Regular City Commission Meeting

City of North Lauderdale Commission Meeting

July 8, 2025

MINUTES

The City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale met in person on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

The meeting convened at 6:00 P.M. at the City Hall, 701 SW 71st Ave. North Lauderdale, Florida.

CALL TO ORDER: Following the invocation, the Honorable Samson Borgelin, Mayor of the City of North Lauderdale, officially called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance

ROLL CALL: The City Clerk took the roll call and confirmed there was a quorum to proceed.

Mayor Samson Borgelin Present

Vice Mayor Dee Lewis-Ricketts Present

Commissioner Dr. Regina Martin Present

Commissioner Luke Lewis Present

Commissioner Mario Bustamante Present

City Manager Michael Sargis Present

City Attorney Michelle Austin Pamies Present

City Clerk Susan Slattery Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE

PRESENTATIONS - NONE

PROCLAMATIONS - NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/CORRECTIONS: Items 11a, 11b, and 13c were removed from the agenda.

QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS - NONE

CONSENT AGENDA - NONE

Remove items from consent agenda if desired

Commission motion, second and vote to read

Attorney reads consent agenda

Commission motion, second and vote to adopt the consent agenda

NEW BUSINESS

At the Mayor’s request, Items 11a ,11b, were withdrawn and from the agenda.

a. SUBJECT - SENIOR EMPOWERMENT THROUGH POLICY REFORM - SPONSORED BY MAYOR BORGELIN

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MAYOR'S INITIATIVE TO CHAMPION SENIOR SERVICES; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF CITY-ASSIGNED TAKE-HOME VEHICLES TO ASSESS COST SAVINGS, OPERATIONAL NEEDS, AND ALTERNATIVE MODELS SUCH AS FLEET SHARING, LEASING, AND MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT; TO PLACE A TEMPORARY PAUSE ON NEW TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENTS; AND TO IDENTIFY ANY REALIZED SAVINGS FOR REINVESTMENT IN THE CITY'S SENIOR DEPARTMENT AND RELATED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; AFFIRMING THE CITY'S OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FAIR, DIGNIFIED, AND EQUITABLE SERVICE TO OUR SENIOR POPULATION; PROVIDING FOR A FINAL REPORT TO BE DELIVERED TO THE COMMISSION NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2025; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-1700 HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA, NOT USED.

b. SUBJECT - MAYOR'S INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY FOOTBALL FIELD AT NORTH LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SPONSORED BY MAYOR BORGELIN

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA,

RECOGNIZING THE MAYOR'S INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY FOOTBALL FIELD AT NORTH LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE MAYOR, TO INITIATE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR PROPERTY USE; AUTHORIZING ACTIONS TO RELOCATE OBSTRUCTIVE WILDLIFE TO APPROPRIATE HABITATS; DECLARING THE PROJECT TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY'S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND FUTURE; AND PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

RESOLUTION NO. 25-07-1701 HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA, NOT USED.

OLD BUSINESS

a. SUBJECT - FOLLOW-UP ITEMS FROM THE JUNE 24TH, 2025 COMMISSION

MEETING

During the July 8th commission meeting, the City Manager addressed a variety of concerns raised by residents and members of the commission during the June 24th commission meeting. Followings were addressed.