MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION, CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2005, AT 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Cooper called the meeting to order at 1:43 p.m.; and City Clerk McGough called the roll, as follows:
PRESENT:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian, Mayor Cooper, City Attorney Jove; City Manager Good, City Clerk McGough
1.Installation of newly-elected Mayor and City Commissioners and election of a Vice-Mayor. (see backup)
P R O C E D U R E S
- Certification of Election Results by the City Commission (Motion to accept Certification).
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO ACCEPT
CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
- Remarks by Mayor Cooper
Mayor Cooper thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as HallandaleBeach’s first Mayor Elected-at- Large as well as the first female Mayor to be elected this way. Mayor Cooper thanked her husband and family for all of the support and extra time they. She stated that she looked forward to conquering the new tasks ahead with the City Manager and commented on the cohesiveness of the City Commission.
Remarks by Commissioner Ross
Commissioner Ross spoke about learning more about the growing and changing community throughout her campaign. She stated that the City Administration has many projects working at one time and many take long periods to reach completion in order to be carried out correctly the first time.
Remarks by Commissioner Schiller
Commissioner Schillerthanked everyone who had supported and encouraged her. She stated that she is pleased and excited to begin her new term.
- Administration of the Oath of Office by the City Clerk and presentation of Certification of Election for the newly-elected Mayor and Commissioners.
The Oaths of Office were administered and Certificates of Election were presented.
Vice-Mayor Julian presented a certificate to Mayor Cooper in recognition of her being the first
Mayor in HallandaleBeach history to be directly elected by the people.
- Newly-elected Mayor and Commissioners assume seats on the Commission.
Newly-elected Officials assumed their prior seats.
E.Election of the Vice-Mayor
- Mayor calls for Nominations for the Office of Vice-Mayor. No second required.
Commissioner Schiller nominated William Julian for Vice-Mayor.
- Motion that nominations be closed.
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
- City Clerk will poll the Commission in alphabetical order for the election of a Vice-Mayor.
The Commission was polled and William Julian was elected unanimously.
- City Clerk announces person who has been elected Vice-Mayor.
William Julian is announced as Vice- Mayor to serve a two year term.
- Presentation of Plaque to Vice-Mayor Julian.
Mayor Cooper presented a plaque to Vice Mayor Julian in recognition of his service as Vice Mayor.
The meeting recessed at 2:23 pm.
The meeting reconvened at2:31 pm.
PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMARY REPORT
Report presented.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 1:30 P.M.)
2.PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERTAINING TO CITY BUSINESS
Mr. Bert Abell, 221 SW 5th Ave, recommended that if the City Commission decides to change the name of HallandaleBeach’s Southwest Section that the name of SunsetPark be selected.
Mr. Sheldon Shaffer and Mr. Mark Casall, The Starting Place, informed the City Commission on the different programs that are available at their facility and extended an invitation for the City Commission to have a tour.
CONSENT AGENDA
3.Request Commission to authorize R.J. Behar & Company to continue providing
construction management services for the drainage improvements to west of US 1
project in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. If approved, authorize reallocation of funds as discussed in the backup report. (Staff: Director, DPW/Utilities &
Engineering)(see backup) CAD 30/01
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, TO AUTHORIZE. The
motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
NOTE:FENCING OR OTHER BARRIER TO BE ERECTED TO COUNTER BLOWING DIRT IF
NEEDED. CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH GULFSTREAM.
CITY BUSINESS
4.Dedication of Plaque in Memory of Police Chief Lee. (Vice-Mayor Julian)(see backup)
Plaque presented to Chief Magill to display on Memorial Wall in the Police Department Lobby. Vice-Mayor Julian stated that any photograph of Mr. Clyde Dixon who was involved in forming a posse to find Police Chief Lee’s killer should be provided to the City Commission.
5.Report from Code Enforcement Board. (Presented by Rev. Joe Johnson, Chairman)
TO BE HEARD AT 2:00 P.M.
Report presented.
Mayor Cooper requested a comprehensive review of the codes to determine if
changes are warranted. This will be discussed during Planning/Scheduling session.
6.Consideration of granting the State of Florida a Perpetual Easement for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a mast arm traffic signal at the intersection of Pembroke Road and NW 8th Avenue. If approved, authorize the appropriate official to execute theperpetual easement as required on behalf of the City. (Staff: Director, DPW/Utilities& Engineering)(see backup) CAD 33A/01
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO APPROVE. The
motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
- Consideration of selecting four members for the Civil Service Board for two year terms expiring March 31, 2007. (Staff: Director, Personnel/Labor Relations)(see backup)
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GIBBONS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO APPROVE FOUR
EXISTING MEMBERS. The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
8.A Resolution of the City of Hallandale BeachFlorida, Authorizing the Application for
Funding under the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency
Management for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. (Staff: Director,
DPW/Utilities & Engineering)(see backup)
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY VICE MAYOR JULIAN, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by roll call vote, as follows.
AYES:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian, Mayor
Cooper.
NAYS:None.
9.A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Supporting America’s Armed Forces in the War by Supporting Florida Senate Bill 0072 to Provide Matching Grants to Private Sector Employers that Pay Wages to Employees while serving in the United States Armed Forces Reserves or the Florida National Guard and the Legislation on a National Level presently Sponsored by Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana Providing for Similar Relief. (Commissioner Gibbons)(see backup)
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION. The motion carried by roll call vote, as follows.
AYES:Commissioners Gibbons, Ross, and Schiller; Vice-Mayor Julian, Mayor
Cooper.
NAYS:None.
10.Consideration of Scheduling the April 5, 2005RegularCity Commission Meeting on
April 4, 2005. (City Manager) (see backup)
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ROSS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER SCHILLER, TO APPROVE
SCHEDULING OF THE FIRSTREGULARCITY COMMISSION MEETINGIN APRIL ON APRIL 4, 2005.
The motion carried by voice vote, 5/0.
NOTE:PUBLIC TO BE NOTIFIED OF DATE CHANGE
- MONTHLY REPORTS
Mayor Cooper stated that a Post-Election Workshop should be held in order to review topics such as, Campaign Signs, communications, combining precincts and designated dates for elections.
NOTE:THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE TO BE NOTIFIED TO ATTEND
WORKSHOP. ELECTION COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED BY THE CITY
MANAGER’S OFFICE AND WILL BE PROVIDED.
- OTHER
Commissioner Gibbons thanked City Manager Good for his excellent presentation to the new community of WestPark regarding the role and importance of a City Manager. City Manager Good noted City employees will be providing technical assistance on a volunteer basis to WestPark to assist in the establishment of the government.
NOTE:COMMISSION AGREED TO OFFER TEMPORARY USE OF THE CHAMBERS TO WEST
PARK FOR CONDUCT OF THEIR MEETINGS.
Vice-Mayor Julian discussed his recent trip to WashingtonD.C. and advised a formal report was forthcoming.
Commissioner Ross noted a Landlord-Tenant Workshop will be held on March 29, 2005 in the Commission Chambers. City Manager Good stated the workshop has been advertised.
Mayor Coopernoted Comcast Cable was continuing to have technical deficiencies in their services to subscribers. (UPDATE CMD 001/05) She further noted issues affecting the City which were being addressed by the Broward County Commission, including the possibility of capping TIF payments to CRAs.
She requested for staff to contact the School Board and request a time for a member of the City Commission to address the Board regarding the super session issue. She further requested that members of the Education Committee become active in the Super Session issue.
City Manager Good and Assistant City Manager Naftal provided information about BrowardCounty’s Beach Re-Nourishment Preconstruction Meeting. On May 7, 2005 the construction will begin at the CountyLine and work northward in 500 foot segments. The County will be responsible for providing personnel to keep people safe during the entire process. HallandaleBeach will hold a City Preconstruction Meeting before May 7th, 2005.
NOTE:REPRESENTATIVES FROM COUNTY AND FROM BEACH RENOURISHMENT
CONTRACTOR TO ATTEND MEETING REGARDING BEACH CONDITIONS AND
RENOURISHMENT
City Manager Good advised BrowardCounty has a new Affordable Housing representative.
NOTE:BROWARDCOUNTY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING REPRESENTATIVE, JOE KOCY, TO BE PLACED ON APRIL 4TH COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA FOR INTRODUCTION AS A TIME CERTAIN ITEM.
The meeting recessed at 4:05 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 6:03 pm.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (to be heard at 6:00 P.M.)
Commissioner Ross was not present.
- PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERTAINING TO CITY BUSINESS
Ms. Sandra Hammond, 900 NE 12 Ave, Chair, Human Services Board, addressed the City Commission regarding concerns with the construction at the HepburnCenter.
City Manager Good stated the permitting process had delayed certain items and that the construction should be complete within 30 days.
City Manager Good informed he had spoken with the City’s lobbyist regarding status of State legislation in areas of Home Rule, Gambling, and Growth Management and that he would be traveling to Tallahassee next week to address the Legislature on specific issues of importance to the City. The Mayor will be accompanying the City Manager.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
6:11 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
RECORDING SECRETARY:Tarah Toohil
APPROVED BY COMMISSION:______
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