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I. CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of Thursday, August 2, 2001 of the City Commission was called to
order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:32 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present
Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod, present
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present
Commissioner Cindy Gennell, absent
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, arrived at 6:34 p.m.
II. REGULAR
REGULAR
A. City Manager
Requesting Direction From The City Commission Relative To The Leerdam
Property Acquisition.
Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager introduced this Agenda Item and SPOhl of an
"Urgent" Memorandum that had been forwarded to the Commission.
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese arrived at 6:34 p.m.
Manager McLemore suggested to the Commission that we had several options, which he
identified as either "Stay where we are, take our case directly to the Governor and
Cabinet and let it fall where it will fall, or be ready to put in $700,000.00 or $800,000.00
of acquisition of land to try to get a favorable decision."
Mr. Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Department Director
addressed the Commission about the actual site plan that has been submitted to the State
and reviewed plans with the Commission. Discussion.
Commissioner Michael S. Blake suggested, "My recommendation would be do as we
have been doing and work hard on the Governor and Cabinet next week."
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Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. stated, "I think that we can persuade them to go
along with us." Commissioner Martinez further said, "If we need to make a decision
tonight, I guess we'd have to - based on what you're saying, to be able to go up there and
tell them, this is what the Commission has decided and it's up to you." "Alternative A"
was then discussed.
With further discussion, Commissioner Robert S. Miller said, "I think we should fall back
on Commissioner Martinez's comments."
Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod suggested that we "Try to use some leverage - the City
is concerned enough about that,"that the Commission is willing to go out on Referendum
on buying the Parker Property that adjoins it for the simple reason of trying to make -
overflow we need in Central Winds itself. If this happened - to fall through, has anybody
explored the fact - on 419 through that power easement that runs along the Industrial
Park, because that basically is non-utilized property that really can't be used for anything
underneath there, other than a parking lot." Manager McLemore said, "My
understanding is that's where the County is trying to take the Trail now..." Deputy
Mayor McLeod added, "... They're trying to take it down there, I mean as far as the track,
but along that area there is about an acre, at least one acre in front of the school property
down there, and another acre or two in front of the property of the junkyards. And then
all the way down underneath that easement, there is acreage all through there, that
probably would be a second alternative you'd need to possibly be looking at, if this
should fall through." Deputy Mayor McLeod's recommendation was "To continue
forward as Commissioner Blake has mentioned, to continue to press them to purchase the
property and for us to do the development; and it's kind of really what I heard
Commissioner Miller saying, even though he referred back to Commissioner Martinez,
that was to press forward and try to get the acquisition of property and I think that's
important. "
Mayor Partyka advised Manager McLemore, "We've got four (4) Commissioner's
basically saying the same thing, press forward."
Mayor Partyka spoke of local costs of property and added, "If Ballard thinks that
$70,000.00 per acre is the highest they have ever paid, it's wrong. He needs to be
reminded that the highest, I don't even think it's the highest but I think you could say
very comfortably that they've already paid as much as two-thirty per foot, roughly
$100,000.00 per acre." Commissioner Blake added, "I happen to know that the parcel
that they purchased on the same program has been much more expensive than this - it
was in Tampa." Mayor Partyka then said, "From my standpoint, I think tha.t's the
position we all can take - number one, we go for it."
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Commissioner Miller's asked for the dates of the upcoming meetings that will be held in
Tallahassee, Florida. Mr. Carrington said that the Cabinet Aides Meeting will be on the
8th. Commissioner Miller added, "I think it would probably be good for as many of us
here to go as possible, so include me in your list to go to Tallahassee. Mr. Carring1:On then
said, "The important meeting for the Elected Officials to attend is the one before the
Governor and Cabinet - that's the one on the 14th."
"I'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND THAT WE PROCEED WITH 'ALTERNATIVE
B,' PENDING THE DECISION OF THE GOVERNORS OFFICE IN SO F'AR AS
THE FUNDING IS CONCERNED." MOTION BY COMMISS][ONER
MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Manager McLemore said to Mr. Carrington, "Charles, I need to get with you on that
communication back to them. We have to be very careful about the way we say it."
ADD-ON
REGULAR
B. Finance Department
Requesting The City Commission Approve Resolution Number 2001-35, Computing
The Proposed Millage Cap For Fiscal Year 2001-2002, Establishing The Rolled-
Back Rate And Setting The Date, Time And Place Of A Public Hearing To Consider
The Tentative Millage Rate And Tentative Budget For Fiscal Year 2001-2002.
Ms. Louise Frangoul, Finance Department Director addressed the Commission and
advised them the 3.84 mills set at the July 24,2001 Budget Workshop was probably not
going to be high enough. Ms. Frangoul explained that, "At that Budget Workshop we had
felt that 3.84 in terms of the millage rate would be adequate to cover all of the wish lists
of the Commission at that point in time, even though they aren't final decisions. They'll
be agreed upon at a later point in time, but we wanted to make sure that cap, that millage
cap was adequate to cover everything, in case you all voted for everything. Since that
point in time, in fact late Tuesday afternoon, it has come to my attention that that millage
rate is likely not high enough. Funding the changes that you had requested at the Budget
Workshop left us about $11,000.00 into fund balance. I also found out from the
Insurance Agent yesterday that the quote that she gave us for the POS plan that we
factored into that change was a quote as of July 1st. We're actually going with the new
plan January 15\ when we're up at the Florida League. She felt that there was a
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likelihood that that quote would no longer be good and it might likely be higher. In
addition, at the Budget Workshop Commissioner Blake had requested that we not only
fund the pre-January premiums, but we also fund the pre-October benefit levels. I didn't
understand that. I funded only the pre-January premiums, but I left the POS plan as the
current one that she had quoted us."
Furthermore, Ms. Frangoul stated that "I don't know what those likely increases would
be, so one of the things that I wanted to do tonight is relay that to you, so that we could
set a millage rate at a cap high enough to encompass that, if you all so choose:." Ms.
Frangoul suggested that her recommendation for a cap at 3.94 would be adequate for
"Going back to a pre-October POS plan and what the January rates would be." Manager
McLemore added, "Just to point out this again as stated, is to give you further time to
study the issues, without being closed out."
"MAYOR, I'LL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE PASS RESOLUTION 2001-35
SETTING THE MAXIMUM TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE C][TY IN
FISCAL YEAR 2002 AT 3.94 MILLS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: NAY
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
ADD-ON
REGULAR
C. Finance Department
Requesting The City Commission Review Information Regarding The Status Of
The Utility Billing Computer Conversion.
Ms. Frangoul gave a presentation to the Commission regarding this Agenda Item.
Tape 1/Side B
Furthermore, Ms. Frangoul explained what measures would be taken to solve previous
problems, and added, "I in turn will try to keep you abreast as other problems arise, so
that you will be better prepared to discuss any issues with your constituency."
Mayor Partyka asked, "A month from now, one month, will these problems be :fixed?"
Ms, Frangoul responded, "I feel that they will be." Commissioner Miller then added,
"Your comment about one month, I'm going to hold you to that." Ms. Frangoul stated,
"Okay."
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Commissioner Miller further identified some of the problems that he was aware of and
stated, "With all the other things going on that are a problem with the billing system, it
happened at the most incredibly bad time for the City, so I would like to get a consensus
from this Commission that the City Manager personally look into this and bring us, at the
next Commission Meeting, some reassurance that everything is being done to correct this
problem within thirty (30) days; and if we need to throw more money at it, I think we
need to do that very shortly." Commissioner Miller added, "I'd like Ron McLemore to
personally get involved in this issue and do whatever has to be done. If we have to have
people burn the midnight oil to get everything up and running in thirty (30) days, let's do
it. "
Commissioner Blake commented, "I think that Staffhas done a really fine job of trying to
work through this conversion." Commissioner Blake then spoke of problems that he was
aware of. Commissioner Blake specifically spoke of his last (personal) bin which
showed forty (40) days between the read dates; and the problems with the tiered rate
structure. Discussion. Commissioner Blake added, "We need to do something about that
problem."
Mr. Greg Bishop, Meter Services Manager advised the Commission that this has
happened, "Primarily because of the shutdown from the old system to the new system for
an entire week. We lost an entire week of productivity. What we have done for
customers who have pointed that out to us, that they have fallen into that block, we have
readily gone back in and adjusted their consumption, back to their normal block rates."
Commissioner Blake commented, "It's how we handled that week delay, in our billing
procedures and what we charged the customer for and we admit we're wrong when -
somebody brings it to our attention on their bill, we'll give them an adjustmt:nt, but
everybody else will have to pay it. I just have a real problem with that."
Manager McLemore suggested, "We need to - see how and what it takes to identify those
people, so that everybody gets treated the same way," Commissioner Blake then said, "I
would like to see us do something about that."
Discussion ensued on the high tier water and low tier water structure. Deputy Mayor
McLeod said, "I would have to agree with the Manager and Commissioner Blake and the
rest of the Commissioners that we need to research that, whatever it takes, and it may
take a couple of months, but at some point, they need to be credited back for that."
Mayor Partyka suggested, "Just a thought, put that statement in the next bill saying we
are researching whoever was mis-billed because of - something along those lines,"
Deputy Mayor McLeod pointed out, "I think the Manager understands what needs to be
done." Manager McLemore said, "As long as it's in the record that that's your
direction."
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"I WOULD JUST LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE GO BACK
THROUGH OUR RECORDS AND CHECK THEM FOR ANY EXTICNDED
BILLING TIME FRAME THAT MAY HAVE THROWN A PERSON INTO A
HIGHER THAN HIS AVERAGE BILLING HAS BEEN, AND THEN RECTIFY
THAT BILLING IN THE FUTURE, WITHIN THE NEXT SIXTY (60) DAYS AND
TO PUT A NOTICE IN THE NEXT WATER BILL THAT YOU MAY BE
RECEIVING A CREDIT IN THE FUTURE." MOTION BY DEPUTY l\1[AYOR
McLEOD. DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD THEN STATED, "I'M GOING TO
DROP THE LAST PART OF THAT, THE 'PUTTING IT IN THE WATER BILL'
AT THIS TIME." SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORMcLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Miller stated, "For the record, I would like the City Manager to bring us at
least information on it, at the next Commission Meeting, on where this is all at- at the
Meeting of the 13th of August." Mayor Partyka added, "Nice job reporting back."
Mayor Partyka departed at 7:43 p.m.
Deputy Mayor McLeod took over the Meeting at 7:43 p.m.
ADD-ON
REGULAR
D. City Manager
Requests The City Commission Schedule Workshop Dates To Present The Proposed
Charter To Various Neighborhoods, As Stipulated In Resolution Number 20010-27.
Manager McLemore discussed with the Commission about a general meeting at the
Tuscawilla Country Club. Manager McLemore further stated that "We should try to get
into the Highlands if we can get the Homeowners Association there to help promote a
Meeting there; and we certainly should have, I think, a general meeting at City Hall; and
we need to have a special edition of the Newsletter going out on this and the other two (2)
Referendum issues." Discussion.
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Manager McLemore stated, "We could check with Highlands Association tomorrow; and
when the Newsletter goes out, we could put that out very quickly. We could announce a
Meeting toward the end of this month at City Hall for everyone. If there are any other
special places or special requests from people, we could certainly go to those."
Commissioner Martinez suggested the "Oak Forest." Community. Manager McLemore
responded, "We could try it." Manager McLemore suggested that "We could do it at
Keeth Elementary or one of the schools." Commissioner Martinez added, "You can do
the same thing that THOA does, go to the Country Club and pay a few bucks. It's
important. "
Commissioner Blake asked, "Which of these meetings do we need to be at?" Manager
McLemore said that regarding the Commission, "I think you'd do good to attend as many
as you can." Discussion ensued on the "structure" of the meetings; how they would be
run; who should attend; and what dates. Manager McLemore added that "We: should
give out fact sheets that speak for themselves, and we should have a general ovelview of
- all three (3) issues and then be there to answer questions."
Commissioner Blake asked Attorney Garganese, "Are we required to hold any
meetings?" Attorney Garganese responded, "There are no statutory requirements."
Attorney Garganese handed out an Opinion Letter.
Deputy Mayor McLeod suggested that in the past, "We went to the majority of the
Homeowner's Associations and made an offer to attend at their next meeting, if they
would then let us know what that date was." Deputy Mayor McLeod then suggested the
"Ranchlands," "Winding Hollow," and "Seville Chase" communities.
Deputy Mayor McLeod suggested that such meetings be held at a school to make sure
that we can accommodate large crowds. Manager McLemore then asked the
Commission if they would prefer that Ms. Marilyn Crotty from the Institute of
Government assist or give a presentation on the proposed Charter revisions.
The consensus of the Commission was that a Meeting of the City Commission would be
held at Winter Springs High School on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 7:00 p.m.,
regarding the three (3) Referendums.
NOTE FROM THE CITY CLERK: As Winter Springs High School was not available on
August 30, 2001, with a consensus of the Commission, it was agreed that the Commission
Meeting on the three (3) Referendums would be held on Wednesdav, AUf!:Ust 29, 2001 at
7:00 p.m., at Winter Springs High School.
The Commission then discussed if Ms. Crotty from the Institute of Government should
assist with the presentation on the proposed Charter revisions. Deputy Mayor McLeod
summarized that the consensus of the Commission was in favor of this and said, "I would
suggest that you go ahead and have Marilyn come down for the Commission."
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Deputy Mayor McLeod then said to Manager McLemore, "You're going to get back with
us on any of the other Homeowner Associations?" Manager McLemore stated, "We'll
call all of them and see if we can make arrangements for them." With the Special
Election scheduled for Tuesday, September 41\ 2001, Deputy Mayor McLeod added,
"We're basically on call if any of these Homeowner Associations are having their
Meetings. Ifthey are having a Meeting and when you get a hold of them and they're two
(2) days from when you get a hold of them, I think you're just going to have to call the
Commissioner's and see if they'll be there. I think I would try to be at their scheduled
meeting if possible."
Attorney Garganese commented on his Opinion Letter and summarized that "At the last
Commission Meeting there was a question about the City's ability to advocate on behalf
of a Referendum." Attorney Garganese further explained that "The Supreme Court stated
that Government leaders have a duty and a right to say which cause of action they think
best in a Referendum, affecting their community but their actions should not be abusive
or fraudulent." Furthermore, Attorney Garganese said, "There is support out there for the
Commission to go out there and spread the information and state their opinions n:garding
the upcoming Referendums."
Commissioner Martinez advised the Commission that the Tuscawilla Homeowners
Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 23, 2001. This meeting will be
held at the Tuscawilla Country Club. As the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
is also scheduled for that date, Deputy Mayor McLeod said that he would attend the
Tuscawilla Homeowners Association Meeting. Manager McLemore also said that he
would attend this Homeowners Association Meeting.
ADD-ON
REGULAR
E. City Manager
Requesting The City Commission To Review A Status Report On The Town Center,
And To Provide Staff With Direction The Commission Deems Appropriate
Regarding A Design Issue With James Doran Relative To The Proposed PubJix.
Manager McLemore introduced this Agenda Item to the Commission, and with the help
ofMr. Carrington, several different design renderings were shown.
Tape 2/Side A
Manager McLemore advised the Commission that "What we have is an argument among
professionals" and then explained some of the possible alternatives. Discussion.
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Deputy Mayor McLeod spoke of a previous occasion when there was a "StaUed point
with Schrimsher - until a couple of Commissioners were able to sit down" and suggested
that perhaps a couple of Commissioners could assist with this as "Mediators." Manager
McLemore said that this was an acceptable suggestion to him.
Commissioner Miller stated, "I am comfortable with 2. If the City Manager thinks it may
be of some value for some of us to attend the meetings, I would not be adverse to 1. My
opinion is we ought to just go with 2., and let the chips fall where they may."
Commissioner Martinez said, "I cannot in true conscience vote for anything but 2~, based
on the recommendation of Victor Dover." Furthermore, Commissioner Martinez added,
"The architect is recommending that, from what I read here, that we don't do this, and I
am willing to go with Number 2., and 'Let the chips fall where they may,' as
Commissioner Miller said."
Deputy Mayor McLeod spoke of flexibility.
Commissioner Blake stated, "Number 3. really gives us the best chance of moving
forward on a step wise basis. Ifwe don't get there utilizing 'Alternative 3.,' then we still
have 'Alternative 4.' that we can go to as the next step." Commissioner Blake then said,
"My recommendation is to go with 'Alternative 3.,' move to the next step, bring the
parties to the table, have some new words at the table that perhaps some haven't seen or
heard before and try to move forward to the picture that we ultimately want to bE: built."
Commissioner Martinez added that the same could be done from "Alternative 2." on.
Commissioner Miller asked about the time frame and said, "I'd like to be a vohmteer."
Further discussion followed on Staff level reviews, the "Town Center DRC," and design
Issues.
Commissioner Martinez asked Attorney Garganese, "Is it proper or correct protocol for
Commissioners to sit at a meeting when they are going to work on this issue as the
DRC?" Attorney Garganese responded, "It can be done ifit is noticed, properly noticed."
Commissioner Miller then advised those in attendance that "I am in favor of 2." but I
would be willing to entertain 1."
"I WOULD MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ADOPT ALTERNATIVE 3. AND
HAVE THE CITY MANAGER SET UP THE MEETINGS AND INFORM THOSE
COMMISSIONERS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. I WOULD BE
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.
SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
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COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ SAID, "WE NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE FROM
PUBLIX PRESENT AT THE MEETING THAT WE PARTICIPATE IN,
BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN DIFFERENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS BY
PUBLIX THROUGH THE STATE AND I DON'T THINK THAT'S THE
OBJECTIVE AND THE PARTY OBJECTING HERE; I DON'T KNOW, BUT I
DON'T THINK IT'S PUBLIX."
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ON NOTICING THE MEETING. ATTORNEY
GARGANESE STATED, "DEFINITELY IF MORE THAN ONE
COMMISSIONER SHOWS UP, IT NEEDS TO BE NOTICED AS A PUBLIC
MEETING. IF ONE COMMISSIONER IS DELEGATED WITH SPECIFIC
AUTHORITY TO MAKE A DECISION ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION,
THEN THE MEETING WOULD ALSO HAVE TO BE NOTICED. BUT IF' THAT
ONE COMMISSIONER IS ATTENDING JUST TO OBSERVE AND HELP
FACILITATE, THEN IT'S NOT TECHNICALLY A PUBLIC MEETING."
COMMISSIONER MILLER THEN SAID, "IN THAT CASE, I WILL LEAVE
THE MOTION STAND THE WAY I MADE IT, BUT MY PERSONAL REQUEST
TO BE INVITED, I WILL WITHDRAW THAT."
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD CLARIFIED THAT "WHAT THE MOTION IS AT
THE PRESENT TIME IS BASICALLY TO SET UP A MEDIATION TEAM
CONSISTING OF VICTOR DOVER AND JAMES DORAN AS THE
ARCHITECTS, CITY STAFF, AND POSSIBLY ONE OR TWO
COMMISSIONERS. MANAGER McLEMORE STATED, "RIGHT." DEPUTY
MAYOR McLEOD ADDED, "NOTHING TO DO AS DRC. IT WASN'T SPOKEN
AS THE MOTION."
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE BELOW MOTION IS THE SAME AS THE
MOTION NOTED A FEW PARAGRAPHS EARLIER, BUT WITH A REVISION
MADE BY COMMISSIONER MILER. THE STATEMENT THAT
COMMISSIONER MILLER WITHDREW, IS OF COURSE NOT SHO'~N IN
THE FOLLOWING REVISED MOTION. .:..:.
"I WOULD MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ADOPT ALTERNATIVE 3! AND
HAVE THE CITY MANAGER SET UP THE MEETINGS AND INFORM THOSE
COMMISSIONERS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: NAY
MOTION CARRIED.
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"I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DESIGNATE COMMISSIONER
MILLER AND COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ TO SIT AS THE TWO
COMMISSIONERS TO FACILITATE THE DISCUSSIONS AND BRING BACK
A RECOMMENDATION TO THIS COMMiSSION." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BLAKE. COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ STATED, "I
RESPECTFULLY DECLINE. I AM GOING TO BE THERE AS AN
OBSERVER."
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
Commissioner Miller inquired of Attorney Garganese, "There is going to be a meeting
that takes place. If three or four of them show up and we don't say anything, and - we're
just citizens, I think that is Commissioner Martinez's position. Is that correct, if we don't
participate, we just observe, because that is the operative word - so, he is going to show
up and sit there and not say anything and just observe. And if two or three other
Commissioner's walk in and just observe, but don't participate, is that a violation of the
Sunshine Law?" Attorney Garganese responded, "I don't think it's a violation, but under
those circumstances, I would recommend that you advertise."
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION - COMMISSIONER MILLER AND
MYSELF ATTEND AS THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE COMMISSION.
I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR
McLEOD. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Discussion ensued on when this meeting might take place. Deputy Mayor McLeod said
to Mr. Carrington, "What I would suggest, if the rest of the Commission agrees w:tth that,
is that you work through all your issues up to the point of this wall. If they're willing to
work with you on the wall where Victor Dover wants to be, then you work on through it.
If this does not happen on the 10th, then I think Doran will have to meet somewhere on
the 13th - to the 17th." With further input from Mr. Carrington, Deputy Mayor McLeod
added, "Somewhere on the 15th, 16th, or 1 th." Deputy Mayor McLeod then stated, "That
meeting needs to be set up only for the discussion ofthat wal1."
Concluding this conversation, Deputy Mayor McLeod reminded those in attendance that
"There was a request that Publix - be present."
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III. ADJOURNMENT
"MOTION TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ.
SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy Mayor McLeod adjourned the Meeting at 8:44 p.m.
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NOTE: These minutes were approved at the Augus t 13 ,2001 Regular City Commission Meeting.