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Home My WebLink About2010 12 13 Regular 606 Farewell/Appreciation Event For Former Mayor Bush And Commissioner McGinnis COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent ITEM 606 Public Hearings Regular X December 13, 2010 Regular Meeting Mgr. / WI Authorization REQUEST: The City Manager and the City Clerk request that the City Commission consider the information in this Agenda Item related to a Farewell /Appreciation Event for former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis, and decide how they wish to proceed. SYNOPSIS: In previous years, the City Commission held Farewell /Appreciation Events for departing Elected Officials. The last such Event was held in 2006. These type Events have been a way to show the public's appreciation to a departing Elected Official for the many years of service and time and effort they gave the community during their years in Office; similarly to departing employees who have served the City well. CONSIDERATIONS: During the November 15, 2010 Regular Meeting of the City Commission, the City Commission asked the City Clerk to provide the City Commission with information related to holding a Farewell /Appreciation Event for former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 13. 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM `606 - PAGE 2OF5 The following FarewelUAppreciation Events for Elected Officials have been held in the last six (6) years: • Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr.: when former Commissioner Martinez resigned from Elected Office in May 2004, a Farewell Luncheon was held in his honor at the Winter Springs Senior Center • Approximate cost of $1400.00 was paid for this Event, from City Commission Line Codes • Commissioner David W. McLeod: when former Commissioner McLeod's Term of Office ended in December 2004, a Farewell Reception was held in his honor at the Tuscawilla Country Club* • Approximate cost of $2000.00 was paid for this Event, from City Commission Line Codes • Commissioner Michael S. Blake: when former Commissioner Blake's Term of Office ended in December 2006, a Farewell Dinner was held in his honor at the Winter Springs Town Center* • Approximate cost of $2000.00 was paid for this Event, from City Commission Line Codes *From what I recall, these Elected Officials were asked what kind of Event they would prefer, and at what location /Caterer. On a related note, Farewell Events have been held in the last fifteen (15) years for the following key City personnel: • City Manager John Govoruhk: when former City Manager Govoruhk resigned from his position as City Manager, a Dinner was held in his honor at the Tuscawilla Country Club • No cost information is available • Chief of Police Dan Kerr: when former Chief of Police Kerr resigned in late 2008, a Farewell Luncheon was held in his honor at the Tuscawilla Country Club • The Winter Springs Police Association organized this Event and partially paid for it. Attendees were charged $15.00 each, with the Winter Springs Police Association paying an additional amount of approximately $15.00 per person for a total of approximately $30.00 per attendee • Parks and Recreation Department Director Chuck Pula: when Parks and Recreation Department Director Pula resigned in May 2010, a Farewell Luncheon was held in his honor at the Winter Springs Senior Center • Each attendee was charged $7.00, with additional costs supplemented by the Parks and Recreation Department CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 13, 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "606" PAGE 3 OF 5 Farewell/Appreciation Event for former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis: Possible Types of Events: (the more '`$" besides an event means the higher cost for "someone" to pay) $ Morning Coffee $$ Buffet Lunch and/or Roast $$+ Sit -Down Lunch and /or Roast $ Reception Before City Commission Meeting ** $$ After -work Reception $$+ Evening Reception $$$ Buffet Dinner and /or Roast $$$$ Sit -Down Dinner and /or Roast Possible Event Venues: • City Hall Chambers for Presentation /Lobby for Refreshments • Tuscawilla Country Club • Restaurant at the Town Center • Senior Center Possible Dates: • Dates of availability for former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis will be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration as soon as the City receives this information Possible Times: • Tines of availability for former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis will be forwarded to the City Commission for consideration as soon as the City receives this information Event Details: • Master of Ceremonies: Mayor Charles Lacey • Head Table for Guests of Honor and their family and current Elected Officials and City Manager • Toasts can be made • Invitees can be asked to share stories about either/both Elected Officials Notification Efforts: • A Press Release inviting guests • Printed Invitations (and /or emailed Invitations) could be sent out - possible cost of $100.00 (plus postage) if invitations were printed (this would be nice touch plus a memento for historical purposes): • Their family and friends • City Staff • Seminole County • Seminole County Cities • Seminole State College CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 13. 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "606" PAGE 4 OF 5 • SCPS • UCF/Incubator • Other entities Ma■or Bush and Commissioner McGinnis have been affiliated with • Former Winter Springs Elected Officials • Other key people /agencies • Advisory Board and Committees Members they worked with • Businesses • Homeowner's Associations • Citizens • Also: Notice on Website, press announcements in local newspapers; in addition to everything as noted under `'Communication Efforts" in this Agenda Item; and the items shown under Attachment "A" FISCAL IMPACT: Possible Options for funding could include any, some, and /or all of the following: • Attendees would pay 100% • City pays portion/Attendee pays portion • Although this Event was not planned for during the 2010 -2011 Fiscal Year, Staff could try to find some funds for such an Event, and if that is the City Commission's preference, then we might have to forgo something else, and /or we might need to cut back on some already budgeted item(s): • General Fund pays for entire Event • Vendor Sponsorship (from partial percentage, some, or all costs) — if this is the preference, please specify which Vendor to ask Other Costs To Consider: • Costs will be more for Events held at a City venue, specifically due to City staffing costs, in addition to any Event type items we might need to provide, such as tablecloths, serveware, etc. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: On behalf of Mayor Lacey and the City Commission, I have been in contact with former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis regarding your plans to hold a Farewell /Appreciation Event in their honor. Both former Mayor Bush and former Commissioner McGinnis are honored and very pleased that you plan to hold such an Event for them. They will be providing me with possible dates of their availability for January 2011, (which I will forward to the Mayor and City Commission as soon as this information is received). CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 13. 2010 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "606' PAGE 5 OF 5 This Agenda Item has been forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission; City Manager; City Attorney /Staff; placed in Press Packets; placed in the City Hall (Lobby) City Commission Meeting binder; and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, information related to this Agenda Item has been sent to media/press representatives who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, all Homeowner's Associations on file with the City, all individuals who have requested Agendas /Agenda Item information, Department Directors; and also posted outside City Hall; posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the general public; and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is being requested to discuss what kind of Farewell /Appreciation Event they wish to hold in honor of former Mayor John F. Bush and former Commissioner Sally McGinnis; and decide on the following details: • Date • Kind of Event • Venue • Funding • Notifications ATTACHMENTS: A. Consent Agenda Item "203" from the June 14, 2010 City Commission Regular Meeting related to Communication Plan Contacts B. 4 different articles related to what a few cities did to recognize former Elected Officials ATTACHMENT «A„ COMMISSION AGENDA Consent X ITEM 203 Informational Public Hearing Regular June 14, 2010 MGR. /DEPT. Regular Meeting Authorization REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission approve the proposed Communication Plan for a proposed "Town Hall" Budget Workshop. SYNOPSIS: Per Commission direction, the City Manager is providing a recommended communication plan for advising our citizens of an upcoming (date to be determined) "Town Hall" Budget workshop for citizens to be held at City Hall. CONSIDERATIONS: At the April 26, 2010 Commission meeting, the Commission directed the City Manager to come back with a Communications Plan for advising citizens about a proposed "Town Hall" Budget workshop to be held at City Hall at a date to be determined. Those recommended efforts are detailed herein. A preliminary Budget overview by the City Manager is scheduled for this June 14, 2010 Commission meeting (Regular 604). That Agenda Item will also request the Commission set dates for the Regular Commission Budget workshops and the "Town Hall" Budget workshop. FISCAL IMPACT: None. The recommended communication efforts result in no additional costs. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: Recommended communication vehicles are listed below. These items represent those that have been successfully utilized in the past. 1. Message on Electronic Sign in front of City Hall 2. Invitation/Message on City Website 3. Invitation/Message via eAlerts /eCitizen 4. Article in upcoming "Insider" Newsletter 5. Invitation emailed to all Homeowner's Associations 6. Invitation emailed to Local Schools /PTA (with assistance from Commissioner Hovey) 7. Press Release /Invitation emailed to all local publications: a. Tuscawilla Today b. Oak Forest c. Highlands Herald d. Seminole Chronicle e. Oviedo Voice f. Orlando Sentinel 8. Invitation available at/posted: a. City Hall Building (Outside Bulletin Board) b. City Hall Lobby c. Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Club Pro Shop Bulletin Board d. Highlands Clubhouse Bulletin Board e. Hacienda Village Bulletin Board (2 Locations) f. Tennis Villas Club House Bulletin Board g. Parks and Recreation Office h. Police Station 9. Invitation emailed/mailed to all Advisory Board and Committee Members 10. Invitation included in all utility bills as a text line on bill (optional depending upon date) RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends that the City Commission approve the proposed Communication Plan for an upcoming Town Hall Budget Workshop. ATTACHMENTS: ATTACHMENT "B" Edmonds Gives Mayor Gary Haakenson a Heartwarming Farewell I Edmonds News Page 1 of 3 is.uMunews.com MORF KOMO COMMUNITIES edmonds Fir_y yxus anc r>eo KOMO _x Monday, Dec 6.2viO el 43 '1 I Contact. W U'llu 4 'JEP a t L D A J ^-1 : -J4ot A Pet f+}6 h y.. MEET TODAY'S PET n- a?1 + Edmonds Gives Mayor Gary Haakenson a Heartwarming Farewell CO Submitted by Slade Berc!nand. KOMO Communities Shore: Contributor Friday. July and, 12:3lpm HAAKENSON BLVD 41 You Tube 441 ocorano b Vi Last night Edmonds had the chance to say goodbye to Mayor Gary Haakenson at the Edmonds_ Center for the Arts as he moves on to his new position as the Snohomish County Deputy Executive. Gary has served as the Mayor for 11 years with his wife Dolly by his side. Family. friends, neighbors, elected officials, business owners, etc. att came out to bid Gary a farewell. iPhone picture and video are provided by No Raptis of the Loft. Official photographer photos provided by Ideas Unfold. http: / /edmonds. komonews. com/content/edmonds- gives- mayor -gary- haakenson- heartwarmi... 12/6/2010 Edmonds Gives Mayor Gary Haakenson a Heartwarming Farewell I Edmonds News Page 2 of 3 Gary, well miss you but we know that part of what makes Edmonds so wonderful is seeing you strolling along Main Street with a grande mocha in your hand and Dolly by your side! 0 • 4.4: k 4 http: / / edmonds.komonews.com/content/edmonds- gives- mayor - gary- haakenson - heartwarmi... 12/6/2010 Edmonds Gives Mayor Gary Haakenson a Heartwarming Farewell I Edmonds News Page 3 of 3 II 1 rro- e , 4 a t Hied Under: Share: Post a comment Show comments Comments (o) KOMO News is happy to provide a forum for commenting and discussion. Please respect and abide by the house rules: Keep it dean, keep it civil, keep it truthful, stay on topic, be responsible, share your knowledge, and please suggest removal of comments that violate these standards. See full commenting rules Go to IntenseDebate Comments by IntenseDebate http: / / edmonds.komonews.com/content/edmonds- gives- mayor - gary- haakenson - heartwarmi... 12/6/2010 Al a Press Release City of Edmonds Mayor Gary' Haakenson June 11, 2010 For Immediate Release Contact: Linda Carl, Sr. Executive Assistant to the Mayor 425.771.0247 Community invited to farewell reception for Mayor Haakenson (Edmonds - WA) The community is invited to attend a gathering on Thursday, July 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Edmonds Center for the Arts to wish Mayor Gary Haakenson farewell. Mayor Haakenson will leave his post on July 1 to assume the role of Deputy County Executive at Snohomish County the following week. Everyone is welcome to attend. Donations are being accepted to cover the cost of the venue and refreshments. If you'd like to contribute, please stop by City Hall or make your check payable to "Sandy Chase" and mail to: Sandy Chase, City Clerk City of Edmonds 121 5` Ave. N. Edmonds, WA 98020 Donations can also be made directly to the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Please note "in honor of Mayor Haakenson" and mail to: Edmonds Center for the Arts 410 4 Ave. N. Edmonds, WA 98020 The farewell event will be an opportunity for citizens and friends to honor Mayor Haakenson for 11 years as Mayor and four years as City Councilmember. # ## Tickets on sale for Benigni farewell dinner - Local News from Myrecordjournal.com Page 1 of,3' Read a -Paper All Jobs j Homes & Rentals 1 Stuff 1 Autos 1 Services j Notices 1 Coupons PLACE YOUR AD BIZ SEARCH Have You Seen A Dent Lately Pl ly Dentistry 60 Church Street (Rt. 68), Wallingford. CT • 203 - 774 -0019 HOME NEWS SPORTS OPINION I OBITUARIES . 4 VIDEOS PHOTOS FORUMS r CELEBRATIONS CONTESTS I h CONTA C CT US • Tickets on sale for Ben , Pr m ... 4* dinner lirl & Story Comments (0) Share Pant -_ ._._ StephenToyota.com (800) By: By: Amanda Falcone. staff ! 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Benigni begins his new job as principal of Cromwell High School July 1 Day Benigni's party will kickoff at 5:30 p.m June 27 at the Aqua Turf. Tickets are $50, and those interested in attending should contact the mayor's office or Tomassetti. Checks should be made payable to Benigni Farewell and should be mailed to the Mayors Office, "Mayor Benigni's Farewell," 142 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450 -." r Latestnews an Wednesday. June 18. 2008 1200 am Updated 2.36 pm. 0 Latest News Stories Popular Stories • Weather creates messy early morning • Menden man charged in accident with state More Videos commute, schools delayed trooper • Early snow creates slow commute in • Three residents arrested in city pizza Meriden delivery robbery Tomorrow's News Today • UConn faces Oklahoma in Fiesta Bowl • Menden man charged with gun theft Check out Ralph Tomaselli s daily video and blog and get a glimpse into • Giants storm past Redskins • Southington Town Clerk arrested on falsely tomorrow's Record- Joumal. • Upcoming meetings this week administering an oath charges • Petit and Hawke statements bring tears to Daily News Updates Hayes courtroom Sign up to receive the latest news directly to your inbox. 1 sign up 1 Read the Record - Journal Read our full print edition online. subscribe to the newspaper, manage your subscription http:// www .myrecordjournal.com/latestnews /article 063c3c5d- d3da- 50b5- 909a- f847c43e1... 12/6/2010 Pollard farewell full of roasts, toasts By Tom Koenninger Wednesday. March 3. 2010 Looking amazingly like Vancouver businessman and philanthropist Ed Lynch, the "homeless man" ambled into the ballroom of the Hilton Vancouver Washington, pushing a grocery cart with a furry ball inside. As he passed a woman who seemed to be a dead ringer for recently retired council member Pat Jollota, a plaintive call issued from her lips: "Kitty, kitty, kitty." Ignoring her, the faux ragamuffin shuffled his cart toward former mayor Royce Pollard, and began to taunt him with insults about the shambles Esther Short Park had become. A few minutes later, a man dressed as an Army Ranger with war paint on his face, strode into the room bellowing "HOOAH!" That's a military expression for pride, high morale and confidence — or anything else. He said he was representing himself, and not Clark College president Bob Knight. Then he engaged the 315 people in the ballroom in a marching cadence: "I don't know, but I hear rumors; Mayor Pollard wears bloomers. I don't know, but I've been told Mayor Pollard is good as gold." The "Ranger" also recited an "Ode to Royce Pollard," ending, "So Royce, let me say, as a very dear friend, your legacy in Vancouver will never come to an end." That was the basic format for the evening Feb.17, one of the most lively and warm farewells seen recently in Vancouver. Heralded as "A Roast, Toast & Boast Gala," it followed a consistent format: First the zinger; then the toast. Ginger Metcalf, executive director of Identity Clark County, hatched the idea, and began gathering volunteers the first week of December. "We wanted people to have fun. We wanted it to be lively, and we put together the program and said, let her rip." Lacking details, Pollard, she said, was skeptical. "I don't want a funeral," he declared. It was anything but. Masters of ceremony Elson Strahan, Historic Trust, and Kim Capeloto, Vancouver Chamber, kept the pace brisk, and so did the speakers. Former Vancouver city economic development director Steve Burdick recalled his first contact with Pollard, then commander of the Vancouver Barracks. "Pollard phoned me, and said there were two archaeologists digging on both sides of a driveway in the Barracks, and if I didn't get them out in 20 minutes, he'd have them shot." Pollard farewell full of roasts, toasts (continued) Mark Brown, lobbyist for the city, and the evening's auctioneer, recalled when Mayor Pollard decided he "didn't want that ... communist in my city," referring to Russian Premier Vladimir Putin, whom the city had been trying to woo as Marshall lecturer. Brown said a Russian envoy who heard the mayor predicted no future for Pollard as a career diplomat. Auctioning Pollard memorabilia, which netted $3,000 for the Big Brothers /Big Sisters program, Brown sold a book entitled "Old Forts," which was mistakenly touted as a Pollard profile. Praise and tribute easily overwhelmed the zingers. There were recorded video compliments from U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and U.S. Rep. Brian Baird. Lynch, the "bum" from Esther Short, said, "Royce made things happen." "First Mike," the Governor's husband, enthused, "what a great evening," and praised Pollard for extraordinary service as mayor. John Lee, director of the state Department of Veterans ' Affairs, complimented Pollard for high dedication to military "men and women who serve this country, and their families." Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, a frequent Vancouver visitor, said, "I have never seen a man (in this state) so dedicated to his city as Royce Pollard." Owen's wife, Linda, presented a hand- crafted blanket to Pollard. Ed and Will, sons of Royce and Margaret Pollard, thanked their father for finding the Vancouver home, and his grandchildren shouted, "we love you grandpa." The former mayor was given a check to cover a trip for him and Margaret, and the ad hoc "Roycettes," women from the audience, sang a special rendition of a Willie Nelson song. Pollard's "rebuttal," in part: "Thank you. I love you all." Reflecting on the evening, he said: "That's the nicest thing anybody's ever done for me." Tom Koenninger is editor emeritus of The Columbian. His column of personal opinion appears on Wednesdays. Reach him at koenninger @comcast.net. http: / /www.col umbian.com/ news / 2010/ mar /03 /pollard - farewell - full -of- roasts - toasts/