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AGENDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
CHARTER REVIEW BOARD
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Charter Review Board Procedural Items
Attendance and absences
Removal from Board
Quorum
Voting
3. Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2015 Organizational Meeting
4. Suggested items for Charter Review Board review:
Change election date back to March
Change residency requirements from 1 year to 4-6 years
How to replace a commissioner when one leaves
Definition of excused absence for commissioners
Commissioner leaving meeting early – excused absence
Donations to non-profits – cap donations and require audited financial report
City Board members must list home addresses, not work addresses
P & Z Board should approve all developments in the City
Consequences for commission violation of Charter provisions
Sale of public property/lease of public property
Other Board member suggestions
5. Select items for discussion and review for next meeting
6. Designation of time and date for regular meetings
7. Public Comments
8. Adjournment
MINUTES
DANIA BEACH CHARTER REVIEW BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015 – 6:00 P.M.
City Attorney Ansbro called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
1. Self Introductions
Present:
Lisa Duke Carolyn Jones
Joe Van Eron David Clark
Charlotte Sloboda Betty Sokol (Alternate)
Gail Davison (Alternate) Derrick Hankerson
Anne Castro Chris Barile (Alternate)
Bruce Hannover (Alternate) Terry Hale-Hicks - arrived at 6:25 p.m.
Tom Ansbro, City Attorney Louise Stilson, City Clerk
Absent:
Rae Sandler (excused) Michael Kassower
2. General discussion on purpose of the board and process to follow – City Attorney Ansbro
City Attorney Ansbro noted the main reason for convening the Charter Review Board was to
address the problem the Commission had in filling the recent vacancy on the City Commission.
He distributed a copy of Ordinance #2010-029, which included the referendum ballot questions
recommended by the 2009-2010 Charter Review Board, for the current board’s review and
information. He will provide them a copy of the old charter.
City Attorney Ansbro cautioned the members that they are subject to the Sunshine Law and
cannot communicate with one another regarding the Charter outside of scheduled meetings.
Board members may speak to the Commissioners about items provided another board member is
not present, and provided that the Commissioner is not used as a means to share the information
with another Board member. He clarified the Broward County Ethics Ordinance also applies to
this Board because it was included in the Resolution establishing the Board.
Joe Van Eron requested clarification that 6 members would constitute a quorum, and that the
board had a 90 day window to make their recommendations to the City Commission.
City Attorney Ansbro noted that ballot questions will be on the November 2016 ballot.
Gail Davison requested an explanation on the status of alternate members, and if they are
required to attend all meetings. She also questioned what an excusable absence was.
David Clark questioned if alternates could fill vacancies for regular members who were
appointed by a different commissioner, and if alternates could participate in discussions. His
opinion was that alternates should participate in the discussions.
City Attorney Ansbro responded that the Board will establish their ground rules.
3. Election of Chairperson
Anne Castro nominated Joe Van Eron; seconded by David Clark. The action passed
unanimously.
4. Election of Vice-Chairperson
Betty Sokol nominated Chris Barile; seconded by Anne Castro. Mr. Barile pointed out that he is
an alternate member and cannot be the Vice-Chairperson.
Lisa Duke nominated Charlotte Sloboda; seconded by Anne Castro.
Terry Hale-Hicks arrived at 6:25 p.m.
Betty Sokol nominated Anne Castro; seconded by Carolyn Jones.
Three members voted for Charlotte Sloboda: Lisa Duke, Terry Hale-Hicks and Charlotte
Sloboda.
The remaining members voted for Anne Castro, with the exception of Anne Castro who
refrained from voting.
Anne Castro was appointed as the Vice-Chairperson.
5. Designation of time and date for regular meetings
The Board members discussed possible meeting schedules and agreed they should meet twice a
month, but deferred setting a definitive schedule.
The next meeting will be Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., in the 2nd Floor Conference
Room.
6. Comments/Suggestions
City Attorney Ansbro noted that he will amend the resolution to extend the time to make a
recommendation to the Commission to 6 months, minimum.
David Clark confirmed that alternates will only sit for vacancies of their Commissioner
appointments.
Anne Castro confirmed that alternates will participate in discussions.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
Approved: April 16, 2015
Joe Van Eron, Chairperson