ST. VINCENT’S CHURCH – PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO CITY FOR CARNIVAL

2008 MARGATE HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST

HONORABLE MENTION - The Henderson Residence - 1351 NW 63rd Av
THIRD PLACE – The Lippek Residence, 6984 NW 19 Court
SECOND PLACE – The Rodriguez Residence, 7548 Parkside Lane
FIRST PLACE - The Bodnar Residence, 7303 Royal Palm Boulevard

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - JASON JAIPERSAUD

Atlantic West Elementary: Jason Jaipersaud
(Dr. Sharon R. Moffitt, Principal, or Jounice Lewis, Asst. Principal)

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - CHERISH CHANG

Liberty Elementary: Cherish Chang (Katie Boburka, Teacher)

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - KIERSTEN COMMENT

Margate Elementary: Kiersten Comment (Sharon P. Schmidt, Principal or Thomas J. Schroeder, Asst Principal)

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH - ADREANE FOSTER

Margate Middle: Adreane Foster (Leana Itty and Rosemary Miranda, Guidance Counselor)

Emergency Resolution

COMMISSION COMMENTS

PUBLIC DISCUSSION - RICH DONELLO

PUBLIC DISCUSSION - ROBERT PERKIS

PUBLIC DISCUSSION - MITCH PELLECCHIA

PUBLIC DISCUSSION - RICH POPIVIC

CONSENT AGENDA

G. RESOLUTION – APPROVING A RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR. (Requested by the Police Department)

H. RESOLUTION – APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM (CART) MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. (Requested by the Police Department)

I. RESOLUTION – APPROVING ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR TRAFFIC HOMICIDE INVESTIGATORS, AND WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR SAID EQUIPMENT SELECTED FOR OPTIMUM CAPABILITIES BASED EQUIPMENT NEED; WITH THE ACQUISITION BEING FUNDED FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND. (Requested by the Police Department)

J. RESOLUTION – APPROVING RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH THE POLICE LAW INSTITUTE FOR PURCHASE OF COMPUTER-BASED LEGAL TRAINING FOR SWORN PERSONNEL FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,435.00; APPROVING WAIVING OF BIDDING DUE TO SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER AND AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION TO RENEW ANNUAL AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME TERMS WITHOUT FURTHER COMMISSION ACTION. (Requested by the Police Department)

K. RESOLUTION – RECOGNIZING THE “BUILDING CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY: BACK TO BASICS” INITIATIVE OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC., AND PLEDGING SUPPORT FOR THIS STATEWIDE EFFORT. (Requested by Commissioner Varsallone)

L. RESOLUTION – REAPPOINTMENT OF CONCETTA A. STELLA TO THE GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

M. RESOLUTION – REAPPOINTMENT OF FREDERICK SCHWEITZER TO THE GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

N. RESOLUTION – REAPPOINTMENT OF SAMUEL A. MAY TO THE GRANTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

O. RESOLUTION – APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK D. CRISTIANO TO THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD TO FILL THE VACANT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.

P. RESOLUTION – APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF GILLES T. VENDETTE TO THE UNSAFE STRUCTURES BOARD TO FILL THE VACANT GENERAL CONTRACTOR POSITION.

Q. RESOLUTION – APPROVING WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF AN AQUATIC PLANT HARVESTER FROM AQUARIUS SYSTEMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,734 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS. (Requested by Public Works Department)

R. RESOLUTION – APPROVING SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM OF MARISKA SIMONE TSANG AGAINST THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR $35,000 WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, AND APPROVING A BUDGET TRANSFER FROM THE CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT INTO THE INSURANCE FUND TO PROVIDE FOR SAME. (Requested by the City Attorney)

S. RESOLUTION – APPROVING THE MARGATE GREEN MARKET AS A CITY EVENT ON CRA OWNED PROPERTY. (Requested by the CRA)

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ALLOWING SHARKEY’S BLVD. LOUNGE TO SET UP A DESIGNATED AREA OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FROM THE GRASSY AREA TO THE BACK SIDEWALK, WHERE PATRONS CAN CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2009. PATRONS WOULD BE RESTRICTED TO THE DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT PERMITTED IN THE PARKING LOT OR ON THE ROADWAY. THE OUTSIDE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WOULD BE ALLOWED DURING THE EVENT UP UNTIL 8 P.M.

item - 6 - RESOLUTION

QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR UTILITY TRAILER FOR EDWARD LAPADURA, 6220 NW 10TH STREET. (Approved at the 12/18/08 DRC Meeting)

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APPROVING THE NEW 0.9183 ACRE FARRIS-MARGATE CORNER PLAT AT THE NE CORNER OF STATE ROAD 7 AND COCONUT CREEK PARKWAY FOR 13,00 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE USE AND 8,500 SQUARE FEET OF UNRESTRICTED COMMERCIAL USE. PETITIONER: DANIEL A. FEE, P.E., AGENT FOR OWNER. (Approved at the 11/6/08 DRC and 12/2/08 P&Z).

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AMENDING CHAPTER 9, FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, SECTIONS 9-10 AND 9-25, PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF PARKING VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITION OF DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE; PROVIDING FOR FEE FOR DEPLOYMENT OF DIVE RESCUE TEAM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Requested by the Fire Department-Approved for First Reading on 12-3-08)

item - 9 - ORDINANCE - SECOND READING

AMENDING CHAPTER 1, GENERAL PROVISIONS, ADDING SECTION 1-8.2, REIMBURSEMENT OF FILING FEE; PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF FILING FEE FOR FILING OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES IN COUNTY COURT; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Requested by the City Attorney-Approved for First Reading on 12-3-08)