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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 12 28 Charter Review Committee Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Marilyn E. Crotty, Mediator/Project Coordinator called the Meeting to order at 4:02 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2000, in the East Training Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Committee Members Present: Committee Member Jacqueline Adams Committee Member Thomas Freeman Committee Member Donald Gilmore Committee Member Sally McGinnis Committee Member Robert Ori, absent Committee Member William Reischmann Also Present: MediatorlProject Coordinator Marilyn Crotty City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, arrived at 5:58 p.m. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, arrived at 4:24 p.m. Consultant James V. Burgess Consultant Howard Tipton, arrived at 4:09 p.m. II. PROJECT TEAM - DRAFT CHARTER REVIEW Mediator/Project Coordinator Marilyn Crotty spoke of the cancelled Meeting; of letters being submitted to the Committee; of a list of topics that need to be discussed; the procedure and time line for the Final Draft; and suggested that the Committee read the submitted letters. Ms. Crotty recessed the meetingfrom 4:15 to 4:20 p.m. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty reaffirmed that the letters will be entered into the record at the meeting; suggested that the Committee address the content of the letters after the "Public Input" Meeting; and introduced Consultant Mr. Howard Tipton. The Committee discussed the following Sections of the second draft of the Charter. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2000 - 4:00 P.M. PAGE 2 OF 3 Article V FINANCIAL PROCEDURES City Attorney Anthony Garganese arrived at 7:24 p.m. Mr. Jim Burgess, Consultant spoke of his and Mr. Garganese's discussions and their suggestion that Section 5.03. be expanded; to delete Section 5.04; and referred to their handout. City Attorney Anthony Garganese spoke about the "Florida Statutes already having a detailed budget adoption procedure"; and to let the "Florida Statutes speak for itself so that no conflicts can be created". The Committee discussed the handout; Bond issues; and agreed to substitute the new Sections 5.03. and 5.04.: and to eliminate Sections 5.05. and 5.06. from the draft. Article VI ELECTIONS Discussion ensued regarding the procedure if the Mayor were to vacate his seat during his term; other City's procedures; the Committee's agreement to the draft's terminology in Section 6.03.; that Section 6.04. should remain; and how the Deputy Mayor is selected. Article VII INTERIM AND GENERAL PROVISIONS Consultant Burgess spoke of the handout becoming Section 7.05. and the former Section 7.05. and others following being renumbered accordingly. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty spoke of the rational behind the changes; and discussed with the Committee various ways to amend the Charter as provided by State Law and General Law. The Committee agreed to accept the new Section 7.0 5. (a) but not (b) and (c). Consultant Burgess spoke of the changes needed to adjust to six (6) Commission seats; renumbering Sections 7.05. though Section 7.08. becoming Sections 7.06. through Section 7.09.; and deleting the former Sections 7.09. and 7.10. Tape I1Side B Whether the residents should vote on the revised Charter as a whole or individual amendments; Appendix "B"; and the procedure for presentation to the City Commission were then discussed. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2000 - 4:00 P.M. PAGE 3 OF 3 Consultant Burgess reviewed the format of the final draft. Discussion continued regarding the procedure for the presentation at the Public Meeting on January 18, 2001; the report; and whether Committee Members would be making statements. Article VII The Committee discussed Mr. Joe DeMinico's proposal; contradiction between State Law and General Law; long term indebtedness; and removed Mr. DeMinico' s proposal from the table. Discussion ensued regarding Mr. John Ferring's Pension Plan Proposal; whether this should be addressed in the Charter or by Resolution. City Manager Ronald W McLemore arrived 5:58 p.m. Mr. McLemore spoke of his handout. The Committee discussed the procedure for Board and Committee appointments. III. ADJOURNMENT Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty adjourned the Meeting at 6:04 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: D~'~41Q~/- DEBBIE GILLESPIE DEPUTY CITY CLERK S:\City CIerk\Docs\Word\BOARDS\Charter Review\minutes\2000\122800 - 4 p.m. meeting.doc CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Marilyn E. Crotty, Mediator/Project Coordinator called the Meeting to order at 7:02 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2000, in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Committee Members Present: Committee Member Jacqueline Adams Committee Member Thomas Freeman Committee Member Donald Gilmore Committee Member Sally McGinnis Committee Member Robert Ori, absent Committee Member William Reischmann Also Present: MediatorlProject Coordinator Marilyn Crotty City Manager Ronald W. McLemore City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese Consultant James V. Burgess Consultant Howard Tipton II. PUBLIC INPUT - ISSUE ANALYSIS AGENDA Mediator/Project Coordinator Marilyn Crotty introduced herself, and noted that this evening's meeting would be the last opportunity for the public to speak to this Committee. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty opened the "Public Input" portion of this meeting. Mr. Gene Lein, 1173 Wing Foot Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the Committee about several memorandums; and requested time to sit down with the group to discuss the amendments. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty stated that Mr. Lien's letter would be entered into the record. Mr. Edward Martinez, Commissioner, 931 Old White Way, Winter Springs, Florida; requested that his letters be entered into the record; spoke of the proposed thirteen (13) CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2000 -7:00 P.M. PAGE 2 OF 2 amendments; and that all of the meetings are open to the Public. Commissioner Martinez commended the Committee on the job they are doing. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty stated that Mr. Martinez's letter would be entered into the record. Mr. Mati Khemlani, 605 Morgan Street, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke ofthe elections. Mr. Harold Scott, 374 Twelve Oaks Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on previous remarks. Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty requested that Mr. John Ferring's memorandum be entered into the record in its entirety. III. ADJOURNMENT Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty adjourned the Meeting at 7:24 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ,.... DEBBIE GILLESPIE DEPUTY CITY CLERK DOCSlboards/charter/minutes/2000/1 22800 - 7 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 28, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Marilyn E. Crotty, Mediator/Project Coordinator called the Meeting to order at 7:38 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2000, in the East Training Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Committee Members Present: Committee Member Jacqueline Adams Committee Member Thomas Freeman Committee Member Donald Gilmore Committee Member Sally McGinnis Committee Member Robert Ori, absent Committee Member William Reischmann Also Present: Mediator/Project Coordinator Marilyn Crotty City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, arrived at 7:44 p.m. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese Consultant James V. Burgess Consultant Howard Tipton II. PROJECT TEAM - DRAFT CHARTER REVIEW PENSION The Committee discussed whether they had reached a consensus; and the protection of the pension plan. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore arrived at 7:43 p.m. Manager McLemore, spoke of a Pension Plan Referendum; the Board of Trustees; and how the plan could be changed. The Committee discussed the structure of the Pension Plan; the process to change the Plan; other pension practices; and that a Pension Section should not be included in the Charter. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2000 - 8:00 P.M. PAGE20F2 Article VI ELECTIONS Discussion ensued regarding the expansion of the Commission; the procedure for electing a Mayor; electing five (5) Commissioners with the Mayor being selected from the Commission; and the government structures of other cities. Discussion. The Committee then discussed submitting more that one (1) alternative; separation of powers; consensus to change the Charter to elect five Commissioners and selecting the Mayor from the Commission; and the elections taking place in the even years with four (4) year terms. Commissioner Gennell was asked by the Committee to express her opinion regarding having five (5) Commissioners and with the Mayor being selected by the Commission. Mr. Gene Lein, 1173 Wing Foot Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: requested that the Committee address the report submitted by the People for Good Government. Ms. Crotty confirmed that the consensus of the Committee was to have the citizens elect five (5) Commissioners and the Mayor would be selected from them. The Committee reviewed and addressed the thirteen amendments; and the revised Charter will be submitted to the Commission on January 18, 2001 with workshops to follow at a later date. Discussion. The Committee decided that an additional meeting would be held on January 10, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ms. Crotty thanked the Committee for what they have accomplished. III. ADJOURNMENT Mediator/Project Coordinator Crotty adjourned the Meeting at 8:55 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: --lw~~a, . DEBBIE GILLESPIE ~ DEPUTY CITY CLERK DOCSlboards/charter/minutes/2000/I22800 - 8 p.m.