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Home My WebLink About1978 09 15 City Council Special Minutes . ," , , e 77 -78-49 e -. . SPECIAL SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF '(<lINTER SPRINGS SEPTEMBER 15, 1978 Special Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Mayor Troy J. Piland. Roll Call: Mayor Troy J. Piland, present Deputy Mayor Laurent Pellerin, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Councilmen: Tom Craven, present Burt Logan, present John Daniels, present John Sabatini, absent Discussion of the lawsuit against the City by Hinter Springs Development Corporation. Attorney Lang explained the suit. Mayor Piland read resolution ;1230 (setting the millage at 2.14) in its entirety. Councilman Daniels moved that ~ve defer action on this item until after we complete the budget and approval of the budget. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Vote: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Action is deferred. . Council Seat III - Councilman Daniels: Discussion on the monthly report. Some transfers will need to be made later on this month. Department heads gave comment on their policy for hiring employees. Councilman Daniels suggested that all references and qualifications be checked. Attorney Lang stated that Section 5 of the Personnel Policy addresses this subject. The Personnel Committee will be asked to come up with a proposed revision to the policy that would clear up ambiguities and requirements for personal references to be checked. This meeting should be within three weeks. Discussion of the 1978-1979 Budget Ordinance No. 175. Councilman Pellerin passed out his proposal for the manning of the City. Discussion of the funds in the 94-369 account and the 20laccount that will be carried over. Also Chief Holzman talked on the para-medic program. It was felt that we could get through this year without budget adjustments for this program. The Council agreed to move some monies to the street maintenance line code from miscellaneous, end of year cash in bank, reserve contingency, reserve construction. A copy of the revised budget will be attached to the minutes. Councilman Logan moved that ~ve adopt the budget for 1978-1979 on the second reading with the amendment of Exhibit A that was attached at the first reading to reflect the changes that were just adopted by the Council. Councilman Craven, seconded. Discussion. Attorney Lang read the Ordinance by title only. $1,041,890.00 total expenses and total revenues. Vote: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Craven to pass Resolution ;~230. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. The millage is set at 2.14 mills. . Councilman Craven left the meeting. . . . Seat IV Copy'of e - Councilman Pellerin: the Fire Department monthly Page 2 77-78-49 e , ' report was distributed, there was no discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to place Ordinance No. 176, which is the Ordinance contracting the boundaries of Tuscawilla on the agenda. Councilman Daniels seconded. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; the item is on the agenda. Councilman Pellerin moved that this Council call for a referendum on the question of contraction in accordance with Ordinance No. 176 and that such question be placed on the November ballot. Councilman Daniels seconded the motion for discussion. Discussion. The subject of unleaded gasoline was discussed and will be talked about at the next Council Meeting, September 19, 1978. Attorney Lang stated for the record since the subject of Sunshine came up that at no time did he transmit any information from Mr. Daniels to Mr. Pellerin; Mr. Pellerin to Mr. Daniels. Mr. Logan and Mr. Pellerin both individuals approached me about the question. I answered both of their questions without communication of either of their questions to the other. They acted in their own individual capacities, I was not used as a conduit to try and avoid Sunshine. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Motion carried. Discussion on the capacity of the REcreation Building. Load signs will be posted by the Fire Department and Public Works. Report on the two Fire Department vehicles that need inspection stickers, discussion. Discussion on the ditch on Mr. McGraw's property as to what the Public vlorks Department has done. The subject of Subdivision ordinances will be back on the agenda in two weeks. There was some discussion on the Altamonte Springs subdivision ordinance. Councilman Daniels moved that \~e place the subject of Canvassing Board on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent. The item is on the agenda. Councilman Daniels moved that the City Clerk, Councilman Burt Logan, Councilman Larry Pellerin be designated as the Canvassing Board for the City Election to be conducted in November 1978. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Seat V - Assistant Commissioner Burt Logan: Monthly report for the Building Department and Public Works were distributed. Hiring of a new Building Inspector was discussed. Requirements for the position as set forth by the Southern Standard Building Code were read by Councilman Daniels. Councilman Logan moved that the Building Department be authorized, or the City, to hire Robert Lee Raeder at LT-9 EL General Fund. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Page 3 77-78-49 Dis~uss{on. vote:council~ Craven, absent; Councilman LO~' aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. . Road and drainage inspections by the City were talked about. This should be part of the duties of the new inspector. Mayor's Office: Contract for Municipal Code Corporation, copies of the contract will be distributed so that it may be discussed at the next Council Meeting. Discussion on alternate bus routes. Councilman Daniels moved to put the subject matter of authorization of the City Attorney to answer the law suit on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent. The item is on the agenda. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that Counselor be authorized to respond to the suit filed by Winter Springs Development Corporation as he deems necessary; further that he will keep the Council apprized of his actions and will expect guidance from time to time. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Vote: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Motion carried. Discussion on speeding on South Edgemon Avenue. Mrs. vlhite spoke on this matter. The City Council will address this matter at the Regular Council Meeting Tuesday. The Chief of Police will come back with a proposal. . Respectfu~lY sUbmi~ ra.~ Jean A. Halstead Assistant City Clerk Approved: .