Ms. Donna Canady-Spence

Moratorium on placing names on City Facilities and Streets - Donna Canady-Spence, President of the Greater Carver Heights Association, 200 SW 2nd Street, Deerfield Beach, requested that the Commission consider placing a moratorium on placing names on City facilities and streets.She also requested that guidelines be set to determine the naming of City facilities/streets, i.e. a resident of the City for 20 years, in good standing, has contributed to the City and after they are decease.She said that there are many pioneers, Mr. Jones and Mr. Butler, that have contributed to this City and should be considered prior to those that are just passing through.

Commissioner Poitier stated that she agreed with Ms. Canady-Spence, but the Sylvia Poitier Business Skill Center, which is owned by the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority, was named after her for her assistance with funding while serving on the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.She welcomed the suggestion of having guidelines put in place.

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Vice Mayor Gonot also agreed that guidelines should be adopted and suggested possibly working with the Historical Society in this endeavor.

In response to Commissioner Militello's question, Ms. Canady-Spence replied that the renaming of streets should also adhere to these guidelines. .

Vice Mayor Gonot stated that it is his understanding that Ms. Canady-Spence serves on the Beautification Board and must resign in order to serve on the Memorial Committee.

Commissioner Poitier stated that she will not recommend Ms. Canady-Spence at this time.

Discussion pursued regarding the process of board appointments.Commissioner Poitier instructed the City Clerk to not continue the previous process of having an application on file prior to the appointment to the board.She said that if the Commission recommends an individual for appointment to consider and follow up with it at a later day.
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Commissioner Poitier did not recommend reappointing Donna Canady-Spence at this time to the Beautification Authority.She would like to have her serve on the Memorial Committee instead.

Commissioner Poitier recommended that Donna Canady-Spence, District 2.She said that Mrs. Canady-Spence asked her how long will the committee be in existence.Currently, Ms. Canady-Spence serves on the Cultural Committee and would like to continue to serve on that committee.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Popelsky and Seconded by Commissioner Militello to adopt Resolution 2005/180, appointing Alexander Owen, Joanne Carrig and Donna Canady-Spence.