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3 Islands advisory board votes 5-0 to remove member Lance Hotchkiss
Summary
The 3 Islands Safe Neighborhood District Advisory Board voted unanimously to remove Lance Hotchkiss from the board; members said the board will continue to meet with four members while recruitment for a replacement proceeds.
The 3 Islands Safe Neighborhood District Advisory Board voted unanimously to remove member Lance Hotchkiss during a board meeting in Hallandale Beach. An unidentified board member moved to remove Hotchkiss; the motion was seconded and carried in a 5-0 roll call.
The motion was introduced during the board business portion of the meeting. An unidentified board member said, “I'd like to make a motion that we remove Lance Hotchkiss from the 3 Islands Safe Neighborhood District Board.” Another unidentified board member responded, “Happily seconded.” The clerk called the roll: Director Lazaro, Director Butler, Director Lee Matau, Chair Cooper and Director Adams recorded votes in favor; the motion passed 5-0.
Board members and staff discussed the board's remaining membership after the removal. The clerk confirmed the board will retain four members and therefore can continue to meet. A participant asked the group to assist in recruiting replacements; attendees mentioned sending an email blast to neighborhood groups and engaging community contacts such as Mr. Roberts and residents in Venetian Park.
City attorney and city manager reported no communications for the district at the meeting. After confirming the removal and outreach plans, the board adjourned the 3 Islands Safe Neighborhood District portion of the meeting.
The vote was a formal action removing a named advisory-board member; the record does not show further disciplinary context, appeals, or a staff directive to initiate a replacement appointment process beyond informal outreach discussed during the meeting.
