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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 04 14 City Commission Regular Minutes ~ 85-86-16 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1986 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: Cindy Kaehler, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Philip A. Kulbes, present Martin Trencher, present The invocation was given by Commissioner Arthur Hoffmann. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Martin Trencher. Approval of minutes of March 24, 1986: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of March 24, 1986. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. . Public Input: Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about the front of the lift station by Hacienda Village. Manager Rozansky said it would be repaired. very bad condition of the fence in She said it was a dangerous situation. Mr. McGruder, Birch Terrace, spoke about his problems in obtaining a permit in order to paint house numbers on curbs. He is to talk to the City Manager and the Chief of Police. Kathleen DeGrenia, Highlands, requested the City go back to mosquito spraying in the evening. Steps are being taken to return to night time mosquito spraying. Miss DeGrenia also said that she appreciates the improvements to the water company and asked if the City would consider putting awnings on the building. Commission was in agreement. Gene Dorman, Northern Way, asked about the status of the appeal on the Imara lawsuit. Manager Rozansky said Attorney Lippincott may need an expert witness at a cost of approximately $700.00. Manager Rozansky said he would give the Commission a letter on the status. Commission was in agreement to obtain the witness. Mr. Dorman also asked about the proposed planned unit development ordinance. Mayor Torcaso said he would call a Workshop meeting in May to review it. Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation of 3/26/86: Final Development Plan/Preliminary Engineering for Tracts 5, 6 and 7, Mt. Greenwood Planned Unit Development: Manager Rozansky introduced the new Land Development Coordinator, Mr. Bob Powell. Mr. Powell made the presentation and discussed his letter of April 11, 1986. . Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann that we accept the preliminary engineering revision for Tracts 5, 6 and 7. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 14, 1986 Page 2 85-86-16 First Reading of Ord. No. 343, adopting a policy regarding the interaction of the Mayor and City Commission with the Administration and employees of the City, etc. The Ordinance was tabled for a Workshop Meeting, April 21, 1986. Resolution No. 537, expressing appreciation to Ben Kaplan: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 537. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aey; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 538, recommending the Legislature to enlarge and amend the cities taxing ability, etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to adopt Resolution No. 538. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commisisoner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, no; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Appointment to Code Enforcement Board: Mayor Torcaso appointed Mr. Frank Broyles, Hacienda Village, to the Code Enforcement Board. . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to confirm the appointment of Frank Broyles to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (Clerk of the Court): Mr. Brad Lang, Assistant Clerk of the Court and County Finance Director and Nancy McMillan, County Finance Coordinator, were at the meeting on behalf of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to present the City with their copy of the annual 1985 Comprehen- sive Annual Financial Report. Sunlake PUD-Water Services: Manager Rozansky explained this was on the Agenda to see whether or not the Commission would consider wholesaling water to Seminole County in order that this project may be developed. Mr. Sid Vihlen, explained he is involved with the development company, Cedar Resources Inc., the purchasers of the property. Sunlake PUD is the 50+ acres parcel lying to the south of S.R. 434 between Winter Springs and U.S. 17/92. This property was approved by Seminole County for 530 apartment units plus 125,000 square feet of retail space (PUD zoning) in 1984. Mr. Vihlen has requested annexation into the City, however the owner of record did not sign the required petition for annexation. Mr. Vihlen said he would continue to strive for annexation. The concensus of the Commission was that no water be provided because they are not in the City and as we do not have an over-abundant supply of water. . Fees-Resolution No. 533: There was discussion of Section X. Permit to locate Trailer Signs: $100 per approval. Mrs. E. Podlager owner of a sign company, spoke about the hardship imposed by the $100 fee. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 14, 1986 Page 3 85-86-16 Motion was made by Commissioner Trencher to change the permit fee to $60.00 per approval and that approval is for 90 days. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. In discussion, Mr. M. Schumman and Mrs. Podlager spoke to the Commission. Motion was amended by Commissioner Trencher to adopt Resolution No. 539 as an amend- ment to Resolution No. 533 changing the permit fee to locate trailer signs Item X from $100.00 per pproval to $60.00 per approval. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on motion as amended: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, no; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried. Reports: Manager Rozansky spoke about the petition problems in North Orlando Ranches Sec. 8. him and have our City Engineer present. from John Bailey in reference to drainage He has scheduled a meeting to talk with Manager Rozansky reported that the Fire Department has decided not to purchase the woods truck; the Director of Public Works has scheduled an annual spring clean-up April 25th-27; the schedule for the summer program from the Recreation Director is being reviewed and April 15th is the deadline for accepting proposals for the CADD system. In reference to the annexation agreement, Attorney Kruppenbacher has the agreement drawn up and the Director of Administration is working on the legal description to give to the Attorney, and then it can be discussed with the County Attorney. The Finance Report has been distributed. Attorney Kruppenbacher reported that Florida Public Utilities has proposed a $5,000.00 cash payment to reimburse the City for any costs due to legal action along with an agreement to move the lines at the time we get the easements. As this was not an acceptable settlement, the City Manager will come back with a recommendation at the next meeting. Commission ?eat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler asked that the dead trees be removed in front of City Hall. Miss Koch was instructed to contact the landscaper and have the four trees replaced. Commissioner Kaehler also asked to see the schedule for cleaning the creek, and asked about all the trees that were removed on Bahama Road. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann said that Industrial Waste Services is not providing informa- tion on their bills as they had agreed to do. Commissioner Hoffmann spoke about the need for more security in City Hall. Commissioner Trencher suggested an additional surveillance camera be installed. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: No report. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 14, 1986 Page 4 85-86-16 Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Resolution No. 536, in accordance with Sec. 11-33 of the Code of Ordinances, setting a fine for unauthorized parking in a handicapped space, etc.: Motion to adopt Resolution No. 536 by Commissioner Jacobs. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. In discussion Commissioner Jacobs read Resolution No. 536 by title only. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Jacobs requested the City purchase a mylar projector. Commission Seat V - Martin Trencher: Commissioner Trencher asked Attorney Kruppenbacher to research the constitutionality of paragraph 3(Violation of this Ordinance shall be grounds for forfeiture of office if determined so by a Judge of the Circuit Court of Seminole County, Florida.) Mayor's Office: Mayor Torcaso reported that the residents of Hacienda Village will be buying the park and they would like to have something in writing as to who owns the lines and the lift station. Another problem is with the Arbor Ordinance. If a resident comes to management and says they would like to remove a tree, do they have to come to the City to get a permit or can the management say o.k. as it is a private park? Attorney Kruppenbacher said he is sending a letter in reference to this. . Dan Martin said they would like to know in writing whatever has been deeded to the City. Attorney Kruppenbacher recommended that Mr. Martin, through his Attorney, make a property record search in Seminole County to see if deeds were ever recorded. Meeting adjourned 10:10 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ?nfbtt.rj.~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk / / 1/\ 1 p' "-~..z-r;--' N. v. TORCASO ,MAYOR .