City Commission Workshop

City of Deltona 2345 Providence Blvd. Deltona, FL 32725 Minutes City Commission Workshop Monday, October 9, 2023 5:30 PM Deltona Commission Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Avila. 2. ROLL CALL – CITY CLERK: Present: 6 - Commissioner Avila-Vazquez Commissioner Colwell Commissioner JodyLee Commissioner McCool Vice Mayor Bradford Mayor Avila Absent: 1 - Commissioner Burbank 3. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: 4. BUSINESS: A. Discussion re: The Commission’s specific role and responsibilities of the City Manager Selection Committee - Glenn Whitcomb, City Manager (386) 878-8858. The Interim City Manager gave a brief description of the City Manager search timeline and the roles and responsibilities of the Commission and the City Manager Selection Committee. Mayor Avila asked for clarification regarding Sunshine Law and the City Attorney went through a brief description of the Sunshine Laws, specifically who can talk to whom and when. The Commission discussed qualifications, a joint meeting with the selection committee, outside candidates, and the application process. The Mayor requested that a joint meeting be scheduled to allow the Commission and the City Manager Selection Committee to meet in compliance with the Sunshine Law and the Commission concurred. B. Update on Public Works and Utilities - Phyllis Wallace, Public City of Deltona Page 1 Printed on 10/18/2023 City Commission Workshop Minutes October 9, 2023 Works/Deltona Water (386) 878-8965. The Acting Public Works Director gave a brief overview of the current building projects and Public Works projects within the City. The Commission, the Interim City Manager and staff discussed rezoning, projects, the Thalita project, the Enrico Ridge project, homelessness, the permitting process, fining builders, crime, false advertising, informational meetings, meter replacements, the Providence Trail, the Theresa Basin study, the Alexander Avenue project, the extent of Commission authority, the Lakeshore project, new private businesses, obtaining BTRs (Business Tax Receipts), accountability, subpar materials, multi-family and commercial development on MLK Boulevard, future land use, the Lake Baton stormwater pump station and forcemain replacement project, meter reading software, high water bills, empowering residents, Deltona TPO (Transportation Planning Organization) projects, Lake Helen-Osteen road flooding, water meter tower timeline, Lakeshore Community Center staffing, sanitary sewer timeline, property acquisitions, the Live Local Act (SB 102), home rule, pre-application meetings, foliage near The Center, affordable housing, profiting developers, shrinking the tax base, building material standards and requirements, eco-friendly building, political motivations, and the Comprehensive Plan. Deltona Water Customer Service Supervisor gave a brief explanation of the new utility billing software. The Commission, the Interim City Manager and staff discussed visible water consumption rates, transparency, the meter reader antenna array system, meter project timeline, Deltona Water phone system, volume of calls, inability to reach a representative, the Duke Energy app, usage thresholds, consumption notifications, processing fees, online payment fees, incentives for auto-pay enrollment, disconnected accounts, paperless billing, processing fee legalities, a Deltona Water app, keeping promises, and linking bank accounts. Mayor Avila opened the public comments. Terri Ellis and Adam Vazquez addressed the City Commission. Mayor Avila closed the public comments. C. Discussion re: The City hosting a 5K run in February - Glenn Whitcomb, City Manager (386) 878-8858. The Marketing & Events Coordinator and the Code Compliance Supervisor gave a brief presentation of a proposed 5K run working in conjunction with Run High Racing and funded by sponsorships with funds donated to the American Heart Association. The Commission concurred to allow staff to begin planning and promoting the 5k run to be held on February 24th, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. at Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex. City of Deltona Page 2 Printed on 10/18/2023 City Commission Workshop Minutes October 9, 2023 5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: The Interim City Manager addressed a request by Commissioner Avila-Vazquez to host an interfaith prayer service for the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine at City Hall on October 18th at 6 PM in the Commission Chambers and the Commission concurred. The Interim City Manager spoke about hiring a temp agency to fill the vacancy of the Human Resources Director until the position is filled. The Interim City Manager spoke about the software and security update for EnerGov that will put the Code Compliance and Building Departments offline on October 13th at 3:00 p.m. but, noted the departments would still be available by phone. 6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. ______________________________ Joyce Raftery, CMC, MMC, CITY CLERK City of Deltona Page 3 Printed on 10/18/2023