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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1996 11 25 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 25, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor John F. Bush at 7:30p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor John F. Bush, present Deputy Mayor John Ferring, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, absent Attorney Drew Thomas COMMISSIONERS: Larry Conniff, present John Langellotti, present Cindy Gennell, present David McLeod, present For the invocation Mayor Bush asked for a moment of silent prayer. Mayor Bush noted that there were two agenda Ad-On Items, I and J on the Regular Agenda. Approval of Minutes of November 11. 1996: Mayor Bush asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of November 11, 1996. There were no additions or corrections to the minutes of November 11, 1996. Minutes stand approved as presented. PUBLIC INPUT Gene Lein, 1173 Winged Foot Circle East, stated that what was presented to the Commission on May 8, 1995 pertaining to Parcel 7, Arrowhead, doesn't appear to be the text that is in the second amendment of the settlement agreement that was approved by the Commission on July 24, 1995. Mr. Lein stated that he is under the assumption that Mr. Mikes might have misled the Commission to gain approval and since the Court has not approved the action of the Second Amendment, the Commission voted on something that was not agreed upon by them; and asked if it was possible that the Second Amendment is not binding upon the City and the Commission vote could have been out of order. Mr. Lein said he also has a question in reference to the minutes of the last Commission meeting; page 7, a statement made by Attorney Kruppenbacher, the second paragraph and said he does not understand the statement and asked if someone can explain it. Mr. Lein read the statement. Commissioner Ferring stated that this Commission never agreed to the plans set forth that are presently under consideration. Commissioner Ferring said Attorney Kruppenbacher has in .his possession written information, written documents, that clearly spell out what this Commission agreed to as far as the development of that piece of property. Commissioner Ferring said (he can't speak for Attorney Kruppenbacher) but suggested what he probably made Mr. Mikes aware of what Mr. Mikes proposals were to the Commission and what the Commission approved; and said he thinks that is basically what Attorney Kruppenbacher was referring to, that he would be adverse to it. Re2ular Meetin2 City Commission November 25. 1996 96-97-04 Pa2e 2 Tom Brown, 717 Adidas Road, said he would like to thank Commissioner McLeod and Walt Dittmer for their contributions towards the Winter Springs Holiday Tree, which will be lit the day of the Art Festival in Central Winds Park. Mr. Brown stated that the tree will be floated and if all goes proper it will be moved to the Post Office area. Mr. 'Brown said the Beautification Board deserves a strong thanks, along with Mr. Dittmer who built a beautiful tree out of aluminum and Commissioner McLeod. Mr. Brown recognized Edith Beacher, Walt Dittmer in the audience. Attorney Drew Thomas stated that he is sitting in for Attorney Kruppenbacher and mentioned that there may be a conflict and he will not be giving any advise on two items, one being the telecommunications ordinance and the outdoor advertising ordinance. CONSENT AGENDA Land Development Department A. Requesting Commission approval for a Temporary Use Permit which will allow the placement and use of a modular office at 225 Old Sanford Oviedo Road for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months. PURPOSE: to approve a Temporary Use Permit which will allow the placement and use of a modular office at 225 Old Sanford Oviedo Road for a period of time not to exceed six (6) months while the Staff Review Board reviews the site plan for this proiect: ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA Public Works Department/Stormwater Division A. Providing an update of the underdrain installation project on Bonita Road. PURPOSE: to inform the Commission that the underdrain installation project to help alleviate standing water problems on Bonita Road as was authorized at the July 8, 1996 Commission meeting. Utility Department B. Providing an update on the receipt of the St. Johns River Water Management District Consumptive use Permit for potable water. PURPOSE: to inform the Commission of the receipt of the St. Johns River Water Management District Consumptive Use Permit for groundwater withdrawals for the potable water supply system: Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve the Informational Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Commissioner Ferring asked Mr. Lockcuff on the difference between the East and West water supplies as far as usage. Kip Lockcuff, Public W orks/Utility Director, explained that this combines the three water treatment plants from the consumptive use side. Rel!Ular Meetine: City Commission November 25. 1996 96-97-04 Pae:e 3 REGULAR AGENDA General Services Department A. Requests that the City Commission officially recognize the following employees that have completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service with the City of Winter Springs. PURPOSE: to allow the Commission to officially recognize the attached list of employees that have completed 5, 10, 15 and 20 years of service with the City of Winter Springs: Mayor Bush recognized the following employees: Clerk's Office: Martha Jenkins, 5 years; Purchasing: Nancy A. Vobornik, 10 years; Finance: Carole 1. Pearson, 10 years; Public Works: Joseph P. McGaugh, 15 years; James Morris, 10 years; Robert Eckman, 5 years; Michael Lingard, 5 years; Fire Department: Timothy 1. Lallathin, 20 years; Stanley P. Lazlo, II, 15 years; David G. Myers, 10 years; Paul Anderson, Jr., 5 years; Thomas I. Grey, 5 years; Stephen P. Keefer, 5 years; Richard W. Riggle, 5 years; Utility: Wayne Gray, 10 years; Justino Rolon, 10 years; Kipton D. Lockcuff, 5 years; General Services: Shirley A. Frankhouser, 5 years; ParkslRecreation: John C. Crook, 5 years; Ronnie R. Estep, 5 years; Bonita L. Hershelman, 5 years; Robbie T. Hillery, 5 years; Police: Edith W. Farnum, 10 years; Glenn E. Tolleson, Jr., 10 years; Ronald M. Cox, 10 years; Douglas W. Seely, 5 years; Lena M. Titus, 5 years; Allen F. White, 5 years. City Manager (Ad-On) I. Requesting the Mayor and Commission to acknowledge Mary Wilson, Human Resources Coordinator and other employee's participating in the FY 96/97 United Way Campaign. PURPOSE: to recognize Mary Wilson for coordination, and City employee's for participating in the City's most successful United Way Campaign to date: Mayor Bush read a letter from Sgt. Eric Patterson of the United Way of Central Florida, which thanked the Mary Wilson and Manager McLemore for his leadership and support and the City employees for their successful campaign which raised over $7,000 with over 50% of employee participation. Mary Wilson, Employee Relations Coordinator, mentioned that the City's employee participation Was was up 104% from last year and the dollars pledged was up 54% from last year. Ms. Wilson also thanked the City Manager for his support. Utility Department B. Advising the Commission of the receipt of an Award for Excellence from the Department of Environmental Protection. PURPOSE: to advise the Commission of the receipt of an Award for Excellence in Operation and Maintenance for a Large Water Treatment Plant from the Department of Environmental Protection Central District and to recognize Doug Taylor, Steve Baggs, Scott Coffinan. and Richard Long for their contributions in the City's receipt of the award: Mr. Lockcuff stated that the City has been the recipient of an award from D .E.P. Central District for excellence in operation and maintenance of a large water treatment plant and acknowledged Doug Taylor, Steve Baggs, Scott Coffman and Richard Long for their contributions in the City's receipt of the award. Ree:ular Meetine: City Commission November 25.1996 96-97-04 Pae:e 4 Fire Department C. Requests that the Commission review the information pertaining to the awards presented to the Department from the State of Florida, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, office of Emergency Medical Services. PURPOSE: to assure that the Commission is informed of the achievements of the Fire Department, and to recognize the employees who directly contributed to the Department being awarded Exemplary Vehicle Status and Exemplary Records Status by the State EMS office: Fire ChiefLallathin informed the Commission of the award that was received by the Fire Department from the Department ofH.R.S., E. M. S. office and recognized the employees: John Quinteros, Robert Keen, Donald Farnum, Jeffrey McCall, Pat SchrafJ: Carl Pilcher, Robert Beck and Deputy Fire Chief Dave O'Brien; and the Department as a whole fro the work they have done. Fire Department D. Requests the Commission acknowledge the "save" awards presented to Paramedic Wayne Riggle, Paramedic Kevin Sims, EMT Brian Mervin and EMT Shane Massari for the resuscitation of the life of a heart attack victim at Sunshine Park. PURPOSE: to assure that the Commission is informed of the recognition bestowed the Winter Springs Fire Department, recognizing the lifesaving efforts of the Fire Department personnel: Fire ChiefLallathin recognized Paramedic Wayne Riggle, Paramedic Kevin Sims, EMT Brian Marvin and EMT Shane Massari for the resuscitation of a heart attack victim at Sunshine Park. Police Department E. Requesting City Commission approval of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 632 which will amend Section 1-15(a), 12-53, 13-2 and 13-4 of the Code of Ordinances, inserting language to provide for more effective enforcement of City Codes. PURPOSE: to authorize Ordinance No. 632 implementing changes to Sections 1-15(a), 12-53, 13-2 and 13-4 City Codes providing for more effective control of abandon vehicles. unkempt lots. and littering: Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to approve Ord. 632 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner ConnitT. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner LangeUotti: aye; Commissioner GenneU: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Thomas read Ord. 632 by title only. Community Development Department F. Requesting a second reading of Ordinance No. 633 placing a six month moratorium on the construction and/or erection of any outdoor advertising billboard off-premises sign. PURPOSE: to allow the City time to study sinage as defined in Section 16-77, Code of Ordinance in order to prevent blight. or the aesthetics of the environment: Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to approve Ord. 633 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner ConnitT. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Thomas read Ord. 633 by title only. Resmlar Meetin2 City Commission November 25.1996 96-97-04 Pa2e 5 Mayor Bush opened the Public Hearings on Ord. 632 and 633. There was no one present who wished to speak for or against Ord. 632 and 633. Community Development Department G. Requesting a second reading of Ordinance No. 635-B placing a six month moratorium on the construction and/or erection of Telecommunication Towers within the City. PURPOSE: to request the Commission adopt Ord. No. 635-B placing a six (6) month moratorium on the construction and/or erection of Telecommunication Towers within the City to allow the City time to study the issues related to the location, construction and impacts of Telecommunications towers in the City and develop regulations that will protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses in the City: It was brought to the Commission's attention that there was a scrivener's error in that the moratorium was until January 30, 1997 or can be lifted as soon as January 13, 1997. (Ifthe Commission has an Ordinance in place.) Mayor Bush opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against the Ordinance. No one present wished to speak on this ordinance. Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to approve Ord. No. 635-B and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner ConnitT. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring; aye; Commissioner Langellotti: declare4 a contlict and abstained from voting; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Thomas read Ord. No. 635-B by title only. Parks and Recreation Department H. Requests the Commission to acknowledge the volunteer citizens and Staff that participated in the Lake Tuscawilla Clean Up Day event held Saturday, November 2, 1996, and extend the City's gratitude for services rendered. PURPOSE: to update the Commission on the event and the volunteers and staff participating in this event: Don Wilson Parks and Recreation Director, acknowledged the citizens and Staff who participated in the Lake Tuscawilla clean Up and they were: Rudy Werlink, Annette Pursley, Gordon Aruda, Terry Bushey and Staff Members: Pete Wiggins and Gordon Payton from the P.W. Dept., from the Parks Dept., were: Linda Godkin, R.T. Hillery, Chris Wargo, Jamie Herring, Mike Goodall and Steven Franks. City Manager (Add-On) 1. Updating Commission on the status of the Police Chief selection process and recognizing Acting Police Chief Pieper and the Department fro doing an outstanding job during the period of time the Department has been without a Chief. PURPOSE: to update the Commission on the progress and status of the Police Chief selection process and to recognize Acting Police Chief Pieper ~d Department personnel for doing an outstanding job during the period of time the Department has been without a Chief: Manager McLemore updated the Commission as to the status of the Police Chief selection and stated Res!:Ular Meetin2 City Commission November 25. 1996 96-97-04 Pa2e 6 that he expects to bring a name to the Commission for ratification no later than the first meeting in January if everything goes well. Acting Police Chief Pieper updated the Commission ;as to the accomplishments of the Police Department in the time he has been Acting Chief and also recognized the Police Department for their dedication. L. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore Manager McLemore mentioned that the Civic Center will be decorating the City Hall lobby for the Christmas season. M. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff Commissioner Conniff stated on behalf of the constituents in District 1, he wished Mayor Bush and Commissioner Ferring the best. N. Commission Seat II - John Ferring commissioner Ferring thanked Mr. Lockcuff and his Department for the job they did in putting up the Christmas decorations on the light poles. Commissioner Ferring also mentioned that the Civic Center's Holiday Parade was Sunday, Nov. 24, 1996 and was a success and thanked all the volunteers, the Police Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department and the Civic Association. Commissioner Ferring mentioned that the Civic Center will be decorating a new Christmas tree in the City Hall lobby on December 5, 1996. Commissioner Ferring stated that this is his last meeting and stated that he will be keeping his eye on the happenings of the City and thanked the residents for their support. O. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti No Report. P. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Commissioner Gennell asked about the PVC pipes on Murphy Road. Q. Commission Seat V - David McLeod Commissioner McLeod thanked Commissioner Ferring for his years of service to the City and thanked Mayor Bush and said it was a pleasure serving on the Commission with them. R. Mayor's Office - John F. Bush Mayor Bush thanked the citizens for their support during his service as Mayor and said that if he can be of any help to the City, he would be glad to help. Reeular Meetine City Commission November 25.1996 The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~-~ Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk 96-97-04 .~~..- Paee 7