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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 05 22 City Council Regular Minutes --.. .-- ., ,'" . . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF \HNTER SPRINGS MAY 22, 1979 . 78-79-36 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of '(-linter Springs, Florida, ,'laS called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation vlas given by Councilman John Torcaso. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman John Bennett. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor ,(Hlfred Arnold, present City Manager Richa d Rozansky, present City Attorney Wally Stalnaker, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Laurent Pellerin, present John Torcaso, present Public Input: Mr. Tom Binford spoke to Council in reference to the Florida Bench Company franchise. Mr. Binford asked Council for permission to speak to the City Attorney in order to rectify the ordinance so that it would be a legal ordinance, at his expense, and Council had no objection. Approval of Minutes of May 15, 1979: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to approve the minutes of May 15, 1979. 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. . Public Hearing to consider an appeal from the Board of Adjustment's decision to grant a special exception to Mr. Gary Hunt, 659 Marlin Road, '({inter Springs, Florida, allowing him an occupational license to practice land surveying from his home. ~1ayor Piland recessed the Council meeting and opened th~ public hearing for purposes of hearing discussion. Mrs. Gail Desabrais, Uarlin Road and Hr. and Mrs. Gary Hunt, Marlin Road, vlere S,'lOrn in by Attorney Stalnaker. Mayor Piland read the appeal from Mr. and Mrs. Desabrais. Mrs. Gail Desabrais, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hunt spoke in discussion. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that ,.e reverse the Board of Adjustment's decision on granting the home occupation and state in our refusal that we do not consider it to be a home occupation and therefore there be no further Council action required. Motion was withdra,\I'n. Motion vlsS made by Councilman Bennett that the Council deny the variance given by the Board of Adjustment based upon the definition contained in paragraph 27 of Article I, Sec. 44.24 with regard to the home occupation license to Mr. Gary Hunt. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to deny the appeal and accept the Board of Adjustment's approval for the Special Exception to Mr. Gary Hunt. Seconded by Councilman Arnold for discussion. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Equalizing Board Hearing - Exceptions: Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the Equalization Board Hearing for the purpose of hearing exceptions to the paving and drainage improvements on North Orlando Ranches Sec. 2 and 2A. Mayor Piland said he would continue the Hearing until next week, May 29, 1979. Mayor Piland recessed the Hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. 7' . e Page 2, Reg. Session, City Council, May ') 'J t...~, 1979 78-79-36 . City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to accept the bid on the air conditioning contract from All-Temp ($97.82 per month) for all City buildings. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Manager Rozansky reported that our request for a buildings-grounds maintenance specialist and Clerk for the Fire Dept. (CETA) has been approved and we are \vaiting for the notification in Hriting from CETA. Manager Rozansky reported he would have a proposal for repairs for Fire Station ;12 next week. On the public ,.;rorks complex, the Engineer said vie should have some soil borings made. There was discussion of a retirement plan for city employees and Manager Rozansky suggested a workshop meeting be set up to discuss this. Manager Rozansky has sent a letter to the North Orlando Hater & Sewer Corporation and Seminole Utility Company requesting reimbursement of fees to the City for the Transmission Authority. Manager Rozansky has sent a letter to the Tax appraiser of Seminole County reference the rezoning from R-1 to C-1 on the property between Sherry and Wade Streets along S.R. 434; as yet there has been no reply. . Hanager Rozansky is to send a letter to Bob Foglia, I'Tinter Springs HOmes, in reference to the engineering fees for the inspections in ~Tildwood. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs in accordance vlith Art. IV, Section 44.30, sub-paragraph 5, a hearing be set up on the proposed activities building for the First Baptist Church of ~~inter Springs. 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: Motion "ras made by Councilman Arnold that the Councilman Hho is appointed as the Personnel Commissioner be the ex-officio member of the Personnel Policy Committee. 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. Bond Issue: Councilman Arnold reported that the closing on the Series 1979 Bond Issue for $600,000.00 was held Friday 18 May 1979 at which time the City received from the Leedy Corporation a cashiers check in the amount of $573,569.50 which together with the cashiers check for $5000.00 which the City had been holding for several months totalled $578,569.50. This amount breaks dm,m as follmls: Bond sale price Interest since April 1 $573,000.00 5,569.50 578,569.50 . .. .. . . Reg. Session, City Council, Hay "') 0) 1979 Page 3 ~-, 78 -7 9 -3 6 . The cost of the bond issue thus was $27,000.00, and covered all fees in connection therewith. No further charges in connection with this issue of $600,000.00 are anticipated. The following actions were taken "ith respect to the monies the City received: Deposited in the Construction Fund Account $520,720.00 Deposited in the S inking Fund Account 5,569.50 Deposited in the Sinking Fund Reserve Account 52,280.00 578,569.50 From the balance in the Construction Fund, ~ouncilman Arnold authorized the payment to Clark, Dietz of $23,145.00, this being their to date bill for the engineering on 2 and 2A. Councilman Arnold did not authorize any payment on their bill for North and South Edgemon Avenues until we get the breakout of the portion covering the City paving, drainage. This left a balance in the Construction Fund of $497,575.00. Councilman ~rnold left a sum in this account sufficient to pay CDA "hen the bill is resolved, and invested $492,000.00 in a C/D with Southeast Bank for 50 days maturing on July 10, 1979 at 10%. Councilman Arnold said he expects the first payment to Daleon Hill be due on July 10 and after it is made, he "ill reinvest the remainder of the Construction Fund balance for another 30 days. Daleon has agreed to a monthly payment on or about the 10th of each month. Councilman Arnold said he anticipates the bond funds vvill earn the following amounts for the period May 21 through July 10, 1979: . Construction Fund: S inking Fund: Reserve Account: ~?492,000 (HO% 5,569.50 (?Y/o (thru 8 Jun) 52,280 05% (thru 8 Jun) $6,739.73 13.73 128.91 Sinking Fund,Reserve Account, coming led with other city funds thru July 10 g9.5% 509.72 $7,392.09 Councilman Arnold said he plans to reinvest each month the balance of the Construction Fund until it is exhausted, probably in November or December. At the same time, in accordance with the terms of the bond resolution, he hopes to invest the balances in the Public Service Tax Fund, the Sinking Fund, and the Sinking Fund Reserve account coming led with such City funds are as necessary to bring the total to at least $100,000.00 in CIDs with Flagship BAnk, our paying agent, at equal or higher than the going money market fund rate which currently has not fallen below 9.5% on many occasions. If this program can be followed at the estimated rates, the Sinking Fund and the Sinking Fund Reserve Account should earn about $1015.00 up to and including 10 September, and the Construction Fund about $6800.00, over and above the amounts listed above. The bid opening for paving and drainage improvements for North and South Edgemon Avenue viaS held on Hny 17, 1979. There v"ere four bids received. The lov, bid was from Orange Paving & Construction Co. in the amount of $81,508.18 and the high bid from BasePaving and Construction Company in the amount of $97,483.12. The bids were turned over to Clark, Dietz & Associates for a recommendation back to Council, possibly next meeting. . . , - . l~eg. Session, City Council, May "l') ,,~ L., 1979 Page 4 78 -79 -3 6 . Councilman Arnold reported that He have received a refund of :P1663.00 for our vJorkmen I s Compensation premium. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: Councilman Pellerin discussed the amended Public Horks Department budget. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~~ T /;~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: , NAYOR . .