Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · July 10, 2024
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Mayor Tommy Ruzzano
Vice Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz
Commissioners:
Antonio V. Arserio, Anthony N. Caggiano, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 843 7070 7473
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84370707473
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION by Pastor Shawn O'Neill from
Christian Life Center
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-204 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD
B. ID 2024-222 PRESENTATION OF THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE WINNERS: PRIVATE
BUSINESS: FAMILY KNOWLEDGE ACTION MARTIAL ARTS, NON-PROFIT:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 157, MARGATE FAMILY: THE BERTRAM
FAMILY
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
C. ID 2024-205 BASEBALL: COLIN FERELS, 10 YEARS OLD (MARGATE AAA RUBBER
DUCKS)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
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D. ID 2024-199 PAUL T. FRANKENHAUSER, POLICE SERGEANT - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
25 YEARS
JOSE A. RODRIGUEZ, JR., NETWORK ANALYST - INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY - 25 YEARS
JOHN M. SHELTON, GIS COORDINATOR - ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 25 YEARS
JAMES HOFFMAN, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 15
YEARS
EDELE SIMEON, UTILITY TECHNICIAN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 10 YEARS
LARRY VIGNOLA, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER - CITY MANAGER’S
OFFICE - 5 YEARS
PHILIP M. BILBAO, ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT
- 5 YEARS
MICHAEL LUHRS, FLEET SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC WORKS - 5 YEARS
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda should
approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5) 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.
No items under Consent Agenda.
6) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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A. ID 2024-182 PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION - RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF
FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF
MARGATE, FLORIDA; REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS
AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF
MARGATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2024;
APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT
ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
PUBLIC HEARING TIME OF 7:00 P.M.
Attachments: Resolution
7) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2024-236 RESOLUTION - APPROVING A FOUR PERCENT (4.0%) BASE WAGE
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, FOR ALL NON-BARGAINED FOR PERSONNEL;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
B. ID 2024-241 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
SUPPORT AND COMMITMENT TO PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE SW 6TH
STREET TRAFFIC CALMING AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING ELIGIBILITY THROUGH THE BROWARD
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) COMPLETE STREETS
AND OTHER LOCALIZED INITIATIVES PROGRAM (CSLIP).
Attachments: RESOLUTION
8) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2024-240 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - INVESTIGATION OF EMPLOYEE
COMPLAINT
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
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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.
Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 843 7070 7473 or can listen
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.
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