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CITY COUNCIL OF EDGEWATER
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2000
7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Schmidt called the Special Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ln
the Community Center.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Donald Schmidt
Councilman James Brown
Councilman Dennis Vincenzi
Councilwoman Harriet Rhodes
Councilwoman Judith Lichter
Legal Assistant Robin Wolf
City Manager Kenneth Hooper
City Clerk Susan Wadsworth
Police Chief Lawrence Schumaker
Present
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INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
There was a silent invocation and pledge of allegiance to the
Flag.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ORDINANCES
A. Public Hearing, 1st Reading, Ord. 2000-0-01, Joe and Mary
Martin seeking voluntary annexation and an associated annexation
aqreement for approximately 2.5 acres located at 435 Air Park
Road
B. Public Hearing, 1st Reading, Ord. 2000-0-02, John Massey,
Massey Enterprises, seekinq voluntary annexation and an
associated annexation agreement for approximately 110.59 acres
located on Air Park Road and West Park Avenue
C. Public Hearing, 1st Reading, Ord. 2000-0-03, Vaughn and Gayel
Crile, Red Carpet Helicopters and Skyway Drive Industrial Park,
Inc., seeking voluntary annexation and an associated annexation
aqreement for approximately 9.07 acres located on Air Park Road
and Skyway Drive
D. Public Hearing, 1st Reading, Ord. 2000-0-04, The City of
Edgewater seeking voluntary annexation of approximately 5.11
acres located at 2605 West Park Avenue
Mayor Schmidt read the title of Ord. 2000-0-01.
City Manager Hooper informed Council Ms. Plaskett would do a
brief overview and summary and since they are all connected, they
are going to describe all four of the potential annexations and
have Council do each one separately as a public hearing to take
any input on it.
Planning Director Lynne Plaskett made a staff presentation
regarding voluntary annexations with regard to Ord. 2000-0-01,
Ord. 2000-0-02, Ord. 2000-0-03, and Ord. 2000-0-04. The Planning
and Zoning Board unanimously approved these annexation agreements
and requests.
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Mayor Schmidt asked if anyone on Council had any questions.
Councilwoman Lichter referred to Joe Martin's property. He
apparently has paid approximately $15,000 in the past for design
approval and construction of an 8" water line. The owner then of
that property gave him $5,500 towards that and with this deal
presented to them tonight, they are going to be kicking in
another $5,300. She stated she is not sure why and asked for
clarification. City Manager Hooper explained it was his
understanding that when Mr. Martin put it in it is oversized and
it handles other properties. What you are seeing is not cash
back. He is receiving impact fee credits for his particular
building or site plan approval that will go through that process.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if there was an agreement back then
when it was put in or was Mr. Martin going to do it himself.
City Manager Hooper stated he didn't think there was at the time.
Department of Environmental Services Director Terry Wadsworth
explained if someone else connected, we would aid him in having
those people make a contribution to him for the line and that is
noted in the agreement.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if someone else connected, we would
get money from them? City Manager Hooper explained if somebody
connected we would take the money from Mr. X and give it to
reimburse the putter in of the line. In this case, it is
himself. It happens that he is the first one coming in and using
his new line. Obviously he won't make money on it, he is only
eligible for credits up to what it cost to put the line in.
Councilwoman Lichter asked so each new person that comes in has
an impact on that line has an impact fee that comes to the City.
City Manager Hooper informed her that is correct.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if everyone of these agreements refer
to road alignment being fixed on Air Park Road for the
possibility of getting another road. She asked what will happen
if we can't accomplish that. Ms. Plaskett explained the
agreement calls for the City to ask Volusia County to realign Air
Park Road. If they agree to do that, then during the time that
is being constructed the City would be willing to maintain that
portion of Air Park Road so they still have access to their
property while it is being realigned. Councilwoman Lichter
stated if it doesn't get realigned, we aren't responsible for
realigning it. City Manager Hooper stated that is correct. He
has approached the County and they are going to take it under
advisement. They don't have a plan right now with what to do
with the road as far as timing for paving but they are open to
the idea. It is going to take encouragement from the property
owner to give the County the new right-of-way, the county to
vacate the existing right-of-way so he will have full-sized lots
between the runway and the new road alignment.
Councilwoman Lichter stated they are interested in having it
occur even if we annex the property. City Manager Hooper stated
yes, anything that annexes into the City, still pays County
taxes.
City Manager Hooper asked the applicant's if they had anything
they wanted to add to that. He feels they have negotiated a
pretty strong deal. He is very satisfied with it.
Mayor Schnidt read the titles of Ord. 2000-0-02, Ord. 2000-0-03
and Ord. 2000-0-04.
Mayor Schmidt opened the public hearing. Due to there being no
citizen comments, he closed the public hearing.
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Councilman Brown moved for approval of Ord. 2000-0-01, second by
Councilman Vincenzi. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Lichter moved for approval of Ord. 2000-0-02, second
by Councilwoman Rhodes. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Rhodes moved for approval of Ord. 2000-0-03, second
by Councilman Brown. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilman Vincenzi moved for approval of Ord. 2000-0-04, second
by Councilwoman Lichter. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
Councilwoman Lichter asked City Manager Hooper while they are
trying to straighten out Air Park Road might they look into Park
Avenue itself and see if there is anything that needs to be done
in terms of widening, straightening, etc. That is going to
become a very important exit to this whole area. City Manager
Hooper stated Council has passed a resolution in the past
requesting that impact fees and any gas tax money from this
district be spent on Park Avenue to three-lane a section. They
are adding that into their five-year work plan. He is not sure
where it is in the plan but they have identified to him they will
be adding that into the plan.
City Manager Hooper updated Council on the FIND project.
There are several dollars indicated on here for infrastructure
improvements. Most of the engineering has been started to match
schedules. We will be seeking and advertising for financing for
the City to be able to put this infrastructure in and reimburse.
He met this last week with the developers' engineers. They are
underway with the road, water, sewer and drainage. This will
come back to Council as a second public hearing, but in the next
45 days or so, Council will see more information on the financing
of this project.
B. City Manager Contract
Mayor Schmidt stated since they had a few minutes before City
Attorney interviews, he would like to discuss the City Manager's
contract.
Mayor Schmidt mentioned comments made in the past about how they
have waited until the end to push things through. In case there
are people that want to speak on it, he wants to go ahead and
start addressing this now and we will see how time takes it.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if the audience has a copy of the
contract. City Manager Hooper stated there may be some extra
copies if anyone wants to look at it.
City Clerk Wadsworth left to make more copies of the contract.
Mayor Schmidt presented a brief history of the negotiations with
City Manager Hooper. He thinks with the final changes that were
made today, he is hoping that this paper is the culmination of a
lot of work. He feels Mr. Hooper has shown over the past couple
of years that he cares about the City. He has grown to like him
as a person and he has grown to have a lot of confidence in what
he says and how he promotes himself. He has talked to many
people that have known Mr. Hooper. A lot of people praise him
for what he did in Seminole County. He spoke about the
uniqueness of the contract. It provides for a City Manager to
live in our town. In this contract it states that we are
allowing six months. To his knowledge, he believes Mr. Hooper
has a contract on a house now. He doesn't think the six month
wait is going to be realistic. He feels this shows a willingness
to become part of this City.
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Mayor Schmidt stated we all know Mr. Hooper is part owner of a
engineering group in Orlando. That came into some of the
negotiations. His personal feeling on this. Edgewater doesn't
have a real good history over the past ten or fifteen years. We
don't have a good history of keeping City Managers or City
Attorneys. We don't have a good reputation throughout the County
on being a very stable, maybe professional City. Since he has
been elected he has talked to people and we are perceived as a
much better City. He saw Mr. Roberts from the City of New Smyrna
Beach and he looks forward to working with Mr. Hooper. He has
talked to the Mayor of Deltona several times and they want to get
together and talk about SR 442, which will start in our back yard
and end in his back yard.
Mayor Schmidt stated the contract states that Mr. Hooper will
reside within the City. He pointed out the details in Mr.
Hooper's contract. He will reside in the City, he will be on a
full-time status, it allows him to keep his vested interest in
P.E.C., he has agreed to waive any benefits we would normally pay
a City employee, instead of paying the benefits we opted to make
a larger salary of $99,850, there is a termination clause, and we
agreed to pay a moving fee for him to come over. If he was to
leave within a year he would pay it back. He feels it is a
unique and great contract for the citizens of Edgewater.
Councilwoman Lichter commented on having the privilege of working
with Mr. Hooper for two years. She has come around full circle
with Mr. Hooper. He his an asset to the community. This time in
our lives when we have put economic development as our first
priority, we could not pick a better person. She commented on
his agreeing to devote the time necessary to fulfilling and
discharging his duties.
Councilwoman Lichter commented on what she feels is unique in the
contract. She explained there is no automatic yearly increase to
this contract, there is no insurance increase, no severance
package, no probationary period of six months, and there is no
car allowance. She feels in this day and age we are lucky to get
a man who is a financial wizard, a Manager and an engineer
combined into one.
Councilwoman Rhodes agreed Mr. Hooper is an excellent City
Manager. We have been paying him this amount of money to work 20
hours a week and feels we are lucky to get him full-time for this
amount of money. She spoke saving the City money in the long
run. She supports this contract.
Councilman Brown commented on Mr. Hooper always having an answer
for questions he has asked. He has seen what he has done for
this City for two years at part-time. It is going to be amazing
what we are going to get done with him working full-time. He
supports the contract 100%.
Councilman Vincenzi also supports the contract. He feels Mr.
Hooper is well worth the money.
Mayor Schmidt thanked Finance Director Michelle Goins and
Personnel Administrator Deborah Sigler for their help.
City Manager Hooper commented on his method and why he chose not
to have a retirement package through the City. If Council is
happy, he is happy. Over a long term, he doesn't want to work
two jobs. He is figuring on phasing out. He is in a position
where he has contracts with other places. He is happy with the
contract and perfectly content to agree to it.
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Mayor Schmidt spoke about conflicts with P.E.C. and the City of
Edgewater. P.E.C. have proven themselves to be a pretty good
company. He spoke about if P.E.C. wanted to bid on a project we
might have and how they would address it. One of the
stipulations they put in there was if for some reason PEC came
and was going to bid on a project, it wouldn't be up to the City
Manager. We decided to have it so the City Council would oversee
anything like that.
Mayor Schmidt asked if there were any public comments.
Dominick Capria, 606 Topside Circle, stated he is very pleased
with the contract.
Dick Jones, 1530 Sabal Palm Drive, feels City Manager Hooper is
doing a good job and feels they came up with a good contract.
Mike Visconti, 316 Pine Breeze Drive, thanked the Mayor and
Council for a wonderful selection. He congratulated Mr. Hooper
and welcomed him aboard.
Andy Anderson, Pine Tree Drive, commended the Council for the
choice they made in Mr. Hooper as our full-time City Manager. He
feels he is a fantastic individual and very knowledgeable. He
thinks he will provide the City with a great deal of leadership.
Ed Keenan, 1905 Pine Tree Drive, stated he is delighted to see
Mr. Hooper staying with us. He feels the deal is fair and he
will stay for a while.
Councilwoman Lichter made a motion to accept the contract, second
by Councilman Brown. The motion CARRIED 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
A. Preliminary City Attorney Interviews
City Manager Hooper informed Council what is included in their
packets. He informed Council Judson I Woods, Jr. sent in a
letter of withdrawal so he will not be making a presentation
tonight.
There was a five-minute recess at this time.
City Manager Hooper informed Council Skip Fowler would be making
the first presentation.
Skip Fowler, Fowler, Barcie, Feeney & O'Quinn, introduced the
members of his firm. He commented on the questions sent to them
and asked Council how they would like to proceed.
City Manager Hooper stated they have sent a list of what the
Council had suggested they hear from the firms. He feels it
would be appropriate for them to go through that.
Mr. Fowler continued to make his presentation describing their
areas of expertise.
Councilwoman Lichter asked about fees and how flexible they are.
Mr. Fowler explained everything up to a point is negotiable. He
further explained how fees factor in.
Mr. Fowler then went over the list of questions provided by
Council.
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Councilwoman Lichter asked if it would be appropriate if they had
additional questions to call Mr. Fowler up and ask him. City
Manager Hooper stated probably tonight at the end they will make
a decision or say go negotiate a contract with a ranked firm. If
Council stated if they have a question, it is appropriate to do
so right now.
The Council thanked Mr. Fowler for his presentation.
City Manager Hooper explained the request for proposal had five
or so questions for the firms to come in and present. There is
15 or 16 questions that were given that were Council's questions
to ask if they wanted to ask them. The whole package wound up
being mailed.
Scott Cookson and Paul Rosenthal introduced themselves from Foley
& Lardner. Mr. Cookson went on to make a presentation regarding
Foley & Lardner.
Mr. Rosenthal spoke briefly about the structure as they envision
it.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if flexibility would be built into
their availability in case a need arises. Mr. Rosenthal
explained he thinks anybody they hire would need to be flexible
to be able to be here when they are needed. When a crisis arises
and immediate attention is needed, it is certain somebody would
be here.
Councilwoman Lichter asked who would be the main contact. Mr.
Cookson explained he would be the main contact with the City,
drawing upon Mr. Rosenthal's expertise when it is required. Mr.
Cookson would be the one to handle the day-to-day matters of the
City.
Councilwoman Rhodes questioned them having a problem with the
City using them on an as needed basis. Mr. Cookson stated
Council would dictate the work they do and the requirements of
what meetings they would attend.
Mayor Schmidt asked how extensive their Code Enforcement
experience is. Mr. Cookson elaborated.
Councilwoman Lichter questioned if they become the City's
attorney, might not they consequently attend Planning and Zoning
meetings, Code Enforcement meetings, etc. Is there a conflict?
Mr. Rosenthal explained that is true with Planning and Zoning
Commissions. Typically, with Code Enforcement Boards, the
attorney, which is a prosecuting attorney, would be the City's
attorney, and the advisor to the Code Enforcement board is
required by Statute to be an independent attorney because the
Code Enforcement Board is a quasi-judicial board and would have
independent counsel.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if they have been doing this wrong.
City Manager Hooper stated yes we have been doing this wrong.
For a number of years, many places have done just what Mr.
Rosenthal has described. That Board operates on their own. They
make decisions that are not appealable to Council, unless it
involves the fines you have seen. If somebody is trying to get
out, they go directly to Circuit Court. The Code Board has their
own separate stand alone attorney. This City hasn't done that
for a number of reasons but he didn't know why.
Councilwoman Lichter and Councilwoman Rhodes feels they need to
do that. Mr. Rosenthal stated the same would not apply for the
Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustments.
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Mayor Schmidt asked if their firm is a
County Bar. Mr. Rosenthal stated they
member. If that was something Council
certainly become a member.
member of the Volusia
are not currently a
requested, they would
Councilman Vincenzi asked what the Bar Association does for them.
Mr. Rosenthal stated the Florida Bar is the one you have to be a
member of. The Volusia County, just like the Orange county Bar
Association, you don't have to be a member to appear before
court. You can appear before any court of the State of Florida
based upon their Florida Bar membership.
City Manager Hooper asked Mr. Rosenthal to talk about Community
Redevelopment Agencies and any experience they have had with
that. Mr. Rosenthal elaborated.
Councilwoman Lichter questioned them representing St. John's
River Water Management District. She asked if that presents any
problem to us. Mr. Rosenthal stated that does not. They have
previously represented as general counsel in the 80's the St.
John's River Water Management District. Right now they have been
special counsel to the District for the Lake Apopka restoration
project.
Councilwoman Rhodes stated in their presentation they gave Mr.
Hooper as a reference. She asked Mr. Hooper what he thinks. She
was asking for a reference. City Manager Hooper stated very good
reference.
Mayor Schmidt asked about them working for Edgewater before in
some capacity. Mr. Rosenthal explained Mr. Horan in their office
worked with Robin on a construction litigation matter. Ms. Wolf
explained it was with S & E Construction back when Krista was
here. They also utilized them on some bond counsel.
Councilwoman Lichter stated if the need arises for special
attorney on special issue, is that a better deal because we are
dealing with the firm. Mr. Rosenthal stated he would say so. If
they just called them up they wouldn't be offering any discount
from their standard rates.
The Council thanked Mr. Rosenthal for his presentation.
City Manager Hooper asked the Council if they are thinking at the
end of the evening they will have a discussion to narrow down a
ranking order. Councilwoman Rhodes stated she is hoping at the
end of the evening that they have a firm. City Manager Hooper
stated that is his hope too.
Mayor Schmidt stated that was something about the Code
Enforcement Board. Councilwoman Lichter stated oh my, did they
learn something, free.
Councilwoman Rhodes asked if they could contract with one for the
City and one for Code Enforcement. City Manager Hooper stated
no, if you are going to do that, you ask the Code Board to
interview attorneys and they hire their attorney. The Council
heard two attorneys tonight tell them they worked for Ocoee. One
was the general counsel for Ocoee and the other was the code
enforcement attorney for Ocoee. He commented on the process to
hire an attorney for strictly code enforcement. Councilwoman
Rhodes feels Code Enforcement should start that process.
Sidney Nowell, Chiumento, Braunstein & Emery, introduced himself
and made a presentation regarding his firm.
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Councilwoman Rhodes asked if they would charge for travel. Mr.
Nowell stated they would not charge for travel. Councilwoman
Rhodes asked their rate. Mr. Nowell stated their rate is
approximately $145 per hour and that is negotiable. He feels
they are in a different positions than the other firms they have
seen tonight. They are hungry to get this business. He would
like to see them spread out and get involved into other municipal
work.
Councilwoman Lichter stated it seems to her they have been
presenting counties. Mr. Nowell explained they have represented
counties and some local municipal boards.
Councilwoman Lichter asked how he sees the firm working with the
City. She questioned if it would be through the Manager or if
Council could call when they have a question. We have a legal
assistant on board full-time and questioned if they would have
any problems working with that position. Mr. Nowell stated he
has no problem working with anyone that is designated as the
appropriate person for them to work with.
Mayor Schmidt asked if their firm would be comfortable with Robin
doing the normal day-to-day ordinances and things like that. The
confidence in her ability once you got to know her, you wouldn't
feel like you would have to be around to look over her shoulder
all the time. Mr. Nowell stated one of the things he would do if
they were selected would be to spend a significant amount of time
with Robin, at their expense, to determine how best that
relationship would work. They have no problem with whatever
Council wants to do. They would suggest that they develop some
sort of system so there is a checks and balance and we are both
on the same page. That would be the only concern they would
have.
Councilwoman Rhodes asked if they would be available anytime.
Mr. Nowell stated they are available day or night.
Councilwoman Lichter asked if the firm is diversified in
background as far as handling various different aspects such as
planning, zoning, ordinances, etc. Mr. Nowell stated with the
five of them they can just about cover every single base that
they saw advertised for. Everyone of us has a specialty.
Mayor Schdmit asked what experience their firm has with Community
Redevelopment Agencies. Mr. Nowell elaborated.
The Council thanked Mr. Nowell for his presentation.
Clayton Simmons, Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham & Simmons,
stated he had Bill Reichmann and Don Harrison with him. He went
on to make a presentation regarding their firm.
Mayor Schmidt asked Mr. Simmons how the $2,500 retainer would
work. Bill Reichmann elaborated on what would be included in the
retainer fee. Councilwoman Lichter asked if that is how the
other cities are billed. She thinks it is hard to know where the
line stops there. Mr. Reichmann further elaborated on
Councilwoman Lichter's concerns.
Mayor Schmidt asked if there is a possibility when you are
working for two or three cities in the same County, that there
may be a conflict such as County issues coming up. Mr. Reichmann
presented a background of his past experience. He commented on
different cities they have represented. He feels where you get
in trouble is when you have two cities that are contiguous. They
do everything they can to stay away from that.
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Mayor Schmidt asked how they charge for travel and if that is
part of the retainer fee. Mr. Reichmann elaborated on when
travel charges would occur.
Mayor Schmidt asked if his firm had a problem working with an in-
house legal assistant. Mr. Reichmann stated absolutely not. It
is common place now for the cities to have legal assistants that
will prepare the ordinances and work on the contracts. They are
often asked to work on more detailed or complicated issues.
Mayor Schmidt asked about the Code Enforcement experience in
their firm. Mr. Reichmann elaborated.
Councilwoman Lichter stated they were told this evening that
whoever represents the City, can not be the attorney for Code
Enforcement Board. Mr. Reichmann commented on what Florida
Statute Chapter 162 says and what their firm does.
The Council thanked Mr. Reichmann for their presentation.
Daniel Webster, Attorney, informed Council he gave them written
answers to their questions and presented some of his personal
background. He then went on to speak about his experience. He
is a sole practitioner, however he has two legal assistants and a
secretary. He then went over the answers to the questions asked
by Council.
The Council thanked Mr. Webster for his presentation.
City Manager Hooper informed Council different ways they could
narrow the list down.
There was a brief discussion regarding the Code Enforcement issue
and whether or not they should have a separate attorney. City
Manager Hooper feels they should consider an attorney just for
that and someone who specializes in Code Enforcement. Right now
it would do us no good until we adopt reasonable codes.
City Manager Hooper stated he has worked with four of the five
firms. He would be willing to offer any information Council
would like to know about.
Councilwoman Lichter stated she is glad they interviewed because
one paper she had a different ranking order. She feels the
interview helped her. She feels that primary lawyers should be
from a firm. Two of those that responded were not. She feels
Foley & Lardner are probably the most efficient best as far as
expertise goes. She spoke highly about Mr. Cookson and Mr.
Rosenthal. She ranked Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham &
Simmons as number two.
Councilwoman Rhodes didn't agree with being committed to $2,500
whether they need it or not. Councilwoman Lichter chose Fowler's
firm as number three.
Councilwoman Rhodes stated she had Fowler has number three as
well. She ranked Chiumento, Braunstein & Emery as number one and
Foley & Lardner as number two.
Councilman Vincenzi ranked Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham
& Simmons as number one, Foley & Lardner as number two and Fowler
as number three.
Councilman Brown ranked Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham &
Simmons as number one, Foley & Lardner as number two and Daniel
Webster as number three.
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Mayor Schmidt ranked Chiumento, Braunstein & Emery as number one,
Fowler as number two, and Foley & Lardner as number three.
Councilwoman Rhodes asked Ms. Sigler her choices as well as Ms.
Goins and Ms. Wolf. Ms. Sigler chose Chiumento, Braunstein, &
Emery as her first choice and Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert,
whigham & Simmons as her second choice. Ms. Goins also chose
Chiumento, Braunstein & Emery as her first choice, Stenstrom,
McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham & Simmons as her second choice, and
Foley & Lardner as her third choice. Ms. Wolf stated Foley &
Lardner and Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, whigham, & Simmons are
very good firms. The larger firms you are going to have a more
broad variety of their expertise. She felt Mr. Nowell sounded
good also. She has worked with Foley & Lardner and Stenstrom
McIntosh and both have always been accessible no matter what time
you call. Ms. Wolf ranked Foley & Lardner as number one and
Stenstrom, McIntosh, Colbert, Whigham, & Simmons as number two.
Councilwoman Rhodes asked City Manager Hooper to give his three
choices. City Manager Hooper ranked Foley & Lardner as number
one, Fowler as number two and McIntosh as number three.
Councilwoman Rhodes spoke about having a problem with Foley &
Lardner because they are in Orlando but also because City Manager
Hooper's company is involved with them. City Manager Hooper
stated his company does business for the City of Ocoee and the
City of Oviedo but neither he or his company have ever worked for
the firm.
City Manager Hooper commented on what Ms. Wolf would be doing and
what the chosen firm would be doing. He stated the biggest issue
we are going to have is setting up the CRA and the modification
and adoption of the Comp Plan. He is looking at next year that
they will spend $50,000 to $60,000 at the most. He urged the
Council to look for the attorney they think will give them what
they feel comfortable doing and they will try to come up with a
contract that will live within their budget.
After much discussion regarding the pros and cons of each of the
firms, the Council agreed on Foley & Lardner as their number one
choice and Chiumento, Braunstein & Emery as their second choice.
Councilwoman Rhodes made a motion that the City Manager present a
contract to Foley & Lardner to be the firm representing the City
of Edgewater, second by Councilman Vincenzi. The motion CARRIED
5-0.
Councilman Vincenzi asked if they should recommend that the Code
Enforcement Board pursue an attorney. City Manager Hooper stated
he would address this will them at the next Code Enforcement
Board meeting. He is pretty confident they will jump on that.
B. City Manager Contract
This item was discussed earlier on the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Councilwoman Lichter
moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by
Lisa Bloomer
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