CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

MAY 8, 2007

COMMISSION MEETING – 5:30 P.M.

 

MINUTES

 

The North Lauderdale City Commission met on May 8, 2007 at the Municipal Complex.  The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m.

 

1.         INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE –Vice Mayor Moyle

 

2.         ROLL CALL

 

            Mayor Jack Brady

            Vice Mayor Rich Moyle

            Commissioner Gary Frankel

            Commissioner John Cangemi

            Commissioner David Hilton

            City Manager Richard Sala

            City Clerk C. Milli Dyer

            Asst. City Attorney Julie Klahr

 

3.         MINUTES – April 24, 2007 – Commissioner Frankel moved to approve as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

MINUTES APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

4.                  PRESENTATIONS - none

 

5.         PUBLIC DISCUSSION - none

 

6.                  QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS - none

 

7.                  ORDINANCES SECOND READING

 

a.      ORDINANCE SECOND READING - Vice Mayor Selection Date

 

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

 

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, INTERPRETING ARTICLE III OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CHARTER, ENTITLED “LEGISLATIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT”; SPECIFICALLY CLARIFYING SECTION 3.3, ENTITLED “MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR” TO PROVIDE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH ORDINANCE NO. 06-05-1157; CHANGING THE DATE OF THE ELECTION OF THE VICE MAYOR FROM THE LAST MEETING IN MARCH TO THE LAST MEETING IN NOVEMBER; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; 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.  All yes.

 

ORDINANCE 07-05-1188 PASSED AND ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

8.                  CONSENT AGENDA

 

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

 

a.      RESOLUTION - 2007 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of North Lauderdale providing for Division and Distribution of the Proceeds from the Broward County Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for Transit – (One-Cent)

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2007 (ONE CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5222

 

b.      RESOLUTION - 2007 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of North Lauderdale providing for Division and Distribution of the Proceeds from the Broward County Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance – (Three-Cent)

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2007 (THREE CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5223

 

c.       RESOLUTION – 2007 Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and City of North Lauderdale providing for Division and Distribution of the proceeds of the Local Option Gas Tax Imposed by the Broward County Local Option Gas Tax Ordinance – (Six-Cent)

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING AND OTHERWISE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED YEAR 2007 (SIX CENT) AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH LAUDERDALE AND BROWARD COUNTY PROVIDING FOR THE DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ORDINANCE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5224

 

 

d.      RESOLUTION - Parks and Recreation Surplus Equipment for the City Auction

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE SURPLUS OF TWO (2) GOLF UTILITY CARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS WEIGHT ROOM EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S INVENTORY TO BE AUCTIONED AT THE NEXT CITY AUCTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5225

 

e.      RESOLUTION - 3rd Amendment to the Inter-Local Agreement between the City and the County to extend the term of the Community Shuttle Bus Program

 

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITYOFNORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF COMMUNITY SHUTTLE BUS PROGRAM WITH BROWARD COUNTY AND EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FROM OCTOBER 1, 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2008, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5226

 

f.        RESOLUTION – Appointing A. Mann to Code Enforcement Board

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING  ALETRICE DARCEL MANN AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (SPONSORED BY MAYOR BRADY);  PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5227

 

g.      RESOLUTION – Appointing L. Milligan to Code Enforcement Board

 

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING  LAWRENCE MILLIGAN AS A REGULAR MEMBER OF THE NORTH LAUDERDALE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (SPONSORED BY MAYOR BRADY);  PROVIDING FOR TERM OF OFFICE; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

RESOLUTION 07-05-5228

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to adopt the consent agenda as read.  Seconded by Commissioner Hilton.  All yes.

 

CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

9.                  OTHER BUSINESS

 

a.      BROADVIEW PARK – A motion to approve the transformation of the Hockey Rink to a Basketball Court at Broadview Park.

 

Mike Sargis, Parks & Recreation Director,  gave the history of the park and some of the problems we are currently having with the park.   Park is 2 ½ to 3 acres.  Total lack of parking.  Park is being constantly vandalized.  He showed pictures showing damage to the park and graffiti. Would like to try to put some positive uses in the park such as a basketball court using funds in the existing budget. 

 

Commissioner Frankel made a motion to approve the transformation of the Hockey Rink to a Basketball Court at Broadview Park.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

MOTION APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

10.              REPORTS

 

a.      2007 Legislative Session Overview (Verbal – David Sigerson)

 

David Sigerson (lobbyist) said the session was brutal and ugly.  He said he will send the Commission a written report on the bills that passed or failed.    The big issue of course is the property tax which is still undecided.

 

City Manager Sala thanked Mr. Sigerson for keeping us in touch.  He asked what the best educated guess would be for North Lauderdale.  Mr. Sigerson said to look at some place between 02-03 and see what that generates and 03-04 and see what that generates.

 

Mr. Sala asked if we lost our Home Rule ability to grant franchises.  Mr. Sigerson said “yes”.

 

Vice Mayor Moyle asked if we can pass an ordinance prohibiting the cable companies from coming in without our permission.  Mr. Sigerson said he will consult with others so that he can answer the question as to whether or not the city can go to dish

 

 

 

b.      Update on Public Works Projects   (Verbal - Mike Shields)

 

Public Works Director Shields reported that the garden planting is in and we are trying to keep it alive with limited water. 

 

He said Station 34 is coming along pretty good.  The building will be coming out of the ground soon.  The footers are in.  He said we may need stabilization of the bank and we are still working on the water and sewer service.

 

Mr Shields reported that about 9 months of construction on Bailey Road should start soon.

 

He further reported that FPL is moving forward with lighting on 81st Avenue but they are moving slowly.

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He said our water plant needs refurbishing – we need additional capacity. 

 

He also advised that the City Auction will be June 2, 2007.  The Resolution declaring the surplus items to be auctioned off will be on the May 29th agenda. 

 

 

 

11.              COMMISSION COMMENTS

 

Commissioner Cangemi asked if the old computers will be in the Auction.

 

Mayor Brady said with Milli retiring there will be only one person in the
City Clerk’s office.   He said we are going to need to advertise in the two clerk periodicals as well as the want ads in the paper.  He said the applicants should have at least ten years experience in a City Clerk’s office and has the CMC designation.  Depending on experience the starting salary should be $60,000 with a range of 60 to 90M.  . 

 

The Mayor said that Patty will be acting City Clerk. (Attorney Klahr said that the Charter provides that the Deputy does take over as City Clerk in absence  of the City Clerk )  The Mayor said there should be some additional compensation for doing the work of the higher position.  He suggested 7 to 10%.  Commissioner Frankel moved to make it 7%.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

The contract will come up at the next meeting.   

 

Mayor Brady then asked about temporary help for the department.  Vice Mayor Moyle suggested perhaps we can find someone in house that can fill the position of Deputy City Clerk   The consensus was to  advertise in-house; salary 25 to 31M; title assistant city clerk.

 

Commissioner Frankel moved to cancel the retreat.  Seconded by Mayor Brady (after passing the gavel to the Vice Mayor)  All yes.

 

MOTION TO CANCEL RETREAT APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. 

 

12.              CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

 

Mr. Sala passed out the Budget schedule (attached) and asked the Commission to adopt the submitted schedule of meetings.  Commissioner Hilton said the 5:30 meeting on the 29th would be hard for him because he is starting a new job on that day.  Commissioner Frankel moved to approve the schedule as submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Cangemi.  All yes.

 

SCHEDULE APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Mr. Sala reported that we got a call back from lawyers of Wal-Mart and was advised that the contract with the construction developer has been signed.  Susan Motley will be at the next meeting with an update.  She said they are working on a new name and would like Commission input. 

 

 

13.              CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

 

Best wishes to Milli from Sam Goren.

 

 

14.              ADJOURNMENT   6:55 P.M.

 

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

 

 

 

C. MILLI DYER

CITY CLERK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Calendar

City of North Lauderdale

 

 

May 29 (T)                  5:30 PM Workshop –

Discussion of City’s Strategic Plans for FY 2008

Mid-Year Review, Year-End Projection & Budget Amendment

 

7:00 PM – Commission Meeting

 

 

June 19 (T)                   5:30 PM Workshop –

City Administration discusses the Proposed Fire/Rescue & Water Control District Budgets with the Commission

 

7:00 PM – Commission & Water Control District Meetings

Commission/Water Control District establishes the maximum Preliminary Fire/Rescue & Water Control District Special Assessments & sets time, date & place of Public Hearing

 

June 26 (T)                   7:00 PM – Alternate Commission Meeting [if necessary]

 

 

July 17 (T)                    5:30 PM Workshop –

City Administration discusses the Proposed City Budget with the Commission

 

                                    7:00 PM – Commission Meeting (Immediately following the Workshop)

Commission establishes the roll-back rate, proposed millage, time, date & place of the first required Public Hearing

 

July 30 (M)                  7:00 PM – Alternate Commission Meeting [if necessary]

 

 

August                          No Meetings

 

 

September 13 (Th)       4:30 PM Workshop –

 

                                    5:30 PM – Public Budget Hearing & Public Notice of Final Budget/Tax Hearing Commission Meeting

 

Public Hearing – Fire/Rescue Special Assessment

 

Adoption of Fire/Rescue Final Assessment Resolution

 

                                    Immediately Following – WCD Meeting

Public Hearing – North Lauderdale Water Control District Special Assessment

 

Water Control District Adopts Final Assessment Resolution

 

September 19 (W)       5:30 PM Workshop –

7:00 PM – Final Millage & Budget Hearing

(not < 2, not > 5 days after the Final Millage & Budget Hearing Ad)