DRAFT MINUTES/SUBJECT TO REVISION/CORRECTION
ORANGE COUNTY/CITY OF ORLANDO
CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES STUDY COMMISSION MEETING
MEETING OPENED
The Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation of Services Study Commission (CSSC) met in the City of Orlando Council Chambers on the Second Floor of City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida, on Monday, August 8, 2005. There being a quorum, Chairman Spears called the CSSC meeting to order at 4:40 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
The following were present:
Orange County Representatives:
- Jimmy Goff
- Doug Kelly
- Monty Knox
- Fran Pignone
City of Orlando Representatives:
- Scott Gabrielson, Vice-chairman
- Irby Pugh
- Kathy Putnam
Orange County Legislative Delegation Representatives:
- Richard L. Spears, Chairman
Also present:
- City Director of Intergovernmental Relations, Kathleen Russell
- County Director of Government Relations, Linda Akins
- Diego "Woody" Rodriguez, Legal Counsel to the Commission
- Dennis L. O’Neil, Executive Director of the Commission
- City of Orlando, City Clerk, Alana Brenner
- County Minutes Coordinator, Kathleen Johnson
- Police Officer Evan Cantrell, Sergeant at Arms
Orange County Representative Cesar Calvet, City of Orlando Representative Don Ammerman and Orange County Legislative Delegation Representative Jim Kallinger were absent.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 27, 2005, MEETING
Chairman Spears proposed a correction to Page 4 of the July 27, 2005 meeting minutes as follows:
Office Space: After discussion and by consensus, the Commission accepted selected considered the IOC-II Building next to WFTV on South Street for an office of the Executive Director, but took no action.
Upon a motion by Ms. Putnam, seconded by Ms. Pignone, and carried with all present members voting AYE by voice vote; Mr. Calvet, Mr. Ammerman and Mr. Kallinger were absent; the CSSC approved the minutes, as corrected, of the July 27, 2005 meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF UTILITIES REVIEW COMMITTEE
Chairman Spears made the following appointments to the Utilities Review Committee: Scott Gabrielson, Chair; Irby Pugh; Fran Pignone; Doug Kelly and Monty Knox.
ADOPTION OF PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Chairman Spears asked Mr. Rodriquez to review the meeting schedule that had been previously distributed. Mr. Kelly requested a change of two dates. Upon a motion by Ms. Pignone, seconded by Mr. Knox, and carried with all present members voting AYE by voice vote; Mr. Calvet, Mr. Ammerman and Mr. Kallinger were absent; the Commission voted to accept the following schedule through 2005:
Monday, August 8, 2005 – Orlando City Hall
Monday, August 22, 2005, Orlando City Hall
Tuesday, September 6, 2005 – Orange County BCC Chambers
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 – Orange County BCC Chambers
Monday, October 10, 2005 – Orlando City Hall
Monday, October 31, 2005 – Orlando City Hall
Monday, November 21, 2005 – Orange County BCC Chambers
Wednesday, November 30, 2005 – Orange County BCC Chambers
Tuesday, December 13, 2005 – Orlando City Hall
Wednesday, December 28, 2005 – Orlando City Hall (tentative due to holiday)
NONAGENDA – RECOGNITION OF NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chairman Spears recognized Dennis L. O’Neil, Executive Director of the Commission and congratulated him on his first day on the job.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairman Spears recognized The Honorable Gary Bruhn, Mayor of Windermere, who spoke to the Commission on behalf of the Council of Mayors of Orange County. Mayor Bruhn expressed the Councils shared goals of providing citizens with the best service in the most cost effective manner and offered the Council’s assistance to the Commission. The Commissioners questioned Mayor Bruhn and discussion ensued. Chairman Spears thanked the Mayor for his participation and his comments.
Chairman Spears next recognized Ray Gilley, President and CEO of the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, who discussed economic development and the cooperation between the City and County in luring businesses to Central Florida. The Commissioners questioned Mr. Gilley and discussion ensued. Chairman Spears thanked Mr. Gilley for his participation and his comments.
Chairman Spears next recognized Angie Sharkey, a downtown Orlando resident and Board member of the Colonialtown Neighborhood Association. Ms. Sharkey spoke about her experiences with the City of Orlando staff and her district Commissioner, and the importance of localized services. The Commission questioned Ms. Sharkey and discussion ensued. Chairman Spears thanked Ms. Sharkey for her participation and her comments.
Chairman Spears next recognized Tom Cook who spoke of behalf of the Downtown Development Board. He emphasized the importance of having a timely development process. The Commission questioned Mr. Cook and discussion ensued. Chairman Spears thanked Mr. Cook for his presentation as well.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. Putnam discussed inviting Orlando Metroplan to make a presentation along with possibly the Department of Transportation at the August 22nd meeting.
NONAGENDA – PURCHASING COMMITTEE
Mr. Gabrielson suggested that a Purchasing Committee be formed. By consensus, the Commission agreed with this suggestions. Chairman Spears then made the following appointments to the Purchasing Committee: Doug Kelly, Chair; Jimmy Goff, Jim Kallinger, Don Ammerman and Cesar Calvet.
OTHER BUSINESS:
The Commission discussed concerns about setting Committee meetings and coordinating calendars.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Upon a motion by Mr. Pugh, seconded by Mr. Knox, and carried with all present members voting AYE by voice vote; Mr. Calvet, Mr. Ammerman and Mr. Kallinger were absent; the Commission adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
/s/ Richard L. Spears______
Richard L. Spears, Chairman
Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation of Services Study Commission
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