CC09-09-2021MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
September 9, 2021
6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Brian D. Sackett
Deputy Mayor Abby Shoemaker
Commissioner Tony Boni
Commissioner Matt Morgan
Dan Langley, City Attorney
Clint Gioielli, Acting City Manager
Michelle Longo, City Clerk
David Dowda, Police Chief
Judith Rosado, Financial Services Director
Chris Kintner, Community Development Director
Absent: Commissioner Matt McMillan (Excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor Sackett called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. OPENING INVOCATION. Ms. Cynthia Jackson, with Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, gave the invocation.
3. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Sackett led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART 1)
A. Read by title only, set September 20, 2021, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2208,
which fixes the tentative rate of ad valorem taxation for the
fiscal year commencing October 1, 2021, and ending September
30, 2022.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 21-2208 by title only.
Mayor Sackett read the following statement:
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The City of Longwood hereby proposes for fiscal year 2021/2022 a
millage rate of 5.5000 per $1,000 of non-exempt assessed
valuation. Said rate is 5.29% higher than the rolled -back rate of
5.2238 per $1,000 of non-exempt assessed valuation as computed
by Florida Statute 200.065.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 21-2208.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve the first reading
of Ordinance No. 21-2208 and set September 20, 2021, as
the public hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner Boni
and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with
Commissioner McMillan absent.
B. Read by title, set September 20, 2021, as the public hearing date,
and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2209, which
adopts tentative revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for
the City's fiscal year budget commencing October 1, 2021, and
ending September 30, 2022.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 21-2209 by title only.
Mayor Sackett read the following amounts that reflect the
recommended changes:
GENERAL FUND
$18,871,238
PUBLIC UTILITIES
$13,132,298
PUBLIC FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT
$5,599,181
CAPITAL PROJECTS
$5,332,488
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
$834,333
OTHER FUNDS
$1,958,218
FUND BALANCE -RESERVES
$12,532,248
TOTAL RESOURCES
$58,260,004
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 21-2209.
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Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
Mr. Gioielli went over what would be included in the "Other
Funds" amount which consists of grant funding from outside
sources such as state and federal, and partnership programs such
as with other government entities.
Mr. Gioielli reviewed updates made since the Budget Workshop
on July 12, 2021, and said staff has included in the budget package
a detailed summary of any changes, revenues, and expenditures
for each of the individual funds. He said the following changes
have been made to include adding the Independence Day
Celebration, the position at Longwood Memorial Gardens which
will also oversee the assessments for neighborhoods, and the
mowing maintenance contract. In addition, staff has moved the
aerial fire truck to the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) list from
two years to next year. Also, after consultation with the
Commission, an administrative change is proposed in the budget,
to be presented at the next meeting, to include a reorganization
of administrative staff. The change proposes the elimination of a
Records Clerk Part -Time position and a reclassification of a Senior
Administrative's position to a Records Coordinator which is
estimated to save the City between $10,000 to $15,000.
Mr. Gioielli reported staff is moving forward with other priorities
including a septic tank program, a new fire station, and a plan to
upgrade all of the water meters in the City including technology
that allows for wireless access, remote readings, and early leak
detections. In addition, he said the Community and Media
Relations Manager's position has been filled and the new hire
Liane Cartagena will be actively involved in city-wide initiatives.
Mr. Gioielli reported improvements will continue at Candyland
Park next year and includes the completion of pickleball courts.
The Cross Seminole Trail Connection project also will move
forward, and staff has started working on the next phase of the
West Warren Avenue street project.
Commissioner Boni moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinance No. 21-2209 and set September 20, 2021, as
the public hearing date. Seconded by Commissioner
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Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with
Commissioner McMillan absent.
4. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. Ms. Longo read the following
announcements.
A. Announce Results of the August 24, 2021 City of Longwood
Special Election.
Ms. Longo announced for the Longwood City Commission District
#2 Special Election Tony Boni received 847 votes and Jackson
Pierson received 737.
B. The City of Longwood will host a 20th Anniversary Ceremony on
Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Heroes
Memorial Monument in commemoration of the tragic events
that occurred on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be in
honor of our national heroes while recognizing those who made
the ultimate sacrifice on that unfortunate day in our nation's
history.
C. The "Downtown Longwood Cruise -In" Car Show will be held on
Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in
the Historic District of Longwood.
D. The Senior Matinee will be held on Tuesday, September 14,
2021, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Longwood
Community Building, 200 West Warren Avenue. This month's
feature is Queen Bees.
E. The City of Longwood will host a Grand Re -Opening of the
Farmer's Market at Reiter Park on Saturday, September 18,
2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be
entertainment, multiple vendors, and bounce houses for
children. This will coincide with the Ribbon Cutting of the new
shade structure at Reiter Park located in the palm tree court at
9:00 a.m.
5. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
A. District #4 Nomination of the Business Person of the Month
Award for September 2021.
Commissioner Morgan nominated Adventure R US Academy, 880
East State Road 434, as Business Person of the Month for
September. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote with
Commissioner McMillan absent.
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6. BOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District #3 Nomination to the Land Planning Agency.
Nomination deferred to the next meeting.
7. PUBLIC INPUT
A. Presentation. David Dowda, City of Longwood Chief of Police to
provide a presentation recognizing police personnel for their
outstanding service during a recent high -profile investigation
and the Annual Badges and Barbers Back to School event.
Police Chief Dowda gave a presentation recognizing police
personnel for their outstanding service. Photographs were then
taken.
B. Public Participation. None.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
District #4. Commissioner Morgan reported on August 17, he attended
the Board Meeting of the Boys and Girls Club of America, Seminole
County. He thanked the Police Chief, David Dowda, and Acting City
Manager, Clint Gioielli for hosting the meeting. On August 23, he
attended the Longwood Haunted History Tours meeting. On August 26,
he met with both presidents of the Longwood Historic Society and the
Oviedo Historic Society about how the two societies can come together
to work on certain events. He explained the historic society's primary role
is not just to beautify the historic district but also to take care of and
preserve the City's three historic buildings: the Bradlee -McIntyre House,
Inside -Outside House, and the Historic Civic Center. Commissioner
Morgan enjoyed hearing an outsider's perspective from a different
historic society regarding the City's historic district, and the upcoming
events for this Halloween with the Longwood Historic Society.
Commissioner Morgan reported he along with his family attended a
special needs awards night in Groveland, Florida about a month ago. He
said the awards night is impressive and held across the country and the
world. The sponsors are planning to come to Central Florida and
Commissioner Morgan said he will bring them to the different entities of
the special needs community which expands beyond Seminole County.
They will be honoring not just the children with special needs but the
different entities, businesses, and non-profit organizations that
contribute to all of the families. He has been in discussion with Dr. Lococo
founder of Challenged Champions and Heroes regarding plans for the
upcoming year.
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Commissioner Morgan congratulated new District #2 Commissioner Tony
Boni, as well as the opposing candidate Jackson Pierson for an honorable
and respectful campaign race. He said he met with Mr. Pierson the
morning of August 28 at Country Kitchen. He said Mr. Pierson wanted to
do more for the City, and it is a matter of lining up his skill sets and
passions with things that will benefit the City of Longwood.
Commissioner Morgan pointed out that a resident does not need to be
an elected official to contribute to the City. He continued that same
morning he attended the International Overdose Awareness Day at Reiter
Park. Originally the event was scheduled at Cranes Roost Park in
Altamonte Springs two years ago but Commissioner Morgan said he
convinced officials to hold it at Reiter Park in Longwood. He was glad they
returned to Reiter Park again this year. He also thanked everyone for
attending and supporting these events which help those with addictions
and mental health issues. That same day he attended the Christian
Sharing Center's 35th Anniversary Celebration. It was an 80s themed
event. He also thanked President Shawn Molsberger on behalf of Orlando
Health South Seminole Hospital for a $250,000 donation to the Christian
Sharing Center. He said both the hospital and non-profit organization are
located in Longwood and demonstrate the good partnerships we have in
the City.
Commissioner Morgan said on August 30, he was honored to present as
part of the Leadership Seminole Class 29 & 30 a check for $82,000 to the
AdventHealth Hope and Healing Center. He added Leadership Seminole
allows the sharpening of leadership skills whether as an elected official,
business owner, or anyone who wants to do more in their community.
The money was raised from a wrestling event held by his Leadership
Seminole Class.
Commissioner Morgan reported on August 31, a Longwood resident who
is a purple heart veteran was recognized by Mission BBQ in Oviedo. The
restaurant praises military veterans featuring the Pledge of Allegiance at
lunchtime or celebrating a veteran's birthday. He thanked Mission BBQ
for praising one of the City's residents and continues to hope the
restaurant may open an establishment in Longwood.
Commissioner Morgan thanked City staff for an update on September 3
which he requested on the speaker system at Reiter Park to make sure it
is working properly for events. He said it was not a speaker issue but a
handler one where people were putting plugs in the wrong holes. For
future reference, someone from the City will be there to operate the
speaker system so there will not be any issues hearing a speaker at an
event. That same day, he attended a ribbon -cutting for Two Bell's Cafe
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Co., a new coffee shop on Ronald Reagan Boulevard. He thanked the
owner of the business for choosing the City of Longwood. He noted there
are now 1,135 small businesses in the City.
Commissioner Morgan reported he and the other Commissioners
attended the swearing -in ceremony for new City Commissioner Tony
Boni. He said he was honored to have Commissioner Boni as part of the
team, and recognized his wife and daughters for their support. He noted
after the Commission meeting he planned to attend the Monster Dash
meeting. It is an Annual 5K Run held in the City on behalf of the
Longwood Historic Society. He said the event helps pay for the three
historic buildings in Longwood. He requested everyone to consider
signing up for the 5K Run. Also, he welcomed any businesses which
wished to contribute to the event.
Commissioner Morgan noted the City was hosting a 9/1120th Anniversary
Ceremony for the upcoming weekend. He added Longwood is the only
city in Seminole County that has a physical piece of the World Trade
Center as part of the Heroes Monument. He thanked Liane Cartagena,
Community and Media Relations Manager, for the press release
regarding the event. He encouraged everyone to attend the ceremony
beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 11. He also thanked
former Mayor John Maingot for his assistance in the organization of the
event. The following day Sunday, September 12 Commissioner Morgan
said he would be participating in a "Pie in the Face" fundraiser at
Dominick's Restaurant, Winter Springs for a young man named Robbie
Poe who has been battling brain cancer. The fundraiser would be held
from noon until 5:00 p.m. and you could bid on throwing a pie at him or
other officials/leaders/teachers, in the community. He said the money
was being raised to help pay for medical bills and the family is trying to
raise $50,000 and the GoFundMe link is available on Commissioner
Morgan's personal Facebook page.
Commissioner Morgan reported during the upcoming Halloween season
he and other City Commissioners will participate in the Walking Guided
Tours on behalf of the Longwood Historic Society. Each Commissioner will
take one of the City's historic buildings, and would like to include Reiter
Park, and give the history of the city. He wants to continue to market the
history of the City. In addition, a Haunted Tour is planned at the Bradlee-
Mclntrye House on weekends beginning in October with Mike the
Magician from Walt Disney World who was featured last year. He said the
tour is safe for the entire family.
Commissioner Morgan said he will be sitting down with Judy Coad, a
Parks and Recreation Board Member, city staff, and other leaders from
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local schools and non-profit organizations to discuss the January Olympic
Games. He wants to hold an event in Longwood featuring old -school
family events such as Potato Sack Races or Egg Tosses. He would also like
there to be health care professionals with booths throughout Reiter Park.
The event is a way to contribute to the health of the community in
Longwood. His goal is for the event not to cost anything and businesses
willing to contribute for a good purpose.
District #5. Mayor Sackett said he attended a Babe Ruth event at
Antonio's Restaurant and heard the condition of the City's new
bathrooms are deplorable. He asked if Mr. Gioielli could check into this
situation. He also attended the International Overdose Awareness Day.
Mayor Sackett reported he attended the ribbon -cutting for the Two Bell's
Cafe Co. coffee shop. He said he toured the opening of a new Vocational
Center at Lyman High School. The center includes technology for students
interested in heating and A/C repair and installation, auto repair,
carpentry, electricity, and plumbing. Mayor Sackett who is a retired
teacher had the pleasure of meeting one of his former students on the
center tour. He said Lyman High School is not only a premier place for
engineering and math but now for vocational services as well.
Mayor Sackett reported he attended the 35th Anniversary of the Sharing
Center and participated in the silent auction, contributing his winnings of
$1,000 back to the non-profit organization. He said recently he went to a
Boy Scouts "Move Up" Ceremony which also recognized John Pardo for
his Eagle Scout project, who redid a flag stand in the back yard of the
VFW Post 8207 in Longwood. The project was paid for by car wash
donations. He said about half of the scout members in the group are
special needs, and while earning their badges they are also working
toward the betterment of themselves.
Mayor Sackett reminded everyone the 10th Anniversary of the Monthly
Car Show was upcoming and hoped there was a recognition for this
event. While driving through the City, Mayor Sackett noticed some of the
City signs are twisted causing an inability to read the proper streets. He
requested staff to check on the signs. Also, he noticed the jasmine on
State Road 434 looks poor but it looks good on parts of State Road 434,
not in the City. He suggested staff either get the jasmine looking nice or
remove it from that section. He also noted dead spots in the area as well.
Mayor Sackett reported Marcos Pizza is no longer in business in the City
of Longwood. He noticed the shopping plaza, old Pic'N' Save, has a boat
for sale in the parking lot and the lake area is rough -looking. He did see
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signs of companies moving into the plaza. He requested an update on
the plaza and where they are at because he is getting questions.
Mayor Sackett said he appreciated Mr. Gioielli working with Duke Energy
and the local neighborhood Devonshire. He also stated Lyman High
School will be holding a parade for their Homecoming Weekend.
Mayor Sackett reported he was driving down State Road 434 towards the
hospital and he saw a woman lying on the street. He called the City
Manager and City Police Department to assist, and they took care of the
woman. He asked if there were two City Commission meetings in
December. Mr. Gioielli replied two meetings are scheduled for that
month. Mayor Sackett said he will be out of town on December 20.
District #1. Deputy Mayor Shoemaker thanked everyone for their kind
thoughts and prayers because she had COVID. But she is now COVID
negative, and intermittently still needs oxygen. She said she is out of the
hospital and feeling better. She congratulated new City Commissioner
Tony Boni and said she was sorry she missed the swearing -in ceremony.
Due to the aftermath of COVID, she said there is a shortage of oxygen
and she is limited in the attendance of events.
District #2. Commissioner Boni said he was glad to see the return of
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker. He said his first report as a new City
Commissioner was "Gratitude, Welcome and Something New". He said
he was full of "Gratitude" for the many people who helped him win the
seat for City Commission District #2. He thanked God, the
Commissioners, Jesse Phillips, Judy Putz, Lori Rice, Jerry Chilik, Michelle
and Ben Koran, Melissa and Mike Young, Morgan and Ben Paris, those
who supported him financially, all those he met while campaigning, his
opponent Jackson Pierson, and finally his family. He was excited and
ready to work for the City. His "Welcome" was when he attended his first
ribbon -cutting last week for Two Bell's Cafe Co. He wanted to welcome
the business owner to the City of Longwood. For "Something New"
Commissioner Boni said he attended a flag retirement ceremony at Reiter
Park about a month or two ago. He was impressed with the process and
dignity of the retirement of a flag. People later asked him where they can
bring their flags to be a part of a retirement event. He asked Mr. Gioielli
with the consent of the City Commission if they can get a mailbox so
people can drop their flags off. The mailbox could be placed at Reiter
Park or City Hall, and even get someone to paint the mailbox.
District #3. No report.
9. ANY ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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Mayor Sackett stated the applicant requested that Item 12A be pulled
and placed on a future agenda.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Minutes of the August 16, 2021, Regular Meeting.
B. Approve the Monthly Expenditures for August 2021.
C. Approve the Second Amendment to the Road Impact
Fee/Mobility Fee Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Longwood and Seminole County.
D. Approval to award a Construction Agreement for the Cross
Seminole Trail Connector Project (ITB-IFB 06242021-0-2021) and
issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $985,713.85 to
Central Florida Environmental Corporation as the lowest most
responsive bidder.
Deputy Mayor Shoemaker moved to approve Items 10A
through 10D as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Morgan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with
Commissioner McMillan absent.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS (PART 11)
C. Read by title only, approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-
2206, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA 01-21) adopting a
private property rights element, and authorize the transmittal of
the amendment to the Department of Economic Opportunity
(DEO) and second public hearing will be scheduled at a later
date.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 21-2206 by title only.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 21-2206.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No.
21-2206 on first reading and authorize the transmittal to
the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for
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review. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner
McMillan absent.
D. Read by title only, approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-
2207, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA 02-21) updating
the intergovernmental coordination, capital improvements, and
Public Schools Facilities Elements to be consistent with the 2021
Interlocal Agreement For Public School Facility Planning and
School Concurrency, and authorize the transmittal of the
amendment to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
and second public hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
Mr. Langley read Ordinance No. 21-2207 by title only.
Mayor Sackett opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor
or opposition to Ordinance No. 21-2207.
Commissioner Morgan moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous voice vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No.
21-2207 on first reading and authorize the transmittal to
the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for
review. Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried by a
unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
12. REGULAR BUSINESS
A. Read by title only, set September 20, 2021, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2205, a
Small Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (SPA 01-21) for
properties at 250 North Street and Pineda Street.
Item was removed from the agenda.
B. Read by title only, set September 20, 2021, as the public hearing
date, and approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 21-2210,
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. 21-2210 by title only.
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Commissioner Morgan moved to approve Ordinance No.
21-2210 and set September 20, 2021, as the public hearing
date. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Shoemaker and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
C. City Commission discussion and direction on a rate increase
request from Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. for Residential Solid
Waste and Recycling Collection Services.
Mr. Gioielli presented the Item and said staff has received a
request from Waste Pro for a rate adjustment for the next fiscal
year. Staff thought it best to bring to the attention of the
Commission that the process was not followed as stated under
the amendment to section 9 of the agreement between the City
and Waste Pro, and the Commission does not have a requirement
to entertain the request for the rate increase. He said he wanted
to recognize the long-term relationship and the quality of service
Waste Pro offers. He asked the Commission if they wished for
staff to bring the request from Waste Pro at the next meeting.
Discussion ensued on the long-term relationship the City has with
Waste Pro, their service, being a community partner, rate
increases, recycling options, and consideration of removing it
from the contract.
Mr. Tim Dolan, Vice President of Municipal Marketing with Waste
Pro, said anything can be re -worked in the contract. He said there
is language in the contract for amendments and he is happy to
meet with staff to discuss recycling and anything else to come to a
mutual agreement.
Mayor Sackett added the rate increase is not two percent (2%)
over a certain period of time. He said the increase is a reasonable
amount especially with fuel costs and now labor issues.
Mr. Tim Dolan replied the average tenure for a company
employee who works in the Longwood area is seven (7) years and
the supervisor is fifteen (15). The goal of Waste Pro is to maintain
long-term employees.
It was the consensus of the Commission to bring back Waste Pro's
request for a rate increase to the next meeting.
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D. City Commission request and consideration of a proposal from
the Gibbs Planning Group to update the 2015 Retail Study.
Mr. Kintner presented the Item and said it was a follow-up from
the April 19 City Commission Meeting. He had spoken to the City
Commission about a different proposal. This study is different in
that it does not include the Downtown Master Plan component
and fits under the current 2021 fiscal year budget with funds
leftover from a few different things. The study would be done
without pulling from reserves. He explained the 2015 Retail Study
was the basis for a lot of staff redevelopment efforts and helped
in how properties were viewed by staff and by the market. He
said staff learned a lot about the City from the Gibbs Planning
Group.
Mr. Kintner said he asked the Gibbs Group to focus on questions
he and staff have heard from the Commission and the community
including how has our increased residential density helped our
market position relative to competing cities from the time that
study was done until the end of next year. By that time, he said
the City of Longwood will have added about 1,000 residential
units meaning significant population growth as well as significant
job growth. The city's market position has changed. Another
question to be addressed by the study is what hurdles exist to
activate the retail and restaurant development the City wants.
The short version is the City's demographics are very good. The
City has a few issues of being largely built out. At this moment in
time, people are ready to be in Longwood but they cannot find
labor even for their existing stores which is a short-term hurdle.
The study will be looking at long-term hurdles. The City will
receive a demographic profile that goes well beyond the Census.
The study will take that profile and use their contacts in the
business community to connect us. These are businesses we know
are expanding and want to be in places like Longwood, and the
City will be able to go after them. Staff has also surveyed the
community of things the residents want and has come up with
some name brands. He said he wants to combine "here's what we
have to offer, here's the type of places looking for that, here's
what our community wants". From those three factors, we can
pull together a list and start working with our business owners.
The additional part that is different from before is Gibbs Group
will sit down with staff and work with the property owner. The
plus is having a development professional beyond staff who can
work with the business owners and decision -makers.
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Commissioner Morgan moved to approve the agreement
with Gibbs Planning Group to update the 2015 Retail Study
as presented and waive the formal procurement
procedures. Seconded by Commissioner Boni and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner McMillan
absent.
13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Gioielli congratulated Commissioner Boni, welcomed back Deputy
Mayor Shoemaker, and offered condolences to Commissioner McMillan.
He said the City has received the first of its American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding of $3,896,892, which is fifty percent (50%) of the total
funds of $7,793,784. It is the staff's request to set up a Workshop to
discuss the Commission priorities since it has not been included in the
budget.
Mr. Gioielli said he anticipates bringing to the next meeting an agreement
with the Longwood Professional Fire Fighters Association to finalize their
contract. He also reminded the Commission of the Employee
Appreciation lunch on Friday, September 17 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30
p.m. and at the beginning, there will be an opportunity for them to
address the staff.
Mr. Gioielli reported the work is being finalized on the balcony repairs at
the Community Building. He provided an update on the sale of the city -
owned property located in Winter Garden. It is under contract and was
assessed at around $25,000 and being sold for $75,000 and thanked both
Mr. Kintner and Mr. Langley for their hard work. The money will be
returned to the police confiscation fund.
Mr. Gioielli said the Mayor received a request from the doctor who owns
the property next to the Powell Street property with interest in obtaining
the property if the city is interested in selling. With little interest in the
property being used as a site for a future fire station, the staff is looking
into options for the property to be obtained by the doctor. There are
some restrictions from the Florida Department of Transportation to be
worked out, a deed restriction that requires the property to be used for a
public purpose.
Mr. Gioielli reported he and Mr. Capizzi have both inspected the Arbor
Park Dog Park several times looking for trash and broken glass and
nothing has been found and all features are working. He said the 9/11
event on Saturday, September 11 starts at 9:00 a.m. and anticipates it to
be over by 10:00 a.m. He asked the Commission to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to
review their role in the program.
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Mr. Gioielli stated he was asked by Commissioner Morgan about the
clock tower not working. He noted staff has attempted to make the
repairs to save money. He presented quotes and noted it seems to be
sole -sourced and for the company to repair the clock it would be $10,919
and there is funding in the maintenance line. For an additional $4,570 it
can be lit up in their MoonGlow lighting.
It was the consensus of the Commission to move forward with the repairs
to include the lighting.
Mr. Gioielli did confirm there is a three-year warranty. He also noted to
repair the chimes would be an additional $11,000. The Commission was
in favor of addressing both the clock and the chimes.
14. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT. No report.
15. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report.
16. ADJOURN. Mayor Sackett adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Commission: 09-
Brian D. Sackett, Mayo
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