CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION

 

JULY 11, 2006

 

WORKSHOP 4:30 P.M

 

REGULAR MEETING 5:30 P.M.

 

MINUTES

 

WORKSHOP

 

a.      Plans Review and Building Inspection Services  (RFP 06-06-286)

Community Development Director Reed gave an overview of our current contract. 

Representatives from Capri Engineering and CSA Southeast Inc. were present. 

 

b.      Water and Sewer Rate Study

 

c.       Proposed Budget- 2006/2007 Fiscal Year  - Brian Raducci, Finance Director gave an overview.  

 

d.      Proposed Millage Rate

 

 

Workshop closed at 5:38 p.m.

 

COMMISSION MEETING

 

 

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on July 11, 2006 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 5:45 P.M.

 

1.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Commissioner Hilton

 

2.         ROLL CALL

 

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner John Cangemi

            Commissioner David Hilton

            City Manager Richard Sala

            Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr

            City Clerk C.Milli Dyer

 

3.                  MINUTES –  June 28, 2006 – Commissioner Frankel moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commission Cangemi.  All Yes

 

MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

4.                  PRESENTATIONS

 

a.      Certificate of Recognition to Bill Sessner

b.      Certificates of Recognition to Community Development Department Staff.

c.       A Moment of Silence for Bernadette Duran  of the Community Development Department.  She passed away this week.

 

5.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

Rod Feiner -  Coker & Feiner – Quality Transport -  asked if the Commission would take the Community Bus Program off the Consent Agenda so discussion can take place and the item continued to a future meeting. 

 

 

 

6.                  BUDGET RELATED ITEMS

 

a.      Resolution - Adoption of a Tentative Millage Rate for the General Operating Budget and Debt Service For Fiscal Year 2006/2007

 

 Commissioner Hilton moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  Attorney read:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF 6.9292 MILS FOR GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET PURPOSES AND A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE OF .2849 MILS FOR DEBT SERVICE FOR A TOTAL COMBINED MILLAGE RATE OF 7.2141 MILS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND SETTING FORTH THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO FORMALLY ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 MILLAGE RATE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Presentation of item by Finance Director Raducci.  Commissioner Cangemi moved to adopt.  Seconded by  Vice Mayor Moyle.  Commissioner Frankel said “staff did a great job on this.”  He said we  shouldn’t raise the millage too much.  He feels a 1 mil increase should be substantial.   Mayor Brady said we can come down before final passage but not up. Vice Mayor Moyle  said he is concerned that we are getting close to the 10 mil cap.   All yes on the motion to adopt.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5026 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

b.      Ordinance Second Reading  - Change in Medical Transport Fee Structure

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.  Attorney read:

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR SERVICE CHARGES FOR EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORTATION; DEFINING THE TYPES OF EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORTATION; ESTABLISHING NEW FEES FOR EMERGENCY PATIENT TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Public hearing opened.  No comments.  Public hearing closed.  Commissioner Hilton moved to adopt on second reading.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 06-07-1172 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

c.       Ordinance – First Reading – Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment

 

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

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX “F” OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “FEES,” AND IN PARTICULAR, SECTION 60, THEREOF, ENTITLED “WATER AND SEWER GENERALLY,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO REVISE THE MONTHLY RATES AND CHARGES FOR WATER AND SEWER IN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; ACCEPTING THAT CERTAIN WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE STUDY PERFORMED AND PREPARED BY CALVIN, GIORDANO AND ASSOCIATES, INC., WHICH IN PART FORMS THE BASIS OF THIS AMENDMENT TO THE WATER AND SEWER RATES OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE PROVISION OF NOTICE PURSUANT TO SECTION 180.136, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

 

 

After staff presentation, Commissioner Frankel moved to pass on first reading.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

 

d.        Resolution - Comprehensive Pay and Classification Plan 06-07

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to read.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.  Attorney read:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION 05-07-4908 WHICH RESOLUTION DID ADOPT THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE COMPREHENSIVE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006, AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND HEREBY ESTABLISHING A REVISED PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2006; PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by H.R. Director E. King.   After Commission discussion Commissioner Cangemi moved to adopt the Resolution with amendments as follows:

  • Eliminate purchase agent
  • Eliminate pubic works position of waste truck follower.
  • Change across-the-board increase from 3% to 5%
  • Change Public Information Assistant title to Public Information Officer

 

Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5027 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

7.                              ORDINANCES SECOND READING

 

a.      Ordinance Second Reading – Amendment to Zoning Code

Amendment to Master Business List – Chapter 106 “zoning” of the North Lauderdale Code of Ordinances.      

 

Commission action requested by staff: 

Upon Staff’s recommendation Commissioner Frankel made a Motion to table second reading of proposed zoning code amendment ordinance to time-certain of September 21, 2006, 7:00 P.M., and continue Zoning-in-Progress until such time.

Seconded by Vice Mayor Moyle.  All yes.

 

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE PROVIDING FOR AN Amendment to Chapter 106, entitled, "Zoning", Article XV, entitled, "Business Districts", Division 2, entitled, "Master Business List", specifically Section 106-468, entitled, "Master Business List,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Lauderdale, to delete uses including taverns, bath/massage parlors/escort services, bars/lounges/saloons, billiard rooms/poolrooms, pawn shops, amusement/recreation enterprises/indoor and similar uses from those permitted within any zoning districts.

 

ORDINANCE 06-07-1173  TABLED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 21, 2006.

NUMBER NOT USED.

 

8.                              OTHER BUSINESS

 

Resolution – Plan Review and Building Services Contract

Commissioner Frankel moved  to read.  Motion seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.  Attorney read:

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE, PREPARE AND EXECUTE AN ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN __________AND THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE TO PROVIDE PLANS REVIEW AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE      

 

Vice Mayor Moyle  moved to pick Capri.  Died for lack of second.   Commissioner Frankel   moved to put CSA in the Resolution.    Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.  Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the Resolution as amended with the name CSA inserted.   Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5028  PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

9.         CONSENT AGENDA

 

Mayor Brady wanted the record to reflect that he was approached in his office about number (9i) on the agenda and that he refused to talk about the item. 

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to read the consent agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.   Attorney read:

 

 

a.      Resolution – Authorize the City Manager to execute purchase documents and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the purchase from an applicable government contract of a combination loader/backhoe and related equipment, having a total net purchase price not to exceed an amount of $90,000.00

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PURCHASE DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE FROM AN APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OF A COMBINATION LOADER/BACKHOE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, HAVING A TOTAL NET PURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $90,000.00; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE  DATE.

RESOLUTION 06-07-5029

 

b.      Resolution –  Establish the City’s intent to reimburse the cost incurred in purchasing a combination loader/backhoe and related equipment with proceeds of alternative funding sources which could include a fixed rate capital lease with the total net purchase price not to exceed an amount of $90,000.00

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE COST INCURRED IN PURCHASING A COMBINATION LOADER/BACKHOE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT WITH PROCEEDS OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES WHICH COULD INCLUDE A FIXED RATE CAPITAL LEASE WITH THE TOTAL NET PURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED AN AMOUNT OF $90,000.00; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5030

 

c.       Resolution  - Authorize and direct the City Manager to negotiate and enter into necessary agreements for a lease-purchase financing contract by and between the City and SunTrust Leasing Corporation for financing for the best possible terms and conditions, of a new combination loader/backhoe and related equipment.

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO NECESSARY AGREEMENTS FOR A LEASE-PURCHASE FINANCING CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AND SUNTRUST LEASING CORPORATION FOR FINANCING FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, OF A NEW COMBINATION LOADER/BACKHOE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.       RESOLUTION 06-07-5031

 

 

d.      Resolution - Acceptance of Florida Recreation Development (FRDAP) Grant for Renovations to Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO ENTER INTO THE FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (FRDAP) AGREEMENT FOR THE RENOVATIONS OF THE JERRY RESNICK AQUATIC CENTER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5032

 

 

e.      Resolution – Appointing Rose Marie Gulley to Multi-Cultural Committee

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ROSE MARIE GULLEY TO SERVE ON THE MULTI-CULTURAL COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5033

 

 

f.        Resolution – Re-appointing Willem Philippi to Multi-Cultural Committee

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RE- APPOINTMENT OF Willem Philippi TO SERVE ON THE MULTI-CULTURAL COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5034

 

g.      Resolution – Re-appointing Allan Gopie to Multi-Cultural Committee

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF ALLAN GOPIE TO SERVE ON THE MULTI-CULTURAL COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5035

 

 

h.      Resolution – Re-appointing Patricia Amiel –Young to Multi-Cultural Committee

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA AMIEL-YOUNG TO SERVE ON THE MULTI-CULTURAL COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5036

 

i.        Resolution  - Awarding of Bid for Community Shuttle Operations

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, TO ENTER INTO A 1-YEAR AGREEMENT AWARDING BID 06-06-287 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE SYSTEM TO LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,125.00; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 06-07-5037

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to adopt the consent agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

10.       REPORTS

a.      Identification Features and Wall Along McNab Road (M. Shields) – Commissioner Hilton moved to authorize this project.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

b.      Seeking Commission Direction Regarding Second Commission Retreat (E. King)

 

                                                                                      i.      Location:         Consensus – Westin Hotel

                                                                                     ii.      Date:                Consensus - Thursday November 16 and Friday,         November  17,  2006  Facilitator to get with Department heads one day and Commission one day.

                                                                                    iii.      Facilitator  -   Consensus same two facilitators as last year.

 

11.       EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS

 

12.      CITY MANAGER MATTERS/COMMENTS

 

            City Manager asked the Commission about setting a date and time for the Town Hall Meeting.  Consensus:  September 6, 2006, 7 p.m. at the school gym.

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13.      CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS /COMMENTS

 

    1. Update:  Executive City Clerk Applications –Not a sufficient # of qualified applicants yet.  Ms Klahr asked for direction from the Commission to contact individuals who have not applied to determine their interest.  Consensus was to go ahead.

 

 

    1. Ask the commission  to address issues regarding the building and authorize administration to negotiate with BSO about the school building, such negotiation to include discussion regarding the BSO contract for police services and the potential contract for fire services.

 

Vice Mayor Moyle made a motion which was seconded by Commissioner Hilton to direct staff to continue negotiations with BSO about purchasing the school building.  All yes

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Vice Mayor Moyle moved to direct the Administration to negotiate the BSO Police Services contract.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Vice Mayor Moyle  moved  to direct the city administration to consider and discuss negotiations  with BSO for fire services contract.  

 

MOTION APPROVED 4 TO 1 (Commissioner Frankel dissenting)

 

14.              COMMISSION MATTERS /COMMENTS

 

    1. Mayor Brady passed the gavel and moved to authorize any or all commission members to attend the FLC Conference in August, 2006  in Jacksonville, FL.  Motion seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

    1. Commissioner Cangemi moved that a letter be written to Susan Motley requesting that the construction of “The Commons of North Lauderdale” be expedited.   Second by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.  (Cangemi to write letter)

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

15.              ADJOURNMENT- There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

 

 

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

 

 

 

C. MILLI DYER, CITY CLERK