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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
JULY 16, 1998
The Special Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Deputy Mayor
Cindy Gennell at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, absent
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
Attorney Robert Guthrie, present
COMMISSIONERS:
Robert S. Miller, present
Michael S. Blake, absent
Ed Martinez, Jr., present
David McLeod, present
The Special Meeting was moved from the Commission Chambers to the City Hall
Conference Room as there was work being done in the Chambers. The receptionist was
notified of the change in location to direct the public to the correct room.
Deputy Mayor Gennell convened the Special Meeting at 3:05 p.m. Commission went
into closed executive session.
Attorney Guthrie announced the attendance at the Closed Executive Session in the case
of Partyka vs. Blake, Gennell, et. al. and the City of Winter Springs, and those being:
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, Commissioners Miller, Martinez, and McLeod, Attorney
Guthrie, a court reporter.
Deputy Mayor Gennell reconvened the Special Meeting at 4:07 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Gennell called a recess at 4:08 p.m. Deputy Mayor Gennell reconvened
the Special Meeting at 4: 19 p.m.
Attorney Guthrie stated that the Commission has to decide to appeal the decision
rendered by the trial Judge in the case styled Partyka vs. City and Commissioners.
Attorney Guthrie stated that the Commission would need to determine if it was in the
public interest to pursue this appeal.
Attorney Guthrie recommended that if the Commission determines to pursue the appeal
and that he recommends the City hire Attorney Arthur England from the law firm of
Greenburg Traurig.
Attorney Guthrie stated that he has spoken with Attorney England and said Attorney
England would be glad to represent the City at a sum of $20,500 plus out of pocket
expenses. An agreement would be presented to the City.
Discussion.
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Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod that the Commission finds it is the
public interest to expend the funds in the amount of $20,500 plus out of pocket
expenses and hire the law firm of Greenburg Traurig to appeal the Judge's decision.
Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
The Commission decided to give a courtesy call to Holland Knight informing them that
the City is using another law firm.
It was decided that the Deputy Mayor will sign the contract with Greenburg Traurig
The Commission said they wanted to be kept "posted" on the activity of this issue and to
use their home addresses.
III. Parks and Recreation Department
Request the Commission to approve the date of September 5, 1998 for the rescheduling
of July4th Holiday at Home at Central Winds Park:
Discussion on rescheduling the July 4th Holiday at Home at Central Winds Park.
Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to cancel the fire works for this year.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes.
The Special Meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Margo M. Hopkins,
City Clerk