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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 08 25 Consent 204 Approval of the August 4, 2008 City Commission Special MinutesCITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 4, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Monday, August 4, 2008 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:30 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 Donald A. Gilmore, present 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, present ,°= A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bush opened "Public Input ". No one spoke at this time. Mayor Bush closed "Public Input ". REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Manager Requesting That The City Commission Approve Resolution Number 2008-33, Computing The Proposed Operating And Voted Debt Service Millage Rates For Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Establishing The Rolled-Back Rate, And Setting The Date, Time And Place Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Millage Rate And Tentative Budget For Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Mr. Kevin Smith, Director, General Services Department addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 6 Brief discussion. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND SET THE MILEAGE AT 3.1438 WHICH INCLUDES THE .1100 -VOTED DEBT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION. MR. SMITH ASKED, "IF I COULD ALSO REQUEST THAT YOU RECOGNIZE THE ROLLED-BACK RATE AT 3.6512 MILS AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING AT SEPTEMBER THE 8TH, 2008 AT 5:15 [P.M.] AT CITY HALL, IF THAT'D BE YOUR PLEASURE." COMMISSIONER MILLER ADDED, "I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AS PART OF THE MOTION, IF NO ONE HAS ANY OBJECTION." COMMISSIONER McGINNIS STATED, "NO OBJECTION." MAYOR BUSH REITERATED, "SO, THE MOTION NOW INCLUDES THE ROLLED-BACK RATE 3.6512 AND THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER THE 8TH [2008], 5:15 [P.M.]." VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Manager Requesting Commission To Consider Advisory Recommendations From The Board Of Trustees On Pension Matters Related To The Consolidation Of Winter Springs Fire And Emergency Medical Service With Seminole County. Mr. Smith introduced this Agenda Item and presented several issues for consideration. ~~+----w°'° ~ '~°';°~ Mr. Jeff McCall, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on requested negotiations; requests that Firefighters had made; years of Service; Consolidation; and the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount that was referenced. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 6 City Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated, "These issues about injunctions; we have followed the law specifically with continuous guidance from our Attorneys." Discussion. Mr. Michael S. Blake, 711 Canadice Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the City Commission and noted that he was speaking as a citizen and not as a Member of the Board of Trustees. Much discussion. Mr. Brad Curl, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount. Mr. Blake referenced that this is an actuarial analysis and stated, "Actual people's time of service, wage earnings, benefit amount, and their date of birth -their age is utilized in the calculation." Tape 1/Side B Note: Due to technical d~culties, the audio on this side begins halfivay through this audiotape. Mr. Curl further addressed the City Commission and asked that the City Commission take care of the "gap" Firefighters. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED PENSION MATTERS IN ITEM `601'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: NAY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: NAY MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 602. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The City Commission To Consider Adoption Of The Rotary Club Of Winter Springs' Recommended Operating Policy For The Veterans Memorial. °' ..~ Manager McLemore addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 6 With discussion, Commissioner Sally McGinnis noted, "If somebody wanted to send money and have their parent memorialized who had never lived in the City, that doesn't bother me." Manager McLemore then said to the City Commission "If someone that lived in Oviedo, they had no connection to Winter Springs and they wanted their father's name put on the Winter Springs Veterans Memorial, is that okay?" Commissioner Robert S. Miller stated, "Yes." Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs remarked, "Yes." Commissioner McGinnis added, "That is okay with me." Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore noted, "I have no problem with that personally." Mayor Bush asked how Veterans status would be verified? Manager McLemore responded, "Our intent is to verify them all through -various Departments." Continuing the discussion, Mayor Bush noted, "`Two members' - `The City of Winter Springs and the Rotary Club shall each designate two members'...." Mayor Bush added, "Means only -two (2) Commissioners can appoint somebody." Manager McLemore suggested, "Maybe you all need to nominate..." °' "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM `602'..." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH ASKED, "...AND APPROVING -WHAT THEY CALL THE CHARTER, AS WELL?" DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE ADDED, "AND "~"' APPROVING THE CHARTER." VOTE: COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion continued regarding when the Veterans Memorial would be ready. Manager McLemore explained, "We talked about it -being dedicated on Veteran's Day -which is November the 11th, I believe. We also talked about -the fact that before the final touches go on that we probably would have something built around it so that we could have an unveiling on Veteran's Day. So that is the intent - to have an unveiling and Dedication on Veteran's Day." Deputy Mayor Gilmore hoped it would be near complete when the Arts Festival begins. Commissioner Rick Brown suggested securing the construction site before the Arts Festival starts. Manager McLemore replied, "Okay." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 6 Commissioner Sally McGinnis recommended that the "reservation" form for the Veteran's Memorial be placed in all future Newsletters. Manager McLemore suggested, "We do an insert once a year, or something like that?" Commissioner McGinnis agreed and then suggested that `reservation' forms also be placed in the lobby and at the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Manager McLemore said, "Sure." Regarding transportation being cut for citizens who work for the Seminole Work Opportunity Program (SWOP), Mayor Bush stated, "I would like to see the Commission encourage the School Board to find a way to fund the transportation." Mayor Bush added, "What I am asking the Commission is - a Resolution in support of the School Board reevaluating this." "SO MOVED." MAYOR BUSH STATED, "MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GILMORE - TO CONSTRUCT A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE SWOP [SEMINOLE WORK ~ OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM] PEOPLE." DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE ~,."i COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE ~' MOTION CARRIED. In other City business, Manager McLemore mentioned that fire insurance costs would possibly be reevaluated and that citizens of the Ranchlands might be affected with higher rates due to no fire hydrants in their area; and that in the future, there might be a renewed interest in the City extending water to that area. Manager McLemore added, "Maybe I could just put out to you a Memorandum showing you what it would cost on an average - basis." Regarding the Scottish Highland Games Event set for January 2009, Manager McLemore said to the City Commission, "On the table in discussion was their interest in having a similar partnership like they had last year where the Chamber and the City and they put up twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) each to fund that -Saturday night Event in the Town Center. So, I need some thought from you as to how to go forward with this." Brief discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 6 Continuing, Manager McLemore suggested, "I can put this on the Agenda for the next Meeting, if you'd like, for further discussion." Commissioner Brown remarked, "Yes, put it on the Agenda." Commissioner Krebs added, "Yes, Agenda it." No objections were noted. Mayor Bush said, "I agree. I think the Consensus is to put it on the Agenda." Further discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bush adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:26 p.m. RESPECTFULLYSUBMITTED BY ANDREA LORENZO-L UACES, CMC CITY CLERK AND DANIELLE HARKER DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: JOHN F. BUSH MAYOR NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the , 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 4, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Monday, August 4, 2008 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:30 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 Donald A. Gilmore, present 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, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bush opened "Public Input". No one spoke at this time. Mayor Bush closed "Public Input ". REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Manager Requesting That The City Commission Approve Resolution Number 2008-33, Computing The Proposed Operating And Voted Debt Service Millage Rates For Fiscal Year 2008-2009, Establishing The Rolled-Back Rate, And Setting The Date, Time And Place Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Millage Rate And Tentative Budget For Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Mr. Kevin Smith, Director, General Services Department addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 6 Brief discussion. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND SET THE MILEAGE AT 3.1438 WHICH INCLUDES THE .1100 -VOTED DEBT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION. MR. SMITH ASKED, "IF I COULD ALSO REQUEST THAT YOU RECOGNIZE THE ROLLED-BACK RATE AT 3.6512 MILS AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING AT SEPTEMBER THE 8TH, 2008 AT 5:15 [P.M.] AT CITY HALL, IF THAT'D BE YOUR PLEASURE." COMMISSIONER MILLER ADDED, "I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AS PART OF THE MOTION, IF NO ONE HAS ANY OBJECTION." COMMISSIONER McGINNIS STATED, "NO OBJECTION." MAYOR BUSH REITERATED, "SO, THE MOTION NOW INCLUDES THE ROLLED-BACK RATE 3.6512 AND THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER THE 8TH [2008], 5:15 [P.M.]." VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Manager Requesting Commission To Consider Advisory Recommendations From The Board Of Trustees On Pension Matters Related To The Consolidation Of Winter Springs Fire And Emergency Medical Service With Seminole County. Mr. Smith introduced this Agenda Item and presented several issues for consideration. Mr. Jeff McCall, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on requested negotiations; requests that Firefighters had made; years of Service; Consolidation; and the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount that was referenced. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 6 City Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated, "These issues about injunctions; we have followed the law specifically with continuous guidance from our Attorneys." Discussion. Mr. Michael S. Blake, 711 Canadice Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the City Commission and noted that he was speaking as a citizen and not as a Member of the Board of Trustees. Much discussion. Mr. Brad Curl, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount. Mr. Blake referenced that this is an actuarial analysis and stated, "Actual people's time of service, wage earnings, benefit amount, and their date of birth -their age is utilized in the calculation." Tape 1/Side B Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio on this side begins ha~vay through this audiotape. Mr. Curl further addressed the City Commission and asked that the City Commission take care of the "gap" Firefighters. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED PENSION MATTERS IN ITEM `601'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: NAY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: NAY MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 602. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The City Commission To Consider Adoption Of The Rotary Club Of Winter Springs' Recommended Operating Policy For The Veterans Memorial. Manager McLemore addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 6 With discussion, Commissioner Sally McGinnis noted, "If somebody wanted to send money and have their parent memorialized who had never lived in the City, that doesn't bother me." Manager McLemore then said to the City Commission "If someone that lived in Oviedo, they had no connection to Winter Springs and they wanted their father's name put on the Winter Springs Veterans Memorial, is that okay?" Commissioner Robert S. Miller stated, "Yes." Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs remarked, "Yes." Commissioner McGinnis added, "That is okay with me." Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore noted, "I have no problem with that personally." Mayor Bush asked how Veterans status would be verified? Manager McLemore responded, "Our intent is to verify them all through -various Departments." Continuing the discussion, Mayor Bush noted, "`Two members' - `The City of Winter Springs and the Rotary Club shall each designate two members'...." Mayor Bush added, "Means only -two (2) Commissioners can appoint somebody." Manager McLemore suggested, "Maybe you all need to nominate..." "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM `602'..." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH ASKED, "...AND APPROVING -WHAT THEY CALL THE CHARTER, AS WELL?" DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE ADDED, "AND APPROVING THE CHARTER." VOTE: COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion continued regarding when the Veterans Memorial would be ready. Manager McLemore explained, "We talked about it -being dedicated on Veteran's Day -which is November the 11 `h, I believe. We also talked about -the fact that before the final touches go on that we probably would have something built around it so that we could have an unveiling on Veteran's Day. So that is the intent - to have an unveiling and Dedication on Veteran's Day." Deputy Mayor Gilmore hoped it would be near complete when the Arts Festival begins. Commissioner Rick Brown suggested securing the construction site before the Arts Festival starts. Manager McLemore replied, "Okay." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 6 Commissioner Sally McGinnis recommended that the "reservation" form for the Veteran's Memorial be placed in all future Newsletters. Manager McLemore suggested, "We do an insert once a year, or something like that?" Commissioner McGinnis agreed and then suggested that `reservation' forms also be placed in the lobby and at the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Manager McLemore said, "Sure." Regarding transportation being cut for citizens who work for the Seminole Work Opportunity Program (SWOP), Mayor Bush stated, "I would like to see the Commission encourage the School Board to find a way to fund the transportation." Mayor Bush added, "What I am asking the Commission is - a Resolution in support of the School Board reevaluating this." "SO MOVED." MAYOR BUSH STATED, "MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GILMORE - TO CONSTRUCT A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE SWOP [SEMINOLE WORK OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM] PEOPLE." DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. In other City business, Manager McLemore mentioned that fire insurance costs would possibly be reevaluated and that citizens of the Ranchlands might be affected with higher rates due to no fire hydrants in their area; and that in the future, there might be a renewed interest in the City extending water to that area. Manager McLemore added, "Maybe I could just put out to you a Memorandum showing you what it would cost on an average - basis." Regarding the Scottish Highland Games Event set for January 2009, Manager McLemore said to the City Commission, "On the table in discussion was their interest in having a similar partnership like they had last year where the Chamber and the City and they put up twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) each to fund that -Saturday night Event in the Town Center. So, I need some thought from you as to how to go forward with this." Brief discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING -AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 6 Continuing, Manager McLemore suggested, "I can put this on the Agenda for the next Meeting, if you'd like, for further discussion." Commissioner Brown remarked, "Yes, put it on the Agenda." Commissioner Krebs added, "Yes, Agenda it." No objections were noted. Mayor Bush said, "I agree. I think the Consensus is to put it on the Agenda." Further discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bush adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:26 p.m. RESPECTFULLYSUBMITTED BY ANDREA LORENZO-L DACES, CMC CITY CLERK AND D NIELLE HARKER DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: .~ HN F. BUSH MAYOR NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 25, 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 4, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of Monday, August 4, 2008 of the City Commission was called to Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:30 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 Donald A. Gilmore, present 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, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Bush opened "Public Input". Y P No one spoke at this time. Mayor Bush closed "Public Input ". REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR 600. Office Of The City Manager Requesting That The City Commission Approve Resolution Number 2008 -33, Computing The Proposed Operating And Voted Debt Service Millage Rates For Fiscal Year 2008 -2009, Establishing The Rolled -Back Rate, And Setting The Date, Time And Place Of A Public Hearing To Consider The Proposed Millage Rate And Tentative Budget For Fiscal Year 2008 -2009. Mr. Kevin Smith, Director, General Services Department addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 2 OF 6 Brief discussion. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ACCEPT THE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND SET THE MILLAGE AT 3.1438 WHICH INCLUDES THE .1100 — VOTED DEBT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION. MR. SMITH ASKED, "IF I COULD ALSO REQUEST THAT YOU RECOGNIZE THE ROLLED -BACK RATE AT 3.6512 MILS AND SET THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING AT SEPTEMBER THE 8 2008 AT 5:15 [P.M.] AT CITY HALL, IF THAT'D BE YOUR PLEASURE." COMMISSIONER MILLER ADDED, "I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT ENTERED INTO THE RECORD AS PART OF THE MOTION, IF NO ONE HAS ANY OBJECTION." COMMISSIONER McGINNIS STATED, "NO OBJECTION." MAYOR BUSH REITERATED, "SO, THE MOTION NOW INCLUDES THE ROLLED -BACK RATE 3.6512 AND THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER THE 8 [2008], 5:15 [P.M.]." VOTE: COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 601. Office Of The City Manager Requesting Commission To Consider Advisory Recommendations From The Board Of Trustees On Pension Matters Related To The Consolidation Of Winter Springs Fire And Emergency Medical Service With Seminole County. Mr. Smith introduced this Agenda Item and presented several issues for consideration. Mr. Jeff McCall, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on requested negotiations; requests that Firefighters had made; years of Service; Consolidation; and the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount that was referenced. • CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING — AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 3 OF 6 City Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated, "These issues about injunctions; we have followed the law specifically with continuous guidance from our Attorneys." Discussion. Mr. Michael S. Blake, 711 Canadice Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: addressed the City Commission and noted that he was speaking as a citizen and not as a Member of the Board of Trustees. Much discussion. Mr. Brad Curl, Winter Springs Professional Firefighters: commented on the four hundred thirty thousand dollars ($430,000.00) amount. Mr. Blake referenced that this is an actuarial analysis and stated, "Actual people's time of service, wage earnings, benefit amount, and their date of birth — their age is utilized in the calculation." Tape 1 /Side B Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio on this side begins halfway through this audiotape. Mr. Curl further addressed the City Commission and asked that the City Commission take care of the "gap" Firefighters. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING THE CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED PENSION MATTERS IN ITEM `601'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: NAY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: NAY MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR 602. Office Of The City Manager Requesting The City Commission To Consider Adoption Of The Rotary Club Of Winter Springs' Recommended Operating Policy For The Veterans Memorial. Manager McLemore addressed the City Commission regarding this Agenda Item. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 4 OF 6 With discussion, Commissioner Sally McGinnis noted, "If somebody wanted to send money and have their parent memorialized who had never lived in the City, that doesn't bother me." Manager McLemore then said to the City Commission "If someone that lived in Oviedo, they had no connection to Winter Springs and they wanted their father's name put on the Winter Springs Veterans Memorial, is that okay ?" Commissioner Robert S. Miller stated, "Yes." Commissioner Joanne M. Krebs remarked, "Yes." Commissioner McGinnis added, "That is okay with me." Deputy Mayor Donald A. Gilmore noted, "I have no problem with that personally." Mayor Bush asked how Veterans status would be verified? Manager McLemore responded, "Our intent is to verify them all through — various Departments." Continuing the discussion, Mayor Bush noted, 'Two members' — `The City of Winter Springs and the Rotary Club shall each designate two members'...." Mayor Bush added, "Means only - two (2) Commissioners can appoint somebody." Manager McLemore suggested, "Maybe you all need to nominate..." "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM `602'..." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. DISCUSSION. MAYOR BUSH ASKED, "...AND APPROVING - WHAT THEY CALL THE CHARTER, AS WELL ?" DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE ADDED, "AND APPROVING THE CHARTER." VOTE: COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion continued regarding when the Veterans Memorial would be ready. Manager McLemore explained, "We talked about it - being dedicated on Veteran's Day — which is November the 11 `�', I believe. We also talked about — the fact that before the final touches go on that we probably would have something built around it so that we could have an unveiling on Veteran's Day. So that is the intent — to have an unveiling and Dedication on Veteran's Day." Deputy Mayor Gilmore hoped it would be near complete when the Arts Festival begins. Commissioner Rick Brown suggested securing the construction site before the Arts Festival starts. Manager McLemore replied, "Okay." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 5 OF 6 Commissioner Sally McGinnis recommended that the "reservation" form for the Veteran's Memorial be placed in all future Newsletters. Manager McLemore suggested, "We do an insert once a year, or something like that ?" Commissioner McGinnis agreed and then suggested that `reservation' forms also be placed in the lobby and at the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars). Manager McLemore said, "Sure." Regarding transportation being cut for citizens who work for the Seminole Work Opportunity Program (SWOP), Mayor Bush stated, "I would like to see the Commission encourage the School Board to find a way to fund the transportation." Mayor Bush added, "What I am asking the Commission is - a Resolution in support of the School Board reevaluating this." "SO MOVED." MAYOR BUSH STATED, "MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER GILMORE - TO CONSTRUCT A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONTINUE TO FUND THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE SWOP [SEMINOLE WORK OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM] PEOPLE." DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER KREBS: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GILMORE: AYE COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. In other City business, Manager McLemore mentioned that fire insurance costs would possibly be reevaluated and that citizens of the Ranchlands might be affected with higher rates due to no fire hydrants in their area; and that in the future, there might be a renewed interest in the City extending water to that area. Manager McLemore added, "Maybe I could just put out to you a Memorandum showing you what it would cost on an average — basis." Regarding the Scottish Highland Games Event set for January 2009, Manager McLemore said to the City Commission, "On the table in discussion was their interest in having a similar partnership like they had last year where the Chamber and the City and they put up twelve thousand dollars ($12,000.00) each to fund that — Saturday night Event in the Town Center. So, I need some thought from you as to how to go forward with this." Brief discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING — AUGUST 4, 2008 PAGE 6 OF 6 Continuing, Manager McLemore suggested, "I can put this on the Agenda for the next Meeting, if you'd like, for further discussion." Commissioner Brown remarked, "Yes, put it on the Agenda." Commissioner Krebs added, "Yes, Agenda it." No objections were noted. Mayor Bush said, "I agree. I think the Consensus is to put it on the Agenda." Further discussion. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Bush adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:26 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY ANDREA LORENZO -L UACES, CMC CITY CLERK AND ditaksu D NIELLE HARKER DEPUTY CITY CLERK APPROVED: 1 U HN F. BUSH MAYOR NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 25, 2008 Regular City Commission Meeting.