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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1997 02 24 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 24, 1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor David McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present COMMISSIONERS: Larry Conniff, present (arrived 7:00p.m.) Michael Blake, present John Langellotti, present Cindy Gennell, present Mayor Partyka announced one agenda change and that was an Add-On by the City Manager and also a Resolution under the Mayor's Office. Approval of Minutes of February 10. 1997: Mayor Partyka stated that on page 6, where it states Mayor Partyka asked ..... since the developer met his part of the bargain. It should state "....since the developer did not meet his part of the bargain". Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve the minutes of February 10,1997, with the amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka presented Resolutions of appreciation to AI Becker for his service on the Board of Adjustment; Tom Brown for his service on the B.O.W.S. Board; and Art Hoffmann for his service on the Board of Trustees. Those not present to receive their Resolutions were: John F. Bush for his service as Mayor; John Ferring for his service as Commissioner; Brian Fricke for his service on the Board of Trustees and David Hopkins for his service on the Planning and Zoning Board. PUBLIC INPUT AI Partington, 1456 Mt. Laurel Drive, spoke on Tuscawilla Parcel 7. RolfUtegaard, 797 Austin Court, spoke on behalf of the Wedgewood Tennis Villas Homeowners Association, with regards to the Tuscawilla Country Club issue. Wayne Nelson, 1104 Winged Foot Circle, spoke on the Tuscawilla Country Club issue. Mel Glickman, 703 Aberdeen Court, Chairman of the Commerce & Industry Development Board, requested $800.00 for the 2nd Business Breakfast hosted by the C.I.D.B. to be held on March 19, 1997. Mayor Partyka stated he will discuss this under his seat. Relwlar Medin2 City Commission Februarv 24. 1997 96-97-09 Pa2e 2 REGULAR AGENDA Community Development Department A. Requests the Commission hold a Second Reading and Public Hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 647 to change the future land use designation of a 9.9 acre "Button" parcel located at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Tuskawilla Road. PURPOSE: to hold a Public Hearing and Second Reading to adopt Ordinance No. 647 changing the future land use designation from County "Suburban Estate Residential" to City "Lower Density Residential" of a recently annexed 9.9 acre parcel located on the north side of the Winter Springs High School property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Orange Avenue and Tuskawilla Road: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 647 by title only. Mayor Partyka closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing on Ord. 647; Mayor Partyka asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Ord. 647. No one wished to speak on Ord. 647. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to approve Ord. 647, the "Button" parcel, 9.9 acres from County Suburban Estates to City Lower Density Residential, based on the findings in consideration of the Staff. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. Community Development Department B. Requests the Commission hold a Second Reading and Public Hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 648 to change the zoning designation of the 9.9 acre "Button" parcel located at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Tuskawilla Road. PURPOSE: to hold a Public Hearing and Second Reading to adopt Ordinance No. 648 changing the zoning designation from County A-I "Agriculture" (IDU/acre) to City R-IA "One-Family Dwelling District" (8,000 sq.ft. minimum lot size) of a recently annexed 9.9 acre parcel located on the north side of the Winter Springs High School property at the southwest corner of the intersection of Orange Avenue and Tuskawilla Road: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 648 by title only. Mayor Partyka closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing; Mayor Partyka asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on Ord. 648. No one wished to speak on Ord. 648. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to approve Ordinance 648. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. City Manager C. Requesting the Commission to consider adopting Resolution No. 814 making the International City Management Retirement Trust 457 Deferred Compensation Investment Alternatives available to City employees. PURPOSE: to provide employees with more 457 Deferred Compensation Reeular Meetine City Commission February 24.1997 96-97-09 Paee 3 investment alternatives: Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to adopt Resolution 814 making International City Management Retirement Trust 457 Deferred Comp Plan available for employees of the City. and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution 814 by title only. City Manager D. Commission consideration of approval of Resolution No. 815 repealing Resolution No. 740 establishing certain rules for the conduct of business. PURPOSE: for the Commission to consider approval of Resolution No. 815: Discussion on Resolution No. 815. It was determined that this item will be tabled until the March 10, 1997 meeting; the City Manager and City Attorney will add language to the Resolution. City Manager E. Requesting Commission approve the terms and conditions of an agreement with the Winter Springs Professional Firefighters Union lA.F.F. Local 3296 subject to formal ratification by the City Commission and the Union; and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Commission: Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve the terms and conditions of the agreement with the Winter Springs Professional Firefighters Union I.A.F.F. Local 3296 subject to formal ratification by the City Commission and the Union and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. VOTE: Commission.er Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff. Motion passes. Manager McLemore mentioned that the Union has voted to ratified this agreement. City Manager F. Requesting the Commission to hold a Public Hearing and consider approval of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 649 providing for a new Franchise Agreement with Browning-Ferris Industries for the provision of Solid Waste Collection Services. PURPOSE: to approve a new Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with B.F.I.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 649 by title only. Mayor Partyka closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Partyka asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this Ordinance. Art Hoffinann, 1436 Mt. Laurel Drive, gave the Commission a report on Solid Waste Collection from Reeular Meetine City Commission Februarv 24. 1997 96-97-09 Paee 4 other areas in Florida and also asked why doesn't the City go out for bid for the Solid Waste Collection Franchise. Ken Haines, 1115 Aloha Court, spoke regarding the commercial effect and asked why the City doesn't go out for bid on the Solid Waste Collection Franchise. Harold Scott, 911 Augusta National Boulevard, spoke about an incident regarding trash collection in the Tuscawilla area last week. Discussion. Manager McLemore gave the Commission a table showing the rate staying level over nme years. Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve Ord. 649. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner GenneU: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. City Manager - Add-On G. Requesting the Commission give approval for the purchase of two additional Police vehicles. PURPOSE: to gain approval of the Commission to purchase two new police vehicles to replace two existing vehicles with high-mileage and high maintenance costs: Manager McLemore gave his presentation. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve the purchase of two new police vehicles as depicted in Item G. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Mayor's Office - Add-On H. Resolution No. 813 - expressing appreciation to Jackie Giesler for her service on the Commerce and Industry Development Board: Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve Resolution 813 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. VOTE: Commissioner McLeod: nay; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 813 by title only. I. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher: Attorney Kruppenbacher stated as in relating to the issues involving the Tuscawilla Country Club; we are awaiting results of surveys, and said we are having aerial surveys done. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he received a letter dated February 19, 1997, to Mr. Houck, the City's Building Official from Florida Country Clubs Inc., Tuscawilla Land Co., signed Jim Mikes, enclosing a check Resmlar Meetine City Commission February 24. 1997 96-97-09 Paee 5 for $25.00 for a sign permit fee. Mr. Mikes wants to put the sign east of their eastern driveway to the Club House and five foot south of the right-of-way of Winter Springs Boulevard. Attorney Kruppenbacher said what is occurring at this time, as he understands it, the City Attorney and his co-counsel has been given unanimous direction by the Mayor and Commission and City Manager to engage in a thorough legal and planning analysis of the issue. Attorney Kruppenbacher said when all of the information is together he and Attorney McIntosh will render the best possible opinions that they can on the issues that they have been asked to address. 1. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore: Manager McLemore said there was some discussion about information that was in the Oviedo Voice, relative to annexation proposals and considerations by the Oviedo City Commission, relative to further annexation up Red Bug Road. Manager McLemore said he has received some feed-back on that from some Commissioners; and has been asked to comment on this tonight. Manager McLemore said what we know at this point in time is only what has been said in the newspaper. Mr. Grimms, Community Development Coordinator, showed the Commission on a map the City limits and the City of Oviedo's limits. Discussion. Manager McLemore proposed to the Commission to have a joint meeting between the City's Commission and Staff and the City of Oviedo's Commission and Staff to discuss annexation plans. Discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission to have the City Manager set up a joint meeting with the City of Oviedo Commission and Staff within the next 30 days. K. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: No Report. L. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff: No Report. M. Commission Seat II - Michael Blake: Commissioner Blake stated he attended the opening day ceremonies for the Little League at Central Winds Park and said the fields were in perfect condition. Commissioner Blake stated that the backstop is bent on Field #2 at Trotwood Park and asked the City Manager to look into this. Commissioner Blake mentioned that it has been brought to his attention that there was some concern on the Commission regarding the Solid Waste Contract that he has conversations with other haulers prior to that contract being finalized. Commissioner Blake stated that he made a statement that he had contact with another hauler and said it was not until this evening that it was brought to his attention that prior to him being on the Commission, the Commission had agreed (not through resolution) through consensus that they would not talk and discuss new contract terms with any other Relwlar Meetin2 Citv Commission Februarv 24.1997 96-97-09 Pa2e 6 haulers during the negotiation process. Commissioner Blake said since it was not in the form of a Resolution, he had no way of knowing that (other than being present at the particular meeting). Commissioner Blake stated to the Commission to rest assure that in the event that the Commission agrees on anything like that and he is aware of it that he will not have contact or conversation with any other hauler or anyone that the City may be in negotiations with, for or against. Commissioner Blake also stated that the flags in front of City Hall and in front of the Senior Center need to be replaced and asked the City Manager to check into that. N. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti asked the City Manager to look into the condition of the ball fields at the Senior Center that they were in bad need of maintenance. O. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: Commissioner Gennell stated that the City of Winter Springs is hosting the March Meeting of CALNO on March 5, 1997, in the Police Department's Training Room and invited the Mayor and Commission to attend. P. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka: Mayor Partyka thanked the Commissioners who attended the opening day of the Little League. Mayor Partyka stated that the Mayor's Breakfast will be held on March 8, 1997, and will either be held at Winding Hollow or Arbor Glenn. Mayor Partyka discussed the Commerce & Industry Development's request. Discussion. It was determined that the Breakfast will be postponed until a later date. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Mayor Partyka called to order an Emergency Meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Partyka stated that the Workshop scheduled for this evening will be postponed due to a delay in data coming to the City. Discussion. It was determined that the Commission will hold a workshop on March 3, 1997 to review the 434 Visioning Draft; and the Commission will hold a Workshop on March 10, 1997, after the Regular Meeting for the purpose of reviewing the telecommunications Ordinance. The Emergency Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ~S~~~~)f.~~ ~. Hopki s, City Clerk