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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 05 08 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 88-89-18 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MAY 8, 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, absent For the invocation Deputy Mayor Philip A. Kulbes asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Cindy Kaehler. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to approve the minutes of April 24, 1989. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 1, 1989. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Mayor Grove presented Jacqueline Koch, Director of Administration/City Planner, with a service pin for ten years of service to the City. Mayor Grove read a Proclamation proclaiming May 31, 1989 as Janice Norton Day in the City of Winter Springs upon her graduation from the Air Force Academy. There was no public comment. General Agenda: John Casselberry: Mr. Casselberry spoke about the drainage problem regarding the property they own which drains through the Foxmoor area of Winter Springs. He wrote a letter to the City on March 21, 1989. He said Florida Land Company caused the problem by bull- dozing the natural drainage back in 1971. The City plugged the pipe on Elmwood Court which was designed for outfall of the property. City Engineer Leonard Kozlov explained the engineering for Foxmoor 3 did show the pipe to be plugged. Upon inspection Mr. Kozlov found the pipe to be unplugged. He discussed this with the City Manager and Staff and then the pipe was plugged. The City of Casselberry is working on a plan in Casselberry to establish a series of retention/detention ponds to take care of some of the drainage problem in the upstream segment of Casselberry. As Mr. Kozlov explained, if the Elmwood Court pipe were unplugged, we would be accommodating some water from the City of Casselberry running directly through on a constant basis. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 8, 1989 Page 2 88-89-18 The consensus of the Commission was that this is a matter between Mr. Casselberry and the City Commission of the City of Casselberry. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we move on to the next item on the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Mayor Grove called a recess at 8:30 p. m. and called the meeting back to order at 8:40 p.m. Greenbriar Lane Extension - Approval to Plat: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes for approval of the plat of Greenbriar Lane extension; strictly for the recording of the plat and not for the acceptance of the Greenbriar extension. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler for discussion. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Solid Waste Interlocal Agreement with Seminole County: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to authorize the Mayor to sign the Inter- Local Agreement for Solid Waste Management. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. City Manager Richard Rozansky: Agreement for refurbishment of Wastewater Plant I: Mr. Terry Zaudtke, engineer with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, explained the purpose of Amendment No. 10 is to take and rehabilitate the existing wastewater treatment plant No.1. Wastewater treatment plant No. 2 has been recently constructed and is now operational and fully functional. Mr. Zaudtke explained the various problems with plant No.1. City Manager asked for this item to be tabled. Summer Recreation Program: Manager Rozansky said the Commission has received copies of the May 5th letter from Mr. Whitsett to the City Manager with attachments in reference to the Summer Recreation Program. Manager Rozansky discussed the deficit of $4,407.00, and how that could be handled. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that the Recreation Department budget be amended as shown in the letter of May 5th to the City Manager in the amount of $1,500, and to approve the May 5th letter. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. FY 88/89 Audit Agreement-Winter Springs/Kane & Associates: Manager Rozansky explained the fee for this year's audit will be $20,000. was no objection from the Commission and Manager Rozansky will execute the There agreement. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 8, 1989 Page 3 88-89-18 Seminole Utility Acquisition (Agreement: Winter Springs/Rose,Sundstrom and Bentley): Manager Rozansky explained that Mr. Sundstrom is our special counsel in the acquisition of Seminole Utility and this agreement is to provide the City with services at the hourly rate of $150.00 plus expenses. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he is anticipating filing the lawsuit on June 15th, and could be completed within 18 months. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we engage the law firm of Rose, Sundstrom and Bentley pursuant to their letter of April 27, 1989. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Reports: Manager Rozansky reported he has received a letter from the City of Orlando saying we owe them $13,789 for a study. Commission has received a copy of Mr. Rozansky's reply. On the park property, we should have all the surveys and appraisals within the next two weeks. The bond closing will be on May 25, 1989. Manager Rozansky said he is going to Tallahassee this week to seek grants from the Department of Natural Resources. He will also be meeting D.E.R. and Florida League of Cities. He announced the bids on the Senior Center will be opened on June 7th, 1989. Manager Rozansky said he is ready to give the Commission the first draft of the Stormwater Utility Ordinance. Manager Rozansky will be attending the FCCMA Conference May 16 through 19th. . Attorney Kruppenbacher said several board members had questions concerning their financial disclosure forms. He suggested a letter be sent advising board members if they have questions to contact the City. Attorney Kruppenbacher advised the board members that he would assist them at the next meeting if they bring their forms at that time. Attorney Kruppenbacher was notified by Attorney Grey who represents one of the parties on the Joyce Case that he has received an extension to do his brief because of a family emergency. On the impact fee case Attorney Kruppenbacher recommended the Commission authorize the Mayor, City Manager and himself to get together with the appropriate people from the County and discuss whether or not there is a proposed resolution to this case. The Commission was in agreement with the recommendation. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would be getting with the City Manager on the police and fire impact fee. As to the issue of districting, that would have to be accomplished by a charter amendment,either a special election or the next general election. The districts would have to be apportioned by population as equal as possible. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to authorize the Attorney to start preparing the draft on the ordinance for districting. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; . Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, May 8, 1989 Page 4 88-89-18 Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: No report. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann reported he was in Tallahassee last Wednesday for the "Legisla- tive Day". He reportprl on the "stop mandates" bill and the bill concerning group homes. He suggested contacting the legislators on these bills. Commissioner Hoffmann also announced that the three video tapes are available for the Commissioner's review. One is a 30 minute tape on Code Enforcement Boards; one is 58 minutes on "Ethies in Government" and one is 1 hour 36 minutes on "Government in the Sunshine". Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes spoke about the proposed bill to have building inspectors, code enforcement inspectors and water and sewer personnel certified. He said he was opposed to this and we should contact our legislators and let them know we oppose this bill. Commissioner Kulbes asked that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting opposing this bill. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs asked the City Clerk to send reminders to all Board members reminding them to file their Disclosure forms. . Mayor's Office: Mayor Grove announced the meetings that were to be held on May 11th, one at 9 a.m. at the Oviedo Library and one at 7:00 p.m. at Keeth Elementary School in reference to the Duda Project. On June 13th there will be a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. Commission was in agreement to have Mayor Grove sign the dispute resolution of the Council of Local Governments. Meeting was adjourned 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jn~7-~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: /J-;. YOR .