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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 02 09 City Council Workshop Minutes - f'. """"5-76 - 18 r'\ REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FEBRUARY 9, 1976 A Workshop was held to discuss the items that Councilman Browning and Councilman Daniels thought were pertinent to the Civil Service ordinance reference minutes of January 26, 1976. Councilman Browning presented the items he thought were Unportant. Councilman Daniels felt it would be a waste of t~e for anyone person to spend time working up a presentation because of the differing opinions of members of Council. Councilman Hunter stated that he believed in most respects the Council members were in general agreement of the items that needed to be covered reference the five items that were discussed. He also stated that he felt that these items were covered thoroughly in the existing ordinance as presented. He said in order to get some- thing accomplished he would be willing to split the five items up among the Council members and come back with a presentation at a later date. After much discussion, it was decided that each Councilman would take two items that were suggested by Councilman Daniels to work on, and these ideas will be discussed two weeks from tonight, Feb. 23, 1976. Councilman Browning and Councilman Daniels will work on the Grievance Program, Protection against unjust actions and Hear complaints unresolved by Department Heads. Councilman Hendrix will work on Promotion from within, provided qualified and establish seniority system. Councilman Ash will work on protection against unjust actions and hear complaints unresolved by department heads. Councilman Hunter will work on promotion from within, provided qualified and establish seniority system. This will be discussed on February 23, 1976. {' The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Irwin Hunter. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, late City Attorney Gary Massey, present Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present Councilmen: Irwin Hunter, present Ernest Hendrix, present John Daniels, present Claude Ash, present Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of February 2, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; motion carried. The jurisdictional problem between the City and the Public Service Commission was discussed. Attorney Massey discussed the letter from North Orlando Water . Sewer Corporation which stated that the Seminole County Board of Commissioners passed the jurisdiction of rate increases to the Public Service Commission. Deputy Mayor Donald Browning opened the floor for discussion. Mr. T. Sullivan, Thistle Place, objected to the rate increase; Mr. Turley, Hacienda Village wants the jurisdiction of rate increases left with the Council; Walter Gorges, Hacienda Village also wants the jurisdiction left with the Council; Mrs. Irene Van Eepoel made comments from Ordinance No. 81 which sets the rates by ordinance; Mrs. Joyce, Bombay Ave. and Mr. Chase of Hacienda Village spoke in discussion. Also Mr. Moran of Hacienda Village r spoke. -' .. ' "' (\. r~ Regular Session, City Council, Feb. 9, 1976 Page 2 75-76 - 18 ~ It was decided by Council consensus to send a letter to the Public Service Commission informing them that the City feels that the jurisdiction for a rate increase for North Orlando Water . Sewer Corporation comes under the jurisdiction of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs. Councilman Hendrix again reminded Council of the joint meeting between the Council and Zoning Board on February 19th to review the new Planned Unit Development Ordinance. Deputy Mayor Donald Browning reported that the rescue vehicle arrived and the volunteers worked all week-end getting it ready to operate. A committee was formed to look into the purchase of radios for the Fire Department. Councilman Browning, Councilman Daniels, Councilman Hunter and Chief Holzman were appointed to the aommittee and will report back next week. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to place on the agenda the passing of a resolution for a loan of $4,550 from the Southeast First National Bank of Maitland. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman HendriX, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Attorney Gary Hassey read the Resolution in its entirety. ~ Hotion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City Adopt Resolution No. 157 and that the Mayor and City Clerk affix their signatures thereto and also affix the corporate seal. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. councibDan Daniels reported on Friday, Feburary 13th at 10:30 a.m. the Bicentennial Committee of Winter Springs will recognize the Winter Springs Elementary School as a Bicentennial School and will present the flag. Everyone is invited to attend the ceremony. Mayor Piland was appointed Chairman of the Local Council of Govermnents of Seminole County. He reported that the Committee on Double Taxation has been temporarily abandoned. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to adjourn~ Seconded by Councilman Ash. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, . '-=), ~~;:~ Approved:; - ~ :.::-.:. : ^ ~ r Mary T. Norton, City Clerk --~