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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 04 26 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 92-93-16 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS APRIL 26, 1993 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 V. Torcaso, present City Manager John Govoruhk, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Don Jonas, present John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present Cindy Kaehler, present For the invocation Commissioner Kaehler asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Terri Donnelly. Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of March 22, Special Meeting of March 29, and Regular Meeting of April 12, 1993: there were no additions or corrections; the minutes stand approved as presented. Mayor Kulbes presented a Certificate to Jennifer Greenwood who was selected as Outstanding Student In Oviedo High School 1993, and selected as Outstanding Student for all Mid-Size High Schools in the tri-county area of Central Florida. Public Comment: Jim Pitts, Lamoka Court, spoke about the letter he received in his water bill regarding the Tuscawilla Maintenance Fee. He felt the letter was very poorly written. Howard Siebs, Seneca Boulevard, asked the Commission to reconsider their decision to collect the maintenance fee. Mike Kocak, Mt. Laurel Drive, spoke in reference to the Tuscawilla maintenance fee decision. John Ferring, Benitawood Court, said there are a lot of things involved with the Tuscawilla maintenance situation that were never brought to light and should be brought to light. He said that criticism should be directed in the right place. Martin Trencher, Winter Springs Boulevard, spoke in reference to the discussion of the decision on the Tuscawilla maintenance fee. Barbara Duval, Augusta National Boulevard, spoke about the maintenance of the medians. John Morgan, Troon Trace, spoke about the road directly behind Greenbriar and was concerned about its future uses. Resolution No. 705, supplementing Res. No. 615 as supplemented, authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $ in aggregate principal amount of Imp. Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, in order to advance refund a portion of the City's Improvement Refunding Rev. Bonds, Series 1989 etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 705 by title only. Mike Stewart, Capital Market Consultants, Inc. explained there were some questions as to the actual size of the improvements. He said the last time he was here they had received approval for $1,750,000 of new money to look at a public safety complex. Since that point there has been discussion of other improvements, improvements to the public works building, . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 26, 1993 Page 2 92-93-16 and improvements to Fire Station No.2. Mr. Stewart discussed the summary that he distributed to the Commission. There was a question as to the amount in the resolution and the item was deferred. Mayor Kulbes called a recess at 8:10 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Kulbes called a Special Meeting for Tuesday, April 27, 1993 at 7:00 p.m. to have the financial people present. Don LeBlanc, LDC, spoke about the parcel of property between Moss Road and Edgemon Ave., approximately 27 acres, appraised at $708,380 and the City has been offered the property for a figure of $305,000. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler that we authorize the City Manager to enter into negotiations to purchase said piece of property not to exceed $400,000. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to authorize the Manager to execute such documents that are necessary to acquire this property subject to the Attorneys and/or any other consultant he may need to advise him signing off. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; Commissioner . Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 706 authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Joint participation Agreement on behalf of the City with FDOT and authorizing the placing of funds with the FDOT for the completion of the utility installation, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 706. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to approve Resolution No. 706. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 707, authorizing the City to enter into a Joint participation Agreement on behalf of the City with FDOT and authorizing the placing of funds with the FDOT for the completion of the utility installation, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 707. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to adopt Resolution No. 707. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; motion carried. Amendment 19 to CPR Agreement-Master Reuse Plan: The Utilities Director explained this will enable the City to get an operations permit and get everything in order to get the reclaimed water to the residential areas. Terry Zaudtke, CPR, explained we want to do a Class 1 Reliability Analysis for the Tuscawilla Wastewater Treatment Plant to see where it sits for implementing the future reuse program. Re said the Master Reuse Plan is required by the St. Johns River Water Management District and the DER when you file for your operations permit. . . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 26, 1993 92-93-16 Page 3 Mr. Zaudtke explained the City's Master Plan as a basic document meets some of the requirements, however in discussions that we have had before, there was a desire to go into further detail with layout of lines into residential areas in implementing a residential program and providing reclaimed water as another service of the Utility Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to approve Amendment 19 to CPH Agreement-Master Reuse Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, no; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to approve Supplement 1 to Amendment 17 to CPH Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; motion carried. Vistawilla Opening Update: Attorney Kruppenbacher explained the perspective purchaser will not have the ability to convey that property until he owns it, and given the problems Ms. Miskinnis has had in dealing with the Federal Government bureacracy, he suggested Staff and the City Manager get with the perspective purchaser. to see if he would tender it to the City of Winter Springs. First Reading of Country Club Lighting Ordinance -No. 545: Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to read Ordinance No. 545 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 545 by title only on first reading. City Manager John Govoruhk: Manager Govoruhk said he wanted everyone to know that Winter Springs Boulevard is being mowed by the Public Works Department. The irrigation is set up and they are testing it; the Boulevard will be watered, mowed, trimmed and edged by the Public Works Department. Manager Govoruhk said the Commission has been given a copy of the letter from the Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services regarding compliance of the Emergency Medical Service. Manager Govoruhk said a company has offered to do an experiment on one mile of road in the Ranchlands. It would cost approximately $3,000 for one mile. Commission was in agreement. Monthly Reports were discussed. Commission Seat I - John V. Torcaso: Commissioner Torcaso spoke about the letter that went to the Tuscawilla residents about the maintenance fee. He said he only received two letters and two phone calls objecting to the Commission's decision. He said in 1987 when he was Mayor, the City Commission said when the Joint Venture moved out, the City would take over and maintain . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 26, 1993 Page 4 92-93-16 the areas in Tuscawilla. Commissioner Torcaso suggested giving the money to the president of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association for the maintenance. He said he is not against Tuscawilla; he was elected by the whole City and represents the whole City. Commission Seat II - Don Jonas: Commissioner Jonas spoke about the need for lighting at the Senior Center. City Manager Govoruhk explained this problem is being taken care of. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti spoke about the need for ambulance service. Commission Seat IV - Terri Donnelly: Commissioner Donnelly spoke about term limitations and also putting on a referendum the issue of a 3-2 vote for the City Manager. She said she would be working on a campaign and a petition to get those two items on a referendum. She spoke about the decision to not collect the Tuscawilla maintenance fee. She said she thinks the right thing to do is to make a decision to either include Tuscawilla in this assessment process that includes street lights and private roads and mainten- ance in Oak Forest or overturn it all, to be consistent across the board, or go forward with what we lead these people to believe that we would do which was to support their decision whether we agreed with it or not. Commission Seat V - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler asked why she received the taxpayer identification form. Mayor's Office: Mayor Kulbes recommended Carol Morrison, 400 Boxwood Circle, be appointed to the BOWS Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to appoint Carol Morrison to the BOWS Board. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. Mayor Kulbes asked how many applications for City Manager have been received and Manager Govoruhk answered between 150 and 160 have been received. Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested one set of copies be made and then they can be checked out by the Commissioners. Mayor Kulbes asked what direction does this City want to take with regard to the maintenance of Tuscawilla and Oak Forest? Commissioner Kaehler pointed out the lighting issue was an issue of health, safety and welfare and that is why the Commission went forward with that issue; so far as Oak Forest, they have not presented everything to the Commission yet; and as far as the Tuscawilla maintenance, she said there is so much confusion and until every- thing is clarified, she would not propose going any further. Commissioner Kaehler said she agreed with Commissioner Donnelly on the term limitation issue, but on the 3-2 vote, a referendum was held and it failed dismally. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, April 26, 1993 Meeting was adjourned 9:45 p. m. Page 5 92-93-16 Respectfully submitted, ~;;~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk APpc:r' / "'" /_<::-----, ,MAYOR