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2009.03.13_TC_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING SPECIAL MEETING Friday, March 13, 2009 9.30 A M Mayor Jim Newill, CPA called the Special Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 9:30 A.M. CALL TO ORDER: Roll Call: Members present: Mayor Jim Newill, CPA; Vice Mayor Miriam S. Zwick; Commissioner Doris M. Trinley; Commissioner John J. Sorrelli and Commissioner John J. Pagliaro. Also present: Town Attorney Tom Sliney; Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman; Town Clerk Beverly M. Brown; and members of the public. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was given, followed by a moment of silence i~n honor of members of the military, both living and deceased. Civility Pledge: Town Clerk Brown recited the Civility Pledge for the Commission and public. 1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Manor Newill took a moment of personal privilege to thank the 958 residents who came out to vote in the March 10, 2009 Municipal Election. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None 3. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF MARCH 10, 2009 ELECTION: Town Clerk Brown read the results into the record: Precinct # Eligible to Vote Voted 4086 81 9 4094 2,338 577 4095 1,198 372 Town Commission Minutes March 13, 2009 Pale 2 of 3 Votes Cast: Vice Mayor/Commissioner: Harold R. Hagelmann - 307 Miriam S. Zwick - 640 Commissioner: John J. Pagliaro 403 Dennis J. Sheridan 348 Louis P. Stern 191 MOTION: Commissioner Pa liaro moved to accept the Certified Election Results submitted by the Supervisor of Elections, Susan Bucher and read into the record by the Town Clerk; seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli. Motion passed with a voice vote. 4. ADMINISTERING OATH OF OFFICE: A} Vice Mayor/Commissioner Town Clerk Brown administered the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor/Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick. B) Commissioner Town Clerk Brown administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner John J. Pagliaro. 5. COMMENTS -COMMISSIONERS Vice Mayor Zwick stated that she was grateful for the opportunity to serve as Vice Mayor/Commissioner and was humbled to be elected to the position. Commissioner Pa liaro stated he wanted to thank the residents for their support. Highland Beach is very special place and he is also humbled by the victory. It was an interesting experience and appreciated the graciousness of both his opponents. Commissioner Trinley stated she felt the 958 residents made a wise decision. Commissioner Sorrelli -welcomed the two elected officials back and thanked all the candidates for the professionalism showed during the election. Mater Newill encouraged the two new candidates to continue participating in the government of Highland Beach. Town Commission Minutes March 13~ 2009 Page 3 of 3 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUE5TS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT MEETING None 7. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Newill adjourned the Regular Meeting at 9:45 A.M. upon a MOTION by Commissioner Sorrelli and seconded by Commissioner Pa liaro. APPROVE: ~ , ,~ ~~ -il~'~~~''il.%Gtr Jim Newill, CPA, Mayor S. Zwick.~Vice I~TTEST: Beverly M. Br n, M Town Clerk Date Doris~M. Trinley, Commissioner