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I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of July 10, 2000 of the City Commission was called to order by
Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:45 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal
Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., absent
Commissioner David W. McLeod, present
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
II. PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Bruce Bower, 221 Shore Road, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke about the proposed
First Baptist church to possibly be built near 434 and Shore Road egress. Mr. Bower also
stated that he was inquiring about the status of a petition that he had submitted a few
weeks ago requesting that traffic "interrupters" be added along Shore Road.
Manager McLemore stated that Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Public WorksfUtility
Department Director was working on this, and that "I'll check on it for you."
Commissioner David W. McLeod suggested that the recently purchased "speed sign" be
placed on Shore Road to "Find out what the average speed is" and the traffic count along
Shore Road.
Commissioner Michael S. Blake asked if we have the minutes from two or three years
ago when this matter was previously discussed; and that those minutes be provided when
applicable. Manager McLemore said that he would check on this. Commissioner Blake
added, that "I just want to make sure we're consistent, all the way back, to every action
the Commission may have or may not have taken." Commissioner Blake then added,
"What I am asking for is - I would like to see the particulars of what exactly the
Commission did do or did not do."
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Mr. Brian Bolton, 1629 Wood Duck Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: asked that no
changes be made to the Little League contract.
Mayor Partyka closed "Public Input. "
III. CONSENT
CONSENT
A. Mayor Paul P. Partyka And The City Manager
Asking That The City Commission Of The City Of Winter Springs Consider
Resolution Number 2000-21 From The Humane Society Of Seminole County, Inc.
Requesting Our Support.
CONSENT
B. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manllger To Execute The
City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs
Basketball League.
CONSENT
C. Parks And Recreation Department
The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The City Of
Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs Grizzlies
(Football).
CONSENT
D. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs
Futball Club, Inc., An Affiliate Of Central Florida United Soccer Club.
CONSENT
E. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs
Soccer Club.
CONSENT
F. ParksAnd Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs
Little League.
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CONSENT
G. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Approve Resolution Number 2000-20
Establishing Fees To Be Paid By Individuals Or Groups Of Youth And Adult
Activities For Exclusive Use Of Fields At Central Winds Park, Trotwood Park,
Sunshine Park And Grizzly Field Perc Pond.
CONSENT
H. Office Of The Mayor
Resolution Number 2000-22, A Resolution Of The City Of Winter Springs, Florida,
Expressing Appreciation To Dennis Norsesian For His Service On The Oak Forest
Wall And Beautification District Advisory Committee.
CONSENT
I. Finance Department
Requesting The Commission Approve Resolution Number 2000-19 To Proceed With
The Non-Ad Valorem Tax Assessment For Streetlighting Within The Country Club
Village Subdivision.
CONSENT
J. Office Of The City Clerk
Resubmittal Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of May 8, 2000 For
Approval.
CONSENT
K. Office Of The City Clerk
Resubmittal Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of May 22, 2000 For
Approval.
"MAYOR, I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT ITEM 'G,' CONSENT BE
MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
,
VOTE:
AYE: BLAKE/MILLER/GENNELL/McLEOD.
MOTION CARRIED.
"I'LL MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA - LESS ITEM "G."
MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
Attorney Garganese stated that "Starting with Item 'B,' it's the contract with the Winter
Springs Basketball League, paragraph 8.1 regarding collection of registration fees - that
should read, 'On or after August 1 s" 2000.' It simply reads, 'After August 1 s" 2000. ",
Attorney Garganese then said, "I would recommend the same change to the Grizzlies
contract, although it's a retroactive contract - it should read 'On or after June 1 s" 2000.'
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Then with respect to Item 'F' - the Winter Springs Little League contract, in that contract
it specifically requires the Little League to make a $6,000.00 - approximately a
$6,000.00 donation for the batting cages. That item is coming up later on in your
Agenda, whether you want to even go ahead and construct the batting cages. If you
decide at the later Agenda Item, that you do not want to construct the batting cages, then I
would remove that '$6,000.00 donation' language."
"MAYOR, I WOULD LIKE TO AMEND THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, LESS ITEMS 'G' AND 'F;' SUBJECT TO FURTHER
COMMENTS." MOTION.
Attorney Garganese then stated that regarding "Item 'I,' regarding the Country Club
Village Non-Ad Valorem Tax Assessment Resolution, this Section 7, 'Conflicts' - you
should strike the word 'Ordinances. ",
Commissioner Blake stated, "... What I was trying to say was to amend the Motion to
approve the Consent Agenda, less items 'F' and 'G', subject to comments by Staff and
the Attorney."
Mayor Partyka stated, that "Since Mr. Garganese did not really have a chance to
speak..." - Mayor Partyka suggested that a new Motion be made; and added, "We'll find
the Motion out of order initially."
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL STATED, "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE
CONSENT AGENDA, LESS ITEMS 'F' AND 'G.'"
COMMISSIONER BLAKE ASKED, "WAS THAT TO ACCEPT THE REMARKS
OF STAFF?"
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL STATED, "YES. YES, INCORPORATING THE
COMMENTS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY." MOTION. SECOND.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: McLEOD/GENNELLIMILLER/BLAKE.
MOTION CARRIED.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED AS FOLLOWS. .:..:.
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IV. INFORMATIONAL
INFORMATIONAL
A. Community Development Department - Planning Division
Informs The City Commission That It Has Researched The Issue Of Requiring A
Minimum Distance Between Convenience Stores.
INFORMATIONAL
C. Community Development Department
Wishes To Inform The Commission On The Status Of The Joint Transportation
Enhancement Project And The Office Of Greenways And Trails Land Acquisition
Program.
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked that information on an upcoming meeting (to be held in
Ocala) on July 27th, 2000 be provided to the Commission.
INFORMATIONAL
D. Parks And Recreation Department
Notifying The City Commission Of The Status Of The Florida Recreational
Development Assistance Program Grant Regarding Trotwood Park.
Mayor Partyka suggested that even though this Item was informational, some kind of
action was preferred, and said "But, in the future, we have to make this very clear that
there are no action steps under 'InformationaL'"
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
ITEM WAS AGAIN DISCUSSED. .:. .:.
INFORMATIONAL
C. Community Development Department
Wishes To Inform The Commission On The Status Of The Joint Transportation
Enhancement Project And The Office Of Greenways And Trails Land Acquisition
Program.
Commissioner Miller also asked for information on the upcoming meeting (to be held in
Ocala) on July 2ih, 2000.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
ITEM WAS NEXT DISCUSSED. .:..:.
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INFORMATIONAL
B. Community Development Department - Planning Division
Informs The City Commission That It Has Researched The Issue Of Requiring
Lighting Standards At Convenience Stores.
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked that lighting and glare standards be considered for parking
lots and the streets.
Deputy Mayor Gennell encouraged Staff to look at the shopping center which ''Napoli's
Restaurant" is in, during the evening hours to see their "parking lot lighting."
Mayor Partyka stated, "I'm looking for a Motion to approve the Informational Agenda?"
"SO MOVED." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
YOTE:
AYE: MILLER/GENNELL/BLAKElMcLEOD.
MOTION CARRIED.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Consider The First Reading Of Ordinance 2000-20
Dealing With The Removal And Destruction Of Signs On Rights-Of-Ways.
Mayor Partyka said, "Need a Motion for 'Title' only"
"SO MOYED." MOTION. SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: McLEOD/BLAKE/MILLER/GENNELL.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Partyka opened the "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
The "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item was closed.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2000-20 - AND TO MOVE
IT TO SECOND READING." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
AYE: GENNELL/MILLERlMcLEOD/BLAKE.
MOTION CARRIED.
VI. REGULAR
REGULAR
A. Deleted.
REGULAR
B. Community Development Department - Land Development Division
Presents To The Commission A Request To Accept Rhoden Lane For Public
Ownership And Maintenance. It Is Further Requested That The Requirement For
Sidewalks Be Waived For This Street.
Discussion.
Mr. John Reynolds, American Civil Engineering Company: commented on the roads.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: GENNELL/BLAKE/McLEOD/MILLER.
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
C. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The Commission To Consider The Sign Permit Process.
(This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed Until The August 14, 2000 Regular City
Commission Meeting.)
REGULAR
D. Community Department - Land Development Division
Presents To The Commission For Their Action The Request Of CENTEX For
Approval To Record The Replat Of Lots 13 And 14 Of Parks tone Unit 1.
Discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: BLAKE/McLEOD/MILLER/GENNELL.
MOTION CARRIED.
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Discussion.
REGULAR
E. City Manager
Requests The Commission Approve An Agreement Between IDC Calhoun, Inc. A
Georgia Corporation (The James Doran Company) And The City Of Winter
Springs Relative To The Town Center Code.
Manager McLemore stated that as no agreement has been drafted as there are a few
issues to still be worked out, and "All the parties agreed to bring it back to the next
Commission meeting."
REGULAR
F. Park And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Consider Needed Improvements And Change
Order No. 3 To The Parks Improvement Program To Amend The 1999 Revenue
Bond Issue To Provide For Additional Funding.
Tape IISide B
Commissioner Blake asked if this area will be lit, and Manager McLemore stated, "Yes."
Commissioner Blake then asked if an "Emergency Call Box" could be added. Manager
McLemore stated that we could look into this.
Commissioner Blake spoke of his concern with taking money from the "Village Walk"
project, and asked for an update on the time line of this project.
Commissioner Miller added, "I just wanted to go on record that I am going to hold him to
making sure that we have the funds, next year, for Traffic Calming and also for the -
'Village Walk' program, which also is very important to me. I support the athletic
program, but ifit's going to result in the delay ofa lot of other issues, for areas that are of
importance to the City, I think that would be very regrettable."
"MAYOR, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND CHANGES FOR THE PARK CHANGE
ORDER, PRIORITY '1' AND PRIORITY '2.'" MOTION. SECOND.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: McLEOD/MILLERlGENNELL/BLAKE.
MOTION CARRIED.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM WAS
PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 'F' AND WAS HEARD
ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. .:. .:.
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Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Execute The
City Of Winter Springs Recreation Program Agreement With The Winter Springs
Little League.
"MAYOR, I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE ITEM
FORMERLY KNOWN AS CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 'F', IN TERMS OF THE
AGREEMENT WITH WINTER SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE." MOTION.
SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: GENNELL/BLAKE/McLEOD/MILLER.
MOTION CARRIED.
.:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM WAS
PREVIOUSLY LISTED AS CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 'G' AND WAS HEARD
ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. .:. .:.
Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Approve Resolution Number 2000-20
Establishing Fees To Be Paid By Individuals Or Groups Of Youth And Adult
Activities For Exclusive Use Of Fields At Central Winds Park, Trotwood Park,
Sunshine Park And Grizzly Field Perc Pond.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" - (FORMERLY CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 'G')
"ITEM 'G' WITH THE FEE SCHEDULE SHOWN UNDER 'SCENARIO 3',
WHICH WAS THE PARTNERSHIPS AND FEE SCHEDULES." MOTION.
SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: McLEOD/GENNELLIBLAKE/MILLER.
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Miller asked if we could get a brief report on recent attendance.
REGULAR
G. City Manager
Requests The Commission To Review The Preliminary Budget And Budget Message
And Schedule Budget Workshop Dates.
Commissioner Blake asked that a computer file of the budget, be available at the Budget
Workshops. Manager McLemore replied that that would be "No problem."
Commissioner McLeod inquired if any of the utility departments "Do they ever deal with
any of the farmers up around Sanford, and so forth, where they actually haul the sludge
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and put it right into the fields?" Manager McLemore replied that, "We don't, I don't
know if the contractors do or do not. I'd have to find that out for you."
Commissioner Blake suggested that if you are going to use bar charts, you ought to have
both years on one chart." Manager McLemore replied, "We can do that."
The Commission decided to hold the first two Workshops dealing with the budget on
Monday, July 1 th, and Tuesday, July 18th. Both Workshops will begin at 5:00 p.m. If
additional Workshops are required, the Commission would hold the back-up Workshops
on Tuesday, July 25t\ 2000 and Wednesday, July 26th, 2000.
Commissioner Blake then added, "I would like to see the Department Heads 'red-lined'
lists and hear from them if there was something in particular - if we were able to find
some revenues to trade something off, to have them, let us know, what maybe their top
one or two items might be, and why."
VII. REPORTS
REPORTS
A. City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
No report.
REPORTS
B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore
Manager McLemore will provide the Commission with a written update on the "Village
Walk" project, with the anticipated completion date.
Manager McLemore explained that a debriefing on the "Fourth of July" festivities had
been done, and he asked for any comments that the Commission might have.
Manager McLemore informed the Commission that "We are on the street for Liability
Insurance. We've been advised by the League they probably will not renew our
insurance, because of our experience - mainly the 'Mikes' issue."
Manager McLemore then advised members of the Commission of an issue between the
tenants and our 50l(c)3 management entity regarding the relocation of tenants, and
possible related costs. Manager McLemore may come to the Commission at the next
meeting, and provide additional information regarding this matter.
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REPORTS
C. City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk, Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces asked the Commission if they would prefer that a
letter accompany each of the awards for the Advisory Board and Committee Members
who were unable to attend the recent dinner that was held in their behalf. It was agreed
that we would give a verbal thank you to each of the Board and Committee Members, as
was done last year.
REPORTS
D. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell
Deputy Mayor Gennell inquired about our "Littering" Ordinance.
Tape 2/Side B
The consensus of the Commission was that something be brought back to the
Commission, on this issue.
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked about Code Enforcement Staffing, "Did we already put
them in place, all at once, out of this past year's budget?" Manager McLemore identified
the four current Code Enforcement Staff members.
Deputy Mayor Gennell inquired about the "Telecommunications - the 7 percent tax.
Isn't that the one that we raised up higher in anticipation that the legislature would do
thus and so, and then we might possibly come back and revisit it."
Deputy Mayor Gennell added, "As far as the budget goes, the only thing I would be
really looking for this year in there, is - some appropriation toward the swimming pools
that we've discussed."
REPORTS
E. Commission Seat V - David W. McLeod
No report.
REPORTS
F. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller
Commissioner Miller asked on the status of the Gas station on Hayes Road.
Also pertaining to Hayes Road, Commissioner Miller stated, "Someone went down
Hayes Road, last week, and removed 20 full-grown trees, from the right-of-way, right
along Hacienda Village." Commissioner Miller said, "I'd like the City Manager to get to
the bottom of this."
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REPORTS
G. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake
Commissioner Blake acknowledged that Manager McLemore had already addressed the
"Village Walk" project.
Commissioner Blake added that the "Fourth of July" fireworks were only thirteen (13)
minutes long.
Commissioner Blake inquired as to the status of "No smoking" in Parks, specifically
around the ball fields, and the soccer fields during games." Commissioner Blake asked
what the policy was two years ago, and what it is currently, and "If we don't, I would like
to see something brought back."
Regarding the Water Rate studies, specifically concerning stormwater and reclaimed,
where do we stand on those?" Commissioner Blake added, "I would like to find out
where we're going to be on that - as soon as possible."
Commissioner Blake then commented on the reclaimed system along Seneca Boulevard,
which had a break last week. Commissioner Blake asked, "Do we have to cover the costs
on this, or does the contractor give us any sort of warranty on the system?"
Commissioner Blake added, "I know we're spending a lot of time and money out there,
and I'd like to make sure that we get coverage on that, if possible."
REPORTS
H. Commission Seat III - Edward Martinez, Jr.
Absent.
REPORTS
I. Office of the Mayor - Paul P. Partyka
Mayor Partyka spoke about working with members of the School Board on our
"downtown" situation. Mayor Partyka reminded the Commission about the meeting
scheduled for July 17th, at 3:30 p.m.
Mayor Partyka mentioned that the Private Business Association of Seminole County, will
be held this Friday, at the Ramada Inn, beginning at 7:45 am. The Agenda will include
the "Annual State of the Cities" address.
Mayor Partyka also asked about the "Open House" scheduled for July the 13th, at the
Mayor of Oviedo's residence.
Mayor Partyka mentioned a meeting he had with FDOT, regarding the possibility of
getting a signal at Vistawilla and State Road 434.
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Mayor Partyka asked about the status of polo shirts. Deputy Mayor Gennell asked to see
what style was suggested. Mayor Partyka added, "We'll have Andrea show you a
picture." Commissioner Miller also asked to see the proposed selection.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
"I MOVE TO ADJOURN." MOTION. SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
AYE: MILLER/BLAKE/GENNELL/McLEOD.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Partyka adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted By: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk
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NOTE: These mmutes were approved at the
, 2000 City Commission Meeting.