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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 01 28 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 90-91-8 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JANUARY 28, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Philip A. Kulbes at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call: Mayor Philip A. Kulbes, present Deputy Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, absent Don Jonas, present John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present For the invocation Commissioner Jonas asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Kulbes. Approval of minutes of Jan. 14, 1991 and Board of Adjustment & Appeals: A correction on Page 4, under City Manager Reports should read" 55 Gallon drums". The minutes stand approved as amended. Public Comment: Joe Genova, Adidas Road, read a letter as follows: Dear Mayor Kulbes: Recent events in the City of Winter Springs have prompted some of us to doubt the judgement of the present administration in handling of certain important issues. Due to that doubt, we have formed a committee for the purpose of circulating petitions to get signatures to demand a referendum on amending the City Charter to prevent authorized capital outlays. The referendum would amend the City Charter by adding a paragraph reading as follows: unless authorized by voters at a City held referendum, the City Commission shall not spend or allow to be spent any funds derived from any source for the purpose of construction of any capital improvements or at least property, the payment of which extends beyond the end of any fiscal year. Names of the committee members and legal counsel will be provided to you in due time. Thank you. General Agenda: Vistawilla Extension -Final Approval: Mayor Kulbes said he received a call from the Attorney for the Vistawilla people on Wednesday who requested the Vistawilla extension issue be delayed until the next meeting Feb. 11, 1991. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti that we table this until February 11, 1991. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; motion carried. Highland Lakes Final Development Plan/Preliminary Engineering: The City Engineer referred to his memo of January 25, 1991, in reference to the 12" line and the sidewalk. Terry Zaudtke, CPH, prepared a sketch showing the sphere of influence, showing the existing 12" line, the 12" line to be extended by the City, and what is anticipated to be extended by development. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 28, 1991 Page 2 90-91-8 Mr. Zaudtke explained the 12" line in the computer analysis that was performed on a day-to-day basis without fire flow shows in the future, when that is connected, we have a demand of over 600 gallons per minute going through that end of the loop. He said the significance of it is we need to provide in this area, the residential area, by Code, 500 gallons per minute in addition to the maximum day and we need to provide 1250 gallons per minute for any industrial or commercial establishment. That is the basic reason for the l2"line. Mr. Gerald Chancellor, Robinson St., Orlando, spoke for the development. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka that we allow the development of this project with 12" piping that is paid by the developer. Additionally, that the sidewalk on the east side would be eliminated in terms of a variance to Code, and that the west side have a sidewalk per the letter and recommendations by Mr. McBriarity. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; motion carried. Presentation/Discussion on Purchase of Golf Course-Jack Ahern, Vice President, Florida Group Municipal Leasing, Inc.: Mr. John T. Ahern, Florida Group Municipal Leasing, from Boca Raton, Florida, spoke to the Commission. He said his company is presently involved in purchase and lease purchase back to municipalities of facilities needed by municipalities throughout the United States. He said he has negotiated with the owners of Winter Springs Golf facility. He said we did that with the purpose of lease purchasing back to the City of Winter Springs that facility. The cost that we pay for the facility is $4,800,000 and we project to turn the facility back to the City of Winter Springs on a 240 month lease purchase for a cost of $42,571.30 per month, which the 240 equal payments would equal 20 year lease purchase. At the end of said lease purchase, the property would revert to the City for the cost of $1.00. Mr. Ahern said in the year 1989 or the early part of 1990 the present owners projected a revenue base of $1,370,000 income vs. $840,000 expense ratio. The unaudited figures show $1,372,453 income of revenue vs. $841,041 outgo on expenses. The 240 equal payments of $42,571.37 which worked out to $510,804 per year on a rental basis vs. $526,000 profit on revenue basis which includes $20,000 for the existing three partners which raises that to $546,000. In addition the City pays the golf course roughly 30 to$35,000 per year for spray effluent which raises that number $576,000, giving the City a net operating profit for the year 1990 if the City had owned it, approximately $66,000 per year profit. The owners projected 50,000 rounds of golf for the year 1990. Their actual count comes up to 55,184 rounds. Discussion followed. Dr. Sinthro, Greenspointe, John Ferring, Baltic Lane, Mr. Carpenter, Greenspointe, Susan Reid, Hayes Road, Terri Meta Aloha Court, all spoke in discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka to table until the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Donnelly. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner partyka, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 28, 1991 Page 3 90-91-8 Beautification of Winter Springs Board: Carl Stephens, Chairman of the Board, said the Board would like to inform the Commission that they were successful in persuading the Department of Transportation in building a sidewalk on the north side of S.R. 434. The sidewalk will be of no cost to the City. The cost covered by the State is $55,000. It will run from the junction of S.R. 419 to Wagner's Curve. It will be five feet wide to be used by bicyclists, joggers, walkers, etc. Mr. Stephens said the Board feels it will be a real benefit to the citizens of Winter Springs. Mr. Stephens said the Board is asking the City's permission to seek a grant to beautify this area once it is installed. He said it will be a few years before this sidewalk is installed, but now is the time to apply for the grant. Mayor Kulbes said he encourages the Board to apply for the grant. Mr. Stephens said Mr. David Barth would like to present the beautification plan for City Hall at the next meeting. Mayor Kulbes said this will be on the Agenda for Feb. 11th. Appointment to Code Enforcement Board: Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to appoint Art Hoffmann to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Donnelly. Discussion. Motion carried unanimously. Appointments to Districting Commission: Mayor Kulbes announced there will be an Organizational Meeting of this Board on Feb. 6, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. The following appointments were made: Commissioner Partyka appointed Mr. Torn Freeman; Commissioner Donnelly appointed Mrs. Janie Taylor; Commissioner Langellotti appointed Mr. Eugene Lee and Commissioner Jonas appointed Mrs. Kathy Goshen. Mayor Kulbes appointed Mr. Torn Binford and Mr. William Jacobs. Presentation of Plaque of appreciation to John Ferring: Mayor Kulbes presented a plaque in appreciation to Mr. John Ferring for his generous contribution of furniture to the new Senior Center. Resolution No. 657, appreciation to John V. Torcaso, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 657 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka to adopt Resolution No. 657. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Jonas; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; motion carried. City Manager Richard Rozansky: Arbor request/Select Cut -Schrimsher Land Company: Manager Rozansky explained that Schrimsher Land Company is asking for select cuts for 200 acres along the lake. The City Code does not address select cutting, or the harvesting of wood. Motion was made by Commissioner Partyka that we approve this arbor request for the Schrimsher Land Company. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. In discussion Attorney Kruppenbacher said the record should reflect it is based upon the fact the State . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 28, 1991 Page 4 90-91-8 Forester and the City Forester have recommended that it is an appropriate thing to happen. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; motion carried. Senior Center: City Manager Rozansky reported we are getting ready to move into the new Senior Center. Mayor Kulbes discussed the dedication ceremonies and open house to be held on Saturday, February 2, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. Recreation Department-Baseball Field/Scheduling Report: Manager Rozansky reported the Recreation Director has prepared a report dated Jan. 25, 1991, and is present this evening with Mr. McFarland. Glenn Whitsett, Recreation Director, said he has scheduled the 1991 practice season. He has talked with all the league presidents and would like to make Mr. McFarland Chairman of the Winter Springs Baseball and Softball Committee. Commissioner Jonas said Mr. Whitsett has done an outstanding job; he has gotten all the presidents together and they are going to make all the rules and regulations. They do not have to come to the Commission unless there is a problem. FY 1990/91 Budget-Revenues: Manager Rozansky reported he received a letter from the State regarding revenues which has been provided to the Commission. Our State Revenue Sharing went down 3.07% and we lost $16,630; State Sales Tax went down 5.07% or $47,260; Cigarette tax went down 1.92% or $1,512; overall we received a reduction in the General Fund Budget of $65,402.00. We will come back in a month with a plan. Manager Rozansky said it can be controlled because there was a little bit more left over in the year end and by controlling hiring and spending. Termination of Developer Agreement: Manager Rozansky reported this was put on the Agenda for information. We granted a blanket easement to Fountaintree. Fountaintree has now been sold and they have provided us with a new easement which is fine with us. Attorney Kruppenbacher said they have redesigned the easement to be where they ought to be on the property. Manager Rozansky said the termination of agreement is the first agreement that was made and has since been amended, and he said he will terminate that one. Monthly reports have been distributed. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti asked the Attorney about the house on Flamingo. Commission Seat IV - Terri Donnelly: Commissioner Donnelly asked about the new tire shredding facility. She asked by the next meeting can she know of his progress in complying with the stipulations of the Commission as far as putting in sprinklers and limiting the number of tires. Commission Seat V - Paul P. Partyka: Commissioner Partyka asked about the status of the Seneca drainage pond. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 28, 1991 Page 5 90-91-8 Commission Seat II - Don Jonas: No report. Manager Rozansky introduced the new Utility Director Mr. Kipton Lockcup to the Commission. Mr. Spencer Harris, Oak Forest, spoke about the golf course purchase and the coming restrictions in the future. Meeting was adjourned 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~j.~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ,MAYOR