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School and Community Relations Committee Meeting of May 12, 2009
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[Excused Absence: No excused absences were requested.
At this meeting Member Doug Austin asked for an excused absence for the March 10, 2009, meeting. Vice-Chairperson Joan Reitsma and Member Victor Shabanah approved his request. Motion carried. Member Pat Kiel requested an excused absence for the April 20, 2009, meeting. Vice-Chairperson Joan Reitsma and Member Victor Shabanah approved his request. Motion carried.
Minutes: The April 20, 2009, were approved unanimously with one minor detail which was “a recognition breakfast and include all of the sponsors”. Motion passed.
Education Compact: The committee has not met during the last month so an update could not be given.
Budget: There is still no final budget available for the new school year. Discussion will ensue at the next meeting.
Florida Power and Light: Chairperson Korge expressed that the city commission is very well about the high intensity cable was address. The FPL have appended plans to bury the lines underground where Bird Road is situated and the second option would be to be buried underground U.S.1. The City Commission is very well aware and the consultant has been hired. The consultant will review the health and safety issues that these lines will cause. A formal FPL proposal has not been sent as of yet to the City.
A full article from the Miami Herald was distributed to all of the members.
Elections: As mentioned last month, Member Andrew Yagoda was selected as the new chairperson beginning in September 2009. Members were to select a Vice-Chairperson after Secretary Anna Garcia clarified if you were any time restrictions in serving the committee as a member before being appointed as Vice-Chairperson. Secretary Garcia informed the committee that there were no restrictions. Ms. Ana Rodriguez was nominated as the chairperson. Motion passed unanimously.
Membership: Members were advise...
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