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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 07 15 City Commission Workshop Minutes CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES MONDAY , JULY 15 , 202 4 AT 4 :30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | W O R K S H O P | M O N D A Y , J U L Y 1 5 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 2 O F 3 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the City Commission Workshop of Monday, July 15, 2024 to order at 4:33 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 Bruce, present Commissioner Ted Johnson, present Commissioner Cade Resnick, present Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, absent City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also present: Mr. Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department Mr. Leonard Hartman, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Mr. Bilal Iftikhar, Director, Utilities Department Ms. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department Chief Matthew Tracht, Winter Springs Police Department Pastor Bob Melhorn led the invocation 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 Springs discussed the proposed budget, his observations on staffing and costs, and was in support of the proposed millage rate. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs shared questions and concerns about the proposed budget. Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs shared concerns about the proposed budget and not seeing funds allocated for the construction of the wastewater plants and other critical needs. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Overview and Discussion Interim Manager Hursh reviewed the executive summary of the proposed budget and noted the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget was balanced with a proposed operating millage rate of 2.6200 per $1,000 of value. Discussion followed on the proposed millage increase, head count, various rate increases, and budgeting methodology. City Staff discussed rising costs and noted the proposed budget reflected an effort to maintain service levels and not overburden residents. Chief Tracht discussed fleet needs for the Police Department, Mr. Iftikhar reviewed the previous rate study and reiterated that it would be continuously evaluated to ensure it was meeting the needs of the city, and Mr. Dunigan spoke about efforts to improve employee recruitment and retention. Further discussion followed on the impacts of Hurricane Ian,fund balance requirements, a potential pension plan discussion, and the need for more time and an additional meeting to discuss questions about the budget. PUBLIC INPUT The second public input was not held. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 6:26 PM. RESPE FULLY SUBMITTED: CH ISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK APPROVED: �- � MAYOR KEVIN MCCANN Or Fl 00,0 NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 72,2024 City Commission Regular Meeting.