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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-65: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING _____________________ AND ________________________ BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO SERVE AS REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD TO FULFILL THE REMAINDER OF AN EXPIRED TERM THAT LASTS THREE (3) YEARS EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2027; APPOINTING RICHARD GAYLE BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM THAT EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2025; APPOINTING JOHN BECKFORD BY MAYOR DENISE GRANT TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM THAT EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2025, IF NOT CHOSEN AS A REGULAR BOARD MEMBER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Appointments to the Code Enforcement Board have expired and new appointments must be approved to ensure the board has a quorum and is able to continue meeting.
The following information has been prepared for your consideration:
I. REQUESTED ACTION
This Resolution is requested to approve the appointments to the Code Enforcement Board, as selected by individual Commissioners to fill the vacant and/or expired seats.
II. SUMMARY AND HISTORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The appointment of regular board members Charles Blackburn and Dorothy Rich, selected by the Commission as a whole, expired November 2024, leaving two (2) seats vacant. These seats are to be filled with appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term that lasts three (3) years, to expire November 2027. The City Clerk’s Office has received applications from the following individuals, expressing interest in being appointed to this board:
• Charles Blackburn
• Dorothy Rich
• John Beckford
The appointment of Richard Gayle as an alternate board member, in association with seat 5, expired November 2024.
Mayor Denise D. Grant has selected John Beckford to be appointed to the seat for the remainder of an unexpired term that lasts one (1) year, to expire November 2025; in the event that Mr. Beckford is selected by the Commission as a Whole to serve as a regular member, Mayor Grant’s alternate appointment will remain vacant until a new selection is made.
The appointment of an alternate board member in association with seat 4 is currently vacant.
Commissioner Campbell has selected Richard Gayle to be appointed to the seat for the remainder of an unexpired term that lasts one (1) year, to expire November 2025.
III. FINANCIAL IMPACT
All board members receive a $50.00 stipend, per meeting attended.
IV. RECOMMENDATION/ACTION
It is recommended that the Commission approve the appointments as described above.
V. ATTACHMENTS
1. Board List
2. Applications/Resumes