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LONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
September 17, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Ben Paris
Commissioner Abby Shoemaker
Commissioner Matt Morgan
Commissioner Brian D. Sackett
Dan Langley, City Attorney
J. D. Cox, City Manager
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
David P. Dowda, Police Chief
Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Chris Capizzi, Leisure Services Director
Lisa Snead, Financial Services Director
Tom Smith, Division Manager Streets
Tricia Fuston, Payroll/HR Coordinator
Magdala Ridore, Human Resources Generalist
Absent: Deputy Mayor Richard Drummond (Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Paris called the meeting to order at 6.00 p m
2. MOMENT OF SILENT MEDITATION
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART 1)
A. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 18-2141,
which fixes the tentative rate of ad valorem taxation for the
fiscal year commencing October 1, 2018 and ending
September 30, 2019
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The final tax rate being proposed for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 is 5.500
per $1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation. Said rate is 8.19%
higher than the rolled -back rate of $5.0835 per $1,000 of non-
exempt assessed valuation as computed by F.S. 200.065.
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2141 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the Public Hearing by announcing the City of
Longwood's City Commission convenes this Public Hearing on the
City of Longwood's Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Final Millage rates and
Final Budget as required by Florida Statues, Chapters 129 and 200
Mr Cox made comments on the Item
Mayor Paris said Item 11A recommends the City Commission read by
title only and adopt Ordinance No 18-2141, which fixes the final
millage rate of ad valorem taxation for the fiscal year commencing
October 1, 2018 and ending September 30, 2019 The final tax rate
being proposed is 5.500 per $1,000 dollars of non-exempt assessed
valuation This rate is 8.19% higher than the rolled -back rate of
5.0835 per $1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation as computed
by Florida Statue 200.065 Chapter 200 requires that a final public
hearing on the budget be preceded by a two to five day notice of
that hearing; Chapter 129 requires that they advertise a summary of
the final budget.
Mr Langley announced having proof of publication
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or in
opposition of Ordinance No 18-2141.
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Morgan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2141 as presented item 11A. Seconded by Commissioner
Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
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Mayor Paris stated the City of Longwood has determined that a final
millage rate of 5 500 mills is necessary to fund the final budget. The
final millage rate represents an increase of 8.19% from the rolled
back rate of 5 0835 mills.
B. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 18-2142, which adopts
tentative revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the City's
fiscal year budget commencing October 1, 2018 and ending
September 30, 2019.
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2142 by title only
Mayor Paris stated Item 11B recommends that the City Commission
read by title only and adopt Ordinance No 18-2142, which adopts
revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the City's fiscal year
budget commencing on October 1, 2018 and ending September 30,
2019 Chapter 200 requires that a final public hearing on the budget
be preceded by a two to five day notice of that hearing, Chapter 129
requires that they advertise a summary of the final budget.
Mr Langley announced having a proof of publication
Mayor Paris said the City of Longwood's Fiscal Year 2018/2019
budget proposed revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the
City's fiscal year budget commencing on October 1, 2018 and ending
September 30, 2019 are as follows.
General Fund $17,685,686
Public Utilities $9,833,879
Public Facilities Improvement Fund $4,383,681
Capital Projects $4,101,439
Stormwater Management $629,096
Other Funds $1,319,668
Fund Balance — Reserves $11,280,913
Total Resources $49,234,362
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing.
Judi Coad, 1695 Grange Circle, Longwood She said at the last
Commission meeting the question was asked concerning the new
2018/2019 budget for the Fire Department's budget there was a
large increase in the overtime from the 2017/2018 budget. She said
we have hired six badly needed new firemen or women to the
department. This increase in employees should be relieving the
overtime costs the City has incurred in the past. These new
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employees were needed, but their addition to the department
should decrease the overtime costs in the 2018/19 budget that you
will be voting on this evening. Since this was a question that was
raised from the dais during the last Commission meeting, I am
requesting that someone from the dais inform the citizens of the
reason of this large increase, and please bring this reason out into
the sunshine.
No one else spoke in favor or in opposition of Ordinance No 18-
2142.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Sackett and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2142 as presented Item 11B. Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker
Discussion ensued about Capital Projects, School Resource Officers,
City Commission budget, Special Assessments, overtime, and Public
Relations Officer
Motion carried by a three -to -one (3-1) roll call vote with
Commissioner Sackett voting nay and Deputy Mayor
Drummond absent.
Mayor Paris stated the City of Longwood has adopted Ordinance No
18-2142, which adopts revenues, expenditures and fund balances for
the City's fiscal year budget commencing on October 1, 2018 and
ending September 30, 2019
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
statement.
A. Senior Matinee will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
from 1.30 p.m. until 3.30 p.m., Longwood Community Building, 200
West Warren Avenue. This month's feature is Book Club.
S. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
A. Nomination of the Beautification Award.
Commissioner Morgan nominated Moranscape LLC, 1455 North
Ronald Reagan Boulevard for the Beautification Award Nomination
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carried by a unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
B. Proclaiming September 17 through September 23, 2018 as
"Constitution Week"
Mayor Paris read the Proclamation and presented it to MaryAnn
Pinkston, Sallie Harrison Chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Jacque Davis, Regent of the Sallie Harrison Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution, and Martha Ladd, Teacher at
Lyman High School Photographs were then taken
6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District #3 Nomination to the Land Planning Agency
Mayor Paris deferred the nomination until the next meeting.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Public Participation
Brian Morisette, 902 Bucksaw Place, Longwood He said he is
representing the Hidden Oaks Estates Homeowners Association He
is here to speak about something they have been petitioning the City
to take a look at, which is an installation of a speed table at the
entrance to Hidden Oak Estates. The entrance is Bucksaw Place off
Longwood Hills Road and is a downhill decent to a stop sign It is
something we have noticed over the years, people going a good bit
over the 20 MPH speed limit there We asked the Fire Department
for their blessing, and they had no problem with that. He said traffic
studies were done, speeds were checked, but where they had the
speed checking device was down at the bottom of the hill into the
braking zone for the stop sign He is asking and proposing that the
traffic study be re -done, but with the traffic device set up the hill
more
Mayor Paris said he will have staff look into this further
Mike Dodane, 854 East Wildmere Avenue, Longwood He said he is
here to talk about the tacky and questionable situation at the Dog
Track. He had photos that were shown He said signs have been on
display for months now, and to say they are unsightly would be a
kind thing to say As far as he can discern, these are unpermitted,
non -conforming signs. He said if they are political, they are too big,
not permitted and asked why they are still there It is kind of
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embarrassing to drive by that these days If you don't consider them
political signs, that is an advertisement for the Dog Track. He does
not understand why they are still up He asked is it a political sign,
advertising, or is it fencing If it is fencing, I am going to say it was
not permitted, not inspected, and not installed correctly He does
not call this art in anyway Businessmen in Longwood can do the
same thing. I can put my logo on a piece of wood, throw it up
against a tree, and call it art. If this is allowed to persist, you aren't
going to be able to do anything about it. This is downright
embarrassing for Longwood right now He said wherever you are
going with this, it is a slippery slope Beware, if this is allowed to
persist, than the rest of us get to do it too He stated, be careful He
showed more visuals of political signs and asked why isn't Code
Enforcement picking this stuff up and getting it cleaned up He said
the same thing is on Ronald Reagan Boulevard
Judi Coad, 1675 Grange Circle, Longwood She said she could not
hear the name of what company was nominated for the
Beautification Award
Commissioner Morgan stated it is Moranscape
Ms. Coad would like to applaud Mr Capizzi for bringing together the
Grand Opening of Reiter Park this past Saturday under great distress
to get it up and running. She said Mr Capizzi, Mr Rinaldo and their
staff made the temperature -breaking day come off Their time,
efforts and talents were what Longwood strives for, and it certainly
showed The fireworks display was the grand finale of the day She
wanted to thank Mr Capizzi and Mr Rinaldo, our hats are off to you
Thank you
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District #3. Mayor Paris said he attended the MAC Meeting for MetroPlan
He spoke with staff there about some of our train issues here in Longwood
regarding the timing of the lights. They were very quick to send a response
to let us know they would be working with Florida Department of
Transportation and SunRail and are trying to get a timing system in place
He was able to send this to the City Manager, and now it is on record that
they realize there is a problem and they are trying to do something about it.
He attended a Mayors Panel for Leadership Seminole, and they talked about
the issues in Longwood and Seminole County He said this week, the City
Manager and I will be attending the Mayors and Managers Meeting where
we will talk about the opioid crisis nationwide and what we are doing about
it locally in Seminole County The 140th Anniversary Grand Opening of
Reiter Park was amazing. It was a record hot day We had all hands on deck
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from 7.00 in the morning until well into the night. He cannot remember a
single event in Longwood as well attended as that event. Staff was amazing,
and the fireworks were amazing. He said Mrs. Reiter came to make an
appearance, whom I have never met in my 15 years of living in Longwood
She is the wife of the late James Reiter who donated the property for our
Reiter Park to have in the City of Longwood It was an amazing event, and I
cannot say enough good things about it.
District #4. Commissioner Morgan said last week after he attended his
son's first Buddy Ball game of the season, he went to Candyland Park for the
Grand Opening of Junior Babe Ruth League He said we are losing some kids
to other leagues because they want to play travel ball and play on a nicer
field and park. We need to do a little more to Candyland Park and improve
it. He was asked to meet with a group called The Mission Continues, and it
is run by military veterans. He explained they have the camaraderie of
being around others who served They decided to give back to local
communities through beautification, meaning they go to various places and
offer their services to improve the aesthetics of a certain building or
business. He said they chose our two Fire Stations in Longwood He said he
was really impressed with what these Vets are. doing and they really did a
great job of fixing up Fire Station 15 and 17 He said they have included
South Seminole Hospital in their efforts also He attended a Home Owner
Association meeting at Hidden Oaks He said they have everything down to
a science as to what they are looking to do as a neighborhood and
community, which is why it is so beautiful He mentioned the speed table
that is needed that was mentioned earlier There is a concern of speeding
down the hill and running the stop sign He said in the Barrington
Subdivision, they got over 60% of signatures needed as a special assessment
neighborhood to recreate a new center island at the entrance They also
repainted the Barrington sign and redid the wall caps. He said after the
opening of Reiter Park, he started getting calls from magicians, comedians,
musical acts, so we are going to be able to pick the best of the best for the
future He praised Mr Capizzi, Mr Rinaldo, Mr Cox and the Parks and
Recreation Board for getting this Grand Opening to where it needed to be
He is looking to have an event in the fall at Reiter Park, not charge
admission, personally fund entertainers, and have the money raised from
donations go to Lyman High School football team for anti -concussion
helmets.
District #5. Commissioner Sackett said being here for over 15 years, I know
the grunt and leg work we put into designing all the areas within the City I
have met with almost all homeowners subdivisions. He said Wrongwood is
a term that has been dead for over 15 years, and we don't need to hear that
anymore Longwood is moving forward, we are proud of our City, and it is
definitely a place to live, work, and play He said regarding Candyland Park,
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this is the first opening ceremony I have ever missed For 15 years I have
thrown out the first pitch and cooked hot dogs. After the last hurricane, I
had a sit-down with a group of people that were incensed that Candyland
Park was closed He said 10 days after the hurricane, 200 families in that
neighborhood still didn't have power, but their thing was, the boys need to
play He stressed we need to make sure everyone is safe and have a safe
place to live first, then play We have a wonderful relationship with South
Seminole Hospital and they have turned over their staffing about six times in
15 years. He is hoping they will work toward a parking garage He said we
have done so many things together with them, ribbon cuttings and events. I
am proud to have that in our City He praised the Grand Opening of Reiter
Park and all the staff who worked so hard on it. The next day we had the
Taco Run, and there were about 500 people there He attended the Florida
League of Cities Committee Meeting in Orlando and mentioned their
discussion regarding signs, street and stop signs He stated all our signs
need to be perfectly straight because of the 2% autonomous cars that are
coming. He mentioned bike sharing is also coming and that he doesn't like
to see bike racks everywhere He stated you can stripe now for bike
parking. Another thing coming is electric scooters and thought we should
check ordinances for them He said Kevin Chubb, an umpire at Babe Ruth
Baseball, passed -away He was a wonderful man who will be missed
District #1. Commissioner Shoemaker said on September 7th, I attended
Leadership Seminole and their topic was Government Day Many elected
officials of Seminole County and local cities came to speak to our class. On
September 11th, I attended the United States of America Vietnam War 50th
Commemoration at the VFW Post in Longwood Congresswoman Stephanie
Murphy awarded pins to the Vietnam veterans and their families in
attendance. I attended in honor of my father-in-law, Major James M
Shoemaker, who served in the U S. Air Force, and was a pilot during the
Vietnam War On September 15th, I attended the Grand Opening of our
fabulous Reiter Park and birthday celebration for Longwood I was not able
to spend much time at the Park due to my tax extension crunch -time
workload, and the heat was horrendous, but I am absolutely ecstatic about
the park. We are moving forward and becoming a City that is beating all,
with great times to come. I am looking forward to all the shows we are
going to have in the park. When I was on the Parks and Recreation Board, I
asked for fireworks every year You can imagine how excited and elated I
was Saturday night to finally see fireworks in Longwood She said it was a
long time coming and great show She noted the Lyman High School
Diamond Color Guard was in the Winn Dixie parking lot doing car washes.
She mentioned, like the football team needing concussion helmets, they
also can use some donations They have to do fundraisers otherwise they
don't have any type of support. She noted she is planning to make a
donation from the Commissioner's budget next fiscal year She asked Mr
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Cox to address the comments made during public participation under his
report.
District #2. Ms. Longo read a statement which Deputy Mayor Drummond
wished to have entered in the record
Mayor Ben Paris and fellow Commissioners, unfortunately, I am
unable to attend tonight's meeting. If I were present, I would vote
yes to the following Agenda items
11A through 11G, 12A, 12B, and 12D
Thank you for the opportunity to express my support of these
agenda items. Richard Drummond, Deputy Mayor, City of
Longwood
9. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Paris stated the City Manager requests that Item 12C be pulled from
the agenda
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of the August 6, 2018 Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for August 2018.
C. Approve the Monthly Financial Report for August 2018.
D Approve a change order in the amount of $9,000 to purchase order
#18-00221 for Dix Hite and Partners providing additional services
for design and oversight including an ongoing punch list of items at
Reiter Park.
E. Approval to enter into a contract for Disaster Debris Removal
Services with selected companies, and issuance of related purchase
orders.
F. Approve a change order in the amount of $14,349 to purchase
order #18-01413 for CDM Smith for CEI services related to the final
paving and verification of quantities for the Church Avenue Paving
Project.
G. Approve a change order in the amount of $57,940 to purchase
order #18-0015 for Helping Hand Lawn Care Inc., for mowing
services on city property for the 2017-2018 fiscal year
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Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Items 10A through
10G as presented Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker
Discussion ensued on the change order related Items and questions
answered
Motion carried by a -unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART II)
C. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No 18-2143, approving the
extension of the Non -Exclusive Franchises for the Collection of
Commercial Solid Waste and/or Recovered Materials for an
additional twelve (12) months.
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2143 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition to Ordinance No 18-2143
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2143 as presented Item 11C. Seconded by Commissioner
Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
D. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 18-2144, which allows
flexibility in start times for City boards and committees.
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2144 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition to Ordinance No 18-2144
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
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Commissioner Sackett moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2144 as presented Item 11D Seconded by Commissioner
Morgan
Question was asked if any Board has expressed interest in changing
start time and Mr Cox advised there has not been any
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
E. Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No. 18-2145 amending
Chapter 1A, Section 1A.02 (B) of the City of Longwood Personnel
Policies and Procedures Manual
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2145 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition to Ordinance No 18-2145
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Morgan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2145 as presented Item 11E. Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker
Discussion ensued
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
Read by title only and adopt Ordinance No 18-2146, which amends
Chapter 2, Article III, entitled Departments of the Longwood City
Code.
Mr Langley read Ordinance No 18-2146 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition to Ordinance No 18-2146
Commissioner Sackett moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Shoemaker and carried by a
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unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Ordinance No 18-
2146 as presented Item 11F Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett.
Discussion ensued
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
G. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 18-1476, adopting a
Five Year Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2019,
2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 pursuant to the requirements of Section
6.07 of the City Charter.
Mr Langley read Resolution No 18-1476 by title only
Mayor Paris opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition to Ordinance No 18-1476.
Commissioner Shoemaker moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Morgan and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No 18-
1476 as presented Item 11G Seconded by Commissioner
Sackett.
Discussion ensued
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 18-1475 which amends
the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget.
Mr Langley read Resolution No 18-1475 by title only
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No 18-
1475 as presented Item 12A. Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker
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Discussion ensued
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Deputy
Mayor Drummond absent.
B. Read by title only and adopt Resolution No. 18-1477, approval of a
Step Pay Plan for all Non -Union Employees.
Mr Langley read Resolution No 18-1477 by title only
Commissioner Morgan moved to adopt Resolution No 18-
1477 as presented Item 12B Seconded by Commissioner
Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with
Deputy Mayor Drummond absent.
C. Approval of an Agreement with the International Union of
Operating Engineers Local 673 and the City of Longwood.
Item was pulled from the Agenda
D City Commission approval of a Memorial Marker variance and
allow an upright memorial in Phase I of the Longwood Memorial
Gardens.
Mayor Paris went over the Item
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve the Memorial
Marker variance and allow an upright memorial in Phase I of
the Longwood Memorial Gardens. Seconded by
Commissioner Shoemaker and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote with Deputy Mayor Drummond absent.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr Cox said his annual City Manager training conference is next week and
will be out Monday through Wednesday, back Thursday in the office He
sent out invitations to a retreat workshop and believes everyone on the
Commission has responded for October 29th at the Longwood Community
Building. He stated, if there are topics the Commission would like covered
let him know Once we have the agenda, we can estimate the amount of
time that might require. Right now we have the whole day blocked, and we
can narrow it down from there
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Mr Cox said they are developing punch lists for projects. One is on the
State Road 434 median landscaping. Another, is on Church Avenue, and one
on Florida Central Parkway He said a walkthrough was done today on State
Road 434, and the other two are coming up pretty quick. With Reiter Park,
we do have some work to be done He said we really need visioning on
what is next. How is Longwood developed next, and what do we want the
world to think of when they think of "Strongwood" What do we want
people to think of our community, and how do we develop our downtown
and our districts. With that, branding an image I can't impress upon folks
enough that is absolutely essential we do that. He said because otherwise,
it becomes a hodgepodge, and nobody wants that. He asked, how do we
develop our brand, and what is our image He has had a number of
conversations with our Community Development Director, Mr Kintner, who
has a good background in this area For right now, he and I are going to
watch everything very closely and help each other keep an eye out for
things and areas where we have opportunities to make that brand, or to
make a change if necessary, or to imprint for the future
Mr Cox said the Ronald Reagan project is the next one coming up very
quickly, we need to watch that. He said I think we are at the point where
brainstorming is very essential, and I want to throw out the idea that
perhaps an area -wide brainstorming for Longwood, especially this heart of
our business district and our downtown area, that we bring together the
businesses that are here and residents that are here I think we will have a
great turnout. He said we might be able to do this in November He said it
might entail a trip to Winter Haven where they have been very active in
developing that community education and activism He thinks that will
really benefit us a lot and not have the same 10 or 15 people involved all the
time The more people and brainpower involved, the more it benefits us.
Mr Cox said inside our municipal organization, we really have an
opportunity to provide leadership in a community, and I see the potential
for us to play that role in the community I have talked before about
wishing to build the best and strongest municipal organization we can
possibly build here, and a number of things need to happen The first is
building that culture that people are going to invest in and be a part of to
feel like a family to our staff He thanked everyone for the confidence they
have shown in staff through your actions tonight and supportive words you
have given us in the past. Tonight was a great night for staff and the
community He noted we are building the culture in our organization, and
we have an employee committee we have put together, an activity
committee They are doing a phenomenal job He passed out a flyer for a
recognition award program they are working on, and also a nomination
form for some of these awards. What we have is a Rising Star Award, an
Eagle Eye Award, Good Neighbor Award, First Class Service Award, and First
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Responders, City Manager Supervisor of the Year Award, City Manager
Employee of the Year Award, Investing In You Award, which is those people
who seek training which is beyond what their job might require, and finally,
Circle of Excellence Award, which is a group award of employees that are
cross -departmental that work together and make a substantial difference to
our organization We are anticipating having an awards dinner/party at
Reiter Park outside in January
Mr Cox said he mentioned he received a call today from SunRail, they heard
a report about Reiter Park opening and us mentioning SunRail and hoping to
build more momentum toward working together They reached out and
said we would like to partner with you, and how can we help you and you
help us. He said we will be getting together this week and see what they
have in mind He passed out a flyer from CFE Construction Company, which
does a lot of work in Longwood They contacted us to see if we would like
them to put up a sign up for the project. He suggested for future projects
we put these kind of signs up so people know what is going on and for how
long.
Mr Cox agreed with all the comments about Reiter Park and the Grand
Opening. He also wanted to compliment the landscaping company, Elite
Landscaping from south Florida, and who did an amazing job They helped
out other contractors, stayed late, and went over and beyond on this
project. He said the main person on behalf of West Construction, Bob Ernst,
but most of all, I would like to highlight our city staff Mr Capizzi, Mr
Rinaldo did remarkable jobs, and our Public Works group showed up to help
out also
Commissioner Sackett asked about the meeting for Rangeline Road and E.E.
Williamson this week, and asked for clarification if discussion about the
roundabout will be on the agenda
Mr Cox said unfortunately, the flyers that went out indicated the
roundabout was part of the discussion, but the roundabout is no longer an
option and will not be considered
Mr Kintner said the meeting is Wednesday at 5 30 p m in the Longwood
Community Building, and they will talk about both the intersection and the
trail
Mr Cox mentioned that Ms. Ridore and Ms. Ricci from Human Resources
developed the Pay Plan and did all the research necessary to establish pay
ranges. He complimented both of them for their hard work.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report.
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15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Paris adjourned the meeting at 7.38 p m
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