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DANIA CITY COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MARCH 16, 1993
THIS MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE MAYOR MIKES
AMERICAN LEGION POSTS 209 AND 304 PRESENTED THE POSTING
OF COLORS FOR THE UNITED STATES FLAG
INVOCATION BY REVEREND LEWIS
I PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: .
Present:
Vice Mayor: Bob Mikes f `
Commissioners: John Bertino t
Bill Hyde
Bobbie Grace
City Manager: Robert Flatley
City Attorney: Frank Adler
City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin
Absent:
Mayor: C.K. McElyea
Introduction of New Commissioners
City Attorney Adler presented the Oaths for the new Commission Candidates: Bob Mikes,
Bobbie Grace and Albert Jones. He advised that with the recent Charter amendment the
highest vote getter will become Mayor and the next highest vote getter will become Vice
a Mayor. The election results designated Bobbie Grace as Mayor and Bob Mikes as Vice Mayor.
Mayor Grace requested a resolution be prepared stating that the City of Dania, the
Commissioners and City Employees appreciate all of the outstanding work that Mayor
McElyea has done for the City of Dania during his years of service and that a resolution be r:'
prepared commending Mary Jo Terminello for being awarded Teacher of the Year in Broward
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Mayor Grace expressed appreciation to those individuals who were responsible for assisting in
placing the two charter questions on the ballot for this election which gave the voters the
opportunity to make the decision on the two issues. She then commended the American
Legion Post 209 and 304 for their presentation.
Responses:
Commissioner Bertino welcomed Albert Jones as the newest member to the Commission and �+
mentioned his desire to work with the Commission on behalf of the City of Dania.
Commissioner Hyde congratulated Mayor Grace and Vice Mayor Mikes along with new
Commissioner, Albert Jones.
Commissioner Jones expressed his appreciation for being given the opportunity to serve
Dania and to all of those who assisted him in this election. Commissioner Jones remembered
past Commissioner Boisey Waiters and Mayor Chester Byrd for being the first African
Americans on the Dania Commission and acknowledged that Mayor Grace is now the first
black female Mayor of Dania. Comments were expressed on his hopes for Dania over the
next four years.
Vice Mayor Mikes mentioned that Dania's financial position was not good four years ago and
that efforts have been made to bring Dania into a more stable financial position. He expressed
his appreciation to all of those individuals who have shown their confidence in him in this
1 election and his desire to continue to try to better the quality of life in Dania.
Mayor Grace reported that this will be the last four year term for her and felt that a Town
Hall Meeting should be conducted every two months so that citizens can express their views
on issues that affect Dania. Mayor Grace mentioned the sacrifices that have been made by her
husband and family members during this election and introduced them to the audience.
Appreciation was then expressed to a number of individuals responsible for her success in this
election. Former Commissioner Jean Cook was also commended for her support.
Announcements by Mayor Grace
Mayor Grace extended a special appreciation to Hollywood Commissioner, Ken Gottlieb.
Vice Mayor Mikes expressed appreciation to and introduced his mother at this time.
Commissioner Jones introduced his mother Mildred Jones, close family members and friends,
numerous individuals, and members of St. Ruth's Baptist Church for their support in his
election.
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Mayor Grace recommended to have Commissioner Bill Hyde represent Dania in Tallahassee
to oppose House Bill 1035. City Manager Flatley mentioned that the grant that Hollywood
received for 1.5 million dollars to build a road in Dania is under review in Tallahassee and that
representatives from Hollywood and Dania are being requested to meet over the neat few
days in Tallahassee. Fie advised that Commissioner Hyde will be in New Orleans during this
time but may be able to attend the meeting in Tallahassee. City Manager Flatley mentioned i
the need for Ft. Lauderdale and Dania to meet with County Administrator, B.Jack Osterholt,
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Commissioners at this meeting. Mayor Grace requested Vice Mayor Mikes to attend on
behalf of the Commission and he agreed.
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MAYOR-COM STONER
CITY CLERK- AUDITOR
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AGENDA
DANIA CITY COMMISSION
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
MARCH 16, 1993
8: 00 P.M.
Call to Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mayor C. K. McElyea
Invocation
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Pledge of Allegiance
Induction of New Commissioners. . . . .City Attorney Frank Adler
y ! Seating of Mayor, Vice-Mayor & Commissioners
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Responses : E '
Commissioner Bertino
Commissioner Hyde
Commissioner Jones
Vice-Mayor Mikes
Mayor Grace
Announcements by Mayor Grace
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