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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1997 01 13 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 199,'1 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor David McLeod, present (6:37 p.m.) City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present COMMISSIONERS: Larry Conniff, present Michael Blake, present John Langellotti, present Cindy Gennell, present Approval of Minutes of December 9. 1996: Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to approve the minutes of December 9, 1996. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka said he is setting guidelines for speaking during public input: set a limit of 3 minutes per person (if the issue is complicated (and will be determined on an as needed basis)the time limit may be extended to five minutes); as speakers come up to speak, we would like to see different topics/issues discussed, if it is a situation of redundancy, we will ask that person to step down, if it is a more complicated issue and we have a leader of a group, that person can talk about 10 minutes (roughly)we want to give any group leaders the opportunity to talk and speak; if it is a very complicated issue with a lot of input from the community and presentations, we will go as long as 20 minutes on something like that. Mayor Partyka said what we want to do is set the ground rules and make it easier for everybody. Mayor Partyka said another thing he would like to point out is, in the lobby there is coffee and cookies; this is a new, positive change for the City, this is courtesy of the Commissioners. PUBLIC INPUT Art Hoffinann, 1436 Mt. Laurel Drive, spoke regarding employee contracts, particularly referring to the pension plan. Gloria Hoenicke, 482 Club Drive, spoke regarding no handicapped parking at the Winter Springs Golf Club. The Commission asked the City Manager look into this. CONSENT AGENDA Utility Department A. Requesting Commission authorization to enter into a contract agreement for water main and roadway improvements. PURPOSE: to request authorization to enter into a contract agreement with Sunshine Building and Development Corp. for water main and roadway improvements at a cost of $462,030.95 plus 10% contingency. Relwlar Meetin2 City Commission Januarv 13. 1997 96-97-06 Pa2e 2 Utility Department B. Requesting authorization to execute Supplement No. I to Amendment 39 for consulting engineering services with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. PURPOSE: to request authorization for the execution of Supplement No. 1 to Amendment 39 for North Orlando Fourth Addition Water Main Improvements construction Administration Services with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. at a cost of$4,000.00. Utility Department C. Requesting authorization to execute Amendment 6 for consulting engineering services with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. PURPOSE: to request authorization for the execution of Amendment 6 for a Master Reuse Plan for the East System Service area with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. at a cost of$20,000.00 City Manager D. Requesting Commission ratifY the Employment agreement with Winter Springs Police Chief, Dan Kerr. PURPOSE: for the Commission to ratifY the terms and conditions of employment of Winter Springs Police Chief, Dan Kerr. Motion was made by Commissioner LangeUotti to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. INFORMA TIONAL AGENDA Public Works Department A. Advising the Commission as to the status of the City of A1tamonte Springs Permit Application to discharge Lake Orienta Stormwaters into the Gee Creek Basin. PURPOSE: to update the Commission on the success to date of the Lake Orienta stormwater runoff opposition efforts including costs of the interlocal with the City of Casselberry. Public Works Department B. Advising the Commission of the City's intent to resubmit the Highway Beautification Grant Application for S.R. 434. PURPOSE: to advise the Commission that the City is resubmitting the Highway Beautification Grant application for landscaping and irrigation on S.R. 434 from S.R. 419 to Tuskawilla Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve the Informational Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. Re2ular Medin2 Citv Commission Januarv 13. 1997 96-97-06 Pa2e 3 REGULAR AGENDA Police Department A Informing Commission oftbe results of Special Enforcement Tactics through the holiday season. PURPOSE: to inform the Commission of the results of Special Enforcement tactics carried out during the holiday season through the end of December 1996: Acting Chief Pieper reported the results of the special enforcement tactics carried out during the holiday season. Mayor Partyka said on behalf of himself and the Commission that the statics given is a credit to the Chief and the entire Police Department and said to "keep up the good work". City Manager Al Requesting the Mayor and Commission give special recognition to the life-saving actions taken by members of the Police Department. PURPOSE: to recognize the life-saving efforts recently taken by Officers Michael Robbins and James Flannigan, of the Winter Springs Police Department, to save a citizen from serious iniury or death during a structure fire: Manager McLemore said that we have two people that we would like to recognize for their efforts in a fire rescue who are members of the Police Department, Officer Michael Robbins and James Flannigan. Acting Chief Pieper gave the background of the action taken by the officers and read the Police Department's certificates of commendation. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to honor Officers Robbins and Flannigan. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Mayor Partyka read the certificates of excellence from the Mayor and Commission and presented the certificates to Officers Robbins and Flannigan. Land Development Division B. Requesting Commission approval of the First Reading of Ordinance No. 638 which will delete Ordinance No. 589; and amend Chapter 9, Land Development. Articles VII. Impact Fees, Division 2. Transportation facilities. Sections 9-386.7, 9-386.8, 9-386.16 and Appendix "B". PURPOSE: to correct errors associated with Ordinance No. 589. This action will nullify Ordinance No. 589 and properly amend Sections 9-386.7,9-386.8,9-386.16 and Appendix "B" of the Transportation Impact Fee portion of the Code of Ordinances. A Second Reading of this ordinance will be scheduled for sometime in February 1997: Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve the first reading of Ordinance 638 and to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennel1: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 638 by title only. Re2ular Meetin2 City Commission Januarv 13, 1997 96-97-06 Pa2e 4 Community Development Department C. Requesting Commission adopt Ordinance No. 631, upon Second Reading to annex a 9.9 acre parcel located at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Tuskawilla Road. PURPOSE: to request the Commission to hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading ofOrd. 631 annexing a 9.9 acre parcel located at the intersection of Orange Ave. and Tuskawilla Rd.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 631 on second reading. Mayor Partyka closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing. Mayor Partyka asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this Ordinance. There was no one present to speak on this Ordinance. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to approve Ord. 631 to annex 9.9 acres into the City of Winter Springs. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka stated that the Commission will hear items D and E at the end of the meeting and will hear items F through N at this time. Land Development Division F. Requesting Commission approval of the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 639, vacating a portion of that utility easement identified as Tract "H" located to the rear of lot 46, The Highlands Section One (896 Stirling Drive). PURPOSE: to vacate a portion of an existing utility easement identified at Tract "H" located to the rear of lot 46, The Highlands Section One (896 Stirling Drive). This will allow the owner of this property to screen in an existing patio: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. 639 by title only on Second Reading. Mayor Partyka closed the regular meeting and opened the Public Hearing and asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this ordinance. There was no one present who wished to speak on this ord. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to approve Ord. 639 on second reading. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. G. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher: Attorney Kruppenbacher stated that at the last meeting he and the City Manager were directed to meet with Mr. Jim Mikes. Attorney Kruppenbacher stated that this afternoon (1-13-97) he and the Manager were faxed a letter from Mr. Mikes confirming what he (Mikes) represented in the meeting. Attorney Kruppenbacher gave the Mayor and Commission a copy of the letter from Mr. Mikes. Attorney Kruppenbacher stated that it is his and the Manager's recommendation that the Commission Reeular Medine Citv Commission January 13. 1997 96-97-06 Paee 5 take no action on this tonight and that it be an agenda item at the next meeting and at that time the Commission can take whatever formal action they deem appropriate; dealing with what is issued in the letter from Mr. Mikes. Attorney Kruppenbacher stated that the letter lays out three options regarding the issue. Commissioner McLeod asked that the Attorney read the three options for the audience. Attorney Kruppenbacher read the letter. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod that a committee be formed consisting of a representative from all the Homeowners Associations in Tuscawilla, Tennis Club Members, three representatives from the Trotwood Park Committee, and the Presidents of each Homeowners Association; having this committee headed by the City's Parks and Recreation Director. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Mayor Partyka suggested inviting the Homeowners Associations and others mentioned to the next meeting to hear the item and then form the committee. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. H. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore: Manager McLemore stated that he intended to give an update on the assessment process relative to the beautification district for Tuscawilla and also the Oak Forest wall and asked if the Commission wouldn't mind that he gives the update at the next meeting because there is some important information that will be developed in the next two days on this and would like to wait. The Commission was in agreement. Manager McLemore stated with regard to the recognition of the Police Department and their holiday enforcement, we received some feedback of some degree of discomfort with the amount of enhanced traffic patrol that we were doing and said he wanted to point out that is one of the prices we have to pay for that kind of result. Manager McLemore said that enhanced traffic enforcement is a very essential part of law enforcement and particularly tactical efforts to try to do crime prevention; and said ifwe let the public know that every opportunity we get, maybe they won't be quite as incensed when we "pull over" more than we normally do. Commissioner Conniff asked Manager McLemore if there was any information from the City Attorney coming on the billboard situation. Manager McLemore said yes, he has requested that information prior to the next workshop (in writing) and the Commission will be given that opinion within the week. I. Commission Seat II - Michael Blake: Commissioner Blake said he would like to appoint Ron Warble, Natures Court, to the Board of Trustees. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to appoint Ron Warble to the Board of Trustees. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Rel!:ular Meetinl!: City Commission Januarv 13. 1997 96-97-06 Pal!:e 6 Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. 1. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: No Report. K. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: No Report. L. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: Commissioner McLeod informed the Commission that he and the City Manager will be meeting with the County on Friday to discuss the Oak Forest Wall and will report back to the Commission at the next meeting. M. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff: Commissioner Conniff asked about the sidewalk being put on Hayes Road and asked if Mr. LeBlanc could look at that intersection in regards to the sidewalk. Mr. LeBlanc stated that that will be looked at by the Police Department at the Site Plan Review. N. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka: Mayor Partyka mentioned that he will be starting his Mayor's Breakfast soon and they will be held on Saturday mornings at about 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. and will announce when they will begin. City Manager D. City Manager presenting Acting Parks and Recreation Director Brook Seall to the City Commission and the Community. PURPOSE: to formally introduce and present Brook Seall to the Commission and the Community: Manager McLemore introduced Brook Seall to the Commission and community. Mayor Partyka welcomed Mr. Seall on behalf of himself and the Commission. Mr. Seall said he is happy to be with the City and will do the very best he can for the City. City Manager E. City Manager introducing Winter Springs new Police Chief Daniel 1. Kerr and his wife Sharon to the City Commission and the community. PURPOSE: to formally introduce and present Winter Springs' Police Chief Daniel 1. Kerr and his wife Sharon to the Commission and the community: Manager McLemore introduced Dan Kerr and his wife Sharon to the Commission and community. Mayor Partyka welcomed Mr. & Mrs. Kerr to the City. The Commission also welcomed Mr. & Mrs. Kerr to the City. Mr. Kerr said he looks forward to working with the Mayor and Commission and the members of the Reswlar Meetine City Commission Januarv 13. 1997 96-97-06 Paee 7 Community and the Department to make this a very safe community, to keep the quality of life and improve it as much as we can. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. A reception followed in the lobby, presenting Winter Springs Police Chief Dan Kerr and Acting Parks and Recreation Director Brook Seall. Respectfully Submitted, ~~.~ Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk