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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - PENSION PLAN
SPECIAL MEETING
JUNE 5, 2001
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Trustees - Pension Plan Special Meeting was called to order by Chairman
Robert Nippes, on June 5, 2001 at 11:26 a.m. in the West Conference Room of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call
Chairman Robert Nippes, present
Vice Chairman Vernon Rozelle, arrived at 11 :30 a.m.
Board Member Vincent Giannoni, present
Board Member Mark Queen, present
Board Member Mark Sardo, absent
Also Present
Mr. Gene DeMarie, General Services Department Director
II. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Pension Attorney Interviews
Ms. Kelly Bosecker of Kalish and Ward, Tampa:
Mr. Gene DeMarie, General Services Department Director, introduced Ms. Kelly
Bosecker, of Lakish and Ward. Ms. Bosecker informed the Board of her present status
with her new law firm; spoke about her background and experience; and asked and
answered questions from the Board.
Board Member Vernon Rozelle arrived at 11 :30 a.m.
Discussion. Mr. DeMarie explained what the City is requiring; the history with the
former Pension Attorney; and that her presence would be required for an occasional
meeting.
The Board and Ms. Bosecker continued their discussion in a question and answer format.
Ms. Bosecker departed at 11:58 a.m.
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Discussion.
Chairman Nippes recessed the Meeting at 12: 1 0 p.m.
Chairman Nippes called the Meeting back to order at 1:00 p.m.
Tape l/Side B
Mr. James Linn of Lewis, Longman and Walker, P.A., Tallahassee:
Chairman Nippes asked Mr. James Linn, Linn, Lewis, Longmsn and Walker,P.A. to
speak about himself. Mr. James Linn spoke of his background; legislative work in which
he's been involved; his firm's structure; his experience with pension plans; and answered
questions from the Board.
Discussion. The Board and Mr. Linn engaged in a question and answer period.
Mr. DeMarie stated that he would contact the former Pension Attorney to arrange
receiving any documents and support material that he may have.
Mr. Linn departed at 1:44 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding the candidates.
Tape 2/Side A
Chairman Nippes recessed the Meeting at 1:51 p.m.
Chairman Nippes called the Meeting back to order at 1:52 p.m.
Discussion continued.
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER QUEEN. "I MOVE TO MAKE LEWIS,
LONGMAN AND WALKER, P.A. AS CHOICE NUMBER ONE (1) IN THE
RANKING." SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GIANNONI. DISCUSSION.
WITH CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. DeMarie explained the process for the Board's recommendation and presentation to
the City Commission on June 11,2001.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER QUEEN. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN THE
MEETING." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE
MOTION BY CONSENSUS.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Nippes adjourned the meeting at 2:01 p.m.
Note: Due to technical difficulties portions of Tape I/Side A. and Tape 2/Side A and all of Tape IISide B was determined to be
inaudible.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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DEBBIE GILLESPIE
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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NOTE: These minutes were approved at the
,2001 Board of Trustees-Pension Plan Meeting.