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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2009 07 27 City Commission Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of Monday, July 27, 2009 of the City Commission was called to Order by Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, absent Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, present Commissioner Jean Hovey, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Gary Bonner, present Commissioner Sally McGinnis, absent City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present The Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Community Development Department Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning Projects. No discussion. INFORMATIONAL 101. Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The City Commission Regarding The Expenses/Revenue/In -Kind From The 2009 July 4 Celebration Of Freedom/50 Anniversary. Deputy Mayor Krebs asked if there were any updates to this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 2 OF 18 Mr. Chuck Pula, Director, Parks and Recreation Department stated, "One of the items that we inadvertently left off the Revenue side was the contribution from the paper for six hundred dollars ($600.00); and that would therefore increase the total Revenue to twenty seven thousand, five fifteen [dollars] forty -seven [cents] ($27,515.47)." Deputy Mayor Krebs then asked, "What about the hundred and twenty dollars ($120.00) from `Amazing Brownie', the in -kind donation Mr. Pula noted, "I am not aware of that." Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "It was in the prizes." Mr. Pula responded, "We must have missed it." Deputy Mayor Krebs then remarked, "I think there were a few other things. I will Vote to accept the information, but I would like there to be a caveat or something that I believe that this is mostly correct, but there are some things that probably have been forgotten." City Manager Kevin L. Smith suggested, "I would suggest that you approve pending the adjustments forthcoming that you discussed tonight on the dais. We'll make those adjustments and get it to you a.s.a.p." Deputy Mayor Krebs commented, "That will be fine. "MOTION TO APPROVE INFORMATIONAL AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS SUMMARIZED, "WE ARE GOING TO APPROVE THE [INFORMATIONAL] AGENDA BUT WE ARE GOING TO AWAIT FOR..." COMMISSIONER BROWN ADDED, "...CORRECT..." DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS CONTINUED, "...THE EXTRA INFORMATION." VOTE: COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED NEXT, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN THE ORDER DOCUMENTED. •S CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 3 OF 18 CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT 200. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs Youth Sports Organization. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 201. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs Basketball League. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. CONSENT 202. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs Grizzlies, Inc. (Football). No discussion. CONSENT 203. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs Futball Club, Inc., Affiliate Of Central Florida United Soccer Clubs. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 204. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The F.C. United, LLC. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 4 OF 18 CONSENT 205. Police Department Requesting The Commission To Give Approval To Expend $2,214.88 From The Federal Law Enforcement Trust Fund To The Narcotics Overdose Prevention And Education Program (NOPE). No discussion. CONSENT 206. Finance Department Requesting Authorization From The City Commission To Extend The City's Current Contract With Severn Trent Environmental Services, Inc. To Read City Water Meters For The Contract Period October 1, 2009 To September 30, 2010. This Agenda Item was not discussed. CONSENT 207. Police Department Requests The Commission To Approve The Division Of 2009 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds Totaling $239,756.00 And The Expenditure Of Said Funds For Law Enforcement Programs As Outlined Below. There was no discussion on this Agenda Item. CONSENT 208. Public Works Department Requesting The City Commission's Authorization To Enter Into An Agreement With URS Construction Services, Inc. For Construction Engineering And Inspection Services On Four Transportation Projects. Brief discussion followed on the Bids and Commissioner Rick Brown said to Mr. Brian Fields, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Department, "That will come back to us then Mr. Fields responded, "Yes it will." CONSENT 209. Public Works Department Requesting The City Commission's Approval To Withdraw An Application For A Ferry Boat Discretionary Grant For The Central Winds Water Taxi. Commissioner Brown asked about a possible public private partnership. Discussion followed with Manager Smith and Mr. Fields. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 5 OF 18 CONSENT 210. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting Approval Of The July 13, 2009 Attorney- Client Session Minutes. No discussion. CONSENT 211. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting Approval Of The July 13, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes. This Agenda Item was not discussed. "MOTION TO APPROVE" (CONSENT AGENDA). MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 300. Office Of The Mayor Presenting A Proclamation Recognizing "Stop On Red Week." Deputy Mayor Krebs read a Proclamation in honor of "Stop On Red Week." Chief of Police Kevin Brunelle spoke on red light running. Deputy Mayor Krebs asked for a report on how many violations have occurred and monies. Chief Brunelle and Captain Glenn Tolleson, Code Enforcement Bureau, Police Department spoke on Violations and Revenues. Videos were then shown to those in attendance. Further discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 6 OF 18 REPORTS REPORTS 400. Office Of The City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese distributed a letter to the City Commission and explained he had sent it "To the Attorney that represents the Town Center, Phase II project. If you recall, that property is now in the position of Pension Fund and about a couple of months ago, we received a request a modification to the Implementation Agreement that was approved by the City Commission. And just to refresh everyone's memory, back in June of [20]'06, the City Commission approved Final Engineering for Phase II of the Town Center project and unfortunately the property was deeded over in lieu of foreclosure to the Pension Fund. The Pension Fund is a purchase with some modifications to the Implementation Agreement; and I met with the City Manager and Staff and we discussed the modifications to the Implementation Agreement and it was Staff's view that they could not support the Amendments that were being proposed at this time and that's what this letter is about. This is the City's response to the proposed changes to the Implementation Agreement. For example, one of the Amendments would change the Uses that were allowed for Phase II. If you recall, that was highly negotiated and there was a minimum amount of Commercial and they wanted to change minimum to maximum." Attorney Garganese then gave an example of "Instead of a minimum of a hundred thousand square feet of retail, it would be a maximum; so, there would be no guarantee that there would be any retail." Attorney Garganese then noted, "Given the fact that the previous Commission had approved Final Engineering for a concrete project and the fact they were not coming to the City with a concrete proposal to develop, City Staff felt that it was best that at this point, status quo is the best position to take and that's what this letter reflects. In addition, there are two (2) outstanding requirements under the Implementation Agreement that we all felt that needed to be implemented. One was the conveyance of the additional land for Magnolia Park and secondly, they were required to diligently complete the Final Engineering for Spine Road; and before this project took a turn for the worse, the Engineering Firm that was doing that was ninety -five percent (95 complete and Staff felt that it's important to have those Plans completed and in their hands because under the Implementation Agreement there is an option for the City to actually complete the construction if the City wanted to take that project on; so, we felt it was important to have those Plans in -house completed, rather than at ninety -five percent (95 Secondly, Attorney Garganese noted, "I am pleased that we timely received the eighty five thousand dollar ($85,000.00) check representing the Settlement proceeds for the Maintenance Bond Litigation for Jesup's Reserve." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 7 OF 18 REPORTS 401. Office Of The City Manager Kevin L. Smith Manager Smith commented, "Two (2) items that resulted from our Budget Workshop last Thursday night number 1, as you know the Tentative Millage is on the Agenda tonight for consideration. That Resolution has been revised in concert with your Consensus Thursday night to include a Voted Debt Millage the same as the current year so a totally flat Millage; so, that will be up for your consideration later tonight. Secondly, we had some discussions about the remaining monies in the Medical Transport Fund and my suggestion to the Commission was that we revisit that issue and hold off in anticipation of the upcoming study that I have recommended to you. I did confirm that prior Commission action was to utilize those Funds for that purpose. So, I will be bringing an Agenda Item back for your consideration recommending as I did Thursday night." Manager Smith then asked if the City Commission would hear a brief report on "Census 2010 Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department briefly addressed "Census 2010" and noted, "We will bring back information to you on whether or not the City would wish to appoint someone a Staff member or a citizen to serve on the County's Committee or whether we would wish to form our own Committee. This is kind of an informational situation to you tonight; again, we won't have the full story until after the County Commission Meeting of August the 25 Commissioner Jean Hovey spoke of support for "Census 2010" from the Parent- Teacher Association and added that she thought we should also support it. REPORTS 402. Office Of The City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces, MMC No Report. REPORTS 403. Commission Seat Two Rick Brown Commissioner Brown spoke of the Winter Springs Art Festival and Banners and mentioned that the Chamber "Would like to get Banners up for the Art Festival and promotion of that." Commissioner Brown also noted, "In order to get Art Festival Banners up, a couple of things have to happen, we would have to replace some of the existing Banners that are up. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 8 OF 18 We also had originally set forward a six (6) month trial period for these Banners that are up currently, but I think they are extremely nice looking; so, we could actually look into implementing phase 2 which would give us the opportunity to move forward and be able to incorporate the Art Festival Banners in the deployment of phase 2, in enough time for them to be useful; and a third part of that is the Chamber's desire to put a Banner on the overpass. I understand the Chamber is working directly with County and DOT (Department of Transportation) to make that happen, but there would have to be some City permitting that would have to be discussed." Manager Smith said, "I was going to recommend that I bring it back at the next Meeting as an Agenda Item with the assumption that that would still give us sufficient time or give the Chamber and the Art Festival folks sufficient time." The Winter Springs Art Festival was mentioned as being scheduled for October 24 -25, 2009. Discussion followed with Mr. Stevenson. Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested, `Bringing this back as an item with all this information on it as well as anything else we can talk about because, you are right, there may be some options where you don't have to do it at every place, but you want it to be seen through the City and maybe something that can be used for a period of three (3) years at least." Discussion followed on a possible Banner over the Trail Bridge. Next, Commissioner Brown commented on Banners he had recently seen in the Midwest. Lastly, Commissioner Brown spoke of extra Funds and the Budget. REPORTS 404. Commission Seat Three Gary Bonner Commissioner Gary Bonner also spoke of the Banners and suggested that the City Manager "Bring back those dollars and cents as you know, my concern for our citizens regarding the Banners is that we find a way for them to be self funded and this certainly represents such an opportunity where we could highlight an event in our City, advertise that Event in our City, and actually accomplish that at no cost to our citizens." Secondly, Commissioner Bonner mentioned some events and meetings he had recently attended; and noted that a Chamber meeting he attended, had some sports marketing experts in attendance and Commissioner Bonner thought that some information he will give to the City Manager might be helpful regarding the Scottish Highland Games. Further comments. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 9 OF 18 Thirdly, Commissioner Bonner stated, "The Budget Workshop last week was a very comprehensive and effective Meeting. I am really pleased with the work that has been done by the Staff and with the progress that we've made as a Commission which we'll be able to recognize a little later this evening." REPORTS 405. Commission Seat Four Sally McGinnis Absent. REPORTS 406. Commission Seat Five/Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs Deputy Mayor Krebs brought up the Budget Workshops scheduled for August 3` 2009 and August 4 2009. Manager Smith noted, "The Commission had expressed a desire to have Staff come back with some information on Community Events. That Workshop could take place on the 3 (August 2009), on the 4 (August 2009) or at some other date." Manager Smith further said, "I believe that we have completed our Budget work, but the work on the Community Events remains." Deputy Mayor Krebs asked, "Monday the 3` (2009) Commissioner Brown stated, "Monday the 3rd (2009)." Deputy Mayor Krebs then stated, "So, we can clear our calendars for the 4 (August 2009)." No objections were noted. Next, Deputy Mayor Krebs asked about a possible second borrow pit for the Greens at Tuscawilla development. With discussion, Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "I would really like to be kept really, really up on this." Mr. Stevenson stated, "I will take great care to make sure the Commission is kept up to speed and abreast on the latest changes." Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "We're sensitive to the homeowners; so, maybe they need to know that." Mr. Stevenson noted, "I think it has been expressed." Further discussion followed with Mr. Fields. REPORTS 407. Office Of The Mayor John F. Bush Absent. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 10 OF 18 REPORTS 408. Commission Seat One Jean Hovey Commissioner Hovey asked about electronic signs and a previous request from Indian Trails Middle School related to electronic signage. Brief discussion. Tape 1 /Side B PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Dale Kirby, 122 Seville Chase Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: complimented Manager Smith and Staff on the Budget process. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS 500. Office Of The City Attorney And The Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau Requests That The City Commission Hold A Second Public Hearing To Consider Ordinance Number 2009 -07, Amending Chapter 20 Of The City Of Winter Springs Code Of Ordinances, As It Relates To Commercial Vehicles In Residentially Zoned Area. Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only. Deputy Mayor Krebs opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Deputy Mayor Krebs closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE" [ORDINANCE 2009 -07]. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 11 OF 18 PUBLIC HEARINGS 501. Office Of The City Attorney And The Police Department Code Enforcement Bureau Requests That The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing To Consider Ordinance Number 2009 -02, Amending Chapter 20 Of The City Of Winter Springs Code Of Ordinances, As It Relates To Prohibit Parking Vehicles On Sidewalks And In Front Yards And Provide Standards For Parking Areas On Residential Properties. "MOTION TO READ BY `TITLE'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2009 -02 by "Title" only. Deputy Mayor Krebs opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Deputy Mayor Krebs closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. Captain Tolleson addressed the Commission regarding this Ordinance. Discussion. Commissioner Hovey said to Captain Tolleson, "When it is finalized, if you send it to me, I will forward it to the PTA (Parent- Teacher Association) Presidents in Winter Springs, so they can distribute." Further discussion. "MOTION THAT WE MOVE TO SECOND READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 12 OF 18 VOTE: COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 502. Office Of The City Attorney And The Police Department Requests That The City Commission Hold A Second Public Hearing To Consider Ordinance Number 2009 -11, Amending Chapter 12 Of The City Of Winter Springs Code Of Ordinances, As It Relates To Operation Of Golf Carts On Certain City Roadways. Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only. Deputy Mayor Krebs opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Deputy Mayor Krebs closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. Brief discussion followed with Captain Tolleson. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 503. Public Works Department Requesting The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing For Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance (Number) 2009 -12, Updating The Impact Fee Credit Schedule For The Police, Fire, Parks And Recreation, And Public Buildings Impact Fees For 2009 To 2013. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2009 -12 by "Title" only. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 13 OF 18 Deputy Mayor Krebs opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Deputy Mayor Krebs closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE FOR ADOPTION." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 504. Office Of The City Attorney And Office Of The City Clerk Request The City Commission Approve Ordinance 2009 -14 On First Reading, Which Revises Section 2 -93. Of The City's Code Of Ordinances Related To The City's Canvassing Board For All City Elections. Deputy Mayor Krebs stated, "Do I have a Motion to read by `Title' "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only. Deputy Mayor Krebs opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. No one spoke. Deputy Mayor Krebs closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 14 OF 18 "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION. ATTORNEY GARGANESE NOTED, "IF IT'S APPROVED ON FIRST [READING], WE'LL ADVERTISE IT FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING, AND THEN IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU." VOTE: COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The Commission To Consider The Health And Related Insurance Proposal For FY (Fiscal Year) 2010. Manager Smith introduced this Agenda Item for discussion and noted, "I'd like to put together an Advisory Committee to have employee representation on that Committee, and talk to the folks about what they would like to see and what they would not like to see and then we can build that employee benefit package as a team." Discussion. Deputy Mayor Krebs remarked, "I really would like it if the Commission would agree that Kevin (Smith) should bring back some kind of Committee that would, whether it is a Board, called a Benefit Board or a Benefit Committee, but in fact where you have employees sit on it as well as possibly people that we may Appoint." With further comments, Commissioner Bonner added, "Thank you for doing that research. It should be a terrific benefit for our employees; and I concur with Commissioner Krebs' recommendation in support of your recommendation that we put together an employee panel so that it can be thoroughly reviewed by the employees and as necessary, appropriate citizens, skilled citizen representation; if that would be of help in dealing with this most important attribute of employment, their benefits." Deputy Mayor Krebs asked for Consensus, and said to Manager Smith, "Would you bring something back regarding that Committee Manager Smith responded, "I will be happy to do that." No objections were voiced. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 15 OF 18 Deputy Mayor Krebs then asked, "So could I have a Motion for action on this item `600'." "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Manager Requesting That The City Commission Approve Resolution No. (Number) 2009 -41, Computing The Proposed Operating Millage Rate For Fiscal Year 2009 -2010 At 2.4714 Mills And Voted Debt Service Millage Rate At 0.1261 Mills Or Some Other Rate The Commission Deems More Appropriate, Establishing The Rolled -Back Rate, And Setting The Date, Time And Place Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Millage Rate And Tentative Budget For Fiscal Year 2009 -2010. Ms. Kelly Balagia, Interim Director, Finance Department introduced this Agenda Item and stated, "Kevin (Smith) mentioned that the Agenda Item that you have before you has been revised from that which was originally submitted to reflect the Consensus coming out of the Workshop last week." Additionally, Ms. Balagia pointed out that the Resolution would "Establish the 2010 Operating Millage Rate at 2.4714 Mills which is equivalent to this Fiscal Year's Operating Millage Rate and additionally it would report a Voted Debt Millage Rate of 0.1100 Mills which is also equivalent to this Fiscal Year's Millage Rate." Ms. Balagia then explained, "As you know, the Property Appraiser has reported a decrease in the growth taxable property values, so therefore, to hold steady on the Voted Debt Millage Rate, it would require a small transfer relatively, from the General Fund of about twenty -eight thousand [dollars] ($28,000.00) which was discussed at the Workshop last week. So, that would be necessary in order to meet the Debt Service requirement. And lastly, this Resolution establishes the Date, Time and Place of the First Public Hearing for the Millage Rate and the Budget for 2010 as September 14 at 5:15 p.m. right here in Chambers." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 16 OF 18 Commissioner Brown stated, "With the reduced valuations by the Property Appraiser, we have effectively balanced this Budget on how many less dollars than last year Ms. Balagia and Manager Smith mentioned 1.7 million." Manager Smith pointed out, "The Millage Rate that you are considering adoption of the 2.4714 Mills is almost ten percent (10 less than the Rolled -Back, the Rolled Forward as it is more commonly known today." Commissioner Brown added, "Amazing numbers. Great work!" Commissioner Hovey said, "Good job Kevin (Smith) and Staff!" Deputy Mayor Krebs also said, "Excellent job!" Manager Smith mentioned, "If fuel prices escalate to any significant point, we will need to discuss that at a future time, but that is part of Zero Based." Commissioner Bonner then thanked "Staff for the hard work once again. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to represent the City, the citizens and I look forward we do have one (1) member of the press here tonight I look forward to the report going out, should this be adopted as proposed tonight, that we have not raised taxes; we have held taxes firm, against a declining property value which is effectively a tax decrease..." Manager Smith noted, "...Yes Sir..." Commissioner Bonner continued, "...To all Property Owners in our City. We have not had to go through the hardship of lay -offs and do some of the agonizing things that our other municipalities and government entities have had to do; and again, just good stewardship by the Staff has prevailed." With further comments, Commissioner Bonner commented to Manager Smith, "Again, well done! My hats off your Staff did a terrific job, Manager, and we thank you." Manager Smith noted, "If this Commission Adopts it at the rate that we discussed, because it is less than the Rolled -Back, it is actually a tax decrease!" Additionally, Manager Smith remarked, "It is truly a team effort, which includes myself, the Staff, the Commission and our citizens, so I appreciate that." Commissioner Brown added, "I think we would be remiss if we did not recognize that along with all of the praise for the City Manager, I think it is important that we do recognize that it does come at a sacrifice of our team's increases this year and they are sacrificing to keep us whole and I for one sincerely appreciate it, and I am sure the rest of the Commission and the Manager do as well, so thank you." Commissioner Bonner stated, "Absolutely." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 17 OF 18 "MOTION TO APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED" [APPROVING RESOLUTION 2009 -41 WHICH ESTABLISHES THE PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -2010 AT 2.4714 MILLS; AND THE VOTED DEBT MILLAGE RATE OF 0.1100 MILLS; AND THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE MILLAGE RATE AS SEPTEMBER 14 2009 AT 5:15 P.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS]. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Tape 2 /Side A REGULAR 602. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting The City Commission Consider The Information In This Agenda Item Relative To The City Commission's Interest In Recognizing The City's Volunteers With A Board And Committee Appreciation Event. Discussion. Commissioner Bonner asked if it would be possible to get quotes from local restaurants. With further comments, City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces stated, "If we went with the basic choices, maybe two (2) entrees for a hundred (100) people, I think we could do it around sixteen hundred dollars ($1,600.00). If you want to add in a couple hundred dollars maybe for a Pre Dinner Reception, I think you could have a really nice Event for less than at the Senior Center." Commissioner Bonner said, "Exactly, let us work on it." Deputy Mayor Krebs said, "Thank you for that yes." No objections were noted. Commissioner Bonner added, "I think that one of our in City local business owners would probably appreciate the opportunity to host a crowd of this size." Deputy Mayor Krebs commented, "I agree" and asked City Clerk Lorenzo Luaces when she could have the information? City Clerk Lorenzo Luaces responded, "I could try to bring you back something Monday night." Deputy Mayor Krebs said, "Yes, I think so. No objections were noted. As for possible dates, Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested, "Can we do it 11 or 12th of September [2009] and then a make -up on the 25 or 26 [September 2009] Commissioner Bonner remarked, "I am good with that." No one voiced any objections. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2009 PAGE 18 OF 18 ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor Krebs adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:05 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: N e '4 A LORENZO LUACES, MMC LERK APPROIVED: r ORLOH`NF.PUSH NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 10, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.