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Home My WebLink About1985 09 09 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 84-85-26 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS SEPTEMBER 9, 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 Haymon, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Buck Adkins, present Leanne Grove, present The Invocation was given by Commissioner Jim Hartman. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Arthur Hoffmann. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1985. 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 Input: Harry Reid, Hayes Road, asked about the status of the request for a waiver to the subdivision requirements that was tabled at the last meeting. Commissioner Hartman asked that anytime a waiver to the subdivision requirements is on the agenda that surrounding property owners be notified. An ordinance is to be prepared requiring notification of surrounding property owners. Mr. Reid also spoke about the trash being dumped on Hayes Road. Bonnie Kelly, Rustic Woods, spoke about the problem with the Dittmer property, and asked when it would be on the Agenda again. Commissioner Adkins asked that we have an opinion from the City Attorney as to what the City can do to rectify the situation. Chuck Rowell, Algiers Ave., commended the Commissioners and Mayor on the beautiful new City Hall. Marie Wilson, Shetland Ave., spoke against the increase in taxes that have been proposed. She also said that Shetland is becoming a speedway and asked that stop signs be placed at Shetland and Mustang and also no thru trucks. General Agenda: Public Hearing for 1985-1986 Tentative Budget: Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing to discuss the 1985-1986 Tentative Budget. The City Manager explained the purpose of this meeting is to adopt the tentative budget, amend the tentative budget, adopt the amended tentative budget and recompute the proposed millage rate. The total 1985-86 budget is $4,490,469.00. The Winter Springs Water & Sewer Budget is $1,487,425.00; total of both budgets $5,977,894.00. Manager Rozansky summarized the budget; he spoke of the salary increases proposed and the Federal Revenue Sharing expenditures. Mr. H. Scott, Tuscawilla, Mr. Florian, Winged Foot Trail all spoke against the proposed tax increase. Art Harris and Tom Dougherty spoke in discussion. Circle, Mr. J. Sullivan, Leopard Mr. Chuck Rowell, Mr. R. Robbins, Mayor Torcaso closed the public Regular Meeting, City Commission, Sept. 9, 1985 ~ hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. The millage rate proposed to support the Tentative Budget is 1.5 mills which is 154% increase over the rolled back rate. Page 2 84-85-26 Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt the Tentative Budget and the millage rate of 1.5 mills. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 326, annexation of certain properties (Dittmer)- Second Reading: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to read Ord. No. 326 by title only on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissi0uer Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Attorney Haymon read Ordinance No. 326 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing for Ord. No. 326. The City Planner, Peter Cowell, explained the property is located on Shepard Road approximately one quarter mile to the east of where Mr. Dittmer is presently building. No one spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. . Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins that we table the Ordinance until the problems at the present Dittmer property are resolved. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. HWC - Chemical waste transfer station (Lot 7, Entzminger Farms Add. #2): The proposed site is on the south side of Sanford Oviedo Road, adjacent to Jon Hall's property, in Seminole County. Commissioner Hartman and the City Planner will attend the meetings in the County and will ask that they comply with state standards. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Fluoridation a Workshop will be scheduled in October to discuss this. Municipal Complex: Manager Rozansky reported the landscaping is almost finished; D.O.T. is working on the drainage; the Contractor is working on the punch list. The Attorney has been sent some documents to review. Winter Springs Water & Sewer: DER GRant UPdate: Mr. Zaudtke said the City did receive a grant offer in the amount of $549,877. however, he has sent a letter to the State asking them to reevaluate the dollar value. Mr. Zaudtke said if we accepted the offer by resolution we would be locked into that. . Reports: The contractor has been notified to take remedial action on the Moss Road drainage. Industrial Waste has asked for a rehearing. A Workshop will be scheduled in October. The grand opening for the City Hall will be Sept. 20 and invitations are being sent. The general public is invited to attend on Sept. 21, 1985. Regular Meeting, City Commisison, Sept. 9, 1985 Page 3 84-85-26 . Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Commissioner Hartman asked if Mr. Jacobson had responded to our letter in reference to the wall; spoke about the drainage problem of Mr. Bob Wilson, 32 Coral Way; and Commissioner Hartman said all the creeks in Winter Springs need cleaning out. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann said he attended the Council of Local Governments meeting in behalf of Commissioner Grove. The Council asked about an inter-local agreement for school signs. Commissioner Hoffmann asked about the mosquito spraying program; about the problem at Lynx Trail and Deer Run; the light at Tuscawilla Road and SR 434. He said we should enforce no smoking in the Commission Chamber. Commission Seat III - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins said there still are no speed bumps at Casa Park Villas. He said the problem with the 7-11 still exists. A letter is to be sent to 7-11 telling them they have 10-12 days to make adequate repairs to the road, or access will be cut off. Commissioner Adkins also asked when the arbor ordinance would be ready. Commissioner Adkins asked for a time frame to correct Mr. Munson's problem; also asked that a letter be sent to the new owners of the Mt. Greenwood property giving ghe City in writing their commitment for the signalization of Moss & Hayes Roads. Commissioner Adkins suggested putting a time limit on ownership of lots before being able to split them. . Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs asked if we have had any response from Florida Public Utilities in reference to the gas line. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: Commissioner Grove asked for a list of fees for building permits from the surrounding cities. Mayor's Office: A Workshop Meeting on the Budget was scheduled for Sept. 16, 1985, 7:00 p. m. Mayor Torcaso thanked Commissioner Grove for all her work sending out the invitations. Meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~7~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: