HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2009 11 23 City Commission Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Monday, November 23, 2009 of the City Commission was called
to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:16 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor John F. Bush, present
Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, present
Commissioner Jean Hovey, present
Commissioner Rick Brown, present
Commissioner Gary Bonner, present
Commissioner Sally McGinnis, absent
City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
A moment of silence was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bush mentioned he would need to step out of the Meeting for a few minutes
around 5:30 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Community Development Department
Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning
Projects.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
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INFORMATIONAL
101. Police Department
Requesting City Commission Review An Update Of The Red Light Camera
Program And The First 7 Months Of Activity From The Camera Located At SR
(State Road) 434 @ (At) Winding Hollow.
Discussion followed with Captain Glenn Tolleson, Code Enforcement Bureau, Police
Department.
INFORMATIONAL
102. Police Department
Provide Information To The Commission Concerning The 2009 Annual
Neighborhood Santa Claus Escort Throughout The City Of Winter Springs.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
INFORMATIONAL
103. Office Of The City Manager And Finance Department
Wish To Inform The City Commission Of The Receipt Of The Certificate Of
Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting For The Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report (CAFR) For The Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2008
For The Ninth Consecutive Year.
No discussion.
INFORMATIONAL
104. Parks And Recreation Department
Informing The City Commission Of The Results Of The Request For Event
Management Services.
Regarding Event Management Services, discussion followed with City Manager Kevin L.
Smith who said he had one more thought to work through, and added, "If it can come to
fruition and if that's the case, I will come back to the Commission with that thought."
Commissioner Rick Brown asked when this might be brought back and Manager Smith
stated, "As soon as I have it worked through."
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INFORMATIONAL
105. Office Of The City Manager
Wishing To Inform The Commission Of The City's Current Efforts Regarding
Communication With Our Citizens /Customers.
Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs thanked the City Manager for this information and
suggested that on the Public Input forms, we add something to the effect of "Would you
like eAlerts" and also thought that a sign regarding eAlerts be placed at the lobby
windows. Mayor Bush also thought this was a good idea.
Manager Smith agreed this was a good plan and noted, "We will move forward with
that." Manager Smith also mentioned other marketing efforts on eAlerts with signage at
various facilities around the City; and at the new City Booth at the upcoming Christmas
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (INFORMATIONAL AGENDA). MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Police Department
Requests To Utilize BMW Motorcycles Of Daytona Via Quote/Bid Process, For The
Purchase Of Two (2) New Police Motorcycles In The Amount Of $29,739.00.
No discussion.
CONSENT
201. Community Development Department — Building Division
Requesting Consent From The City Commission For The City Manager To
Contract With GFA International, Inc., As Per The Attached Rate Schedule, For
Building Inspections Contract Services.
Discussion.
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CONSENT
202. Office Of The City Manager
Requests Authorization To Enter Into Contractual Services Agreements With NBS
Government Finance Group, Inc. (NBS), For The Oak Forest Wall Neighborhood
Improvements Assessment Program ($7,900.00) And The Tuscawilla Lighting And
Beautification District Neighborhood Improvements Assessment Program
($10,100.00), And With Nabors, Giblin & Nickerson, P.A. (NG &N), For The Oak
Forest Wall Neighborhood Improvements Assessment Program ($3,250.00) And The
Tuscawilla Lighting And Beautification District Neighborhood Improvements
Assessment Program ($3,250.00), For Services To Be Performed In Fiscal Year 2010
Which Relate To The Fiscal Year 2011 Assessments.
Discussion.
Mayor Bush left the Commission Chambers at 5:24 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Krebs took over the City Commission Meeting at 5:24 p. m.
Further discussion continued.
CONSENT
203. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting That The Commission Adopt Resolution Number 2009 -55 Amending
The Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Budget.
Ms. Kelly Balagia, Interim Director, Finance Department addressed questions from
Commissioner Gary Bonner.
Discussion followed on actuals, revenue sources, and Fund Balance.
Commissioner Gary Bonner suggested to Manager Smith that perhaps a lay- person type
of explanation of this be provided. With comments, Manager Smith remarked, "The
short answer is it's in the works and it will be taken care of."
Furthermore, Manager Smith said to Commissioner Bonner, "You bring up an excellent
point, that again, Kelly ( Balagia) and I have already discussed and - you will see
something the next go around." Commissioner Bonner stated, "Absolutely."
Discussion followed on adjusting the Budget.
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CONSENT
204. Office Of The City Attorney
Requests The Commission Approve Resolution 2009 -58 Authorizing 400 North
Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, As A Designated Location For Conducting
Bingo Games Pursuant To Section 849.0931, Florida Statutes.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
205. Community Development Department
Requests The City Commission Review And Approve The Updated Official Zoning
Map For The City.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
CONSENT
206. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The November 9, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting
Minutes.
No discussion.
CONSENT
207. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The November 10, 2009 City Commission Joint Workshop
With The City Of Oviedo City Council Minutes.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (CONSENT AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BONNER.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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❖ ❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE DISCUSSED,
NEXT, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA AS DOCUMENTED.
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REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Office Of The City Attorney — Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
No Report.
REPORTS
401. Office Of The City Manager — Kevin L. Smith
Manager Smith asked the Commission if they were available on Monday, January 4
2010 for a Special Meeting - "In anticipation of our Charter Review and ensuring that we
meet all the associated timelines and deadlines to make sure that we are on the Ballot if
there are any changes for next year; that we continue to move expeditiously. I also think
that being able to have a dedicated Meeting to discuss several issues may be useful to the
Commission.
We'd like to talk about Appointments to a Board - a Charter Review Committee; like to
talk about timelines - to ensure again we meet deadlines for Ballot, also like to adopt
associated Resolutions that we would need in order to facilitate this project, process. So,
I thought that may be better served if we could all get together at a Special Meeting so, I
would ask for your consideration for that Meeting on January 4 [2010]."
Commissioner Bonner asked if this Meeting could be scheduled when any interested
citizens could also attend and suggested 6:00 p.m. Manager Smith added, "Time is at
your discretion." Commissioner Brown stated, "That is fine with me." Deputy Mayor
Krebs added, "Fine with me." Regarding Commissioner Sally McGinnis, Deputy Mayor
Krebs stated, "You may want to get with her when she gets back to make sure." Manager
Smith responded by saying, "Yes."
Deputy Mayor Krebs summarized, "Tentatively, January 4 [2010] at 6:00 [p.m.]. We
haven't heard from the Mayor either."
REPORTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk — Andrea Lorenzo - Luaces, MMC
No Report.
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REPORTS
403. Commission Seat Four — Sally McGinnis
Absent.
REPORTS
404. Commission Seat Five/Deputy Mayor — Joanne M. Krebs
Deputy Mayor Krebs spoke of the upcoming Deputy Mayor position and thanked the
City Commission for this honor of serving this past year.
Secondly, Deputy Mayor Krebs asked if some type of electronic City calendar could be
set up so that the Mayor and City Commissioners could personally add in any events they
are planning to attend. Deputy Mayor Krebs also recommended that this become a
Policy for the new incoming Deputy Mayor. Commissioner Bonner spoke in agreement.
Manager Smith agreed to doing this for the future.
❖ ❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REPORT "405." WAS NOT
DISCUSSED NEXT, BUT WAS DISCUSSED LATER IN THE MEETING, AS
SHOWN ON PAGE 9 OF THESE MINUTES. THE REST OF "REPORTS"
FOLLOWS. •:•+
REPORTS
REPORTS
405. Office Of The Mayor — John F. Bush
As noted earlier, Mayor Bush had previously left the Meeting.
REPORTS
406. Commission Seat One — Jean Hovey
Commissioner Jean Hovey asked if there could be an informational packet put together
with basic rules about putting up fences, etc. and suggested something be available when
people sign up for new services like Water. Manager Smith remarked, "Yes."
Next, Commissioner Hovey spoke of an additional penny sales tax and suggested this be
discussed with the residents.
With further discussion on fences, Deputy Mayor Krebs noted that documents that note,
"If your fence is worth a hundred dollars ($100.00) or more, then you need a Permit" and
suggested this be looked into. Manager Smith stated, "We do and we are. Agreed."
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Regarding the additional penny tax, Commissioner Brown asked, "When will that expire
on the County - the one cent optional sales tax ?" Manager Smith remarked, "I believe
it's December of 2011." Commissioner Brown added, "So we would have time to get it
on a Referendum at the next Election ?"
Regarding continuing the one cent sales tax, City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese
explained that in compliance with Florida Statutes, Seminole County would need to
reauthorize it. With further comments, Commissioner Brown asked Attorney Garganese
for the Election date cut -off? Attorney Garganese stated, "I can get that for you."
Commissioner Hovey said she would be addressing the Seminole County PTA (Parent -
Teachers Association) on this in January and added, "I can bring you back more
information then."
REPORTS
407. Commission Seat Two — Rick Brown
No Report.
REPORTS
408. Commission Seat Three — Gary Bonner
Commissioner Bonner mentioned that he had attended an informal Veteran's Day
Memorial Ceremony at our Veteran's Memorial and noted that the Memorial was a nice
addition to the City.
Next, Commissioner Bonner thanked the Finance Department for the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report (CAFR).
Lastly, Commissioner Bonner complimented Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public
Works/Utility Departments and Mr. Brian Fields, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works
Department for completing the re- paving of Greenbriar. Commissioner Bonner also
suggested that in the future, such projects should begin on a Monday as opposed to a
Friday. Further discussion.
Mayor Bush returned to the Commission Chambers and the Meeting at 5:44 p.m.
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• ❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
WAS DISCUSSED NEXT, AS DOCUMENTED. ❖❖
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Office Of The Mayor
Presenting A Proclamation Recognizing The National Guard And Reserve.
Mayor Bush presented a Proclamation in honor of the National Guard And Reserve.
❖ ❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REPORT WAS DISCUSSED, AS
PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON PAGE 7 OF THESE MINUTES, FOLLOWED BY
THE REST OF THE AGENDA AS DOCUMENTED. ❖ ❖
REPORTS
REPORTS
405. Office Of The Mayor — John F. Bush
Mayor Bush spoke of attending the recent Florida League of Cities Legislative
Conference and said he would share some information with the City Commission
including something from the President of the Florida League of Cities along with the
Legislative Agenda. Mayor Bush further mentioned offshore drilling.
Lastly, Mayor Bush explained that he and Manager Smith had visited the City of Ocoee's
Health Clinic today and mentioned this was going to be on the Program for the December
2, 2009 CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) Meeting and
suggested the City Commission attend this Meeting. Mayor Bush added, "I did take
some pictures which I will give to the Clerk so she can show you what the place looked
like - very impressive."
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Paul B. Sladek, 1519 West Broadway Street, Oviedo, Florida: spoke on behalf of
"Crewe of Leaders, Inc." on promoting volunteerism and their upcoming Mardi Gras
event and what events were planned. Mr. Sladek mentioned that there should be a
Contract at the next City Commission Meeting.
Ms. Alodia M Gonzalez, 513 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida:
addressed the City Commission briefly and asked to turn her time over to the next
speaker.
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Ms. Doreen Durocher, 600 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida:
commented on watering and increased Water Rates.
Ms. Germaine Vincent, 741 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida: asked
about fluctuating billing cycles.
Discussion followed on possible changes to billing cycles and suggested we should have
leverage with the Contractor who provides meter reading services and recommended that
discussion points be considered and thought a Study should be brought back.
Tape 1 /Side B
With continued discussion, Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested we consider going to thirteen
(13) billing cycles a year.
Mayor Bush advised those in attendance that if they had a problem with billing cycles
and higher rates, to bring that to the City Manager's attention.
Mr. Francois Durocher, 600 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida:
commented on a recent Water Bill; and asked about the changes to the Water and
Reclaimed Water Rates.
Mr. Arsenio Calle, 110 Arrowhead Court, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke on the
increase in Reclaimed Water Rates and thought that residents could have been better
notified.
Mr. Mark McEwen, 103 Arrowhead Court, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the City
Commission on increased Water Rates; asking citizens for their input; and fairness.
Mr. Scott Manecke, 100 Arrowhead Court, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of his support
with others on recent Water Rate increases and commented on increased Water Rate
percentages.
Mayor Bush closed "Public Input ".
Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested that some type of Public Forum be held to further review
recent Water Rate changes.
Discussion followed on public notice; communications with residents; thirteen (13)
billing cycles a year; and possibly having meters read on the same day each month.
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"I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO
INVESTIGATE THIRTEEN (13) CYCLE BILLING AND COME BACK TO US."
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS ADDED, "SECOND MEETING IN JANUARY."
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BROWN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Additionally, Mayor Bush suggested there would be a Notice about this in future Water
Bills.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
500. Not Used.
REGULAR AGENDA
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600. Public Works Department
Requesting The City Commission's Review And Approval Of The Final Design For
The Ranchlands Roadway Improvements — Phase I.
Mr. Fields presented this Agenda Item for discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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601. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting Direction From The City Commission Regarding The Type Of Event
And Funding Level For A July 4 Celebration Of Freedom On July 4, 2010 At
Central Winds Park.
Mr. Chuck Pula, Director, Parks and Recreation Department began the discussion on this
Agenda Item.
Much discussion followed on the different Options; Saturday versus Sunday; sponsors;
funding; fireworks; a regional event; the economy; Vendors; and community -type
Events.
Chief of Police Kevin Brunelle addressed Mutual Aid Agreements.
Commissioner Bonner added, "I compliment you and Staff for getting out of the box and
bringing forward some fresh ideas."
Tape 2 /Side A
Further discussion followed on a possible survey; timing; a targeted mailing; the
suggested Options; mailings; and communicating with residents.
Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested, "If you are going to do `Option 2', let us do it right. Let
us find a way to do it like nobody else." Mayor Bush added, "That is a good idea."
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WAS SIMILAR TO WHAT
COMMISSIONER BROWN HAD SAID BEFORE - I WOULD LIKE TO GO
WITH `OPTION 1' THIS YEAR, PLAN FOR `OPTION 2' GOING FORWARD
WHETHER IT BE WITH - I DON'T KNOW HOW WE NOT DO STAFF TIME,
BUT CREATE POSSIBLY SOME TYPE OF GROUP THAT WOULD PUT
TOGETHER A REALLY BANG UP `OPTION 2' FOR THE FOLLOWING
YEAR; BUT STICKING TO THE REVENUE THAT WE UTILIZED - FOR THIS
PAST 4 OF JULY..." COMMISSIONER BROWN ADDED, "...THE AMOUNT
THAT WE RAISED." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED
BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
FURTHERMORE, COMMISSIONER BROWN SAID, "THAT WOULD BE THE
BASELINE. WE KNOW THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF RAISING THAT
MUCH IN A BAD ECONOMY. IF THEY CAN RAISE MORE, AND IT
DOESN'T COST US ANYTHING, THEN WE CAN HAVE A BIGGER EVENT."
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MANAGER SMITH STATED, "JUST FOR CLARIFICATION, WOULD WE SAY
THAT THE BUDGET FOR THIS EVENT WOULD BE TWENTY -THREE
THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($23,700.00) OF WHICH WE
WOULD HAVE TO RAISE ENTIRELY THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS, SO
THERE WOULD BE NO GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION WHATSOEVER ?"
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS ADDED, "THE MOTION WAS THAT THE
ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE WOULD BE NO MORE THAN
THE TWENTY -THREE [THOUSAND] SEVEN [HUNDRED DOLLARS
($23,700.00)], WHICH IS WHAT IT WAS LAST YEAR."
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS SPOKE OF A PREVIOUS DISCUSSION RELATED
TO A VOTE FOR FOUR (4) PROPOSED EVENTS. MANAGER SMITH NOTED,
"IN MY MIND, WE VOTED TO HAVE FOUR (4) EVENTS AND THAT WE
WOULD COME BACK TO THE COMMISSION AT EACH PARTICULAR
EVENT WITH AN ASSOCIATED BUDGET FOR YOU ALL TO APPROVE."
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: NAY
COMMISSIONER BROWN: NAY
COMMISSIONER BONNER: NAY
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: NAY
MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
Discussion followed on Oviedo's planned Event and possibly having both the City of
Oviedo and the City of Winter Springs work together.
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO HAVE `OPTION 2' ON SATURDAY, BECAUSE
I THINK SUNDAY IS NOT THE RIGHT DAY AND NOTHING SPENT FOR
ANY FIREWORKS." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH SUMMARIZED THE MOTION - "TO MOVE THE EVENT TO
JULY THE 3 [2010], BEING A DAYTIME EVENT WITH NO FIREWORKS."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: NAY
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: NAY
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: NAY
COMMISSIONER BROWN: NAY
MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
Discussion then followed on heat of the summer; not enough shade; and suggested times
for the Event. Mr. Pula suggested, "I would prefer to have it earlier. If anything, go from
9:00 [a.m.] to 1:00 [p.m.].
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MOTION SUPPORTING "OPTION 2" - "THAT WE DO LEAVE IT UP TO
STAFF - OR WHOEVER IS GOING TO BE DOING THIS." DEPUTY MAYOR
KREBS FURTHER COMMENTED ON SELECTING "OPTION 2 ", NOTING
"EITHER SATURDAY OR SUNDAY AND THE HOURS TO BE DETERMINED
BY HOWEVER STAFF CAN GET IT WORKED OUT." MOTION BY DEPUTY
MAYOR KREBS. DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS ADDED, "OPTION NUMBER `2'."
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED THAT THIS EVENT WOULD BE MORE SIMILAR
TO A HOMETOWN HARVEST RATHER THAN A REGIONAL EVENT; AND
WHERE THE EVENT SHOULD BE HELD.
SUMMARIZING THIS MOTION, MAYOR BUSH STATED, "`OPTION 2' ON
JULY 3 OR THE 4 [2010] AND THE TIME IS LEFT OPEN." DEPUTY
MAYOR KREBS STATED, "YES."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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602. Community Development Department
Requests The City Commission Make Appointments To The 2010 Winter Springs
Districting Commission.
Discussion followed with Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community
Development Department and Attorney Garganese.
Regarding when the Appointment of Members for the next Districting Commission
would begin serving, Attorney Garganese stated, "As soon as all seven (7) members of
the Committee are Appointed and they can convene a Meeting."
Attorney Garganese suggested, "Once all the Appointments are set, and everyone accepts
their Appointment, we can just go ahead and do an enabling Resolution which establishes
the true, effective date of the [Districting] Commission." Attorney Garganese added,
"They have 120 days from Appointment to prepare their Report."
Mayor Bush nominated Mr. George Colombo for consideration.
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MOTION TO APPROVE MAYOR BUSH'S NOMINATION OF GEORGE
COLOMBO. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
ATTORNEY GARGANESE NOTED, "ALL MEMBERS OF ANY COMMISSION
OR COMMITTEE OF THE CITY - THEY HAVE TO FILE THE STANDARD
BOARD APPLICATION."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bush suggested for his second at -large Appointment, Ms. Linda Collins.
Brief discussion.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO ACCEPT THE MAYOR'S NOMINATION OF LINDA
COLLINS FOR THE DISTRICTING COMMISSION." MOTION BY DEPUTY
MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO HAVE RON LIGTHART WHO
SERVED ON THIS COMMITTEE THE LAST TIME AS MY APPOINTMENT."
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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"I WOULD LIKE TO APPOINT MELANIE CHASE" TO THE DISTRICTING
COMMISSION. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Hovey and Commissioner Bonner said they would have Appointments at
the next Meeting.
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604. Office Of The City Attorney
Requests That The City Commission Approve The Tuscawilla Homeowners
Association Flagpole Infrastructure Maintenance Agreement.
Attorney Garganese presented this Agenda Item and remarked, "This Agreement if it's
terminated, then the City has the discretion to remove the flagpole infrastructure or leave
it up. It would be at the City Commission's discretion."
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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605. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting The Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Contract With
Land Design Innovations, Inc., Via Joint Utilization With The LDI (Land Design
Innovations, Inc.) /City Of Oviedo Professional Services Agreement Dated
September 21, 2009, For Purposes Of Providing Of Economic Development Services
To The City Of Winter Springs.
Manager Smith began the discussion on this Agenda Item.
Ms. Tracy L. Crowe, AICP, Land Design Innovations, Inc., 140 North Orlando Avenue,
Suite 295, Winter Park, Florida: addressed questions from the Mayor and City
Commission.
Tape 2 /Side B
Discussion followed on possible savings for the City; and the Scope of Services.
Ms. Crowe noted, "There is a business retention survey that Oviedo was about to kick -off
on and so since we have that prepared, we would just have time in that we want your
input if you wanted anything changed and the questions that went out to your citizens and
your merchants and your retailers — but, when the results come in, I know that you will
want your results tallied separated; so, we have accounted for that."
Deputy Mayor Krebs commented on her concern with doing proper Due Diligence.
Discussion.
Continuing, Ms. Crowe explained, "We would be attending constantly, all the Chamber
meetings, the EDC (Economic Development Committee) meetings, and your business
community leaders that are participating in those — talking to them, getting to know them
one -on -one and inviting them to come to meet with us."
As to the proposed Contract, Manager Smith said, "The Contract is for the balance of this
Fiscal Year."
With further discussion, Ms. Crowe stated, "Every month there will be a progress Report
that goes to Mr. (Kevin) Smith."
Commissioner Bonner suggested that early in this relationship, if approved, that the City
Commission receive detailed reports and presentations from the City Manager and his
Staff.
Discussion ensued on this Contract; Economic Development; the hours the City Manager
is working; and making the best decision.
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Commissioner Bonner suggested the City Manager, and not the Consultant, provide the
City Commission with a Report on the monthly efforts.
Commissioner Hovey asked how much a RFP (Request for Proposal) process would
cost? Brief comments.
Mr. John M Jones, AICP, Senior Planner, Land Design Innovations, Inc., 140 North
Orlando Avenue, Suite 295, Winter Park, Florida: commented on jobs and companies he
brought to Seminole County and the City of Sanford.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM `605', MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION TO
SECURE THE SERVICES FOR THE BALANCE OF THIS YEAR OF LDI (LAND
DESIGN INNOVATIONS, INC.)." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BONNER.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: NAY
MOTION CARRIED.
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REGULAR
606. Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Requests To Present A Report To The City Commission Regarding The 2009
Winter Springs Festival Of The Arts.
Mr. Paul Partyka, 249 Solaris Wharf Street, Winter Springs, Florida: introduced his
colleagues with the Oviedo - Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce, gave a
PowerPoint Presentation related to the 2009 Winter Springs Festival of the Arts. In
reviewing the costs for this Event, Mr. Partyka stated, "Per our Agreement, in terms of
what we had to pay for as a previous Agreement — from the Police standpoint, we
basically owe nothing at this point in time.
From the Public Works standpoint, effectively we owe seventy -eight dollars ($78.00) and
the Parks and Recreation overtime, it basically is two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
for a total theoretically from this per Agreement, we owe three hundred and twenty -eight
dollars ($328.00).
I am going to - ask if you could, since the overall Budget was effectively, say by roughly
five hundred and forty -four dollars ($544.00) if the City would just take this overage over
here, apply it over there to the top portion and basically make this a wash."
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Mr. Partyka added, "We recognize our responsibility and we're willing to pay that
additional cost."
Brief comments followed on the 2009 Winter Springs Festival of the Arts Event.
Mayor Bush summarized to Mr. Partyka, "If I read you right, what you are asking is that
the Commission waive the three hundred and twenty -eight dollars and thirty-seven cents
($328.37) ?" Mr. Partyka responded, "That's correct."
Hearing no comments from the City Commission, Mayor Bush stated, "I don't see any
lights on so, I don't think they want to waive it." No objections were voiced.
Mr. Partyka added, "I want to thank the Staff - all the Commissioners here, for the
Mayor, for the Staff of the City. You guys did a great job!"
In conclusion, Mayor Bush remarked, "This doesn't require Commission action here — it
just says to accept the Report which I think you have accepted it." No objections were
noted.
REGULAR
607. Office Of The City Clerk
Respectfully Requests That Commissioner Sally McGinnis Make An Appointment
To The Oak Forest Wall And Beautification District Advisory Committee To Fill A
Vacant Seat.
No action was taken on this Agenda Item.
In other City business, discussion followed on communication with residents; possibly
having Meter Readers put door hangers on doors with applicable information; the need
for fresh thinking; a company to possibly assist with new ideas for communications;
instituting a Policy; not costing all citizens to just notify some residents; Charrettes;
putting a charge on affected Bills for extra notification; and using schools to possibly
assist with communications.
Next, the Mayor and City Commission commented on possibly having extra time at City
Commission Meetings to discuss general topics, including those that are not necessarily
agendaized Agenda Items.
Further comments continued on a suggested Policy; educating citizens; Town Hall
Meetings; everyone being responsible for being informed; holding general Workshops to
discuss possible Policy changes; other issues of interest; and Agenda Items.
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"I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO START - A WORKSHOP BEGINNING
JANUARY [2010] - FIRST MEETING, AT 5:15 [P.M.] TO GO FOR ONE (1)
HOUR ONLY, WITH THE OFFICIAL MEETING STARTING AT 6:15 [P.M.]."
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
BROWN. DISCUSSION.
COMMISSIONER BROWN ASKED, "DO YOU WANT TO DO THAT AT
EVERY MEETING OR JUST ONCE A MONTH ?" DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS
NOTED, "EVERY MEETING."
MANAGER SMITH SAID, "THE AGENDA FOR THE WORKSHOP — THE
AGENDA FOR THAT OPEN FORUM, IS THE AGENDA FOR THAT NIGHT'S
MEETING — WE'RE JUST GOING TO DISCUSS THAT..." MAYOR BUSH
ADDED, "...OR ANYTHING ELSE..." MANAGER SMITH ADDED, "...OR
ANYTHING ELSE, BUT THAT'S AT THE COMMISSION'S DISCRETION TO
BRING UP." DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS STATED, "YES."
COMMISSIONER BROWN NOTED, "IT IS A WORKSHOP - I THINK IS
WHAT WE SAID, BUT THE FORMAT IS AN OPEN FORUM."
ADDITIONALLY, DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS SUGGESTED, "CALL IT AN
AGENDA WORKSHOP." MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "IF THE COMMISSION
WANTED TO TAKE PUBLIC INPUT AT THIS, THEY COULD."
VOTE:
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Deputy Mayor Krebs then said, "We can always change it if it doesn't work."
Also as discussed earlier in the Meeting, additional comments followed on the Charter
Review Special Meeting planned for January 4, 2010, to which Manager Smith noted,
"My intention is at that January 4 [2010] Meeting on the Charter Review, to bring
forward a Facilitator at that point in time to facilitate the Meetings. I have not procured
that person yet."
Next, Mayor Bush reminded the City Commission to try to attend the December 2 °d ,
2009 CALNO (Council of Local Governments in Seminole County) Meeting and stated,
"Let Andrea (Lorenzo - Luaces) know if you plan to attend, so she can let the restaurant
know."
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The January 4 2010 Charter Review Special Meeting was again referenced and Deputy
Mayor Krebs asked Manager Smith, "What information are we going to get ?"
Manager Smith explained, "I will get an Agenda to you but my thought at this point in
time is that it would be to meet the Facilitator; have that Facilitator kind of talk to the
process, go through the timeline of events as we see it at that point in time; Adopt a
Resolution to set forth the process; and make Appointments to the Committee."
Deputy Mayor Krebs then inquired, "You are saying we are going to have a Committee ?"
Manager Smith responded by saying, "That hasn't been decided but at the Meeting, we
would have that topic to be discussed. If the topic is discussed and you are willing to
make — Appointments, then you can make the Appointments. Otherwise, we could do
something at the next Meeting? Further brief comments followed on how many possible
Committee Members might be needed.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bush adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:45 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
;i i1 • • LORENZO- LUACES, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
■F OR MtlIsT F. BUSH
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the December 14, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.