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JANUARY 24,2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of January 24, 2000 of the City Commission was called to order by
Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:42 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., present
Commissioner David W, McLeod, absent
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
A moment of silent prayer was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance,
Mayor Partyka stated that the official unveiling of the first historical marker (of the City's
first "Town Hall") will take place at 8:00 A.M, on Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at
Richard's Barber Shop of Winter Springs. Everyone is welcome!
II. PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Albert Murro, 632 Cheoy Lee Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke on behalf of
the residents of Oak Forest and the Oak Forest Home Owner's Association, and thanked
the Commission; Mr. Kip Lockcuff, Public WorkslUtility Department Director; and
Police Chief Daniel J. Kerr for their concern and actions regarding a traffic signal.
Mayor Partyka mentioned the new Public Address system, and the improved sound
quality, and stated "Thank you to the staff and to Mr. McLemore",
Mr. Roger Cooper, 313 Twelve Oaks Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: presented a sketch
of the intersection at State Road 434 and Winding Hollow Boulevard, and discussed the
traffic problems, especially in the morning hours. Mr. Cooper asked if one or two
Officers could be assigned to help with traffic control at this intersection, during the
morning hours.
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Mr. Ronald W, McLemore, City Manager said that he will try to expedite the process to
get the approved traffic light for that intersection. Manager McLemore also agreed to
speak with Chief Kerr regarding Mr. Cooper's concern,
Ms. Terry Scarlata, 1006 Nancy Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke about three (3)
issues, including a matter involving a "petition", for the record. (See Attachment "A"),
There was brief discussion on a "concurrency" matter. Manager McLemore said that he
would look into this further and review it with Attorney Anthony Garganese.
Mr. Joe DeMinico, 985 Troon Trace, Winter Springs, Florida: wished a Happy New
Year to those on the dais; and spoke of the conversion of wetlands near the Police
Department into athletic fields; the lack of open spaces and park lands; and high density
districts.
Mr. Michael Shell, 671 Endeavor Drive North, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of the
Commercial Vehicles Ordinance and his truck with a ladder rack. Discussion. Mayor
Partyka asked Mr. Shell to speak with Ms. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Officer
regarding his concern with this Ordinance,
III. CONSENT
A. Community Development Department - Land Development Division
Requests That The Commission Remove From The Table For Action On The
Recordation Of The Plat For The Reserve At Tuscawilla Phase I-A.
B. Public Works Department
Recommending The City Commission Adopt The Critical Events Schedule For The
Oak Forest Wall And Beautification District.
C. Parks And Recreation Department
Requests The City Commission Authorize The City Manager To Enter Into The
Central Winds Park Sports Concession Agreement With Fred's Franks At 10%
Compensation To The City Using The Attached Concession Service Price List.
D. Parks And Recreation Department
Requests Commission Approval For Elizabeth Bevc And The Senior Girl Scouts
And Brownie Troop To Install And Maintain A Weather Proof Box To Hold
Pamphlets Identifying Plants And Numbered Posts Along The Bear Creek Nature
Trail.
E. City Clerk's Office
Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Of January 10,2000.
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ADD-ON
F. Community Development Department - Land Development Division
Presents To The Commission For Action On The Request Of Design Service Group
(Agent For UNICORP National Development, Inc.) To Split A Platted Lot Into No
More Than Two (2) Lots (Resolution No. 2000-02).
ADD-ON
G. Parks And Recreation Department
Requests The City Commission To Approve Change Order No. 1 To The Parks
Improvement Program And To Amend The 1999 Revenue Bond Issue To Provide
For Additional Funding.
MOTION TO POSTPONE "c" (ON THE CONSENT AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MILLER.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL STATED, "MR. MAYOR, WE WERE GOING TO
PULL ADD-ON 'F" ALSO".
MAYOR PARTYKA ADDED, "YES, THEN WE HAVE TWO (2) ITEMS THAT
ARE GOING TO BE HANDLED INDIVIDUALLY AND THAT'S 'A' AND THEN
'F'. GIVEN - THOSE TWO (2) ARE GOING TO BE HANDLED
INDIVIDUALLY, IS THERE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REST OF THE
CONSENT AGENDA"?
"SO MOVED". MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) AGENDA ITEMS WERE
TAKEN OFF THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR A SEPARATE VOTE. .:..:.
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A. Community Development Department - Land Development Division
Requests That The Commission Remove From The Table For Action On The
Recordation Of The Plat For The Reserve At Tuscawilla Phase I-A.
Discussion ensued regarding flood plains; fill; previous votes; and the "letter of map
revision".
Mr. Kurt Wilkinson, Richland Properties, 4830 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 740,
Tampa, Florida: discussed the recording of the plat; fill dirt; meeting the requirements of
the City and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.); and asked for a
favorable approval.
Discussion ensued on platting; proximity of the lots to the flood plain; models; and map
revIsIons.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
BLAKE. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND.
"MAYOR, I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THE PLATTING OF
THE FIVE (5) FLOODW A Y LOTS IN 'THE RESERVE, TUSCA WILLA, PHASE
I-A', SUBJECT TO THE RECEIPT OF THE LOMR (LETTER OF MAP)
REVISION, BEING AS FILED FOR". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MILLER: NAY
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: NAY
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MAYOR PARTYKA: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
ADD-ON
F. Community Development Department - Land Development Division
Presents To The Commission For Action On The Request Of Design Service Group
(Agent For UNICORP National Development, Inc.) To Split A Platted Lot Into No
More Than Two (2) Lots (Resolution No. 2000-02).
Discussion ensued on the subject lot; acreage; the sequence of events; and some of the
details that were written into the Resolution,
"I MOVE TO APPROVE ITEM 'F"'. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR
GENNELL. SECONDED. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
IV. INFORMATIONAL
A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Review Information Related To Trailer Signs.
Ms. Jimette Cook, Code Enforcement Officer spoke about some of the details regarding
this matter. Further discussion ensued on other types of signage; "enhanced" trailer
signs; standards; setbacks; maintaining the code; sizes of temporary signs; pennants and
banner signage; and definitions of pennants and banner signage,
Tape I/Side B
Discussion ensued regarding the previous fund raising efforts and related advertising
done by Winter Springs High School, as to, how did the high school do when they used
"trailer sign" advertising, and when they didn't.
Mayor Partyka summarized that "The basic consensus is that it is - leave it or liberalize it
a little bit, in terms of Grand Openings, Special Events - those kind of things". Deputy
Mayor Gennell added, "And can we check with the school",
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Holds A Public Hearing For The First Reading Of
Ordinance No. 2000-02 Providing For The Maintenance And Upkeep Of Fences
And Walls.
MOTION AND SECOND TO READ BY "TITLE ONLY".
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: NAY
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
MOTION DID NOT CARRY.
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Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance in its entirety, into the record. (See Attachment
"B"),
Mayor Partyka opened the "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item.
Mr. George Morris, 1605 Wood Duck Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: as President of the
Tuscawilla Home Owners Association, he asked if this was the first reading of the
Ordinance; and mentioned his concern with the care and maintenance of the walls
especially in Sections 12 and 12A of Tuscawilla.
Mr. Joe DeMinico, 985 Troon Trace, Winter Springs, Florida: asked if the Ordinance
should include how Home Owner Associations would be involved with the maintenance
of walls.
The "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item was then closed.
Discussion ensued on the status of wall maintenance; mold and mildew; landscaping; the
status of disrepair; and the role of the Building Department; the number of fenced
properties; and mandatory Home Owner Associations.
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked "What the costs to the City would be, if we launched into
an Ordinance that supports strictly enforcing fence requirements, city-wide on residences
all across the City". Deputy Mayor Gennell asked for this information by the second
reading (if this progresses tonight),
The Commission was asked whether language should also include landscaping and
plantings, along with the wall. The consensus was for including 'just the wall".
Deputy Mayor Gennell suggested that information regarding this matter be placed on
utility bills, prior to the second reading of the Ordinance,
Further discussion followed regarding a possible moratorium prior to citations being
issued; and providing proper notice to residents via the City's newsletter and water bills.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO PASS ON TO SECOND READING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 2000-02 TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED COMMISSION MEETING-
THE FIRST MEETING IN FEBRUARY". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
MILLER.
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ STATED, "THE AMENDMENT TO THE
EFFECT THAT RESIDENTS OF WINTER SPRINGS WILL BE NOTIFIED" (BY
WATER BILL). DISCUSSION. COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ CLARIFIED
THE CONCLUSION OF HIS AMENDMENT - "TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
NEXT WATER BILL".
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VOTE (ON THE AMENDMENT):
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE (ON THE MAIN MOTION):
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Holds A Public Hearing For The First Reading Of
Ordinance No. 2000-03 Requiring Animal Owners To Carry And Use Animal
Control And Defecation Devices At Times When The Animal Is In Their Control
On Property Of Others.
Mayor Partyka said, "I'm looking for a Motion to read by "Title only".
"SO MOVED". MOTION AND SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE ("ONLY IF WE ARE REQUESTING STAFF
TO READ THE LANGUAGE THAT IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO WHAT IS
PRINTED HERE")
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2000-03 by "title only".
Mayor Partyka said, "Could you read the new words - the changes".
Code Enforcement Officer Cook stated, "Under Section 1, Section 4-3 Animal Leash
Control; Defecation Devices Required, It shall be unlawful for any person to have an
animal in their possession without leash control on any property other than their own".
Ms, Cook continued, "It shall be unlawful for any person to have an animal in their
possession and leash control on any property other than their own without a defecation
retrieval and collection device. Failure to produce such device when a person is in
possession and control of an animal, on property other than their own, shall be evidence
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to substantiate a violation of this section, which shall be punishable by Code Enforcement
citation, pursuant to Chapter 2 of the City Code".
Members of the Commission discussed the issue of "control"; and Seminole County's
related Ordinance,
Code Enforcement Officer Cook asked if the following language would be acceptable,
"Failure to produce and use such device...". Discussion. Ms, Cook was asked to add the
changes prior to the Second Reading,
Mayor Partyka opened the "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item.
Mr. Tom Waters, 1033 Antelope Trail, Winter Springs, Florida: stated "For the record, I
wish Commissioner McLeod was here", Mr. Waters asked how the enforcement of this
will be done,
Mr. Joe DeMinico, 985 Troon Trace, Winter Springs, Florida: asked about ownership;
and suggested that this also be noted in residents' water bills, Mr. DeMinico then said, "I
would just like to go on record that I live in Greenbriar, and this is a problem. People
come in from other subdivisions, walk their dogs - this defecation problem is a huge
problem and the control problem, in and around the Country Club is an even larger
problem",
The "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item was closed.
COMMISSIONER BLAKE STATED, "I'LL MAKE A MOTION TO MOVE THIS
FORW ARD TO A SECOND READING A T THE NEXT MEETING".
COMMISSIONER BLAKE CONTINUED, "AND TO NOTICE THIS AS WELL
IN THE WATER BILL".
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MILLER. DISCUSSION ENSUED ON NOTIFYING ALL RESIDENTS ABOUT
ALL ORDINANCES AND ANY RELATED CHANGES.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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VI. REGULAR
A. Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell
Requesting That The City Commission Of The City Of Winter Springs Review And
Consider Approving A Resolution Of Support Of The Grove Counseling Center.
Deputy Mayor Gennell introduced this item and Mr, Larry Visser of the Grove
Counseling Center. Mr. Visser explained the background of the Grove Counseling
Center; what programs are offered; their primary mission which deals with substance
abuse; future expansion plans; and sponsorship funding.
Tape 2/Side A
"I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
GROVE COUNSELING CENTER. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR
GENNELL". SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting Direction From The City Commission Regarding A Skate Park Facility
For Public Use.
Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Department Director introduced this Agenda Item.
Discussion ensued regarding the future of this sport; the City of Oviedo's plans for a
similar Skate Park Facility; funding; considering that approximately $10,000,00 might be
needed for a preliminary plan, and that this could be considered during the next
budgeting process; supervised and unsupervised facilities; informing the Commission
further in terms of the supervision issue; liability and related limitations; including it as
part of the Capital Improvements Program; and proceeding cautiously. Deputy Mayor
Gennell suggested that Grants might be available for such a project.
C. Public Works Department
Forwarding A Request From The Wildwood HOA For Additional Streetlighting In
Wildwood.
Members of the Commission initially spoke about this Agenda Item, It was suggested
that additional streetlighting also be provided for Tuscora Drive and Vistawilla Drive,
along with appropriating additional funds to cover all proposed streetlighting,
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"I'LL MOVE FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM 'c' FOR THE STREETLIGHTING
APPROPRIATION OF THIRTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($13,000.00)".
MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
MILLER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
D. Parks And Recreation Department
Request The City Commission Deny The Request Of Central Florida United Soccer
Club Request To Waive All Fees For Soccer Field Use And For A Tournament On
March 4 & 5, 2000 To Benefit Recreational Soccer Teams.
Parks and Recreation Department Director Mr. Pula introduced this Agenda Item, and
stated, "I'd first like to point out that the word 'and' in there, after 'use' should be
stricken". Mr. Pula added, "They are just requesting the waiver of the fees for this
tournament",
Mr, Manfred McRory, 1909 Center Street, Casselberry, Florida: as the Tournament
Director for the Central Florida United Soccer Club, he briefly spoke about the planned
event.
Discussion followed to the type of teams; charitable organizations; City policy; and
previous decisions regarding waiving fees,
"MOTION TO DENY ITEM 'D' ON THE REGULAR AGENDA". MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL.
DISCUSSION.
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ SAID, "I'D JUST LIKE TO STATE FOR THE
RECORD THAT IT READS IN THIS LETTER - THE CENTRAL FLORIDA
UNITED SOCCER CLUB OF WINTER PARK - NOT WINTER SPRINGS".
THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE MOTION. COMMISSIONER
MILLER RESTATED THE MOTION (FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES) -
"MR. MAYOR, I MOVE NOT TO APPROVE THE REQUEST OF THE
CENTRAL FLORIDA UNITED SOCCER CLUB TO USE THE FIELDS AT THE
WINTER SPRINGS FACILITIES ON A NO-FEE BASIS". MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED (AGAIN) BY DEPUTY MAYOR
GENNELL. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
VII. REPORTS
A. City Attorney - Anthony Garganese, Esquire
Attorney Garganese advised members of the Commission that we have not yet received
the "Order" from the Judge on the Bond Validation Hearing; and that it will be forwarded
as soon as it is received.
Attorney Garganese then explained that the Petitions that have been submitted
(challenging the 434 Comprehensive Plan Amendment) have been granted an extension,
Mayor Partyka called a brief recess at 9:23 p.m.
The Meeting was called back to order at 9:29 p.m.
B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore
Manager McLemore addressed the Commission regarding "Extending the
(Beautification) Assessment District to 'Dyson' through an Interlocal Agreement with the
County", and asked for input from the Commission, Discussion,
"A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO INFORM THE COUNTY
OF OUR INTENT TO PROCEED WITH AN ANNEXATION REFERENDUM
AND TO NOT EXTEND THE TUSCAWILLA BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT
INTO THE DYSON AREA, WITHOUT THAT AREA BEING ANNEXED INTO
THE CITY". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
COMMISSIONER BLAKE ADDED, "THE 111 HOMES IN QUESTION".
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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Manager McLemore also brought up the issue of the City's Pension Plan, including
whether actuarial services should be included. Discussion ensued about percentages; a
proposed RFP package; and a floor-offset plan.
The Commission was asked for their consensus about whether some type of position
paper should be provided, It was agreed that a position paper should be provided to the
Commission at the next Commission Meeting.
C. City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
The City Clerk asked whether the Commission would like to proceed with Board of
Trustees appointments, since the related Ordinance (to stagger terms) was not approved
at the last meeting. Members of the Commission said they were ready to make
appointments tonight. There was brief discussion on terms of office which begin on
February 1 S\ 2000.
D. Commission Seat III - Edward Martinez, Jr.
Commissioner Martinez read a letter from a resident living on Brookside Drive, and
asked that this be checked into, Manager McLemore said that he had already forwarded
the request on to Code Enforcement.
E. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked for a copy of the lawsuit (Mayor Partyka spoke of during
the Workshop).
Deputy Mayor Gennell said, "I'd like to make a motion to reconsider the Agenda Item
from the last meeting, that died, the one that dealt with the Pension Board, length of
appointments". Discussion on the Ordinance and when related appointments should be
made.
Mayor Partyka clarified that the Agenda Item in question should be on the next Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Gennell asked about individuals working from home, and the impact on
the market.
Tape 2/Side B
F. Commission Seat V - David W. McLeod
Absent.
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G. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller
Commissioner Miller nominated Mr. Robert Nippes to another ternl on the Board of
Trustees (Pension Board).
"SO MOVED". MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL THEN ADDED, "I WOULD LIKE TO
REAPPOINT MR. VERNON ROZELLE TO THE PENSION BOARD". MOTION
AND SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
H. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake
COMMISSIONER BLAKE STATED, "MR. MAYOR, I WOULD LIKE TO
ST ART BY APPOINTING MR. MARK QUEEN TO THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES". MOTION AND SECOND. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner Blake spoke about communication issues with citizens, and Commissioner
Blake inquired as to when our Website will be up, Manager McLemore spoke of the
progress that has already been made; internal structuring; and the "scheduled date" that
the Website might be ready,
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Manager McLemore said he would try to provide a status report, at the next Commission
Meeting, regarding "what has been done to date, and give you some really good
indications of when we think we're going to be there".
Commissioner Blake asked about the City's Personnel Policy, Discussion ensued
regarding when it was last updated; including input received from labor counsel; and
whether Workshop(s) should be held regarding this matter. Manager McLemore felt that
it would be brought to the Commission within the next two (2) meetings - and most
likely for the second meeting in February,
Commissioner Blake added, "I would like to have a copy of that document, on disc, as
soon as it is available".
I. Office of the Mayor - Paul P. Partyka
Mayor Partyka said he would discuss the Mikes lawsuit at the next meeting, when
Commissioner McLeod would be in attendance.
Mayor Partyka also commented on the status of the City's Website,
Mayor Partyka then asked about the status of Charter Review procedures, Manager
McLemore said it would be brought forward at the next Commission Meeting,
Deputy Mayor Gennell inquired about staffing for the Information Services Department.
Brief discussion,
Mayor Partyka felt that members of the Commission, the City Manager, and the City
Attorney should have some casual or polo type shirts to wear at casual functions.
Manager McLemore explained his policy regarding the purchasing of casual or polo type
shirts (with the City of Winter Springs logo). Mayor Partyka said he would talk further
with the City Manager about this issue.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
M~yor:~~y1s;a adjourned the Meeting at 10:09 p,m.
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-f.~ Re~pectfull~ Sil~11'Jitted By:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk
PAUL P::::P ARTYKA, M
NOTE: These minutes were approve at t e February 14,2000 City Commission Meeting.
ATTACHMENT "A"
Date: January 24,2000 City Commission Meeting
From: Terry Scarlata
Re: Public Input Session:
My name is Terry Scarlata and I reside at 1006 Nancy Circle. I have three issues that I wish to
bring up before the Commission:
(I) I would like to advise the Commissioners that I am presently collecting signatures to
submit at the next meeting that involves the Town Center District. This petition is in
regards to any zoning or land use changes that involve areas that are currently zoned for
recreation. The petition is an expression of the public's interest and should be taken in the
spirit that it is submitted. In other words, terms such as "zoning" are meant to be
interchangeable with terms such as "land use changes." I've obtained forty-seven names
on my own, but there are others that are collecting signatures as well.
I'd like to read the petition for the record:
The Individuals whose signatures are contained in this petition wish to make the following
statements to the Winter Spring's City Commissioners, Deputy Mayor and City Manager:
(I) The City should provide additional practice fields, especially in areas of new
growth. It is the City's responsibility to anticipate and properly plan for future
recreational needs of a growing community. Currently, existing parks are too
few to handle the high demand for soccer and baseball practice fields.
(2) We oppose any zoning changes which will eliminate existing recreational areas.
(3) In particular, we oppose any changes in the Town Center District which will
alter the boundaries of Central Winds Park.
(2) The second issue that I wish to bring up before the board is that I am requesting the City
Commissioners to look into why the City of Winter Springs still hasn't passed a
Concurrency Management Ordinance. I believe this is in violation of Florida Statute
163.3202 which states:
"Within 1 year after submission of its revised comprehensive plan for review pursuant to
s 163 .3167 (2), each county and each municipality shall adopt or amend and enforce land
development regulations that are consistent with and implement their adopted
comprehensive plan.
(3) The third issue I bring before the Commission involves the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report, I discovered a comment that needs further investigation. The Evaluation and
Appraisal Report lists as an Objective, "Throughout the planning period, the City shall
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require developers to supplement public recreation by allocating private parks on a
proportional share basis consistent with adopted level of service standards and the
concurrency management system." The update on the report states, "No Code provision
but require as a matter of administrative practice."
I'm. requesting that the City Commissioners investigate these statements because it is my
understanding that only one developer has ever paid fees in -lieu-of, and that was a sum of
$25,000. In addition, the report states that between 1992 and 1996, only one
neighborhood park was added to the park inventory system. I understand that you intend
to have a Workshop in March regarding parks and recreation. These may be the kinds of
questions you should be tackling.
Thank you.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
ORDINANCE NO. 2000-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA AMENDING THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 6-195 REGARDING THE
MAINTENANCE AND ,UPKEEP OF FENCES AND WALLS;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION INTO THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, recognizes and
finds that fences that are not maintained in good order pose a threat to the public health, safety, and
welfare and contribute to slum and blight; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission also finds that the proper maintenance offences promotes
stable and increased property values which has a positive impact on the revenues generated by the
City from ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission hereby finds that this Ordinance is in the best interests of
the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Wmter Springs Code is hereby amended by creating a new section 6-195 as follows:
Sec. 6-195 Maintenance of Fences or Walls.
All fences and walls and accessories thereto shall be maintained in
good order and in a condition equal to that which was originally
approved by the building official at the time a building permit was
issued. If for any reason the fence or wall was erected without a
building permit, said wall or fence shall be maintained in accordance
with the conditions and requirements necessary for obtaining a fence
or wall permit from the building official under this Article. Within
City of Winter Springs
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thirty (30) days receipt qf written notice by the City that a wall or
fence does not comply with the requirements of this section, a
property owner shall bring such fence or wall in compliance with this
section within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. The thirty
day period may be extended an additional thirty day period by the City
Manager for good cause shown.
Section 2. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Ordinances and Resolutions. All prior inconsistent
ordinances and resolutions adopted by the City Commission, or parts of ordinances and resolutions
in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 3. Incorporation Into Code. This ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of
Ordinance of the City of Winter Springs and any section or paragraph number or letter and any
heading may be changed or modified as necessary to effectuate the foregoing.
Section 4. Severability. Ifany section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or provision
of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive, procedural, or any other reason, such portion shall be deemed
a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity ofthe
remaining portions of this ordinance.
SectionS. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular
meeting assembled on the _ day of , 2000.
Paul P. Partyka, Mayor
City of Winter Springs
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ATTEST:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM
AND SUFFICIENCY FOR THE CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS ONLY:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Effective Date:
City of Winter Springs
Ordinance No. 2000-02
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