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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 03 13 City Council Regular Minutes e 78-7.4 . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MARCH 13, 1979 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 Torcaso. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Arnold. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Attorney Wally Stalnaker, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Laurent Pellerin, present John Torcaso, present Public Input: Fire Chief, Charles Holzman, presented Mayor Piland and Councilman Torcaso, Fire Commissioner, with badges for the Volunteer Fire Department as a token of appreciation for their interest and support and also honorary membership in the Fire Department. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to approve the minutes of February 27, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mr. Leedy was not ready with the Feasibility Study of the purchase of the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation. . Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to read the second reading of Ordinance No. 185 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for proposed Ordinance NO. 185 amending Sec. 2-25 of the Code. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading of the ordinance by title only. Discussion. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 185. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, no; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 254, establishing the amount to be paid to the Mayor and Counci1men,- expense reimbursement: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Resolution No. 254. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, no; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading of Ordinance No. of Mr. Charles Brucato to rezone Lot 12 of Oak Grove Park. in its entirety. 187 which is the request The ordinance was read . e - Reg. Session, City Council, March 13, 1979 Page 2 78-79-24 . Acceptance of Highlands Section 1 - H & I Kilt Court Improvements: Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that the Mayor be instructed to sign the plat and accept the maintenance bond and the improvements of Highlands Section 1, H & I Kilt Court. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Tam and Clearn Courts: The property owners on Tam and C1earn Court are to be notified of the time of the closing of the streets to allow sealing of the roads. Planner Rozansky is to contact Mr. Frank Carter who will notify the residents. There was a short discussion of the re-zoning along S.R. 434. Zoning Board Recommendations of March 7, 1979: Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that the zoning be changed on Lots 1 and 2 (requested by Mr. Mike Alexatos) from RU to C-2. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to place on the agenda the request of Mr. Brucato for the annexation of Lot 11, Block B, Oak Grove Park. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to approve the annexation and zoning and instruct the Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance to annex Lot 11, Oak Grove Park and zoning C-2. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. There was discussion of the motion made by Chairman Fusco of the Zoning Board in reference to the conflicts between the Comprehensive Land Use Map and the Zoning Map. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that we direct the Planning and Zoning Board to assume its planning function and to answer to the Council what they feel should be done with these four areas - either amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan or amend the Zoning Map but come back to Council with a firm, positive recommendation of these areas. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that the moratorium be lifted. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, no; Councilman Arnold, no; Councilman Bennett, no; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Torcaso, no; motion fails. - e Regular Session, City Council, March 13, 1979 Page 3 78-79-24 . Councilman Jacobs asked the status of the paving of North and South Edgemon Avenue. Clark, Dietz & Associates were authorized soil boring tests and have not yet advertised for bids. Resolution No. 255 - Lot Split requested by Treetop Properties: Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 255. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: The monthly finance report was discussed. cash balance 94.47% is invested at 9.443% Councilman Arnold reported of our current or higher including 29.99% at 9.81%. Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading of Ordinance No. 188, amending the 1978- 79 budget. Councilman Arnold discussed the Solid Waste Study that was presented to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the conclusions and recommendations of the Council of Local Governments Sub-Committee studying solid waste disposal except that portion under item 8, recommendations that read: or impose a solid waste charge on each new housing or commercial development, similar to a water and sewer connection fee. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Councilman Arnold reported that he has contacted four banks in reference to being the paying agent for this bond issue. Council concurred with the Flagship Bank offer and Attorney Stalnaker is to draw up an agreement to have Flagship Bank of Seminole act as our paying agent based on our understanding that we will put both funds with them; that we will be allowed to invest them at the most advantageous rate combining them with other funds as necessary and that their payment be based on fifty cents a check. Council Seat III - John Bennett: The monthly report was discussed. There was discussion of the complaints received about stray dogs. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: The monthly report has been distributed. Councilman Pellerin reported that if there are no results from the ad for City Engineer then he would like to create the position of superintendent for the Public Works Department. The Public Works Maintenance Building was discussed. . Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to authorize Mr. Ray Bradshaw to go out for bids on the proposed metal structure as it was presented in the drawings. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso for discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Councilman Arnold suggested that Mr. Bradshaw, Chief Govoruhk, Chief Holzman, Councilman Bennett and Councilman Pellerin get together and come up with a total package of what we really need. A - . Regular Session, City Council, March 13, 1979 Page 4 78-79-24 There was discussion of the energy code. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Attorney be directed to draft a proper ordinance dealing with energy codes and prepare for Council approval. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. L&ke Draw down - Tuscawilla Unit IV: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that we approve the proposed project provided by Winter Springs Development Corporation (letter dated Feb. 24, 1979 to Mr. H. G. Monson from Winter Springs Development Corp.) to start the draw down on the lake as soon as they can clear it to get their proper permits so that they can set a date to begin the drawdown and commence to clean up the particular lake. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Councilman Bennett asked about the "open drainage ditch" just east of the Wedgewood Golf Villas. Attorney Stalnaker was asked to look into this. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: The monthly report has been distributed. . Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland reported that the bids for Sec. 2 and 2A will be opened on Friday, March 16th at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. Seminole Cablevision would like to discuss changes to their franchise agreement and this will be on the next agenda. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~~-r: ~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ~~~ TROY ~LAND ,MAYOR .