Notes of Commission Meeting of November 26

On November 26, the Commission held its regular commission meeting, and the following matters of interest were discussed and acted upon:

PRESENTATIONS:

The presentation of a check to the City of Lauderhill by the Caribbean National Cultural Association (CNCA), from their activities at Unite-A-Fest and Trinidad/Tobago Multi-Cultural Day.


FIRST READING:

Approved an Ordinance that amends the fee structure of the Water and Sewer Rates. The first time/one-time fee for new service would be increased to slightly over average for the region. Also, that a CPI index to the rate would allow for automatic adjustments to account for inflation. It would create a situation where budgeting could be easier for large condominium users so that they would know what the upcoming rates would be in advance.


SECOND READING:

Approved a new fee schedule for recreation facilities, which have not been adjusted since 2002 and to a smaller extent in 2004.


RESOLUTIONS:

1) Approved the Architectural Services Agreement between the City of Lauderhill and Zeidler Partnership, to provide artchitectural and engineering services required to plan and design the Lauderhill Performing Arts/Cultural Center Complex; providing that funds to plan and design come from the joint funding agreement between Lauderhill and Broward County. Funds for the city come from a portion of the 2005 voter approved General Obligation Bond.

2) Approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Lauderhill and the City of Coral Springs to Co-Sponsor the 2008 Unitown Event from February 16 to February 18. Commerce Bank is also a sponsor of the event by its contribution of $1000.

3) Approved accepting the Owner's Representative Services Proposal from Agencie Architects regarding the Lauderhill Performing Arts/Cultural Center.

4) Approved supporting the promotion of greater awareness of negative impacts of violent media on children and encouraging the development of programs that assist families and children in using critical media literacy skills (By Vice-Mayor Margaret Bates).

5) Approved expanding the scope of work to Tropic Fence, Inc., to fabricate and install decorative fencing to include the Windermere Community Center and Mission Lake Plaza for an increase in the amount of $94,500.18.

6) Approved awarding Platinum General Contracting, LLC, the lowest responsive bidder, an exclusive contract to supply and install fences for the city from December 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008.

7) Approved a Resolution indicating the official intent of the city to issue tax-exempt bonds to finance the cost of acquisition, construction, equipping and installation of various improvements to the city's stormwater system, and to use a portion of the proceeds of such bonds to reimburse expenditures paid or incurred prior to the date of issuance thereof.


QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS:

1) Denied granting to Bengali, Inc., a Special Exception Use Development Order, to allow a convenience store, known as Xpress Convenience, at 9717-8723 NW 50th Street. The vote was 3 to 1, Commission Berger voting in favor.

2) Approved granting to the Circle One Condominium Association, Inc., an amendment that would extend by 3 years the expiration date of the site plan modification development order at the Circle One Condominium, on the west side of 56th Ave. at 25th Street.

3) Denied the Special Exception Use Development Order of lessee, Auto Plus, Inc., to allow a vehicular sales and temporary outdoor storage use (i.e., a used car dealership) at 1231 N.W. 31st. Avenue.


NEW BUSINESS:

1) Cancelled the Commission Meeting scheduled for December 31.

Note: Mayor Kaplan was absent from the meeting to attend the Special Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors concerning Foreclosures. See article below.