NORTH LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSION

DECEMBER 12, 2006

REGULAR MEETING – 5:00 P. M.

 

MINUTES

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on December 12, 2006 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 5:05 PM.

 

1.                  INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –  Commissioner Cangemi

 

2.                  ROLL CALL

 

Mayor Jack Brady

Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

Commissioner Gary Frankel

Commissioner John Cangemi

Commissioner David Hilton (was delayed – arrived at 5:30 p.m.)

City Manager Richard Sala

City Clerk C.Milli Dyer

City Attorney Samuel Goren

 

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  - November 14, 2006  - Commissioner Cangemi moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  All yes.

 

MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

4.                  PRESENTATIONS

 

a.      Lt. Fondo – Certificate of Appreciation presented by Mayor Brady and Chief Cavallo.

 

5.                  PUBLIC DISCUSSION

 

Pat Young– 7401 Tam  O’Shanter Blvd. Congratulated the City on the Web Site. She asked who to contact to find out future plans on the wall.  She also mentioned that other homes on 10th Court really need to be notified to clean up their property.

 

Ed Goscicki of Severa Trent said he is disappointed in the Staff recommendation for utility plant operations.   He said he believes that his company is the most qualified firm to do the work for the City.  He said qualifications should be the city’s first concern.

 

Joyce Campos  and Jerry Graziose  on behalf of the Broadview/Pompano Park Association  thanked all the City Departments and BSO for help with the fair.  Jerry added: “ the canal in Pompano Park is the best it has been in 34 years”.

 

6.                  CONSENT AGENDA

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to read the Consent Agenda.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes. 

 

Attorney read:

 

a.      RESOLUTION – Vehicle Exhaust Removal System for Fire Station 44

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL SYSTEM AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AT FIRE STATION 44 FOR A PURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $21,175 FROM AIRVAC; PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-12-5182

 

 

b.      RESOLUTION – Purchase of two (2) Thermal Imaging Cameras for Fire Department

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT A PURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $21,000 FROM AXIS FIRE SUPPLY, INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-12-5183

 

 

c.       RESOLUTION – Agreements with Keiser Career College, Inc. and Professional Medical Career Center to permit Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Students to Participate in Educational Programs with the North Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department.

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH KEISER CAREER COLLEGE, INC., AND PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CAREER CENTER, TO ALLOW EMT AND PARAMEDIC STUDENTS TO RIDE WITH THE NORTH LAUDERDALE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-12-5184

 

 

d.      RESOLUTION – Headwall Restoration Project -  Bid # 06-10-289

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH B.K. MARINE FOR THE RESTORATION OF TWO HEADWALLS AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $184,000 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-12-5185

 

 

e.      RESOLUTION – Towing Services Contract  - Bid #06-11-290

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO AWARD THE CITY’S TOWING SERVICES CONTRACT TO WESTWAY TOWING; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

06-12-5186

 

f.        RESOLUTION – Supporting Florida Forever and Future Successor Program

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE EXTENSION OF THE FLORIDA FOREVER PROGRAM OR THE CREATION OF A SUCCESSOR PROGRAM BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO ASSURE FOR CONTINUED FUNDING FOR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL, AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS, AND TO SEND SUCH RESOLUTION TO THE APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES AND CITY LOBBYISTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

06-12-5187

 

A motion to purchase a table for ten ($600) for the Area Agency Installation Dinner on Thursday, January 18, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. and purchase an ad.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the Consent Agenda as read.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

7.   OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.      Construction of Fire Station 34

 

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

 

I.                         A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE ESTABLISHING ITS INTENT TO REIMBURSE THE COST INCURRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MILLI DYER PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING STATION 34 AND RELATED EQUIPMENT WITH PROCEEDS OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOURCES WHICH COULD INCLUDE INTERNAL FUNDS, GRANTS/STATE APPROPRIATIONS, A BANK QUALIFIED LOAN OR A LINE OF CREDIT WITH THE TOTAL NET FINANCED NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,150,000; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by City Manager Sala, Finance Director Raducci and Public Works Director Shields.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION  06-12-5188  PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

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

 

II.                A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE AND CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN ACCEPTABLE AGREEMENT WITH DOOLEY MACK CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW MILLI DYER FIRE STATION 34 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,434,450; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY AND EXPEDIENT ACTION TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes

 

RESOLUTION 06-12-5189 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

b.      RESOLUTION – Utilities/Water Plant Upgrade

 

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

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR HIS DESIGNEE AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN ACCEPTABLE INITIAL THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH ANNUAL RENEWAL CLAUSES WITH U.S. WATER SERVICES CORPORATION AND IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION AND REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE OPERATION OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE WATER PLANT AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Commissioner Cangemi moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Frankel.  Mr. Sala gave a presentation of the item.  He said there were 3 qualified firms “we found the one that fit North Lauderdale best”.  Mayor Brady said his big concern is that the company come in and hire our people.  Mr. Goren reviewed, for the Commission, the State and City law pertaining to such matters

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

RESOLUTION 06-12-5190 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

8.   REPORTS

 

a.   2006 Winter Activities  (M. Sargis)  Mr. Sala commended Mr. Sargis and his staff for all their hard work with the holiday events.

 

b.   San Remo and Tuscany Village  Update – (Cornerstone Group)  Jerry Valente gave an update on the progress of the developments.

 

 

9.                  LEGISLATIVE UPDATE/COMMISSION COMMENTS

 

Commissioner Frankel said he enjoyed attending the conference with his peers.

 

Mayor Brady had some question on our current vending machine ordinance.  Mr. Sala said he will come back with a report at a future meeting.

 

10.              CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

a.      BSO/Administrative update – A game plan for our district was given by the City Manager.

b.      SEC Legislation – Ms. Batty asked for authorization to draft a letter for the Mayor’s signature.

 

 

11.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

a.      Executive City Clerk position update

 

Mr. Goren said he tried to reach common ground on the contract with the applicant to no avail.  He said no commission action is needed at this time.

 

b.      ORDINANCE FIRST READING - City of North Lauderdale (“City”)  Proportionate Fair Share Mitigation.

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE XVIII OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED “TRANSPORTATION T DISTRICT”;  PROVIDING FOR THE CONCURRENCY MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE BY SPECIFICALLY ADDING SECTION 106-535, ENTITLED “SATISFACTION OF BROWARD COUNTY CONCURRENCY STANDARDS,” IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 163.3180, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENACTMENT OF A PROPORTIONATE FAIR-SHARE MITIGATION ORDINANCE; INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE SECTION 5-182(a)(5)(b) OF THE BROWARD COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

Staff presentation by Mr. Goren.  Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt.  Seconded by Commissioner  Cangemi.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE PASSED ON FIRST READING UNANIMOUSLY.

 

12.              ADJOURNMENT  6:34 PM

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

 

 

C. MILLI DYER

CITY CLERK