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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-88 CHARTER REVISION COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MAY 12, 1988 Chairman Beatty called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and Rev. Mitchell led in prayer and pledge of allegiance to the flag. PRESENT: Chairman Beatty, Board Members Mitchell, Pounds and Hendrix, Attorneys Rosenthal and Mlsna, and City Clerk Catron. ABSENT: Board Member Switzer was out of town due to a prior commitment. APPROVALS Tom Member Hendrix moved to approve the minutes of the May 5, 1988 Meeting, Edwin Pounds seconded and the motion was approved unanimously. REVIEW OF ARTICLE II OF THE CHARTER (Sections relating to finance only) The following sections of Article II relate to finance and recommendations were made as follows: Section 1 (11) - Bonds - There were no changes recommended as this section was consistent with Florida Law. Section 1 (17) - Taxation - The attorney recommended deleting most of this paragraph in order to allow the City to tax whatever the State Legislature allowed, instead of a "shopping list" of items. The board members agreed with this recommendation. Section 1 (30) - License Taxes - There were only a few minor word changes made in order to bring this section in compliance with Florida Law. The board members agreed with these changes. Section 1 (31) - Impact Fees - Attorney Rosenthal explained that this was a new section that they added and explained that the City Commission was working on a proposed transportation impact fee. The board members approved of the addition of this section. Section 1 (45 - now section 46) - Fees for Services - The attorney had recommended adding "in accordance with law" after "other charges ". Chairman Beatty asked if a balanced budget for services could be included in this section and if they could charter the authority for the "Over 65" Program. Some of the board members questioned the program and City Clerk Catron explained how the program worked. The attorney stated that he would research the matter and report back to *'' them. 1 Page 2 Charter Revision Committee May 12, 1988 REVIEW OF ARTICLE IV OF THE CHARTER This article dealt with the powers and duties of the City Manager and recommendations were made as follows: Section 1 - Appointment; qualifications; compensation - The board recommended the appointment of the City Manager be made by an affirmative vote of at least 3 Commissioners. Rev. Mitchell asked that an annual evaluation of the City Manager be provided but that it not be tied to compensation. Chairman Beatty suggested a one year term for the City Manager, this would be tied in with the annual review. Most of the board members felt the City Manager should live in the City. The attorney was to draft some language to present to them at the next meeting. Section 2 - Removal - The board members liked the alternative recommended by the attorney that a resolution be adopted for the removal of the City Manager by an affirmative vote of at least 3 Commissioners, this would provide for the suspension of the City Manager for a specified period of time while he requested a public hearing before the Commission. Then after the public hearing, if so desired by the Commission, it would take an affirmative vote Now of at least 4 Commissioners to pass the resolution for removal of the City Manager. They wanted the provision deleted that stated the City Manager "served at the pleasure of the Commission ". The attorneys would draft the language for this section and present at the next meeting. Section 3 - Acting City Manager - Substantial changes were recommended and new wording added to provide for an Acting City Manager that would be appointed by the City Manager or City Commission if the City Manager did not designate someone, to clarify whether the acting City Manager was subject to the removal procedures under Section 2 above, and to add the word "suspension" after "temporary absence ". The attorneys were to draft the language for this section and present at the next meeting. Section 4 - Powers and duties of the City Manager - There were several changes recommended such as: the City Manager was to recommend the salary of officers and employees to the City Commission by way of the annual budget; require a quarterly report on financial conditions and future needs of the City at the City Commission Meetings; and the City Manager may serve as the head of one or more departments of the city. New language would be presented at the next meeting. `\rr 2 Page 3 Charter Revision Committee May 12, 1988 COMMENTS Board Members asked that the attorney investigate the dates that were needed in order to act upon these proposed charter revisions and when public hearings could be held. The next . meeting was to be held on May 26, 1988 and the items for discussion would be Article VIII - Levy of Taxes; Article V - Administrative Departments and the drafting of the Section pertaining to the City Manager. The board members again thanked the attorneys for all of their help. Tom Hendrix moved to adjourn, Edwin Pounds seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.. CHAIRMAN BEATTY %,. ATTEST: CITY CLERK CATRON 3 THOMAS R. ISON TELEPHONE 656 -2322 Ocoee MAYOR • COMMISSIONER 0 tr CITY OF OCOEE a v � O COMMISSIONERS 150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE RUSTY JOHNSON OCOEE, FLORIDA 32761 o coon LESTER DABBS, JR. 40 0 ectip, JOHN BATEMAN VARD J. HAGER c � 2 Wolk �ejcfkre$ AP CITY MANAGER OCOEF TEDDY C. RYAN, JR. MEMORANDUM ABICENIENVIAI Comm TO: Charter Revision Committee FROM: Deputy Clerk Swilley DATE: May 26, 1988 SUJBECT: Enclosed paperwork Enclosed please find the remainder of the information needed for the meeting this evening. If you have any question, or cannot attend, please advise. sls/ enc "CENTER OF GOOD LIVING — THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE" THOMAS R. ISON TELEPHONE656 -2322 Ocoee MAYOR • COMMISSIONER Q �y 410'E CITY OF OCOEE y �� `:I a COMMISSIONERS 150 N. LAKESHORE DRIVE F 0 RUSTY JOHNSON OCOEE, FLORIDA 32761 OP 000 LESTER DABBS, JR. JOHN BATEMAN VARD J. HAGER 11,4e Z o CITY MANACER OCOEE TEDDY C. RYAN, JR. MEMORANDUM A HU tN lENNIA' (OMtiuNITY TO: Charter Revision Committee FROM: Susan Swilley, Buyer /Finance Clerk RE: Meeting on May 26, 1988 DATE: May 25, 1988 Enclosed please find the agenda for the meeting and memos from the attorneys as reflected on the agenda. What is enclosed is all I have received; although Attorney Lori Mlzna indicates that she will have the rest to me in the morning. I will get out the remainder to you as soon as I receive it from her. If you have any questions or will not be able to attend the meeting, please let me know. sls/ e nc �Ir "CENTER OF GOOD LIVING — THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE"