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Item 02 Approval of New Appointment to the Citizen Advisory Council for Ocoee Fire Department J ocoee florida AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET Meeting Date: April 5, 2022 Item # 02 Reviewed By: Contact Name: Melanie Sibbitt Department Director: Mel ie ib Contact Number: 1026 City Manager: Subject Approval of Mayor Pro Tern Background Summary: Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states: ... "The Mayor pro tern shall be elected from among the Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such Commissioner resides. The Mayor pro tern shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election ... and shall serve as Mayor pro tem until the successor is elected." On March 20, 2007, the City Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor pro tem annually, even in non-election years, and on April 6, 2021, the City Commission made a consensus to rotate the Mayor pro tem annually by district. In 2020, Commissioner Brinson (District 1) served as Mayor pro tem followed by Commissioner Wilsen (District 2) in 2021. Therefore, Commissioner Firstner (District 3) should be elected as Mayor pro tern for the 2022-2023 term. Issue: • Should the Mayor and Commissioners consider electing Commissioner Firstner as Mayor pro tern in accordance with City Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy? Recommendation: Staff recommends the Mayor and Commissioners elect Commissioner Firstner as Mayor pro tern in accordance with City Charter Section C-9 and Commission Policy. Attachments: Excerpt of the March 20, 2007, Regular Commission Minutes Excerpt of the April 6, 2021, Regular Commission Minutes Financial Impact: None Type of Item: (please mark with an`k') _ Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use: Ordinance First Reading x Consent Agenda Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing Resolution Regular Agenda X Commission Approval Discussion&Direction City Commission Regular Meeting March 20,2007 Mayor Vandergrift clarified that the new language would not impose any costs on the City unless the City sought a modification of the Permit in the future due to a necessary drainage project. • „_ :••,.. ", E l ectiori 0-M`a.OTr9X6 t:., ,y.. .:.::iADD..:O�'�IT.:.,M'_a�.���...., ._ ,.�.. �',,.,., ._.��_;:.:K.�� .._�b,:,w..._.._�{:: .a._r�,:�,���:_....u�.t..ti.....__..... ,��.� .. • Commissioner Anderson said he would like to rotate this position by seniority per Commissioner Johnson's suggestion,-and start with.Commissioner Johnson this year because he is the most senior Commissioner. Consensus of the Commission was to rotate down through the seniority list on an annual basis, beginning next year even though there is no election next year: Commissioner Anderson, seconded by:-Commissioner Keller moved to appoint Commissioner Johnson as Mayor Pro Tem for this year, which term shall expire in March 2008 when the successor is elected. Motion carried.5-0. -'�^.{ - ,+T`-- - vt�x. s<wsw�;, jn,v^'lR:-. ?(§<:•->---a(j-' .,:�; ;.j>..1, Y; _ -der:�s� c'�inu1� °�es_ ADD;I N,IT`EM_-`a sferlaf:- nds-iiM.:4ve013,"n . 414: �uK ,-.1 .4 , ,_.�_<, a ,.. ..<....._._..__. Commission Johnson said they need more money in the Founder's Day budget,until funds can be raised. They are trying to line;tip the entertainment. Commissioner Anderson asked for clarification that this is a loan that will be reimbursed. City Manager.Frank said that the money is needed at this time to book the talent. If the amount needed goes over the budgeted amount it will be brought back to the Commission to increase the funds, but at this time we need the funding to book the entertainment. Commissioner Johnson said last:year we budgeted $45,000 and we raised$82,000. Commissioner Hood, seconded by Commissioner. Keller, moved to authorized that funds be transferred from the contingency fund, or another fund deemed more appropriate by the City. Manager; up to $70,000, to cover encumbrances for the Founder's Day event until the funds are raised and the transferred funds can be reimbursed. Motion carried 5-0. . Returned to Item #.6 at 9:29 p.m. I. STAFF REPORTS City Manager Frank said we need to discuss two workshop issues; the Economic Development Workshop, can be held on April 3, 2007, prior to the Commission Meeting at-6:00 p.m. We would also like to bring back the Health Insurance issue in a workshop session; he suggested doing that at the April 17th Regular Meeting. Consensus of the Commission to approve the two workshops for April 3, and April 17, 2007, prior to the regular Commission Meetings. Commissioner Anderson asked if they could supply as much information in advance- as possible prior to the workshops. Page 8of10 Regular City Commission Meeting April 6, 2021 • • 8. ApprovaI of the Florida Midland Railroad Company License Agreement for . Downtown Stormwater Park Improvements. (Public Works Director Krug) The City Commission approved the Downtown Master Plan in October.2016 and the project list associated with the plan. A key element of the Plan is the development of the Downtown Stormwater Park which will provide stormwater retainage and treatment for much of the downtown area. The drainage basin of the Downtown Stormwater Park includes the area bounded between W.Oakland Ave.and Floral St. on the north • and south and N.Bluford Ave. and the Kissimmee Ave.railroad tracks on the east and west.The Downtown • Stormwater Park will also provide a connection point on the west side of the railroad tracks on Franklin Ave for future connection of developments.The City will have to enter into an agreement with Florida Midland • Railroad Company in order to install the stormwater pipe under the railroad tracks, Approved on Consent. Motion carried 5-0. . . PUBLIC-HEARING-None • FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE-None SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE—PUBLIC HEARING -None. REGULAR AGENDA-6:31 PM 9. Election of Mayor Pro Tern. (City Clerk Sibbitt) Section C-9 of the Ocoee City Charter states, "The Mayor pro tem shall be elected from among the Commissioners by the City Commission but shall continue to represent the district in which such Commissioner resides.The Mayor pro tem shall be elected at the first City Commission meeting following the swearing in of the candidates elected at each general city election ... and shall serve as Mayor pro tern until the successor is elected."On March 20,2007,the Commission created a policy to elect the Mayor pro tern annually,even in non=election years,by rotating down through the seniority list. Mayor Johnson handed the gavel over to Mayor Pro Tern Brinson. Motion: Move to appoint Commissioner Wilsen as Mayor Pro Tem; Moved by . Mayor Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Firstner; Motion carried unanimously. • Commissioner Oliver commented that at a previous meeting they had a discussion which indicated they would make appointments in order of District seats. He asked for that wording to be added to future staff reports. City CIerk Sibbitt briefly explained the CRA Board did agree to • this type of procedure_for the position of Chair, and if the City Commission is seeking to do the same for the Mayor Pro Tern position, she will be sure to include such wording in future staff reports. Consensus of the City Commission was to rotate-the annual position of Mayor Pro.Tern, in order of District seats. . • 5lPage. •