Special City Commission Meeting
Special MeetingDeltona, FL · November 11, 2024
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
Special City Commission Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2024 9:00 AM Deltona Commission Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Avila.
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
Present: 5 - Mayor Avila
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Heriot
Commissioner Shimkus
Absent: 2 - Vice Mayor JodyLee
Commissioner McCool
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation by Deltona Fire Department Chaplain Alvarez, the
presentation of colors by the Deltona Fire Department Honor Guard and
National Anthem by Yaya Santos.
4. BUSINESS:
A. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-40, ratifying the results of
the Primary held on August 20, 2024, and General Elections held on
November 5, 2024.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-40. The motion carried by the
following vote:
For: 5 - Mayor Avila, Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner
Colwell, Commissioner Heriot, and Commissioner Shimkus
5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
A. Recognition of outgoing Commissioner.
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The Mayor presented plaques to the outgoing Commissioners in recognition of their years of
service to the City of Deltona.
B. Swearing in of newly elected City Commissioners.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Commissioners.
C. Selection of Vice Mayor.
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Heriot, to appoint Commissioner Colwell as Vice Mayor for the next
year.
The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 3 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell and Commissioner Heriot
Against: 4 - Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli, Commissioner Santiago and
Mayor Avila
Motion by Commissioner Howington, seconded by Commissioner Lulli,
to appoint Nick Lulli as Vice Mayor for the next year. The motion failed
by the following vote:
The motion failed by the following vote:
For: 3 - Commissioner Howington, Commissioner Lulli and Commissioner Santiago
Against: 4 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot
and Mayor Avila
Motion by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, seconded by Commissioner
Colwell, to appoint Commissioner Heriot as Vice Mayor for the next
year. The motion carried by the following vote:
The motion carried by the following vote:
For: 5 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez, Commissioner Colwell, Commissioner Heriot,
Commissioner Santiago and Mayor Avila
Against: 2 - Commissioner Howington and Commissioner Lulli
6. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:21 a.m.
______________________________
Santiago Avila, Jr., MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Agenda
Special City Commission Meeting
Mayor Avila
Vice Mayor JodyLee
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner Colwell
Commissioner Heriot
Commissioner McCool
Commissioner Shimkus
Monday, November 11, 2024 9:00 AM Deltona Commission Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
A. Invocation by Deltona Fire Department Chaplain Alvarez, the presentation of
colors by the Deltona Fire Department Honor Guard and National Anthem by
Yaya Santos.
4. BUSINESS:
A. Request for approval of Resolution No. 2024-40, ratifying the results of the
Primary held on August 20, 2024, and General Elections held on November 5,
2024.
Background: The City held a Primary Election for Deltona Commission Districts No.
1 and 2 on August 20, 2024 and a General Election for Deltona
Commission Districts No. 1, 4 and 6 on November 5, 2024. All seats
are for a four-year term with the exception of District No. 1 which will be
for the remainder of a four-year term to expire November 2026. These
results of the election are to be ratified by the City Commission.
The City Charter was changed in 2008 to remove the requirement that
the Canvassing Board shall immediately report the results of an
election to a meeting of the City Commission. However, historically the
results have continued to be brought before the Commission for this
purpose.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2024-40
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5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS:
A. Recognition of outgoing Commissioner.
Background: The Mayor and Commission recognize the outgoing Commissioner.
B. Swearing in of newly elected City Commissioners.
Background: Swearing in of newly elected City Commissioners:
· District 1 - Davison Heriot
· District 2 - Emma Santiago
· District 4 - Dori Howington
· District 6 - Dominic “Nick” Lulli
C. Selection of Vice Mayor.
Background: Section 5, Item (5)(a), THE VICE MAYOR: ELECTION AND DUTIES, of
the City Charter provides that: “Election. There shall be a Vice Mayor
elected annually by the Commission from among the Commissioners.
Such election shall take place at the first meeting after the general
election.”
6. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Manager in writing at
CityManager@deltonafl.gov or to Deltona City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.,
Deltona, FL 32725 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at which the person
wishes to attend. The City is not permitted to provide the use of human physical
assistance to physically handicapped persons in lieu of the construction or use of
ramps or other mechanical devices in order to comply with Florida law. If proper
accommodations for handicapped access cannot be made at a particular public
meeting venue pursuant to a timely written request under Section 286.26 F.S., the
City Manager shall change the venue of that meeting to a location where those
accommodations can be provided.
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