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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 02 26 City Council Regular Minutes , , 79-80-17 " ~ \ >-- . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FEBRUARY 26, 1980 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 Maureen Boyd. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman John Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Counc i Imen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Maureen Boyd, present John Torcaso, present Pub lic Input: Mr. Gil Artman, Silver Creek, presented a petition to Council asking for the Council to consider to vacate and abandon the park as is designated on the Plat of North Orlando Ranches Sec. 2 as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 12, and Section 2A as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 40, Seminole County, Fl. Council was in agreement to proceed and Attorney Stalnaker will advise as to procedure necessary for vacating and abandoning this park as well as other dedicated park areas. Mr. Patrick Walsh, 414 David St., expressed concern about the rezoning of lots on SR 434. . Mrs. Lee Ann Grove, 626 Alton Road, complained about the garbage service. Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to approve the minutes of February 12, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Proposed Ordinance No. 208, rezoning Lots 2, 6, 8 and the westerly one foot of Lot 7, Block 8, North Orlando Townsite Fourth Addition: Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for the purpose of hearing comment on the proposed ordinance. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading of Ordinance 208 by title only. Mr. Hoyt was present to speak for the rezoning. Mr. Patrick Walsh, 414 David Street, spoke against the rezoning. No further comment. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Ordinance No. 208. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . Resolution No. 29l-Reso1ution of the City of Winter Springs declaring its intention to participate in a combined entitlement jurisdiction with the E.C.F.R.P.C. within State Planning District VI under the JSIA of 1979. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Resolution No. 291. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on themotion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. . . . ,., Reg. Session, City Council, Feb. 26, 1980 Amended Page 2 79-80-17 Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations: a. Request of R.McClain, C.Pelfrey and M.Smallwood to rezone Lots 1, 3 and 4, Block 8, North Orlando Fourth Add., from R-l to C-l: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendation and set up a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. b. Final Engineering of Tuscany Place, Phase 1: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the final engineering of Tuscany Place, Phase 1. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on themotion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. c. Final Engineering and Plat of Fairway Oaks, Phase 1: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve final engineering and plat of Fairway Oaks, Phase 1. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. d. Rezoning 329 acres south of SR 419 from RU to R-lA - Florida Land Company: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendation that the property be rezoned from RU to R-lA. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. In discussion, Mary Williamson, Tradewinds Road, Sonnie William, Leopard Trail, and Larry Gatrell, Mockingbird Lane spoke. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance and set a public hearing for this rezoning. (329 acres south of SR 419 from RU to RIA). Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Waiver of Sec. 6-32 (Mr. Gary Hunt): Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the waiver for Mr. Gary Hunt. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. Request for entrance sign authorization-Tuscawilla (Mr. Art Barr): (Corner of Trotwood and Tuscawilla Road). Mr. Ray Bradshaw and City Manager recommended approval in accordance with Sec. 5-113, (e) (1) - (c) of Ordinance No. 204. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the entrance sign. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso,aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. . . . Reg. Session, City Council, Feb. 26, 1980 Eage 2 79-80-17 Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations: a. Request of R.McClain, C.Pelfrey and M.Smallwood to rezone Lots 1, 3 and 4, Block 8, North Orlando Fourth Add., from R-l to C-l: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendation and set up a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. b. Final Engineering of Tuscany Place, Phase 1: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the final engineering of Tuscany Place, Phase 1. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. c. Final Engineering and Plat of Fairway Oaks, Phase 1: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve final engineering and plat of Fairway Oaks, Phase 1. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. d. Rezoning 322 acres south of SR 419 from RU to ~-lA-Florida Land Co.: Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendation that the property be rezoned from RU to R-lA. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. In discussion, Mary Williamson, Tradewinds Road, Sonnie William, Leopard Trail, and Larry Gatrell, Mockingbird Lane spoke. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the City Attorney draw up an ordinance and set a public hearing for this rezoning. (322 acres south of SR 419 from RU to RlA). Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Waiver of Sec. 6-32 (Mr. Gary Hunt): Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the waiver for Mr. Gary Hunt. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. Request for entrance sign authorization-Tuscawilla (Mr.Art Barr): (Corner of Trotwood and Tuscawilla Road). Mr. Ray Bradshaw and City Manager recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the entrance sign. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. ~ Reg. Session, City Council, Feb. 26, 1980 Page 3 79-80-17 ~ City ManaRer - Richard Rozansky: a. Insurance Bids: Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to accept the bid from Cass~noblock ($28,361.00) for the City's Insurance. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. b. Site Plan Review Board Recommendations: Mayor Piland appointed a committee with Councilman Bennett as Chairperson, Councilman Arnold and Councilman Boyd to come back to the next Council Meeting with a report in reference to the Site Plan Review Board, the Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Piland asked for some recommendations as to what we can do to increase the attendance at meetings and to insure that the responsibility and scope of their duties are carried out. c. Disposal of police car (1974 Matador): Motion was made by Councilman Bennett that Mr. Rozansky be authorized to place this vehicle up for bids. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. ~ d. Reports: North and South Edgemon Avenue paving project has been completed. The cost of the project inside the City is $77,893.92 and the portion outside the City $17,043.32. Resolution No. 259 sets the limit of $96,058.58. The City Attorney will prepare a new resolution for the next meeting to readjust the cost. The City Manager will make final payment and accept the improvements subject to contract documents. Manager Rozansky reported he would like to investigate the feasibility of adding additional fuel storage in our Public Works compound. Presently we have the capacity to store 10,000 gallons. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to authorize the City Manager to go out for bids for fuel tanks. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. In reference to the letter from the Department of Transportation about lowering the speed limit on S. R. 434 in the area of the school, the Department of Transporta- tion indicated that adequate and positive protection is provided in the area and a lower speed limit is not justified at this time. Manager Rozansky asked if a resolution could be sent to the DOT expressing our concern. Manager Rozansky will prepare a resolution for the next meeting. Manager Rozansky reported he has received a letter from CETA asking us if we need additional service personnel. The maximum salary is $7093.00 and we can only supplement $1000.00. The City Manager is to write a letter indicating that after expiration of the presently funded positions that we will no longer participate in the CETA program. ~ The City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer met to discuss problems in . . . . . ~ ~- Reg. Session, City Council, Feb. 26, 1980 Page 4 79-80-17 North Orlando Ranches Sections 8, 9 and 10. The City Engineer felt that further soils studies would be necessary. An estimate for these studies from Ardaman & Associates is $4,640.00. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate a contract for groundwater survey and pavement inspection in Sections 8 and 9 North Orlando Ranches. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland asked Attorney Stalnaker several questions he would like answered as follows: Did our City Engineer approve the final engineering plans and did the City Council approve those final engineering plans on Sec. 8, 9 and 10? Did or did not Council accept the Unprovements on Sec. 8, 9 and 10? Have the maintenance bonds expired and what is the condition of the performance bonds? What is our legal status in relationship to the developer since 8, 9 and 10 was platted in 1958? What is our legal position in relationship to Florida Land Company who purchased the land which was already a subdivision in compliance with the subdivision law when they were not legally responsible to comply with it in the first place? The City Manager received a letter from Florida Land Company and they would like to proceed with the small bike path from SR 434 to the bridge on the east side of Sheoah Boulevard. There was no objection from Council. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: Councilman Jacobs said that for Conditional Use requests before the Board of Adjust- ment, there is no requirement for notifying adjacent property owners; also, it is not necessary for the applicant of a conditional use to be present at the meeting. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Mayor Piland expressed his appreciation to Councilman Arnold for his attendance at the Florida League Conference in Tallahassee. Councilman Arnold discussed his memorandums to Council in reference to the Conference and the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation. Councilman Arnold reported that Mr. Leedy will be at the City Hall, March 6, 1980, at 10:00 a. m. to discuss bonding in general and about a possible bond issue to take care of the North Orlando Ranches Sections 8 and 9 and Mr. Hesse's proposal. This will be an informal meeting open to the public. Councilman Arnold reported that he and the City Manager met with officials of Tropic Bank in an attempt to consolidate our banking with Tropic Bank. Council had no objection. Council Seat III - John Bennett: Councilman Bennett asked if it would be possible to inform Council how much we have spent on engineering costs when various developments come up for final approval. It was suggested that this could be made a separate section of the finance report. "t ~ . Reg. Session, City Council, Feb. 26, 1980 . Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Nothing to report. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: Next Council Meeting March 11, 1980. Meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p. m. Approved: . . L Page 5 79-80-17 Respectfully submitted, ~7;r; 9&~. Mary T. Norton, City Clerk