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CITY COMMISSION
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MINUTES
MONDAY , JULY 10 , 2023 AT 4 :30 PM
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the City Commission Budget Workshop of Monday, July 10, 2023 to order
at 4:34 PM 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 Rob Elliott, present
Commissioner Matt Benton, present
Commissioner Victoria Colangelo, present
Commissioner Ted Johnson, present via phone
Commissioner Cade Resnick, present
Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present
City Attorney Anthony Garganese, absent
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no changes made to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Spring spoke in regard to the water fee and gave a
comparison of previous fees and rates to current rates reflected in the proposed budget.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs spoke regarding the UCF Incubator and their
quarterly presentation to the Commission. Ms. Shafer suggested having the Incubator present their
business plan to the City Commission.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) FY 2024 Budget Overview and Discussion
Interim City Manager Phil Hursh introduced the item and highlighted areas of the proposed budget
including the proposed millage rate, the Wastewater project, the personnel budget, and assessment
areas. Interim Manager Hursh continued by giving a full review of all major rates, fees, and
departments. Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Director, Finance Department relayed a technical error but
that the totals were calculated correctly.
Discussion ensued on specific line codes from the Commission to staff such as increases, reclaim
water line connections, the executive search, and the UCF incubator. Further explanation was given
of the budget approval process and discussion ensued regarding personnel, preliminary hiring, and
the CPI rate.
Questions regarding broadcasting the meeting were asked and staff relayed more information would
be brought at the next Commission meeting. Suggestion was given to investigate piggybacking off
the County or other Cities.
Continuing, discussion ensued about the rate studies being conducted and if the results would be
ready at budget approval time. Mr. Bilal Iftikhar, Director, Utilities Department, spoke regarding the
rate study for the utilities relaying the rates will increase but the study will determine how much will
be needed. Mr. Iftikhar recommended increasing now so there would be revenue for the construction
of the Wastewater Plants.The preliminary increase would be about l2-15%for maintenance, upgrades,
and construction.
Discussion redirected back to the City's Pension plan and staff relayed the process if any changes
were intended to be made. Suggestion was given that the City could look at joining FRS "Florida
Retirement System".
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor Kevin McCann opened Public Input.
Mr.Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke in favor of increasing utility rates. Mr. Gallo
strongly suggested the Commission put out a disclaimer to the residents on how the City would fund
the Wastewater plants and Pickleball courts.
Ms. Sheila Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Spring thanked City Staff for their work on the
Budget and suggested both City Staff and the Commission get in contact with both State
Representatives for the City.
Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs had questions regarding specific line codes
and gave suggestions to look at items to potentially cut.
Mayor Kevin McCann closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 6:16 PM.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR KEVIN MCCANN
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 14,2023 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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