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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1973 02 05 City Council Regular Minutes '2-73 - 16 .tL REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FEBRUARY 5, 1973 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Mayor Brown at 7:30 p. m. A pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Jordan. Roll Call: Mayor Granville Bro~m, present Attorney Thomas Freeman, present Vice-Mayor, Troy Piland, present Counc i lmen: Victor Miller, present Vicki Baker, present John Booth, present Cliff Jordan, present Motion was made by Councilman Jordan to correct the minutes of January 22, 1973, on the first motion to read "Motion was made by Councilman Piland to instruct the attorney to set up a public hearing for Feb. 19th with the modifications as discussed by Harlan Hanson to omit the commercial area and to include the paving of Tuskawilla Road." Seconded by Councilman Piland. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Jordan to correct the minutes of January 22, 1973, on page 2 to read as follows: "Councilman Miller distributed copies to all Council- men of the proposed wage and personnel increases for the police department." Seconded by Councilman Miller. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Jordan to approve the minutes of January 22, 1973 as corrected. Seconded by Councilman Baker. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Counc11~~n Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Jordan to approve the minutes of January 29th as circulated. Seconded by Councilman Booth. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. Health & Recreation Report, Councilman Booth reporting: Councilman Booth has been checking over the Recreation Area and will get to- gether with John Hall of Fla. Land Company to see what to do with the drainage problem. Plans are being made to restri~the existing courts, to put up heavy duty wire mesh net for the tennis courts and several other repairs. No expenditures were made in January. .- Zoning & Industrial Report, Councilman Piland reporting: The Planning & Zoning Board met on Jan. 22nd and tabled North Orlando Ranches, Section 8, 9 and 10 Paving & Drainage and Water & Sewerage until a letter is received from the City Engineer. Reg. Session, Feb. 5, 1973 cont. 72-73 - l6 Page 2 Road & Bridge Report. Councilman Jordan reporting: Bad holes developed on Tuskawilla Road and were corrected by the developer. Councilman Jordan wants a supply of coal patch kept available in order that Mr. Hansen can make immediate repairs. Mr. Jordan said some thought must be given to recutting the road right of ways in the Ranchlands; also the City is going to be needing equipment for repairing the roads. Councilman Jordan also discussed the letter from the County Engineer, William Bush regarding the signal modifications at u.S. Hwy. l7-92 and SR 434 to provide for left turn movements. The estimated tUne will be about April 15th. Police & Fire Report. Councilman Miller reporting: Councilman Miller read the monthly report of the Police Department. Council- man Miller recommended that Sidney F. Roesel be hired as a full tUne patrolman. Motion was made by Councilman Jordan that this be tabled until the next meeting so that we can have an opportunity to review the records of Mr. Roesel. Seconded by Councilman Baker. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, no; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, no; motion carried. Recount on the motion to table requested by Mr. Booth: Councilman Miller, no; Councilman Baker, no; Councilman Booth, no; Councilman Jordan, no; Councilman Piland, no; motion denied. - Motion was made by Councilman Miller that the Chief of Police be empowered to hire the personnel he desires if they are included in his budget. Seconded by Councilman Booth. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Council- man Piland, aye; motion carried. Councilman Miller read the letter of commendation of Patrolman Dick Hamm. Councilman Miller read the fire report for the month of January 1973, and also the letter from Cpt. lrwin Hunter regarding possible fire hazards at Sheoah apartments. The Fire Chief has requested that three men be allowed to attend the Fire Protection Course at Seminole Junior College. Upon completion, the City will refund their cost of books, etc. which will be approx~tely $70.00 per man. The letter from Mayor Grier of Casselberry was discussed. A straw vote by Council showed all efforts should be done through CALNO. Mayor's Report. Granville Brown reporting: Vicki Baker and Attorney Freeman are to be the Winter Springs representatives for the Animal Control Committee. .- Motion was made by Councilman Miller that Cliff Jordan be the Winter Springs representative to the l2th Annual Conference for City Officials and City Attorneys, March 9 and 10 in Jacksonville with an appropriation of $100.00 for expenses. Seconded by Councilman Booth. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Reg. Session, Feb. 5, 1973 cont. 72-73 - 16 Page 3 Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Miller that we authorize the Attorney to draw up a resolution stating our objections to the Mooney Bill. Seconded by Councilman Baker. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, aye; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. The preliminary plat of Section 9, Unit 2 and Section 7, Unit 2 are here in the office if anyone wishes to review them. Copies have been given to the Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman Jordan that all meetings of the City Council be official public meetings. Seconded by Councilman Baker. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Miller, no; Councilman Baker, aye; Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Jordan, aye; Councilman Piland, aye; motion carried. The next meeting will be February 19th. Congratulation to Mr. and Mrs. Jordan on the birth of their son. Motion was made by Councilman Baker to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilman Jordan. Motion carried. -" Respectfully submitted, :1J7~ /-- ~ ~i?J Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: -~~~-~~-/, Granville Brown Mayor -