Organizational Meeting and Swearing In (2024-11-19)

MINUTES

SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING SWEARING IN AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Tuesday, November 19,2024 6:30 PM - COMMISSION CHAMBERS

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Scott Newton called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL

City Attorney Kerry Ezrol led the Pledge of Allegiance.

City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford called the roll. Present were Mayor Scott Newton, Vice Mayor Mike Bracchi, Commissioner Chris Caputo, Commissioner Don D'Arminio, and Commissioner Paul Rolli. Also in attendance were City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson and City Attorney Kerry Ezrol.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

At this time Mayor Newton opened public comment, which he closed upon receiving no input.

COMMENTS BY COMMISSION

Commissioner Rolli congratulated Mayor Caputo on their reelections, and looked for team.

newton, Vice Mayor Bracchi, and Commissioner ard to continuing work with the City's leadership

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Vice Mayor Bracchi thanked the City's residents for his reelection and their trust in the Commission's leadership. He also thanked all present for the opportunity to serve as Vice Mayor for the last two years, noting that this position will change at tonight's meeting.

Mayor Newton also thanked all present for the opportunity to continue to work with the Commission, emphasizing that while they may not always agree, they all strive to reach consensus. He recognized resident Mark Beigay, who was a fellow candidate for Mayor.

Mayor Newton continued by thanking the City's employees, pointing out that staff enjoys working with residents and serving the community.

SWEARING IN AND REMARKS BY NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Newton was sworn in by Nora Powell.

Commissioner Bracchi was sworn in by Tommy Walser.

Commissioner Caputo was sworn in by Roger Posey.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution No. 2024-127:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA, ELECTING A VICE MAYOR; PROVIDING FOR A TERM OF OFFICE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City Clerk Garcia-Beckford read the Resolution by title only.

The Mayor and Commissioners filled out their ballots, which were tabulated by City Manager Leigh Ann Henderson. Commissioner Caputo was unanimously elected Vice Mayor.

Commissioner Bracchi made a motion to approve the selection of Commissioner Caputo as Vice Mayor. Commissioner Rolli seconded the motion, which prevailed by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).

Resolution No. 2024-128:

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS TO EXECUTE AN UPDATED DEPOSIT ACCOUNT RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION WITH TRUIST BANK TO INCLUDE MAYOR SCOTT NEWTON, VICE MAYOR CHRIS CAPUTO, AND CITY MANAGER LEIGH ANN HENDERSON; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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City Clerk Garcia-Beckford read the Resolution by title only.

Commissioner D'Arminio made a motion to approve Resolution 2024-128. Commissioner Rollli seconded the motion, which prevailed by unanimous roll call vote (5-0).

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

These minutes were approved by the City Commission on Tuesday, December 10,2024.

Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford, City Clerk

Date Signed