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 County Commissioners' Chambers on the First Floor of the Orange County Administration Center, 201 South Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, May 16, 2005. There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The following were present: Orange County Representatives: - César Calvet - Jimmy Goff - Doug Kelly - Monty Knox - Fran Pignone City of Orlando Representatives: - Don Ammerman - Scott Gabrielson, Vice-chairman - Irby Pugh - Kathy Putnam Orange County Legislative Delegation Representatives: - Richard L. Spears, Chairman - Jim Kallinger Also present: - City Clerk Alana Brenner - County Director of Government Relations Linda Akins - County Minutes Supervisor Kathleen Johnson - County Senior Minutes Coordinator Jeanene Wells APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18, 2005, MEETING Upon a motion by Ms. Pignone, seconded by Mr. Calvet, and carried with all members present and voting AYE by voice vote, the Commission approved the minutes of the April 18, 2005, meeting.
NONAGENDA-RATIFICATION OF CHAIRMAN'S ELECTION
Mr. Gabrielson requested that the Commission ratify the election of Mr. Spears as its chairman because the Commission elected him by a plurality, before adopting Robert's Rules of Order, which would require a majority vote. Chairman Spears relinquished the Chair to Vice-chairman Gabrielson. Upon a motion by Mr. Gabrielson, seconded by Mr. Ammerman, and carried with all members present and voting AYE by voice vote, the Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation Study Commission (CSSC) ratified the election of Richard Spears as its chairman. Chairman Spears resumed the Chair. NONAGENDA-CHAIRMAN'S REMARKS Chairman Spears presented opening remarks regarding the meetings' format and media coverage. REMARKS-ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR RICHARD T. CROTTY County Mayor Crotty addressed the Commission and discussed the charge given to it from Orange County citizens through adoption of the charter amendment. He encouraged the members to study the issues before them and thanked them for their service. REMARKS-CITY OF ORLANDO MAYOR BUDDY DYER City Mayor Dyer addressed the Commission and thanked the members for their service. He pledged the City's cooperation and support of the Commission's work. Commission discussion ensued. contributed to the discussion. NONAGENDA Chairman Spears acknowledged the Mayor of the Town of Windermere Tom Bruhn and County Commissioner Bill Segal in attendance. REMARKS-LINDA W. CHAPIN, FORMER ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR Ms. Chapin addressed the Commission and presented some guidelines the Commission may use in determining which issues to study. She presented for the Commission's consideration "A Proposed Plan of Consolidation-City of Orlando and Orange County Florida," prepared by doctoral students at the University of Central Florida. County Mayor Crotty and City Mayor Dyer
OVERVIEW OF CITY BUDGET AND SERVICES City of Orlando General Administration Department Director Kevin Edmonds addressed the Commission and presented an overview of the City's demographics and government, finances and budgeting, and major services provided. Commission discussion ensued. Mr. Edmonds contributed to the discussion. OVERVIEW OF COUNTY BUDGET AND SERVICES County Administrator Ajit Lalchandani addressed the Commission and presented an overview of the County's government structure and services provided; then reviewed the County's finances and budget. Commission discussion ensued. Mr. Lalchandani, County Utilities Director Mike Chandler, County Public Safety Director Jerry Demings, and County Growth Management Department Director James Harrison contributed to the discussion.
REPORT OF SUBCOMMITTEES
Attorney Selection Subcommittee Mr. Gabrielson stated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) has been prepared and issued with a deadline of May 19, 2005, and suggested that the Commission extend the deadline to place notice of the RFP in the Orange County Bar Association publication. Commission discussion ensued. Upon a motion by Mr. Gabrielson, seconded by Mr. Calvet, and carried with all members present and voting AYE by voice vote, the Commission authorized extending the deadline to submit proposals for legal counsel until June 2, 2005. Personnel Selection Subcommittee Assistant County Comptroller Carol Foglesong reported that the job description for the administrative assistant has been drafted, and she will forward it to the Commission members. She added that the description has been sent to Orange County Human Resources Division for salary information and posting. Ms. Foglesong recommended that, in the interim, the Commission fill the position with a temporary employee. By consensus, the Commission authorized hiring a temporary employee in the administrative assistant position.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The Commission members discussed future meeting dates and times. Ms. Akins contributed to the discussion.
By consensus, the Commission scheduled future meetings at 4:30 p.m., as follows: June 21, 2005, in the County Commission Chambers; and July 27, August 8, and August 22, 2005, in the City Commission Chambers.
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Spears requested suggestions for goals and objectives. Mr. Knox presented a proposed timeline for the Commission to complete its assigned task. Commission discussion ensued. Chairman Spears requested the Commission members e-mail their comments regarding the timeline to Ms. Akins within the next 7 days.
MEETING ADJOURNED
Upon a motion by Mr. Calvet, seconded by Mr. Gabrielson, and carried with all members present and voting AYE by voice vote, the Commission adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
ATTEST:
Richard L. Spears, Chairman Orange County/City of Orlando Consolidation Services Study Commission