Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · November 17, 2021
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz
Vice Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Commissioners:
Anthony N. Caggiano, Tommy Ruzzano, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
Interim City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Joseph J. Kavanagh
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 865 5511 7375
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555117375
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2021-458 PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ AND
OUTGOING VICE MAYOR ANTONIO V. ARSERIO.
RECESS - DESSERTS WILL BE SERVED
2) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2021-459 ELECTION OF MAYOR.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
B. ID 2021-460 ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
3) PRESENTATION(S)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
B. ID 2021-465 TODD E. SHERMAN, FIRE CAPTAIN - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS
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CARLINE DAMISCA, TELECOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST - POLICE
DEPARTMENT - 15 YEARS
4) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
5) COMMISSION COMMENTS
6) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
7) CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one motion
in the form listed below. If discussion is desired by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Anyone wishing to comment on any item on the Consent Agenda should
approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
No items on Consent Agenda.
8) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2021-442 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
REGIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE FIRE, RESCUE,
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS
RESPONSE THROUGH AUTOMATIC AID AND CLOSEST UNIT RESPONSE;
PROVIDING FOR EQUIPMENT AND STAFFING; PROVIDING FOR REQUEST
AND RESPONSE FOR AID; PROVIDING FOR CONTROL OF FIRE, RESCUE,
EMS, AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
CORRESPONDENCE
B. ID 2021-466 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2022.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
CALENDAR - 2022 Regular City Commission Meeting Schedule - Revised 10-27-21
9) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
A. ID 2021-453 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2020-4
AND 2020-7) AND FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBER
2021-12); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Attachments: ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND
10) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2021-475 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM -
ELECTED STATE AND COUNTY OFFICERS.
Attachments: MEMORANDUM - V2
B. ID 2021-477 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: MERIT INCREASE FOR CITY
CLERK.
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
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 for such purpose 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. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense,
to arrange for the transcript.
[Appendix A – Zoning – Section 3.3] Any representation made before any City Board, any Administrative Board, or
the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or request for any other
permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation be false or should said
representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the permit and a violation of
this section.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
(954) 972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
One or more members of the City of Margate advisory boards may be in attendance and may participate at the
meeting.
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The City of Margate will be holding this meeting through the use of electronic communication. Members of the public
are invited to join the City of Margate meeting by accessing the meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 865 5511
7375 or can call in via telephone by calling one of the following phone numbers: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929
205 6099.
• A copy of the Agenda for this Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board outside
City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063.
• Any comments related to any item on the agenda can be submitted to the City of Margate via the following e-mail
address: JJKAVANAGH@margatefl.com.
THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE:
Go to www.margatefl.com
Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda
items and see the Zoom meeting website address
PRIOR to the start of the meeting, email Public Comments to JJKAVANAGH@margatefl.com (all public comments that
are three (3) minutes or less will be read into the record.)
ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING:
THROUGH ZOOM TECHNOLOGY:
Instructions for Attendees\Participants:
Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting ”
Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86555117375
Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 865 5511 7375
To virtually raise hand and be acknowledged to speak:
1. Users who call in can dial *9 to raise their hand and dial *6 to toggle mute/unmute
2. If going through mobile (phone\tablet) app, to raise hand select "Participants", then see option to raise hand.
3. On the computer users should click "Participants" then see option to raise hand
4. Once you have been selected to speak, you will be prompted to unmute your device or stay muted.
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