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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 03 03 City Council Regular Minutes f"', ~ <.!. .. 74-75 - 15 ~ REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MARCH 3, 1975 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Mayor Piland at 7:12 p. m. The invocation was given by Councilman Frank Durrance. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Van EEpoel. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Attorney Newman Brock, present Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present Councilmen: Irwin Hunter, present Frank Durrance, present John Daniels, present Irene Van Eepoel, present Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to approve the minutes of February 24, 1915 with the following corrections: on page 2, paragraph 1, change the date to February 26; and on page 2, third paragraph from the bottom, add after the words "financial condition"according to the financial reports through January. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Planning and Zoning Report, Councilman Hunter reporting: John Newsome, Secretary of the Zoning Board, reported that the Board has been reviewing the Codification and they will have some recommendations for standardizing the zoning ordinances in the near future. Councilman Hunter gave the Building Inspector's report of inspections made and fees collected for February 1975. r Councilman Hunter reported that Attorney Newman Brock, Mr. Ray Bradshaw and he went to inspect the amount of work that is being done by Western Land on their Crooked Creek Planned Unit Development. Attorney Brock is to research what constitutes "starting construction" and report back to Council next week. Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to adopt Ordinance No. 114 on the second reading, on the emergency basis as provided by ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that John Newsome be appointed to the Planning Commission as the representative from the Planning & Zoning Board. Seconded by Councilman Durrance. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel,that Sharon Patrick be appointed to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; / Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. r \ "- .-/ r". ~ Regular Session, March 3, 1975 Page 2 74-75 - l5 r' Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to nominate Charles Chute, l2l8 Swann Street as a citizen member to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to nominate Mr. Richard DeFazio as a citizen member to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Browning for Councilman Van Eepoel to be appointed to the Planning Commission as the Council representative. Seconded by Councilman Durrance. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Durrance to appoint Carol Alford to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilmart Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to nominate Walter Parkhurst to the Planning Commission. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; ~. Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that an organizational meeting be held by the Planning Commission on Friday, March 7, 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Finance Report, Councilman Durrance reporting: Councilman Durrance gave the monthly finance report, a copy of which is attached to the minutes. Motion was made by Councilman Durrance that we instruct the City Attorney to draw up an ordinance setting up a line coded budget for disbursing the $16,800.00 for the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, and also to amend the cash carryover. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. The disbursements that were required by the bank loan were discussed, a copy is attached to the minutes. r' Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we pay the outstanding bills to the architect and Aagaard Juergenson; that we repay the $810 to the General Fund; that we pay back to the bank $55,000.00 less whatever interest has accumulated; and the amount of $34,446.92 to pay for the remainder of the ~provements to the building and the balance to be invested in a building fund. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, no; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. \ \" ~ / -- I'""'" ~ ~;gu~~r Session, March J, 1975 Page 3 74-75 - 15 Fire Department Report, Councilman Daniels reporting: Chief Holzman reported that a copy of the Fire Dept. report has been distributed to all Councilmen and a copy is on file at the City Hall. Fire Chief Holzman ~ reported that a total of $1,035.72 had been collected by the Volunteer Fire Dept. for the Cerebral Palsy campaign. Chief Holzman also reported that the Fire Dept. is now on a 24-hour shift. Mayor Piland discussed the letter from the County regarding the Interlocal Mutual Fire Aid Agreement between the County and the City; after discussion, Council felt it was their move. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City Clerk request in a letter, that the firm of Mixon Auto Parts, 222 Magnolia Avenue, Sanford, Florida establish an account for the City. Letter should indicate that a valid purchase order is to be presented for each item obtained from the firm. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the pay schedule distributed to Council for the Fire Department be approved. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, no; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Fire Chief be paid at an annual rate of $8800.00, as authorized in the Fire Department Pay Schedule effective 3/4/75. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. ~ Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City enter into a contract with Central Florida Mack Trucks, Inc. for the purchase of a fire pumper as bid by them in accordance with our advertised specifications. All items in the specifica- tions, except as noted changed in the bid proposal must be as specified. Amended bid price (to include specified equipment not included in the initial bid) is $46,629.00. We are also exercising our option to buy as a part of this purchase an additional 800 feet of 2~ inch fire hose to equip this vehicle with 2,000 feet of 2~ inch hose at an additional cost of $1,367.00. Total cost to the city: $47,996.00, to be paid $4,799.70 (10%) with order and the balance within 30 days after acceptance. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aYe; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Public Works Department Report, Councilman Van Eepoe1 reporting: Councilman Van Eepoe1 reported a total of 424 man hours were spent; they put in signs; they put in work on the trailer in putting a new door and new steps; re-wired trailer lights on the truck; worked on police cars and set up a maintenance schedule. Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoe1 that we authorize expenditure of no more than $800 for tools for the public works department. Seconded by Councilman Daniels, discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. ~ '\ \'''- /' I'""'" .""" Regular Session, March 3, 1975 Page 4 74-75 - 15 ~ Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel recommending Mr. Fred Roberts as the Public Works Director. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, no; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Police Department Report, Councilman Browning reporting: A copy of the monthly Police Department report is on file at City Hall, which also includes the report of the Animal Control Officer. Motion was made by Councilman Browning that the proposed walkway-bike route to the school be approved and implemented at the earliest possible time. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Browning that we pu~chase the MR7 radar unit by a budget shift of $2,385 from L. C. 206 fuel to L.C. 435, Machinery and Equipment and to include the agreement binder. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. /""". Motion was made by Councilman Browning that the law firm of Newman Brock be appointed City Prosecutor. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Browning that we purchase 20 chairs from George Stuart not to exceed $100.00 and to be charged to the Office Budget. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Councilman Browning reported that a Citizen's Advisory Board is being formed. Motion was made by Councilman Browning to instruct the Chief of Police to buy 3,000 gallons of gas from our present source. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Bro,~ing, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to accept the bid of Cass~noblock Insurance Agency in the amount of $11,694.00 plus the premium of $306.00 for the Inland Marine insurance form known as an equipment floater, coverage would be all-risk, including theft and the Umbrella insurance policy in the amount of $675.00. Seconded by Councilman Durrance. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. r". Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City assume the responsibility for the Community Association Building located in Sunshine Park and through this assumption that the title and ownership of the building will revert to the City. Seconded by Councilman Durrance. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. ~ ,-. """ r Regular Session, March 3, 1975 Page 5 74-75 - l5 Mayor Piland reported that the CALNO Meeting has been postponed until March l2th at Altamonte Springs. The Resolution from Altamonte Springs regarding unemployment compensation is to be studied by Council and this will be on the agenda for next week. Mayor Piland read the letter that Attorney Brock wrote to the County putting them on notice. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels instructing the City Attorney to draft a resolution to petition the County to identify services rendered specifically for the benefit of properties and residents residing within the municipality of Winter Springs. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman HUnter, aye; Councilman Durrance, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Councilman Hunter asked Council to consider Civil Service for City employees; and Mayor Piland set up a committee of Councilman Hunter and Councilman Durrance to make recommendations to Council. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, r ~au,r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: r