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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 03 13 City Commission Regular Minutes ~ 88-89-13 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MARCH 13, 1989 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 Philip A. Kulbes, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Arthur Hoffmann, present William A. Jacobs, present Paul P. Partyka, present For the invocation Commissioner Partyka asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Jacobs. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes for approval of the minutes of Feb. 27, 1989. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Public comment: Gretchen Hide, Orange Ave., asked the status of the Joyce property. Charlotte Wiseman, Orange Ave., spoke about the business on the Joyce property. . The City Planner explained there will be a public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Board on March 29th on the small scale amendment to the Comprehensive Plan on the three acre parcel. Betty Hagan, Orange Ave., asked if the residents would be able to have input at that meeting, and she was told they would. General Agenda Request of Ryland Homes for a temporary sales trailer at the corner of S.R. 434 and Hacienda Drive: Mr. Andrew Temmel, Division Sales Manager for the Ryland Group, Inc., spoke for the request. Jean Whitehurst, General Manager of Hacienda Village, Joe Whitehurst, Sales Manager of Hacienda Village, and John V. Torcaso, Helen Powell, and Mr. McVicar, all residents of Hacienda Village, spoke against the request. Michael Pajak, owner of the property where the trailer would be located, spoke for the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler for the denial of the request of Ryland Homes for a temporary sales trailer at the corner of S.R. 434 and Hacienda Drive. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, no; motion carried. Mayor Grove called a recess at 8:30 p. m. and the meeting was called back to order at 8:35 p. m. . City Manager Richard Rozansky: Reports: Manager Rozansky reported on the Tuscawilla Unit 14, Preliminary Plan approval, which is on the Vistawilla Drive extension and SR 434, the Commission has received a copy of his letter and a copy of Mr. Birdsong's reply. A meeting has been scheduled for March 16th, and Manager Rozansky said he would report back to the Commission. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 13, 1989 Page 2 88-89-13 On the Fire Station No. 1 roof, we have had continual structural problems with that roof. It has been recommended by the architect to put a new roof, and the estimate for this work is approximately $20,000.00. Manager Rozansky said he has given the Commission copies of the letter from Mr. Brinton of the Expressway Authority in reference to annexing some property into the City. The City has been reimbursed $836.85 by Conklin, Porter & Holmes due to overbilling on our 2+3 Grant. Manager Rozansky said he received a reply from the Dept. of Transportation to his letter regarding the problem at SR 434 and Tuscawilla Road. They said that Handyway possibly might allow the City to temporarily divert the water onto their land. Manager Rozansky said he would contact Seminole County about this problem. Attorney Kruppenbacher reported he received a letter from the Florida Dept. of Transportation in response to his letter on Wagner's Curve wherein they said they would be making several changes within the next thirty days. Commissioner Hoffmann asked that they be requested to put some speed strips there also. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he received a letter from the attorneys for Gulfstream regarding the Hearing for March 20th. They advised that Mr. Harlon Hanson would not be available for that meeting. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler spoke abut the Teen Dance to be held on March 17th at the Civic Center from 7:00 p. m. to 10:00 p.m. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann spoke about the Project Review Committee Meeting of the E.C.F. R.P.C. on the Duda property on March 9th. Commissioner Hoffmann reported that the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board, Mr. Dorman is going to be away for three months this summer, and the Planning & Zoning Board has a three-meeting rule for absences. Commissioner Hoffmann asked the Commission for approval of Mr. Dorman's absence and the Commission gave their approval. Mr. Gene Dorman, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board and Mr. Saporito, Vice Chairman spoke about several concerns they had. One problem had to do with the lack of input from the City Attorney, and possibly the need for more legal assistance. Another problem has to do with the same type of situation and that is the City Planner. There is no one to take over during her absence. Mr. Dorman said those are a big concern. He said they have the Comprehensive Plan to work on, and the Commercial Code to work on. Mr. Saporito spoke about the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Board which were made in October. He said the portion of the code should be amended to provide for excused absences. Mr. Saporito also suggested a memo or some form accompany all of the applications the Planning & Zoning Board received that are approved by Staff whereby each person on the staff personally signs off in order to increase accountability. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 13, 1989 Page 3 Commissioner Hoffmann asked about the appraisal of the potential park property. Manager Rozansky explained he is supposed to get the contracts tomorrow, and as soon as he gets the contracts he will have the property appraised. Commissioner Hoffmann suggested we consider putting our legal advertising into another local paper that covers more of the local news and people are likely to look for local information. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes commended the City Engineer and the Building Department in their handling of a complaint about some improper grading in the Tuscawilla area. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs asked about the appraisal on the park property and would that include the cost of the railroad crossing and also ingress/egress onto SR 434. Discussion followed. Commission Seat V - Paul P. Partyka: Commissioner Partyka asked about the Sign Ordinance. Manager Rozansky has copies of Lake Mary's sign ordinances to be distributed and a Workshop will be set up. Commissioner Partyka asked about his request for a recreation study. Manager Rozansky said he has received an inventory from Mr. Whitsett and it will be distributed. He also asked if the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center property was referred to the Commerce & Industry Board. At the Board Meeting on March 9th they did discuss the property for possible uses and said they would inventory this and the Dittmer property. . Mayor's Office: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to place on the Agenda donation to Oviedo High School for Project Graduation. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to give the Oviedo High School $300.00 for Project Graduation. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Mayor Grove reported that in response to her letter to the Chairman of the County Commission and the County Commissioners, she has received calls from Chairman Glenn and Commissioner Sturm. Mayor Grove said a meeting has been set up for April 17th at 7 p.m. at our City Hall with the Seminole County Commission. Meeting adjourned 9:25 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: m~T~ . >>7- GROVE Mary T. Norton, City Clerk YOR