Minutes 01-16-15 Reconsider TravelMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN COMMISSION
CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2015, AT 12:00 NOON
PRESENT
Jerry Taylor, Mayor
Joseph Casello, Vice Mayor
Michael M. Fitzpatrick, Commissioner
ABSENT
David T. Merker, Commissioner
Mack McCray, Commissioner
1. OPENINGS
A. Call to order - Mayor Jerry Taylor
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 12 noon.
Invocation
Mayor Taylor gave a short invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Vice Mayor Casello led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
None.
Motion
2. Adoption
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Judith A. Pyle, Deputy City Clerk
Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved to approve the agenda. Vice Mayor Casello seconded the
motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
JANURY 16, 2015
2. OTHER
A. Reconsideration of vote on Commission travel to Tallahassee on January 20 -21, 2015
Motion
Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved to reconsider. Vice Mayor Casello seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Motion
Commissioner Fitzpatrick moved to rescind Commissioner Merker's dunding to go to
Tallahassee. Vice Mayor Casello seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Casello commented if Commissioner Merker decides to pay his own way to
Tallahassee on the dates, he will be in no way or form a representative of the City at that time.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick agreed to the amendment.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick explained after considering his vote the night before, he realized he
lumped two separate situations together and treated them the same way. He clarified he is in
favor of due process and one is not guilty until proven, so he was not in favor of doing anything
punitive until the investigation was over.
Commissioner Fitzpatrick commented this was a different situation. It was lobbying on behalf
of the City in Tallahassee and it was very important for the City to put its best foot forward. He
pointed out whether or not Commissioner Merker was guilty of anything at this point in time, he
would be a terrible ambassador for the City. The Commissioners need to do their best in
Tallahassee and Commissioner Merker would not be up to the task due to the cloud hanging
over his head and his mental state. He expressed it was not good logic for the City to send
him to Tallahassee at this time.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS - None
4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at the
discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on
the level of business coming before the City Commission)
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SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
5. ADMINISTRATIVE - None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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JANURY 16, 2015
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at the
discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted depending on
the level of business coming before the City Commission)
7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000 - None
8. CODE COMPLIANCE & LEGAL SETTLEMENTS - None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS
The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as Local
Planning Agency and City Commission.
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
12. NEW BUSINESS - None
13. LEGAL - None
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Taylor asked if there was any other business to discuss and there was none. He asked
if anyone in the public wished to address the item. Seeing none, Mayor Taylor adjourned the
meeting at 12:04 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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JANURY 16, 2015
Michael M. Fitzpatrick, Com issioner