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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 27,2000
(CONTINUATION OF THE NOVEMBER 13,2000 REGULAR MEETING)
I. CALL TO ORDER
The Special Meeting of November 27, 2000 (Continuation of the November 13, 2000
Regular Meeting) of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka
at 6:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, ll26
East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present
Commissioner Robert S. Miller, absent
Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Ir., present
Commissioner David W. McLeod, present
City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
Mayor Partyka remembered resident Bruce Bower who recently passed away. A moment
of silent prayer was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Partyka then spoke on Robert's Rules of Order and the timeline for completing
meetings. Discussion.
VI. REPORTS
REPORTS
A. City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
No report.
REPORTS
B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore
No report.
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REPORTS
C. City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces asked for clarification regarding the preferred date for
the Inauguration Ceremonies, and added that this year's Ceremonies will be in the same
style as last year's Ceremonies. Discussion.
Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. and Commissioner David W. McLeod agreed on the
date of December 11, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. for the Inauguration Ceremonies. (Note:
Commissioner Robert S. Miller was absent).
City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces also asked the recently re-elected Commissioners for their
preference as to whom would perform each Oath of Office. Brief discussion.
REPORTS
D. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell
Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell congratulated the recently re-elected officials and
complimented them on their respective campaigns.
Deputy Mayor Gennell mentioned that during this election, some political signs seemed
to have been removed. Commissioner Michael S. Blake advised the Commission that
there were local school projects asking students to acquire political signs and related
materials, through the normal legal channels.
Deputy Mayor Gennell stated, "If the Commission is in agreement, I would encourage
the City Manager to send a letter over to the school asking their teachers to please - do
something to ensure that these kids obtain these things with consent." Discussion ensued
on supporting local schools, while still considering the impact on local elected officials.
The consensus of the Commission was that "A nice informative letter, in a positive
fashion" be sent out by Manager McLemore.
Deputy Mayor Gennell then inquired about the holiday pole decorations. Deputy Mayor
Gennell felt that the City should "aggressively" update our holiday decorations.
REPORTS
E. Commission Seat V - David W. McLeod
Commissioner McLeod asked that his name be taken off the 17-92 Redevelopment Board
(again) and that all materials should be forwarded to Commissioner Robert S. Miller.
Commissioner McLeod noted that he had provided the City Clerk with this same
information and related materials.
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Mayor Partyka stated, "Andrea, we hold you personally responsible for this."
REPORTS
F. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller
Absent.
REPORTS
G. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake
No report.
REPORTS
H. Commission Seat III - Edward Martinez, Jr.
Commissioner Martinez thanked the people of Winter Springs, his wife, and his many
supporters for their invaluable assistance in his recent campaign.
Commissioner Martinez then read a statement into the record. (See Attachment "A").
REPORTS
I. Office of the Mayor - Paul P. Partyka
No report.
VII. REGULAR
REGULAR
C. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
'Requests The City Commission Considers Information Regarding Boat And Trailer
Parking And Advise Staff Of Desired Action.
Discussion.
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"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DIRECT STAFF TO
BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE TO US TO AMEND SECTION 20-411. OF THE
CODE TO ALLOW TEMPORARY PARKING OF BOAT TRAILERS, FOR A
TIME PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 48 HOURS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION.
COMMISSIONER McLEOD ASKED, "DOESN'T THIS ALSO INCLUDE AN
RV?"
COMMISSIONER BLAKE CLARIFIED, "I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE
THAT THE ORDINANCE THAT I WOULD REQUEST STAFF TO DRAFT,
WOULD BE ONE BASED ON THEIR RECOMMEN][)ATION IN THIS ITEM 'c'
WHICH - INCLUDES FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, AND WOULD INCLUDE
THOSE OTHER VEIDCLES AS WELL." COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ
AGREED.
VOTE:
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
D. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division
Requests The City Commission Consider Information Regarding P.O.D.S., Portable
On Demand Storage Units And Give Direction To Staff.
Discussion.
Tape I/Side B
"I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO DIRECT STAFF TO BRING US BACK
AN ORDINANCE MEANT TO REGULATE TEMPORARY STORAGE TYPE
VEHICLES, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'PODS' COMMERCIALLY, AND THAT
THESE 'PODS' - OR 'POD' LIKE ITEMS, IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS, BE
LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN TWO (2) VISITS PER YEAR, IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS, FOR A TIME NOT TO EXCEED SEVENTY-TWO (72)
HOURS; THAT THERE BE A PERMIT REQUIRED AT A CHARGE OF
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($25.00), PRIOR TO THE DELIVERY OF THE
'POD;' THAT STAFF BUILD INTO THE ORDINANCE SUBSTANTIAL
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDINANCE; THAT A PERMIT
APPLICANT WOULD BE INFORMED OF THE REQUIREMENT OF THE
IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE 'POD' IN THE EVENT OF A SUBSTANTIAL
WEATHER WARNING; (I WOULD SUGGEST TO EXCEED A TROPICAL
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STORM WARNING OR HURRICANE WATCH); AND THAT THERE BE A
PROVISION FOR AN APPEAL DIRECTLY TO THE COMMISSION FOR A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR THE TIME FRAME OF SEVENTY-TWO (72)
HOURS ONLY, ONE (1) TIME PER OWNER OF PROPERTY."
COMMISSIONER BLAKE ADDED, "AND FURTHER, THAT STAFF WOULD
COME BACK TO US WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY
ALTERATIONS TO THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL 'C-l' OR
'C-2.'" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND
Mayor Partyka added, "Just for clarification, under the industrial zoning that we have
here. "
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL STATED, "I SUPPORTED COMMISSIONER
BLAKE'S MOTION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF, HAVING 'RESIDENTIAL'
USED IN IT ANYWHERE. I JUST WOULD SAY - JUST HAVE IT APPLY
CITY WIDE - THE SAME MOTION. STAFF CAN STILL BE FREE TO BRING
US BACK SUGGESTIONS OF ADDITIONAL CONCERNS FOR
COMMERCIAL, BUT I WOULD TAKE HIS MOTION AS HE MADE IT,
ELIMINATING THE WORD 'RESIDENTIAL.'" MOTION BY DEPUTY
MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
DISCUSSION.
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ STATED, "PLEASE CALL THE QUESTION."
VOTE: ("FOR CALLING THE QUESTION")
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE (DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL ASKED,
"CHECK DURING THE BREAK AND SEE - I THINK YOU NEED A SECOND
FOR - MOTION TO CALL THE QUESTION.")
MOTION CARRIED.
VOTE: ("ON THE MOTION")
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Commissioner McLeod added, ''Now, it's going to come back to us Mayor, as an
Ordinance." Mayor Partyka stated, "Yes."
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REGULAR
E. Not Used.
REGULAR
F. Public Works Department
Requesting Approval To Accept Funds From The Developer Of Winding Hollow
For The City To Complete The Trotwood Connection Park Improvements.
Discussion.
"I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM 'F' AND ACCEPT THE
DEVELOPERS CONTRIBUTION OF $47,716 FROM THE PIZZUTI COMPANY
TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
MARTINEZ. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. DISCUSSION.
COMMISSIONER McLEOD ADDED, "THERE WAS A SECOND PART OF THE
QUESTION HERE ALSO THAT THEY MAY WANT TO INCLUDE IN THEIR
MOTION AND THAT WAS TO RE-NAME THIS PARK OFFICIALLY THE
OAK HOLLOW PARK. I THINK THAT WAS JUST LEFT OUT OF THE
MOTION. AM I CORRECT?"
COMMISSIONER BLAKE STATED, "POINT OF ORDER. IF WE'RE
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION PART OF THE
RECOMMENDATION IS INDEED TO ACCEPT THAT AS THE NAME; TO
FORMALLY DESIGNATE THE AREA AS OAK HOLLOW PARK, UNDER THE
RECOMMENDATION FROM STAFF; SO IF THE COMMISSION DOES NOT
DESIRE TO DO THAT, THEN HE SHOULD STATE SO."
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ ADDED, "THEN I'LL INCLUDE THAT IN THE
MOTION THEN - TO ACCEPT THE NAME OF OAK HOLLOW PARK." THIS
WAS AGAIN SECONDED.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: NAY
DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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.:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEM WAS
MOVED TO THE END OF THE REGULAR AGENDA. .:. .:.
CONSENT
C. Finance Department
Recommending The City Commission Provide Direction On The FY 2000 Auditor
Selection Process.
(This Item Has Been Postponed Until December 11,2000)
Mayor Partyka mentioned that "The only people that can postpone this would be this
Commission. "
"MAYOR, I MAKE A MOTION TO REMOVE FORMERLY KNOWN AS
CONSENT ITEM 'C', AND THEN PLACE ON THE REGULAR AGENDA, AN
UNLETTERED ITEM DEALING WITH THE CHOICE OF THE AUDITOR - TO
REMOVE IT FROM THE AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Partyka stated, "I'm looking for a Motion to adjourn this meeting."
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BLAKE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE
COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE
COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE
DEPUTYMAYORGENNELL: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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Mayor Partyka adjourned this meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces
City Clerk
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NOTE: These mmutes were approved at the
, 2000 City Commission Meeting.