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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 Minutes of Organization Meeting 2 Dania Beach City Commission Monday,November 21,2022—6:00 p.m. 6. Adjournment Mayor Ryan adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m. ATTEST: ;i 0 BF,4� Q' i /(4,9-11,10f4 X'1,vit," II • • ; ____ THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC \ to V. // ARCHIBAL a J. R\'AN IV CITY CLERK `> q , MAYOR N.iiSHEO4/ Approved: December 13, 2022 Minutes of Organization Meeting 3 Dania Beach City Commission Monday,November 21,2022—6:00 p.m.