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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
AUGUST 25, 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 Councilman Ernest
Hendrix. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Irwin Hunter.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
Attorney Newman Brock, present
Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present
Councilmen:
Irwin Hunter, present
Ernest Hendrix, present
John Daniels, present
Irene Van Eepoe1, present
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to approve the minutes with the following
insertion on Page 3 between paragraph one and two: "Councilman Van Eepoel reported
that she had not received a cover letter of explanation about the six page report
turned in by Ray Bradshaw and cannot understand the unnotated context. She
requested a copy of the cover letter." Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman
Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Attorney Brock read the second reading of Ordinance No. 125 by title only.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the second reading of Ordinance No.
125 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman
Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
~ Dr. William Denton discussed the ~ogging program and possibly changing to a different
type of equipment. He suggested using a cold dispersal unit. Councilman Van Eepoel,
Councilman Hunter and Councilman Browning were appointed a committee to look into
this chemical and sprayer program. Dr. Denton is also to check on weed killer for
the ditches.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City enter into an agreement with the
Seminole County Commissioners to build a concrete bridge over Gee Creek at Hayes
Road for $5,500.00 to be paid from Account 385, Inter Fund Transfers, in the Office
Budget; date of payment to be negotiated with the County Commissioners. Bridge
should be constructed so that it meets a 100-year storm frequency criteria. Seconded
by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye;
Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we approach the County Commissioners to
provide this total road package for us in exchange for our road and bridge tax
money which they are collecting for us and passing on to us. Seconded by
Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman
Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman
Browning, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that $700 be taken from Line Code 385 of
the Office Budget to be applied to the building of the sidewalk (Bikepath).
Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter,
r-' aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes;
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Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Public Works Department be
authorized to continue to over expend its budget until such time as the Public
Works Commissioner and the Finance Commissioner can make a proposal to this
Council for a shifting of money to take care of the over expenditures; the
Commissioners must assure that every expenditure is an emergency nature.
Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoe1. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman
Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van
Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoe1 to instruct the Attorney to contact
Southern States Utilities to seek relief for the residents of the City of Winter
Springs and ask for an injunction if necessary. Seconded by Councilman Daniels.
Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye;
Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, aye;
motion carried.
There was a discussion of the Public Service ruling that the Florida Power
franchise tax to be added on to the resident's bills.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to take the necessary action collectively
with the other cities with the exception of Sanford to get this ruling by the
Public Service Commission reversed in that it is discriminatory to residents of
municipalities. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
There was a discussion of the investigation of the City Inspector and the issuance
of the building permit for the Church. This will be on the agenda for next week.
Councilman Van Eepoel reported that Mr. Hansen's glasses were lost during his work;
and Council was in agreement that the City~pay to replace these not to exceed $70.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that it be a City wide policy that any city
employee required to serve on jury duty be paid his regular salary minus the
amount paid for jury duty. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote
on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman
Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Councilman Daniels asked that the person that is designated by Council to
administer the Street Right-of~ay ordinance be instructed to move forward with
getting the City cleared of signs posted in right-of-ways.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Browning.
Motion carried.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
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