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DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
JAN UARY 15, 2002
1. Call to order
Mayor Flury called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call:
Present:
Mayor: Pat Flury
Vice-Mayor: Robert Chunn
Commissioners: John Bertino
Bob Mikes
City Attorney: Tom Ansbro
City Manager: Ivan Pato
City Clerk: Charlene Johnson
Absent:
Commissioner: C.K. McElyea
3. Discussion of upcoming legislative session with Senator Steve Geller.
Senator Steve Geller explained that his senate district is quite extensive and that he serves eight (8)
cities in Broward County. Senator Geller has served in the House of Representatives since 1988 and
as Senator since 1998. He is the longest serving Democrat in the delegation and is one of two
Democrats serving as Committee Chairs in the Republican Senate and has managed to maintain very
good bipartisan ties with both parties. Senator Geller presented his extensive National and State
committee memberships and advised that his main office is located in Hallandale City Hall and that he
holds a branch office in La Belle.
In regards to reapportionment of the district boundary lines, Senator Geller explained that Senator
Sanderson is trying to obtain jurisdiction over the airport and Port Everglades of which some areas lie in
Dania Beach. Based on the current district map, Senator Geller expected to serve all areas of Dania
Beach south of 1-595, except for about 1500 people located near the airport and Port Everglades.
Senator Geller advised that the current plan being submitted is S10003 and suggested that the City
contact Senator Webster through a letter or resolution expressing opposition to the City district lines
from being split.
Mayor Flury advised that she had attended the Reapportionment Committee session a number of
months ago and stated the City's opposition to being split. (Resolution No. 2001-185 adopted
September 25, 2001. Senator Geller commented on possible changes that may be made to the House
seats and advised that the House map was due out on January 23 and the Senate map has already
• been distributed.
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Senator Geller commented on the following subjects:
Land Use, Zoning and CRA issues with Broward County.
Senate Budget
Proposed Gambling Revenue Bill
Hurricane issues and Federal/National Disaster Plan
Beach Restoration and Renourishment
State Sales Tax
Senator Geller may be reached evenings or weekends:
1-800-391-3783 pager
954-920-2300 law office
850-487-5097 Senate Office
954-893-5089 local Senate Office
4. Adjournment.
This meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
• CITY CL RK
Approved: February 12, 2002
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