b'MAYOR JUDY PAULGoodbye Town Hall, Fun on the 4th, outstanding graduates & moreThe Town of Davie is ex- dine Clark, Tom Truex, Lisa Hubert, Michael Crowley and Bry-citedfortheupcomingan Caletka. Davie representatives who have passed were honored Fun on the 4th event andposthumously.festivitiesonMonday,JulyThis was a sad day, saying goodbye to so much history, but 4th. The event will be for Davieexciting to be moving forward with a modern, state-of-the-art fa-residents only and we ask everyone tocility of which everyone will be proud. The event was the last time pre-register to receive a ticket by calling the Pine Island Multipur- members of the public had the opportunity to visit the site or en-pose Center at 954.327.3941. The gates at Bamford Sports Com- ter the former Town Council Chambers. We were honored to have plex will open at 5 p.m. and the event will begin at 6 p.m. Activ- State Representative Robin Bartleman and County Commissioner ities include live music by Whiskey County and The Yacht RockSteve Geller present as well as representation from the offices of Club on the main stage, childrens activities, a petting farm, foodCongresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and State Represen-trucks, fireworks and more! We look forward to seeing all our res- tative Michael Gottlieb. This ceremony provided an opportunity idents at this wonderful event. Remember to leave the fireworksto honor, reminisce, and rekindle relationships. to the professionals and be mindful of your neighbors. The next step is for the Town to begin preparations of the Congratulations to all our high school graduates.site for demolition. Our new home will be at the same loca-You survived a pandemic and succeeded under the most difficulttion and the entrance will be a replica of our present Town Hall. circumstances. As part of my ongoing commitment to honor stu- All the trees are being preserved and we will be adding about an dents, I presented three scholarships this year. Two graduatesadditional acre of green space.from Western High School are Nicholas Cristea and Alex Soto.The First budget workshop was held on June 8th.The They will be honored at our July meeting. Susan Rosanno, a grad- most important takeaway is that we have a balanced budget with uate of Nova High, was honored on June 8th and presented withno increase in the millage rate or fire assessment. We have set aside her certificate and check. Susan graduated second in her class, was17 million dollars for Capital Improvement projects including, but tops nationally and in the state in Congressional Debate, receivednot limited to: Cardiac Monitors & Equipment, Fire Apparatus, the Silver Knight Award for general scholarship, and will be goingFireStation65RoofReplacement,LicensePlateRecognition to The University of Florida. Susan shadowed me when she wasEquipment, Public Arts Installation, Asphalt Trail Replacement, in elementary school as Mayor for the Day. I asked her then whatRoad Resurfacing, Sidewalk Replacement, improvement of Util-she wanted to be when she grew up. Her answer was, Presidentities infrastructure, repairs and structural improvements at many of the United States. She is well on her way.I will detail Alex andof our parks, and a number of drainage projects.Nicholas after their appearance at Town Hall next month. Having just experienced a serious rain event with local-The Town of Davie hosted a Town Hall Closeout Cer- ized flooding, I would like to remind everyone to be mindful of emony on Saturday, June 11th at the former Town Hall (6591keeping any catch basins on your streets clear of grass OrangeDrive). Theceremonyhonoredtheformer TownHallcuttings,branchesandanyotherobjectsthatmight over the years and was held in the Council Chambers, followedclog the drain. A serious flood in Shenandoah was caused by by refreshments on the lawn. All existing and past Town Coun- mulch which had floated away and clogged the drain. Public Works cilmembers who have served the community since 1961 were in- cleared it and the water drained. Public Works crews were out vited to attend the event. Recognized were: Carl Weismann (whoday and night pumping in neighborhoods and vacuuming clogged was the oldest serving member from 1961-62), Richard Moss,drains. Thank you!David Thomson, Thomas Tommy Gill, John Primeau, RichardHave a wonderful summer and stay safe.Lyle, Jim DeLeo, Pat Brennan, Scott Cowan, Joan Kovac, Kathryn Kathy Cox, Monroe Kiar, Richard Weiner, Terry Santini, Geral- BY DAVIE MAYOR JUDY PAUL18 #399JULY 2022CELEBRATE SAFELY DRWMAG.COM'