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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
0. NOVEMBER 3, 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 Irene Van Eepoel.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Donald Browning.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
City Attorney Newman Brock, present
Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present
Councilmen:
Irwin Hunter, present
Ernest Hendrix, present
John Daniels, present
Irene Van Eepoel, present
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of October 27, 1975
with the following correction s: last paragraph, second page, fourth sentence, after
the word "accepted" change to read: "and the maintenance bond should not be allowed to
expire"; second sentence, same paragraph add 'after Mr. Brock "was advised" 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.
Planning & Zoning Report, Councilman Hunter reporting:
Councilman Hunter read the monthly Building Department report and a copy is on file.
Councilman Hunter said he still has not received a letter from Mr. Selig pertaining
to the Cumberland Farms drainage problem. The letter has been sent to Cumberland
Farms"'~they were given specific time to perform.
~ Dianne Kramer, City Planner, gave the Planning Department report, and a copy is on file.
Finance & Election Report, Councilman Hendrix reporting:
Councilman Hendrix read the monthly finance report and a copy is attached to the minutes.
Persons who qualified for the December 2 election are as follows:
Mayor - Laurent A. Pellerin and Troy J. Piland; Group 2 - Gary Hunt and Ernest Hendrix;
Group 4 - Claude Ash, Mary Daniels and Irene Van Eepoel.
Fire Department Report, Councilman Daniels reporting:
A copy of the Fire Department report is on file.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that a committee be formed to put together a set
of definitive specifications for the new medical emergency vehicle and to present these
specifications back to the Council for approval of the advertisement of bids. The
committee to consist of Councilman Browning, Councilman Hunter, Councilman Van Eepoel,
Councilman Daniels, the Fire Chief and the Police Chief. 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.
Public Works Department Report, Councilman Van Eepoel reporting:
Mr. Roberts read the monthly report and a copy is on file. The problem of culverts
was discussed and Councilman Van Eepoel and Mr. Roberts are to check with Cal Conklin,
City Engineer, and come back to Council with a recommendation to correct these problems.
The fogging program was discussed and Mr. Roberts is to come back next week with a
report if he has enough money in the budget for salaries to continue this program.
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Police Department Report, Councilman Browning reporting:
A copy of the monthly report is on file.
Motion was made by Councilman Browning to approve the City's participation in the
Public Service Employment Program titled the Work Incentive Program. 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 Browning to instruct the Mayor to contact the County to
ask them to look at that problem of clearing the Creek right near the bridge - to the
west of the bridge and to advise us as to price and the feasibility of cleaning it
with their equipment. 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.
Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing for Seminole
Cab1evision. Mr. Mack Cleveland called Mayor Piland this afternoon and said he would
be unable to be at the hearing tonight. He asked that the hearing be continued on
December 15, 1975. Mr. Pellerin spoke against the rate increase. Mayor Piland
recessed the public hearing and reconvened the Council Meeting.
Attorney Newman Brock has some legal review to make on our present refuse contract.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to table for one week. Seconded by Councilman
Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman HendriX,
aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, aye;
motion carried.
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Councilman Van Eepoel reported she had no report to make on street lights.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to table until next week the discussion of
street lights. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councibnan
Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, no; motion carried.
Mayor's Office:
Councilman Hunter reported there would be a meeting of the Civil Service Committee
on Thursday, 7:30 p. m. at Mr. Brock's office.
Councilman Hunter reported that the amount of electrical inspections have been
increasing and there will possibly be a need for an electrical inspector sometUne
next year.
There will be a CALNO Meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m.
Mayor Piland thanked Mr. Hahn for the block to go with the gavel which he donated.
The statement was made that the item of street lights would be on the agenda twe weeks
from tonight.
Mayor Piland read the letter of resignation from Attorney Newman Brock; no action
was taket'l. ~_
Motion~s'ma'cle"by./Councilman Browning to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoe1.
Motion~ ~arrLed. .
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Respectf~ly J~bmitted,
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