were left behind for three weeks, or six trash pick-up days.  She said nothing results from complaints to All Service and she suggested the City re-bid the contract next year.  

 

Rebecca Chouinard, 7307 SW 7 St – Ms. Chouinard said she lives in the same cul-de-sac that Mrs. Janosik complained about and that she cannot allow her children to play outside because of  the debris left by the trucks. 

 

Joe Janosik, 703 SW 74 Ave – He said he backs up the complaints by Mrs. Janosik and said he knows the issues have been brought to All Service Refuse but thinks that the response from them is inappropriate.  He said he has surveillance video of clean up after the trucks and thinks the city should reconsider who does the garbage.

 

Jean Maidlow, 709 SW 74 Ave –  Ms. Maidlow addressed the Commission with regard to the same garbage issues and made derogatory comments to the Commission and staff with regard to a health mandate.

 

Eugene Mitchell, 6532 SW 7 Pl – He said occasionally glass bottles fall out of the recycle bins because it has not been properly bundled.

 

Public Discussion was closed at 7:27 p.m.

 

5.                  BUDGET RELATED MATTERS

 

Mayor Brady complimented Ms. Peta-Gay Clemetson and the Finance Department for doing an outstanding job in completing the budget.  Mr. Sala also said the budget workshop was very successful and reminded the Commission that they have adopted the budget and millage rate on first reading and that there have been no changes.

 

a.      Second Reading - Adoption of Millage Rate FY 2007/08

 

Motion to read the ordinance was made by Commissioner Frankel and seconded by David Hilton.  Attorney read both items 5 (a) and 5 (b) and indicated that public hearing would be opened for both items, but that the items would be taken up separately:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AD VALOREM TAX OPERATING MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 5.5307 MILLS FOR THE 2007 TAX YEAR REPRESENTING AN INCREASE OF 0.00% FROM THE PRIOR YEAR’S ROLLED BACK RATE, AND ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AD VALOREM TAX DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE LEVY RATE AT 0.2430 MILLS FOR THE 2007 TAX YEAR, SPECIFICALLY TO SERVICE, AND ONLY TO SERVICE, THE DEBT INCURRED BY THE NORTH LAUDERDALE 1979 AND THE 2004 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUES, FOR A TOTAL CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE 2007 TAX YEAR AD VALOREM TAX MILLAGE LEVY RATE OF 5.7737 MILLS FOR ALL PURPOSES OR $5.7737 PER THOUSAND DOLLARS OF TAXABLE ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

 

Public Hearing opened.  No comments.  Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  No Commission discussion.  All in favor.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 07-09-1192  PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

b.      Second Reading - Adoption of Annual Budget FY 2007/08

 

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE ATTACHED ANNUAL BUDGET, REVIEWED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AT THE MEETING HELD ON JULY 17, 2007, AND AS REVISED AND APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 AS THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE’S FINAL BUDGET FOR THE 2007/08 FISCAL YEAR, ALLOCATING, APPROPRIATING, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND FOR THE PURPOSES AS STATED IN SAID BUDGET, EXCEPTING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES REQUIRING FURTHER CITY COMMISSION ACTION AND/OR AUTHORIZATION; AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY CONTROL BY DEPARTMENTAL FUND TOTAL FOR ALL APPROPRIATIONS EXCEPT FOR AMOUNTS ALLOCATED FOR CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF ALL BUDGETED EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AND THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS TO BUDGETED POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF TRUST FUND(S) FOR RECEIPT OF MONIES BY GIFT, GRANT, OR OTHERWISE, WHEN THE SAME CONTAINS AS A CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE, A LIMITATION OR RESTRICTION REGARDING THE USE OR EXPENDITURE OF THE SAME AND THE MANAGEMENT AND DISBURSEMENT THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SUSPENSION OF THE OMNIBUS APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION CONTAINED HEREIN BY CITY COMMISSION RESOLUTION; PROVIDING THAT THE BUDGET HEREBY ADOPTED MAY BE ADJUSTED OR MODIFIED BY SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTION OF THIS CITY COMMISSION SO LONG AS SUCH ADJUSTMENT OR MODIFICATION SHALL NOT RESULT IN A VARIATION OF THE TOTAL BUDGET, PROVIDING THAT IN THE EVENT A VARIATION FROM THE TOTAL BUDGET IS OR BECOMES NECESSARY, THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE AMENDED ONLY BY A SUBSEQUENT ORDINANCE CONSISTENT WITH CHAPTER 166, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE CHARTER AND CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION TO LAPSE ALL ENCUMBRANCES OUTSTANDING AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, AND AUTHORIZATION TO RE-APPROPRIATE ALL UNEXPENDED CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS, INCLUDING LAPSED CAPITAL OUTLAY ENCUMBRANCES, IN THE 2007/08 BUDGET YEAR PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Public Hearing opened.  No comments.  Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  No Commission discussion.  All in favor.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 07-09-1193  PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

6.                  OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.      Debris Collection Services - A Motion to rank and select the top three firms for the storm debris collection services and authorize the City Administration and City Attorney’s Office to negotiate and execute agreements with the top three (3) selected firms, with the top ranked firm being designated as the primary contractor for the City for the services.

 

City Attorney Goren indicated that four firms were chosen at the September 5, 2007 Special Meeting based on the criteria previously established by the request for proposal process.  The firms selected are as follows:

 

·        Goodfellas Rolloff and Disposal, Inc.

·        Sunshine 2000 Construction and Development Inc.

·        Atlantic Coast Environmental Inc.

·        BG Katz Nurseries

 

Mr,. Goren indicated that at this meeting, September 19, the Commission were to take this short list and consider the ranking of those four firms.  Mr. Goren prepared ranking sheets to be considered by the Commission to become part of the public record and allow the commission to rank upon the criteria previously established.  Number One being the highest ranking, Number Two being the next highest ranking; then three and four.  Based on this ranking system the Commission would then rank each firm.  Mr. Goren said the City Clerk would tally the rankings and then the Commission could direct the City Administration and City Attorney to negotiate with the top two or top three depending upon the Commission’s direction.  Mayor Brady said that at the last meeting they had suggested the top two, but he would like to put out to the Commission what they would prefer.  Commissioner Cangemi said he would like to see three.  Commissioner Cangemi made a motion to rank three firms.  Commissioner Hilton seconded the motion.

 

City Clerk then tallied the votes and Attorney Goren and Chief Cavallo corroborated the final vote.  The final ranking was as follows:

 

1.      Goodfellas

2.      Sunshine 2000

3.      Atlantic Coast Environmental

 

A motion to accept the ranking was made by Commissioner Frankel and seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All in favor.

 

A second motion was made by Commissioner Frankel to authorize and direct the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with the top two proposers which would be Goodfellas and Sunshine 2000.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All in favor.

City Attorney Goren then said that as provided by the adopted motion they would negotiate with Goodfellas and Sunshine in the near term and bring back a contract as appropriate.

 

7.                  REPORTS

 

a.      Second Round of CDBG Disaster Relief Funding- Tammy Reed Holguin addressed the Commission and was happy to report that the City was awarded an additional $l.2 million dollars through the disaster relief funding of the Community Development Block Grant money, based on the damage sustained from Hurricane Wilma.  She further stated that they have submitted six projects which meet the criteria for spending the money, which will help prepare for future storms; assist residents in hardening their homes and communicating with residents after a storm.  She said some of projects include hurricane shutters for Broadview Park buildings which are used after the storm for recovery efforts; replacing scrolling marquee to inform public; portable traffic lights for major intersections; a generator to operate the Teen Center which provided day care for employees so that they could assist the residents, and a rehabilitation and hardening for the residents at their houses.  Ms. Reed-Holguin has submitted this to the County and they will forward it to the Department of Community Affairs, where the funding comes from, to make a determination if it meets the requirements and then move forward with the programs.  Mayor Brady and Vice-Mayor Moyle mentioned the “My Safe Florida Home” program where residents could get matching funds to harden their homes.

 

b.      Paul and Ron Big 105.9 Parade - Michael Sargis reported that Paul and Young Ron from the radio station 105.9 have been named “The 8th Wonder of Florida” and will be throwing themselves a parade and concert in celebration.  The radio station would like North Lauderdale’s help with the parade.  Mr. Sargis said none of it would cost the City any dollars.  They are just looking for a City to provide some roads; road closures and police and fire to ride in the parade.  They will pay for everything else.  Mr. Sargis said they would like to have 105 units in their parade.  He said he met with the radio station and the City Manager of Margate and some of their recreation people and a date of November 10th was set for the parade.  The concert will be held in the City of Margate at Oriole Field. The parade will be in North Lauderdale in the non-residential areas and will start around 9:00.  Mr. Sargis said the parade would start on 81st Avenue from Kimberly to Southgate Blvd to Rock Island Road into the City of Margate, making the parade route about 1.3 miles.  Mr. Sargis said North Lauderdale would be limited in what they would have to do and would stage roads along the parade route. He said the employee schedules would be adjusted so that there would be no overtime.  Mr. Sargis said it is a good opportunity to kick off the holiday season and it will be a family event. Commissioner Cangemi brought up a question regarding naming a street after the radio station.  Mr. Sargis said that is a possibility, that the radio station was interested in that.

 

8.                  COMMISSION COMMENTS

 

Commissioner Hilton gave an update on an answer to a letter which was sent FPL regarding the lights on 81st Avenue.  He said FPL put the issue back in the City’s court now with the electrician.  He asked Mr. Shields for any additional information.  Mr. Shields replied that an inspection had been set for this week, and as long as it passes, it should be resolved except for one service at Hamptons.

 

Vice-Mayor Moyle commented that he was happy to see the street signs finally going up around the neighborhood.  Mr. Shields said that is Broward County Traffic Engineering that handles that and said there is a section in the newspaper which lists things that still need to be done and who to contact.  Mr. Sala said there is an inventory list of things that are missing that could be updated and sent to be put on their program.  Chief Cavallo mentioned that BSO also submits a report of things needed to be done.

 

Mayor Brady commented on the Florida League of Cities Annual Excellence Awards Program in Orlando in November.  He passed the gavel and made a motion for the City to bear the costs of the luncheon and the Commission would bear their own travel expenses.

Motion seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All in favor.

 

 

9.                  CITY MANAGER COMMENTS - None

 

10.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

a.      City Clerk Position Matters –

 

                                                              i.      City Clerk - City Attorney Goren gave an update to the Commission on the applicants to date for the open City Clerk position and the current wording of the advertisement. Mr. Goren said the previous ad stated that it was desirable for the applicant to have a four year degree and certification, but not required.  He said there is not currently an ad running but suggests that he could work on rewording the advertisement at the direction of the Commission.  Vice Mayor Moyle made a motion to direct the City Attorney to work on the re-advertisement for the City Clerk position.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi. All in favor.  Mr. Goren said he will work with City Manager and Human Resources to re-advertise. Mr. Sala said they plan to re-advertise some positions around October 1st.

 

MOTION TO ADVERTISE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

                                                            ii.      Deputy City Clerk -

 

Mr. Goren went on to discuss the next item with regard to the memo given to the commission.  Mr. Goren pulled the ordinance adopted by the commission in November of  2000.  He said what that did was modify Section 3.15 of the existing Charter to clarify the requirements which would transition the Clerk and Deputy Clerk from being civil servants to being solely under the benefits of a contract with the city commission.  Mr. Goren said the language was that the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk shall not be subject to the provisions and to the benefits of the civil service system of the city, but shall be appointed by and employed by the city council and be under its jurisdiction and control. Mr. Goren went on to explain the terms of the charter and the comprehensive pay plan.  Mr. Goren said any changes to the comprehensive pay plan which has been budgeted would be considered at the Commission’s direction.  Mr. Sala said previously the plan approved an aide position, and then was subsequently amended to add a second deputy clerk.   Mr. Goren said a resolution would be required to change an employee's civil service status to a deputy clerk/public information officer position under the current charter and adopted comprehensive pay plan.  Commissioner Cangemi made a motion for the City Attorney to prepare revisions to the City Charter and the Comprehensive Pay Plan to re-classify the second Deputy Clerk position to a Deputy/Public Information Officer with the salary range of the current Public Information Officer and eliminate the current Public Information Officer position.  Commissioner Frankel seconded the motion. Vice-Mayor Moyle asked if this position should be advertised along with the City Clerk advertisement.  Attorney Goren responded that there are no specific requirements in hiring direct employees of the City Commission.  He said the Commission has a policy option that if so directed could advertise publicly, but if they want to specifically engage someone, there is nothing inconsistent under their authority to make that decision for this type of position.  Vice-Mayor Moyle made a motion that the position of Deputy City Clerk/PIO position be advertised publicly.  Motion died for lack of second.  Motion was made by Commissioner Cangemi for Attorney Goren to draft the necessary documents which would include a resignation of Pam Donovan from her current position; prepare a contract for a new position as Deputy City Clerk/PIO and prepare a resolution amending the comprehensive pay plan and bring it back at the next meeting on October 9th.  Commissioner Frankel seconded the motion.  Vice-Mayor Moyle voiced his opinion that he was not in favor of this decision to transition Pam Donovan’s position.

 

MOTION  PASSED ON A 4-1 VOTE; VICE-MAYOR MOYLE DISSENTING

 

 

11.              ADJOURNMENT – Meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Patricia Vancheri

Acting City Clerk