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Home My WebLink About2002 12 09 Regular L Alternative Representative to the CALNO COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM L Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X December 9. 2002 Regular Meeting ~. Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager is requesting the Mayor and City Commission to determine the next City of Winter Springs Representative and Alternate Representative to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). PURPOSE: This Agenda Item is necessary to formally determine who should replace former City of Winter Springs Commissioner Cindy Gennell as the City's Representative to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO); and who should hold the position of Alternate to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). CONSIDERATIONS: The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) was established approximately twenty-five years ago to share information and improve intergovernmental cooperation. Section 4.05 of the City Charter provides that the Mayor shall represent the City in Intergovernmental relationship. In situations where the Mayor does not desire to be the representative the Mayor and Commission have appointed a Commission Member to attend on behalf of the Mayor. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "L" CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 9,2002 PAGE20F2 Section II. C of the CALNO bylaws provides that the chief executive, or other official designated by the local government and an alternate representative shall serve on the CALNO Board Over the last few years, former Commissioner Cindy Gennell has represented the City of Winter Springs, and has served as the Chairperson to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). Additionally, Commissioner Michael S. Blake is currently serving as the City of Winter Springs' Alternate to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). As former Commissioner Cindy Gennell is no longer in office, it is necessary to have the City Commission decide who will be the City of Winter Springs' Representative and Alternate to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). Regular Meetings of the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) are usually scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. Currently, as the first Wednesday of January 2003, is New Year's Day, at the time of the writing of this Agenda Item, it is not clear if the January Meeting will be held on a different day or not at all during January. FUNDING: None required at this time. RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor and City Commission are being asked to determine whom they wish to appoint to be the City of Winter Springs Representative if the Mayor should choose not to attend and an Alternate Representative to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO). ATTACHMENT: Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) By-Laws. COMMISSION ACTION: ." BY-LAWS FOR GALNO / \ I PRE lIl-ID LE We, the representatives of local governments in South Seminole County hereby join together in a voluntary organization to be known as' CALNO, for the purpose of meeting at regular ~ intervals to discuss and study community challenges of mutual interest and concern, and to develop policy and action recommenda- tions for ratification and Unplementation by member local governments. We reaUzethat our individual and common destinies rest with the interdependent actions of the local governments which comprise our region. This voluntary association which we have formed is a vehicle for closer cooperation and is not a new layer of government- ,'.- nor a super-government. As a voluntary organization of local governments, the members seek, by mutual agreement, solutions to ) 'mutual problems for mutual benefit. Our goal is to re~ain and strengthen local home rule while combining our total resources for regional challenges beyond our individual capabilities. 1. PURPOSE CALNO shall be a voluntary organization of local goverrunents to foster a cooperative effort in resoLving problems, policies, and plans that are common and regional. The purpose of this organization is': A. To serve as a mutual forum to identify, discuss, study, and brin3 into focus regional challenges and opportunities. B. To serve as a vehicle for the collection and exchange of information of reeional interest. c. To provide a continuing organizational machinery to insure effective communication and coordination among governments and agencies. D. To foster, develop, and review policies, plans, and priorities for regional growth, development and conse~-_ tion. I' I I I, , E. To facilitate agreements and cooperative action proposals amon3 member governments for specific projects or other interrelated developn\ental needs and for the adoption of COmmon policies and plans with respect to common regional challenges. F. To maintain liaison with members, governmental units, arid groups or organizations and to serve as regional spokesman for local government. G. To render services to member governments by assisting in applying for and securing federal and state funds for" assistance in, and solution of, specific local problems. H. To review and coordinate federal, state, and local programs of regional importance. II. MEMBERSHIP A. Eligibility. Voting membership shall be open to all units of general purpose local government. B. Conditions. A local government, to become and retain member- ship in the council, shall: 1. Formally enter into the intergovernmental agreement creating the council by resolution of its governing body requesting membership on the council. ,"_ ~,,_ 2. Comply \-Tith requirements in the By-laws concerning financial contributions of its members. ) C. Representation. Each member government shall be officially represented by its duly elected chief executive or by other of f icia I des ignated or, se lected by the loca 1 government' li legislative ,body. They shall also select an alternate representative. D. Admission and Withdrawal. An eligible government may become a member of the council, or withdraw from such membership, when its local governing body signifies by formal resolution (or other legal device) a request for admissibn or withdrawal in writing to the council. E. Dues. Membership dues, service fees, or other charges to defray operating expenses shall be,apread equally among the member governments. Dues requested from member governments will he approved annually by CALNO. III. POHERS OF THE COUNCIL In addition to the powers of the council authorized by Chapter 163.02, Florida Statutes, the council shall have the 'power to: A. Adopt a council budget and membership fee schedules; D. Adopt and amend bylaws; C. Initiate, advise, and aid in the establisl~ent arrangements, includinB interlocal agreements, governments in the region; of cooperative among local - " D. Make recommendations to any local governments or to other appropriate agencies or entitiesJ I I' I E. Propose amendments to intergovernment&l agreements for ratification of members; ( ) / ~ F. Annunlly elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and any other officers as required; G. Estnblish, fix c~~pensation, and employ an Executive Director and other employees as the council deems necessary to achieve its purposes; provided that the Executive Director shall serve at tho pleasure of the Council and all other employees shall serve at the pleasure of the Executive Director. IV. COUNCIL ORGANIZATION A. Voting: Each member local goverrunent will have one vote on the council. D. Quorum: A quorum of the council shall consist of a simple majority of the total voting membership. C. tleetings: The council shall meet at least four (4) times a year or upon the call of its Chairman or by petition of two member cities. D. Committees: The Chairman shall have the power to appoint such committees as deemed necessary to carry out the Council's activities. V. M1ENDNENTS These Dylaw~ may be amended (repealed) or added to at re&ular or special m~eting of the General Assembly, provided that a written notice shall have. been sent to each member government, \.shieh notice shall state the amendments '<:l or changes which are proposed to be made in such Bylaws. Proposed amendments shall be considered to have passed if two-thirds of the participating governments vote in the affirmative. - _.~ I fl-, ~""'. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799 Telephone: (407) 327-1800 Fax: (407) 327-4753 Webslte: www.wintersprlngsfl.org December 11, 2002 The Honorable Gary Brender Chairman, Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) City of Lake Mary Post Office Box 950700 Lake Mary, Florida 32795-0700 Dear Chairman Brender, At the December 9, 2002 Regular Meeting of the City of Winter Springs City Commission, our Mayor John F. Bush was nominated to be our Representative to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO); and Commissioner Sally McGinnis was appointed to serve our City as Alternate. Please feel free to contact me at (407) 327-5955 if! can be of any further assistance. Sincerely, <yTY OF WI~~TER;SPRINGS ; l~L ;.. \ ' V-:',-...()( , __ _ Andrea ~J:1Z( -Luaces, CMC City Clerk COPY: Mayor And City Commission Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney DOCS/correspondence! ci lyC lerk/2002/03 83 ,doc