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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 07 26 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 82-83- 23 - JJII""" . REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JULY 26, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Inez Linville, present William Jacobs, present Leanne Grove, present The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Grove. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Linville to approve the minutes of July 12, 1983 Commission Meeting and Building Board of Adjustment Meeting. In discussion, Jay Alpert, Winter Springs Development Corporation said he wanted it clarified in the minutes, that the new owner of Tuscany Place 2 and 3 committed to the Developer that if he could not put the sidewalks in, he would pay the Developer to put the sidewalks in. The other item was that it is not reflected in the minutes that he requested final engineering approval be on the agenda for the July 26 meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman seconded by Commissioner Linville to table approval of the minutes until we check the tapes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Jay Alpert, Winter Springs Development Company, spoke in reference to final plat approval on Units 12 and 13 Tuscawilla. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we put on the agenda Units 12 and 13 after the City Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 418, appreciation to Ellen Weiss: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 4l8.Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 419, in opposition to the amendment of the Florida Statutes or the enactment of any special act relative to merger of municipalities: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to adopt Resolution No. 419. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 26, 1983 Page 2 82-83-23 ~ Resolution No. 420, Community Services Trust Fund Grant Application: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to adopt Resolution No. 420 as amended. In discussion Section 2 was changed from $2,000 to $2,400, and the word "Veterans" was dropped. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Request of Seventh Day Adventist Church for approval for occupancy of a temporary building on site by construction supervisor and family: The City Planner explained the Seventh Day Adventist Church is carrying out an expansion program to replace the two temporary buildings they have been using the last several years. While the project is underway they asked permission for their contractor to live in one of the trailers on the property as a resident and also to act as a security guard for their materials. Miss Koch distributed copies of the letter to the Commission from the Church authorizing this request. Mr. Smith indicates that it has electric power and central plumbing facilities. There is a provision in the Code which allows the Commission to consider approval for a temporary occupancy of a trailer on commercial property which this is. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Linville to approve the request for six months. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. ~ Discussion for landfill in residential and commercial areas and discussion on littering in residential and commercial areas (Section 7-1 of the City Code), and discussion of the interpretation of the Code Enforcement Board from their meeting of June 20, 1983 concerning landfill on commercial property. There was discussion of whether or not the City should adopt landfill ordinances. City Engineer Jack Cooper recommended the City adopt a landfill ordinance. Commissioner Adkins asked that the Commission have the courtesy for the future buyers of property in Winter Springs to make notice on record that such land has been filled. Mr. Tom Dougherty, Chokecherry Drive, spoke in discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to kill the whole topic. Seconded by Commissioner Linville. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, no; motion carried. City Manager- Richard Rozansky: Architects for City Hall (shortlist): Manager Rozansky reported that 20 proposals have been received and they were shortlisted to seven. The seven firms have been interviewed and shortlisted down to three firms who are to be interviewed by the Commission. Monday, August 8th at 6:30 p. m. was set for the Commission to interview the three firms, Hampton, Monday & Associates P. A., Catalyst, Inc., and Reynolds, Smith & Hills. ~ Flood Insurance Program: Manager Rozansky reported that sometime ago he instructed Mr. Cooper to write FEMA and ask the status of the flood prone area on Sailfish Road. FEMA has informed us that there are certain steps that have to be taken to change the map. Manager Rozansky is to check with the Jacksonville Office and report back to the Commission. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 26, 1983 Page 3 82-83-23 Bids-July 21, 1983: On July 21, 1983 we held the bid opening. No bids were received for the tennis courts at Sunshine Park. Two bids were received for the electric door operators. Chief Holzman recommends the lower bid of Central Florida Door Company in the amount of $2,225.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to accept the bid recommendation for Central Florida Door Company in the amount of $2,225.00. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Manager Rozansky said he is going to review the engineering on the tennis courts, see what has to be done and come back to the Commission with a recommendation. 1983-1984 Budget Requirements: Commission sets a proposed millage rate; b.rolled back rate and.day, time and place of public hearing for tentative budget. Manager Rozansky discussed the Certification of Taxable Value and the proposed millage rate of 1.3284 mills which is approximately 115% over the roll-back rate of 1.1551 mills. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we set the proposed millage rate at the roll-back rate of 1.1551 mills. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. In discussion Manager Rozansky again recommended the proposed millage be set at 1.3284 mills. Mr. Tom Dougherty, Oak Forest, spoke in favor of holding down taxes. Mr. Phil Kulbes, Glasgow Court, recommended supporting the City Manager. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, no; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to set the proposed millage rate at 1.1551; rolled back rate 1.1551 and day, time and place of public hearing for Tuesday, September 13, 1983, 7:30 p. m., Winter Springs City Hall, 400 N. Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, Fl. 32708. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Drainage Easement: (Indian Ridge): Manager Rozansky explained there are some people trying to develop a portion of property on Moss Road and they need an easement in the back of their property.to get the water off their property. They need this easement before they can proceed and give us some preliminary engineering. Manager Rozansky said he wanted to make it clear that we will seek this easement, but we will not be responsible for their development. Mr. Joe Abram spoke to the Commission and said this is an interim solution. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that the City accept the drainage easement as presented providing there is no cost or liability to the City. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 26, 1983 Page 4 82-83-23 Manager Rozansky reported this is fix-up, clean-up Commissioner Hartman said he would like to see the up some of the trash that is around the City. week in Winter Springs. Public Works Department clean Manager Rozansky reported that the Winter Springs Elderly Communities did repay our attorney fees in the amount of $4,400.00. There was discussion of payment of the C.P.A. fees. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we not issue any building permits out there (Elderly Communities Project) until we receive the money that is due for Watsky & Company from Mr. Yurchison. Attorney Lang said he was not sure we could reject an application for a building permit as long as all the conditions are met by the developer. Manager Rozansky is to contact Mr. Yurchison and ask for the fees that are due the C.P.A. Motion was withdrawn by Commissioner Hartman. . Tuscawilla Units 12 and 13: Mr. Alpert, Winter Springs Development Corp., said he recently requested a final determination on final engineering of Units 12 and 13 in Tuscawilla. He said they want to move ahead with preparing of the linens for plat approval, and there were several questions left hanging at the May 24th meeting. The question of sidewalks has been resolved. The other was the request that the preliminary engineering be accepted with a tract of land designated as drainage retention area to be dedicated to the City. The Commission had some discussion on that at the last meeting and it is my understanding the Commission would be willing to accept a tract of land designated as drainage retention area if it is on the plat as drainage retention area. Another item is the item on the Staff Report. The Staff's suggestion that a parking area be placed in a nature park (5 acres) north of Winter Springs Boulevard. This area is a natural area and is not an area that is conducive to parking. It was designed to be a nature park. The nature park was decided to be dedicated at a time when the Commission accepted some change in zoning back in May. When the Development Company offered this property as park it was offered as a nature park for the citizens of Tuscawilla which would be one where there would be some park benches and some hiking trails and some picnic tables. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve final engineering on Units 12 and 13 Tuscawilla, with no parking (at the Nature Park) and that the adjacent lot owners of the pond be deeded the property subject to a drainage easement. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Motion was amended by Commissioner Adkins, that when City Engineer Mr. Cooper does see the topo and if he concurs with Mr. Alpert's decision, then you could eliminate the parking and add more parking at the other park. If Mr. Cooper decides there could be parking, then there should be parking. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the amendment: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. . Vote on the motion as amended: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 26, 1983 Page 5 82-83-23 Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Commissioner Hartman reported that he has been getting some calls about Wander Lake again. Seems they are starting at 6:00 a.m. Commissioner Hartman had some concerns about the letter from Mr. Jones that he was not under obligation to grade the roads. That is in the contract and I would like to suggest that we make him grade the roads more often then he is; he is not grading the roads at all. Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins asked about the McKissick property. Commissioner Adkins recommended that Mr. Jones be required to remove the dirt while he is still available to remove it. Commission Seat III - Inez Linville: Commissioner Linville asked if the attendance policy could be changed for the Planning & Zoning Board. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Linville that we change the attendance policy of all the Boards to the same as that that applies to the City Commission. Motion died due to lack of a second. Commissioner Linville reported that coming from Tuscawilla into S.R. 434 the shoulders have eroded making it very dangerous on S.R. 419. Manager Rozansky said he would write to the State about this condition. . Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs asked about the status of the NOWSCO purchase and Attorney Lang said they would be meeting soon. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: No report. Mayor's Office: Mayor Torcaso read the letter to Police Chief John Govoruhk commending Officer Fran Ryan. The letter was from David Nusbaum. Mr. Troy Piland spoke about the Commission action on the budget. Mr. Tom Dougherty also spoke in reference to taxes. Meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: 1 ,MAYOR