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REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 - 6:30 P.M.
CITY HALL — COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Charles Lacey
Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Kevin Cannon - Seat Two
Commissioner Jean Hovey - Seat One
Commissioner Ted Johnson - Seat Three
Commissioner TiAnna Hale - Seat Four
Commissioner Geoff Kendrick - Seat Five
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Monday, March 11, 2019 of the City Commission was called to Order by
Mayor Charles Lacey at 6:33 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall,
1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor Charles Lacey, present
Deputy Mayor Kevin Cannon, present via telephone
Commissioner Jean Hovey, joined the meeting via telephone at 6:34 p.m.
Commissioner Ted Johnson, present
Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present
Commissioner Geoff Kendrick, present
City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, present
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Regarding the Agenda and whether there were any possible Agenda Changes, Mayor Lacey asked,
"Commissioners, any objection to Adopting the Agenda?" Commissioner Geoff Kendrick stated, "No
objection. Deputy Mayor Kevin Cannon noted, "No objection from me." Mayor Lacey then
commented, "Hearing none, it stands Adopted."
Commissioner Jean Hovey joined the meeting via telephone at 6: 34 p.m.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used.
Although no formal presentations were agendaized, a generous gift basket was presented to K9 Vader,
who recently retired from the Winter Springs Police Department. The gift basket was offered on behalf
of Shear Magic Pet Grooming by Ms. Amy Volpe and Mr. James Evans to K9 Vader and Chief of
Police Kevin Brunelle, Police Department.
Additionally, Mayor Lacey presented a Certificate of Completion to Commissioner Ted Johnson and
Commissioner TiAnna Hale in recognition of their recent attendance at an Institute for Elected
Municipal Officials (IEMO).
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
200. Community Development Department
REQUEST:
The Community Development Department is advising the City Commission of the status of
current development projects within the City.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission receive and review the information provided.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input"
Ms. Anne Casscells, 907 Old England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida: addressed the City Commission
regarding their family, visiting the area, and their family's land.
Ms. Amy Volpe, 1485 Lake Drive, Casselberry, Florida: spoke of a situation a few years ago when the
late Commissioner Pam Carroll helped her daughter and how much her kindness meant to her.
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Mr. Ron Ligthart 1036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: mentioned that he had heard
that City Manager Kevin L. Smith was leaving the City, said what a great City Manager he had been,
and suggested the Mayor and City Commission have individual exit interviews with Manager Smith
before he leaves.
Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input".
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
300. Parks and Recreation Department
REQUEST:
The Parks and Recreation Department requests the City Commission approve the naming of the
newly constructed pavilion at Trotwood Park in honor and memory of former Commissioner Pam
Carroll; the official name would be the "Pamela A. Carroll Memorial Pavilion".
FISCAL IMPACT:
The only incremental cost of approval of this request is the cost of the related
permanent memorial plaque. This is estimated at $3,500.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five
(5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission officially name the new pavilion at Trotwood Park, the
"Pamela A. Carroll Memorial Pavilion" in honor and memory of former Commissioner Pam
Carroll.
No discussion.
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CONSENT
301. Public Works Department
REQUEST:
Public Works Department requests the City Commission authorize a change order in the amount
of $3,241.90 to The Middlesex Corporation for the additional overages incurred due to unforeseen
pavement conditions during resurfacing of the City Hall parking lot.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The requested funds for an additional 4% contingency is $3,241.90, for a total authorization of
$99,200.40, funded by the Infrastructure Surtax Fund (3rd Generation Sales Tax).
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission authorize a change order in the amount of $3,241.90
to The Middlesex Corporation for the additional overages incurred due to unforeseen pavement
conditions during resurfacing of the City Hall parking lot. This amount will be funded by the
Infrastructure Surtax Fund (3rd Generation Sales Tax).
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
CONSENT
302. Finance and Administrative Services Department
REQUEST:
The City Manager and Finance and Administrative Services Director request that the City
Commission approve the FY 2020 Budget Calendar.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The outcome of the budget workshop will determine the financial and operational direction of the
City of Winter Springs for FY 2020.
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COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
Additionally, the FY 2020 budget calendar will be published on the City's website within one week
of approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the FY 2020 Budget Calendar or amend it
as deemed necessary.
No discussion.
CONSENT
303. Office of the City Clerk
REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, February
18, 2019 (6:00 PM) City Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission review and consider offering their Approval of the
Monday, February 18, 2019 (6:00 PM) City Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
304. Office of the City Clerk
REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, February
18, 2019 (6:30 PM) City Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission review and consider offering their Approval of the
Monday, February 18, 2019 (6:30 PM) City Commission Special Meeting Minutes.
No discussion.
CONSENT
305. Office of the City Clerk
REQUEST:
The City Clerk is requesting the City Commission Review and Approve the Monday, February
25, 2019 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this Agenda Item.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission review and consider offering their Approval of the
Monday, February 25, 2019 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA, "MOTION TO APPROVE."
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
400.Office of the City Attorney
REQUEST:
The City Attorney requests that the City Commission consider passing Ordinance No. 2019-03 on
First Reading, authorizing the conveyance of land in furtherance of a Developer's Agreement,
dated January 8, 2018, and memorializing by ordinance and ratifying a conveyance of land to the
State of Florida for the "missing link" for the Cross -Seminole Trail pursuant to an Exchange
Agreement, dated February 12, 2018.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact related to the adoption of the Ordinance other than staff and
attorney time to prepare the Ordinance and complete the conveyance of the Nub Property to 419
Metal and Auto Recycling Center, Inc.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission consider passing Ordinance No. 2019-03 on First
Reading, authorizing the conveyance of land in furtherance of a Developer's Agreement, dated
January 8, 2018, and memorializing by ordinance and ratifying a conveyance of land to the State
of Florida for the "missing link" for the Cross -Seminole Trail pursuant to an Exchange
Agreement, Dated February 12, 2018.
IN TERMS OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-03, "MOTION TO READ BY
`TITLE' ONLY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY WITH NO OBJECTIONS.
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese read Ordinance 2019-03 by "Title" only.
Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input "for this Agenda Item.
There were no remarks offered by the public.
Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input "for this Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING, ORDINANCE 2019-03." MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK.
DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
500. Office of the City Manager
REQUEST:
Office of the City Manager request the City Commission decide how they want to recognize the
departing City Manager, Kevin L. Smith.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Any fiscal impact will be determined depending on what the City Commission decides upon.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Commission consider this matter and make any decision the City
Commission deems applicable.
Commissioner Hale noted that Manager Smith had served the City well and agreed with honoring him.
Next, Commissioner Kendrick spoke very highly of Manager Smith and commented, "I concur with
Commissioner Hale that we certainly need to do something. Not just a plaque or something like that; we
do need to recognize you in another way. I don't have an answer for that right now but I would like to
put together a really nice send-off."
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Commissioner Johnson remarked as to what a great job Manager Smith had done since becoming City
Manager and stated, "The citizens of Winter Springs have certainly benefited from your efforts and your
expertise. That said, I am big on having a dinner to recognize people in your category; and I think it
would be highly appropriate for this City to have a dinner. I think that would do justice in recognizing
you and thanking you for all of your years of service; and I know we typically have functions at the
Tuscawilla Country Club. I would throw that out there — I am adamant that I think we ought to have an
evening to do you justice in thanking you for all of your help."
Discussion followed on the logistics of trying to have something put together before Manager Smith left
Winter Springs. Manager Smith mentioned his great appreciation and the assistance he has received.
Deputy Mayor Cannon said that he also agreed with the previous comments and added, "I feel that a
banquet is definitely in order and 1 also feel that some other additional recognition like a `Key to the
City' is also very much in order." Deputy Mayor Cannon further spoke of how much he appreciated
Manager Smith.
Mayor Lacey remarked, "It sounds like we are narrowing in on a banquet which I am supportive of. The
last time we did this was in honor of Commissioner [Joanne] Krebs when she retired, so we have a
template that is not very old for how to do it; so, I would suggest that at this point we tell Andrea
(Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk) that we want to have something similar to what we did two (2) years ago
for Commissioner Krebs. Is there agreement on that instruction?" Deputy Mayor Cannon stated, "Yes."
No objections were noted.
Mayor Lacey added, "The `Key to the City' is a great idea. I would endorse that."
City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces referenced the event for former Commissioner Krebs and noted that it was
done with a fifty/fifty (50150) type payment; and asked if the City Commission would like to do that, or
perhaps have the City cover the entire costs of such an event.
Commissioner Kendrick said he was not against this; however, he was wondering if perhaps the City
should pay for the entire event. Mayor Lacey remarked, "I think some kind of cost sharing is
appropriate because otherwise you don't know if you have serious people who want to come — you get a
lot of reservations and no-shows; I think you really need to put some nominal price tag on it."
Deputy Mayor Cannon commented, "I agree with the cost sharing for the very reasons you stated
Mayor. It gives you a firmer head count for food planning." Deputy Mayor Cannon then suggested City
Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces report back to the Mayor and City Commission on the event date. City Clerk
Lorenzo-Luaces added, "Are you all leaning towards a dinner or a lunch." Commissioner Kendrick
stated, "Dinner." No disagreements were voiced.
Comments followed on a possible date and Mayor Lacey pointed out, "I don't think Fridays/Saturdays
are a requirement — does anyone disagree with that?" Commissioner Kendrick suggested, "We could do
it during the week." No objections were noted. Mayor Lacey then said to City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces,
"Whatever you can work out at the country club." City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces stated, "Okay. And I will
just get back in touch with you all." Mayor Lacey and Commissioner Kendrick commented, "Yes.
Deputy Mayor Cannon added, "Yes, that will work."
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REGULAR
501. Office of the City Manager
REQUEST:
City Manager requesting the Commission consider designating an interim City Manager and
options for proceeding with procurement of a permanent City Manager.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this agenda item at this time.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City
Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's
Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting
Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is
also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to
applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item
information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals
who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall,
posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at six
(6) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any
individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item
with any interested individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Commission consider the following and provide action/direction
as deemed appropriate:
1. Appoint an Interim City Manager to serve until a permanent Manager is appointed or
other time -certain.
2. Consider a strategy/process for procuring a permanent City Manager.
Discussion followed on a permanent City Manager, however, to first appoint an Interim City Manager
who could work with Manager Smith before he left the City, that Mr. Boyle had worked closely with
Manager Smith, the Budgeting timeline, that the Charter requires for (4) Votes for a City Manager or an
Interim City Manager, that it was important that a decision be made, a previous discussion at the last
Commission Meeting, and continuity of government.
Commissioner Johnson, Commissioner Kendrick, and Deputy Mayor Cannon all noted being in favor of
Mr. Boyle.
Further comments followed on a formal search, continuity of government, the upcoming Budget, a
formal process for the permanent City Manager position, that new signature cards needed to be handled,
how Contracts will need to be signed by a City Manager, Mr. Boyle, Commission Votes, the current
Department Directors, and continuity of government.
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"I WILL MOVE THAT SHAWN BOYLE BE VOTED IN AS OUR INTERIM CITY MANAGER
FOR AND I THINK I LIKE COMMISSIONER CANNON'S - WE WOULD PUT A
LIMITATION OF A SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD ON THAT - I WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE
THAT IN THE MOTION." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON.
MAYOR LACEY NOTED, "TO THAT POINT, MECHANICALLY I THINK THAT IS
DOABLE BUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THAT SHOULD BE THAT WE ASK THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO DRAW UP AN AGREEMENT THAT SPECIFIES THAT PROVISION SO
THAT WE CAN SHOW THAT WE, ASSUMING THAT THIS PASSES, THAT WE HAD FOUR
(4) VOTES THAT AFFIRM THAT WAS THE PLAN AND WE DON'T GET IN ANY
COMPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF HOW THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER IS TREATED
AFTERWARDS."
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK ADDED, "I JUST DON'T WANT TO PUT A TWIST ON IT
BECAUSE WE CAN MAKE THE CHANGE ON A DIME AT ANY POINT SO - I JUST DON'T
THINK THAT FALLS IN LINE WITH CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT; ACTUALLY
PUTTING A LIMITATION ON IT BECAUSE I THINK WE ARE GOING TO BE STARTING
THIS PROCESS TOMORROW - THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE POTENTIAL
CANDIDATES THAT HAVE APPROACHED ME ALREADY, RIGHT AFTER KEVIN SMITH
RESIGNED; SO, THIS PROCESS HAS ALREADY STARTED AND I THINK A LIMITATION
KIND OF THROWS A LITTLE BIT OF A TWIST- MY OPINION OF CONTINUITY OF
GOVERNMENT. I JUST WOULDN'T WANT TO PUT THAT IN."
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON REMARKED, "I WOULD LIKE TO REVISE MY MOTION,
SIMPLY TO STATE THAT I MOVE THAT SHAWN BOYLE BE APPOINTED INTERIM -
CITY MANAGER."
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KENDRICK. DISCUSSION.
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON REMARKED, "I WAS JUST GOING TO OFFER THAT AND I
FEEL THAT IT IS INCUMBENT ON US AS COMMISSIONER KENDRICK SAID, TO MOVE
EXPEDITIOUSLY WITH OUR SEARCH PROCESS FOR A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT
AND THE ONLY REASON WHY I HAD PREVIOUSLY INDICATED `FOR A PERIOD NOT
TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS', IS TO BASICALLY NUDGE ALL OF US ALONG ON A
FAIRLY FAST TRACK ALTHOUGH WE HAVE TO BE THOROUGH BECAUSE THIS IS AN
INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT DECISION THAT WE NEED TO MAKE."
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON CONTINUED, "MAYOR, WOULD A SECOND MOTION TO
BEGIN A FAST TRACK SEARCH ALSO BE SOMETHING THAT YOU WOULD
ENTERTAIN?"
FURTHERMORE, DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON CONTINUED, "DO WE NEED FOR
FORMAL ACTION TO BEGIN THE SEARCH PROCESS; AND THERE ARE DIFFERENT
WAYS TO DO THE SEARCH PROCESS. WE CAN HAVE OUR HR DEPARTMENT BEGIN
IT IMMEDIATELY AND THEN IF WE NEED TO HAVE A CONSULTANT WORK WITH US,
WE COULD DO THAT, BUT THAT WILL DRAG IT OUT FURTHER."
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MAYOR LACEY SAID, "UNDER THIS AGENDA ITEM, AS I THINK THE MOTION YOU
ARE DISCUSSING WOULD BE IN ORDER, BUT I NEED TO DISPOSE OF THE MOTION IN
FRONT OF US ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, BEFORE I CAN RECOGNIZE THAT MOTION."
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON ADDED, "I JUST BRING THIS UP TO ASSUAGE CONCERNS
THAT COMMISSIONER HALE MIGHT HAVE, AND THAT IS, WE NEED TO MOVE ON
THE APPOINTMENT TONIGHT ON AN INTERIM BASIS, BUT BY THE SAME TOKEN, WE
NEED TO MOVE FORWARD QUICKLY WITH ESTABLISHING THAT FORMAL SEARCH
PROCEDURE.
AND FOR MY TWO (2) CENTS, THE CHARTER DOES PROVIDE THAT THE CITY
MANAGER DOES ALL THE HIRING AND FIRING, BUT I THINK THAT WE AS A
COMMISSION CAN EXPRESS THE WILL OF THE COMMISSION THAT THE FOCUS
NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINING FULL CONTINUITY OF GOVERNMENT HERE IN THE
CITY; AND THE INTERIM APPOINTEE, PROBABLY WOULD BE BEST SUITED DOING
THAT AND NOT DRAMATICALLY MAKING DECISIONS WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS
AND SO FORTH."
FURTHERMORE, DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON STATED, "I WOULD EXPECT THAT OUR
INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO BE RUNNING THE CITY FIRST AND FOREMOST, AND
NOT ENGAGING IN WHOLESALE SHUFFLING AROUND OF DEPARTMENT HEADS. I
DON'T THINK THAT WAS ENVISIONED PERSONALLY BY PROBABLY THE PERSON
THAT IS UNDER DISCUSSION RIGHT NOW; BUT THAT WOULD BE MY TWO (2) CENTS
DURING THIS INTERIM PERIOD."
MAYOR LACEY STATED, "I THINK WE ARE READY TO PROCEED BUT FIRST I
WOULD ASK FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE MOTION INCLUDE
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT THAT
ENCOMPASSES THE TERMS WE TALKED ABOUT. IS THAT ENOUGH FOR YOU
ANTHONY (GARGANESE)?" ATTORNEY GARGANESE RESPONDED. "YES." NO
OBJECTIONS WERE NOTED.
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK THEN POINTED OUT, "WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT
TIME LIMIT ANYMORE..." MAYOR LACEY STATED, "...NO."
CITY CLERK LORENZO-LUACES ASKED IF THERE WAS CONSENSUS ON THE LAST
PART, TO WHICH MAYOR LACEY AND DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON SAID, "YES.
MAYOR LACEY RESTATED THE MOTION WAS "TO APPOINT SHAWN BOYLE AS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER WITH A PROVISION THAT IT IS SUBJECT TO A CONTRACT
NEGOTIATION TO BE DONE BY ANTHONY (GARGANESE)."
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: NAY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Lacey remarked, "So, that does pass by the required four (4) Vote margin. Mr. Boyle we look
forward in four (4) weeks time to you joining us."
In terms of a process to procure a permanent City Manager, Deputy Mayor Cannon noted, "In the
interest of expediting the next and the really critical stage of this, that we should give direction to our
staff with guidance from Kevin Smith before his departure, to begin the process of opening up a search
for candidates, invitations for candidates to submit applications, and to formalize perhaps and bring
back to us at the next meeting - perhaps Kevin Smith could bring us back some targeted timelines in the
process that the realistic timelines and process for us to follow.
I don't want to just leave it wide open I think that if we come up with timelines just like we did tonight
with the preparation of the budget; if we build in some timelines with some deliverable dates, that's
going to keep this process moving and bring in quality candidates for our consideration."
Mayor Lacey said to Deputy Mayor Cannon, "When you say, staff, I would suggest that that include
prominently Anthony (Garganese) as part of that process..." Deputy Mayor Cannon responded,
"...Absolutely. Yes, I feel that this would need to be Anthony (Garganese) as well as our HR
department and as well as Kevin Smith's assistance before he leaves; so, that we can come up with a
timeline for deliverable dates and targets and then also obviously after Kevin leaves — if we need to
bring in a Consultant or someone to help get through the applications, we can do that."
Commissioner Hale suggested that perhaps some Interns from the University of Central Florida (UCF)
could assist the City with this process.
Commissioner Hovey's telephone connection ended at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Lacey added, "I like the way the Deputy Mayor phrased it because it's beginning the process
now without walking us into a specific way of doing it. I really think that we will benefit from a little
bit of time passing to let Shawn (Boyle) get in place and begin that transition. Focus on the transition
from Kevin Smith to the Interim and then begin in earnest looking at how we fill it long term; so, I
would like us to not get too tied up in the process now but in a few weeks, what you are saying, is very
appropriate."
Further discussion.
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Deputy Mayor Cannon added, "We are not just looking internally for the permanent City Manager, we
are looking for the best and brightest candidates that we feel will be the best match for the City; and to
utilize the services of both Anthony (Garganese) and our HR department to do those advertisements, to
assemble the applications, and so forth; and that is what I envisioned. Have them kind of report back to
us on some kind of a timeframe of what they think realistically that will entail."
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE GIVE DIRECTION TO THE CITY ATTORNEY AND TO
THE CITY HR DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN A PROCESS AND REPORT BACK TO US — IN AN
EXPEDITED WAY, NEXT MEETING OR TWO (2), SETTING FORTH THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITIONS AND THE PROCESS BY WHICH WE WILL BE
SCREENING APPLICANTS FOR A PERMANENT CITY MANAGER POSITION." MOTION
BY DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON.
DISCUSSION.
MAYOR LACEY NOTED FOR THE RECORD THAT COMMISSIONER HOVEY'S CALL
HAD DROPPED OFF.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER KENDRICK: AYE
COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR CANNON: AYE
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REPORTS
600. Office of the City Attorney — Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
No Report.
REPORTS
601. Office of the City Manager — Kevin L. Smith
No Report was given.
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REPORTS
602. Office of the City Clerk — Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, MMC
No Report.
REPORTS
603. Office of Commissioner Seat Five - The Honorable Geoff Kendrick
Commissioner Kendrick noted that Keeth Elementary School just held their "Spring Fling" at "The
Foundry Church" and offered his appreciation to their Principal who was leaving.
Next, Commissioner Kendrick mentioned that Tri-County League of Cities was holding Advocacy
Training on March 191h and March 20th earlier than in past years, and that Commissioner Kendrick
would share contact information.
REPORTS
604. Office of the Mayor - The Honorable Charles Lacey
Mayor Lacey had no Report.
Related to other City business, Manager Smith stated, "At the last Workshop, we all discussed processes
for moving forward and I asked everybody to give me an opportunity to do a little more research, and
report back to you all at this meeting. That being said, there's a couple paths that we're seeking to take
with your approval.
Number one, is we are reaching out to a Consultant or through the League of Cities, or whatnot for
purposes of comprising and putting forward a Visioning Session - similar to what we did about ten (10)
years ago, to involve obviously the dais and the citizens to come in and go through a formalized process
that I think would be beneficial to you all, for getting that input that you sought as we continue our
Workshops."
Manager Smith added that they are also working on a survey that would go on the City's website and
through other means, would obtain citizen feedback, to which Manager Smith remarked, "So, those two
(2) things right now are simultaneously being constructed. I don't know an exact date for the —
Visioning Session yet, but I anticipate probably somewhere in the neighborhood of late April but we'd
certainly bring that back to you all for approval and we would move forward also on the survey
immediately as soon as we have that constructed.
Relative to the Workshop, the next one as you know is scheduled for next Monday the 181h. Because
we're moving forward with the Visioning Session and the surveys, I still think that you all have some
desire to move forward on Workshops relative to the items that you had discussed before and so my
thought is that we would move forward with that; however next week - as you all know, is spring break.
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I know that citizen input is important to the dais and I think you may be a little bit hampered by travel
plans next week from our citizens; so, my recommendation is that perhaps we skip next Monday night in
deference to the spring break holiday and then we pick back up with our next scheduled Workshop on —
April the I", which will afford staff the opportunity to get a little more information on the items that I've
discussed tonight." Manager Smith then said, "I'd be seeking Consensus or approval on that timeline
and process, Mayor."
Commissioner Kendrick stated, "Agreed." Commissioner Hale added, "Yes." Deputy Mayor Cannon
remarked, "I agree with that." No objections were voiced. Comments followed on facilitating the
Workshop. Mayor Lacey summarized, "I think you have got unanimous consent."
REPORTS
605. Office of Commissioner Seat One - The Honorable Jean Hovey
Commissioner Hovey's telephone call had disconnected a little earlier.
REPORTS
606. Office of Commissioner Seat Two/Deputy Mayor - The Honorable Kevin Cannon
No Report was given.
REPORTS
607. Office of Commissioner Seat Three — The Honorable Ted Johnson
No Report.
REPORTS
608. Office of Commissioner Seat Four — The Honorable TiAnna Hale
Commissioner Hale mentioned she recently went to Tallahassee with a young Winter Springs resident
who received an award from the Governor.
Next, Commissioner Hale commented on attending a recent Economic Update last week and would be
forwarding some information she had received to her colleagues on the dais.
Commissioner Hale also commented on volunteerism and encouraged people to volunteer when
possible.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Lacey opened "Public Input".
There were no Speakers.
Mayor Lacey closed "Public Input ".
Before adjourning, Mayor Lacey pointed out that the proposed City Commission Workshop planned for
March 18th, 2019 would not be held. Other comments followed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lacey adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:33 p.m.
RESPE'CTFULL Y SUBMITTED:
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the March 25, 2019 City Commission Regular Meeting.