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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992 01 27 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 91-92-8 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JANUARY 27, 1992 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 John Langellotti, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: John V. Torcaso, present Don Jonas, present Terri Donnelly, present Cindy Kaehler, present The invocation was given by City Manager Richard Rozansky, and the pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Cindy Kaehler. Approval of Minutes of January 13, 1992: City Manager Rozansky asked that the minutes be amended to reflect that he had granted a 42 day extension of the contract because of delays for the maintenance building for the Central Winds Park so that the Commission is cognizant of what he did. There being no further additions, deletions, or corrections, the minutes stand approved as amended. Discussion followed on the 42 day extension and Commissioner Jonas asked for a report on the reasons for the 42 day extension. Public Comment: Richard Denning, Pebble Beach Circle West, complimented the City on the 9-1-1 service; he spoke about. the 10 year extension granted to Cablevision. He felt that was a mistake. He also spoke about garbage pickup and that we now have garbage sitting on our streets four times a week. John Ferring, Baltic Lane, commented that IWS has reduced their work force on the trucks from two men to one man. J. Scott Banta, Sullivan Properties, Orange Ave., Orlando, said his company is the contract purchasers on Tuscawilla parcels No. 15 and l4C. He asked for a Workshop Session with the Commission to get input and to explain what they are planning to do. He said he would like to come before the Commission on Feb. 10th under Section 9.8 of the Land Development Code with an application for soil removal and excavation from those parcels, and prior to that he would like to have a Workshop Meeting. Manager Rozansky explained he has considerations on loss of connection fees/revenues, and meeting our bond requirements. He said there is going to be a meeting with Mr. Sullivan, either Mr. Brown or Mr. Rosen, Tom Lang, the Utility Director, City Finance Director and himself to see what exactly this will do to our bond issue. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 27, 1992 Page 2 91-92-8 After the meeting if there are issues to be brought to the Commission a Workshop Meeting will be called. Manager Rozansky said he would probably ask for a Workshop Meeting because he wants the Commission to know what they will be voting on. First Reading of Ord. No. 514 providing for new Chapter 7 Fire Prevention and Protection, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 514 by title only on first reading. Cast Crete-Request for Temporary Office Trailer Permit: The Land Development Coordinator spoke about his memo to the Commission and a copy is attached to these minutes. Mr. Soroka was present. Motion was made by Commissioner Donnelly that the extension be approved for one year with the stipulation that within 20 days of this date the owner notify this City that they have filed a document with the court explaining the situation. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Motion was amended to include paragraph 3 of the Land Development Coordinator's memo should the judge rule that the money can't be expended right now, by Commissioner Kaehler. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the amendment: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; motion carried. . Vote on the original motion: Commisisoner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Deersong-Approval of Plat and Covenants: Land Development Coordinator, Don LeBlanc, asked that this item be taken off the agenda because there have been problems with the as built engineering. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to remove Deersong-Approval of Plat and Covenants from the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commisisoner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; motion carried. Appointments to Districting Commission: Commissioner Torcaso appointed Larry Pellerin 116 Moss Road. Commissioner Jonas appointed Jim Mathews, 1824 Seneca Boulevard. Commissioner Langellotti appointed Eugene Lein, 1173 Winged Foot Circle East. Commissioner Donnelly appointed Sandy Eldridge, 23 Coral Way. Commissioner Kaehler appointed Marsha Ritter, Murphy Way. Mayor Kulbes appointed Glenn Childs, 1602 Wildcat Court and William Jacobs, 404 South Edgemon Avenue. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he has received an op1n1on from the Attorney General on the issue of the City's ability to pay for street lighting. He said the opinion on the face appears to say that the City cannot expend public funds for a private street. The qualifications are being reviewed, and then a final interpretation will be given. . The City has received notice that Santa Claus is suing the City. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 27, 1992 Page 3 91-92-8 City Manager Richard Rozansky: 1990-91 Audit Report: Christine Hill, partner with Coopers & Lybrand, and Scott Packert, manager, were present. Ms. Hill said the report on the financial statements is what is referred to as an unqualified opinion. She said the enterprise Funds we now have a full year of operations in both of the utilities and in the back section are the various compliance and internal control structures reports that are required by the Auditor General of the State of Florida. The reports indicate no instances of non-compliance that are material to the affairs of the City. They also indicate that there were no weaknesses noted in the internal control structure. The last section of the report is the management comment and in that particular area they have updated us on the status of last year's comments. Ms. Hill said that staff is looking at these comments and Manager Rozansky will be providing a response. Mr. William Jacobs, S. Edgemon Ave. spoke in discussion. First reading of Ord. No. 517, amending Sec. 6-81 Standard Building code adopted of Art. III. Building Construction Standards, providing for adoption of Standard Building Code -1991 Edition, except Appendix B & E, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 517 by title only. Interim Service Fee: Manager Rozansky explained this ordinance is a vehicle that enables the Commission and the City to recoup some of the tax money that is spent before the City collects ad . valorem on new homes. Manager Rozansky is to prepare an ordinance for first reading. Manager Rozansky reported that the consultants that were graded by the Commission, Solin & Environmental Management, were tied at 168. However, Environmental Management Systems just wanted to do the Environmental Planning Criteria. Manager Rozansky said he and the City Planner will start negotiations to get this process moving. . Manager Rozansky said we are moving ahead with the fire station addition. The criteria was done in house and we are looking for a design build firm. The City Engineer, Leonard Kozlov reported this past Sunday we advertised for this addition. It is going to be 2,400 square feet and is going to be designed in such a way that in the future a second story can be added. He said they designed the footers and there will be steel trusses and a metal roof. A survey has been made of the property and the soil tests have been completed and hopefully this week the antenna will be removed. The design criteria packages are available and a pre-bid conference will be held on Feb. 6th and the opening of the bids is scheduled for Feb. 10th. To keep this moving along rapidly Mr. Kozlov said he will try to select someone the next day and give them notice to proceed to start the clock running. Manager Rozansky said we have a tight calendar because we have to spend these funds by the 15th of May. Mr. Kozlov said that Mark Jenkins did the art work. Commission Seat III-John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti reported he received a letter from Art Harris who was appointed to serve on the Orlando Area Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee. He is resigning and asked to have the City appoint someone else. Commission Seat IV-Terri Donnelly: No report. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 27, 1992 Page 4 91-92-8 Commission Seat V - Cindy Kaehler: Commission Kaehler asked if anyone else has received complaints about the picketers at the abortion clinic. She said she was told they have an extremely graphic picture that is upsetting some of the children that walk in that area. Mayor Kulbes said he has talked to the City Attorney and he will look into this matter. Commissioner Kaehler asked about the IWS contract. Attorney Kruppenbacher said a meeting is scheduled with the attorney for IWS, the City Manager and himself to discuss the contract. Commissioner Kaehler also asked about the Cablevision audit. She asked if this is a franchise fee the company has to pay, how can they segregate that from the rate that they advertise? She said she still does not have an answer on the 7% vs. the 5% rate. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would look into the matter. Commission Seat I - John V. Torcaso: Commissioner Torcaso asked when the Pension Board will be having a meeting. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he has received a draft of a letter from Attorney Meade for him to review and make any corrections or additions, then it will be sent to the City Manager and then a meeting can be called. Commission Seat II - Don Jonas: Commissioner Jonas reported this morning he and Mr. Rozansky met with three gentlemen who will be coming into the City to do the evaluation of the computers and they set a timeframe of three months to come in and analyze our entire system and report back. Mayor's Office: Mayor Kulbes asked if we are still on schedule for the progression of the Comprehensive Plan. Manager Rozansky reported that Mr. Goodrow will be going to DCA on Jan. 29th. Mr. Clapsaddle had visited our City Planner on Friday, and Mr. Goodrow asked for a workshop on the 6th of February. Mayor Kulbes called a Workshop Meeting for Feb. 6th on the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Kulbes reported he was named Chairman of a Tri County League committee to get response from the different cities and see whether or not they are going to support the Voter Control of City Taxes proposal. He said he has sent letters to all the Mayors in Tri County asking them to respond by the end of January. He also asked for some response from this Commission by the end of January. Commissioner Langellotti asked Attorney Kruppenbacher what conclusion did the Code Board come to in revising our Codes. Attorney Kruppenbacher said the conclusion was to go forward with the citation ordinance as a supplement to the Code Board. Meeting was adjourned 9:20 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Iruu, T ~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk ,MAYOR