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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 02 26 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 89-90-10 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FEBRUARY 26, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Deputy Mayor Cindy Kaehler at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Leanne M. Grove, absent Deputy Mayor Cindy Kaehler, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Arthur Hoffmann, present Philip A. Kulbes, present William A. Jacobs, present Paul P. Partyka, present The invocation was given by Commissioner Philip A. Kulbes. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner William A. Jacobs. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to approve the minutes of Feb. 12, 1990. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Public Comment: Mr. Burkhalter, Red Oak Court, spoke about unsolicited materials being thrown onto private property. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would bring an ordinance to the next meeting dealing with this problem. Cindy Gennell, Wildwood, spoke about limiting political signs. Mrs. R. Lawrence, Troon Trace, asked when the hearing would be held on the mediation results. and Attorney Kruppenbacher answered on March 12th. Moti Khemlani, president of Tuscawilla Homeowners Association, asked about the process that would take place on March 12th. John Ferring, Oak Forest, spoke about the cablevision rate increase and asked if something could be done. Spencer Harris, Oak Forest, also spoke about the cablevision rates. Deputy Mayor Kaehler called a recess at 8:10 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 8:15 p.m. General Agenda Public Hearing to consider an Appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision denying the request of Saraelena Rodriguez, for a Variance to Section 20-162, to operate a child day care center in the former Winter Springs First Baptist Church facilities. (The property is zoned R-lAA, One-family Dwelling District and is located at 290 East Bahama Road): Deputy Mayor Kaehler recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Santiago DeJuan, owner of the property, were present and spoke for the Variance. Mr. Carl Stephens, representing the Ranchlands Homeowners Associa- tion and Sam Musgrove, Panama Road, spoke against the Variance. Deputy Mayor Kaehler closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Feb. 26, 1990 Page 2 89-90-10 Attorney Kruppenbacher said it is my legal recommendation you deny the request. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to deny the request. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Greenbriar Lane Extension-City Approval/Disapproval to accept for maintenance: Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, explained this is the portion connecting Northern Way to Winter Springs Boulevard, and Bonds are for 3 years. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we accept the bond dependent upon the changing of the two years to three years on the maintenance bond. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Discussion of Impact Fees COrd. No. 480) Tipton Associates Inc.: Mr. Bill Tipton, Sr., traffic engineer with Tipton Associates, Inc. reported that his firm accomplished the technical input for the ordinance, and worked with our attorneys on the text of the ordinance. He explained that the impact fees would be collected for the City's collector roads and the City does have plans to establish additional collector roads. Commissioner Jacobs asked how much money will this generate and what roads are we building. Cheryl D. Taubensee, Director of Governmental Affairs, H.B.A., spoke about the ordinance. She passed out a chart showing the impact fee in Winter Springs and a chart showing Seminole County's fees. Deputy Mayor Kaehler called a Workshop Meeting for Monday, March 5, 1990 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the impact fee ordinance. Deputy Mayor Kaehler called a recess at 9:15 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:20 p.m. City Manager Richard Rozansky: Bid Recommendations: Digital Oscilloscope: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we approve the bid of Jack R. Davis, as recommended by the Public Works Director, in the amount of $4,572.00 for the digital oscilloscope. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; motion carried. Pick-Ups-WSWS: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we authorize the purchase of two vehicles for Winter Springs Water & Sewer from Don Reid Ford in the amount of $27,938.00. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Feb. 26, 1990 Page 3 Amended 89-90-10 Senior Center-Design Criteria Professional Contract: Manager Rozansky explained he had a meeting with Mr. Krone from Scott Companies to discuss the contract. In the contract Mr. Krone stated his services would take 90 days, and completion time would be 180 days to which Manager Rozansky objected. There will be another meeting to discuss the contract, and Manager Rozansky will report back at the next meeting. As far as the performance clause, Manager Rozansky will negotiate what he considers to be a satisfactory agreement and report back to the Commission. Fire Station One, Roof Modification/Repair: Manager Rozansky spoke about his letter to the Commission regarding the Fire Station One Roof modification/repairs. Jacobs Motion was made by Commissioner ~a that we authorize City Manager to follow his recommendations in his letter of February 26, 1990. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. FY 89/90 Audit Proposals-Letters of Interest: Manager Rozansky reported that proposals were received from six firms as follows: Kane & Associates, Deloitte & Touche, Coopers & Lybrand, Lovelace, Roby & Co., Holland & Reilly and Ernst & Young. . Manager Rozansky suggested that each Commissioner rank them 1 to 6 and turn them in to the City Clerk. The firm with the least amount of points is the firm that will come to the Commission and make a presentation. Recreational Facility Consultants-(Short List): Manager Rozansky reported that Staff interviewed 6 firms which were to be short listed to 3; however, two firms were tied, so there will four firms to make presentations to the Commission. They are: Herbert/Halback, Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc., Dames & Moore and Glatting, Lopez, Kercher & Anglin. Those four firms will make presentations to the City Commission on March 19, 1990. Arbor Day-Activities Proposal: Gil Artman, Public Works Director, said the City of Winter Springs was recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for our Arbor activities for 1989, and the city was recognized as Tree City USA for 1989. Mr. Artman spoke of the proposed plans for Arbor Day this year which is April 27, 1990. Mr. Carl Stephens, Chairman of the B.O.W.S. Board was also present. The B.O.W.S. Board has drawn up a letter, which if approved by the Commission, will be sent to the various homeowners associations to request trees that Mr. Artman has available.On April 27th the trees will be distributed and a Proclamation by the Mayor will be read. The concensus of the Commission was no objection to the letter. . Neighborhood Park - Wander Lake: Manager Rozansky reported that the Public Works Department has just completed the neighborhood park by Wander Lake. They have constructed a 21 x 9 foot pavilion, a barbecue pit, a volley ball court and no swimming signs have been posted. The Commission was in agreement to have the Ranchlands Homeowners Association come up with a name, then a sign will be placed there at the park. . , . Regular Meeting, City Commission, February 26, 1990 Page 4 89-90-10 Reports: Monthly reports have been distributed. Commissioner Hoffmann reported that Mayor Grove has received a letter from Congressman Bill McCollum regarding the response from the U.S.Postal Service that the new Winter Springs Branch Post Office signage has been modified to eliminate all references to Casselberry. Manager Rozansky reported he has received a letter from the School Board that a new middle school is going to be constructed north of Keeth Elementary School. Manager Rozansky reported he has received a letter from I.W.S. asking for a Workshop to discuss a rate increase. Manager Rozansky said he would bring this up again at the March 12th meeting. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann reported that he participated in the Dividends Program at Keeth Elementary School. He attended a class on Ethics in Government at U.C.F. . Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes reported he also participated in the Dividends Program at Winter Springs Elementary School. Commissioner Kulbes reported that the county-wide recycling program will not be starting in April as had been anticipated, so Commissioner Kulbes asked the City Manager to contact I.W.S. to make some arrange- ments to set up a pickup place for recycling newspapers and cans. Commissioner Kulbes also spoke about the City of Winter Springs purchasing the Winter Springs golf course. Mr. Woods was asked to present a proposal for all the Commission to review. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: No report. Commission Seat V - Paul P. Partyka: Commissioner Partyka asked about the Comprehensive Plan and the completion date. He also said that Jim Hanley has resigned from the Commerce & Industry Board and he will try to find a replacement. Commissioner Partyka also spoke about the meeting he attended with the group called u.s. Highway 17/92 Public/Private Partnership. Mayor's Office: Deputy Mayor Cindy Kaehler reported she attended her first Council of Local Governments meeting last Wednesday. The new chairman is Hank Hardy of Longwood. There was discussion about insurance rates. There was also discussion on the proposed rail system, and if the Commission would like to hear a presentation the gentleman would be willing to come to one of our Workshop Meetings. The City Manager was asked to invite him to one of the meetings. Deputy Mayor Kaehler asked that the item of limiting campaign signs be put on the next agenda. . Meeting was adjourned 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ . J~ CIND EHLER ,DEPUTY MAYOR m~r:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk