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SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 AT 6:30 PM
CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the Special Meeting of Monday, August 30, 2021 of the
City Commission to order 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 Kevin McCann, present
Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present via telephone
Commissioner Matt Benton, present
Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present
Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present
Commissioner Rob Elliott, present via telephone
City Manager Shawn Boyle, present
Senior City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
The following changes were made to the agenda:
Item 501 was pulled from the agenda and Manager Boyle noted that it would be
discussed on September 27, 2021.
"MOTION TO POSTPONE ITEM 501 TO THE SEPTEMBER 27,2021 CITY COMMISSION
MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); HALE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); ELLIOTT
(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) NOT USED
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) NOT USED
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Carlo Pilia, rose to speak about his experience with the Incubator. Mayor McCann
noted that all those who wished to speak about the Incubator would be given a
chance during Item 500.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs - roundtable needed to listen
to businesses that need promotional things.
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Mr. Pon Ligthart, 7036 Winding Water Circle, Winter Springs noted disappointment
in pointing fingers at previous commissioner and spoke about the millage rate and
fire fee.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Kubota Model SVL97-2HFC Equipment Purchase
No discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT
(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) NOT USED
REGULAR AGENDA
500)UCF Incubator Presentation
Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department
introduced the item and representatives from the UCF Incubator, Mr. Rob
Panepinto, Director of Strategy and Partnerships and Mr. Rafael Camaano, Site
Manager, UCF Incubator, 7577 East State Road 434, Suite 2007, Winter Springs
Extensive discussion followed on the previous questions provided to the Incubator
representatives, alternative uses for the proposed allocation,the need to develop the
Greenway Interchange District,the desire to assist existing businesses and keep new
businesses in the City, potential programming, the need to increase communication
and community involvement, the possibility of the Incubator pursuing alumni
support, and establishing a review time to avoid a similar situation in the future.
Mr. Panepinto commented on the desire to develop and report on good metrics and
noted that the Incubator was willing to work with the City and be more visible and
involved in the community.
Further discussion followed on the possibility of City facilitated workshops to hear
from businesses and Commissioners reiterated the need to hear about progress and
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future financing decisions earlier in the year. Mr. Panepinto was agreeable to more
regular updates.
Mr. Carlo Pilia, 679 White Crane Court, Chuluota shared his experience with the
Incubator, his love of the community, and shared that they had recently bought an
office building in the City.
Mr. Rick Rotando, 7577 East State Road 434, Winter Springs spoke about high tech
requirements, office space requirements, and his experience with several incubator
companies.
Mr. Peter Travers, 7577 East State Road 434, Suite 2007, Winter Springs spoke about
his company his experience with the incubator, noted he was committed to staying
in the area, and was impressed by the concern of the Commission for businesses.
Juan Pulido, 7577 East State Road 434 Suite2007, Winter Springs shared his business's
success story and credited assistance from the Incubator.
Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke in support of the UCF
Incubator
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for
asking their questions and thought that the Incubator was a good investment.
Mr. Ron Ligthart, 7036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs noted that he, and he
thought many others, did not know what the Incubator really did, thought money
should be spent on things that could be seen, and noted he was not supportinve of
continuing the funding.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE CONTRACT WITH THE TWEAKS DISCUSSED TONIGHT." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: ELLIOTT (AYE); HALE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); BENTON
(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
501)Winter Springs Waste Water Resiliency
This item was pulled from the agenda - No discussion.
PUBLIC INPUT
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted her previous
attendance at the Community Workshop for the proposed Hickory Grove
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Townhomes, complimented Mr. Schmidt, and noted she thought it was a good
presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR KEVIN McCANN
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NOTE: These M`nutes were approved at the October 25,2021 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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