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Home My WebLink About1980 05 13 City Council Regular Minutes ... .. 79-80-22 . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MAY 13, 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 John Bennett. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Maureen Boyd, present John Torcaso, present Pub lic Input: T. Mahon, 1015 Antelope Trail, spoke in reference to Cablevision Company coming on her property-she felt it was an invasion of privacy. Mary Williamson, Tradewinds Road, said the roads are being ruined from the trucks hauling dirt from Wonder Lake. She thanked the Police Department for their concern of a car parked by her house while her house was dark. Peter Wasilewski, 115 Holiday Lane, asked what can be done about North Moss Road, the entrance to the Police and Fire Station. . Approval of Minutes Of April 22, 1980: Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to approve the minutes of April 22, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Public Hearings: Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 213, Foxmoor East Rezoning, has been postponed indefinitely. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2l4-repealing Sec. 44.05, 44.06,etc.(Board of Adjustment and P&Z Board).. Second Reading: Mayor Piland recessed the Council meeting and opened the public hearing for the purpose of hearing comment on proposed Ordinance No. 214. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading of Ordinance No. 214 by title only. Mr. George Shriver, Bombay Ave., spoke against the change to the number of seats-he was for the seven member board; Mary Williamson, Tradewinds Road, worked with both a five and seven member board but felt the five member Board was more conscientious; George Kaplan, Moree Loop, asked why the change. No further discussion Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Council Meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett for adoption of Ordinance No. 214. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. . Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2l5-repealing Sec. 44.70.10, 44.70.ll,etc.(Site Plan Review Board) Second reading: Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for the purpose of hearing comment on proposed Ordinance No. 215. Attorney Stalnaker read Reg. Session, City Council, May 13, 1980 Page 2 79-80-22 . the second reading by title only. This ordinance brings back to City Staff the review of all applications other than single family dwelling units. Mr. George Shriver, 170 N. Bombay Ave. and P. Wasilewski, HOliday Lane, spoke for the ordinance. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett for adoption of Ordinance No. 215. 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. . Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 2l6-amending 1979-80 FY Budget. Second Reading: Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on proposed Ordinance No. 216. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading by title only. Councilman Arnold discussed the items in the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. He asked if anyone had any questions or comments in regard to Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. No one had any questions or comments. The changes in revenues and expenditures were discussed. The City Manager recommended a 5% cost of living increase for City employees effective May 8, 1980. The City Planner is now off CETA and will be picked up as a regular employee and paid out of the General Fund. CETA as a whole will be discontinued. Mr. Peter Wasilewski, Holiday Lane, and Richard DeFazio, Jackson Circle, spoke for the ordinance. Deputy Mayor Arnold suggested that the City Manager be added to those employees receiving the 5% cost of living increase. Mayor Piland explained that as long as there was money in the budget an inter-departmental transfer could cover the cost of living increase for the City Manager. Some $30,000 has been set aside to make improvements to City Hall. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett for adoption of Ordinance No. 216. 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. Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation: Rezoning from R-l to C-l Lot 1, Replat No. 3 of a portion of North Orlando Townsite Fourth Addition-Brandon and Booth: This rezoning was in accordance with the Comprehensive Land Use Map. Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs to set a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. The public hearing is to be scheduled for June 24, 1980. . Petition to Vacate Plat - North Orlando Ranches Sec. 9 Park Area: Curtis Moore spoke for the vacation. There was discussion of the land to be vacated, whether or not to vacate from the centerline of the property or the creek. It was decided by Council to table so that the property owners could meet with Florida Land Company to see if they could acquire the total property so that Council Can make one decision. Also, all property o,vners are to be notified of this proposed vacation. Reg. Session, City Council, May 13, 1980 Page 3 79-80-22 . Appointments to the Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment: The following appointments were made for the Board of Adjustment: Seat I - William Jacobs appointed Tom Binford Seat II - Hilfred Arnold appointed Sonnie William Seat III - John Bennett appointed Richard Kessler Seat IV - Maureen Boyd appointed Al Davis Seat V - John Torcaso appointed Ellen Weiss Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that these appointments be confirmed. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board: Seat I, Hilliam Jacobs appointed Robert Dixon Seat II, Wilfred Arnold appointed Joel Weiss Seat III, John Bennett appointed Andrew Montvai Seat IV, Maureen Boyd appointed Louise Poole Seat V, John Torcaso appointed Jerry Fusco Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that these appointments be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. . The City Manager is to set up a Workshop Session for orientation for these two Boards. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Manager Rozansky recommended that the two bids that were received for the fuel storage tanks be rejected. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the bids be rejected as recommended by the City Manager and that they be rebid. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. The monthly reports have been distributed. Councilman Bennett discussed the Balance Sheet-Engineering Fees Vs. Costs. The City Manager explained that the fees will be monitored for another month, then if necessary the application fees would be raised. Councilman Bennett asked for a report for the first meeting in June. City Manager reported on the paving and drainage improvements in Sec. 2 & 2A. A report was received today from the City Engineer. The thickness of thepaving is uneven throughout the entire project. Attorney Stalnaker is to put the bonding company on notice and demand that this project be completed properly. City Manager reported a letter has been received from Seminole Utility Company requesting an increase in rates. . Manager Rozansky discussed the letter from Florida Land Company requesting that when the City approves the final plat of Foxmoor Unit IV for recording, multiple performance bonds be accepted to COver the respective phases of construction. Council had no ob- jection if there are no legal problems with the bonds. City Manager said he would . . .. Reg. Session, City Council, May 13, 1980 Page 4 79-80-22 . write a letter confirming approval provided they do the p~rk first. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that Resolution No. 298 be placed on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. (Resolution No. 298 establishes the amount to be paid by the City to the Mayor and City Councilmen on a monthly basis for their reimburse- ment for expenditures naturally and necessarily incurred by them pursuant to Ordinance No. 185). Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that Resolution No. 298 be adopted. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, no; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: There was discussion of a review of the City Manager as his anniversary date was April 1, 1980. This will be on the agenda for the next Council meeting. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold reported that at the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County meeting last week there was discussion of salary increases county-wide and there should be some exchange of information between cities in reference to salaries. Councilman Arnold discussed next year's budget and the sources of revenue should be looked into and asked that Council be prepared to discuss increasing utility taxes bo six or seven per cent at the next Council Meeting. . Council Seat III - John Bennett: Nothing to report. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Councilman Boyd discussed advertising legal notices in the Sanford Herald and Sentinel Star. This will be on the agenda for the next meeting. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Councilman Torcaso said he would like the name "Longwood-oviedo Road" deleted. The City Manag,.~r said he would check into it. Councilman Torcaso discussed the bike path on Sheoah Boulevard and said that Florida Land Company wants to put the path on the other side of the road. Hayor's Office: The City Manager is to have a proposal on the changes to the City Hall at the next Council Meeting. The paving of South Edgemon Avenue and South Cortez Avenue will begin on Thursday, Hay 15, 1980. Meeting was adjourned 9:25 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~ r Ji,$;;J Hary T. Norton, City Clerk