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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 04 12 City Council Regular Minutes ~ 7 5-7~ 28 \, . , I ./_'\ I REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS APRIL 12, 1976 IJ The Workshop Session was called to discuss the Personnel Policy. The Policy is to be re-typed and placed on the agenda for next week's meeting. Mayor Piland closed the Workshop Session and called the Regular Session to order at 8:00 P.M. The invocation was given by Councilman Irwin Hunter. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Jack Schraaf. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present City Attorney Gary Massey 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 April 5th with the following corrections: on the third page, third paragraph from the bottom insert the words "special exception"; on the second page change the word "Clubhouse" to "Coomunity Center"; on the second page, last paragraph insert the words "in every case" between the words "bidders, and as"; on the third page, paragraph starting "Councilman Ash is to write the contract, - after the word Ray Bradshaw and Councilman Ash, insert "before presentation to the Finance Coomissioner for payment". 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. r Mr. John Newsome, Secretary of the Zoning Board, discussed the letter from the Zoning Board dated March 26th, and the reason for their lengthy motion in reference to the change in the Tuscawilla PUD prel~inary development plan for a 52-acre (approximate> parcel. A copy of the P&Z minutes and letter are attached to these minutes. The public hearing is scheduled for April 19, 1976. The proposed P.U.D. ordinance is to be on the agenda next week and :the Zoning Board was invited to attend the meeting. The letter from Dave Cissel was discussed in reference to the re-evaluation that was :mentioned in the motion when he was hired. In discussion, Councilman Ash said he was more than satisfied with Mr. Cissel's work; Councilman Hendrix said that Mr. Cissel probably does deserve more pay, however, he said he could not go in the direction of giving anyone a pay raise at this t~e; Councilman Browning said that Mr. Cissel is doing the same job that he was originally hired to do. He felt that his performance would allow h~ to be considered for greater responsibility if there is a need and if that happens, at budget t~e his job description should be so described to justify a pay increase based on that. He has real management potential and the City would benefit from that; Councilman Hunter said he believes that Mr. Cissel more than adequately fills the position and if Mr. Ash could find money in his budget, he would vote for a raise for Mr. Cissel; Councilman Daniels said he was satisfied with the work of Mr. Cissel. The consensus of Council was Mr. Cissel's performance is excellent. ('. ---'" ~\ o Regular Session, City Council, April 12, 1976 Page 2 75 -76 - 28 .1"""" Councilman Daniels discussed the letter from Mr. James D. Bedsole in reference to transition of Title VI CETA participants. A Workshop is to be set for the second Monday in May to discuss CETA Employees - to discuss how we are going to fund these employees and what priorities the positions will be given. Motion was made by Councilman ~unter that Councilman Daniels as Finance Commissioner be allowed, when the cash flow is proper, to either payoff the bill (amount due on the police trailer) or continue to make the payments, the total amount due is $1927.28. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to transfer $1927.28 from L. C. 206 (Gas, Oil & Tires) to L. C. 433 (Vehicles) in the Police Department budget. 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. There was a discussion of the purchase of an additional radio for the Police Department. Due to the cash flow problem, it was suggested that the Fire Department would loan their radio out of the 1972 Dodge that is to be sold. This is to be a temporary arrangement. Councilman Daniels said this request should be re-submitted in August. r Motion was made by Councilman Browning that the vehicle be advertised for sale in a newspaper of general circulation and that the bids be directed to this office and they be opened ata regular Council Meeting by the Finance Commissioner and the vehicle be disposed of in that manner. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland read the letter of resignation of Marlene Rossiter from the Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to accept the resignation of Mrs. Marlene Rossiter with regrets. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. The tabled motion that was made by Councilman Hunter to accept the bids as presented was discussed. r A substitute motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City accept the bids of the thirteen listed firms in the amount indicated as follows: 1. M&M Door and Trtm Co., $913.00, commercial hardware 2. M&M Door & Trtm Co., steel door frames, steel doors, $849.25 3. Cabinet bids, Albert Cabinet Shop, $968.00 4. Hartman & Sons, rebuild mansard, for labor and materials $660.00 5. Grenn Bros. Roofing Co., $2110.00 6. Better Air, air conditioning, $2846.00 7. Electrical, W. L. Robinson, $4150.00 8. Southern Plumbing, includes septic tank and all fixtures, $2498.00 complete 9. Stucco, Boyce Treadway, $1650.00 10.W. Miller, acoustic-ceilings, $1200.00 11.Painting, Mr. Painter, $675.00 .J [1'\ Regular Session, City COt:.",..:il, April 12, 1976 , . paC\ 75-76-28 (' 12, Blackton, Inc., tile, $1946.95 13. Twigs Tile, ceramic, $2259.50 Total amount $22,095.70 and that the Mayor be directed to sign the contract with each successful bidder. 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. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we authorize the additional expenditure of up to $2,000 from the construction fund for various and sundry expenses associated with the completion of the Community Center. 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. Mayor Piland reported there was A CALNO Meeting on April 7th with only three of the original four members present. The Council of Local Governments is pro- ceeding to notify all members to send a statement if they wish to continue or if they do not feel the organization is worth their time and effort. Mayor Piland brought up the matter to begin to talk to the utility companies in the City about the feasibility of purchasing them. He said we must initiate some talk to see if they want to sell their companies, if we could purchase them, etc. Mayor Piland said he would like some indication from Council whether or not to continue looking into this matter. Council was in agreement to continue looking into the matter, and Councilman Daniels said, "as long as it did not cost any money" . r Attorney Massey reported on the PSC hearing that the judge will not rule until the 30th on the motion to dismiss. The court will rule on the change of venue before the 19th. Attorney Massey said if the court does rule that it is im- proper venue, then he would have to come back to Council because he would have to fly to Tallahassee and the expense and tUne would be very costly. Councilman Daniels said he would be opposed to having the case moved to Tallahassee because of the Attorney's fees and other costs involved. Attorney Massey reported that the Espey "Is. Winter Springs case is concluded - and that Mr. Espey has agreed to put on a blocking device on his transmitter and the City is in a position to file a suit requiring Mr. Espey to lower the tower to 25 feet. Councilman Browning reported that the furnishings for the fire station would be approximately $1760.00. This will be on the agenda next week. Transfer of funds for the Building Department will be on the agenda next week. The meeting was adjourned. 1""". Respectfully submitted, '171..,-"" f. ~ M~~YT7Norton, City Clerk ~