Notes of Commission Meeting of March 12, 2007

On March 12, the Commission met, and the following matters of interest were discussed and acted upon:

PRESENTATIONS:

A presentation was given by Meals on Wheels. On Thursday, March 29, the Mayor and other volunteers will be providing their time assisting in distribution beginning at 8:30 AM

FIRST READING:

1) Passed a change in the code changing the name of "Local Occupational License" to "Local Business Tax," to be consistent with Florida Statutes.
2) Passed ordinance to make election of officials consistent with the Charter changes approved by the voters. The city elections shall now be held in November, starting 2008.

SECOND READING:

1) Passed on final reading to require disclosure of LEED standards within a site plan as created by the US Green Building Council. This does not require LEED standards to be enforced, but to encourage utilizing the standards.

RESOLUTIONS:

1) Approved expenditures of $7.37 million towards construction of 56th Avenue.
2) Approved expenditure of $7000 from Federal Forfeiture Fund for a boxing ring to be used by the Police Athletic League.
3) Approved expenditure of $7500 from the abandoned property account to fund the police department gun buy-back program.
4) Tabled Resolution to move Broward County Bus stop at NW 33rd Avenue to NW 33rd Terrace at Broward Estates, pending request of Broward Estates.
5) Approved expenditure of $37,500 towards inspection and construction coordination of 4 bus shelters on State Road 7. A grant has been awarded towards the construction of these shelters.

NEW BUSINESS:

Set Pre-budget Workshops for April throughout Lauderhill. See following article on set meetings.