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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes of Organization Meeting - Monday, November 19, 2018 MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 - 6:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order/Roll Call Mayor James called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor: Tamara James Vice-Mayor: Bill Harris Commissioners: Chickie Brandimarte Bobbie H. Grace Marco A. Salvino, Sr. City Manager: Robert Baldwin City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro City Clerk: Thomas Schneider 2. 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 6, 2018 Municipal Election: Mayor: Lori Lewellen 2,955 votes Vice-Mayor: Lauren Odman 2,817 votes Marco A. Salvino, Sr. 2,730 votes Tony Suriani 1,228 votes Herbert Goldwire 981 votes Rich Aube 723 votes Commissioner Grace motioned to accept the Certification of the General Election results from the Broward County Canvassing Board for the November 6, 2018 Municipal Election; seconded by Commissioner Brandimarte. The motion carried on the following 5- 0 Roll Call vote: Commissioner Brandimarte Yes Vice-Mayor Harris Yes Commissioner Grace Yes Mayor James Yes Commissioner Salvino Yes Commissioner Salvino thanked everyone who voted for him, noted it was an honor to have served for four years, and wished the newly elected officials and the City well. Commissioner Grace thanked the residents of Dania Beach for allowing her to serve the City. She also thanked key individuals in her campaigns over the years and the present Commission for working so well together. Lastly, she thanked City staff and the two newly elected officials. Commissioner Brandimarte noted the former Commissioners will still be friends and thanked everyone for attending tonight's meeting. She congratulated the newly elected officials and looks forward to successful years ahead. Vice-Mayor Harris congratulated the newly elected officials and thanked the citizens for their trust in the elected officials. There is a bright future in the City of Dania Beach. Mayor James noted it has been an honor to be Mayor for the past two years and congratulated the two newly elected officials. She looks forward to working with the new Commission and spoke of how much Commissioner Grace has taught her. She hopes she has made the residents proud. City Manager Baldwin acknowledged past Commissioners in the audience and thanked everyone who ran for the City Commission this year. He thanked Mayor James, Vice-Mayor Harris and Commissioner Brandimarte and looks forward to working together in the future. He noted he would miss Commissioner Salvino and thanked Commissioner Grace for her support, and presented pens to both of them. He welcomed the new Commission and noted he looks forward to working with each of them. City Attorney Ansbro reiterated what he said at the last Commission meeting about Commissioners Grace and Salvino regarding their service and commitment to Dania Beach. He also thanked Mayor James,Vice-Mayor Harris and Commissioner Brandimarte. 4. Administration of Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials City Clerk Schneider administered the Oath of Office to the newly Elected Officials. Mayor Lewellen thanked Commissioners Grace and Salvino for their service and friendship, and thanked everyone in attendance at tonight's meeting. She noted she and Vice-Mayor Odman have already been working, meeting with City staff and others in order to hit the ground running. She thanked her family, friends and supporters for their help during the campaign. Vice-Mayor Odman noted she is honored to be serving on the Commission and spoke of the record number of women who ran for and were elected to office this year. She thanked the past Commissions for serving the community well and thanked her family for their love and support. She also thanked the residents who voted for her for believing in her vision and ability to be a leader. Minutes of Organization Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Monday,November 19,2018—6:00 p.m. Commissioners Grace and Salvino left the dais. 5. Seating of Elected Officials Mayor Lewellen and Vice-Mayor Odman took their seats at the dais. 6. Meeting Schedule Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. CRA Board Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting 7. Adjournment Mayor Lewellen adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. ATTEST: • t THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC q�E,$�EO� RI W L E N CITY CLERK MAYOR Approved: December 11, 2018 Minutes of Organization Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Monday,November 19,2018—6:00 p.m.