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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 07 11 City Commission Regular Minutes 93-94-20 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JULY 11, 1994 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John F. Bush at 7:30 p. m. For the invocation Deputy Mayor John V. Torcaso asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher. Roll Call: Mayor John F. Bush, present Deputy Mayor John V. Torcaso, present City Manager John Govoruhk, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: John Ferring, present John Langellotti, absent Cindy Gennell, present David McLeod, present Approval of minutes of June 27, 1994: There were no additions or corrections; the minutes stand approved as written. There was no public comment. General Agenda: Public Hearing and second reading for Ord. No. 563, amending Sec.19-l02(1) User Charge Schedule, monthly water service rates and Sec. 19-102(6) User Charge Schedule, etc.: Public Hearing and second reading for Ord. No. 560 establishing as a condition of the City's purchase or lease of real property, the requirement that an environ- mental site assessment be conducted prior to the City's purchase or lease of real property, etc.-Tabled 5/23/94: Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to read Ord. No. 563 and Ord. No. 560 by title only on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Ferring. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Ferring, aye; Commissioner Gennell, aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; motion passes. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 563 by title only on second reading. Mayor Bush recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing for Ord. No. 563. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Bush closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to adopt Ord. No. 563 amending Sec. 19-102(1). Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Gennell, aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Ferring, aye; motion passes. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 560 by title only on second reading. Mayor Bush recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Bush closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to approve Ord. No. 560. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner McLeod, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Ferring, aye; Commissioner Gennell, aye; Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 11, 1994 Page 2 93-94-20 motion passes. Emergency Ordinance for Site Plan Review by City Commission, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher explained at the last meeting the Commission had discussion regarding the appropriate way to deal with Site Plan Reviews on those sites along the 434 corridor. He said that he, the City Manager and the City Planner, Carl Gosline, discussed through that issue and through the concept of an ordinance change with certain variations and the complexities associated with that given the passage of a new Land Development Code, state statutes,etc. He said what they concluded at this time would be an appropriate way to approach this issue pending completion of the appropriate land development regulations was that the current Site Plan Review Board will meet, come up with their thoughts, and opinions, they will refer it to the Commission for input and guidance, and recommendations. Then the Site Plan Review Board will meet again and make a final decision thereafter. Commissioner McLeod asked this to be on the agenda for the next meeting for a timeframe. Mr. Art Hoffmann suggested the Planning & Zoning Board possibly could be asked to give their opinions of the Site Plan Review Board's recommendations. Architect's Agreement for Public Safety Complex: Mayor Bush said the architect has asked that this be taken off the agenda. It will be on for the next meeting. Appointment to Code Enforcement Board: Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to nominate Charles Holzman to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Genne11. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Ferring, aye; Commissioner Genne11 , aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; motion passes. City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher: Attorney Kruppenbacher said Commissioner Torcaso raised the issue regarding the operation of the Senior Center and the potential or actual problems that are associated with the fact that a group of people have formed a private corporate entity or association for the seniors and it has apparently developed in the Center to a perception or a reality that they are in fact running the Senior Center. Attorney Kruppenbacher asked for the Commission's authority for the City Manager and himself to meet with that group to clarify several things: 1. The Manager at the Senior Center operates under the direct supervision and control of the City Manager and no one else; 2. No organization runs any particular facility in this City other than the City Commission itself; 3. No one has to pay a fee to a private organization to be able to use the programs or benefits provided for by the City at that Center; 4. We need to clarify just what is officially being done by the City vs. what is officially being done by the organization. Consensus of the Commission was to go along with the Attorney's recommendation. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Genne11 asked if it could be clarified if a certain age group can be excluded. City Manager John Govoruhk: Manager Govoruhk reported everyone has been given the 1994-95 Fiscal Year Budget and he has distributed a last minute memo. Manager Govoruhk asked for a Workshop Meeting on the preliminary study for the Ranchland Paving and Drainage, and another subject reuse feasibility and imp1emen- Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 11, 1994 Page 3 93-94-20 tat ion plan for our west waste water operation master plan. The Workshop Meeting was called for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 19th. Then an Executive Session would be held for the purpose of discussing the Fire Depart- ment Bargaining Agreement reference the Cody Study. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to appoint Jean Jacobs to the B.O.W.S. Board. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Ferring, aye; Commissioner Gennell, aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; motion passes. Commissioner Gennell gave a recap of the 35th Anniversary Celebration, a copy of which is attached to these minutes. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: No report. Commission Seat I - John V. Torcaso: Commissioner Torcaso said with the consensus of the Commission, he would like to have the City Attorney look into the involuntary annexation of Orange Avenue. City Attorney Kruppenbacher is to look into this matter and come back with some information. Commissioner Torcaso also spoke about making the old Water and Sewer offices on SR 434 and N. Fairfax Avenue into a museum with some of the offices, and renting out the others. He asked the Commissioners to think about this. Commission Seat II - John Ferring: Commissioner Ferring said he would like a complete financial analysis of what it would cost the City to use the building for a museum. Commissioner Ferring also spoke about the discussions they have had during the budget workshops regarding providing ambulance service to the residents. He asked for the City Attorney to provide the timeframes for putting this to a referendum, and Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would report back at the next meeting. Mayor's Office - John F. Bush: Mayor Bush said he received a letter from the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners asking the City to nominate a representative to a Parks and Recreation Task Force. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to nominate Commissioner Ferring. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Ferring, no; Commissioner Gennell, aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; motion passes. Commissioner Ferring declined the appointment. Commissioner Ferring nominated Commissioner Torcaso. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Ferring, aye; Commissioner Gennell, aye; Commissioner McLeod, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; motion passes. Mayor Bush reported the groundbreaking for the new Winter Springs High School would be held at 8:00 a.m. at Central Winds Park on Thursday, July 14, 1994. He also spoke about a letter he received saying we are not enforcing the Code Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 11, 1994 Page 4 93-94-20 on boats. Manager Govoruhk said the letter has been passed on to the Code Enforcement Officer. Commissioner Genne11 said this is two letters this week about code violations that are visibly apparent ones on the west side of the City. Manager Govoruhk explained that now there will be more officers enforcing the Code. The Building Department inspectors, the Fire Department and also the Public Works people will be able to issue citations. Commissioner Genne11 asked if it would be possible for them to include in their reports from the different departments how many citations those departments issue. Manager Govoruhk said he would take care of that. Mayor Bush said he had another letter regarding IWS. Manager Govoruhk said this has been answered. Mayor Bush said the Seminole County Schools have a program called Partners in Excellence School Business Commitment and they are asking for a liaison with the City of Winter Springs. Myrna Walters is making this request and she has asked that Commissioner Genne11 serve in this capacity, working with the Seminole Teach In and the Parent Fair. There was no objection from the Commission to appoint Commissioner Genne11 to serve in this capacity. Mayor Bush asked about the Sign Ordinance. Attorney Kruppenbacher explained the decision has come down from the Supreme Court. He said he is working with the City Manager to look at the entire Sign Ordinance in light of that decision as it relates to the issue of removal of signs from private property which he referred to as the Tuscawi11a Sign Issue. He said the Chief and he took steps to resolve and assure that the concerns of those citizens would not be concerns while they are going through the process, and he said he should have a report in a month or so. Meeting was adjourned 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~-r:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk ~~'MAYOR BUSH