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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 07 10 City Commission Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 2000 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." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JUL Y 10,2000 PAGE 2 OF 13 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. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10.2000 PAGE 3 OF 13 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.' CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10, 2000 PAGE 4 OF 13 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. .:..:. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10, 2000 PAGE 5 OF 13 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. .:..:. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 6 OF 13 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. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 7 OF 13 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. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 8 OF 13 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. .:. .:. CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10.2000 PAGE 9 OF 13 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 CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 10 OF 13 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. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE II OF 13 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." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 12 OF 13 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. CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - JULY 10,2000 PAGE 13 OF 13 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 " - <. , .., ..,~ '~ '- -- ,... , August 14 NOTE: These mmutes were approved at the , 2000 City Commission Meeting.