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SPECIAL SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
City of Winter Springs
April 18, 1978
The public hearing for former city employee was opened by Mayor Piland. Miss Ivy
Taylor requested proof of her mistakes and a retraction of some of the reprbnands
that she felt were unwarranted. She stated that she is currently employed and is
not seeking reinstatement. Chief Govoruhk said that it would cause future problems
if all the reprimands were removed from her personnel file.
Councilman Burt Logan moved that we concur with the Police Chief in this matter.
Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven,
aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Pellerin, aye;
Councilman Sabatini, absent;motion carried. The request was denied.
The Special Session was adjourned.
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 Burt
Logan. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Chief Govoruhk.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
Deputy Mayor John Daniels, present
City Atoorney Gary Massey, present
Councilmen:
Tom Craven, present
Burt Logan, present
Larry Pellerin, present
John Sabatini, absent
Public Input:
Mr. Herb Watson, Panama Road, would like something to be done about the numbering
of the houses in the Ranchlands. This matter was turned over to Mr. Rozansky for
review.
Mr. Don Sines, 1305 Deer Run, reported that people have moved into two of the model
homes in Tuscawilla without the ramps being put in. The power was already on because
of their use as models and no Certificates of Occupancy were issued. The matter was
turned over to Chief Govoruhk.
Mrs. Carrie Weaver, 40 N. Third Street, said that a rescue to her house on Saturday
was delayed because of confusion of her address. She requested that something be
done about the numbering of North Third Street and East North Third Street. This
was turned over to Chief Holzman and Mr. Rozansky.
Councilman John Daniels stated that the minutes of April 4, 1978 reflect that the
City Attorney was terminated by the City Council effective April ll, 1978. He
requested that Mr. Massey step down from the podium since Mr. Massey is no longer
the City Attorney. Attorney Massey pointed out to Councilman Daniels that the City
Charter says the City shall have a City Attorney at all times.
Mayor Piland said he was in the process of talking to attorneys. Mayor Piland said in
his opinion Attorney Massey continues to serve until Council ratifies a new appointment.
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Councilman Daniels said we are not required to have an attorney present to conduct
business at every moment of time. He said this Council has expressed non-confidence
in Mr. Massey as City Attorney; he said he was reluctant to have to take part in
that type of activity but had no choice in as much as knowing that the Council did
not have confidence Mr. Massey chose to not resign.' He said he feels it is important
that we have a new city attorney appointed even on an interim basis.
Motion was made by Councilman John Daniels that this meeting be adjourned until a
competent City Attorney has been appointed, and that the current agenda be continued
until next week with the first item on that agenda to be the appointment either of a
permanent or interim City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion.
The motion was amended by Councilman Daniels to read that the current agenda
excepting items 7 & 8 which are the public hearings on the appeal on the decision of
the Board of Adjustment be held without the presence of the Attorney immediately
following the adjournment of this meeting. Second held. Vote on the motion as
amended: Councilman Craven, no; Councilman Logan, no; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Mayor Piland, no; motion
fa !led.
Councilman Daniels asked Council to excuse him as he could not stay at a Council
Meeting where we have an attorney sitting with us who is not the City Attorney, and
Councilman Daniels left the meeting.
Councilman Pellerin moved that the minutes as written be accepted - March 2l, April 4,
and April 11, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, absent;
Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried.
Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for the
appeal to the Board of Adjustment Decision on Lot 9, Block B, Section 1, North
Orlando Ranches. Mayor Piland read the notice of public hearing and the letter of
appeal. The following people were present to speak against the granting of the
variance: Mr. Richard Buchanio, 258 Panama Road, Mr. Herb Watson, 241 Panama Road,
Mrs. Mary Williamson, 650 Tradewinds Road, Mr. Sam Musgrove, 220 Panama Road, Mr.
John Van Eepoel, 23l Tradewinds Road, Mr. Harold Phelps, 240 Panama Road. Mr.
Buchanio stated that he had talked to Mr. & Mrs. Kelly who said that they had
purchased the lot in question and did not wish to split the lot.
Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session.
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the appeal that was made to Council be
adhered to and that the lot splitting that was granted by the Board of Adjustment
be denied. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman
Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, absent; Councilman Pellerin,
aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. The lot-split was denied.
Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for the
appeal to the Board of Adjustment Decision for Lot 1, Block N, Section 4, North
Orlando Terraces Unit 1. Mayor Piland read the notice of public hearing and the
letter of appeal. The following people were present to speak against the granting
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of the variance: Mr. Walter Pugh, 209 Cypress Ct., Mr. W.G.Taylor, 207 Cypress Court,
Mr. Richard Long, 211 Sweetgum Court, Mrs. Pugh, 209 Cypress Court, Mrs. A. Burns,
215 Sweetgum Court. Mr. Sapp from Belmont Homes spoke for the granting of the
variance. There was a question as to the requirements for the size of the home
that must be built on the lot. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened
the Regular Session. Attorney Massey advised the Council that we cannot deny the
construction of some type of home on the lot.
Motion was made by Councilman Craven that the appeal be granted on the basis that
the citizens were not properly notified by the City and also, I further recommend
that the case be returned to the Board of Adjustment for further action. Seconded
by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye;
Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, absent; Councilman Pellerin, aye;
Councilman Sabatini, absent. Motion carried. The request for the variance will be
returned to the Board of Adjustment.
The next item on the agenda was "Citizen Complaint" - Councilman Pellerin. Mayor
Piland read the letter of complaint from Marjorie Ma1ich. In view of Councilman
Sabatini's absence this evening, motion was made by Councilman Craven that we
strike this from any further conversation and bring it up again for our next Council
Meeting, May 2, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, absent; Councilman
Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried.
The item is to be on the agenda for May 2, 1978.
Councilman Pellerin discussed overtime for emergency repairs of the fire trucks.
He said the Public Works mechanic is not utilized in the Fire Department. Comp time
was discussed as a possible solution for this problem. The Personnel Policy will
be placed on the agenda for the next Workshop Meeting.
Mr. Charlie True, Winter Springs Development Corporation, was present to speak for
the preliminary development plan and plat approval of "The Woods".
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to approve the preliminary plat of Section 1
and the Preliminary Development Plan of the Woods. Seconded by Councilman Craven.
Discussion. The motion was amended to include that the engineering and Staff Review
be complied with. Vote on the motion as amended: Councilman Craven, aye;
Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, absent; Councilman Pellerin, aye;
Councilman Sabatini, absent. Motion carried.
Item twelve, CETA Projects - Mayor Piland proposed that a project be written for
the clearing of the right-of-ways known as "No Name Creek."
Mayor's Office:
Mr. Chase, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, talked about more cooperation between
the Board and the City Council on appeals.
Public Works Director, Ray Bradshaw, presented material given to him by a City employee,
Charles Mort, foreman of Project No. l6 (CETA). There was discussion of the sworn
statement. Claude Ash, 510 Fisher Road, asked for Councilman Pellerin's resignation
until this matter can be settled by the State Attorney's office. Councilman Pellerin
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denied his request. Copies of the sworn statement by Mr. Mort will be given to
the Council as soon as possible.
Councilman Logan said that there will be a meeting in Sanford tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
to discuss Roads.
Councilman Pellerin asked that the ordinance for the Architectural Review Committee
be placed on the next Workshop Agenda.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jean Halstead,
Assistant City Clerk
Approved:
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