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Commission approves Pelican Harbor gala sponsorship; resident urges against remote voting
Summary
The commission approved a sponsorship request from Pelican Harbor for four tickets to a March 11 gala and heard a public comment from David Virgil urging that commissioners not be allowed to vote remotely, arguing in‑person presence ensures fairness.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach Commission approved a sponsorship request from Pelican Harbor for its gala on Wednesday, March 11, scheduled from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. A commissioner moved to purchase four tickets; another seconded and the commission voted in favor by voice vote.
Commissioners briefly discussed ticket/package options and whether the city would cover the sponsorship by buying tickets. The record indicates the item was added to the agenda and approved during the meeting.
During the citizens forum, resident David Virgil (17500 North Bay Road) addressed the commission about remote voting. He said he opposed allowing remote voting for commissioners, arguing meetings are consistently scheduled on the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and that members should be present if the public must attend in person. He said, “I would be against that being allowed,” and added that he would not be able to participate from home and that allowing remote voting would be unfair to in‑person speakers.
The meeting then adjourned. No further action on remote voting was recorded in the transcript.
