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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1997 11 10 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 10,1997 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor David McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Bob Guthrie, present COMMISSION: Larry Conniff, present Michael Blake, present John Langellotti, present Cindy Gennell, present Approval of Minutes of October 27. 1997: Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve the minutes of October 27, 1997. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka presented to the audience the Town Center Concept, which is the first color rendition, and the first visual plan. Charles Carrington, Community Development Director, gave a brief presentation of the Town Center Concept. Mayor Partyka announced the election results for Commission Seat/District III from the municipal election held on November 4, 1997. John Langellotti Ed Martinez, Jr. Wayne Nelson 567 votes 1299 votes 556 votes Mayor Partyka stated it is always sad to see someone loose, and said John Langellotti has been a good Commissioner for seven years and a helpful member of the community for a long time and said on behalf of the Commission congratulate Commissioner Langellotti for all the things he has done over the past seven years and they will miss him. Mayor Partyka said he would like to officially congratulate Ed Martinez for winning the election and said they (Commissioners) welcome him as a Commissioner on December 8, 1997. Mayor Partyka said the swearing in ceremony will held at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regular scheduled meeting. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor Partyka said Mel Glickman couldn't attend the meeting tonight as he is ill, and read a statement. "This is regarding the donation of a bench to Central Winds Park, Mr. Glickman wanted to announce that the Compassionate Friends of Orlando (for bereaved parents), is donating a second bench to Central Wings Park and will be in touch with the Parks and Recreation Director to select Re2ular Meetin2 City Commission November 10.1997 97-98-03 Pa2e 2 a location for the bench." Ed Martinez, 802 Leopard Trail, thanked the residents for their confidence expressed in the November 4, 1997 election. Mr. Martinez also stated that he will be resigning as the President of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association in the near future. Sandra Seeger, 316 WoodleafDr., spoke regarding a problem having two circuit breaker boxes, one in the garage and one outside her home. Ms. Seeger asked that the Commission review this and consider changing the Code to not allow breaker boxes on the outside of homes. Discussion. Manager McLemore stated that in his review of this, this is something that could happen under the current code, but that doesn't mean the Code can't be amended to require that the breaker boxes all be inside; and said that is something that can be looked at and come back with a recommendation. Manager McLemore said the City can talk to the Pulte organization and see what they are willing to do in this case. Attorney Guthrie stated that there may be a limitation on how far we can go with changing standard codes, as we are limited by State Law. Discussion. Harold Scott, 911 Augusta National Blvd., spoke regarding City Attorney Kruppenbacher stating he had a conflict of interest regarding a past meeting involving a question about the City of Casselberry. Mr. Scott said if that was a conflict of interest with the seated Attorney and this Attorney (Guthrie) is an associate of Attorney Kruppenbacher; Mr. Scott asked if this is still a conflict of interest. Mr. Scott stated in a lot of the correspondence from Attorney Kruppenbacher's Law Firm it says "Law Offices Kruppenbacher and Associates"~ in running checks through the State, through the division of Corporations, Fictitious Names, no such entity exists. Mr. Scott gave Mayor Partyka a fax he received from the State showing the actual organization that Attorney Kruppenbacher belongs to. Mr. Scott asked the Mayor to look into this situation. Joseph Genova, 715 Adidas Road, said (in regards to the election) he looks forward to an enlightened, progressive good government to come and also congratulated the Commission on their input on the improvement of S.R. 434. Vicky Hoak, 422 N. Edgemon Ave., spoke regarding hazards from a new development's road that goes right by their back yard and is concerned about the safety and asked if a wall could be built. Manager McLemore said he doesn't recall if there is a wall in the plans and said he will check into it and report back. Manager McLemore said it is his recommendation that Regular Agenda Items "B & C", be pulled from the agenda. Manager McLemore said the documents were crafted in consideration of an agreement between Ms. Cassells and the City and said that the agreement has not taken place and for that reason it would be a mistake to act on these items tonight. Manager McLemore said the City has been in communication with Ms. Cassells Attorney and said he doesn't know if there will be an agreement. Manager McLemore stated that he suggests if the City does not have an agreement in time for the next Commission meeting, the documents will be recrafted and bring them back in such Ree:ular Meetine: City Commission November 10.1997 97-98-03 . Pae:e 3 a way that Ms. Cassells property will be incorporated in the new development area. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to table Regular Agenda Item B, the second reading ofOrd. No. 675 until the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting of November 24,1997. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to table Regular Agenda Item C, the second reading ofOrd. No. 690 until the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting of November 24, 1997. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager A. To authorize the City Manager to extend the current health insurance policy for a period of one year with the plan changes listed in Alternative "2". PURPOSE: for the Commission to review alternative health plan designs for City employees to determine if it desires to change the current plan design or not, and to authorize the City Manager to either extend the current health insurance policy for one year with the desired level of changes, or bid the health insurance alternative selected by the Commission: Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to approve the Consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. MAYOR PARTYKA STATED THAT COMMISSIONER MCLEOD WILL GIVE AN UPDA TE ON THE OAK FOREST WALL AND WILL GIVE THE UPDATE AS THE FOURTH ITEM ON THElNFORMA TIONAL AGENDA. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA Community Development Department/Land Development Division A. Presents to the Commission for informational purposes, the conceptual plan for the revised AMOCO facilities. PURPOSE: to inform the Commission of the proposed revised plans for the AMOCO facilities to be constructed at the intersection of Hayes Road and State Road 434 (SW corner). Charles Carrington gave his presentation on this item. Commissioner Gennell asked that the vacuum location be reversed with the water and air machunes eliminate any noise for the residents. Mr. Ken Hardy, with the Progressive Development Group, stated that will be moved. Commissioner Gennell said another concern she has is coming out from the drive- thru window, is there some sort of a slowing down element such as a speed bump or something. Reeular Meetine Citv Commission November 10. 1997 97-98-03 Paee 4 M.r. Hardy said they normally put stop signs and stop bars, but they can put speed bumps. Commissioner Blake asked about the second building begin built. Mr. Hardy said at this time the second building will not be built as Amoco does not have a tenant at this time. Commissioner Blake asked about the slope of the retention/detention pond. Mr. Hardy said the slope will be 4 to 1 and will not require a fence. Commissioner McLeod said he noticed that with the stormwater system, there is a hedge on the east side but not on the west or southern side and asked if the developer would consider so it would complete the screening of the stormwater pond. Mr. Hardy stated that they can do that. Commissioner Langellotti asked where the controls for the pumps will be located. Mr. Hardy said it will be in the main building. Parks and Recreation Department B. To inform the Commission the Parks and Recreation Department has set January 25, 1998, as the date for the TORCASO PARK Dedication Ceremonies. This is a Sunday, the exact time of the program will be announced. PURPOSE: to mark the opening of the Phase I development of this new park and to honor former Mayor John V. Torcaso for his services to this community by christening this new facility in his name. City Manager C. Requesting the Commission to review CALNO information regarding the proposed Government Public Education Cable Television Program, and to determine appropriate action. PURPOSE: to provide information on the proposed Government Public Education Television Program, and for the Commission to determine what action, if any, it determines appropriate relative to support for the program. Manager McLemore stated that the Commission had directed that this information be given out prior to the Commission deciding whether they wanted it put on the agenda for action. Manager McLemore said the Commission now needs to determine whether they want this item for future action. Commissioner Gennell said this is a result of a CALNO effort, that has been ongoing for several months; and stated that Mr. Steven Steck is present from the educational channel WMFE. Commissioner Gennell said this is an effort to answer questions if the Commission has any now. Manager McLemore stated that this item is not on the agenda for action tonight, and if the Commissions desire to do that, then we would need to put it on the Regular Agenda. Discussion. Commission 1- ~t . ~~ 97-98-03 Pa e 5 Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to agenda this item until the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Commissioner Gennell asked if there is any additional information the Commission would like other than what has been presented in their packet tonight. Commissioner McLeod said he would like answers to how many Cities are involved and what is the cost if every City participates, if only two, one, etc., so the Commission will know what the cost will be. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. D. Commissioner McLeod Uodate on Oak Forest Wall: Commissioner McLeod stated that the final meetings with the County and Oak Forest representatives have taken place and everyone has come to an agreement on the wall and we met the time frame the County asked to have it in by. Commissioner McLeod said the wall will be constructed in the easements and at every intersection will have an entrance wall~ the wall will be build out of brick, stucco, gold letters and a gold logo of an Oak Tree. (Commissioner McLeod had a sketch of the wall, showing the wall while giving the update.) Commissioner McLeod said it started out with only one at the main entrance of Oak Forest at Winter Springs Boulevard will be a little different, it will be taller, but the same design as the other three entrances. Commissioner McLeod said every wall will be within the easement, the accent wall on the main corridor will also be in the easement, there will be no taking ofland for the construction of the wall. Commissioner McLeod mentioned that the stucco on the wall will be dark green in color. Commissioner McLeod said the trees on Winter Springs Boulevard will not only have the wall with a planter in it but the existing trees will have some lighting in them and the first couple of trees will have back lighting and lighting for the sign, and a sprinkler system at every intersection. Commissioner McLeod said he would like to thank the Commission for allowing him to work with the residents of Oak Forest and County. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve the Informational Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. V. REGULAR AGENDA Community Development Department/Planning Division A. Requests the Commission hold a Public Hearing to approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 683 to institute the "Redevelopment Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. Reswlar Meetine City Commission November 10.1997 97-98-03 Paee 6 683 instituting the "Redevelopment Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) that would become a part of Chapter 20 "The Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winter Springs: Attorney Guthrie read Ordinance 683 by title only on Second Reading. Charles Carrington, Community Development Director, highlighted the changes that were discussed at the last meeting. On page 5 - clarification of concrete walkways. On page 6 - insert the word "office" in three places in "a &b" On page 8 - change the word "committee" to the word "board" On page 11 - clarifying that the Board of adjustment makes recommendations. On page 13 - clarifying regarding the date, time, temp. signs, that such signs will be counted as part of the total copy area for the over all sign. Page 18 - stating bike racks will not be located on sidewalks; and also on same page - taking about height restrictions in the development agreement adding "Commission will find that firefighting equipment capabilities are adequate when heights are increased above 35 foot height restriction". Commissioner Gennell said on page 4, the statement "unless another safe crossing is provided" should be added. Commissioner Gennell said on page 7, regarding the tree survey, we discussed having the diameter changed to "4"" and it hasn't been changed. Discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission of the Commission to change the tree size to "2 W' and 10-12 foot in height". Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve Ordinance 683. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak on this Ordinance. No one wished to speak. Community Development Department/Planning Division B. Requests the Commission hold a Public Hearing for Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 675 to institute the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) of the State Road 434 Corridor Vision Plan. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 675 instituting the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District Regulations (Design Guidelines) that would become a part of Chapter 20 "the Zoning Ordinance" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Winter Springs: THIS ITEM TABLED UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 24, 1997 MEETING Community Development Department/Planning Division Ree:ular Meetine: City Commission November 10.1997 97-98-03 Pae:e 7 C. Requests the Commission to hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance 690 replacing Ordinance 670 which created a "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District. PURPOSE: to request the Commission hold a Public Hearing and approve the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 690 replacing Ordinance 670 which created the "New Development Area" Overlay Zoning District, that included the properties adjacent to the State Road 434 right-of-way from Hayes Road eastward to State Road 417 (a.k.a. GreenWay) with the exception of the Town Center area of S.R. 434. Ordinance 690 deletes the Casscells' property (located on the north side of State Road 434 and west of State Road 417) from the New Development Overlay Zoning District: THIS ITEM TABLED UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 24, 1997 MEETING Community Development Department/Building Division D. Requests the Commission approve Resolution No. 833 providing for the establishment ofInterim Service Fees, repealing Resolution No. 808 passed and adopted December 9, 1996. PURPOSE: to request adoption of Resolution No. 833 providing for the establishment of Interim Service Fees establishing Interim Service Fees for 1998 in accordance with Ordinance No. 527: Mr. Carrington gave his presentation. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to approve Resolution No. 833. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner ConnitT: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. City Manager E. Requesting the Commission to adopt Resolution No. 832 authorizing the Holiday Schedule for 1998. PURPOSE: for the Commission to establish the Holiday Schedule for 1998: Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to adopt Alternative #3 - Resolution No. 832 Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. City Manager F. Requesting the Commission increase the City Manager's purchasing authority without formal bids from $4,000 to an appropriate level between $10,000 and $15,000. PURPOSE: for the Commission to consider increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority without formal bids from $4,000 to a level between $10.000 and $15.000: Manager McLemore gave his presentation. Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority without formal bids from $4,000 to an appropriate level of $12,500 and authorize the City Manager to prepare the appropriate amendment to the Code of Ordinances. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Re2ular Meetin2 City Commission November 10.1997 97-98-03 Pa2e 8 ConnitT: aye. Motion passes. VI. REPORTS A. City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher/Bob Guthrie No Report. B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore No Report. C. Commission Seat V - David McLeod No Report. D. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff No Report. E. Commission Seat II - Michael Blake Commissioner Blake mentioned a light pole on Fisher Road not facing the road. Commissioner Blake asked about alternatives to deal with the Charter that was brought up at the last Commission meeting. Commissioner McLeod said that he thought all police vehicles and emergency vehicles were suppose to have gate openers~ and asked that all police, emergency vehicles have gate openers and the correct gate code number. F. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti Commissioner Langellotti thanked the Police Department and Fire Department for the fine job they did during an emergency at this home. G. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Commissioner GenneU mentioned that a resident mentioned to her that at the intersection of Shepard and Sheoah (heading east) there is actually two lanes and they are not striped and marked, one with an arrow and one straight ahead and asked that the Manager look into that. Commissioner Gennell also mentioned that this Sunday, at City Hall, there will be a preview for a Wicklow Housing Development and the official delegation from Wicklow from Ireland will be here and said the Mayor and Commission are invited to attend. Commissioner Gennell asked for a small amount of money from the Mayor's budget to serve "munchies". Commissioner Gennell stated that the affair will start at 11 :00 a.m. H. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka Mayor Partyka suggested deleting the Agenda Item Action Summary from the Commission packets. Discussion. The Commission said they wanted to keep receiving the Agenda Item Action Summary. Reeular Meetine Citv Commission November 10. 1997 97-98-03 Paee 9 Mayor Partyka asked the Commission if they wanted to visit the issue of eliminating Districting. Discussion. It was the consensus of the Commission to not discuss the issue at a later date. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~~~ Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk ~ APPR0VED: " ..~ ~ YOR