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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 06 24 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . ~~ REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JUNE 24, 1985 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 William A. Jacobs, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Buck Adkins, present Leanne Grove, absent The Invocation was given by Commissioner Buck Adkins. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of June 10 and June 17, 1985. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Tom Dougherty, Oak Forest, spoke about noise from skateboard ramps. Gil Dudley, Highlands, spoke about response time and stray dogs. General Agenda: Public Hearing for Ord. No. 319, annexation of Lot 8, Blk. B, Oakgrove Park, etc. Second Reading: Attorney Lang read Ord. recessed the Commission Cowell, explained it is against the ordinance. Commission Meeting. No. 319 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso Meeting and opened the public hearing. City Planner, Peter a one acre parcel on U.S. Hwy 17/92. No one spoke for or Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Ord. No. 319. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman,aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 320, annexation of Lot 2, E of W line Sec.5-21S-31E Extd. Nly, Sec. 30-20S-31E and Lot 5 and Lots 14 + 21 N of RD (Less W 1080 Ft) in 05-21S-31E, Phillip R. Yonge Grant,etc. Second Reading: Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 320 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained it is 118 acres located north of Tuscawilla, along S.R. 434. Planning and Zoning has recommended approval. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Ord. No. 320. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. ~ Regular Meeting, City Commission, June 24, 1985 Page 2 84-85-21 . Final plat approval Bob Goll-Group 3 Design for Winter Springs Plaza: Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs for approval of final plat for Winter Springs Plaza. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Request of Winter Springs Development Corporation for reconsideration of Greenbriar Lane: City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained about three Commission Meetings ago Greenbriar Lane was submitted for final engineering and plat, and at that time was approved. Subsequently there were some concerns from neighbors in the area requesting that the turning lanes not be included with the original plan. At the last meeting the Commission rescinded its basic approval of the plan for a one way stop coming through the project. Winter Springs Development Corp. and LeCesse Corp. were not present at the last meeting and were not aware of the comments that were made. Mr. Charles True representing Winter Springs Development Corp. and a representative from LeCesse Corp. were present. Mr. True said if its the pleasure of this Commission not to have the turning lanes, they will accept that decision; but, for the record, Winter Springs Development Corp. and LeCesse Corp. will not be responsible for any improvements or turning lanes in the future. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to overturn the decision made at the Commission Meeting of June 10, 1985 to stick with the original plat of Greenbriar Lane and turning lanes on Northern Way. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, no; Commissioner Adkins, no; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Mayor Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Request of Walt Dittmer-Winter Springs Commerce Center for one year extension: Mr. Walt Dittmer was present to request his extension. He suggested leasing the backyards (30 feet) for 99 years so the Rustic Woods people could plant trees and shrubs and abide by the Florida Power Corporation guidelines. Manager Rozansky said that Mr. Clark of Florida Power Corporation indicated that Mr. Dittmer did not have any approvals, and he suggested that Mr. Dittmer sit down with Florida Power Corporation and the City Staff and work out the problem. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we postpone the request for an extension until the next Commission Meeting and then in the meantime Mr. Dittmer get together with City Staff and work out a solution to the berm in a reasonable length of time that will alleviate your problem. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. In discussion of the motion, Commissioner Hartman amended the motion to include: before the next meeting we get something from Florida Power that they will allow a berm. Discussion. Second was withdrawn. Manager Rozansky again stated that Florida Power Corporation asked that the Commission not approve anything in that easement until Mr. Dittmer receives approval to their plan. That has to be approved by Florida Power Corporation. . Commissioner Jacobs changed his motion to read: recommend that we postpone the action on the extension and that Mr. Dittmer gets together with City Staff, Florida Power Corporation, and the homeowners, and they come back to this Commission whenever they reach an agreement for a recommendation on the completion of the berm in a reasonable length of time and to the satisfaction of the Staff. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, 'June 24, 1985 Page 3 84-85-21 Motion was restated to read: that an initial extension of 30 days be given with the understanding that Mr. Dittmer has to come back and request an extension if he has not reached an agreement with the homeowners, Florida Power Corp., and the Staff of the City and that he be directed to commence negotiations with those three parties so that within the 30 day period he can report back to you. Motion by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. In discussion of the motion, the City Planner stated that Mr. Dittmer can not do any more construction under that easement until he has met with Florida Power so that alternate arrangements can be decided. Motion and second were withdrawn. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins that we grant a three month extension to Mr. Dittmer;during that three months he shall get with Florida Power Corporation and get necessary approvals, complete the berm, landscape the berm, the berm on the Rustic Woods side of the berm shall be the responsibility of not the City, nor Mr. Dittmer; it shall be the responsibility of someone else, anyone else, whoever you can get to do it, do it; there shall be no more removing of dirt by Commission action from the property; and also, the agreement between the property owners that are backed up to the easement and Mr. Dittmer concerning either a lease or a quit claim deed for the 30 feet of property and to the satisfaction of Staff. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. In discussion Commissioner Hartman asked if that "cease and desist" were part of the motion. Commissioner Adkins said yes, until such time as a permit is issued. Commissioner Adkins added to the motion: if at the end of the 90 day period all the above are completed, there will be an automatic 9 month extension; if not, he shall be stopped. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Request of Imara Corp. - Reference Lot 18 - Unit 1: The request is to sell 7.5 feet of Lot 18 to Lot 17, and pursuant to Chapter 14 you cannot subdivide land within a Planned unit development. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the request. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. First Reading of Ord. No. 323 imposing a six month moratorium: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 323 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Attorney Lang read Ord. No. 323 by title only on first reading. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Winter Springs Water & Sewer - a Workshop Meeting was called for Monday, July 1 at 7:00 p. m. to discuss all the water and sewer items. Municipal Complex: Manager Rozansky received a proposal from Bill's Nursery for 100% coverage, plus 35 feet in the back parking lot, 110 shrub heads and 91 Toro 600's, control box at a cost of $10,000.00. An irrigation well would cost $2,500.00. Regular Meeting, City Commission, June 24, 1985 Page 4 84-85-21 . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to get a contract from Bill's Nursery. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Manager Rozansky said the monthly reports have been distributed. The tentative substantial completion date for the municipal complex is July 8th. We're having difficulty with the furniture. On July 8th if the dispatcher section is ready, the communications will be moved into the building. Mayor Torcaso discussed the letter from the Winter Springs Civic Association in reference to their annual Holiday parade. This year the parade will be on November 24th at 3: 00 p.m. The theme is "Holiday Dreams". The Civic Association is asking for $1,000.00 donation and this will be discussed during Budget hearings. Attorney Lang distributed copies of a proposed ordinance on removing soil, rock, etc. He asked for the Commission's comments as soon as possible so that the ordinance can be prepared for first reading for the next Commission Meeting, July 8, 1985. Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Commissioner Hartman asked the City Manager to contact the Forestry Department to find out what is causing the Douglas Fir trees to die. He said there are about 12 trees on Bahama Road dying. . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to put the inter-local agreement in reference to the Local Option Gas Tax on the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we agree to keep the inter-local agreement for the one through four cent gas tax and the existing formula. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we support the County's effort to secure an additional fifth and six cent gas tax based on the same formula as this for what- ever period they can do. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann suggested a proclamation be issued warning motorists that school is out and recommend some sort of caution. Also, homeowner's associations should do something to alert citizens to teach children to avoid strangers. Commission Seat III - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins asked about the speed bumps at Cas a Park the traffic light at SR 434 and SR 419 and Tuscawi11a Road. for the control of skateboard structures. Villas. He asked about He spoke about the need . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, June 24, 1985 Page 5 84-85-21 Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs: No report. Mayor's Office: Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board: Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins to reappoint Taru Joshi to the Planning and Zoning Board and Gil Artman to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Hartman and Commissioner Grove will make their appointments at the next meeting. Proposals for pay increases: Mayor recommended that 10% increases be given to all allocated personnel; 15% be given to Department Heads and 18% for the City Manager. Meeting was adjourned at 10:36 p. m. Respectfully submitted, . ~J7~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: --:'MAYOR .