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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 08 13 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 89-90-20 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CLTY OF WINTER SPRINGS MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1990 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 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 City Manager Richard Rozansky, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Cindy Kaehler. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka for approval of the minutes of July 23, 1990. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner partyka, aye; motion carried. Public Comment: Harold McBirney, Northern Way, spoke against the flyer that had been mailed to Tuscawilla residents. Commissioner Kulbes presented the Police Chief with a typewriter for the Crime watch Center which was donated by Mrs. McPherson. Commissioner Kulbes also presented Mr. Martin Trencher, former Commissioner, with a ceramic frog which he made, as he was inundated with frogs when he lived in the Highlands. Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ord. No. 494, approving a proposed Amendment to the Charter of the City of Winter Springs, amending Art. IV providing for City Commission Districts, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 494 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 Kulbes that we adopt Ord. No. 494 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, no; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Seminole Utility Acquisition: Attorney Tom Lang, Attorney Bill Sundstrom, Attorney John Jenkins, the City's Financial Consultant, Mr. Stanley Cohen and the City's Consulting Engineers, Mr. Cal Conklin and Mr. Terry Zaudtke were present. Commissioner Jacobs spoke of his three major concerns: the switch of the underwriter, the $25,000 check and the acquisition of the park. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Aug. 13, 1990 Page 2 89-90-20 Discussion followed. There is a verbatim record of this issue attached to these minutes. Commissioner Kaehler spoke about the flyer that had been sent out and asked the City Attorney to look into this matter. Mayor Grove asked if anyone in the audience had anything to say. Mr. John Ferring, Oak Forest, thanked the Commission for protecting the taxpayers of Winter Springs. Mayor Grove called a recess at 9:18 p. m. and called the Meeting back to order at 9:30 p.m. Lot Split Request-Lot 6, Block B, N. Orlando Ranches Sec. 1, P.B. 12, Pg. 3, (N.E. corner of Moss Road and Panama Road)-Backus: Resolution No. 647 providing for the division of an originally platted lot, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 647 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann for adoption of this Resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. . Babe Ruth League Presentation: Manager Rozansky said he has provided the Commission with a letter from Mr. John Tulip and Mr. Carignan. Mr. Tulip, secretary-treasurer of the League spoke to the Commission regarding their proposal. With him was Mr. Bob Scott, president of the League. Their request of the City Commission was the right to assist in and use and run the portion of the super park which will entail the baseball fields. Manager Rozansky explained this was just their presentation and no decision was to be made. Parcel 90 (Stable Area)-Acceptance of infrastructure and stormwater management system for City maintenance: Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, explained the Homeowners Association will be responsible for maintenance of the ponds. Commissioner Partyka asked if the City is going to take over stormwater management. Manager Rozansky explained the City Engineer is working on a stormwater management ordinance and after the budget is adopted, we will review that. Moti Khemlani, president of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association asked if it would be possible to have a statement for potential homeowners that they may be assessed costs for maintaining the pond. . Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we accept the infrastructure and stormwater management system minus the ponds for Parcel 90 as submitted by all of our Staff; and prior to closing the seller be required to disclose a document to perspective purchasers that the drainage system that is installed here will be the responsibility of the Homeowners Association. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. In discussion Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would bring back a uniform practice for future documents. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aey; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Aug. 13, 1990 Page 3 89-90-20 Lake Tuscawilla Phase III-Approval of Plat (East of Little Lake Howell): Mr. Hugh Harling presented this item. The majority of the property is located in Seminole County and a small part is located within the City limits. His request was for the Commission to authorize the Mayor to sign the Plat with Seminole County so that it may be recorded. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we authorize the Mayor to sign the plat on the plat of Lake Tuscawilla Phase III as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. City Manager Richard Rozansky: Park Development/Update: Manager Rozansky said he provided the Commission with a letter dated August 2nd from Mr. Barth regarding information on swimming pools. Manager Rozansky suggested that Mr. Barth be invited to attend the Workshop Meeting on Aug. 20th to present his conceptual plan and discuss swimming pools. Mayor Grove asked that information on therapeutic pools also be provided by Mr. Barth. Senior Citizens' Center-Presentation to Commission: Manager Rozansky said the building permit for the Senior Center will be issued tomorrow. The new Building Official, Mr. Millard McKinney was introduced by Manager Rozansky. Manager Rozansky reported that the Code Enforcement Officer has been hired. Manager Rozansky said the contractor for this building has some floor tile left over. The price is $2.50 a piece, and if we do any alterations to this building, or the tiles crack we would have some to replace. Commission was in agreement to purchase the tiles. Manager Rozansky said he is looking at a service contract for this building. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would have an opinion on the request of Mr. Mikes in reference to the golf course at the next meeting. Commission Seat V - Paul P. Partyka: Commissioner Partyka asked Attorney Kruppenbacher about the municipal services taxing district. Attorney Kruppenbacher answered he would report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Partyka also asked about the question of the recreation land of a PUD, and whether the City or the Developer owns that. Attorney Kruppenbacher answered after looking through the appropriate document, the parks have become property of the City, to be maintained as recreation forever. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka that we put nomination for the B.O.W.S. Board on the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Partyka nominated Terry Medda, Oak Forest, to the B.O.W.S. Board. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Aug. 13, 1990 Page 4 89-90-20 Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we ratify the appointment of Terry Medda to the B.O.W.S. Board. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioenr Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler spoke about several houses in her neighborhood where the grass is very high and asked if something could be done about these on-going violations. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann spoke about the opening of the new Post Office on Aug. 20th. He wanted to make people aware of the dangerous situation for those having to make a left-hand turn out of the post office. His suggestion is to make a right turn either into Seminole Pines or City Hall, and then come back out. He again noted for the record that making a left turn out of the post office is very dangerous. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes said he was approached by several people to take legal against the post office regarding the closing of the contract post office. Kruppenbacher recommended the City take no legal action. action Attorney Commissioner Kulbes reported he tendered his resignation on the 10th of August effective the 2nd of December of this year so that he can run for the office of Mayor. . Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: No report. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. 648 urging Winter Springs citizens to support the Constitutional Amendment No.3 on the November 1990 Ballot, limiting unfunded state mandates, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 648 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to adopt Resolution No. 648 and that we give it as much publicity as we can to all of the citizens, utilizing some of the techniques that the Florida League of Cities has prepared. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Appointment to Concurrency Management Municipal Technical Advisory Committee: Mayor Grove appointed Commissioner Kulbes to be the City's representative on that Committee. Meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ~-'L ~r ~ M~y"~ton, City Clerk . '" CX:ClP.:-eC 'A. LEANNE M. GROVE