HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-11-21 Council Induction Meeting MinutesBAL HARBOUR
- VILLAGE -
Mayor Gabriel Groisman
Vice Mayor Seth E. Salver
Councilman David J. Albaum
Councilman Jeffrey P. Freimark
Councilman Buzzy Sklar
Councilman Elect David Wolf
Village Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
Village Clerk Dwight S. Danie
Village Attorneys Weiss Serota
Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.
Bal Harbour Village Council
INDUCTION MEETING MINUTES
November 21, 2022
At 6:30 PM
Bal Harbour Village Hall • 655 - 96th Street • Bal Harbour • Florida 33154
This meeting was conducted in -person. In order to minimize exposure to the
Coronavirus to Councilmembers and members of the public, the meeting was
also broadcast on the Village's website (> ). Members of the
public were also encouraged to participate by email
(meetings@balharbourfl. gov) or by telephone at 305-865-6449.
1 CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Gabriel Groisman called the
meeting to order at 10:21 A.M.
The following were present:
Mayor Gabriel Groisman
Vice Mayor Seth Salver
Councilman Jeffrey Freimark
Councilman Buzzy Sklar
Councilman David Albaum
Also present:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, Village Manager
Dwight S. Danie, Village Clerk
Susan Trevarthen, Village Attorney
The Bal Harbour Police Department Honor Guard presented the colors after which Mayor
Groisman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2 INVOCATION - Rabbi Sholom Lipsker delivered the invocation.
3 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Groisman presented a proclamation to his wife Lisa, proclaiming November 21,
2022 to be Lisa Falic-Groisman Day.
4 RATIFICATION OF VILLAGE CLERK'S CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS
4.1 RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CERTIFICATE OF THE RESULTS OF THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR BAL HARBOUR
VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item saying that it was a ministerial act, ratifying the Village
Clerk's certification ofthe election ofthree councilmembers, Seth E. Salver, Buzzy Sklar and
David Wolf.
MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Seth Salver and
seconded by Councilman Buzzy Sklar.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (50).
Mr. Gonzalez recognized Mayor Groisman's contributions to Bal Harbour Village saying
that he would be missed.
Mayor Groisman shared his thoughts from his role as Mayor and the accomplishments of
the Village throughout his term including infrastructure projects, a new jetty project, a
waterfront park, a new Village Hall, a new Public Works building, the Bal Harbour Shops
Development Agreement saying that the Council's ability to stay focused was a major
factor.
He spoke of the Village's efforts in support of Autism awareness, and actions against Anti-
Semitism, and the getting through difficult times presented by hurricanes, the collapse of
the Champlain Tower and COVID.
He concluded in saying that it was an honor of a lifetime to serve.
5 OATH OF OFFICE OF NEWLY ELECTED / RE-ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS
The Village Clerk provided the Oath of Office to Councilman Seth Salver, Councilman
Buzzy Sklar and Councilman David Wolf.
Councilman Salver thanked the people of Bal Harbour for electing him to an additional
term. He said his intent is to serve the community and make it the best community in South
Florida. He gave credit to fellow councilman saying that high functioning teamwork made
all the Village's accomplishments possible.
Councilman Buzzy Sklar, thanked his wife and children, the Village Manager, the Village
Clerk, the Police Department and Staff saying that he was looking forward to spending four
more years with amazing group of people and a great Council. He concluded saying that
it truly was an honor to serve Bal Harbour.
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Councilman Wolf said that it was an honor to represent the Village, and his neighborhood.
He thanked his family and friends for their support and enthusiasm on his campaign. and
said that he was looking forward to working with an impressive Council and doing
excellent things for the community.
6 APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON
After his appointment as temporary Chair, Mr. Gonzalez explained the rules of procedure that
would be used to elect the Mayor. .
7 ELECTION OF MAYOR
Mr. Gonzalez called for nominations for Mayor.
Councilman Albaum nominated Councilman Sklar for Mayor. Councilman Sklar accepted the
nomination.
Councilman Wolf nominated Councilman Freimark for Mayor. Councilman Freimark accepted the
nomination.
There were no further nominations.
Councilmembers voted handing results to the Village Clerk who then read the results. Councilman
Freimark received the highest number of votes, and was elected as Mayor of Bal Harbour Village.
7.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE FROM
NOVEMBER 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item.
MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Councilman Wolf and
seconded by Councilman Seth Salver.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
8 OATH OF OFFICE - MAYOR
The Village Clerk provided the Oath of Office to Mayor Jeffrey P. Freimark.
Mayor Freimark thanked everyone for their support and confidence in him. He said that he
was looking forward to continuing to work with this team to drive the Village forward with
all the exciting elements to be working towards.
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9 ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Mr. Gonzalez opened the floor to nominations for Vice Mayor.
Mayor Freimark nominated Councilman Salver for Vice Mayor.
He added for the record that, at the Council's previous retreat, he had agreed that if he
were to be successful in becoming Mayor, that we would serve 2 -years, then run for re-
election, and then support Vice Mayor Salver in a bid to become Mayor.
Councilman Salver accepted the nomination.
As there were no further nominations, Councilman Salver was elected Vice Mayor of Bal
Harbour Village.
9.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF A VICE MAYOR OF THE VILLAGE
FROM NOVEMBER 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gonzalez introduced the item.
MOTION: A motion to approve the resolution was moved by Vice Mayor Seth Salver and
seconded by Mayor Jeffrey Freimark.
VOTE: The Motion passed by unanimous voice vote (5-0).
10 OATH OF OFFICE - VICE MAYOR
The Village Clerk then provided the Oath of Office to Vice Mayor Seth W. Salver.
12 ADJOURN - The meeting was adjourned at 11:13 AM.
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Dc t anie, Village Clerk
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