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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1999 11 08 City Commission Workshop Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 8, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Workshop of November 8, 1999 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 5:09 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., absent Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present II. WORKSHOP AGENDA Discussion Of General Issues Pertaining To The Vario1lls Agenda Items Scheduled For The Regular Meeting Of November 8,1999 The Commission discussed the following Items listed on tonight's Agenda: CONSENT A. City Manager Presents To The Commission, For Their Action, The Request Of BFI To Assign The Existing Residential And Commercial Solid Waste Contract From BFI To Florida Recycling Services, Inc. Members of the Commission discussed the size of the BFI organization; the terms of this contract; whether the BFI organization would furnish the City with a new Performance Bond; levels of service; and changes in this industry. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 8, 1999 PAGE20F3 B. Police Department Requesting The Commission To Give Approval To Allow Residents On George Street To Park On The Easement Between George Street And State Route 419. The Commission discussed whether there would there be any changes to the easement; desired styles of parking with "all four wheels off the pavement"; changes to be made by Ordinance; the City's involvement in such decisions; sizes of garages; ownership of related easement(s); potential liability issues; "moving the street"; the city's potential liability; neighborhoods versus legal issues; and adding a treeline to enhance the neighborhood. Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager then spoke about the issue of insurance. Members of the Commission inquired about monetary costs; improvements to this area; and whether Staff could provide some design considerations. Police Chief Daniel J. Kerr explained his position regarding safety concerns, and possible alternatives. The following matters were then discussed - safety concerns; parking problems; the planting of tree buffers; and potential risk factors. ADD-ON F. City Manager Requests The Commission Authorize The City Manager To Approve The Employment Of Dover, Kohl Associates To Updlate The Town Center Plan. Brief discussion ensued regarding some recent suggested changes to the Town Center, relative to wetlands, and recent discussions with the Schrimsher organization. PUBLIC HEARINGS There was brief discussion about three (3) Public Hearings which were postponed. E. Community Development Department - Planning Division Requests The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing For The First Reading And Consideration Of Ordinance 749 To Designate The Elizabeth Morse Foundation Property (59.45 Acres) R-1A "One Family DwenIing District" On The City's Zoning Map. Discussion ensued regarding zoning classifications in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan; zoning designations; recommendations and compliance with Future Land Use designations; the closing on the Duncan Bowman property; and the first and second readings of this Ordinance. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - NOVEMBER 8, 1999 PAGE 3 OF 3 In other business, Manager McLemore introduced Mr. Gene DeMarie, the City's new General Services Director, to the Commission. Mayor Partyka then spoke about a letter that he and Manager McLemore were asked to write, regarding a response to a letter distributed by a local Political Action Committee. Discussion followed regarding the type of letter that was to be written; the expected timeline for the letter; and the factual information that should be stressed in the City's letter. Discussion. Mayor Partyka said that he and Manager McLemore would get together tomorrow regarding this matter. III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the Workshop at 6:10 p.m. ~" .. .~ :Y; RespectfullY Subnlitjf!d HYj ~7 I >;:- Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City Clerk ~_. , ,....:-' ~ "