Notes of Special CRA, Special Commission Meeting and Special Workshop of March 22

On March 22, the City Commission met the following items were discussed (all items were passed unanimously unless otherwise provided):

CRA MEETING:

1. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-03-02: APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL LAUDERHILL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS.


SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING:

1. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-03-67: APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE LAUDERHILL STATE ROAD 7 CORRIDOR INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CENTRAL LAUDERHILL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS.

2. RESOLUTION NO. 10R-03-66: APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF $5,200.00 OF UNUSED FUNDS FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 001-101-4910 OF COMMISSIONER HOLNESS'S UNUSED TRAVEL FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR AS A DONATION TO THE “TO HAITI WITH LOVE” CULTURAL FUNDRAISING CONCERT TO AIDE THE VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI(REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR DALE V.C. HOLNESS). The item was substituted with the following action: A Substitute Motion by Commissioner Benson to add $5000 from the special promotions account and provide free police and EMS service ($7000 value). The Commission had already authorized the loan of $9300 to the event. Commission Bates requested a amendment to the Substitute Motion to remove the free police and EMS service, which failed (Bates and Kaplan voting yes, Benson, Berger and Holness voting no). The Substitute Motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Bates voting no. It was reported that at this time the expenses of the event are $48000, and so far only (not including the city whose total value is $26,500) has been $10000. It is expected that 2000 tickets to be sold. The primary purpose of this event is a fund raiser for Haiti, however numerous other social organizations will be present.


SPECIAL WORKSHOP:

1. ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD AT INVERRARY COUNTRY CLUB (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Terms had not been concluded, so the matter was withdrawn from discussion.

2. WEST WIND PARK (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Design plans were deemed acceptable to the Commission. The proposed building will use the same footprint and renovate the present facilities. The conference room will be designed for potential neighborhood meetings. Cost at approximately $300,000.

3. LOCATION OF BARS/RESTAURANTS AND THE REQUIRED SETBACKS AND SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FROM SCHOOLS (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA). Discussion on issues relating to state and city laws to resolve conflicts and address potential roadblocks in using designated corridors as intended. Staff will proceed forward to draft proposals.

4. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES -

a. City Manager provided a memo on a proposed purchase for the Lauderhill Housing Authority. Item was not for discussion, only notification. Any Commissioner having a question is directed to meet with the City Manager as desired.

b. An announcement was given that the city is planning to start the Interest Free Revolving Loans for Energy Appliances on April 5, if matters proceed as planned.