Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. PRESS CONFERENCE - COMMISSIONER RICH
ACTION: (T-3:54 PM) Commissioner Rich thanked County Administrator Monica Cepero, Deputy County Administrator Kevin Kelleher and staff for all of the work they did to help put together the press conference convened on November 3 regarding food insecurity. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Rich, Commissioner Rogers inquired if excess campaign account funds could be utilized. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Rogers, County Attorney Andrew Meyers advised that a determination will be sent out to everyone via email after reviewing the statute. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
B. NEW PROGRAM - VICE-MAYOR BOGEN
ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) Vice-Mayor Bogen relayed that on Tuesday, he will be announcing a new program for feeding hungry people. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
C. NOMINATION - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) Commissioner Udine reported being nominated a Broward Pioneer for the City of Parkland at an event in Hollywood last week. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
D. AFFORDABILITY ISSUES - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-3:59 PM) Commissioner Udine discussed affordability issues, including a study indicating that foreclosures have jumped 20 percent year over year. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
E. NCC - COMMISSIONER UDINE
ACTION: (T-4:00 PM) Commissioner Udine commended the National Championship Committee for doing a great job with their kick-off launch and noted that their economic impact in Broward County is enormous. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
F. TOWN MEETINGS - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:01 PM) Commissioner Geller reported having town meetings in multiple cities, including one in Davie yesterday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
G. BUDGET - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:01 PM) Commissioner Geller discussed spending, budget numbers, population growth and inflation within the County and advised that the County Attorney will distribute additional information via email. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
H. LEGAL BRIEF - COMMISSIONER GELLER
ACTION: (T-4:04 PM) Commissioner Geller inquired as to plans for responding to a legal brief served by the Sheriff’s Office last Friday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Geller, County Attorney Andrew Meyers advised that the County Attorney’s Office is working closely with County Administration to draft a reply brief. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
In response to Commissioner Geller, County Administrator Monica Cepero advised that with respect to Plan B, County Administration is engaging with a consultant and anticipate finalizing the scope within the next day or so, as well as a review of components in connection with the airport, seaport and police forces as requested in previous budget workshops. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
I. ITEM 69 - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:14 PM) Commissioner Rogers discussed Item 69. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
J. COLLEEN GUTZMORE - COMMISSIONER ROGERS
ACTION: (T-4:15 PM) Commissioner Rogers remembered Colleen Gutzmore, Executive Director of the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
K. THANK YOU - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:15 PM) Mayor Furr thanked those who filled in for him while he was absent. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
L. COP - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:16 PM) Mayor Furr reported that there was excitement for US cities attending the COP Event, which is keeping the momentum going. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
M. INDUSTRY DAY - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:16 PM) Mayor Furr announced that tomorrow is an Industry Day for the airport. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
N. ANIMAL CARE - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:17 PM) Mayor Furr provided an animal care update with respect to adoptions and missing pets that have been found. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
O. THANK YOU - COUNTY ATTORNEY MEYERS
ACTION: (T-4:18 PM) County Attorney Andrew Meyers thanked the CAO Team for getting everything done while he was out. In addition, Attorney Meyers thanked Chief Deputy County Attorney Rene Harrod and Deputy County Attorney Annika Ashton for doing a great job during the meeting. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
P. MAYORAL TERM - MAYOR FURR
ACTION: (T-4:18 PM) Mayor Furr relayed that this is his last meeting and thanked everyone for a fun term. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)