City Commission Workshop
Regular MeetingDeltona, FL · April 12, 2021
Minutes
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Minutes
City Commission Workshop
Monday, April 12, 2021 5:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
A. In an effort to reduce the possibility of exposure of residents to the
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we have limited public seating inside the
Commission Chambers and are practicing social distancing with the City
Commission, staff and residents.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Herzberg.
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
Present: 9 - Mayor Herzberg
Vice Mayor Bradford
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner King
Commissioner McCool
Commissioner Ramos
Commissioner Sosa
City Attorney
Acting City Manager
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
Commissioner King led everyone in the pledge to the flag.
4. BUSINESS: Review of Fire Compensation
A Review of Fire Compensation
The Acting City Manager gave a brief explanation of the item and Ms. Archer with the
Archer Group will be doing a brief presentation. He stated the information was provided to
the union, however, he has not heard from them either negatively or positively.
Mayor Herzberg stated that Vice Mayor Bradford has received a message from Union
President John Viccario who was supposed to be in attendance but, his car broke down.
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He will switch cars and be on his way or he can call into the meeting.
Ms. Archer gave a PowerPoint Presentation that included Market Analysis, FLSA
Regarding Firefighters, Deltona, Apopka, Brevard County, Daytona Beach, Gainesville,
Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Orlando, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, Sanford, Seminole County,
Volusia County, 24-ON/48-OFF: Differences in Calculation (Rounding), Market Analysis,
Pension Plan Minimums, Florida Retirement System (FRS) Plan, FRS Compared To Local,
Management Services, Deltona, Excess Tax Revenue, Insurance Premium Tax Revenue
(IPTR), Fire Pension Comparables,
The Commission, Acting City Manager, Ms. Archer and Human Resources Director
discussed the comparable cities, overtime, salaries, years of service, paygrades, CBA
(Collective Bargaining Agreement), incentives, total compensation, annual increases,
CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act, cities' populations,
Seminole County, agenda packet, starting pay, calculating salaries, shifts, retention,
benefits, turnover rate, event pay, arbitration, automatic overtime, defined benefit, total
contribution, Commission's questions, and transport.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time permitted, public comments shall be limited to items
on the agenda and shall not exceed two minutes. Please be courteous and respectful
of the views of others. Personal attacks on Commission members, City staff or
members of the public are not allowed, and will be ruled out of order by the Mayor.
Doug MacDonald, 1494 Surrey Run Court, Deltona, spoke about time to speak, meeting
times, and wrong place, wrong time.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
None.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
______________________________
Elizabeth Keys, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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Agenda
City of Deltona
2345 Providence Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32725
Agenda
City Commission Workshop
Mayor Herzberg
Vice Mayor Bradford
Commissioner Avila-Vazquez
Commissioner King
Commissioner McCool
Commissioner Ramos
Commissioner Sosa
Monday, April 12, 2021 5:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers
A. In an effort to reduce the possibility of exposure of residents to the COVID-19
(Coronavirus) we have limited public seating inside the Commission Chambers
and are practicing social distancing with the City Commission, staff and
residents.
Background: ***NOTE***
The City Commission is dedicated to working hard and keeping our city
moving forward, and a top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic is to help
maintain the health of our employees and residents. Another top priority is
being able to maintain public participation in our City meetings. Following
CDC Guidelines, we have limited public seating inside the Commission
Chambers and are practicing social distancing with the City
Commissioners, staff and residents. Though there are restrictions when it
comes to public gatherings, we are dedicated to making sure those who
would like to make their voice heard are able to.
Please note your public comments can be submitted via one of the
following mediums no later than 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2021 to ensure
they are available for the Commissioners to review prior to the meeting.
· eComment
o Click the “Agenda & Minutes” icon on the homepage;
o Chose the meeting you want to comment on and click on
“eComment” in the last column; and
o Go to the item and click on the speech balloon marked
“Comment” to make your comment.
o To view all comments made on an item chose the
speech balloon to the left.
· Visit the “Request To Speak” page of the website at
<https://www.deltonafl.gov/city-commission/webforms/request-s
peak>
o Under the Commission Meetings tab
o Fill out the “Request To Speak” form - which will be
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submitted.
· Email: cityclerkdept@deltonafl.gov
<mailto:cityclerkdept@deltonafl.gov>
· Fax: 386-878-8501
All submitted comments will become part of the official City record, and
be attached to the meeting minutes. This is a fluid situation and as
procedures change, we will be sure to update you.
Attachments: Instructions for eComment
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK:
3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
4. BUSINESS:
A. Review of Fire Compensation.
Attachments: Firefighters - Deltona
Exhibit 8A.removed Part Time EEs^
1.FireDeptEdits
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time permitted, public comments shall be limited to items on
the agenda and shall not exceed two minutes. Please be courteous and respectful of
the views of others. Personal attacks on Commission members, City staff or members
of the public are not allowed, and will be ruled out of order by the Mayor.
6. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
7. ADJOURNMENT:
NOTE: If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he/she will need
a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he/she may need to ensure that
a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony
and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105).
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these
proceedings should contact the City Clerk, Joyce Raftery 48 hours in advance of
the meeting date and time at (386) 878-8500.
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