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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 05 27 City Council Regular Minutes 79-80-23 ~ . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MAY 27, 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 Mayor Troy Piland. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by CounciLman John Bennett. 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, absent Public Input: Peter Wasilewski, Holiday Lane, asked if the item of increasing utility tax could be moved up on the agenda. Approval of Minutes of May 13, 1980: Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the minutes of May 13, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; motion carried. . Mr. J. C. Mitchell - Regarding Petitions: Mr. Mitchell discussed the petitions for Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 210 and the reasons for this action. Mr. Chuck Angelier, Fisher Road, presented a map showing the property in question and a flood prone area map. Mr. George Guarente, 490 Fisher Road also spoke and discussed the Land Use Plan; Peter Wasilewski, Holiday Lane, John Van Eepoel, Tradewinds Road, Curtis Moore,209 Mockingbird Lane; Richard DeFazio, Jackson Circle, Mrs. Andresi, Sailfish Road; Mrs. Shanks, Sailfish Road; Mrs. Sonnie William, Tuscawilla; Susan Lawyer, Seminole County; Gary Hunt, Marlin Road; Mrs.Hite, Panama Road, all spoke in discussion. Attorney Stalnaker explained the lawsuit filed today is a four-count complaint. Council is to review the lawsuit and a Special Session was called for Tuesday, June 3, 1980, to give direction to the City Attorney. Increasing Utility Tax: Councilman Arnold asked what direction the City should take for the next fiscal year. He asked if we should continue to be a progressive city and do its best to provide the services that the citizens appear to want, The consensus of Council was not in favor of increasing utility tax but increasing the ad valorem tax. Extension of Agreement-Resolution No. 233-Dave Artzner: Dave Artzner was present to ask Council for an extension of the existing resolution. The City Manager recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that we extend the agreement six months as requested by Mr. Artzner. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; . Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. (Oct. 10, 1980) . . . Reg. Session, City Council, May 27, 1980 Page 2 79-80-23 Request for Extension of Variance-Allen Schachter (Lot l8,Blk.B,Oak Grove Park): Mr. Schacter was present to ask for a six month extension. City Manager recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the request of the extension until December 11, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, absent. Motion carried. Resolution No. 306 Vacating Plat Sec. 2: Attorney Stalnaker read Resolution No. 306 in its entirety. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Resolution No. 306 and set the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Approval of Resolutions Nos. 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 - (Appreciation to Shriver, Weaver, Bracht, Brown, Williamson, Palmer & Logan): Attorney Stalnaker read Resolution No. 299 in its entirety. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Resolutions Nos. 299 thru 305. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Ordinance No. 217 amending Sec. 2-32 and 2-41 of the Code (Elections) First Reading: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to read Ordinance No. 217 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye..... (Vote was not unanimous). Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 217 in its entirety. Ordinance No. 218 Rezoning Lot 1, Rep1at No.3, North Orlando Townsites, First Reading: Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to read Ordinance No. 218 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; motion carried. (Vote was not unanimous.) Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 218 in its entirety. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: 1.Proposal-City Hall Renovations: Council was furnished copies of the proposal to renovate City Hall and City Manager Rozansky is to come back with some cost estimates. 2.Bridge Inspection Agreement: Manager Rozansky reported that we have received the contract from the County for doing our bridge inspections and that it has to be signed by the Mayor. 3.Road Improvement Program: , Reg. Session, City Council, May 27, 1980 Page 3 79-80-23 . Manager Rozansky proposed that the following streets be repaired: Bombay from SR 434 to Third Street; N. Fairfax from SR 434 to First Street; First Street and Fairfax to Moss Road; and also pave the drive in front of the Fire Station No.1. Fisc~l year 1980-81 budget calendar schedule was distributed. Life and Health Insurance: Our present carrier is Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company. Manager Rozansky reported that next year he will go out for bids and try to bid on a three-year period. . Reports: Manager Rozansky reported on Sec. 2 & 2A. On May 15 the issue was turned over to the City Attorney. On May 16th Manager Rozansky refused a final pay estimate; on May 16th our City Attorney notified the Bonding Company that we intend to man the job if the contractor did not finish it or make provisions to complete it right away; On May 16th City Attorney sent the Contractor a demand letter; on May 19th we received a letter from the Contractor that he would complete the job and that he would do it under protest; on May 20th Manager Rozansky sent the Contractor and the City Engineer a letter to have a meeting to try to avoid litigation. The meeting was set for Thursday, May 29 at the City Attorney's office. We are still holding approximately $61,000.00. Manager Rozansky has a new partial release for $22,358.64 which he is going to hold until Thursday and see what the City Attorney advises him to do with it. From the correspondence the City Manager has been giving the Council, the three parties involved, it is evident that there is potential conflict between the Contractor and the City Engineer. The City Manager has had discussion with the City Engineer and has told him that he is holding him responsible for this job and we intend this job to be completed within responsible compliance with plans and specifications. That is where Sec. 2 & 2A is right now. Manager Rozansky reported that we have a new public address system. Manager Rozansky reported that he would like to take a vacation starting June 2, 1980, one week. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: City Manager-Review/Evaluation: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that Council allow City Manager Rozansky to live without the city limits until March 31, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; motion carried. A salary increase for the City Manager is to be reviewed at the time of the budget discussions. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Nothing to report. Council Seat III - John Bennett: Nothing to report. . . ~ Reg. Session, City Council, May 27, 1980 Page 4 79-80-23 . Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Advertising Legal Notices: There was discussion of advertising in the Evening Herald and Sentinel Star. Manager Rozansky is to check and see if the fees that are charged would cover the costs of this additional advertising and report back to Council. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Absent. Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland discussed the various bills that are being discussed in Tallahassee and asked Council to call their representatives or send letters to let them know how they feel about them. Councilman Jacobs asked that an ordinance be drafted compensating the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board members $25.00 per month. Mayor Piland asked the status of the Resolution No. 284 ( establishing a l80-day moratorium on the granting of special exceptions, variances, or the issuance of occupational licenses to establishments wherein intoxicating beverages are sold and consumed and topless dancing performances are permitted,etc.) Meeting adjourned 10:38 p. m. Respectfully submitted, . ~7~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: .