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Minutes 03-12-98 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1998, AT 6:00 P.M. PRESENT Gerald "Jerry" Taylor, Mayor .]amie -ritcomb, Vice Mayor Matt Bradley, Commissioner Shirley _]askiewicz, Commissioner Henderson Tillman, Commissioner Kerry Willis, City Manager Jim Cherof, City Attorney Sue Kruse, City Clerk I. OPENINGS: Call to Order - Mayor Gerald Taylor Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Matt Bradley Mayor Taylor called the special meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. Commissioner Bradley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. C. Agenda Approval - AdditiOns, Deletions, Corrections, Adoption There being no additions, deletions, or corrections to the agenda, Commissioner .laskiewicz moved to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner 'lqllman seconded the motion that carried 5-0. Election Issues Motion Canvassing and declaration of certified election returns from General Election held on March 10, 1998 ~, Commissioner Bradley moved to accept the returns. Vice Mayor Titcomb seconded the motion with congratulations. The motion carried 5-0. III. PUBLIC AUDIENCE: None IV. PRESENTATION/ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECZATZON OF SERVICE TO MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS City Clerk Sue Kruse presented plaques in appreciation of the many hours of dedicated service to Lhe City of Boynton Beach from 1997 to :[998 to Mayor Taylor, Vice Mayor Titcomb, Commissioner .]askiewicz and Commissioner Ti,man. She announced that Commissioner Bradley was recognized and presented with his plaque at the regular City Commission meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, :L998. MEETING MINUTES SPECLAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA MARCH 12, 1998 a. Remarks by: Mayor 3erry Taylor Mayor Taylor thanked Vice Mayor Titcomb for filling in for him many times during the past year and performing in an outstanding manner. Mayor Taylor welcomed back Commissioner Tillman who ran a picture-perfect campaign and set the tone for campaigns in the City of Boynton Beach. Commissioner lillman was very effective .in selling himself on the issues and the community responded. Mayor Taylor said he has worked with Commissioner Bradley over the past three years and feels he has always had the best interests of the community in mind when voting on the issues. He commended Commissioner Bradley for standing on his values. He has served the community well and will be missed. Mayor Taylor wished him well. Remarks by: Vice Mayor Titcomb Vice Mayor Titcomb said he has immensely enjoyed the experience of working on this Commission. This Commission has been a harmonious and cooperative team that is getting the job done. He looks forward to continuing his job for the City. He wished his fellow Commissioners and Commissioner Bradley all the best in future endeavors, and wished Commissioner Nellie Denahan the best in working together with the Commissioners to make this City the best it can be. Remarks by: Commissioner Shirley 3askiewicz Commissioner Jaskiewicz expressed sadness about Commissioner Bradley's departure. She reminded everyone that prior to being elected in 1995, she made a statement that if she, Jerry Taylor and Sid Rosen were elected and joined Matt Bradley and Lynne Matson, the City would have the closest thing to a "dream team" anyone could ever imagine. The dream turned out to be a vision and the vision is becoming a reality. She thanked Commissioner Bradley for the honor and privilege of serving with him. The City of Boynton Beach has had many good Commissioners and Mayors, but it is rare to find an entire Commission that can work together. Commissioner .laskiewicz feels the job Commissioner Bradley will be assuming in Evergreen, Colorado reflects the integrity of Commissioner and Mrs. Bradley. She congratulated them both and asks the Lord's blessings on Commissioner Bradley in his endeavor. Remarks by: Commissioner Henderson Tillman Commissioner Tillman said he won a good fight because he has always believed in the consent of the governed. He is proud of the fact that the people of Boynton Beach spoke and reelected him to serve. Commissioner Tillman has been elated to work with a strong group of people who are getting the job done. There is a job to be done and he wants to continue to see the work come to fruition. Commissioner Tillman explained that Commissioner Bradley spoke at his church a number of years ago. At that time, he knew Commissioner Bradley had the integrity to do great things. He is proud to know him and to have had the opportunity to work with him. He wished Commissioner Bradley the best and prays that God continues to bestow his blessings on him. 2 MEE'rrNG MINUTES SPECLAL CITY COMMISSION MEE'r~NG BOYNTON BEACH, FLORZDA MARCH 12, 1998 Remarks by: Commissioner Matt Bradley Commissioner Bradley thanked the Commissioners for their kind words and explained that this is a time he has both dreaded and looked forward to. Working in this City has been an incredible experience. The City is now taken seriously across the County and across the State. That is the result of the cooperative efforts of this Commission. The City is in a springboard position. However, there are organizational and individual agendas. When efforts are parallel community-wide, we will achieve sustainable change..Reaching goals will require that the City leaders are united and the organizations find a way to build consensus. We are headed in the right direction but must be sure we can put our sights on the goals that came out of the planning group. Commissioner Bradley thanked the residents of the City for placing their trust in him. He also thanked the City employees for going above and beyond the call of duty. Tn addition, he thanked the City Commissioners for partnering with him. He asked that he and his wife be remembered in everyone's prayers. V. ADMI'NISTRATi'ON OF OATHS OF OFFICE/REMARKS Standing near the American Flag, City Clerk Sue Kruse administered the Oaths of Office to Commissioner Nellie Denahan. Commissioner Denahan took her place at the dais. City Clerk Sue Kruse administered the Oaths of Office to Commissioner Tillman. He took his place at the dais. A. Commissioner Nellie Denahan Commissioner Denahan is proud, honored, and overwhelmed by the support of the community. She thanked the voting citizens and everyone behind the scenes. She particularly appreciated the endorsement of the City's firefighters. She feels privileged to work with this Commission and hopes she can carry the torch pasSed along to her by Commissioner Bradley. She especially thanked her husband .led, three children Joshua, Jordan and Tyler, and her extended family that includes Pearl, Lee and Bruce Black. Commissioner Denahan said she is committed to achieving many things in the City while honoring God and the citizens of Boynton Beach. B. Commissioner Henderson Tillman Commissioner Tillman thanked all of the candidates who ran in the recent election because they helped him strengthen his resolve to be a Commissioner in Boynton Beach. He worked with very good people who included IVlr. & Mrs. Larry Thomas and IVlargaret .lohnson. He thanked his wife and family. Commissioner Tillman explained that he received grassroots support during this election and he worked very hard to run a good campaign. This was an important step in making Boynton Beach a better place. He would like to see this type of campaigning in every election. Commissioner Tiliman is very happy to be able to work with his fellow Commissioners as the City moves forward in making visions a reality. MEET'rNG M'rNUTES SPECI'AL C'rTY COMM'rSS1'ON MEET'rNG BOYNTON BEACH, FLORTDA MARCH 12, 1998 VT. SELECT~ON OF VTCE MAYOR Commissioner Denahan moved to nominate Commissioner .laskiewicz as Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor '~tcomb seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Titcomb reported that the position of Vice Mayor is demanding. Being in his own business permitted him to meet that demand. He is hopeful that whoever becomes the next Vice Mayor understands the commitment, time and energy that is needed to do a good job. With no additional nominations, Mayor Taylor closed the nominations and polled the vote. The motion carried 5-0. VT?. ADMZNTSTRATZON OF OATH OF OFFTCE TO VTCE MAYOR/REMARKS City Clerk Sue Kruse administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Shirley .laskiewicz. Vice Mayor ~laskiewicz extended her thanks and acknowledged that the duties associated with this position are difficult. VTIZ, ANNOUNCEMENTS Visions 20/20 Planning Study Workshop being held at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Program Room (Community Redevelopment Agency) Mayor Taylor made this announcement. TX. NEW Bus'rNESS: A. Proposed Resolution No. R98-54 Re: Adoption of Robert's Rules of Order Attorney Cherof read Proposed Resolution No. R98-54 by title only. Motion Commissioner Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R98-54 as read. Vice Mayor .laskiewicz seconded the motion that carried 5-0. B. Proposed Resolution No. R98-55 Re: Establishing Roll Call Voting Attorney Cherof read Proposed Resolution No. R98-55 by title only. I~IEETTNG f4TNUTES SPECTAL C~Y CO[4[4TSSTON f4EET~NG BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORZDA I~IARCH 12~ 1998 f4otion Commissioner Titcomb moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R98-55. Tillman seconded the motion that carried 5-0. Mayor Taylor invited everyone to participate in a reception in the City Hall Lobby. X. AD3OURNMENT There being no further business to come adjourned at 6:45 p.m. A'I-rEST: lerk City Clerk (One Tape) Commissioner before the Commission, the meeting properly ~"VJ'ce Mayor /, /,,,,. . ~ Comr~issioner Co/~/~is~ner