Commission Comments

Some Topics:

Frank Talerico:
Broward Resource Recovery Board:
http://www.broward.org/resourcerecovery/board.htm
Saving on Waste Management

Frank Porcella:
Savings from privatization of Margate Bus route - $200,000 savings on privatization
Joe Varsallone, Art Bross - question savings

Frank Talerico:
Laws on Illegal Fire works

Art Bross:
Broward county (in behalf of the Sheriffs department) is charging Margate for EMS services.
This has been going on for many years (long before Lamberti). Margate provides their own EMS service.

Le Peerman

Le Peerman thanks the commission for allowing the budget workshop.

Art Krell

Art received a citation for having a gravel driveway which has been there since before he purchased the house.

Pam Donovan stands up for him:
Read Article on Sun-Sentinel

Rich Popovic

Comments about the history of the Sheriff EMS fee and why we're looking into it now.

Richard Alianiello

Asking for highlights about what funds the city has.
Referred to budget meeting.

Mitch Pellecchia

Questions on how the creation of the Focal Point Senior Center may affect the tax payer

Mitch owns and writes for MargateNews.net

Fred Switzer

Concern with speed bump next to stop sign

Consent Agenda

D. RESOLUTION – APPROVING WAIVING OF BIDDING TO MAINTAIN STANDARDIZATION WITH CURRENT EQUIPMENT, FOR ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR RECONFIGURATION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION WINDOW AND LOBBY AREA AND UPGRADE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT RESULTING IN THE CLOSING OF THE INFORMATION WINDOW FROM 10:00 PM TO 6:00 AM DAILY; TO BE FUNDED BY THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,500.00. (Requested by the Police Department)

E. RESOLUTION – APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO DISTRICT FOUR (4) MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT INCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE ROADS IN THE CITY OF MARGATE. (Requested by the City Manager’s Office)

Employee Promotion Guidelines

C. MOTION – AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 16¼. PERSONNEL, SECTION 16¼-46. ELIGIBILITY LISTS; PROVIDING THAT PROMOTIONAL LISTS SHALL REMAIN IN EXISTENCE FOR ONE YEAR; PROVIDING THAT PROMOTIONAL LISTS FROM JANUARY 1, 2009 SHALL REMAIN IN EXISTENCE FOR ONE YEAR; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION. (Requested by the Civil Service Board through the City Attorney)

Approving Use of State EMS Grant Money

F. RESOLUTION – APPROVING EXHIBIT H ADDENDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR PARTICIPATING AGENCY STATUS TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY RESPONDER ROADWAY SAFETY DEVICES. (Requested by the Grants Writer)

Florida EMS Grants

Ryan Love

Thanks City for their work, for the city garage sale, for the online audio of the commission meetings.
Made suggestions concerning city issues (Broward Billing EMS, adding another roundabout, gravel driveways)

Masters Billiards - Alcohol License

5. RESOLUTION – QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – APPROVING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF ALCOHOL SALES FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES FOR 2008 – 2009 FOR JAWIL ENTERPRISES CORP, D/B/A MASTERS BILLIARDS, 201-205 SOUTH STATE ROAD 7 (District E) (Petitioner: Ingrid Avila)

Reimposing the Fireman Assessment Fee another Year

6. RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY; REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING COTOBER 1, 2009; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMANET ROLL; AND PROVIDIING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Community Development Block Grant Program

7. RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING - TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENT ON TO APPROVE THE CITY OF MARGATE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 Community Development Block Grant Program ANNUAL ACTION PLAN. (Requested by the Grants Writer)

Changes to CRA

8. RESOLUTION – PUBLIC HEARING – AMENDING RESOLUTION 8418 AND RESOLUTION 9485; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT #2 TO THE MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO INTRODUCTION; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT TO PROJECT APPROACH; PROVIDING FOR UPDATED SUMMARY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONS TO GOALS AND OBJECTIVES; PROVIDING FOR UPDATED ANALYSIS; PROVIDING FOR UPDATED SUB-AREA ANALYSIS MAP; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED REDEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLAN MAP; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED PROGRAM BUDGET AND
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR ALTERATIONS TO PROGRAM ORGANIZATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR UPDATED STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDED STATUTORY PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXPANDED SOURCES OF REDEVELOPMENT FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR URBAN DESIGN AND STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES. (Requested by the Community Redevelopment Agency – CRA)

McLean's Bar & Grill - Alcohol License

10. RESOLUTION– QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING – APPROVING A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF ALCOHOL SALES FOR CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES FOR MCLEAN’S BAR & GRILL, 2160 MEARS PARKWAY (District D) (Petitioner: David McLean) (Tabled from the 6/17/09 CC Meeting)