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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 02 25 Regular C Recognizing Former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM C Consent Informational Public Hearin Re ular x fL- Fphrnl'lry ?<:i, ?OO? Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager requests that the City Commission give further consideration in regards to memorializing the many contributions of former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton. PURPOSE: This Agenda Item is needed for the City Commission to continue its discussion as to their preference for recognizing former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton, who passed away in January of 2001. CONSIDERATIONS: At the January 22, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, there was brief discussion on the subject of recognizing former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton who passed away in January 2001. Then, during February 2001, specifically at the February 12, 2001 and February 26, 2001 Regular Meetings of the City Commission, two similar Agenda Items were presented to the City Commission regarding how to best memorialize former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 25, 2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE20F4 At both Meetings in February 2001, a number of suggestions were made but with no definitive decision. Then, at the February 26, 2001 Regular Meeting, after discussion, the Motion that was approved requested that this matter came back before the City Commission in "about a year." SUGGESTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: . Name a City street after Ms. Norton . Ms. Norton's name could be added to a plaque on one of the landscaped islands in the City . Re-naming "Sunshine Park" in remembrance ofMs, Norton . Find a suitable place to put some kind of a monument (like the monument at Torcaso Park) . Name the Trail that goes from Torcaso Park to Sunshine Park in Ms. Norton's memory . Locate a special place on the wall here at City Hall . Have a "Walk of Fame" . Place a plaque, or a stone with a description telling people who Mary Norton was (perhaps at Sunshine Park) . Select an area, whether it be the Trail or somewhere along there, and have different plaques that recognize different people . Have an employee recognition award program, with an award called the "Mary" award, or the "Norton" award, or the "Mary Norton" award, which could be awarded to deserving employees, in her honor . Have a portion of the Trail as a kind of memory lane with plaques which could note how the City got here, or the people that helped create the City . Have a plaque either in Magnolia Park or another park that identifies special people such as Mary Norton, and which marks their involvement and contributions to the City . Install historical markers which noting points of interest in the City and which could identify individuals who have made important contributions OTHER SUGGESTIONS: . Name a park in honor of Ms. Norton CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 25,2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE 3 OF 4 . As Ms. Norton enjoyed gardening, place a large beautiful tree in the front of City Hall, with a bench underneath it. The spot could have a small plaque in remembrance of her . Plant additional flowers around the City Hall sign, and place a plaque there, in her honor . Since Ms. Norton loved to walk, name a place or a portion of the Trail that goes through the City of Winter Springs, and name it in her honor. This could be done in coordination with the Greenways and Trails organization . Proclaim a day of the year, (only for Ms. Norton) in the honor of Ms. Norton, and hold some kind of ceremony. Frame the Proclamation in a special way and hang it in the lobby of City Hall, in her remembrance . Place some kind of special brass or bronze plate, in her honor, and have it hung in the Commission Chambers or the lobby of City Hall FUNDING: None required at this time. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is suggested that the City Commission consider the suggestions made during the Regular Meeting of January 22, 2001, and both Regular Meetings held in February 2001, and decide if they wish to agree to one of those suggestions, or consider information from tonight's discussion. ATTACHMENTS: A. An excerpt from the January 22,2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Regular Agenda Item "c" from the February 12, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes (without "Attachments.") C. An excerpt from the February 12, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. D. Regular Agenda Item "F" from the February 26, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes (without "Attachments.") E. An excerpt from the February 26,2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 25, 2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE40F4 COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "A" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 22, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of January 22,2001 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:31 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod, arrived at 6:35 p.m. Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner Cindy Gennell, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, (see below) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present Mayor Partyka stated, "Let the record show that Ron McLemore is here." A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Presen tations There were no Presentations at this Meeting; however, Mayor Partyka stated that at the next Regular City Commission Meeting, "We will honor all the all-county athletes, at the Winter Springs High School." Mayor Partyka advised those in attendance that Ms. Jan Palladino, (the City Manager's Secretary) had suggested that something special be done in recognition of former City Clerk, Ms. Mary Norton, who recently passed away. Ms. Palladino's suggestion was to possibly name a City street after her. Mayor Partyka suggested that the Commission consider this. Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod arrived at 6:35 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 22, 2001 PAGE 2 OF 20 II. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Carl Stephens, 700 Fisher Road, Winter Springs, Florida: suggested that something special be done for Mary Norton, in her memory. He suggested a beautification island with her name on a plaque. Ms. Dart Helgeson, 992 Turkey Hol/ow Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of the City's Arbor Ordinance, and the benefits of this Ordinance; the many merits of trees in a community; arbor fees in other communities; and stated that "The Arbor Ordinance was put in place to safeguard our city forest." Ms. Helgeson suggested that a Workshop be held to consider "hardship case scenarios." Mayor Partyka suggested that Ms. Helgeson come up with some of her own suggestions, rather than having a Workshop held. Further discussion on the Arbor Ordinance. Mr. Gene Lein, 11 73 Winged Foot Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: stated that he was making a statement on behalf of the "People for Good Government," and asked that his comments be entered into the record. Mr. Lein spoke of the Tuscawilla Beautification District, and the related Supreme Court ruling in favor of the City. In his statement, Mr. Lein stated, "Since the City has already collected up to a million, or over a million dollar in assessments, why would it still need a $2.3 million dollar bond for capital improvements? In addition, since you'll be paying for the maintenance of Tuscawilla, why should anyone pay an additional twenty-five dollars ($25.00) in dues, for the T.H.O.A.?" Commissioner Michael S. Blake asked Mr. Lein, "My only question is about the million dollars that you say has been collected?" Mr. Lein replied, "This figure was given to a resident of Tuscawilla by your, I believe, by your Accounting Department, when it split - when it was asked how the money was deposited, it was split - some with interest, some without interest. This was the figure that was given to me, I have no direct information from the Department here, but I got it from the resident of Tuscawilla." Commissioner Blake then stated, "Ron, do you happen to know what the balance of that account is?" Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager replied, "Approximately, but I can tell you it is nothing like one million dollars. I think within the Capital Fund it is around - Louise, do you remember - it's about three hundred thousand?" Ms Louise Frangoul, Finance Director stated, "It's a little under three hundred thousand in the Capital, and about three hundred thousand or so, in the Maintenance." ATTACHMENT "B " COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM C Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X February 12,2001 Regular Meeting /2-------- I Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager is requesting that the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs decide how they would like to recognize former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton, who recently passed away, PURPOSE: The City Commission is being requested to consider how they would like to recognize former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton, who recently passed away. CONSIDERATIONS: At the January 5, 1970 Village Council Meeting of the Village of North Orlando, Ms, Mary T Norton was introduced by Mayor Clifford Jordan as an applicant for the job of "Village Cl~rk." A Special Session of the Village Council of the Village of North Orlando was held on January 22. During this Special Session, a Motion was made to nominate Ms. Mary T. Norton as the Village Clerk. The Motion passed, Ms. Norton was to begin her employment on January 26, 1970. The first Minutes that Village Clerk, Mary T, Norton of the Village of North Orlando submitted were those from the Regular Meeting of February 2, 1970. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 12,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE 2 OF 4 Ms. Mary T. Norton served the City of Winter Springs until her retirement on September 30, 1994. At the January 22, 2001 Regular Meeting of the City of Winter Springs City Commission, there was discussion about what could be done in remembrance ofMs, Mary T. Norton. . Mayor Partyka advised the City Commission that Ms. Jan Palladino, Secretary to the City Manager suggested that a City street be named in her honor. Following some discussion on this subject, it was suggested that if a street was to be named after her, then possibly it could be the street that she resided on. Ms. Norton resided at 30 North Edgemon A venue, Winter Springs, Florida. . During "Public Input," Mr. Carl Stephens, a resident of the City, suggested that Ms. Norton's name be added to a plaque on one of the landscaped islands in the City. . Under "Reports," Commissioner Gennell concurred with the previous ideas to honor Mary Norton, and suggested that we may want to re- name "Sunshine Park" in remembrance of her. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: In 1956, Raymond Moss and William Edgemon purchased property under the name of the "North Orlando Company. With this in mind, it may be inappropriate to consider re-naming Edgemon Avenue. A City employee, who worked with Ms. Norton for many years stated that besides working, she walked a lot, and loved to garden. FUNDING: None required at this time. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. It is suggested that the City Commission decide whether they do or do not wish to do something special in honor of Ms. Mary Norton. ATTACHMENTS: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 12.2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE30F4 2. If the City Commission does not want to do anything further, then no other action is necessary. 3. If the City Commission is in agreement that they do wish to honor Ms. Mary Norton, then they may wish to consider the following suggestions (some which have been mentioned under "Considerations,") or some other suggestions: a) Name a City street after her b) Rename "Edgemon Avenue" after her c) Have a plaque with Ms. Norton's name placed in one of the City's beautified islands d) Name a park in her honor e) Re-name Sunshine Park in her honor Other suggestions that the City Commission may desire to consider could be: f) Place a large beautiful tree in the front of City Hall, with a bench underneath it. The spot could have a small plaque in remembrance of her ' g) Plant additional flowers around the City Hall sign, and place a plaque there, in her honor h) Since Ms. Norton loved to walk, name a place or a portion of the Trail that goes through the City of Winter Springs, and name it in her honor. This could be done in coordination with the Greenways and Trails organization i) Proclaim a day of the year, (only for Ms. Norton) in the honor of Ms. Norton, and hold some kind of ceremony. Frame the Proclamation in a special way and hang it in the lobby of City Hall, in her remembrance j) Place some kind of special brass or bronze plate, in her honor, and have it hung in the Commission Chambers A. Copy of the Minutes from the January 5, 1970 Village of North Orlando Village Council Regular Meeting B. Copy of the Minutes from the January 22, 1970 Village of North Orlando Village Council Special Session c. Copy of the Minutes from the February 2, 1970 Village of North Orlando Village Council Regular Meeting CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 12,2001 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "C" PAGE 4 OF 4 COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "c" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 12,2001 PAGE 18 OF 22 "MAYOR, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE EXTEND THE MEETING TO 11 :30." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE DEPUTYMAYORMcLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: NAY MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR C. City Manager Requesting That The City Commission Of The City Of Winter Springs Decide How They Would Like To Recognize Former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton, Who Recently Passed Away. Discussion. Commissioner Gennell suggested that "We could certainly I think, find a suitable place to put some kind of a little monument - like the monument at Torcaso Park - without naming the whole thing after her." Commissioner Blake suggested "The walkway, the Trail that goes from Torcaso Park to Sunshine Park" or "A special place on the wall here at City Hall or a "Walk of Fame." Commissioner Martinez suggested that perhaps, at Sunshine Park, we "Place a plaque there - or a stone with a description telling people who she is." Deputy Mayor McLeod added, that in regards to Commissioner Blake's idea, "It would be nice if we pick an area, whether it be the Trail or somewhere along there, and maybe start along that part of the Trail, you put different plaques that recognize different people." Commissioner Gennell suggested, "We may want to hold off until we are actually bringing the Trail through the City, and have points of interest, where you can do those things in a more focused area." It was agreed to have this matter placed on the next Agenda. ATTACHMENT "D"