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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 12 08 Regular 509 Nominating Deputy Mayor COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 509 Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X December 8. 2003 Regular Meeting ~ , \/' Mgr. / ept. Authorization ~ REQUEST: The City Clerk respectfully requests that 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 of the mayor." The last nomination for Deputy Mayor was held at the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2002. At the Regular Meeting of December 9, 2002, Commissioner Robert S. Miller received the majority vote to serve as Deputy Mayor. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 8, 2003 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 509 PAGE 2 OF 2 Previous to that, 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. FUNDING: None Required. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is asked to appoint a Member of the City Commission to serve as Deputy Mayor. ATTACHMENTS: A. Pages 25 and 26 from the December 9, 2002 City of Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Pages 8 and 9 from the December 10,2001 City of Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. COMMISSION ACTION: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 9, 2002 PAGE 25 OF 29 Further, Mayor Bush stated, "I am perfectly willing to share this responsibility with those who wish to get involved in some of these activities. Mayor Bush advised the City Commission that "What I had planned to do is that - any meeting I attend representing the City, I will write up a little summary of it - I will put the Agenda with the Clerk." Commissioner Martinez stated, "If I may suggest, I think that since they are bringing up the Charter, I think you ought to review all the appointments and designations to all these governmental entities and decide which ones you want, and if you don't want any and somebody else has it, well it is okay to let them have it but it will be your decision." "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPOINT MAYOR JOHN BUSH TO CALNO [COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY] AND APPOINT SALLY McGINNIS AS THE ALTERNATE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. MAYOR BUSH THEN STATED, "IF THE CLERK COULD GET A LIST OF ALL OF THE THINGS THEN WE COULD PROCEED WITH WHAT I MENTIONED." SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONR MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR M. 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. Mayor Bush briefly noted the role of Deputy Mayor. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPOINT COMMISSIONER ROBERT MILLER AS DEPUTY MAYOR." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 9,2002 PAGE 26 OF 29 VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR N. Not Used. ADD-ON REGULAR P. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The City Commission To Give Authority To Staff To Approve Sign Permits In The Town Center Requiring Only Copy And Lettering Review. Manager McLemore briefly introduced this Agenda Item. "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 'P.'" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Garganese stated for the record, "Just to memorialize what the Commission approved, I am going to prepare a very simple Resolution for your signature." VII. REPORTS REPORTS A. City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire No Report. 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 10,200\ 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 DEPUTYMAYORMcLEOD: 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 of the 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."