HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-21 Organizational Meeting City Commission Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2022 — 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: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Commissioners: Joyce L. Davis
Lori Lewellen
Lauren Odman—via virtual attendance
City Manager: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM
City Attorney: Eve Boutsis
City Clerk: Thomas Schneider
2. Acceptance of Certification of General Election
2.1 Motion to accept the General Election results from the Broward County Canvassing
Board
Results of the November 8, 2022 Municipal Election:
Mayor: A. J. Ryan IV 2,347 votes
Vice-Mayor: Lori Lewellen 2,035 votes
Jonathan L. Thomas 1,877 votes
Luis Rimoli 1,825 votes
Chickie Brandimarte 1,358 votes
Jessica Speirs 806 votes
Morris Goldwire 758 votes
Vice-Mayor Salvino motioned to accept the Certification of the General Election results
from the Broward County Canvassing Board for the November 8, 2022 Municipal
Election; seconded by Commissioner Lewellen. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Administration of Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials
3.1 Vice-Mayor-Elect Lori Lewellen swearing-in by Pastor Bob Sands, Community Bible
Church
Pastor Bob Sands administered the Oath of Office to Vice-Mayor-Elect Lori Lewellen.
Vice-Mayor Lewellen thanked everyone who turned out to vote and thanked her husband and
numerous others for helping her during her campaign, and noted she is looking forward to
working with the new Mayor and the Team in Dania Beach.
3.2 Mayor-Elect A. J. Ryan IV swearing-in by Skylar Layne Millican
Skylar Layne Millican administered the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect A. J. Ryan IV.
Mayor Ryan said he is proud to be among the ranks of the previous mayors who served the City
and thanked his family, friends and supporters for their love and assistance. He noted the women
trailblazers in the City and his immediate family, and commented on the campaign. He said he
looks forward to serving the City and getting to know the Dania Beach Team, and he recognized
numerous citizens in the audience.
Commissioner Salvino commented on the great job he felt Mayor Ryan will do and thanked
Commissioners James and Odman. He noted he looks forward to working with everyone.
Commissioner James congratulated the successful candidates in this election and noted she
would assist the new Mayor and Commission in any way she can. She added she has enjoyed
being Mayor and it has been life-changing for her.
Commissioner Davis congratulated Mayor Ryan and Vice-Mayor Lewellen, and said she is
happy to have the new Mayor and Vice-Mayor on the Commission. She noted they ran
professional campaigns.
Commissioner James thanked Commissioner Odman for her service and said she should be
proud of her accomplishments as Commissioner.
4. Seating of Elected Officials
Mayor Ryan and Vice-Mayor Lewellen took their seats at the dais.
5. Meeting Schedule
Monday,November 21, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 5:30 p.m. CRA Board Meeting
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. City Commission Meeting
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6. Adjournment
Mayor Ryan adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
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Approved: December 13, 2022
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