2010-0415 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting April 15, 2010 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida Auditor Jerry Chioca of MarcumRachlin, has been ill but is here via conference call. Mr. Mathis and Mr. Chioca presented the City of Sunny Isles Beach Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2008/2009, and noted that they met with the Commission individually. Mr. Chioca said there were no changes in the numbers from when they discussed the Report with each Commissioner. Mr. Mathis noted on page 1 of the Auditor's Report where they indicated in the first paragraph that they have audited the accompanying Statements as of September 30, 2009. He also noted in the third paragraph, which is the opinion paragraph where they gave the City an unqualified opinion, which is the cleanest opinion that anyone can receive for an audit. Mr. Mathis also noted, as Mr. Chioca indicated on the phone, there is one additional Note Disclosure on page 41 of the Report, Note 12. Subsequent Events: the first paragraph is what they added indicating that in February 2010, the City was in the process of purchasing land during eminent domain procedures for $8.2 Million, and that is still subject to possible further additional liability based on the outcome of the case. Mayor Ede1cup noted that the Commission just received the final Audit Report and had not had an opportunity to read the Report but, as Mr. Chioca indicated, there have been no changes in the numbers, and so he suggested if any of the Commissioners have a question after reading the Report, we can always come back to a Commission meeting. Mr. Mathis also noted as part of the Report, you received a letter that is required communication from the Auditors to those in charge with governance, and that letter indicates that there were no difficulties with management during the Audit, and there were no major compliance issues. Mayor Ede1cup noted the wonderful summary by Minai Shah that put together a comparison of the key budget and financial information for the last three years, and for those who would like to refer to something very quickly, it is a good report to hang on to. Commissioner Scholl moved and Commissioner Brezin seconded a motion to accept the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2008/2009. The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. SB. A Proclamation to be Presented to Fairmont Turnberry Isles Resort & Club upon Winning the "2009 Sales Team of the Year Award". Action: Members of the Commission and Ibis Romero, Executive Director of Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association, joined Mayor Edelcup who read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to Benny Baez, Director of Group Sales, Fairmont Turnberry Isles Resort & Club. Sc. A Proclamation Proclaiming April 2010 as "Water Conservation Month" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Action: Mayor Edelcup summarized the Proclamation and noted that it would be mailed to the South Florida Water Management District. SD. A Proclamation Proclaiming May 10-16,2010 as "Water Reuse Week" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Action: Mayor Ede1cup summarized the Proclamation and noted that it would be mailed to the South Florida Water Management District. 2