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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 03 25 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 90-91-12 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MARCH 25, 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, absent City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Don Jonas, absent John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present The invocation was given by City Manager Richard Rozansky. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Kulbes. There were no corrections or additions to the minutes of March 11, 1991. The minutes stand approved as presented. Public Comment: Bill Jacobs, South Edgemon Ave., read a statement to the Commission and it is attached to the minutes. Lavone Dansky, representing 3 J's and Art Play Systems from Lincolnton, N. Carolina, was present to speak about the capabilities of her company. It was suggested she contact Glatting & Lopez. Robert King, Black Hammock, read his letter to the Commission and it is attached to the minutes. General Agenda: Public Hearing for Ord. No. 501, vacating, abandoning and closing all that portion of road right-of-way, known as Orange Ave., lying south of and adjacent to Lot 9 and Lot 10 and north of Lot 11, Blk. B, D.R. Mitchell's Survey, etc. Second Reading: Mayor Kulbes recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the Public Hearing for Ord. No. 501. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 501 by title only on second reading. Land Development Coordinator, Don LeBlanc, explained this ordinance is to vacate Orange Avenue which is contained within the park property. Orange Avenue is being vacated for safety reasons within the park. Rod Jager, Orange Ave., said he basically is not opposed to closing the road but the main concern is they will not have access to the other part of that road. Jim Ferguson, owner of property on Orange Ave., also concerned about access to his property. Jamie Lear, Orange Ave., also spoke about the concern for access and emergency vehicles getting in there. Mr. Groves, Orange Ave., spoke about access to S.R. 434 and the maintenance of Orange Ave. Arthur Gates, Orange Ave., spoke about maintaining the road. Mayor Kulbes closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 25, 1991 Page 2 90-91-12 Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti for adoption of Ord. No. 501 and to include that we will make every effort to offer these people if at all possible an alternate road out as the City Manager has stated. Seconded by Commission Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion has to be carried next meeting, April 8, 1991. to the Commissioner Donnelly asked that the concern of access be worked out before the Commission decides whether or not to vacate the road. Mayor Kulbes called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 8:30 p.m. Continued Public Hearing Prior to Transmittal of 1991 Comprehensive Plan to State of Florida for Review and Comment: 1. Land Use/Population Projections; 2. Traffic Circulation; 3. Housing; 4. Recreation and Open Space; 5. Conservation; 6. Infrastructure-Potable Water, Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Storm Drainage, Groundwater Aquifer Recharge; 7. Capital Improvements; 8. Intergovernmental Coordination: Mayor Kulbes recessed the Commission Meeting and reopened the public hearing. Mr. Terry Zaudtke, with Conklin, Porter & Holmes, Engineers, the City's Consulting Engineers, spoke about potable water and sanitary sewer. He spoke about the City's two utilities, capacity and effluent disposal. He said the facilities are in excellent condition and they do not see any major problems. The City Planner spoke about Solid Waste. She spoke about the recycling program which started in January. The City Engineer spoke about the Storm Drainage and Groundwater Aquifer Recharge. He said the primary goal is to set up a Stormwater Management Utility. Mr. John Morgan, Troon Trace, asked about fees and the effect on retention ponds that do not go into natural bodies of water. The City Planner spoke about the intergovernmental coordination element. She said it is important to keep open all lines of communication with all other local govern- ments, state agencies, the Regional Planning Council, the School Board, etc. Gregg Miller, Aloha Court, spoke in reference to the transportation element. He asked about the proposed "loop" road. He also asked about plans for future parks. Miss Koch explained the concurrency management program the Commission approved in concept will be part of this whole package. Mayor Kulbes closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to approve for transmittal subject to legal review with authority for the attorneys, if they identify any substantive and/or procedural problems, to correct those and if necessary, to request from the Department of Community Affairs time necessary to make those corrections prior to transmittal subject to confirmation from D.C.A. that the necessary time would not place the City at risk for any imposition of any penalty. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 25, 1991 Page 3 90-91-12 Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Ave. and John Horan, Wood Duck Drive, spoke in discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher said, for the record, the Manager is going to have the Planner transmit to us the complete plan and we will look at what is transmitted. Mayor Kulbes called a recess at 9:30 p. m. and called the meeting back to order at 9:40 p. m. Mayor Kulbes announced that there will be additional public hearings in August after the comments are received back from the Department of Community Affairs. In those hearings public comments will be accepted and there will be notices in the newspaper. Request of Cast-Crete for a temporary office trailer (Location at terminus of Old Sanford/Oviedo Road): The Land Development Coordinator explained this is to be located at the terminus of the Old Sanford-Oviedo Road. Staff has reviewed this and ask that if Cast Crete continues doing business in the City, that they come in with a formal site plan nine months after approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to approve the request of Cast-Crete for a temporary office trailer subject to Staff's comments for the period of one year and that after nine months they have to bring a formal site plan forward. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; motion carried. Appointment of Auditor for Fiscal Year 1990-1991: City Manager Rozansky said Coopers & Lybrand sent the Commission a letter requesting reappointment. Manager Rozansky said he has no problem with them and neither does the Finance Department. Manager Rozansky said he thinks they did a good job and it was a very good audit. Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion of the auditors. Commission discussed going out for "bid". Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to go out for proposals. Seconded by Commissioner Donnelly. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 663, recommending to the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County, that a Winter Springs Commissioner be appointed to the Seminole County Expressway Authority: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 663 by title only. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to adopt Resolution No. 663. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would talk with Attorney Lang regarding a financial advisor regarding the current bond issue, and would report back. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 25, 1991 Page 4 90-91-12 Attorney Kruppenbacher reminded the Commissioners who are going to Tallahassee next week of the Sunshine Law and the necessity to not discuss City business. City Manager Richard Rozansky: Manager Rozansky reported on the roof condition. He said the original contractors have contacted us and have agreed to make repairs. On the Civic Center roof Manager Rozansky said it will probably cost around five to six thousand dollars. Manager Rozansky said he would come back with a recommendation. Regarding the letter from the County Manager in reference to the sales tax, they are requesting a list of capital projects and roads. Manager Rozansky suggested that Orange Avenue be listed and also we need money to enlarge our police facilities. Manager Rozansky asked the Commissioners for their ideas. Monthly reports have been distributed. Manager Rozansky said that Mr. Edelen has written the Commission about his request to park his recreational vehicle at his property. Mayor Kulbes said to Agenda this item for the April 8th meeting. Manager Rozansky commented on the comments made by Mr. Jacobs in reference to the audit. He said he will prepare a response to the audit and that there is nothing wrong with the audit, particularly since we were taken apart because of the utility acquisition. He noted that they did an excellent job, and he was proud of the Staff. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti said he was not at the last Commission Meeting and asked what has been done about the Pension Plan. Manager Rozansky said we are doing a performance evaluation of the Plan. There is a gentleman from Merrill Lynch that does these evaluations. Commissioner Langellotti also asked who the trustees are and City Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would have that information at the next meeting. Commission Seat IV - Terri Donnelly: Commissioner Donnelly reported that her appointee to the Districting Commission had to resign due to health and personal reasons and she has been replaced by Dan Quintero, 1238 Royal Oak Drive. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler asked about impact fees for public works capital improvements. She also spoke about her dislike of the location of our Public Works Department. She said she would like to have the City look into purchasing property next to our park, as that is where all of our equipment is going to be used. Mayor's Office: Mayor Kulbes spoke about a census data workshop to be held on April 4, 1991. He also spoke about an invitation to attend the National Leadership Forum on Community Service in Washington, D.C. in October. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, March 25, 1991 Page 5 90-91-12 Mayor Kulbes said Commissioner Jonas, Commissioner Langellotti and himself are planning an appropriate celebration for the servicemen who are returning from the Gulf War. Meeting adjourned 10:25 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk App ,MAYOR