HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Organization Meeting - November 21, 2016 MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2016 — 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Mayor Salvino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Vice-Mayor: Albert C. Jones
Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte
Bobbie H. Grace
City Manager: Robert Baldwin
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
City Clerk: Louise Stilson
2. Dania Pointe Presentation
Robert Shapiro, Terry Salzman, and Peter Flint presented to each Commissioner a
commemorative plaque of a rendering of a bronze plaque that will be installed at the Dania
Pointe development, Phase I. Mr. Shapiro thanked the Commission and City staff for their
assistance.
Mayor Salvino allowed Vice-Mayor Jones a few minutes to say his goodbyes.
Vice-Mayor Jones noted it has been his pleasure to have served the City.
City Manager Baldwin congratulated the candidates who ran for office and said he looks forward
to working with the new Commission. He commended the seated Commission for their
successes during the past four years. He presented a pen to Vice-Mayor Jones. He welcomed
the new Commission and noted he looks forward to working with each of them.
City Attorney Ansbro echoed the City Manager's comments.
3. Acceptance of Certification of General Election
3.1 Motion to accept the General Election results from the Broward County Canvassing
Board
Results of the November 8, 2016 Municipal Election:
Mayor: Tamara James 4,882 votes
Vice-Mayor: Bill Harris 3,443 votes
Commissioner Chickie Brandimarte 2,668 votes
Lori Lewellen 2,654 votes
Albert C. Jones 2,562 votes
Referendum Ballot Questions:
#1 Vote required for expenditure of funds exceeding One Million Dollars
Yes: 7,696 No: 2,278
#2 Vote required for agreements involving the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Yes: 6,851 No: 3,266
#3 Repeal of City Commission Term Limits
Yes: 4,014 No: 5,946
#4 Election of Vice-Mayor for a Two-Year Term
Yes: 7,501 No: 2,431
#5 Absence from Regular Commission Meetings
Yes: 7,927 No: 2,293
#6 Vote require to waive qualifications for appointment of City Manager
Yes: 5,601 No: 4,493
#7 Filling of vacancies on the City Commission
Yes: 6,260 No: 3,467
#8 Qualifications of Appraiser for sale of City surplus real property
Yes: 3,977 No: 5,843
#9 Procedures and restrictions on leases of City owned real property
Yes: 6,835 No: 2,724
#10 Maximum contract term for a City Garbage Disposal Contract
Yes: 8,254 No: 1,913
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Commissioner Grace motioned to accept the Certification of the General Election results
from the Broward County Canvassing Board for the November 8, 2016 Municipal
Election; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 4-
0 Roll Call vote:
Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Jones Yes
Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor Salvino Yes
Vice-Mayor Jones left the dais.
4. Administration of Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials
City Clerk Stilson administered the Oath of Office to the newly Elected Officials.
5. Seating of Elected Officials
Commissioner Brandimarte noted she has faith that this Commission will work well together.
Vice-Mayor Harris thanked everyone who turned out to vote, and noted he is very grateful to his
family.
Mayor James thanked everyone for being a part of history in her life. She believes this is her
purpose and the reason why she is here. She especially thanked her mother, and noted former
Mayor Duke and Commissioner Grace are her inspiration for being here. She added Patrick
Phipps was the unsung hero of this campaign, and she is filled with gratitude and is overjoyed to
be here. She is confident this team will work together and will move us forward in a positive
light.
Commissioner Grace commented she is proud of Dania Beach with their diversity. She is
eternally grateful for them listening to her leadership.
Commissioner Salvino said he is very happy to still be on the Commission. He has worked hard
and is happy to continue to do what is best for Dania Beach.
6. Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, December 7, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. Abatement Hearing
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
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7. Adj ournment
Mayor James adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
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Approved: December 13, 2016
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