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741 Mimosa Court
Winter Springs, FL 32708
March 16, 1983
'!TY of "i'ill'~TER SPRi(lGS
Mayor'of Winter Springs
and City Commissioners
North Edgemon
Winter Springs, FL 32708
RE: Motion Regarding Section of City Code-Removal of Board Members
CITY MANAGER
ladies and Gentlemen:
In making my motion on the Planning and Zoning Board asking the City Com-
missioners to look into revising the city code which dictates the removal
of an appointed board member after missing three meetings in a twelve month
period, I feel that perhaps I did not make my intent clear. I am aware
of the reasons for the code as it reads now. In the past it was difficult
to find people who were willing to give their time as well as their opinions
to the boards. But, the times have brought growth to our city and more
people who are very willing, and able, to give of themselves far the better-
ment of Winter Springs.
It was not my intention to limit the power of the City COrmlission in re-
moving board members, but rather to make that power more specific. Since
the Planning and Zoning Board (and, the Board of Adjustment and Code Enforce-
ment Board) members are representing their respective City Commissioner. and
should be able to work well with that Commissioner, the Commissioner should
retain the right to remove his appointee, not only for having missed a certain
number of meetings, but also because of a lack of cooperation on the part of
the appointed board member or the reassignment of a seat on the City Com-
mission. A new City COrmlissioner should have the right to appoint to any
board whoever he or she feels will represent him or her properly.
Inasmuch as some boards meet more times than others, I fe el that each Comrni 5S ion-,
er is responsible for making sure that his appointee is fulfilling his oblig-
ations on a particular board by being present, objective, attentive and cooper-
ative. These should be the guidelines, not merely being present is enough.
By the way, workshops are just as important as regular meetings as they very
often contain pertinent information regarding items up and coming on the agenda
for a regular meeting.
I hope that this letter clarifies my motion, and I do apologize for not having
been clearer in the first place. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Very truly yours,
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