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Home My WebLink About1985 07 22 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 84-85-23 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JULY 22, 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 Jane Hayman, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Buck Adkins, present Leanne Grove, present The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Richard Rozansky, City Manager. Motion was made to approve the minutes of July 8, 1985 with one correction on page 1, to change the word "continued" to "discontinued" by Commissioner Jacobs. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Presentation of certificates and plaques: Commissioner Grove presented Resolution No. 510, a resolution of appreciation for service on the Code Enforcement Board to Mr. Mike DePasquale. Mayor Torcaso presented certificates for 5 years of dedicated service to Bob Dallas, Craig Heber, Robert Jaynes, Richard Lacienski, Mark Matzinger, David O'Brien, William Rivera, Jr. and Michael Taylor. Mayor Torcaso presented plaques for 10 years of dedicated service to Charles Sexton, William Meyer (accepted by Fire Chief Holzman), and Edmund B. Taylor. Mayor Torcaso presented a plaque for 15 years service to Mary Norton, City Clerk. There was no public input. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 321, rezoning the north 375 ft. along the r-o-w of Wade St. of the west 1/4 of Lot 41, Entz. Farms Add.H2, etc. Second Reading: Attorney Jane Hayman read Ord. No. 321 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. The City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained the property is located S.R. 419 and Wade Street and is to be rezoned to C-l. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to adopt Ord. No. 321. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 322, closing, vacating and abandoning certain plats lying within the City limits, etc. Second Reading: . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 22, 1985 Page 2 84-85-23 Attorney Hayman read Ord. No. 322 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. The City Planner explained this is the property where the new municipal complex is located. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Ord. No. 322. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations of July 10, 1985: Dittmer Annexation: The Planning & Zoning Board recommended annexation of the Dittmer property which is located north of his planned unit development at C-2 zoning. First Reading of Ord. No. 326, annexing Dittmer property: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to read Ord. No. 326 by title only on first reading. SEconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Attorney Hayman read Ord. No. 326 by title only on first reading. First Reading of Ord. No. 327, amending Sec. 9.5 of the City Code, etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann, to table until we get the language straightened out. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 509, relating to sewer capacity allowance; providing an approval procedure, etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to read Resolution NO. 509 by title only. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, no; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion failed. Attorney Hayman read Resolution No. 509 in its entirety. There was discussion of the resolution. Commissioner Adkins felt that six months was not sufficient time for a developer to use his capacity. After discussion the Commission felt the word "utilize" on page 3 (2) was not the correct word. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to table. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aey; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Manager Rozansky said this word be discussed at a future Workshop Meeting. First Reading of Ord. No. 328, vacating a five foot utility easement, etc.: Ordinance No. 328, is an Ordinance of the City vacating a five foot utility easement on the south side of Lot 37, Highland Village One, as recorded in P. B. 29, pages 66, 67, and 68, P. R. of Seminole County, Florida. Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 22, 1985 Page 3 84-85-23 . Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 328 by title only on first reading. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Attorney Hayman read Ord. No. 328 by title only on first reading. Resolution No. 511, providing for the approval and confirmation of the decision of the Equalization Board concerning the assessments provided for in Res. No. 486 (N. Moss Road), etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to read Resolution No. 511 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Attorney Hayman read Resolution No. 511 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 511. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 512, certifying its application for Community Trust Fund, etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Grove to read Resolution No. 512 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Attorney Hayman read Resolution No. 512 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to adopt Resolution No. 512. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins,a ye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: 1985-86 Fiscal Year Budget: Commission Sets: Proposed millage rate; rolled back rate and date, time and place of public hearing for Tentative Budget. Manager Rozansky recommended the proposed millage rate be 2.0 mills; the rolled back rate .97102; and Monday, Sept. 9, 1985 at 7:30 p. m. at the new municipal complex, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs as the date, time and place for the public hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the City Manager's memo of July 22, 1985 in reference to the publication of the millage rate, rolled back rate and date, time and place of the Public Hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Industrial Waste Services, Inc.: Mr. Thornhill of I.W.S. was present. in order to justify his request for a He presented additional figures to the Commission rate increase. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 22, 1985 Page 4 84-85-23 . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we confirm the increase of $1.50 until Dec. 31, 1985. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Mr. Thornhill requested an increase of $1.24 on commercial rates until the end of December. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to deny the $1.24 increase on the commercial rate. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Hoffmann, no; motion carried. Bids: resurfacing of certain designated city streets: There was discussion of the need for underdrains at Wade Street to Sherry Ave. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the bid from Macasphalt as presented and instruct the City Manager to get together with the Consulting Engineer and solve the problem of underdrains if needed between Sherry and Wade Streets. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . Municipal Complex: Manager Rozansky reported the well is being installed. The sprinkler system will probably be installed tomorrow and then we will be looking at the sod and the landscaping. Manager Rozansky was given permission to go out for bid for the sod and landscaping. Manager Rozansky suggested an open house be held the end of September. The Audit for Fiscal Year 1984-85 will cost approximately $6,800 - $7,400 as indicated in a letter from Kane & Shuck. This does not include the audit for the Utility. Discussion of Iron Bridge: Manager Rozansky reported that Mr. Lothrop contacted him in regard to Iron Bridge. He is asking for some confirmation as to our request for 500,000 gallons. Manager Rozansky feels we need to address this because we are having problems increasing the capacity, particularly in getting rid of the effluent. The expansion of that plant will cost about $4.00 per gallon; so if we are asking for 500,000, that would be $2,000,000, which could be paid for through debt service. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we let all the avenues with Iron Bridge die and seek property to build our own treatment plant and stay out of Iron Bridge completely. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, no; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion failed. Attorney Kruppenbacher reported on the Jacobson lawsuit. There was discussion of appealing the decision based on the safety and welfare of our citizens. . City Attorney will get with the City Manager to determine if we have the right, from a health and safety standpoint to inspect the wall to determine if it is structurally sound and then get back to the Commission. Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 22, 1985 Page 5 84-85-23 . Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: No report. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann reported he attended the Florida League of Cities conference for new officials, and recommended it for all officials. Commission Seat III - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins asked about the status of the speed bumps at Casa Park Villas; he asked about the drainage problem in front of 7-11; the arbor ordinance and the traffic light at S.R. 419 & Tuscawilla Road. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: No report. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to place on the agenda an appointment to the Code Enforcement Board to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mike DePasquale. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Grove recommended Mr. Al Peiper, 654 Cypress Lane, Winter Springs, be appointed to the Code Enforcement Board. . Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins to accept the appointment of Al Pieper to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Grove reported there are two manholes on Lombardy that are too low, between South Edgemon Avenue and South Moss Road. Mayor's Office: Mayor Torcaso spoke about the call from Senator Chiles office in reference to a contract station for Winter Springs. They are going out for bids for a new contract station. A full service post office has been promised for 1987. Meeting was adjourned 10:10 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ~~..T~ M~;~orton, City Clerk