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The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida
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in special session on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, beginning at
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p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
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A. Roll Call:
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The following members of the City Commission were present:
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Mayor Philip K. Stoddard, Vice Mayor Valerie Newman,
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Commissioners Velma Palmer, Brian D. Beasley and Walter
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Harris.
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Also in attendance were: City Attorney Laurence Feingold
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City Clerk Maria M. Menendez.
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B. Moment of Silence: By Mayor Stoddard.
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C. Pledge of Allegiance:
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The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the
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City of South Miami, Florida, relating to
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appointing Buford R. (Randy) Witt as
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Manager; and providing an effective date.
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(Vice Mayor Newman)
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Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by
Mayor Stoddard to
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approve this item.
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After some discussion about whether or
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item, the Commission decided to allow Mr.
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presentation.
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Mr. Witt said that his background is
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leadership. He served in the US Air Force where he held different
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management positions within the US and
his presentation, Mr. Witt answered
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abroad. When he finished
to questions from each
Commissioner Palmer said that she would feel more
comfortable if they had other candidates to choose from. However,
she said that if she decided not to vote for Mr. Witt if would
not mean that he is not qualified.
The Commission discussed the possibility of deferring the
resolution in order to meet other candidates either Friday or
Saturday.
Mayor Stoddard suggested that they could also consider
interviewing the other applicant who submitted a resume at the
last minute.
After some discussion, Vice Mayor Newman asked the Mayor to
call the question on the resolution so that Mr. Witt could go on
with his plans to go out of town on a trip.
At this time the Mayor allowed the public to make comments.
Sharon McCain urged the Commission to abide by the Charter
and to adhere to the item on the agenda.
With regard to Mr. Witt's salary, Vice Mayor Newman
explained that she had interviewed him prior to this meeting and
that he would accept the same conditions of the previous Acting
City Manager.
At this time Commissioner Palmer left the meeting.
When Mr. Witt asked about the use of a car Mayor Stoddard
said that he could drive the one used by the former City Manager.
Brenda Lumpkin, a resident of the City, addressed the
Commission expressing concern about the confusion she said that
she saw during this meeting.
With no further speakers the public remarks section was
closed.
With some further comments, the motion to approve this item
passed by a 4 -0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer:
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Vice Mayor Newman: Nay
Commissioner Beasley: Nay
Commissioner Harris: Nay
Mayor Stoddard: Nay
There being no further business to come before this Body,
the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Attest
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
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Approved
Philip K. Stoddard
Mayor