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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 09 23 Regular D Unveiling Ceremony for the Bronze Plaque COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM D Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X September ~002 , Regular Meeting (l---- Jw t. Mgr. / Authorization REQUEST: The City Clerk requests that the City Commission consider holding an Unveiling Ceremony for the Bronze Plaque that the City Commission approved in honor of former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton. PURPOSE: Upon the request of the City Commission, a bronze plaque was ordered to honor former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton and the City Commission is now being asked if they would like to hold an Unveiling Ceremony for this Bronze Plaque, that will commemorate Mary Norton's service and contributions to the City of Winter Springs. CONSIDERATIONS: At the March 11, 2002 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, the City Commission agreed to order a Bronze Plaque with a Bas-Relief-etched photo of Mary Norton, and asked that the Bronze Plaque hang in City Hall, in honor of Mary Norton. As we are ready to hang the Bronze Plaque on the wall outside of the current City Clerk's office, it seems appropriate that we have a small ceremony to honor the unveiling of this plaque. The Mayor and City Commission and key City staff would be invited, along with including the family of Mary Norton. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 9,2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "D" PAGE20F2 Mary Norton's daughter has been contacted to see if she thought their family would be interested in sharing in this Ceremony, and we have been informed that they are interested. In fact, since another daughter who lives in California was planning to be in this area in October, they have tentatively suggested the Ceremony be held during October. It is respectfully suggested that such a ceremony could be held half an hour prior to the commencement of a previously scheduled Meeting or Workshop. A small reception following the Unveiling Ceremony would hopefully add another nice touch. The ceremony would of course be a noticed and posted event. FUNDING: As the Bronze Plaque has been ordered and paid for, no additional funds are needed for this. Funds from the Mayor's Promotional Fund could be allocated for the small reception. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is suggested that the City Commission hold an Unveiling Ceremony preferably during the month of October (followed by a small reception), at . a time that would be convenient for the City Commission and the family of Mary Norton. The time would preferably be half an hour prior to the commencement ofa previously scheduled Meeting or Workshop. ATTACHMENTS: A. Regular Agenda Item "E" (without attachments) from the March 11, 2002 Regular Meeting B. An excerpt from the March 11, 2002 Regular Meeting Minutes COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "A" COMMISSION AGENDA / Consent Informational Public Hearing Regular X ITEM E March 11, 2002 Regular Meeting v- I, Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager requests that the City Commission further consider their recommendation that a plaque be placed on the desk that the former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton used. PURPOSE: Based on discussion that transpired at the February 25, 2003 Regular Meeting, this Agenda Item is needed for the City Commission to further clarify whether a plaque be placed on the desk that the former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton used or whether another suggestion should be implemented. CONSIDERATIONS: At the February 25, 2002 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, discussion ensued on how to best recognize former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton who passed away in January 2001. Two suggestions were agreed upon by the City Commission. One is to have a "Walk of Fame" which will be implemented in the near future. The second suggestion was to have a small type of gold plaque placed on the desk that former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton used. That desk is still in use, and is in the office of the current City Cleric. FUNDING: CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11,2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "E" PAGE20F3 One concern with the latter recommendation is that the desk that was formerly used by Ms. Norton, and which is currently being used by the present City Clerk, is a number of years old, and is certainly not conducive to handling computer equipment, of which encompasses so much of the current City Clerk's time. Therefore, it stands to good reason that the desk that former City Clerk Norton used, will at some point need to be replaced, and probably should be replaced with a desk more suitable to the current ergonomic needs of a City Clerk dependent on electronic technology to do so much of her work. When the desk of former City Clerk Norton is replaced, if a plaque in her memory is on that desk, there will no longer be a reminder of Ms. Norton. Indeed, at that time, the plaque could go on a newer desk, or be placed on the wall in the City Clerk's office, which might be two options to also consider. A viable and popular alternative, although significantly more costly, would be to have a bronze plaque with a bas-relief-etched photo of Ms. Norton and place it in the City Clerk's office, or better yet, in the lobby at City Hall. As most City Clerk's do, Ms. Norton spent a fair amount of time in the Commission Chambers, in the lobby, and of course, in her office - therefore, one could suggest that her presence, as Deputy Mayor Gennell stated at the February 25, 2002 Meeting was definitely most prominent in and throughout City Hall. Installing such a bronze plaque with a bas-relief-etched photo in her honor in the lobby of City Hall would certainly be a most fitting tribute to her, and her presence at City Hall would certainly never be forgotten. In 1997, a similar bronze plaque with a bas-relief-etched photo was installed at the City of Winter Springs' Senior Center. The bronze plaque noted the many contributions of Phil Kulbes. At that time, the cost for such a bronze plaque (with a bas-relief-etched photo) was approximately one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Currently, the price for a similar plaque runs from $1,500.00 and up. The cost for the bronze plaque (with a bas-relief-etched photo) could be funded out of the Mayor's Promotional budget, which currently has a balance of$ll, 800.00. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11,2002 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "E" PAGE 3 OF 3 For reference, the price point for what the Commission originally requested - a brass type of plate - would run in the area of $25.00 to $60.00 depending on the backing material used. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is suggested that the City Commission consider the above new suggestion to purchase a bronze plaque in lieu of the former suggestion of a brass type of plaque. If a bronze plaque (with a bas-relief-etched photo) is agreed to, then confirmation of the location that this bronze plaque should be mounted at City Hall would be appreciated. ATTACHMENTS: A. A sample design for the proposed bronze plaque (with a bas-relief- etched photo of Mary Norton). B. Product Quotes from four (4) possible Vendors. C. An "unapproved" excerpt from the February 25,2002 Regular Meeting Minutes. COMMISSION ACTION: ATTACHMENT "B" CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11,2002 PAGE 22 OF 28 I would like to see us give him a really nice Proclamation." Mayor Partyka said, "We'll do something nice." REGULAR E. Office Of The City Manager Requests That The City Commission Further Consider Their Recommendation That A Plaque Be Placed On The Desk That The Former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton Used. With discussion on this Agenda Item, Deputy Mayor Gennell stated that the City Manager "Mentioned another alternative which I thought was kind of nice - was to do the same kind of a plaque for her that they did for Phil Kulbes over in the Senior Center, and put it somewhere here. I would support that." "I WOULD MOVE TO DO THE ALTERNATIVE THAT THE CITY MANAGER SUGGESTED." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL REITERATERED HER MOTION AND STATED, "I MOVE THAT WE PURCHASE A PLAQUE AS OUTLINED BY THE CITY MANAGER IN AGENDA ITEM 'E,' A BRONZE PLAQUE WITH A BAS- RELIEF-ETCHED PHOTO, AND MOUNT IT SOMEPLACE IN CITY HALL." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka stated, "Get it out of the Mayor's fund." REGULAR F. Community Development Department Requests The City Commission Consider Amending Regulations Affecting Accessory Buildings. Manager McLemore stated, "Mayor, I request this Item be tabled - at the request of - Commissioner McLeod."