2011-0615 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting June 15,2011 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Public Speakers: none Vice Mayor Thaler asked if we have used Unique Charter before, and Ms. Simpson said no but they did provide transportation for the Tennis Tournament in Key Biscayne for two years and were very happy with them, and they used over 27 buses per day. Commissioner Gatto moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1729 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 10I. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the Purchase of Wall Plaques for Heritage Park from Gateway Monument Company, in an Amount Not to Exceed $17,300.25, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Assistant City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson reported noting that these plaques will be installed on Friday morning (June 17,2011) at Heritage Park for the Veteran's Wall and the Commission Wall. Public Speakers: none Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1730 was adopted by a voice vote of5-0 in favor. Mayor Edelcup reminded everyone that Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson is hosting the Grand Opening of Heritage Park on Saturday, June 18, 2011 beginning at 4:00 p.m. and will be providing games, food, and entertainment, and he invited everyone to attend. Ms. Simpson said to also join us on Sunday, June 19,2011 for the City's 14th Anniversary Celebration at Samson Oceanfront Park beginning at noon. 10J. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Ratifying the Purchase of a Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano from Tony Siciliano's Piano Music Center for Pelican Community Park, in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $25,275.00, Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Assistant City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Cultural and Human Services Director Susan Simpson reported that the University of Miami annually hosts a slightly used piano sale, and this piano is valued at $69,770. We have used it and it is perfect. Public Speakers: none Mayor Edelcup encouraged people to come to Pelican Community Park to hear our concerts. Commissioner Aelion asked what will become of our present piano, and Ms. Simpson said it will be placed on Gov.Deals or eBay. It was donated to us from Christine Lee's. Vice Mayor Thaler moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2011-1731 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 7