03-29-07 Minutes OrganizationalMARCH 29, 2007
DELRAY BEACH CITY COMMISSION
ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(1) Call to Order/Roll Call.
The annual Organizational Meeting of the City Commission of the Ciry of Delray Beach,
Florida was called to order by Mayor Jeff Perlman in the Commission Chambers at City Hall
at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2007.
Roll call showed:
Commissioner Rita Ellis
Commissioner Fred Fetzer
Commissioner Jon Levinson
Commissioner Brenda B. Montague
Mayor Jeff Perlman
Absent: None
Also present were:
David T. Harden, City Manager
Susan A. Ruby, Ciry Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, Ciry Clerk
(2) The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given.
At this point, Commissioner Levinson was presented with a farewell plaque by Mayor
Perlman, and Mayor Perlman was presented with a plaque by Mayor-Elect Rita Ellis; each
gave their outgoing comments.
(3) Oath of Office administered to Newly-Elected City Commission Members.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Gary P. Eliopoulos (Seat
#1), Commissioner Nelson S. "Woodie" McDuffie (Seat #3), and Mayor Rita Ellis (Seat
#5).
(4) Roll Call Newly Sworn-In Commission.
The City Clerk called the roll of the Commission after newly-elected City Commission
Members were sworn in.
Roll call showed:
Commissioner Gary P. Eliopoulos
Commissioner Fred B. Fetzer
Commissioner Nelson S. "Woodie" McDuffie
Commissioner Brenda B. Montague
Mayor Rita Ellis
Absent: None
(5) Selection of Vice-Mayor (for the term March 30, 2007 through March 27, 2008).
Commissioner Eliopoulos moved to appoint Commissioner Fetzer as Vice-Mayor of the
City of Delray Beach for the term March 30, 2007 through March 27, 2008, seconded by
Commissioner McDuffie. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
Fetzer -Yes; Commissioner McDuffie -Yes; Commissioner Montague -Yes; Mayor Ellis -
Yes; Commissioner Eliopoulos -Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(6) Selection of Deputy Vice-Mayor (for the term March 30, 2007 through March 27,
2008).
Commissioner Fetzer moved to appoint Commissioner Montague as Deputy Vice-Mayor of
the City of Delray Beach for the term March 30, 2007 through March 27, 2008, seconded by
Commissioner Eliopoulos. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner
McDuffie -Yes; Commissioner Montague -Yes; Mayor Ellis -Yes; Commissioner
Eliopoulos -Yes; Commissioner Fetzer -Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
(7) Review and Acceptance of regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting dates for
the period Apri12007 through March 2008.
Commissioner Fetzer moved to reschedule the July City Commission Meetings to July 10,
2007 for the 15C Regular Meeting, July 17, 2007 for the Workshop Meeting, and July 24, 2007
for the 2°d Regular Meeting; to reschedule the January 1, 2008 City Commission Meeting to
Thursday, January 3, 2008 to avoid the meeting falling on New Year's Day; and to
reschedule the March 4, 2008 City Commission Meeting to Monday, March 3, 2008 to avoid
a conflict with Palm Beach County Days, seconded by Commissioner Montague. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Commissioner Montague -Yes; Mayor Ellis -Yes;
Commissioner Eliopoulos -Yes; Commissioner Fetzer -Yes; Commissioner McDuffie -
Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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(8) Establish a date for the 2008 Goal Setting Session.
It was the consensus of the Commission to schedule the week of April 7, 2008 as the
timeframe for the Commission to meet with Lyle Sumek for the 2008 Goal Setting Session.
(9) Review and Adoption of Rules of Procedure -Delray Beach City Commission (Local
Rules).
Commissioner Montague moved to approve the Rules of Procedure (Local Rules) as
amended, seconded by Commissioner McDuffie. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as
follows: Mayor Ellis -Yes; Commissioner Eliopoulos -Yes; Commissioner Fetzer -Yes;
Commissioner McDuffie -Yes; Commissioner Montague -Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
(10) Review and Adoption of Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings.
Commissioner Fetzer moved to adopt the Procedures for Quasi-Judicial Hearings as
presented, seconded by Commissioner Montague. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Commissioner Eliopoulos -Yes; Commissioner Fetzer -Yes; Commissioner
McDuffie -Yes; Commissioner Montague -Yes; Mayor Ellis -Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
(11) 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 liaison appointments (a copy of the amended assignments is attached as part of the
minutes).
(12) Commission Comments.
Susan Ruby, City Attorney, welcomed the new Commissioners, and expressed her pleasure
of having worked with Mayor Perlman and Commissioner Levinson.
David T. Harden, City Manager, echoed the sentiments of the City Attorney, and was
looking forward to working with the Commission. He apologized that Mr. Levinson had
expressed his disappointment with staff performance, and urged the Commission to work
with staff in order to form their own independent judgments, and if the ball is dropped to
advise staff so the issue can be addressed.
Commissioner Fetzer thanked the audience for attending the meeting, and thanked the
Commission for selecting him as Vice-Mayor. He welcomed the two new members of the
Commission, Mr. Eliopoulos and Mr. McDuffie.
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Commissioner Eliopoulos thanked all those who helped him in his campaign with their
encouragement and support. He stated there were three reasons for his goal as
Commissioner; those reasons were his children, Luke, Georgia, and Jake. The goals were to
help keep the success of Delray Beach going the way it is going, and to help keep it safe,
clean, and affordable. Mr. Eliopoulos believes in keeping open communication between the
Commissioners, staff, and the public.
Commissioner McDuffie thanked his family and stated there was no way any of the
Commissioners could sit at the dais without a supportive family. He is proud to call Delray
Beach his home; he thanked the audience for their support, and expressed his appreciation
for the work Mayor Perlman and Commissioner Levinson had accomplished during their
terms in office. Mr. McDuffie stated how proud he was that during the Gang Violence
Town Hall Meeting held at the Palm Beach Community College, the City of Delray Beach
had the largest number of elected officials in attendance, as well as Mr. Harden, City
Manager, Chief of Police Larry Schroeder, and several other staff members.
Commissioner Montague extended congratulations to Commissioner McDuffie,
Commissioner Eliopoulos, and Mayor Ellis, and she urged them all to continue the vision of
Dekay Beach.
Mayor Ellis stated that Delray Beach was the finest city in Palm Beach County, if not the
State of Florida. The Commissioners are independent thinkers but have a common vision
for Delray Beach, which should encourage each one to give one hundred percent (100%).
Mrs. Ellis reminded the Commissioners of the Goal Setting Session on April 11, 2007, and
advised them that there will be telephone interviews which are scheduled with the consultant
prior to the session. She encouraged each Commissioner to be very candid and forthright in
their comments, and address the issues that are important to them in order that each can be
prioritized, and then the Commission can come to a consensus to move in the same
direction. She stated by looking forward to the continued, wonderful, support from the City
Attorney and the City Manager, the work will get done. The audience was thanked for their
support, and told they would receive the Commission's very best.
There being no fizrther business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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City Clerk
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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 29, 2007, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission
on April 3, 2007
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City Clerk
NOTE TO READER: If the minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above,
this means they axe 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.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
THRU: David T. Harden, City- Manager .
FROM: Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CITY COMMISSION LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
DATE: March 30, 2007
Below is the list of City Commission Liaison assignments as amended at the March 29, 2007 Annual
Organizational Meeting.
BOARD
Community Redevelopment Agency
tad & 4d' Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
Defy Beach Public Schools
LIAISON
Commissioner Montague
Primary Member
Commissioner Eliopoulos
Alternate 1Vlember
:City Commissioners adopt a Dekay Beach Public School and sit on that School's Advisory
Committee. The- Schools are:
Banyan- Creek Elementary School
Spady Elementary School
Plumose Elementary School
Pine Grove Elementary School
Orchard View Elementary School
Village Academy
Carver Middle School
Atlantic High School
Downtown Development Authority
2"d Monday at 12:00 Noon
Chamber of Commerce
Education Board
1" Monday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Commissioner McDuffie
Commissioner Elopoulos
Commissioner EGopoulos
Commissioner Montague
Commissioner Montague
Commissioner Fetzer
Commissioner Fetzer
Commissioner Fetzer
Mayor Ellis
Commissioner Fetzer
Primary Member
Commissioner McDuffie
Alternate Member
_D~r xg Task Force Mayor Ellis
3`d Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Chiefs Conference Room, Police Department
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General Employees Retirement
Committee
Meets as needed
Tom Lynch to continue
as Commission appointee
Downtown Marketing Cooperative
2"d Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
Parking Management Advisory Board
4~' Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Police & Fire Board of Trustees
3`~ Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. in
Training Room at Fire HQ or
Police Chief's Conference Room
Public`Art Advisory Board
4~' Monday at 6:00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
lister Cities Committee _
1~`'Thursday at 4:00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Mayor Ellis
Commissioner Eliopoulos
Mayor Ellis
(The Mayor is a sitting member
Section 33.65 of the City Code)
Commissioner Montague
Commissioner Fetzer
OUTSIDE AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
Governmental Center
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach 33402
Contact: James Titcomb, Exec. Director
(561) 355-4484
David T. Harden, City Manager
Board of Directors; Transportation
Legislative Sub-Committee Chair
Commissioner Montague
Alternate Member
The Palm Beach County League of Cities; Inc. was chartered in 1969 as a non-profit corporation..
The purpose of the Palm Beach County League of Cities is to promote and advance the collective
interest of the municipalities of Palm Beach County; to study municipal issues and seek desired
results through cooperative efforts; to respect the principles of Home Rule; and to encourage and
enhance the quality of life of citizens of Palm Beach County.
The General Membership meets once per month (normally the 4~' Wednesday) at 10:30 a.m. at
different host cities around the county. The Board of Directors meets once per month (normally
the 2"d Wednesday) at 10:00 a.m.; at various locations in Palm Beach County.
Florida League. of Cities, Inc.
301 S. Bronough Street, Suite 300 (32301}
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Contact: Scott Dudley, Sr. Legislative Advocate
(850) 222-9684
David T. Harden, City Manager
Transportation & Urban Administration
Policy Committee Member
Mayor Ellis
Florida League of Mayors
Member
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iVletropolitan Planning Organization
Of Palm Beach County
'-` 160 Australian Avenue, Suite 201
P. O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach 33416
Contact: Randy M. Whitfield, P.E. Director
(SGl) 684-4170
or Paul Dorling (City staff)
(561) 243-7040
Commissioner McDu1ffie
Primary Member
Commissioner Montague
Alternate Member
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County was created. pursuant to Chapter
339.175 of the Florida Statutes. Their objectives are to encourage and promote the safe- and
efficient management, operation and development of surface transportation systems that will serve
the mobility needs of people and freight within, and through, urbanized areas of Palm Beach County
while *ninimi7ing transportation related fuel consumption and air. pollution. The MPO is charged
with the development of short-range (5 year) and Long-range (20 year) transportation plans and
programs.
MPO Board (elected officials) meets on the 3'~ Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m., 12~' floor
Conference room at the Governmental Center. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC, staff
subcommittee) meets on the 1" Wednesday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 1 GO Australian Avenue in
the 3`~ floor Conference Room.
Liaison to State Representatives
.-- Maria Sachs, District 86 Mayor Ellis
.Adam Hasner, Distdct 87 - Mayor Ellis
Liaison to State Senators
Jeffery Atwater, District 25 Mayor Ellis
M. "Mandy" Dawson, District 29 Commissioner Montague
Ted Deutch, District 30 Commissioner Fetzer
Liaison to United States Representatives
Robert Wexler, District 19 Commissioner Eliopoulos
.Ron Klein, District 22 Mayor Ellis
Alcee L. Hastings, District 23 Commissioner Montague
Intergovernmental Coordination Issues Commissioner Montague
Forum Primary Member
Lantana Council Chambers
500 Greynolds Circle
Lantana, 33405
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Contact: Ana Yeskey Commissioner McDuffie
9835-1 b Lake Worth Road, Suite 223 Alternate Member
Lake Worth 33467 Paul Dorling
(561) 434-2575 Ciry Staff Member
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The Intergovernmental Coordination Issues Forum reviews and makes recommendations on issues
of multi-jurisdictional significance, such as school concurrenry, county wide fire rescue services, and
countywide library services. The intent is to have municipalities work together on issues of
countywide concern or impact and to assist in the resolution of any disputes which may arise
between local governments. The Issues Forum meets on a quarterly basis. The meetings are
.scheduled for March 29, 2007; May 31, 2007, August 30, 2007; and November 29, 2007.
The Executive Committee meets at 9:30 a.m., Issues Forum at 10:30 a.m. and IPARC at 130 p.m. in
the Lantana Council Chambers.
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