HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2008 07 23 Roundtable Discussion MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
SUMMARY
CITY COMMISSION
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
JULY 23, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The Roundtable Discussion of Wednesday, July 23, 2008 of the City Commission was
called to Order by Commissioner Robert S. Miller at 5:34 p.m. in the East Training Room
of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor John F. Bush, absent
Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore, absent
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present
Commissioner Rick Brown, present
Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present
Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs, present
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, absent
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Office Of The City Manager
Budget Review.
Ms. Fluffy Bellus, Bellus Insurance Services, 1251 Miller Avenue, #B, Winter Park,
Florida: addressed the City Commission on Health Insurance for employees.
With discussion, the preference seemed to be to offer all three (3) possible options. City
Manager Ronald W. McLemore noted he would put together an ADD-ON Agenda Item
for the upcoming City Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28,
2008 on this issue.
Issues related to the Parks and Recreation Department Budget was discussed next.
Tape I/Side B
Discussion followed on League partnerships; bidding out maintenance; and the Senior
Center.
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SUMMARY
CITY COMMISSION
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION -JULY 23, 2008
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The following topics were discussed next: Costs related to Police Officers; Travel;
Contract Services; Millage Rates; possible "Add backs"; and City Events. On the issue
of Events, the fall Hometown Holiday Harvest was mentioned as an Event to definitely
bring back, possibly instead of the Christmas Concert.
Working with Sponsors was also suggested by Members of the City Commission.
Manager McLemore said he would also have an ADD-ON Agenda Item related to
securing Sponsors.
It was also recommended that an article in an upcoming City Newsletter address any
Millage changes that the City Commission agreed on, noting cost per household.
Discussion ensued on revenues from Red-Light Cameras and having someone from the
State Board of Administration (SBA) and the Florida League of Cities address the City
Commission at a future City Commission Meeting.
Tape 2/Side A
Next, discussion on variable loan rates was discussed and Staff said they would provide
the City Commission with this information.
The next Roundtable Discussion for July 31, 2008 was then addressed. Commissioner
Miller stated that he would not be able to attend.
Commissioner Miller read a statement from Mayor John F. Bush.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Miller adjourned the Roundtable Discussion at 7:18 p.m.
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NOTE: TYiase Minutes were approved at the August 1 1, 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting.