HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990 08 13 City Commission Regular Minutes
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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M~y"~ton,
City Clerk
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