Loading...
Minutes 03-11-93MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COI~ISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAHBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, HARCH 11, 1993 AT 5:00 P,M. PRESENT Arline Weiner, Mayor Jose Aguila, Commissioner Edward Harmening, Commissioner Robert Walshak, Commissioner J. Scott Miller, City Manager James Cherof, City Attorney Sue Kruse, City Clerk OPENINGS: A. Call To Order Mayor Weiner called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Vice Mayor Matson will not be in attendance due to pending surgery on March 12, 1993. B. Invocation - Moment of Silent Prayer A moment of silent prayer was observed. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Joshua Katz The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Commissioner Katz' son, Joshua. D. Agenda Approval: 1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections 2. Adoption Commissioner Harmening moved the adoption of the agenda as presented. Commissioner Aguila seconded the motion which carried unanimously. E. Announcements: 1. Next Regular City Commission Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 16, 1993 Mayor Weiner made this announcement. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: Wllda Searcy, 402 NE 13th Avenues spoke of the proposed high school in Boynton Beach and discrimination. She accused Commissioner Harmening of rezoning the Black when he was Mayor of Boynton Beach. Commissioner Harmening stated it is completely untrue that he has ever rezoned the area Mrs. Searcy mentioned. Ms. Parker confirmed that the School Board meeting on March 17, 1993 will address Poinciana School and the meeting on April 7, 1993 will address the high school. - 1- HINUTES - SPECIAL CITY COHHISSION HEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA HARCH 11, 1993 NEW BUSINESS: A. Accept resignation from Davtd Katz, Comnunlty Redevelopment Advlsory Board Commissioner Aguila moved to accept Mr. Katz' resignation from the Community Redevelopment Advisory Board. Commissioner Walshak seconded the motion which carried unanimously. B. Canvass and accept general electton returns from Tuesday, Hatch 9, 1993 City Clerk Sue Kruse announced that the election results were certified by the Supervisor of Elections. They are as follows: For Ha~or: Edward Harmening - 3,232 David Floering - 1,552 Dee Zibelli - 1,418 Gene Moore - 1,011 Robert Brown - 368 For Co~lsslon Seat In District I: David Katz - 3,781 Shirley Stevens - 3,440 For Coemlsslon Sea~t Jose Aguila - 4,097 Lee Wische - 2,548 Robert Grieco - 719 Bond Proposition for the High School: 1,870 For the Bond 4,787 Against the Bond Hotton Commissioner Harmening moved to accept the certified election returns from Jackie Winchester's Office from the general election held on March 9, 1993. Commissioner Aguila seconded the motion which carried unanimously. C. Proclan~tton - Run-Off Election - March 23, 1993 Mayor Weiner read a Proclamation declaring a run-off election to be held in the City of Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, on March 23, 1993, to elect a Mayor to serve a two-year term. The voting hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and the polling places are designated in the Proclamation. -2- HINUTES - SPECIAL CITY COHHISSION #EETIHG BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA HARCH 11, 1993 Ho~lon Commissioner Harmening moved to accept the Proclamation. Commissioner Aguila seconded the motion which carried unanimously. PRESENTATIONIACKNOWLEDGEHENT AND APPRECIATIOH OF SERVICE TO COMMISSIONER JOSE AGUILAAND COMMISSIONER ED HA~-~NING Mayor Weiner and City Manager Miller presented plaques to both Commissioners in appreciation of their many hours of dedicated service to the City of Boynton Beach during the years 1991 to 1993. Commissioner Aguila deferred his remarks until later in the meeting. Commissioner Harmening stated it has been a pleasure serving the City and its residents and working with the Commissioners. There have been numerous problems faced by the City which have been solved in a generally-accepted manner. He looks forward to serving the City and its residents as Mayor. Commissioner Harmening left the dais. ADHINISTRATION OF OATHS OF OFFICE TO: Cont~l$$1oner Jose A~ula City Clerk Sue Kruse administered the Oath of Office and the Oath of Loyalty to Commissioner Aguila. Co~nl$$1one~ David ~atz City Clerk Sue Kruse administered the Oath of Office and the Oath of Loyalty to Commissioner David Katz. Commissioner Katz took his place at the dais. REHARKS I~or Arllnegelner Mayor Weiner deferred her comments until a later meeting. Jose Agutla Commissioner Aguila announced his pleasure with being reelected. He felt he ran a good, clean campaign and was rewarded by the citizens who felt he had done a good job. In the next two years, he will do his best to represent all of the citizens of Boynton Beach in a dignified manner. -3- MINUTES - SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA NARCH 11, 1993 Co~nls$1oner Davtd Katz Commissioner Katz congratulated Shirley Stevens for an excellent campaign and hopes she continues her service to the City. He thanked the residents of Boynton Beach for voting. He thanked his campaign workers, supporters and the press for treating his campaign with courtesy and fairness. He spoke of two special people who impacted his life; namely, his mother-in-law and his aunt. He introduced his parents, wife and two sons. He looks forward to serving all of Boynton Beach and serving with the Commission in an effort to positively move the City toward the 21st century. Co~tsstoner Robert Walshak Commissioner Walshak congratulated both Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Commissioner Katz moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:22 p.m. Commissioner Aguila seconded the motion which carried unanimously. THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH Mayor ATTEST: City ~l'e rk ecretary ) Vice Mayor Commissioner Commi ssi oner Commissioner -4-