May 26, 2015 - City of Lighthouse Point

CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT
2200 N.E. 38 STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA 33064
Regular City Commission Meeting - 7:30 p.m.
Agenda – May 26, 2015
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Call to Order
Invocation by Pastor Dennis Redstone, Trinity United Methodist Church
Pledge to the Flag
Roll Call
Proclamation – National Public Works Week, May 17-23
Proclamation – Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week, June 1-5
Approval of Minutes (Regular Meeting of May 12, 2015)
Treasurer's Report
Reports of Standing Committees
Boards: Next Meetings:
Planning & Zoning – July 7, 2015
Code Enforcement – June 16, 2015
Community Appearance – June 18, 2014
Special Magistrate – June 3, 2015
Marine Advisory – August 6, 2015
Departments
Administration
City Attorney
Committees
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
1. Setting a date for the FY 2015-2016 Budget Workshop, setting dates and times for
September City Commission meetings and budget public hearings, and setting a date
and time for the Fire Protection Special Assessment public hearing and the
Stormwater Utility Special Assessment public hearing.
2. Consider declaring a 2002 Ford-150 as surplus property.
Ordinances: None
Agenda
City of Lighthouse Point
City Commission Agenda
May 26, 2015
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Resolutions: None
Public Requests from the Floor:
Communications:
Adjournment:
City Hall is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Anyone needing
auxiliary services, please contact City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to meeting (56 Fed. Reg.
35721, Sec. 35.160(b)) at 954-943-6500.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for
such purpose, the person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (FS
286.0105).
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the City
Commission of the City of Lighthouse Point is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I
posted a true and correct copy of said Notice on the bulletin board outside the front entrance of
City Hall, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said
notice was posted on May 22, 2015 by 4:00 p.m.
By:
_______________________________
Jennifer M. Oh, City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
May 12, 2015 – 7:30 P.M.
“Bring Your Child to a City Commission Meeting Night”
The City Commission meeting was held in Fletcher Hall, located at 2200 N.E. 38 Street, Lighthouse
Point, Florida 33064.
Call to Order
Commission President Long called the Regular City Commission Meeting for the City of
Lighthouse Point, Florida, to order at 7:30 p.m.
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
Invocation was given by Tzvi Dechter, Chabad of North Broward Beaches, and was followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Mayor Glenn Troast
Commission President Michael S. Long
Commission Vice President Kyle Van Buskirk
Commissioner Jason D. Joffe
Commissioner Sandy Johnson
Commissioner Earl Maucker
City Administrator John D. Lavisky
City Attorney Michael D. Cirullo, Jr.
Special Guests and Presentations to:
Honorary Mayor Evan Troast
Honorary City Commissioner Andrew Long
Honorary City Commissioner William Long
Honorary City Commissioner Finn Van Buskirk
Honorary City Commissioner Reagan Van Buskirk
City Clerk Jennifer M. Oh
Finance Director Frank DiPaolo
Fire Chief David Donzella
Library Director Christy Keyes - absent
Police Chief Ross Licata
Public Works Director Charles Schramm
Recreation Director John Trudel - absent
Honorary City Commissioner Wyatt Van Buskirk
Honorary City Commissioner Parker Van Buskirk
Honorary City Commissioner Madeline Joffe
Honorary City City Commissioner Alexandra Joffe
Honorary City Attorney Kate Cirullo
Proclamations: National Safe Boating Week
EMS Appreciation Week
National Police Week
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the City Commission Minutes of the Meeting of April 28, 2015, was made by
Commissioner Van Buskirk, seconded by Commissioner Maucker, and CARRIED 5:0 as follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
Agenda
City of Lighthouse Point
Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2015
Page 2
Treasurer's Report
City Administrator Lavisky read the Treasurer's Report for the period ending May 12, 2015.
Boards: Next Meetings:
Planning & Zoning – July 7, 2015
Code Enforcement – May 19, 2015
Community Appearance – May 21, 2015
Special Magistrate – June 3, 2015
Marine Advisory – August 6, 2015
Departments
Administration
City Attorney
Committees
Unfinished Business: None
New Business: None
Ordinances: None
Resolutions:
1. Resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution of the Proceeds
of the Local Option Gas Tax imposed by the Broward County Local Option Gas Tax Ordinance.
A motion to read the title of the resolution was made by Commissioner Maucker, seconded by
Commissioner Van Buskirk, and CARRIED unanimously. City Attorney Cirullo read the title of the
resolution.
A motion to approve the resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between Broward County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution
of the Proceeds of the Local Option Gas Tax imposed by the Broward County Local Option Gas
Tax Ordinance was made by Commissioner Maucker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and
CARRIED 5:0 as follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2015
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF
THE LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX IMPOSED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY LOCAL
OPTION GAS TAX ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agenda
City of Lighthouse Point
Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2015
Page 3
2. Resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution of the
Proceeds from the Broward County Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel Ordinance.
A motion to read the title of the resolution was made by Commissioner Van Buskirk, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson, and CARRIED unanimously. City Attorney Cirullo read the title of the
resolution.
A motion to approve the resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between Broward County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution
of the Proceeds from the Broward County Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel
Ordinance was made by Commissioner Maucker, seconded by Commissioner Joffe, and CARRIED
5:0 as follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS
FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX ON
MOTOR FUEL ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
3. Resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Broward
County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution of the Proceeds
from the Broward County Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor Fuel for
Transit.
A motion to read the title of the resolution was made by Commissioner Van Buskirk, seconded by
Commissioner Maucker, and CARRIED unanimously. City Attorney Cirullo read the title of the
resolution.
A motion to approve the resolution approving the 2015 Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
between Broward County and the City of Lighthouse Point providing for Division and Distribution
of the Proceeds from the Broward County Fifth Cent Additional Local Option Gas Tax on Motor
Fuel for Transit was made by Commissioner Van Buskirk, seconded by Commissioner Joffe, and
CARRIED 5:0 as follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE 2015 AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT PROVIDING FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE PROCEEDS
FROM THE BROWARD COUNTY FIFTH CENT ADDITIONAL LOCAL OPTION
GAS TAX ON MOTOR FUEL FOR TRANSIT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Agenda
City of Lighthouse Point
Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2015
Page 4
4. Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of
Lighthouse Point for Hearings by the Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board.
A motion to read the title of the resolution was made by Commissioner Maucker, seconded by
Commissioner Joffe, and CARRIED unanimously. City Attorney Cirullo read the title of the
resolution.
A motion to approve the resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County
and the City of Lighthouse Point for Hearings by the Minimum Housing/Unsafe Structures Board
was made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Maucker, and CARRIED 5:0 as
follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
BROWARD COUNTY AND CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT PROVIDING FOR
HEARINGS BY THE BROWARD COUNTY MINIMUM HOUSING/UNSAFE
STRUCTURES BOARD, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Resolution approving Rebecca Lysengen as Recreation Director for the City of Lighthouse Point.
A motion to read the title of the resolution was made by Commissioner Maucker, seconded by
Commissioner Johnson, and CARRIED unanimously. City Attorney Cirullo read the title of the
resolution.
A motion to approve the resolution approving Rebecca Lysengen as Recreation Director for the
City of Lighthouse Point was made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Joffe,
and CARRIED 5:0 as follows:
Yes: Commissioners Joffe, Johnson, Maucker, Van Buskirk, and Long
The resolution as adopted carries the following title:
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE
POINT, FLORIDA, APPOINTING REBECCA LYSENGEN AS RECREATION
DIRECTOR FOR THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA; PROVIDING
FOR SALARY AND SEVERANCE ISSUES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Public Requests from the Floor: None
Communications:
Mayor Troast reported that the playground at Frank McDonough Park will open on Saturday, May
16th.
Mayor Troast also reported that the City Commission may dress in summer attire after Memorial
Day if they wish.
Agenda
City of Lighthouse Point
Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
May 12, 2015
Page 5
Mayor Troast informed the City Commission that Recreation Director Trudel will remain with the
City part-time to ensure a smooth transition.
Commissioner Long congratulated Becky Lysengen and wished her good luck with her new
position as Recreation Director.
Commissioner Van Buskirk asked if there would be a ribbon-cutting for the opening of the park.
Becky Lysengen announced that something may be done in the fall.
Commissioner Johnson congratulated Becky on her new position.
Commissioner Van Buskirk would like to discuss, at the next regular meeting, the cost-savings
involved if the City election cycle was moved.
Commissioner Maucker announced that there was recently a round-table discussion about
community policing that was not publicized very well. Another meeting will be held on June 22nd
that Commissioner Maucker will plan on attending. Chief Licata and Mayor Troast may attend as
well.
Commissioner Joffe asked whether we can announce new businesses opening in the City on the
website. Mayor Troast said that we cannot advertise for businesses on the City website.
Adjournment: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
ATTESTED
APPROVED
By: ______________________________
Jennifer M. Oh, City Clerk
By: __________________________________
Michael S. Long, Commission President
Agenda
CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING – May 26, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO. - ________
PREPARED BY – Frank DiPaolo, Finance Director
SUBJECT:
1.
DIRECTOR APPROVAL - ________
ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL - ________
Setting a date for the FY 2015-2016 Budget Workshop, setting dates and times for
September City Commission meetings and budget public hearings, and setting a date
and time for the Fire Protection Special Assessment public hearing and the Stormwater
Utility Special Assessment public hearing.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
A budget workshop has traditionally been held immediately preceding the first City Commission
meeting in June, and, if necessary, the workshop has reconvened at the conclusion of the City
Commission meeting. The first City Commission meeting in June is set for Tuesday, June 9th.
Florida Statute 200.065(e)2 requires that "hearing dates scheduled by the County Commission
and School Board shall not be utilized by any other Taxing Authority within the County for its
public hearings." We have been notified by the Broward County Property Appraiser's office that
the dates of September 10th and September 17th will be utilized by the Broward County
Commission. The School Board will hold their second public hearing on September 16th. The
Broward County Property Appraiser’s office advised that the earliest date for the special
assessment hearings would be September 11th. Pursuant to state law, the assessment rolls must be
certified by September 15th of each year. Further, budget hearings must occur after 5:00 pm.
It has been the practice of the City to change the regularly scheduled September City Commission
meeting dates to coincide with our budget hearings.
2.
FINDINGS/CURRENT ACTIVITY
Budget Workshop: Set a time and date for a budget workshop to be held in June. City
Administration recommends that the workshop be held prior to the regular Commission meeting
on June 9th and to begin the workshop at 5:30 p.m. The proposed budget will be distributed to
each Commissioner on June 5th following receipt of the property tax roll estimate on June 1st.
Budget and Millage Hearings: City Code Section 2-83 requires that when meeting dates are
changed, an ad announcing the change be published at least three days prior to such meeting. The
ad includes the purpose for the change of dates. Administration recommends that the first budget
public hearing be held on Monday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. as part of a rescheduled regular
Commission meeting. The second budget public hearing must be advertised within 15 days of the
first hearing, to occur 2-5 days after the advertisement. Administration recommends that the
second hearing be held on Monday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m. as part of a rescheduled regular
Commission meeting that would normally have been held on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Agenda
Assessment Hearings: Due to the schedule for the “Truth in Millage” (TRIM) notice to be sent
by the Broward County Property Appraiser's office, Monday, September 14th is the logical date
that the Fire Protection Special Assessment and Stormwater Utility Special Assessment public
hearings can be held in conjunction with the rescheduled City Commission meeting date. A time
to conduct this meeting must be set by the City Commission. Administration recommends the
public hearings be held at 7:30 p.m. or soon thereafter.
3.
ATTACHMENT
Budget Schedule - Fiscal Year 2015-2016
4.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None
5.
ACTION OPTIONS/RECOMMENDATION
1.
Consider setting the date and time to conduct the Budget Workshop on Tuesday, June 9th
at 5:30 p.m.
2.
Consider changing the date of the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting on
Tuesday, September 8th to Monday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m. and from Tuesday,
September 22rd to Monday, September 28th at 7:30 p.m., to conduct the annual budget and
millage adoption hearings, to allow compliance with Florida Statute 200.065(e)2, City
Code Section 2-83.
3.
Consider setting the date and time to conduct the public hearing on the Fire Protection
Special Assessment on Monday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m.
4.
Consider setting the date and time to conduct the public hearing on the Stormwater
Utility Special Assessment on Monday, September 14th at 7:30 p.m.
Agenda
Agenda
CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REPORT
DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING – May 26, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO. - _____
PREPARED BY - Charles Schramm, Public Works Director
DIRECTOR APPROVAL - ________
ADMINISTRATOR APPROVAL - ________
SUBJECT:
1.
Consider declaring a 2002 Ford F-150 as surplus property.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City Commission has discretion to classify as surplus any of its property, which property is
not otherwise lawfully disposed of, that is obsolete, or the continued use of which is
uneconomical or inefficient.
2.
FINDINGS/CURRENT ACTIVITY
A 2002 Ford F-150 that is currently being utilized as a public works vehicle is in need of repairs
that are not economically feasible to make. The vehicle currently has over 65,000 miles with a
current estimated NADA auction value of $3,400 (in operational condition). I am requesting
authorization to declare the 2002 Ford F-150 as surplus property.
3.
ATTACHMENTS
None
4.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Estimated auction value (NADA) $3,400
5.
ACTION OPTIONS/RECOMMENDATION
Recommend that the City Commission, by motion, declare the 2002 Ford F-150, VIN
#1FTRF17222KB67700 as surplus property, and authorize City officials to properly
dispose/auction the vehicle.
Agenda