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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975 05 19 City Council Regular Minutes r r r r :1 74-75 - 25 . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINrER SPRINGS MAY 19. 1975 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs. Florida was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Attorney Newman Brock. Th~ pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland. present Attorney Newman Brock. present Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. present Councilmen: Irwin Hunter. present Frank Durrance. ,bsent John Daniels. present Irene Van Eepoel. absent Donald Browning. present Motion was made by Councilman Browning to approve the minutes of May 12. 1975 as amended. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. In discussion. the following corrections were made: page 2. paragraph 3. add the words "lock orll between the words"to and inside". Page 2. next to last paragraph. change the word "Zayre' s" to Sanford. On Page 3. 5th paragraph from the bottom, motion made by Councilman Daniels, fourth sentence insert the word "in" after the words "Construction Corporation and that". Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, absent; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland read the letter of resignation from Councilman Frank Durrance. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to accept the resignation of Frank Durrance with regrets. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Councilman Daniels nominated Mr. Bob Williams and Councilman Browning nominated Ernest Hendrix to fill the position left vacant by Frank Duraance's resignation. Attorney Brock read Section 2, the amended portion for the second readi18 of Ordinance No. 118. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 118. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 119, Streets and Sidewalks. Attorney Brock read Ordinance No. 119 in its entirety. Councilman Daniels asked for the following to be added to Section 7: "Prior to a permit being issued for new street or street right of way layout, establishment, or construction, a surety or cash bond shall be posted to assure the quality accomplishment of such work. The amount of this bond shall be in an amount equal to the estimated cost to perform the work. Such bond shall remain in effect until final acceptance of the work by the City Council, under- standing that the bond guarantees the work for a period of a minimum of two years from the date of completion, or in newly developed areas until such time as the area has been at least sixty-percent built-out and occupied. Prior to the termination of such bond an inspection of the work shall be accomplished by the City Councilor an official designated by the City Council to assure acceptability t ./" (' r r .1"""'\ o Regular Session, City Council, Kay 19, 1975 Page 2 74-75 - 25 of the work. After discrepancies noted have been corrected, a re-inspection will be made after which if no discrepancies remain. and if the work is in a newly developed area at least sixty percent of the planned construction has been accomplished, the City Council may authorize the cancellation or return of the bond. II No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Councilman Daniels added the name of John Newsome to the list of nominees to fill the vacancy of Frank Durrance. Mr. Ernest Hendrix and Mr. John Newsome introduced themselves. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that we appoint Ernest Hendrix to fill the vacancy of Frank Durrance, Group 2, effective this evening. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mr. Hendrix was sworn in by Attorney Newman Brock. There was a discussion of employees working hours. The motion which was tabled on May 12 was discussed. The motion as follovs: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to amend the previous motion as follows: All city employees put in eight hours of work per day exclusive of a short break in the morning and a short break in the afternoon and establish the hours of 8 .AM to 5 PM as the normal work day for employees working days. This includes an hour for lunch. Compensatory time off will be allowed for the City Clerk to compensate for Council and other evening meeting times and for the clerk performing recording,duties for the Planning Comaission. All shift workers will work a minimum of the number of hours for which they are paid, with the understanding that all salaried personnel are paid for eight hours or more daily. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; CouncibDan Browning, aye; motion carried. The motion of May 12, made by Councilman Van Eepoel to accept the recoamendation of the Planning Coamission and set up a public hearing for the ordinance that is required by law. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. This motion was tabled. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to table until next meeting. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter. aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. :t \ Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we establish the line of delineation between the Fire Department and the Public Works Department on accomplishment of fire hydrant maintenance to be that the Fire Department is responsible for testing and painting of fire hydrants and that public Works Department is responsible for the accomplisbment either in house or in coordination with the public utilities of all other maintenance; further, it shall be the Fire Chief's responsibility to keep the Public Works Department apprised of all visible maintenance required on fire hydrants and the Fire Chief shall have the responsibility for maintaining the fire hydrants in an acceptable appearance and that the caps shall be painted with reflector-type paint so that they are easily visible at night. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: .-/ 1"""'\ ~ Regular Session, City Council, May 19, 1975 Page 3 74-75 - 25 (' Counci_n Huntei, aye; CounciLman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; CounciLman Van Eepoel, absent; CounciLman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland read the Resolution from the County Commissioners which referred to the Seminole County Land Planning Act and was opposed by CALNO. Motion was made by CounciLman Daniels that the City of Winter Springs City Attorney draft a resolution setting out to the Legislative Delegation that this Municipality desires the Seminole County Land Use Planning legislation to be killed concurrent with the adoption of a state wide plan and that the Mayor sign this resolution upon completion and it be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation tmmediately. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: CounciLman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; CounciLman Daniels, aye; CounciLman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland gave the Agreement for Restoration of Gee Creek to Attorney BRock for his review. Motion was made by Councilman Browning that the Mayor be authorized to sign and return to the Department of Pollution Control the agreement for Restoration of Gee Creek and to specifically authorize Mr. Bradshaw to act as the City's co- ordinator in implementing this system and the City Engineer to oversee and be responsible for the project. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion r carried. The City Engineer will be the pr~ry responsible agent for the accomplishment of this project and Hr. Bradshaw as the day to day on sight activity manager. Mayor Piland referred to the letter from the Department of Community Affairs regarding the funds available for the implementation of the SeBinole County Comprehensive Planning Act, a proposal for the joint use of the funds by the County and cities is being prepared, and this will be submitted this week. Mayor Ployd sent an invitation to Mayor Piland and Council to the groundbreaking of the new Regional Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility on Keller Road at lO:OO a.m. Wednesday, May 2l, 1975. The Summer Recreation Program Meeting was discussed. Councilman Hunter said there are two avenues to proceed - to acquire CETA personnel and ask fo~ some help from the County in reduction of cost of purchasing equipment. Mayor Piland suggested that the Committee inform Mr. Fardulis of their plans. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the monies going to the Bicentennial Program ($300.00, meeting of 5/l2/75) be provided from Line Code 315 of the Office Budget. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. r Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City Attorney prepare and send Southern States Utilities, Inc. a letter advising them that they are required to have a franchise to continue to operate in the City. Seconded by Councilman .-/ r r rli ;1. ! .1 1 l r- ..~ .. .. Regular Session, City Council, May 19, 1975 Page 4 74-75 - 25 Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carrieci. Motion was made by Councilman Browning to specifically assign the responsibility to the Department heads having been advised of and carry out Council instruction as stated in City Council Meeting as they apply to their areas of responsibility. Seconded by Councilman lllandrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ~-,:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ~