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1 REG Southwest Ranches Town Council R E G U L A R M E E T I N G A g e n d a o f O c t o b e r 1 0, Southwest Ranches Council Chambers 7:00 PM THURSDAY M a y o r Jeff Nelson V i c e - M a y o r Steve Breitkreuz T o w n C o u n c i l Doug McKay Gary Jablonski Freddy Fisikelli T o w n A d m i n i s t r a t o r Andrew D. Berns T o w n F i n a n c i a l A d m i n i s t r a t o r Martin Sherwood, CPA CGFO Griffin Road Southwest Ranches, FL T o w n A t t o r n e y Keith M. Poliakoff, J.D. T o w n C l e r k Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk at (954) for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Comment All Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. Public Comment will last for 30 minutes. All comments must be on non-agenda items. All Speakers must fill out a request card prior to speaking. All Speakers must state first name, last name, and mailing address. Speakers will be called in the order the request cards were received. Request cards will only be received until the first five minutes of public comment have concluded. 4. Board Reports 5. Council Member Comments 6. Legal Comments 7. Administration Comments 8. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO ALLOW THE ROLLING OAKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SIGNS TO BE LOCATED WITHIN BROWARD COUNTY S RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO ALLOW BROWARD COUNTY TO UTILIZE THE TOWN S RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK SIGN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A ONE YEAR SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN STRATEGY GROUP TO PROVIDE TALLAHASSEE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LOBBYING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Discussion Surplus Volunteer Fire Department Vehicles Update

2 REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING October 10, 2013 PAGE Approval of Minutes a. Minutes for September 26, 2013 Budget Hearing b. Minutes for September 26, 2013 Regular Council Meeting 13. Adjournment PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES , THE TOWN HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THE AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT BY THE TOWN FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OF OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW.

3 Town of Southwest Ranches Griffin Road Southwest Ranches, FL (954) Town Hall (954) Fax Town Council Jeff Nelson, Mayor Steve Breitkreuz, Vice Mayor Doug McKay, Council Member Freddy Fisikelli, Council Member Gary Jablonski, Council Member Andy Berns, Town Administrator Keith M. Poliakoff, Town Attorney Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Martin D. Sherwood, CPA CGFO, Town Financial Administrator COUNCIL MEMORANDUM TO: THRU: FROM: Honorable Mayor Nelson and Town Council Andy Berns, Town Administrator G.D. Willie Nabong, P.E., Town Engineer DATE: September 30, 2013 SUBJECT: LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES FOR THE ROLLING OAKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SIGN Recommendation Please place on Council agenda for approval. Issue The revocable license agreement provides to the Town of Southwest Ranches the use and occupancy of portion of road right-of-way owned by Broward County, for the Rolling Oaks Community Association Signs. Background The Rolling Oaks Community Association installed the signs at the south west and south east corners of the Griffin Road and Mather Boulevard intersection to identify the entrance to Rolling Oaks Community. The signs were installed in accordance with the right-of-way use permit applied for by the Town and issued by Broward County. The agreement provides that the Town maintain the signs. Fiscal Impact None. Staff Contact G.D. Willie Nabong, P.E., Town Engineer.

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5 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO ALLOW THE ROLLING OAKS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SIGNS TO BE LOCATED WITHIN BROWARD COUNTY S RIGHT-OF-WAY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town of Southwest Ranches was granted a right-of-way use permit for the installation of two signs to identify the entrance to the Rolling Oaks Community; and WHEREAS, the Rolling Oaks Community Association signs were constructed at the south west and south east corners of Griffin Road and Mather Boulevard (SW 178 th Avenue), which is road right-of-way owned and maintained by Broward County; and WHEREAS, the Rolling Oaks Community Association constructed the community signs in accordance with the right-of-way use permit issued by Broward County; and WHEREAS, both Broward County and the Town desire to codify the rightof-way use permit into a formal Revocable License Agreement, to allow the Town to utilize Broward County s right-of-way for the signs; and WHEREAS, the Revocable License Agreement provides that the Town must maintain the sign; and WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that the Revocable License Agreement is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida: Section 1: The above referenced recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The Town Council hereby approves the Revocable License Agreement between the Town and Broward County to allow the Rolling Oaks - 1 -

6 Community Association signs to be located with Broward County s right-of-way, in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3: The Town Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, Town Administrator and Town Attorney to execute the Revocable License Agreement in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A and to make such modifications, additions and/or deletions which they deem necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Section 4: adoption. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, this day of 2013, on a motion by and seconded by. Nelson Ayes Breitkreuz Nays McKay Absent Jablonski Fisikelli ATTEST: Jeff Nelson, Mayor Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Approved as to Form and Correctness: Keith Poliakoff, J.D., Town Attorney

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21 Town of Southwest Ranches Griffin Road Southwest Ranches, FL (954) Town Hall (954) Fax Town Council Jeff Nelson, Mayor Steve Breitkreuz, Vice Mayor Doug McKay, Council Member Freddy Fisikelli, Council Member Gary Jablonski, Council Member Andy Berns, Town Administrator Keith M. Poliakoff, Town Attorney Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Martin D. Sherwood, CPA CGFO, Town Financial Administrator COUNCIL MEMORANDUM TO: THRU: FROM: Honorable Mayor Nelson and Town Council Andy Berns, Town Administrator G.D. Willie Nabong, P.E., Town Engineer DATE: September 30, 2013 SUBJECT: LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES FOR EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK SIGN. Recommendation Please place on Council agenda for approval. Issue Revocable License Agreement provides to Broward County the use and occupancy of portion of road right-of-way owned by the Town of Southwest Ranches, for the Everglades Holiday Park Sign. Background Broward County constructed a sign at the southwest corner of the U. S. Highway 27 and Griffin Road intersection, to identify the entrance to Everglades Holiday Park. The sign was constructed in accordance with the right-of-way use permit issued to Broward County by the Town of Southwest Ranches. The agreement provides that Broward County maintains the sign. Fiscal Impact None. Staff Contact G.D. Willie Nabong, P.E., Town Engineer.

22 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH BROWARD COUNTY TO ALLOW BROWARD COUNTY TO UTILIZE THE TOWN S RIGHT-OF- WAY FOR THE EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK SIGN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town granted Broward County a right-of-way use permit to construct a sign to identify the entrance to Everglades Holiday Park; and WHEREAS, the sign was constructed at the southwest corner of U. S. Highway 27 and Griffin Road; and WHEREAS, Broward County constructed the sign in accordance with the right-of-way use permit issued by the Town; and WHEREAS, both Broward County and the Town desire to codify the rightof-way use permit into a formal Revocable License Agreement, to allow Broward County to utilize the Town s right-of-way for the Everglades Holiday Park sign; and WHEREAS, Revocable License Agreement provides that Broward County must maintain the sign; and WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that the Revocable License Agreement is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida: Section 1: The above referenced recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The Town Council hereby approves a Revocable License Agreement with Broward County to allow Broward County to utilize the Town s right-of-way for the Everglades Holiday Sign, in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3: The Town Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, Town Administrator and Town Attorney to execute the Revocable License Agreement in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A and to make - 1 -

23 such modifications, additions and/or deletions which they deem necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Section 4: adoption. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, this day of 2013, on a motion by and seconded by. Nelson Ayes Breitkreuz Nays McKay Absent Jablonski Fisikelli ATTEST: Jeff Nelson, Mayor Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Approved as to Form and Correctness: Keith Poliakoff, J.D., Town Attorney

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39 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING A ONE YEAR SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN STRATEGY GROUP TO PROVIDE TALLAHASSEE GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LOBBYING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town finds itself in need of immediate Tallahassee governmental relations and lobbying services; and WHEREAS, for over seven years the Town was competently represented in Tallahassee by Nelson Diaz and Edgar Castro; and WHEREAS, Nelson Diaz and Edgar Castro have recently left their former firm and have joined Southern Strategy Group, a premier company specializing in governmental relations and lobbying services; and WHEREAS, Florida legislative committees commence next week and the Town does not have the time to re-procure these services or to educate new individuals pertaining to all of the Town s issues; and WHEREAS, neither Nelson Diaz nor Edgar Castro represent any other municipalities, which protects the Town from potential conflicts of interest; and WHEARAS, their backgrounds in Tallahassee representation is unsurpassed; and WHEREAS, the Town Council believes that it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of its residents to hire Southern Strategy Group on to provide the Town with Tallahassee governmental relations and lobbying services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida: Section 1: The above referenced recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference. Section 2: The Town Council hereby approves a sole source Agreement between the Town and Southern Strategies Group for Tallahassee governmental - 1 -

40 relations and lobbying services, in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 3: The Town Council hereby authorizes the Mayor, Town Administrator and Town Attorney to execute the Agreement in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A and to make such modifications, additions and/or deletions which they deem necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida, this day of 2013, on a motion by and seconded by. Nelson Ayes Breitkreuz Nays McKay Absent Jablonski Fisikelli ATTEST: Jeff Nelson, Mayor Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Approved as to Form and Correctness: Keith Poliakoff, J.D., Town Attorney

41 October 2, 2013 Mayor Jeff Nelson Council Town of Southwest Ranches Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches, FL Re: Retainer Agreement with Southern Strategy Group of Miami, LLC Dear Mayor Nelson: Thank you very much for your interest in Southern Strategy Group of Miami, LLC (SSG). We appreciate the opportunity to provide governmental consulting services to the Town of Southwest Ranches in Florida. SSG is committed to providing the highest level of service in furtherance of your goals. This agreement will describe the terms under which that representation will occur. You have asked that we represent the Town of Southwest Ranches on legislative issues and appropriations matters before the Florida Legislature and Executive Branch of government. We will formulate an action plan in coordination with the direction of the Town Council and Administration. In addition, as part of our scope of service, SSG will provide ancillary services such as electronically forwarding to you on a daily basis relevant newspaper articles, analyses, and important governmental announcements. The entire team of SSG s lobbyists in south Florida will be available to advance the Town of Southwest Ranches interests. You may wish to review in detail the qualifications of the team at However, in order to ensure that your needs are efficiently and fully addressed, I will be the primary contact for this representation. If I should ever be unavailable, I would encourage you to contact Edgar Castro. Our contact information is reflected on the attached sheet. In exchange for these services, Town of Southwest Ranches has agreed to pay SSG $2,500 per month beginning October 1, SSG will send an invoice on the first of each month and payment is due by the end of each month. All payments shall be remitted to P.O. Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL This agreement will proceed on a month-to-month basis and may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice. Costs directly attributable to the performance of this work will be billed in addition to the monthly retainer, and these costs may include travel, lobbyist registration fees, and other expenses incurred on Town of Southwest Ranches behalf. For the exception of lobbyist registration fees, no monthly costs that in the aggregate exceed $100 will be incurred without your prior approval. Also, by signing below, you agree that you will complete any forms necessary to comply with lobbyist registration requirements under Florida law that

42 Mayor Nelson Page 2 may arise as a result of our representation of Town of Southwest Ranches during the term of this contract or after its termination should reporting periods overlap. It should also be noted that SSG has affiliated offices in other states and within the state of Florida. SSG has a policy of declining representation of clients when that representation would immediately create a direct conflict with other clients in which SSG represents at the state level. You have retained SSG for representation in Florida, and we know of no conflicts with our current clients. In order to ensure the candor and trust in our relationship that forms the basis of effective representation, it is the policy of SSG to keep confidential within each office all information about your business interests and strategies. I believe the above reflects our understanding. If it does, please sign this agreement and return with the completed client information and lobbyist registration forms, which are enclosed. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to working with you. Please never hesitate to contact me if we can assist Town of Southwest Ranches in any way. Sincerely, Nelson Diaz Enclosures For Town of Southwest Ranches Date

43 MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Second Budget Hearing Southwest Ranches, Florida Thursday, 6:00 PM September 26, Griffin Road Present: Mayor Jeff Nelson Vice Mayor Steve Breitkreuz Council Member Gary Jablonski Council Member Doug McKay Council Member Freddy Fisikelli Andy Berns, Town Administrator Keith Poliakoff, Town Attorney Erika Santamaria, Town Clerk Martin Sherwood, Town Financial Administrator The Budget Hearing of the Town Council of Southwest Ranches was held at Griffin Road in the Town Council Chambers. The meeting, having been properly noticed, was called to order by Mayor Nelson at 6:10 PM. Attendance was noted by roll call and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nelson announced that this was the second and last of two public hearings held as required by law for the millage rate and budget for Fiscal Year Mayor Nelson explained that for Fiscal Year , there was a change in the percentage in millage over the rolled-back rate and a tax increase was proposed to fund the Fiscal Year budget. He stated that the Town is adopting a millage rate of mills which is greater than the rollback rate of by 3.66%. 4. Administrator provided an introduction to the evening s procedures and any updates since the last budget hearing on September 12, Presentation - The Town Financial Administrator gave a brief PowerPoint presentation on the millage rate and budget. The Town Clerk read the following item by title. 6. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE FOR TAXATION OF REAL PROPERTY LYING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the item for public comment. Newell Hollingsworth addressed the Town Council. The following motion was made by Council Member Jablonski, second by Council Member McKay: MOTION: TO LOWER THE MILLAGE RATE TO

44 Special Council Meeting 2 nd Budget Hearing September 26, 2013 ROLL CALL: Council Member Jablonski, Yes; Mayor Nelson, Yes; Council Member Breitkreuz, No; Council Member Fisikelli, No; Vice Mayor McKay, No; The motion failed 1-4. The following motion was made by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, second by Council Member McKay: MOTION: TO APPROVE THE CURRENT MILLAGE RATE AT ROLL CALL: Council Member McKay, Yes; Council Member Fisikelli, Yes; Council Member Jablonski, Yes; Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, Yes; Mayor Nelson, Yes. The motion passed 5-0. The Town Clerk read the following item by title. 9. Ordinance Second Reading - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES FOR FISCAL YEAR , COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014; PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET BASIS; PROVIDING FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CARRYOVER OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The mayor opened the item for public comment. Newell Hollingsworth addressed the Town Council. The following motion was made by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, second by Council Member McKay: MOTION: TO APPROVE THE FINAL FISCAL BUDGET. ROLL CALL: Council Member McKay, Yes; Council Member Fisikelli, Yes; Council Member Jablonski, Yes; Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, Yes; Mayor Nelson, Yes. The motion passed ADJOURNMENT - There being no additional business, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM. 2 P a g e

45 Special Council Meeting 2 nd Budget Hearing September 26, 2013 Respectfully submitted: Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Adopted by the Town Council on this 10th day of October, Jeff Nelson, Mayor PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES , THE TOWN HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THE AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEECING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT BY THE TOWN FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OF OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW. 3 P a g e

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47 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE TOWN COUNCIL Southwest Ranches, Florida Thursday 7:00 PM September 26, Griffin Road Present: Mayor Jeff Nelson Vice Mayor Steve Breitkreuz Council Member Gary Jablonski Council Member Freddy Fisikelli Council Member Doug McKay Andrew Berns, Town Administrator Keith Poliakoff, Town Attorney Erika Santamaria, Town Clerk Martin Sherwood, Town Financial Administrator Regular Meeting of the Town Council of Southwest Ranches was held at Griffin Road in the Southwest Ranches Council Chambers. The meeting, having been properly noticed, was called to order by Mayor Nelson at 7:05 PM. Attendance was noted by roll call and was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Presentation Lee Rickles, of Sun Bergeron, provided a presentation on the new curbside recycling program. 4. Public Comment The following members of the public addressed the Town Council: Debbie Green, Newell Hollingsworth, Mary Gay Chaples, Dee Schroeder, Manny Hagen, Vince Falletta, Tracey Stathan, and Mike Hanley. 5. Board Reports Mary Gay Chaples provided an oral report on the Recreation, Forestry and Natural Resources Advisory Board. Dee Schroeder provided a brief oral update on the Historical Society. 6. Council Member Comments Council Member Fisikelli introduced the owners of the Faithful Horse and Animal Rescue located in Town and proceeded to discuss what the organization does and the need for volunteers. He also gave an update on the progress at Fishing Hole Park. Council Member Jablonski reminded the public that Rolling Oaks Park will host the annual Halloween Party on October 31 st. He also announced that the Aster Knight Parks Foundation Annual event will take place on November 16 th at the Davie School Museum and the theme is a Hoedown. He also inquired about the adopt-a-street program and possibly moving forward with the program. Vice Mayor Breitkreuz thanked Martin Sherwood, Peter Brill, Andy Berns and Town staff for the preparation of the annual budget and the seamless process. He requested a timeline of construction events at Fishing Hole Park. He also reminded the public that there will be a traffic discussion at Town Hall on October 3 rd at 7:00 p.m.

48 Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2013 Council Member McKay addressed overgrown lots and how it is becoming a nuisance within the Town. He would like to place that item on the Code Enforcement s radar to provide violation notices and have a process in place for overgrown lots. It was the Town Council s general consensus to move forward with the item. Mayor Nelson provided an update on BSO contract negotiations. He hopes to have a proposal from both BSO and the Town of Davie for law enforcement services. 7. Legal Comments The Town Attorney also added an update on BSO contract negotiations. He provided an update on lawsuits against the Town by New Testament. One lawsuit has been dismissed and the other will be heard by a judge shortly. 8. Administration Comments The Town Administrator reported on the negotiations with BSO for law enforcement services. He also introduced Lt. Ron Baranski due to Capt. Canada-Stuck s expedited retirement. The Administrator provided an update on Fishing Hole Park and brief timeline on upcoming construction and development projects. He also presented the Town entrance sign which will be under construction shortly on Griffin Road. 9. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SELECTION COMMITTEE S RECOMMENDATION AND RANKING FOR A FIRE OPERATIONAL STUDY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT, WITH PUBLIC SAFETY SOLUTIONS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDERD AND FIFTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($28,850.00) IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following motion was made by Council Member Fisikelli, seconded by Council Member McKay and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. 10. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA APPROVING THE ELEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES AND SCOTT ISRAEL, SHERIFF OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND TOWN ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDED AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2 P a g e

49 Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2013 The following motion was made by Council Member McKay, seconded by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. 11. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES. FLORIDA, REESTABLISHING THE TOWN COUNCIL S POLICY RELATING TO THE MITIGATION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The following motion was made by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, seconded by Council Member McKay and passed by 4-1 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes; Council Member Fisikelli voting No. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. 12. Discussion Policy on Public Testimony at Public Meetings The Town Attorney provided a background information on this item and advised the Council that items discussed during Town Council meetings are open for public discussion. He also stated that the Town was in full compliance with the Senate Bill Discussion Surplus Volunteer Fire Department Vehicles After some discussion, the following motion was made by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, seconded by Council Member McKay and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO SURPLUS THE RESCUE VEHICLE AND EARMARK PROCEEDS FOR BRUSH TRUCK. The following motion was made by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz, seconded by Council Member McKay and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO ADD-ON TO THE AGENDA A RESOLUTION DECLARING PROCEDURES FOR A CONFLICT RESOLUTION INITIATION WITH BROWARD COUNTY ON THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSOLIDATED E-911 EMERGENCY SERVICES. The Town Attorney read the item by title. Resolution - A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION , FLORIDA STATUTES, DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE TOWN COUNCIL TO INITIATE THE CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 164, FLORIDA STATUTES; FINDING THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS WITH BROWARD COUNTY AS IT RELATES TO THE COUNTY S LEGAL OBLIGATION TO 3 P a g e

50 Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2013 PROVIDE COUNTYWIDE FUNDING FOR E911 COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE TOWN OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AND EFFFECTIVE DATE. The following motion was made by Council Member Fisikelli, seconded by Council Member McKay and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION. 14. Approval of Minutes a. Minutes for September 12, 2013 Budget Hearing b. Minutes for September 12, 2013 Regular Council Meeting The following motion was made by Council Member Fisikelli, seconded by Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and passed by 5-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Council Members Jablonski, Fisikelli, McKay, Vice Mayor Breitkreuz and Mayor Nelson voting Yes. MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12 TH AND SEPTEMBER 26 TH. 15. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Erika Gonzalez-Santamaria, CMC, Town Clerk Adopted by the Town Council on this 10th day of October, Jeff Nelson, Mayor 4 P a g e

51 Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2013 PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES , THE TOWN HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THE AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEECING IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT BY THE TOWN FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OF OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW. 5 P a g e