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FEBRUARY 14,2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Workshop of February 14, 2000 of the City Commission was called to order by
Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 5:16 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, absent
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
Mayor Partyka wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day,
Discussion ensued on the late start of this Workshop; possibly changing the start of the
Workshop to 5:30 p.m,; whether a quorum was necessary; and the number of Workshops
that were to be held,
II. WORKSHOP AGENDA
Discussion Of General Issues Pertaining To The Various Agenda Items Scheduled
For The Regular Meeting Of February 14, 2000.
Discussion ensued between Mayor Partyka, members of the Commission, and Mr.
Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager regarding Agenda Changes. Mayor Partyka
suggested that the following Items be discussed in this order - prior to "Public Hearings",
the Commission would hear Regular Agenda Item "D", Regular Agenda Item (Add-On)
"F"; and then Public Hearings "B".
Mayor Partyka mentioned the planned presentation by Chairman Robert Dallari of the
City of Oviedo City Council, regarding the "Metroplan Orlando" organization,
Commissioner Robert S, Miller added comments about Representative John Mica's
concern with transportation issues,
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.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WERE
DISCUSSED IN THE ORDER AS DOCUMENTED. .:..:.
CONSENT
B. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Review Information Related To The Landscape
Plan For Courtney Springs Apartments.
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, Manager McLemore, and Ms. Jimette Cook, Code
Enforcement Officer discussed "more, bigger and better" landscaping; and changes to the
landscaping, such as enhanced landscaping, and plant substitutions,
CONSENT
c. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Review Information Concerning Golf Terrace
Apartments, Phase II.
Discussion ensued on related costs; the possibility of a wall being built; the Arbor
Ordinance; designated penalties; and tree replacements,
CONSENT
G. Utility Department
Recommending The City Commission Authorize The City Manager To Grant A
Utility Easement To Florida Power Corporation Through Sam Smith Park.
There was brief discussion on the easement; improvements; and a subsequent draft
approved by the City Attorney,
CONSENT
F. Utility Department
Requesting Authorization To Execute Amendment 14 For Consulting Engineering
Services With CPH Engineers, Inc.
Discussion ensued on the original bid date; contract terms; and a previously completed
cost comparison,
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CONSENT
D. General Services Department
Requests The City Commission Authorize The Execution Of A Contract For
Physician Services With Florida Physicians Medical Group, 661 East Altamonte
Drive, Suite 115, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701.
Attorney Garganese suggested striking the "For cause" language in paragraph 3. In
paragraph 5, Attorney Garganese suggested putting "In a date definite," Discussion
ensued on contract terms and possibly "locking a rate".
Mayor Partyka said he would be bringing up under his seat, his concern with the
"Commercial Vehicles" issue, specifically about the "practicality" of the Ordinance;
bringing matters to the Code Enforcement Board; and the advertising of this Ordinance,
Commissioner Blake then mentioned that the City does not have an Ordinance, which
addresses placing the "good side" of a fence "out". Discussion ensued on considering
this as an Ordinance change.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Holds A Public Hearing For The Second Reading
Of Ordinance Number 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.
Discussion ensued on "Defecation Removal Devices" (DRD); related fines; citations,
addressing this problem; enforcement of this Ordinance; informing the public about this
Ordinance, if approved; the leash portion of this Ordinance; enforcement and budget
constraints; how other cities enforce similar Ordinances; improving the City; further
enforcement tactics; and concern with children,
Mayor Partyka commented on a similar product that he manufactures; density of
individuals in larger cities; and suggested "less government intrusion;" and "good
neighbor" policy.
In other business, Commissioner Blake inquired about a "Seneca Bend" commercial
building, Other discussion involved annexation issues; a Settlement Agreement; and how
this involves the City of Winter Springs and the City of Oviedo. Mr. Anthony A.
Garganese, City Attorney explained that they were presently reviewing this and that he
could bring a report back at the next meeting.
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Commissioner Blake also inquired about some groups being denied access to certain
areas of Central Winds Park for football practice; and that access had been given to the
Grizzlies. Discussion.
Tape 1/Side B
Further discussion ensued on practice areas; manicured fields; alternative practice fields;
batting cages; what is the policy regarding the use of recreational and practice areas; not
using the manicured areas; and what is the overall "policy,"
III. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Partyka adjourned the Workshop at 6:21 p,m.
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