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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 08 11 Consent 205 Approval of the City Commission Roundtable Discussion Summary of July 23, 2008CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY CITY COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION JULY 23, 2008 ~ `~'~ ~.~.` CALL TO ORDER ~ The Roundtable Discussion of Wednesday, July 23, 2008 of the City Commission was ~ ~~ called to Order by Commissioner Robert S. Miller at 5:34 p.m. in the East Training Room ~ of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, absent Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore, absent Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, absent INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Office Of The City Manager Budget Review. Ms. Fluffy Bellus, Bellus Insurance Services, 1251 Miller Avenue, #B, Winter Park, Florida.• addressed the City Commission on Health Insurance for employees. With discussion, the preference seemed to be to offer all three (3) possible options. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore noted he would put together an ADD-ON Agenda Item for the upcoming City Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2008 on this issue. Issues related to the Parks and Recreation Department Budget was discussed next. Tape 1/Side B Discussion followed on League partnerships; bidding out maintenance; and the Senior Center. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY CITY COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION -JULY 23, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 2 The following topics were discussed next: Costs related to Police Officers; Travel; Contract Services; Millage Rates; possible "Add backs"; and City Events. On the issue of Events, the fall Hometown Holiday Harvest was mentioned as an Event to definitely bring back, possibly instead of the Christmas Concert. Working with Sponsors was also suggested by Members of the City Commission. Manager McLemore said he would also have an ADD-ON Agenda Item related to securing Sponsors. It was also recommended that an article in an upcoming City Newsletter address any Millage changes that the City Commission agreed on, noting cost per household. Discussion ensued on revenues from Red-Light Cameras and having someone from the State Board of Administration (SBA) and the Florida League of Cities address the City Commission at a future City Commission Meeting. Tape 2/Side A Next, discussion on variable loan rates was discussed and Staff said they would provide the City Commission with this information. The next Roundtable Discussion for July 31, 2008 was then addressed. Commissioner Miller stated that he would not be able to attend. Commissioner Miller read a statement from Mayor John F. Bush. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Miller adjourned the Roundtable Discussion at 7:18 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED: JOHN F. BUSH MAYOR ~_ - ~ NOTE: This Summary was approved at the , 2008 Regulaz City Commission Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY CITY COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION JULY 23, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Roundtable Discussion of Wednesday, July 23, 2008 of the City Commission was called to Order by Commissioner Robert S. Miller at 5:34 p.m. in the East Training Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, absent Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore, absent Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Rick Brown, present Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, absent INFORMATIONAL AGENDA INFORMATIONAL 100. Office Of The City Manager Budget Review. Ms. Fluffy Bellus, Bellus Insurance Services, 1251 Miller Avenue, #B, Winter Park, Florida: addressed the City Commission on Health Insurance for employees. With discussion, the preference seemed to be to offer all three (3) possible options. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore noted he would put together an ADD-ON Agenda Item for the upcoming City Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2008 on this issue. Issues related to the Parks and Recreation Department Budget was discussed next. Tape I/Side B Discussion followed on League partnerships; bidding out maintenance; and the Senior Center. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUMMARY CITY COMMISSION ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION -JULY 23, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 2 The following topics were discussed next: Costs related to Police Officers; Travel; Contract Services; Millage Rates; possible "Add backs"; and City Events. On the issue of Events, the fall Hometown Holiday Harvest was mentioned as an Event to definitely bring back, possibly instead of the Christmas Concert. Working with Sponsors was also suggested by Members of the City Commission. Manager McLemore said he would also have an ADD-ON Agenda Item related to securing Sponsors. It was also recommended that an article in an upcoming City Newsletter address any Millage changes that the City Commission agreed on, noting cost per household. Discussion ensued on revenues from Red-Light Cameras and having someone from the State Board of Administration (SBA) and the Florida League of Cities address the City Commission at a future City Commission Meeting. Tape 2/Side A Next, discussion on variable loan rates was discussed and Staff said they would provide the City Commission with this information. The next Roundtable Discussion for July 31, 2008 was then addressed. Commissioner Miller stated that he would not be able to attend. Commissioner Miller read a statement from Mayor John F. Bush. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Miller adjourned the Roundtable Discussion at 7:18 p.m. R PECTFULLYSUBMITTED: ,/ i REA LORENZO-LUACES, CMC CITY CLERK P OVER: _ ~, J F. BOSH ~: YOR NOTE: TYiase Minutes were approved at the August 1 1, 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting.