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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988 04 11 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 87-88-12 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1988 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Leanne M. Grove at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Leanne M. Grove, present Deputy Mayor Arthur Hoffmann, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Philip A. Kulbes, present William A. Jacobs, present Martin Trencher, present For the invocation Commissioner Kaehler asked for a moment of silent prayer. The Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Arthur Hoffmann. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to approve the minutes of March 28, 1988. 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. There was no public input. General Agenda Public Hearing for Ord. No. 416, closing, vacating and abandoning the dedicated right-of-way unnamed street which exists pursuant to D.R. Mitchell's Survey of the Levy Grant, etc. Second Reading. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 416 by title only on second reading. Mayor Grove recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Grove closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. , Motion was made by Commissioner Trencher to adopt Ord. No. 416. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioenr Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. The Grove Counselling Center-Waiver to Section l4-l24(c) of the City Code relating to fire hydrants and storage: The request was for a waiver of storage capacity, waiver to fire hydrants and a waiver on the escrow amount. Mr. Visser, Executive Director was present to speak for the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we grant the Grove Counseling Center, Inc. a waiver of Sec. l4-l24(c) as recommended by both the Fire Marshall and the Fire Chief and that they assure that proper storage capacity will be on site. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation of April 6, 1988: Request of Kenneth W. McIntosh, Agent for multiple owners, to annex the west 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of Sec. 4, T. 21 S., R. 31 E., less parcels 2-B and 2-U and less Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 11, 1988 Page 2 87-88-12 . that portion lying north of S.R. 434, all in Seminole County, FL - 55 acres south of SR 434 contiguous to eastern City limits. The City Planner, Jacqueline Koch, explained this is 55 acres south of SR 434 adjacent to Tuscawilla. The request is to annex an area known as the Pines of Tuscawilla which was a subdivision but was never platted. It is an area where the Expressway interchange at SR 434 will be located. Mr. Deppen representing the Applicant is present. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended unanimous approval of the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Trencher that we accept the Planning & Zoning Board recommendation of April 6, 1988, Request of Kenneth W. McIntosh, Agent for multiple owners, property description as noted in Item C of our Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried. First Reading of Ord. No. 418, annexing the 55 acres south of SR 434 contiguous to eastern City limits, etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to read Ord. No. 418 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 418 by title only on First Reading of the Ordinance. . Resolution No. 595 expressing appreciation to Taru Joshi: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 595 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to adopt Resolution No. 595. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. City Manager Richard Rozansky: 1. Survey letter from Ranchlands Paving/Drainage Committee: Manager Rozansky reported the Committee had two meetings and the survey letter is the result of those meetings. However, two members were not in agreement with paragraph three and two members were in agreement with paragraph three. Manager Rozansky recommended that paragraph 3 not be included because we do not know when DER is going to order us to put sewer and water lines there, and if the lines were installed now and were not used for five or ten years, what condition would they be in when the City did decide to use them. Also, the Utility Company does not have the money to front end that kind of venture. Manager Rozansky said he has asked the consulting engineer to give him some preliminary engineering costs and whether we could separate the southern portion from the larger portion. Commissioner Trencher suggested the statement "you have the option of paying in cash or financing over a period of time with interest: be put in the survey. . Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we send the survey out as changed with the addition of method of payment and the deletion of paragraph 3 and that the City pay for the postage going and coming and that the City Manager secure the names and send them out as soon as possible. Seconded by Commissioenr Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote Regular Meeting, City Commisison, April II, 1988 Page 3 87-88-12 . on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Manager Rozansky said we will change the format, leave paragraph 3 out and add the sentence about the financing. This will all take from two to three weeks. Commissioner Trencher suggested that when the surveys come back the committee get together, and check everything out so there are no questions as to what was done. Parks & Recreation Facilities Report: Manager Rozansky spoke about his report he distributed. He said we all know the need for a large park and decisions have to be made as to how many ball diamonds we want and what facilities. As for a senior center, we've applied for a grant and there is $48,000 allotted, and we could do a bond issue. As for the civic center, Manager Rozansky recommended a site be located near where the expressway goes through. He said if we want those facilities we need to proceed. Commissioner Hoffmann pointed out there is a 1985 Florida Statute which prohibits smoking in public buildings. Attorney Kruppenbacher said it was his understanding that certain areas could be designated smoking areas, and he will check the statute and report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Trencher asked if the date for the construction of the senior center could be changed to the first half of the next fiscal year in the City Manager's recommendations. . Amendment 7 to Agreement for Consulting Engineering Service for Lift Station 5 Improvements: This is an amendment to the Consulting Engineering Agreement for services to redo the Lift Station in Hacienda Village. The estimated cost is $4,500.00 and does not include soils. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to recommend approval of Amendment 7 to the Agreement dated November 27, 1984 with our Consulting Engineer for Lift Station 5. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Appointment to Board of Trustees/Pension Plan (3 year term) - next meeting. Manager Rozansky spoke about the complaint received from the resident of Alton Road. This will be on the Agenda for the next meeting for direction to the City Manager. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler reported that she checked with the principals of the schools who were very supportive and enthusiastic to see the City getting involved with a dance. She said she would like to start with the middle schools, involving all four schools which are attended by Winter Springs students. The dance will be held at the Village Market Place because it has good access and good visibility. The insurance would cost $750.00, possibly $100.00 for barricades, possibly $100.00 for portable toilets and $300.00 for the disc jockey. The tentative date is June 2 which is a . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 11, 1988 Page 4 87-88-12 Thursday and the cost per ticket is proposed at $2.00. Mayor Grove pointed out that June 2 is the Oviedo High graduation. There will be security provided by the Winter Springs Police Department, and there will be a need for many chaperones. Also needed are chairs. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to authorize up to $1,500.00 for the teen dance for the use by the Recreation Department. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann reported that Winter Springs Boulevard has been paved and recommended that it be striped. He said the Seminole Utility pump noise still exists. Commissioner Hoffmann gave Commissioner Trencher some information from the Longwood/Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce showing what mid-Florida and Orlando are doing in terms of community data, such as community facilities, recreation facilities. He said perhaps this Commercial and Industrial Development Board which was proposed by Commissioner Trencher at the last Commission meeting could use the information as a guideline. Commissioner Hoffmann pointed out there was still a no-smoking violation. . Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes reported the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Grant visited the Civic Center with the intent of looking at it for a possible use as a senior center. Commissioner Kulbes asked that a Workshop Meeting be called with the Planning & Zoning Board. Commissioner Kulbes spoke about the minutes of a City/County Road Impact Fee Meeting wherein they state "the court has held that the impact fees are valid. The County has the authority to levy countywide road impact fees and the city has the ability to opt out by an ordinance." The City Attorney said he would send a letter to the County. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs said he would like to remain the appointment, but was unable to attend the first three meetings and may not be able to attend the next two. The Mayor has been serving in his absence, and Commissioner Jacobs will continue as the representa- tive. Commissioner Jacobs spoke about the presentation that was made at the Council of Local Governments Meeting on recycling paper. Commissioner Jacobs said it would be something for the City to look into. Commission Seat V - Martin Trencher: Commissioner Trencher spoke about the Industrial Development Commission he talked about at the last meeting, and the City Attorney was to bring to this meeting a proposed ordinance. However, Attorney Kruppenbacher has been out of town and unable to prepare the ordinance. There was discussion on the proposed ordinance and the City Attorney will bring back an ordinance at the next meeting. . ~ Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 11, 1988 Page 5 87-88-12 Mayor's Office There was discussion of the Charter Committee. The Commission asked that Mr. Webster be invited to come speak to the Commission. It was also recommended that a letter be sent to the Charter Committee and the County, saying we would like the Charter Committee to meet with the City to gather input on each issue. Mayor Grove called a Workshop Meeting for Monday, April 18, 1988 at 7:00 p. m. Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~;: ?7~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: Y/;. ~ ~