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CASSELBERRY CITY COMbIISSION Minutes of March 28, 2016 — Regular Meeting Page 8 of 14 Proposal to Reorganize the Casselbery Police Department Introduction: Consideration to reorganize the Casselbeny Police Department by adding two (2) management positions with the title of Commander and reducing the number of authorized Sergeants by one from seven (7) to six (6) and the number of Corporal position/rank by one from seven (7) to six (6) is requested. Budget Impact: The cost of this proposal to add two (2) Commanders inclusive of benefits is estimated at approximately $216,881 annualized. This new cost will be mitigated by the reduction of the two (2) supervisor ranks. The elimination of one Sergeant position will save approximately $96,244 and the value of one Corporal rank is $2,932. Recognizing that the City must diligently work to control the growth of budget spending, it is proposed that one authorized patrol officer position now vacant remain unfilled and defunded until such time that the City Manager deems that it is in the City's best interest to refill the position. This staff reduction is estimated to save $64,102 annually. Further, the Department has budgeted much higher for the purchase of fuel than is needed.. Though the price of gasoline is volatile, it is still believed that $53,603 can be reallocated from the Supplies operating budget to balance this staff reorganization. Through the reallocation of already authorized budgeted funds, this proposed reorganization will have no budget impact. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Police Chief recommended approval to add the two (2) Commander positions to the Police Department and to reduce one (1) Sergeant and one (1) Corporal position/rank. K. Excuse Absence of Mayor Charlene Glancy Introduction: Due to illness in her family, Mayor Glancy has been called out of town and finds that she will be unable to attend the Commission meeting of March 28, 2016. She respectfully requests her Excuse of Absence be placed on the Consent Agenda for consideration. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address the Consent Agenda: 1. Mr. Mike Macaluso, 3172 Greenwood Street, spoke in opposition to Item 7H, Resolution 16- 2844, citing concerns about the cost of the proposed skate spot and stating he did not believe there was a need for it in the Casselton Drive area. 2. Ms. Kristie Macaluso, 3172 Greenwood Street, Winter Park, spoke in opposition to Item 7H, Resolution 16 -2844, expressing concerns with vandalism, traffic safety and parking issues in the area. 3. Mr. Daniel Doss, 3170 Greenwood Street, spoke in opposition to Item 7H, Resolution 16- 2844, also voicing concerns about potential traffic flow and parking issues which could be caused by the proposed narrowing of Casselton Drive. He also expressed concern about the ongoing vandalism in the community. 4. Ms. Monalisa Gomez, 1841 Bachman Way, spoke in opposition to Item 7H, Resolution 16- 2844, citing various issues including traffic flow and safety, noise, and her opinion that there would be other more appropriate locations for a skate spot in the City. 5. Ms. Sharon Miller, 3404 Hamlet Loop, spoke in opposition to Item 7H, Resolution 16 -2844, expressing concerns about the proposed location for the skate spot and traffic safety issues for children in the area.