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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 06 06 City Council Regular Minutes e REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JUNE 6, 1977 7.7-24 . 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 John Sabatini. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Don Sines. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor John Daniels, present City Attorney Gary Massey, present Councilmen: Don Sines, present Ernest Hendrix, present Claude Ash, present John Sabatini, present Motion was made by Councilman Ash to approve the minutes of May 23, 1977. Seconded by Councilman John Sabatini. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Report, Councilman Sines: The Planning Commission has completed the preliminary copy of the Land Use Plan. The public hearing for the Planning Commission is scheduled for June 11, 1977 at 10 a.m. at the Community Building. There was discussion of the meeting with the County on their Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Our Council is not in agreement with the County's definition of "County wide and urban areas". . Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we draft and adopt Resolution No. 186 to be provided to the County Commission at its meeting tomorrow evening to the effect that we do not concur as the City of Winter Springs with their Land Use Plan frame- work and that our basic non-concurrence hinges around the definitions applied to "County-wide and urban" and the applications of these words and implications following the use of these words throughout the plan. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Fire Department Report, Councilman Hendrix: Copy of the monthly report has been distributed and a copy is on file. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to transfer $500 from Line Code 2-206 Gas, Oil, and Tires to 2-345, Repairs and Maintenance, and that we transfer $2500 from 2-435 Machine & Equipment to 2-345 Repairs and Maintenance, and to authorize the expenditure of funds for repairs on Engine #4, not to exceed $3,000. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that we authorize the installation of four lines to the phone in the Ready Room. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. . . . . e e Reg. Session, City Council, June 6, 1977 Page 2 76-77-24 Finance Department, Councilman Daniels: Councilman Daniels reported we are eight months down the line in the year or 66 2/3% through the year, and the number of percentages within the report that are over are beginning to be of concern. Councilman Daniels asked that we all look at some of the expenditures and maybe hold off. City-wide we are still within the limits. There is a request from the Accountant to increase the monthly fee from $150 to $180. Councilman Daniels and Mayor Piland are to meet with Mr. Hartsock to discuss this. Councilman Daniels reported that he has further negotiated with the Southeast Bank and the interest on the loan for the backhoe will be at 5.5% interest for one year. Councilman Daniels reported we have received a resolution from the County stating there is no doulbe taxation so far as Winter Springs is concerned. At the Council of Local Governments meeting last Wednesday, it was suggested that each representative bring back to their City Councils the thought that perhaps each City Attorney would get together and discuss the most appropriate avenue to take in attacking this double taxation issue that we might all benefit from it. Councilman Daniels recommended if such a meeting can be arranged, that Attorney Massey be instructed to take part. Councilman Daniels reported on the Council of Local Governments meeting on June 1. He reported on the solid waste management resolution that the Council had presented to the County some two months back. As a result, the County Planning Department has looked into the possibility and feasibility of locating a short-term landfill in the central part of the County. They have located two tracts of land either of which would be suitable. The Planning Department's report is to be submitted to the County Commission this week and the results of the meeting are to be forwarded to the representatives of the Council of Local Governments. The County is still negotiating with Waste Management Inc. to see if they can come up with a better price for their handling of the County landfill operation. At the Council of Local Governments meeting it was suggested that each city's representative come to the next meeting prepared with the details of their insurance coverage and premiums in each particular category. A committee is to be appointed to study the needs and to talk about the possibility of joint self-insurance in one or more areas in an attempt to save money. Motion was made by Councilman Ash that we accept REsolution No. 184 for the backhoe at 5~%. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Sines to read Resolution No. 184 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. e e Page 3, Reg. Session, City Council, June 6, 1977 76-77 -24 . Police Department, Councilman Ash: The monthly report has been distributed and a copy is on file. Councilman Ash said he had to transfer $410.00 from L.C. 1-433 Vehicles to 1-365 Miscellaneous. There was discussion of lowering the speed limit on Tuscawi11a Road. This is to be tabled until there is more information from the Department of Transportation. Public Works Department, Councilman Sabatini: The monthly report has been distributed and a copy is DeFazio complained about the flies in the Ranchlands. send a letter to the Governor. on file. Mr. Richard It was suggested that we For funding of the Summer Recreation Program, $500.00 is to come from Public Works Line Code 3-356 and Line Code 3-346, $300.00 and in the Zoning Department between Line Codes 8~365 and 8-303, $1500.00. Motion was made by Councilman Sines to adopt the YMCA proposal Number 2 and to give Councilman Daniels and Mayor Piland the latitude to make all the proper line code transfers and to notify the various commissioners of the various transfers. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. . Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we establish a public hearing for the personnel policy ordinance and a Workshop Session to go over the Personnel Policy and ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Attorney Massey read the second reading of Ordinance No. 151 by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to accept Ordinance No. 151 on the second reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Sabatini. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to table the item "ordinance pertaining to open ditches" for the next meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 185 pertaining to a central detention facility for Seminole County was discussed. Councilman Daniels said we recognize the need for a new improved sheriff's facility in the County but at the same time we also recognize the need for funding of a public works grant in the City of Winter Springs. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we do not pass a resolution supporting the funding of the sheriff's new facility in the County due to the possible loss of funding of Winter Springs projects in so doing. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. . The petition that was presented to the Mayor on a complaint of the Schmitt family was discussed. . . .... . e Reg. Session, City Council, June 6, 1977 Page 4 76-77-13 . The police chief and the building official are to come back to Council with recommendations for some new proposals to the sign ordinance. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we place the subject of a resolution supporting the location of the regional sewer plant on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we draft and adopt Resolution No. 187 which will be a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners of Seminole County pointing out the need for a regional sewer plant to serve the areas within the County including the municipality of Winter Springs, South Seminole County and the urgent need for that regional sewer plant to be located within Seminole County, more specifically at the Iron Bridge location. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, absent; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland discussed the questionairre on the Orlando Easterlay 201 TAC Committee. Councilmen expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Betty Ash for her donation of hand made glasses. . Mr. Richard DeFazio asked if the Baptist Church was allowed to operate a day care center and Mayor Piland said into it and report back at the next meeting. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ?J14~;r-: ~v Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: .