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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 12 09 Regular M Nominating Next Deputy Mayor COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM M Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X December 9.2002 Regular Meeting ~ Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager recommends the City Commission consider nominating the next Deputy Mayor as stipulated in the Charter of the City of Winter Springs, consistent with actions in the past. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agenda Item is for the City Commission to nominate the next Deputy Mayor to represent the City Commission for the City of Winter Springs, as stipulated under the City's Charter, Section 4.05. Mayor. CONSIDERATIONS: Section 4.05. Mayor. of the City of Winter Springs' new Charter states, "The city commission shall elect from among its members a deputy mayor who shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor, and if a vacancy occurs, shall become mayor for the remainder of the un-expired term ofthe mayor." The last nomination for Deputy Mayor was held at the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2001. At the Regular Meeting of December 10, 2001, Commissioner Cindy Gennell received the majority vote to serve as Deputy Mayor. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "M" CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 9, 2002 PAGE20F2 Prior to the above action, the previous nomination for Deputy Mayor was held during the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2000. At the Regular Meeting of December 11, 2000, Commissioner David W. McLeod received the majority vote to serve as Deputy Mayor. FUNDING: None Required. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is asked to appoint a Member of the City Commission to serve as Deputy Mayor. ATTACHMENTS: A. Section 4.05. Mayor. from the City of Winter Springs' Charter. B. Pages 8 and 9 from the December 10,2001 City of Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. C. Page 18 from the December 11, 2000 City of Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "A" ) elected at the next regular election, provided that such election follows the adoption of such ordi- nance by at least six (6) months. The mayor and each commissioner of the city shall be reimbursed from the city treasury to cover the expenditures naturally and necessarily incurred in the perfor- mance of their duties of office and said reimburse- ment for expenses shall be established by resolu- tion. Section 4.05. Mayor. ) At each regular election for .the office of mayor, a mayor shall be elected at large for a term offour (4) years and shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified; provided such term of office shall not exceed four (4) years. The mayor shall preside at meetings of the city commission, rep- resent the city in intergovernmantal relation- ships, present an annual State of the City Mes- sage, and perform other duties specified by the commission. The mayor shall be recognized as head of the city governnient for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law, but shall have no administrative duties. The city commission shall elect from among its members a deputy mayor who shall act as mayor during the absence or disability of the mayor, and if a vacancy occurs, shall become mayor for the remainder of the un-expired term of the mayor. The mayor shall not vote except in case of a tie vote of the commission. Within ten (10) days after the adoption of any ordinance by the city commis- sion, the mayor shall have the power to veto said ordinance and return it to the commission at the next regular meeting with a written message. It shall require the affirmative vote of four (4) commission members to pass the ordinance after the mayor's veto. Section 4.06. General powers and duties. All powers of the city shall be vested in the commission, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter, and the commission shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the performance of all duties and obligations imposed on the city by law. Supp, No.2 CHARTER I I ('~ 4,08. Section 4.07. Prohibitions; holding other of. fice. (a) Holding other office. Except where autho- rized by law, neither the mayor nor any commis- sion member shall hold any other elected public office during the term for which the mayor or commission member was elected. Neither the mayor nor any commission member shall hold any other city office or city employment with the City of Winter Springs during the term of office for which elected. No former mayor or commission member shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the city until one year after the expiration of the term for which the mayor or commission member was elected. Noth- ing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the mayor or any commission member from se- lecting any current or former mayor or any cur- rent or former commission member to represent the city on the governing board of any regional or other intergovernmental agency, or to prohibit any former mayor or commission member from serving as a member of city advisory boards and commissions. (b) Appointments and Removals. Neither the mayor nor any commission member shall in any manner control or demand the appointment or removal of any city administrative officer or em- ployee whom the city manager or any subordinate of the city manager is empowered to appoint, but the commission may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the city manager anything pertaining to appointment and removai of such officers and employees. . (c) Interference with Administration. Except for the purpose of inquires and investigations under section 4.11, the mayor and city commis- sion shall not give orders to city officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager, either publicly or privately, provided this prohibition shall not be construed so as to prevent the mayor and commis- sion members from communicating with the var- ious officers and employees of the city, as in the case of any other citizen of the city. Section 4.08. Vacancies; forfeitures of of- fice; filling of vacancies. (a) Vacancies. The office of the commissioner or mayor shall become vacant upon his death, resignation, removal from office in any manner 5 ATTACHMENT "C" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 10, 2001 PAGE 8 OF 33 pointed out that there are "Several items that are very, very - heavy, and I think the percentage of moving forward is just a little hard to swallow." Commissioner Gennell added, "Another thing that would have been helpful here while we are considering this would have been a chart with the Impact Fees, to get a true picture of what the developers are having to pay when they come in." Commissioner Gennell then stated, "With all the questions that have been raised here tonight, I would just as soon table this to a future date and they can bring us back some more information, relative to the questions that the Commission raised." Commissioner Gennell also spoke about Occupational Licenses and said, "Why couldn't we roll this into that, so that they are all considered together, once every two (2) years?" Attorney Garganese responded by saying, "Let me go back with the City Manager and see when the last time you looked at Occupational Licenses Fees - and if you are able to consider an adjustment to them at this time - if you want to roll everything in together you could, but you may have to adopt all of these fees by Ordinance." Attorney Garganese added, "Or you can consider an Ordinance and a Resolution at the same time." "I'LL MOVE TO TABLE THIS ITEM." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. "MAYOR, I'LL MOVE WE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2001-45 WITH THE CHANGES MADE THIS EVENING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: NAY COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR D. Office Of The City Manager Recommends The City Commission Consider Nominating The Next Deputy Mayor As Stipulated In The Charter Of The City Of Winter Springs, Consistent With Actions In The Past. "MOTION TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER GENNELL FOR DEPUTY MAYOR." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 10,2001 PAGE 9 OF 33 "I'LL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO NOMINATE COMMISSIONER BLAKE." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. Note: No further comments were made about this second Motion. Mayor Partyka stated, "Let's take the vote on the nomination of Commissioner Gennell." VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: NAY COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: NAY MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka stated, "Commissioner Gennell becomes Deputy Mayor as of - the January Meeting." REGULAR F. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The City Commission To Receive An Update Report On The Moss Cove Housing Project And To Provide Any Comments Or Direction It Deems Appropriate. Manager McLemore addressed the Commission regarding this Agenda Item and gave a general overview ofthe latest developments as they pertained to this project. Ms. Candice Birle, Wyman Fields Foundation: addressed the Commission and explained that a couple of homeowners wished to express their gratitude and thoughts to the Commission on this project. Mr. Eric Douglas, 124 Rhodin Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the Commission and said that he and his fiancee were very happy living in their new home. Mr. Andres Aiziel Araya, 102 Kristi Ann Court, Winter Springs, Florida: also advised the Commission of his positive experiences living in this community. Discussion followed on costs and staffing required to continue with this project. Tape 2/Side A Further discussion ensued on the project. Manager McLemore then advised the Commission that "We'll try to give you another update - probably monthly, until we close out." ATTACHMENT "B" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER I ], 2000 PAGE 18 OF 20 REGULAR G. City Manager Recommends The City Commission Consider Nominating The Next Deputy Mayor As Stipulated In The Charter Of The City Of Winter Springs, Consistent With Actions In The Past. Deputy Mayor Gennell nominated Commissioner McLeod for Deputy Mayor. Commissioner McLeod nominated Commissioner Blake for Deputy Mayor. With a hand vote, Commissioner McLeod was selected as the next Deputy Mayor. REGULAR H. City Clerk Requests That The Mayor Make An Appointment To The Beautification Of Winter Springs Board, To Fill The Vacancy As A Result Of The Recent Resignation Of Board Member Marilyn Dickinson. Mayor Partyka stated that he would have this for the January 8th, 2001 Meeting. REGULAR I. City Manager Requests That The City Commission Evaluate The Recent Two Month Trial Period In Which The "Reports" Portion Of Regular Meetings Was Moved. With discussion, the Commission agreed to have the "Reports" portion of the meeting, returned to the "end of the Meeting." REGULAR J. City Clerk Requests That The City Commission Consider Authorization Of A Supplemental Appropriation Of $9,125.29 To Cover The Costs Associated With The Recent Recodification Of The City Of Winter Springs' Code Of Ordinances. "I MOVE THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE A SUPPLEMENT AL APPROPRIATION OF $9,125.29 TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECENT RECODIFICATION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS' CODE OF ORDINANCES." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION.