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Longwood City Commission Chambers
1'15 \V'. \V'arren Avennc
Longwood, nndn.
di1NUTES
December 6. 1999
Present. Mayor Paul love end
Deputy Mayor Butch Bondy
Commissioner Den Anderson
Commissioner John C Meingol (arrived zl 6:SS p. m.)
Commissioner Steve Miller
Cohn ]_ Orego. City Adntinisvetor
Geraldine U_ Lembri. Cily Cixrk
Richard S. Traylor. Ir.. City Attorney (arrived at6» p,m.)
lobo Brock Dir_ of Cammunitl .iervices
Chris Murphy. City EWE '
Monica Milohell. Dir. o in eial Services
Chief Jac4sun ~i -.
Richard Komblub, ~ Wager
Tom Smith, Streets/Fleets D to .__r.eger
I. CALL "fO ORDER. Mayor LOVeamnd calledaregnlar meeting to oNer at826
p m.
2. Amomnnto[SILENT bIEDITATION was F'OLLO\VL~'U BY PLEDGE OF
AI.LFGIAC.F TO TI IF fLAC..
3. CGA161UNI'C\'ANNOIiNCLM LNiS: "Ilse following nnnouncentent was
Wade:
A. Blue Grass Picki~i, Saturday, December 18. 1999.5'00-9'OO p m
At Reiser ParA.
J. RECOC~ITIONS:
A. Recognizing Rusty Milcr for his serviceto the City eseCity
Comm~ssmner. November 1996 to Novvnber 1999_
Mayor Loventand read tlto renoBnit n. Mr. bbles was not in attu:dance.
end the \9eyor requested the plaque'be delivered to him.
B. Dis[riG ll3 Nuniinnlion of llm Rtnsiness Person n(tbe blonlb Award for
December. 1999.
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Commissoner Miller noininaced J¢tf Boetta Saddla Up Wesrem
Star as Bus ess person for[he MOnth of Dewnbu-Gamed by
C Recognizing Dew~¢y Rand. o nerloperator of Allstar Pmducrions, for
volunmerin6 his time and equipment for tho Fall Carnival for the pest
nxteen yea s.
Mr_ Bond was recognized and presented with a plaque Porlraving assisted
with the Fall Carnival l'or the pest en yea s, Ewing ofhis time and
providing equipment- Photo6raPhs were then mken. Mr. Bond.said it bas
been his Privilege to Iteve been e pert of this progrenr anA hoped he would
be allow¢d to continue to panicipete ibr another lumen yea s.
5. DOARD APPOINTM ENTS:
A. Appointment ofa ntemher n[the Commission as the ptiinary
repre ela theSeninnle County Council of LOCal Governmems
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Mayor Lovesirand nominete4 Dnn Anderson. There were no other
Commissioner Anderson was apPOinmd by
acpclmnation.
8. Appnintntentofa n~cmber of the Comntlssion ns the hllernnt¢
r¢pr¢ eta m¢sennnolp conoty cotmal nfLncal co~ernmems
Icwcnoy t~
Con er Anders nnte4 Come er Maingot as dre
ehemate9 There were ~o other nominations~s Commissioner
Maingot was eleeteA by acclammion.
C. Avnni~mnom am ~m~~nher or nm Camntiaabn as the r¢nr~omaa¢em
the $entinnle Connly "fMevislmt Council.
Mayor l,ov and asked if any commissioner wishedmvolunteer. No
one volumeered eo serve. Mayor Lovestrand said he would serve.
Com er Miller noted Mayor Love and m the
TGevisionoCounciL Tl ere were no other non»tnation,s. Mayor
Lovestrend elected by acclame[ion_
a Anwtmanmtt am ~nemhernnhe cmmmaaian as aye r¢nr¢a¢~nminem
the Light linil Nnrth¢rn Alignment Con~miltee.
There as disc whether this committee was still in existenw
ana it o, whm were n e eetes ana tune of me
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Mayor Lovestrand suggested reporting to them that Commission
was still working on this.
t. DistriG #2 Nnminntinn to the i.vnd Yhanning Ageney.
Com er Anderson def red,x ring the gentlemen he had in mind
had decl hted-
F. DistriG#3 Nomination to the Codes fnroreement ROVrd.
Commissioner Miller noted he did not hove any nominations this evoning.
G. Dixrict#S Naminxtfon to Hte Cvdrs Enforcement BOxrd.
Mayor Lovestmnd nominated Joe IIxnmxn_ Nomination cerried-
Mr. Taylor advised of the nred to naSSersome of the Codes Fsforcement
order to be in wmpliance with State law. and suggested chaneinv
the on datefor Mr_Hanmen'storm to l2-S-OL tle noted he
ould banmaking rew~nmendatioity for some other ohenges m temts in tiu
nor Culure.
Mayor Lovas«and noted the appointmem would be until 12-5-01 and
Asked the City Clerk to so notify Mr. Henntan. Mr. Hinman indica[ed his
presence Mayor Lovestrznd acknowledged Mr Hinman_
H. District #3 Nomination to the Purls and Recrentivn AAr'ivnry Roard.
Deferred.
I. Dist a #~ Nmninntinn to the 6avrd of Adjnstnsein.
' De( ed
1. Dismu#1 NOntinxtion to the Ronrd or AAjustmGt[.
Commissionee Meingot AeCerred.
6. PII6LIC PARTICIP1fION.
Den Mday. lit Maine Avenue_ discussed the recent Droblem of speeding on E.
Maine Avenue and tF~anked the Lon6wood Police for [heir assismnca noting dte
problem has improved trcnG+dously.
]. CITY ADPIINISTRATOI2'S Rh_POIt'f. No taport
%. }L~l'OIi AN11 COMMISSIONCRS'RFPOI2TS.
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mnrmt az. commiaamner nnaeraon aporzea n,nt smnaole conmy had
cognized Dfln's Family Restaurant for having provided meals to veterans on
Verenns Dey_
Comm er Anders referred to Consent Agenda Item D_ saying ha had
Deed to the Adm nistrntor that he believed ,hero was a way to reduce the
wstto[the Ciry's interne, access.
District a3. Corm er Miller initiated disatseion ebouttho Oxford Street
war hue and opons'mquiry. found it wnsaresidential sewer line He quesioned
how and why the City was doing that ling and wl,o was paying Cor it_
Mr. Drago explained that it was approved a fcw years back and Iras been carried
vet For the last two fiscal years. He said Ire did not thinA it was approved by
petition.
Disc ued with respca to residential hookups vot being mandatory;
Com emphas cial projects first. rhea rof
oney span so 6rnontho Oxford'pmj ctwas$11,228 ofthec ned am
Car design, oP$14.000, project is deigned and reedy to be per ni«ed end theun
application is currently at the County; if the pmjeu wero m be cancelled the
engineering design should keep indefinitely unless the stteet were to be paved.
Connnissioner Miller moved to canwl the Oxford rawer projem_
Seconded by Commissioner Meingot.
Com er Miller ved to end the oedd that the
ssary ondina es be preparedn Moti ended seconded by
Ccrnmissioner Ma ngot and carried by a voice vote.
Coins er Mille,'initifltul discussion about the Cepiml lmpro nt Progmi
(CIP)andrissues which werebroughtforth bya residem with renpu to lack of n
informntian provided in tl,e CIP: i e., where the money is coming fiom method of
financing, who will beneft from the project, we. Commissioner Miller fitrther
red the Capital Program did not have the nt yen ~nGuded, but sted of
tlenext five fi seal years. Mayor LOVestrandunotad, with respect to defining l,ow
the project would be 4inde~ that it was a complex issue and suggested the
Cmn ember w this issue and diswss with the Administrator He
1Lnher,hougl t the issue needod to be resolved before the next capital project was
undertaken.
I~istr,el NA. Deputy Mttyor Bundy extended appreciation to the perks end
Recreation Advisory Committee and stnfFfor a svcoessful Tree Lighting evens
end commended the Public Works Depanntent on the success of their annual
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Garage Sale. Deputy Mayor Bundy suggested lettere of appreciation be sent to ell
a is groups chat partiupeted'm these events
Dapu[y Mayor Bundy. after having read the Ielter fi~om Commissioner Miller
abou nshinc law violations initiated discussion about the Ciry conducting
some seminars and inv tiny all board members to patti<ipate..
Deputy Mayor Bundy moved for consensus to direct the Adminissa[or to
look in onducting so regarding Florida's Sunshine Law.
Seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried by vow vote.
Upon inquiry by Deputy Mayor 6undy, Mr. Drago said he will research as to
whether the comp plan requires establishment of a Capiml Improvemant Plan
(CIF) assessment committee prior to adopting the Capital Plan.
strict k<. Mayor LOVestrend referred to e memo fmm Chief Chapman
regarding tower truck ladder height reads and said he would bring this up for
discussion at the work session'in January.
Mayor Lovestrand init'mted discussion about the dissatisfaction voiced by some
developersrbuilders with the City's review process in that Here were too nieny
individuals for the builder to deal with.
It was ilia consensus of Commission to direst the Administrator m
provide information regarding the review process currently used.
Commissioner Anderson suagesletl q flow chart be used to show the pro ass
Mayor Wve and discussed the need to widen Banned Drive et the intersection
of NOtth Stre and the eed to place this project in the CapilNl Program- Mr_
Drago said along with some other minor roadp jects, he imended to awomplish
the widening by use ofa change order to an existing contract. As to estimetad
me for this project, Mr. Murphy replied it would probably be in [he Spring.
n ring he would seal to do a small scaletaFlic analysis.
Upon discussion initiated by Mayor Lovesmand. it was the consensus of
Con to dire what et light be installed at the enttanee to the
ne..r=vi,e~~~tamn, emanae ~am~atea on cwrd, Avenne_
Disuiet Kl. Commissioner Maingot thanked the Adminisvrator. his chiefs and
departs ant hredu for the oopeialion eilended to him during hls tour ofthe City
facilities.
Commissioner Maingot irSerred to a recnm 'incident rcgaNing the dumping of
hazardou eofwhich he had advised the City_ Ile reposed that this issue was
under inv s igation by the Depenment of P rvironmental Protection (DLP) and
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unders ands that the sima~ion is nor as serious as was initially thought'.
however, it was still under ~eview_
Com er Maingol commended the Parks and Rearen~ion Advisory ROafd
and sm 'fFwho made the Tree Lighting Ceremony a memorable occasion-
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Pay the Approved (tills and Eslimarnl Rilla for Ueeemhcr, 1999.
R. Approve Minnles of November l5. 1999 Regular Meeting
C Approve Pnrdiase ofn POwer Edge 630U Compiler in the amount of
S 1.628 from Dell Compmer Corpomlian and authorize the Ciry
Administrator to sign the purahese order.
D. Approve Purchase Ordertn MPl-Net. Inc. in the amount of$I4,66-1 t'or
ghee ual coloflie Citys fnmrner Access and amhome the City
Adminisrratort sign die purchase order-
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Consent Agenda with
ilia exception oC treat D. end to consider D_ separately. Seconded
by Commissioner Maingol and carried by a unanimous roll call
Commissioner Miller deferredm Commissioner Anderson. Coinmissionu
Anders said lie eofa package that as being olkred that Quid cu
the City's cast to about Ss00 a month end suggested the Computer Services
Division negotiate.
Com er Miller moved to continue I[em 9.D to the next
rings Seconded by Contnnse~oner Maingol and carried by e
unanimous roll call vote.
IU. PURLIC HEARINGS.
A. The Plnnnine Division of the Community Services Deprtrtment
Wends the City Commission read by title only, set December 20,
1999 ns rite secm~d public hea~ing and adoption date and approve the
first reading of OMinmme No. 9A151 t, which repeals in its entirGy
seeaon za-los, gees
Mr. Taylor Vrovided proof of publiontion for the public hearing Mr_ Taylor lead
Ordinance No. 99-I S I I by side only.
Mayor LOVesmand opened rite public hearing. No one peesem spoke in favor or in
oVPnsitian.
Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing. Seconded by
Comnnsstoner Anderson and carried by a voice vote
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nnaerx ands mm a,e ~ nm axxer~nnx ax wns ~mtiauy ntongnc
no ~ever_.. wax snu nnae, re~~ew.
Commissioner Maingot commended the Parks end Reueation Advisory Board
and s[aff who made the Tree Lightine Ceremony a memorable ounsion.
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Pey the Approved Rills :tnd Estinmted Dills for December, 1999.
B. Approve Minutes of November I5, 1999 Regulor Meeting
C. Approve Purchase of It Pnsver Flge G3oo COmputerin the amount of
512 G28 from Dell Compmer Corporation and authorize the City
Administrator to sign the purchase order.
D. Approve PUrehnse Order to MPl-Ncl, Ine_in the amount oCF 14,fi64 for
rhea ual cost ofthe Citv's Internet AUCSS end amhorize the City
Adminixtator to sign the purcnnse order-
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the Corrsem Agenda with
the exception of Item D. androconsider D_separately. Seconded
by Commmissioner Maingot end carried by a unanimous roll all
Commissioner Miller defmred to Commissionu Anderson Commissioner
AndeiSOn said he waz aware ofa pnckage that was being of£med thal could nut
the City s o about 5500 e month and xu¢aexted the Computer Services
Divisors negoti tr_
Cem er Miller oved to ueitem 9.D wthen
eting 51Seconded by Commissioner Maingot and carried by a
unanimous roll rmll vote-
10. PUBLIC. fiF 1RLNC5.
A. The Planning Division o' Ibe Connnunity Sorvices Department
Wends the City Coimnission read by Lille only, .sal Dueniber 20,
1999 ns the second public henring nuA ndoptian date and approve Ilte
Rest rending n[ Ordioanee No. 99-1511, which repeals in ns unnely
Section 24-105, Fees
Mr. Taylor provided Vroof of VUblicalion for the public hearing. Mr. Taylor read
Ordinance No. 93151 I by title only.
Mayor Lovestrand opened the Vublic henring No one present spoke in hvor or in
opposition.
Commissioner Miller mavedrodose the public hearing. Seconded by
Commissioner Anderaon cod carried by a voice vote.
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Commissioner Miller moved to accept Ordinance No. 99-1511 on first
reading and to schedule a public hearing for December 20. 1999.
Sewnded by Commissionu Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call
11. REf,ULAR BUSINESS.
A The Ciry Clerk recommends the City Commission read by title only,and
adopt Ruolution No. 99-1003, which provides Por the paring of
Fourlecnlh Avenue and the assessment of costs.
Mr. Taylor rend Resolution No. 99-1003 by title only.
Commissioner Millar moved to adopt Resolurion No. 99-t00] au
per adjustments made et the Equalization hearing held earlier.
Sewndcd by Commissioner Aleingol and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote-
R. "1'he City Clerk recommends the City Commission rend by title only end
adopt Iirsolullnn Nn. 99-1004, which pmvidea for the roving of
Tlrirleentlr Avenge nad the nssexsmeat or ursU.
Mr. Taylor read ftcwlmion No. 99-1004 by title only-
Deputy Mayor Oundy moved to adopt Resolmion No. 99-1004
with any adjustments made, if any, at the Equalization hearing held
earlier. Seconded Commissioner Miller end carried bya
unenmro:~s roll east vole.
C. The City Clerk recommendsthe City Commission reed by tide only and
atlopt liesohrlinn No.99-1005, which provides [or the Paving of Firm
Place F.asf aatl the assessment of cash.
Mr_ Taylor read Resolution No_ 99-1005 by lisle only.
Commissioner Miller moved to adopt Resolution No. 99-1005 with
any adjusunenl tirade al the Equalization hearing held enriier.
Seonded by Commissioner Anderson and carried by n unanimous
roll call vote
The Commission reussed from 9.40 p.n l0 9'.56 p.nt
D. F;na ce Divi n of the Fin eras Serv es Department recommends the
City Commisi on reed by title, set Decranber 20, 1999 as the public
hearing and apprrove the first Reading of Onlinnnce No. 99-1513,
eaae ing a 55.UI1 pn~ inoalh reduction in residential sewer ~ ac.
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Mr.'[ayior reaA Ot~dlllnnce No. 99-ISt3 by title ollly
Deputy Mayor [iundy moved to accept Ordinance No.99-1513 on
Flrst reading and to schedule Ilia public hearing for December?0.
1999_ Seconded by Connniseioner Miller_
Cam wMeingot ref rred to inCOrl an provided in mo from
Mr. Deago, dated November 23. 1999, wh ch he had requested and he
oted a $5.00 reduction would cost SsI 000, $4.00 would cost $4~ 000.
and $3.00 would cost Si. 000. The other scenario would be to use a
sliding sexle, $5,00 reduction Car up to 5 000 gallons, 54 for up to 6.000.
S for up to 1.000. $2.00 far uV to 8 000 and S I for up to 9 000, resul[ing
t n $28.645 deweasein revenues He said he concurred wish gmnring
rel'mfto those individuals but was in favor of a redistribution of the cost
based on consumption vs. an overall cane blanche reduction- He also
believed this method would encourage conservation, which he believed
nely imponznt. Funher, there was a study that was almost
as extrel
underway and was wncerned if the study were to show the hoed for en
Increase vs a decrease.
Deputy Mayor Bondy still spoke in Favor ofgivin¢ a rate reduction et this
ting the City's rates would still he on the high side of the average
and, fitnhw_ in favor ofw to for ther study to be
ompleted bee ould beat least another six months Gom the
tiupated date oCewerd in Jenuery. es he believed these people had
borne high rates for a long time
Con er Anderson could see both sides although he knew the rate
study wa - - and possibly it ould be a greded rate s0ucture.lte
also said he did no anything dwr~ tmlin reduc et tltis
He also agmad that impon nt having lived in
California when water Is scarce andshasoto be piped in.
Mayor Lovestmnd believed conservation sFOUId be rewarded, was in favor
of some relief now. even with the impwtding study, but could not approve
a Flxl $>.00 reduuian_
Commissioner Andw.ron proposed a compromisa, e 56.00 reduction for
those who use less than 8 000 gallons per month and $3.00 for those who
use more than 8 000.
Mr. Drago suggested the breakpoint beat 9.000 gallons
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Commissioner Maingot sold he would go along with this and wanted a
cegive oche sfhat these rates are subjec to change
pending ourconte oPdte study.
Comm:ss:oner Mille[ was not in favor ofa wnsumpfion based raft
Discussion ensued with respect whether or not if should be based on
umption. Deputy Mnyor Bundy said wha[he heard ovenvhelminSly
bom the mt:zens was that the rate should be based on water cons :motion.
Deputy Mayor Handy amended his motion to accept Ordinance
No_ 99-1 S Il on hrst rending, fo reduce by Sfi 00 per mon:ly
residonf ial wstomers using less than 9,000 gallons of water p/m,
and by 54.00 per month for those using 9 000 gallons or more and
schedule the public hearing for 12-2099. Sewnded by
Commissioner Miller-
Cumt er Maingot Winded to ofify the ustomers fha[estndy was
underway and the rotes are subject to change- ~
Motion az amended ean~iad by a unanimous roll call vote
E. Finance Division ofihe Financial Services Depenment recommendsthe
City Commission road by fide only. set Dcu:nber 20, 1999 es a public
hearing date and approve the first re~ttling or Ordinnnce Na. 9)-15t2,
ending the budget for the Bsrnl yens beginning Omober 1, 1999
and entling September 311, 20110.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No_ 99-1512 by title o:dy.
Commissioner Miller moved to accept Ordinance No_ 99-1513 on
first reading and fo xcbedule a publ'io hearing on Dewmber 20.
1999. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Handy and cooled by a
unanimous roll call vote
F. Mayor l.ovesfrand requests the City Conuuission review the Clty
Con n Rules :utd Procedures and recommend any changes the
Comnnssion Aeems epprop~iafe.
Mayor l.ovestmnd asked (or recommendations for any changes to the
Rules and Pmceduree
l'Ife City Clerk recommended the Momhly Financial Repott be placed
under tho Consent Agenda.
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Deputy Mayor Brandy moved, Commissioner Anderson seconded
tend the Rules and Procedures by moving the Monthly
Financial Report under the Consent Agenda. Carried by voice
Mayor Covestrand requested changing from the Scow Foresman Ldition of
2oberts Rules of Ordermthe Parliamentary Procedures guide written by
Rendi Sutphin, a local registered parliamentarian explaining it waz shorter
and simpler.
Commissioner Anderson questioned the need to have any more than is
already wnrained in the Commission's Rules and Procedures- Mayor
Covestrand would preferm have some parliamentary euide and noted the
ended chxt ould siiliwme before the Contnttssmn mthe
form ofa resolutiong~
Deputy Mayor Bundy moved to accept Mayor L,ovesrrend's
nendetion. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot and
car~ied by voice voce.
Mayor L,ovesirend recommended a change m how a oitisn may places
n the agenda. He recommended the reque to pieces matteron
nhe agenda be submitted in ring mthe stark. idendfying subject maser
end re is for reluesting to beplaced on the agenda. The requen to be
submitted to Come on for their wnsideration av to .vhether to place the
matteron the egeltdessi
Mayor Covestrand noted different scenarios where some citizens had
taken en enormoiu amount o{time during e Comimssion me ring.
Mayor Covestrand so moved his recommendation and to allow the
City Clerk to work oot the proper lenguego. Sewnded by
Commissioner Miller
Commissioner Miller indicated he was in agreement wirh Mayor
Lovesrand.
Mr. Dago stggeared rite cit~uit be required to follow thn same timing as
required for all other items to be placed on the agenda_ request muxl be
ived no leterthan noon on the Monday preceding the next regularly
scheduled meeting. Mnyorlnvesvand agreed with Mr_ Dmgo s
suggestion.
Thw coned disrvsson with respeum muzen participation in
public meuingts.
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As there were no other citenges~proposed, Mayor LOVestrand said the
changes as recommended will be submitted in the (rm of a resolution to
zmend the Rules anA Procedures for commtssron s consideration.
G. 'fhe Peis noel Divi ~ oC[he pins cial Serv es Department rocammends
the City Cam ead by title only, se[ December 20, 1999 xs the
public hearing date and approve the first reading of Ordinance N'a.
99-1514, wltielt antmtds the Personnel policies and Procedures.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No- 99-1514 by title only.
Commissioner Miller moved to accept Ordinance No_ 99-1i I4 on
fist rehding and [o schedulo a public hearing for December 20.
1999_ Sewnded by DeVury Mayor BUndy.
Mayor LOV and said this ordina as brought forward in order
prevent a problem and he expizinedcthat when a new person is hired iR
he/she ovn be hired in et a higher rate than someone already on ajob. It
then brings up other problems end gues[ione. In addition to e new person
being hired, the ordinance also provides tha[ when someone is promoted to
a higher classification- and if someone else in that grade makes less than
the minimum, that person bas m be bumped up to rite minimum at that
In response m Mayor Lovastrnnd, Mr_ Dmgo explained the scenario oPan
individual being promoted who would ga to the minimum of rho posi[ioR
yet others ethos eclessifua ould be making less and therefore the
need ro bring those people up to the minimum. Heseid this would only
effect the ring poiitoPtlte snlary. In respon to Commissioner Miller.
Mr_ Dago eaxplained diet some employees ere lower than the minimum
even after equelizv[ion. end would come up to minimum on anniversary.
Commissionor Millerseid the word nrininmm means minimum and all
should beat that minmtum. Mr. Drago szid however. that is not xiways
the cesz
Mayor Lov and said now thnt he undersmndv the issue on tha
pronwnon, heriras no problem wish iL
Mayor Lovesirand wished to discuss Curther. nming first a COLA is given
on October l,n sary date of4°o. as per Policy and
s~ the egnalizationarate which was put in m occur at
nary date and rho 5500_re to Oaober 1. IPOne ttremnn was
h~'i~red en August and one in Ueveinber. the one hired in Duembu is hired
ar the new scale, which now requires the one hired in August to be
bumped up to the ntinintum Mayor L.ovesimnd questioned what happens
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xt August does he get rir pays The Gty Adm ends he
doe t, that taken eof hewas bumped up. Initially thetnsounded
u, bur the u says everyone gus n their
eary. SotinoAUguse it was taken care of but the employee Hired in
December. gets a < % merit end is bumped higher than me older employee-
When the person hired in August was bumped up, did tbat take care of the
merit or does he yet Iris mem on his anniversary dete7
Disc ucd with respec to faun otha employee well as to
the City anti with respeu to this policy being done in the spit t of fairnes's
and that ended to provide a benelir and that a benefit should not
create a problem or an issue
Mayor Lovestrand said probably molt increase is the only thing chat
should be on anniversary, or ns Commissioner Miller has said the old
military style pay plan.
Mayor [uvestrentl rlwught a consensus was needed on this issue.
Mr. Drago said the budget ordinance that was considered before this one is
whet secs the dollar figure relative to how they gar paid. 'this ordinance is
strictly for clarification. it is the general policy-
As to how many would be affcued. Mr_ Drago said a few in fre 5/6 in
Public Works. and with police. perhaps some 10/12_ Mr. Drago said he
believed unions should be tied to the budget prowls and wntraus should
tot be for store than one year. Meingor felt rho word merit should be
clarif ed
n was dte wnsansnaofw t_lnat iftney reneine meal of
now. they would noenger the mast at their anniversary
aT~e
Mainyot asked iftlre eeisting conrraus would forcethe meat being given
Mayor COVestmnd asked the City Attorney's opinion. Mr. Taylor said
nmes=men ongme shame to meeentrau_meaty
wonltl bn~e rn e ~e what a,ewntmn cabs mr.
Deputy Mayor Bundy said it mould be made contingent uDOn [hem
agreeing to this. Mr_Drngo asplnined that this ix amending the personnel
PolicieR the budget odinance sets the dollar fgure- Mr. Drago said he
had discussed this wim me labor armmey who said iPthe unions do not
agree othiR rhos you go back and honortbe intent of the con[rau_So
merefore. iCa [refghror if making 522,000 and the minimum is su at
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524,000, he/ehe would not go to 524.000. As to whether they would
ooopemte and if they ohal lunge. would they prevail was questioned.
Thec soFCommission was for Mr. Dragot negoli ceas
he discussed
Main mouon carried by a unanimous roll call vo[e_
H_ She City Clerk recommends the City Commission adopt kesolution MO.
99-1006, which esmbllshes Rules nntl Procedures find Codes of
Conduct for Ciry of Lon&wootl volunteer board members.
Mr. Taylor read Resolmion No. 99-1006 by title only.
Corn er Anderson moved to adopt Resolu[ion No. 99-1006.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bundy.
Commissioner Miller said (here was nothin3 about boards complying wrth
d'ne en Gom dte City Attorney end he cited a receni incident where an
agenda i celletl or continued by [he Attorney and a menrbor
took iasne win m~ eiroawe.
Commissioner Mille,' asked that Item 9 be added, as such- all board
embers shell be mindful that. from timeto dine, for legal reasons or
considwationa the city attorney may canwl agenda item/s.
Corn er Ande~son said not agenda ieerns or the canceling of items.
bur sugges~ed the language require them to abide by the direction of the
Ci[y Attorney-
Commissioner Miller said that was fino_
Deputy Mayor Bundy said this would be with exception of Codes
EnPOrcement inetnbers as they have their own attorney.
The Ciry Attorney, in response to a reques[ said the language could read
sorAt. [hat for legal re s the City Attorney shell have the eutltority
to cancel or continue an agenda item.
Conuniss~oner Miller moved w add language as Ver the Gry
Attorney. Seconded by Mayor Lovestmnd.
Con er Meii of qua ned how this would be implemented and
suggested that the members should be required to sign saying [hey have
read and a3tee.
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Mr. Drago said there could bee situation .vhem a current member refuses
o sign end ne did not believe the statute gives the where with all to
embu if that ember refuses sign He suggested it may be
incumben upon the Commission to require this prior to appointment.
Disc ued as o appoimments being contingent upon their
signing and agreeing. Mr. Taylor said than that xhould be added as e
mquiremen[.
Motion, to add language es per Connniesioner Miller. carried by e
Com er Maingot ved an amendment that prior to
appoii ~ , thm all new board members be required m sign that
they have read and understand the Rules end Procedures and Code
of Conduct.
Mayor LOVestrand suggested the languagesay not poor to but
appoimment could be made wntiogent upon the prospeuive meanber
signing and agrteing bef re they xttend their frsc board meeting.
Can er Maingot ended his motion to say peio
ending their first bozrzl meeting. Commtas~oner Miller seconded
n e m» end~nem_
Mr_l'aylor said the language could he: prior w being confirmed as a
member. a board membor shall sign that they have read and agree"
Commissioner Anduwn suggested saying prior to serving.
Mayor Lovumand asked if they could be appointed oontingem upon thou
ning Mr. Taylor said yes.
Com er Maingot i ended to say prior to serving. Seconded
by Comni~sioner Miller.
Deputy Mayor Rundy suggested it be evade e part of the 6cerd inventory
Corm. Then Commission could feel fine to appoint them. They would
then knc apart of the appoin rt pro s. Mayor l.ovestrand
said that can be addressul from an adminiatm[ vexetandpoint.
Con on discussed ltav nthe agree nt form advising
that aVPoit tingent aiVOn the Prospee ve board member signing
tl
they have readnand egret to abide by the Rules and Code of Conduce
Com on rurthu agreed that a motion to implement this was not
neces ary as tt as part of the administrative process.
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Modon eardea br ~o~u Mme.
Commissionor Miller asked if Ibis eDDlied to staff boarder Mayor
Lovestrand said this was for Longwood volunteer boards.. i of sniff
Mr. Taylor wished w make an addition to page 3. IIe asked Ihat the words
"shall be guihy of miafcasxnee end/or malfeasance and subject to sanction
under Sec.l 12.501 etc.
Com er Anderson moved to include the language "shall be
guilty of ilnisfeas andlor nalfeasuice ate." es per Mr_'I~ylor.
Seconded by Commessioner Mil ter and carried by voice votr_
Main motion, as amended. parried by a unanimous mil call volo_
Mayor I.oveshend reminded Mr_ Utego that the tenet m Mr. Daly should
now be watt.
IT. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT.
No repon.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
A. Proposed schedule far recognizing members of the City of Longwood's
bonds and comntlttees.
Ms. Zambri proposed Ihal eeoh board. there are eight boards, in
elpltabetical order. be rewgnized on the second commission meeting of
the momh: from January through and including.4pril, wish a sabbatical
during May, lone. end ]uly. and resume again August dnougM1 end
including November.
It was Ilse consensus of Commission to a eept the schedule as presented.
B_ Ilegpole Dedication Ceremony.
Ms. Zambri reDOnetl the Plaque cognize Mr. Pavone's donation. was
ived anA suggestal the dcdicaoion ceromony he scheduled for
Oeceznber20. 1999. at about ten minutes before the reguhu meeting-
hw slhec softhe Com oschedule the dedication
ceren any a~6.45sp m on December 20, t19)l_
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tJ. wD~~OURN. Meeting adjourned ei!1:a'
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