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CITY COMMISSION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
WORKSHOP MINUTES
WEDNESDAY , JANUARY 1 5 , 2025 AT 10:00 A M
CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the Strategic Planning Workshop of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 of the
City Commission to order at 10:01 a.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 Cade Resnick, present
Commissioner Paul Diaz, present
Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present
Commissioner Sarah Baker, present
Commissioner Mark Caruso, present
City Manager Kevin A. Sweet, present
City Attorney Anthony Garganese, absent
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input.
Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs thought th is meeting was very important and
was not in favor of holding meetings during the day.
Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs discussed her priorities for the next five years
focused mainly on improvements to the water and wastewater infrastructure.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on Strategic Plan Priorities
Discussion followed with suggestions to discuss the organizational chart and comments from
Manager Sweet noting ongoing administrative review, potential changes he may wish to make to the
organizational chart, the importance of communication, and the budget-driven role of the dais.
Manager Sweet recommended the following five general areas of focus to begin the strategic
planning process:
1. Staffing & Administration
2. Financial and Operational Efficiency
3. Communications (Internal/External)
4. Infrastructure and Facilities
5. Economic Development
Commenting further, Manager Sweet noted that city activities should be tied to these goals once set
and adopted.
Beginning with staffing and administration, discussion followed on a necessary review of the
organizational chart, assessment of current staff and staffing requirements, customer service, review
of the city’s retirement options, and strengthening relationships with other cities and organizations.
On the topic of financial and operational efficiency, discussion followed on the requirement for a
balanced budget, maintenance and/or enhancement of services provided, assessing outsourcing and
insourcing opportunities, the State Revolving Loan process, rate studies, and long-term maintenance
needs and expenditures.