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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 12, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 20 of 25 Liability/Auto/Property and within each department/division's worker's compensation accounts. The total proposed for adoption is $626,613. Additional funding will be required through a future budget amendment. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Administrative Services Director recommended approval of the renewal of the City's property and casualty insurance services with Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) in the amount of $685,587. Ratification of Appointment of Finance Director Introduction: Ratification of the City Manager's appointment of Gladymir Ortega as Finance Director for the City of Casselberry, effective November 1, 2022, and authorization for her employment to begin on September 19, 2022 is requested. Discussion: Current Finance Director Carol Conroy has announced her retirement from the City of Casselberry effective October 31, 2022. To allow for optimal transition of duties and responsibilities, Ms. Ortega will begin employment on September 19°i. She will work with Ms. Conroy until October 3 Pt to familiarize herself as to Casselberry procedures and policies. Upon ratification of her appointment by the City Commission, Ms. Ortega will officially assume her role as Finance Director on November 1, 2022. Budget Impact: Sufficient funding is provided for the remainder of FY 2022. Supplemental funding may need to be added by budget amendment to fully fund FY 2023. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended ratification of the appointment of Gladymir Ortega as Finance Director for the City of Casselberry, effective November 1, 2022, and authorization for her employment to begin on September 19, 2022. K. Excuse Absence of Commissioner Chad Albritton Introduction: Commissioner Chad Albritton has advised that he is unable to attend the September 12, 2022 Special and Regular City Commission meetings due to illness. He has respectfully requested that his Excuse of Absence be placed on the Consent Agenda for consideration. Audience Participation: The following individual came forward to address the Consent Agenda: 1. Bill Hufford, 527 Queens Mirror Circle, stated he would be interested in hearing more about the background and qualifications of Ms. Ortega, whose appointment as the City's Finance Director was on the Consent Agenda for ratification by the City Commission. No one else came forward to address the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Vice Mayor Aramendia moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Discussion: Commissioner Meadows stated that although there would be a future opportunity to do so, he