CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

COMMISSION MEETING

FEBRUARY 14, 2006 – 7:00 P.M.

 

MINUTES

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on February 14, 2006 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 7:50 p.m.

 

1.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Vice Mayor Moyle

 

2.         ROLL CALL

 

            Mayor Brady

            Vice Mayor Moyle

            Commissioner Frankel

            Commissioner Cangemi

            Commissioner Tumin

 

            City Manager Sala

            City Attorney Goren

            City Clerk Dyer

 

 

           

3.         MINUTES – January 24, 2006 -   Vice Mayor Moyle moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.          

 

4.         PRESENTATIONS - none

 

5.         PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

Brian T., Representative for Ari Porth read a letter from Mr. Porth supporting Black History Month.

 

Alan Gopie – presented a power-point display about Cricket.  Asked to run a summer program instead of fall/winter.  Previously they have been denied.  Asked for Commission to reconsider.  Commissioner Tumin asked why the denial.   Mr. Sargis explained that only two sports locations are open at this time.  Other fields need to be re-sodded.  Sports complex is needed for baseball and men’s soccer.   He said that once Pompano Park comes back on line, things will change.  “We are just asking for a little time.”  Mayor Brady suggested using Silver Lakes for baseball but was informed that Silver Lakes does not have lights and the fields need a lot of repair.  Mr. Sargis said he will give a further report on the 28th.

 

Dawn Janosik, (703 SW 74th Avenue) member of the Code Enforcement Board, said the board needs more people appointed. 

 

Marlene Dubois    (6701 Inwood) asked why the Temple Messianique Charter School be opened again.  “Children are being transported to Hallandale.”.  Several others asked the same question.  Commissioner Tumin asked why it is taking so long to open.  Ms. Reed explained that there are many outstanding issues hindering the opening.  Need a final plumbing, fire, mechanical, inspections, etc.  Mr. Sala said .this is our 4th charter school and  we know what we are doing and want to move forward with the operation.  Joseph Ahmed said they paid for the certificate of occupancy for the Temple and the School but they don’t have it yet    Community Development will look into the matter to see what further needs to be done.

 

 

 

 

6.                  PUBLIC HEARINGS – EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT -                                                      COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

 

a.         RESOLUTION -        Adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal                                       Report of the City Of North Lauderdale                                                           Comprehensive Plan

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Tumin.  All yes   Attorney read:

 

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE ADOPTING THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; STATING THE INTENT OF THE COMMISSION TO AMEND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BASED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE REPORT; AND APPROVING TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.3191, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Community Development Director Reed gave a presentation and stated that Staff recommends adoption of the plan.  Michael Miller, of Michael Miller Associates explained how the plan has changed in the past few years.   Mayor Brady would like to challenge the census at this time.  Feels current numbers are inaccurate.

 

Public Hearing opened.  Susan Beatty (5290 NW 36th Terrace) said the plan doesn’t address mobile home parks. Her concern is people in the park that are on fixed incomes and they would not be able to purchase other homes.   Asked Commission to say no if someone comes in to have the park re-zoned.  No one else asked to speak. Public Hearing closed.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  The Commission discussed the plan.  Commissioner Tumin had several questions which were answered by Ms. Reed and Mr. Miller. 

 

RESOLUTION 06-02-4971 PASSED AND ADOPTED 4 to 1 (Commissioner Tumin – no)

 

 

b.       RESOLUTION -        Requesting the Florida Department of                                                         Community Affairs to delegate the review of the                                        Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the North                                              Lauderdale Comprehensive Plan to the South                                       Florida Regional Planning Council. 

 

Commissioner Tumin moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.  Attorney Goren read:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DELEGATE THE REVIEW OF THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 163.3191(1) & (8), FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by Ms. Reed.  After Commissioner Discussion, Commissioner Tumin moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION 06-02-4972 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

7.                  CONSENT AGENDA

 

Commissioner Tumin moved to read the consent agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes. 

Attorney Goren read:

 

a.         RESOLUTION - FY 2006 Vehicles Purchases - (M. Shields)

 

A motion to adopt:

 

(i)         A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA DECLARING THOSE CERTAIN VEHICLES AS LISTED IN SECTION ONE BELOW, AS SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY AND/OR THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE CITY; AUTHORIZING AND DESCRIBING THE MANNER OF DISPOSAL OF SAME; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-02-4973

 

A motion to adopt:

 

(ii)        A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF $59,212.00 FROM THE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TO PURCHASE FOUR VEHICLES AS LISTED IN SECTION ONE BELOW; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-02-4974

 

 

b.         MOTION - Academy Of Musical Art Mother’s Day Recital -                              (E. King & M. Sargis)

 

A motion authorizing and directing the City Administration to give permission to the Multi-Cultural Committee, in conjunction with the Academy of Musical Art, to coordinate a Mother’s Day Recital at the City’s Gym on Saturday May 13, 2006.

 

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the consent agenda as read.  Seconded by Commissioner Tumin.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

 

8.                  REPORTS

 

a.         Update:  State Road 7 Design Charrette (Feb. 25 – March 3, 2006 Public Hearing) – Mr. Sala said that Saturday, February 25th will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.     March 7TH presentation at 5 p.m.

 

9.                  EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS

 

10.              CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

a.            North Lauderdale District Criminal Investigations and Selective Enforcement Team has been awarded the Dept of Law Enforcement Unit of the Year Award out of  all BSO Units  Mr. Sala advised that the Awards Ceremony will be on Friday February 17, 2006 at 3:00pm at the Broward Center for Performing Arts.   

 

Black History Month Banner – Mr. Sala asked for consensus on posting the banner. Consensus – post around city.

 

11.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

Mr. Goren spoke of some new legislation coming out of Tallahassee that would give control of land use back to each city.

 

12.              COMMISSION MATTERS AND COMMENTS

 

Vice Mayor Moyle complimented the city manager and attorney on the FPE and Ms. Reed on the EAR.   Commissioner Frankel also congratulated all employees on all they did during the hurricane and are still doing about hurricane cleanup.

 

a.       New Library Opening - Commissioner Tumin asked what the opening hold up is.  Mr. Sala said the Certificate of Occupancy has been held back until they follow the site plan with Saraniero Library Sign.

 

 

b.      New bus bench locations - Commissioner Tumin said the benches were installed on the sidewalks making the walks too narrow and then the sidewalks had to be made wider.  He said it should have been done right in the beginning.

 

13.              ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

 

 

C. MILLI DYER, CITY CLERK