Broward County  
Action Agenda  
Tuesday, August 4, 2020  
10:00 AM  
Broward County Governmental Center  
Room 422 (Commission Chambers)  
County Commission  
MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 2020  
Meeting convened at 10:02 a.m. and adjourned at 12:17 p.m.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led by Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher, District 4.  
CALL TO ORDER was led by Mayor Dale V.C. Holness, District 9.  
MOMENT OF SILENCE  
In memory of Richard “Ric” Barrick, Broward County Assistant Director of Public  
Communications.  
In memory of Ed Ansin, WSVN, WHDH, owner.  
In memory of our past and present brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces  
who served our country and continue to serve our country at home and abroad.  
Present:  
Commissioner Mark D. Bogen  
Commissioner Lamar P. Fisher  
Commissioner Beam Furr  
Mayor Steve Geller  
Commissioner Dale V.C. Holness  
Commissioner Nan H. Rich  
Commissioner Tim Ryan  
Commissioner Barbara Sharief  
Vice-Mayor Michael Udine  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller participated  
telephonically.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
MOTION TO APPROVE Board Appointments  
1.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
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COUNTY ADMINISTRATION  
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS/BOARDS SECTION  
MOTION TO APPOINT two County Commissioners to the Florida Association of Counties  
2.  
Board of Directors.  
ACTION: (T-10:11 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
A. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2020-361 in one of two alternate versions to place  
a proposed amendment to the Broward County Charter on the ballot for the November 3,  
2020, General Election, amending Section 8.13 of the Broward County Charter with  
respect to the use of County Regional Parks, the title of which proposed amendment is as  
follows:  
3.  
Version 1 (Exhibit 1):  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON  
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO DETERMINE  
WHETHER TO AMEND THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER TO ALLOW REGIONAL  
PARKS IN BROWARD COUNTY TO BE USED FOR SITING AND OPERATING  
EMERGENCY  
COMMUNICATIONS  
INFRASTRUCTURE;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
(See Board Action on Version 2 (Exhibit 2)  
OR  
Version 2 (Exhibit 2):  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON  
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO DETERMINE  
WHETHER TO AMEND THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER TO ALLOW REGIONAL  
PARKS IN BROWARD COUNTY TO BE USED FOR LIMITED PUBLIC HEALTH AND  
SAFETY PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE  
DATE.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher. Following further discussion, and in response to  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The voted failed.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Commissioners Bogen,  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
B. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative Code and  
rescind the Board’s approval of Part A of Item 81 (after the item was bifurcated) on the  
June 16, 2020, agenda, which addressed use of regional parks during a declared state of  
emergency. ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher. Following further discussion, and in response to  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The vote failed.  
affirmative telephonically.  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Commissioners Bogen,  
C. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative Code and  
rescind the Board’s approval of Part B of Item 81 (after the item was bifurcated) on the  
June 16, 2020, agenda, which addressed the siting of emergency communications  
equipment in regional parks.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher. Following further discussion, and in response to  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The vote failed.  
affirmative telephonically.  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Commissioners Bogen,  
D. Contingent upon the Board’s approval of Motion A, Version 1, and Motion B, MOTION  
TO ADOPT Resolution to place a proposed amendment to the Broward County Charter on  
the ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election, the title of which proposed  
amendment is as follows (Exhibit 3):  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON  
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO DETERMINE  
WHETHER TO AMEND THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER TO EXPRESSLY ALLOW  
REGIONAL PARKS IN BROWARD COUNTY TO BE USED FOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND  
SAFETY PURPOSES DURING EMERGENCIES; AND PROVIDING FOR  
SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher.  
Following further discussion, and in response to  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The vote failed.  
affirmative telephonically.  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Commissioners Bogen,  
E. MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution to place a proposed amendment to the Broward  
County Charter on the ballot for the November 3, 2020, General Election, amending  
Section 11.01 of the Broward County Charter to provide that County ordinances shall  
prevail over municipal ordinances with respect to the use of County property to develop  
surtax-funded transportation improvements, the title of which proposed amendment is as  
follows (Exhibit 4):  
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD  
COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION TO BE HELD ON  
NOVEMBER 3, 2020, THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION, TO DETERMINE  
WHETHER TO AMEND THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT  
COUNTY ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE USE OF COUNTY PROPERTY TO  
DEVELOP SURTAX-FUNDED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS SHALL PREVAIL  
OVER MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher. Following further discussion, and in response to  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The vote failed.  
affirmative telephonically.  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Commissioners Bogen,  
F. MOTION TO WAIVE Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative Code and  
rescind the Board’s approval of Item 82 on the June 16, 2020, agenda.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:20 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved Item 3B, C  
and F, waiving the portion of Section 18.7(j) of the Broward County Administrative  
Code.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:46 AM)  
On motion of Vice-Mayor Geller, seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving Item  
3B, C and F, rescinding the Board’s Action on Items 81 and 82 on the June 16,  
2020 Commissioner Agenda, with none of the potential Charter Amendments  
being placed on the November 2020 Ballot.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:52 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller made motion to indefinitely postpone  
the Board’s consideration of Item 3A, D, and E, so as to provide ample time for the  
parties to try to achieve collaborative arrangements to address important issues  
and enable some or all of these items to be brought back to the Board for inclusion  
on a later Ballot if arrangements cannot be achieved. The motion was seconded  
by Commissioner Fisher.  
ACTION:  
(T-10:57 AM)  
Commissioner Sharief made motion to separate B (Parks)  
from E (Surtax). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rich.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:02 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller accepted Commissioner Sharief’s  
motion as a friendly amendment to his motion.  
VOTE:  
9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:13 AM)  
On motion of Commissioner Udine, seconded by  
Vice-Mayor Geller and unanimously carried, the Board approved tabling Motion A  
and B indefinitely.  
VOTE: 9-0.  
Commissioners Bogen, Fisher, Rich, Sharief and Vice-Mayor Geller  
voted in the affirmative telephonically.  
ACTION:  
Resolution on Regional Transportation Facilities. The motion was seconded by  
Commissioner Fisher. Following further discussion, and in response to  
(T-11:14 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan made motion to rescind the  
Vice-Mayor Geller and Commissioner Udine, as to what the Board should vote on  
if Commissioner Ryan’s motion fails, County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers  
recommended that the Board vote on Part E, Exhibit 4. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:47 AM)  
Commissioner Udine made motion to approve Part E  
(Exhibit 4) of Item 3 on today’s Agenda.  
Commissioner Sharief. The Mayor called the Roll.  
The motion was seconded by  
(This vote requires 6 votes.)  
The vote failed.  
VOTE: 5-4.  
Commissioners Rich and Sharief voted in the  
Commissioners Bogen,  
affirmative telephonically.  
Commissioner Ryan voted no.  
Fisher, and Vice-Mayor Geller voted no telephonically.  
MAYOR’S REPORT  
4.  
A. EARLY VOTING  
ACTION:  
(T-11:50 AM)  
Mayor Holness reported that Early Voting commences in  
Broward County  
August 8th through August 16th with voting sites located  
throughout Broward County.  
For more information go to browardsoe.org or call  
954-357-7055. Bilingual Poll Workers fluid in English and Spanish are needed. For  
more information, call 954-459-9111. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
ACTION:  
(T-11:54 AM) Commissioner Udine thanked County Administration for  
their assistance with Public Service Announcements being available in multiple  
languages. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
B. COUNTY STAFF  
ACTION: (T-12:15 PM) Mayor Holness commented that the county has great staff,  
noting that he was impressed with the county staff’s knowledge and skill during  
hurricane preparations. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
C. THANK YOU  
ACTION:  
(T-12:16 PM)  
Mayor Holness thanked Broward County employees for  
their hard work during these trying times. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT  
A. THANK YOU  
5.  
ACTION:  
(T-12:12 PM)  
County Administrator Bertha Henry thanked everyone for  
their hard work as relates to Hurricane Isaias this past weekend. (Refer to minutes  
for full discussion.)  
B. CARES ACT  
ACTION: (T-12:13 PM) County Administrator Bertha Henry reported that there’s a  
county team working on the CARES Act, as well as reported that the county  
received a proposal from municipalities on Friday. Ms. Henry advised the Board  
that the Board will be receiving a full packet by the end of this week, which will be  
followed up with Commission briefings. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
NON-AGENDA  
CANVASSING BOARD - COMMISSIONER UDINE  
6.  
7.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:54 AM)  
Commission Udine thanked County Administration for  
their assistance with Public Service Announcements, noting that information is  
available in multiple languages. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
CANVASSING BOARD - COMMISSIONER UDINE  
ACTION: (T-11:54 AM)  
Commissioner Udine noted that the Canvassing Board  
process is underway for Ballots received by mail, with one of the goals being that  
Mail-In Ballots be zeroed out as Election Day nears closer. (Refer to minutes for  
full discussion.)  
COMPLIMENTS - COMMISSIONER UDINE  
8.  
ACTION:  
(T-11:55 AM)  
Commissioner  
Udine  
complimented  
County  
Administration and the County Commission for their hard work as relates to  
getting COVID-19 materials out to the public, as well as extended compliments as  
to enforcement efforts. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING - VICE-MAYOR GELLER  
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ACTION: (T-11:55 AM) Vice-Mayor Geller noted he will be holding a Virtual Town  
Hall Meeting on Thursday night. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
WEAR A MASK - VICE-MAYOR GELLER  
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ACTION:  
(T-11:55 AM)  
Vice-Mayor Geller encouraged everyone to please wear  
masks. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
VOTING AGAINST AN ITEM  
ACTION:  
(T-11:56 AM)  
Commissioner Bogen commented on his decision to vote  
against an item on today’s agenda. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER BOGEN  
ACTION:  
(T-11:56 AM)  
Commissioner Bogen thanked County Administrator  
Bertha Henry and staff for all their hard work during this difficult time. (Refer to  
minutes for full discussion.)  
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY - COMMISSIONER RYAN  
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ACTION:  
of votes tallies that have come in, and further encouraged everyone to please turn  
in their Ballots. In addition, Commissioner Ryan noted that Early Voting begins  
(T-11:57 AM)  
Commissioner Ryan commented on the increased number  
this Saturday. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER RICH  
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ACTION:  
(T-12:00 PM)  
Commissioner Rich congratulated County Administration  
and the Human Services Department for their excellent work and thanked them for  
an excellent 2019 Annual Report. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
UNITED STATES CENSUS - COMMISSIONER RICH  
ACTION:  
(T-12:02 PM)  
Commissioner Rich stressed the importance of  
In addition, Commissioner Rich noted  
participation in the United States Census.  
that the Census number are down, and commented that it doesn’t look as though  
the federal government is willing to provide additional funding to extend the  
deadline for the 2020 Census.  
Further, Commissioner Rich noted that the county  
is leading a countywide campaign encouraging all employers to dedicate 10-15  
minutes for their employees to complete the 2020 Census, and that the business  
community is lending their support in the county’s efforts as well.  
minutes for full discussion.)  
(Refer to  
SOLID WASTE WORKING GROUP - COMMISSIONER FURR  
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ACTION:  
(T-12:06)  
Commissioner Furr commented that the Solid Waste Working  
Group will be voting on a governance structure hopefully by the end of this month.  
(Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
BUSES AND MASKS - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
(T-12:07 PM)  
Commissioner Furr noted that the county needs to figure  
out a way to distribute masks to people riding buses. (Refer to minutes for full  
discussion.)  
BALLOTS - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
(T-12:07 PM)  
Commissioner Furr encouraged everyone to send in their  
Ballots as quickly as possible so as to allow time for corrections to be made if  
necessary. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
THANK YOU - COMMISSIONER FURR  
ACTION:  
(T-12:08 PM)  
Commissioner Furr thanked staff for all their hard work  
during this time. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
READY TO ASSIST - COUNTY AUDITOR ROBERT MELTON  
ACTION: (T-12:09 PM) County Auditor Robert Melton commented that his office  
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is ready to assist with whatever they can. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)  
TEMPORARY INJUNCTION MOTION - COUNTY ATTORNEY ANDREW J. MEYERS  
ACTION: (T-12:10 PM) County Attorney Andrew J. Meyers advised the Board that  
during today’s Commission Meeting, the trial team was arguing against  
a
temporary injunction motion that was brought forward by bar owners that were  
trying to get a court order to force the county to allow bars to open. Mr. Meyers  
advised the Board that the temporary injunction was denied.  
In addition, Mr.  
Meyers thanked the trial team for their great work.  
discussion.)  
(Refer to minutes for full