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03-27-03 OrgMtg MARCH 27, 2003 DELRAY BEACH CITY COMMISSION ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING (1) (2) (3) (4) (s) Call to Order/Roll Call. The annual organizational meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida was called to order by Mayor David W. Schmidt in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2003. Roll call showed: Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner Jon Levinson Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Commissioner Jeff Perlman Mayor David W. Schmidt Also present were: David T. Harden, City Manager Susan Ruby, City Attorney Barbara Garito, City Clerk The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. Oath of Office administered to Newly-Elected City Commission Members The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Bob Costin (Seat #1), Commissioner Jon Levinson (Seat #3), and Mayor Jeff perlman (Seat #5). Roll Call Newly Sworn-in Commission. Roll call showed: Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner Bob Costin Commissioner Jon Levinson Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Mayor Jeff perlman Selection of Vice-Mayor (for the term March 27, 2003 through March 25, 2004). Commissioner Archer moved to appoint Commissioner Levinson as Vice-Mayor of the City (6) (7) (s) (9) of Delray Beach for the term March 27, 2003 through March 25, 2004, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlm~n - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Selection of Deputy Vice-Mayor (for the term March 27, 2003 through March 25, 2004). Commissioner Costin moved to appoint Commissioner Archer as Deputy Vice-Mayor of the City of Delray Beach for the term March 27, 2003 through March 25, 2004, seconded by Commissioner Levinson. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Review and Acceptance of regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting dates for the period April 2003 through March 2004. Commissioner Archer suggested that the July meeting dates be changed from July 1st, 8m, and 15~h to Regular Meetings on July gh, and 22'~d due to the July Th holiday with the Workshop on July 15~h. Commissioner Archer moved to approve the revised schedule, seconded by Commissioner Costin. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Establish a date for the 2004 Goal Setting Session. It was to consensus of the Commission to set April 28, 2003, as the date the Commission will meet individually with Lyle Sumek, with the exception of Commissioner McCarthy who will have a phone interview with Mr. Sumek some time on April 23, 2003. In addition, it was the consensus to set May 6, 2003 as the date Lyle Sumek will meet with all Department Heads and City Manager, and May 7, 2003, Lyle Sumek will meet again with the Commission and City Manager. Review and Adoption of Rules of Procedure - Delray Beach City Commission (Local Rules). Commissioner Levinson motioned to accept the Rules of Procedure (Local Rules) with the change to item A(1), meeting on Thursday, immediately following the election at 6:00 p.m. to allow the Supervisor of Elections to compile the Official Election Results, seconded by 2 Annual Organizational Meeting March 27, 2003 (10) (11) (12) Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mayor Perlman - Yes; Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Review and Adoption of Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings. Commissioner Costin moved to adopt the Procedures for Quasi Judicial Hearings, seconded by Commissioner Archer. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner Costin - Yes; Commissioner Archer - Yes; Commissioner Levinson - Yes; Commissioner McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. Review of City Commission Liaison Appointments to various Advisory Boards and outside agencies. Commission reviewed the assigned liaisons from Boards and Outside Agencies and amended the following liaison appoinlxnents (a copy of the amended assignments is attached to the minutes). Commission Comments. Commissioner Levinson stated a few minutes ago he stood up to be sworn in and said "I do" and commented that twenty-seven years ago he said "I do" to his wife and fifty-five years ago his parents said "I do" to each other as well. Commissioner Levinson thanked his fellow commissioners and stated it has been a great two years. Mr. Levinson stated that Mayor Schmidt has been a fantastic mayor and noted that it has been a pleasure to have served with him as well and appreciates all his support. Furthermore, Mr. Levinson thanked all the residents who re-elected him and he feels the civic pride is quite spectacular that we have engendered in Delray Beach. Mr. Levinson thanked his wife, family, and his oldest daughter Loren who ran his campaign. Mr. Levinson thanked the City Manager and City Attorney along with the entire City staff for their dedication and quality of expertise. Lastly, Mr. Levinson stated he would like to thank his very close friend Mayor Jeff Perlman. Mr. Levinson feels Mayor Perlman has done an outstanding job for years in our community and stated that it has been a pleasure serving with him for the last two years and admires his leadership and help with the campaign. Mr. Levinson continued to state he is very pleased to be his friend and colleague. Commissioner McCarthy stated with regard to Mr. Levinson's comments about being sworn in and saying "I do", she feels by taking the oath you almost wed the city. Ms. McCarthy 3 Annual Organizational Meeting March 27, 2003 stated she is looking forward to being able to actually talk to Mr. Schmidt. In addition, she is looking forward to some new changes and working with Mr. Costin and Mayor Perlman. Commissioner Archer stated she would like to "welcome back" Mr. Levinson and congratulated Mr. Costin. In addition, Mrs. Archer stated it has been a pleasure to serve with Mr. Schmidt and she will miss him greatly. Mrs. Archer also stated she is looking forward to serving with Mayor Perlman. Mrs. Archer stated she is looking forward to serving the residents of the City for the coming year and commented that it would not be possible without the help of the City Clerk. Mrs. Archer stated she Feels the City Clerk has done an outstanding job, as well as her staff. Mrs. Archer thanked the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the entire City staff for the magnificent job and she is looking forward to the great things for the coming year. Mr. Costin congratulated Mr. Schmidt and stated he served with much dedication. Mr. Costin stated Mayor Perlman has this same dedication and foresight. Furthermore, Mr. Costin congratulated Mr. Levinson and stated he is looking forward to serving with the Commission and he would like to also thank his wife for all her support. Mr. Costin stated he took this position in an effort to serve the community and will fulfill the agenda of the people of the community and commented that he is looking forward to working with the City staff. Mayor Perlman acknowledged the following former Commissioners who were present this evening: Bill Schwartz, Marie Horenburger, and Ken Ellingsworth. Mr. Perlman thanked his family for their love and support. Mr. Perlman also acknowledged Rebecca Shelton, Skip and Cheryl Brown, his late mother, and his fellow Commissioners. Mayor Perlman welcomed Bob Costin to the Commission and stated he is looking forward to serving with him. Mayor Perlman feels that Mr. Costin brings historical perspective and progressive thinking to the Commission. In addition, Mayor Perlman thanked the professional firefighters' of Delray Beach, the police officers' and sergeants, and the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce for their endorsements, friendship, and support over the years. Mayor Perlman stated that he will continue to support the City staff and their good work and dedication. Mayor Perlman stated many of the City staff members have become like family members to the Commission and he feels the staff is the reason we have become the Gold Standard for all other cities. Mayor Perlman commended the City Manager and the City Attorney for assembling an amazing team and he is very proud of everyone. Mayor Perlman stated he has learned something from each one of his predecessors Tom Lynch, Jay Alperin, and David Schmidt and feels very fortunate to have served with David Schmidt. Mayor Perlman spoke about ideals, civic entrepreneurship, civility, and where the City has been and where the City can go if we continue to aim high. Mr. Perlman stated as mayor it 4 Annual Organizational Meeting March 27, 2003 is his goal to ensure that the constructive work continues and that the City of Delay Beach continues to be the special city that we all love. The City Attorney stated she looks forward to working with everyone on the Commission. The City Manager thanked the Commission for their continued confidence and he feels this is a great encouragement to the entire staff. The City Manager read a quote into the record from the book "Theodore Rex" because he feels that it fits some of the issues the City has dealt with especially over the last year. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk MAYOR The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting of the City Commission held on March 27, 2003, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on City Clerk NOTE TO READER: If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they are not the official minutes of the City Commission. They will become official only after review and approval by the City Commission which may involve amendments, additions or deletions to the minutes as set forth above. Annual Organizational Meeting March 27, 2003 is his goal to ensure that the constructive work continues and that the City of Delay Beach continues to be the special city that we all love. The City Attorney stated she looks forwasd to working with everyone on the Commission. The City Manager thanked the Commission for their continued confidence and he feels this is a great encouragement to the entire staff. The City Manager read a quote into the record from the book "Theodore Rex" because he feels that it fits some of the issues the City has deak with especially over the last year. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. City Clerk ATTEST: The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of the Annual Organizational Meeting of the City Commission held on March 27, 2003, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on April 15, 2003 City Clerk NOTE TO READER: If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they are not the official minutes of the City Commission. They will become official only after review and approval by the City Commission which may involve amendments, additions or deletions to the minutes as set forth above. Annual Organizational Meeting March 27, 2003