2018.03.22_TC_Minutes_Special TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Town Hall/Commission Chambers Date: March 22,2018
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM
Highland Beach,Florida
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carl Feldman called the Special Meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Mayor Carl Feldman
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker
Commissioner Elyse Riesa
Town Attorney Pamala Ryan
Town Manager Valerie Oakes
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Vice Mayor William Weitz
Commissioner George Kelvin
Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commission, followed by a moment of silence.
Civility Pledge:
Town Clerk Gaskins recited the Civility Pledge.
1. ADDITIONS.DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
The Agenda was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
There were comments and requests from the public.
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Town Commission recognized and welcomed Susan Haynie, Mayor of the City of Boca Raton
for being at the meeting today.
3. DECLARING THE MARCH 13.2018 ELECTION RESULTS:
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Resolution No. 18-004 R into the record.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-004 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL ELECTION
HELD ON MARCH 13, 2018; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the Official Results of the March 13, 2018, election into the record.
MOTION: Commissioner Riesa moved to approve Resolution No. 18-004 R. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Zelniker.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
Motion passed on a 3 to 0 vote.
4. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS:
A) Vice Mayor Alysen A.Nila
B) Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Town Clerk Gaskins administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected officials.
5. SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS:
A) Vice Mayor Alysen A. Nila
B) Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Both Vice Mayor Nila and Commissioner Gossett-Seidman were presented with Certificates of
Election and took their seat on the dais.
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6. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman thanked all the residents who voted for her, and
supported her in the election. She also thanked her family and friends for their support as well as
the Town Manager, Town Clerk and staff for their help. She stated her goals as Commissioner.
B) Commissioner Elyse Riesa thanked the residents. She congratulated Vice Mayor Nila and
Commissioner Gossett-Seidman on their appointments.
C) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker also thanked the residents and congratulated both Vice
Mayor Nila and Commissioner Gossett-Seidman on their newly elected position.
D) Vice Mayor Alysen A. Nila thanked all the residents for their support and stated her goals as
Vice Mayor.
E) Mayor Carl Feldman read words written by Mother Theresa into the record.
Town Manager Oakes welcomed Vice Mayor Nila and Commissioner Gossett-Seidman. She
encouraged everyone to join in the celebration in the Town Hall lobby after the meeting.
Town Clerk Gaskins congratulated Vice Mayor Nila and Commissioner Gossett-Seidman. She
reminded the residents about the Spring Fling Community Event on Saturday, March 24th from
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Mayor Feldman encouraged the residents to attend the Spring Fling, enjoy the food, fun and
make use of the free shredding being offered.
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7. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Feldman called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Riesa moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 PM. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Zelniker.
APPROVED:
Carl Feidman, May6*
Commissioner
Commissioner
ATTEST:
elda Gaskins, Da e
Town Clerk
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