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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 11 13 Consent G Approval of August 21, 2000 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM G Consent X Informational Public Hearings Regular November 13.2000 Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization CONSENT G. Office Of The City Clerk Approval Of The Minutes Of The August 21, 2000 Special City Commission Meeting. .. i CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 21, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER The Special Meeting of August 21, 2000 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, 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, absent Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present Also Present: Mr. Terry Zaudtke, CPH Engineers, Inc. Mr. Kipton Lockcuff, Public WorkslUtility Director Mr. Tim Lallathin, Fire Chief Ms. Tania Haas, Deputy City Clerk II. MEETING AGENDA A. Discussion Of Southern Water Main Interconnect through Dunmar Estates. Mayor Paul P. Partyka inquired how many attendees resided in Dunmar Estates; noted that this was an "informal meeting"; and requested that the homeowners introduce themselves. Mr. Terry Zaudkte, CPH Engineers, Inc., reviewed the history of the Southern Water Main Interconnect project; the Master Plan; the Comprehensive Plan; the three (3) areas of concern identified by the Master Plan; the impact from the severance of water lines; the City's water pressure criteria; the priority for this project; primary objectives; secondary objectives; and alternates "A", "B", "C", and "D" from the "Southern Water Main Interconnect Preliminary Engineering Report." Mr. Zaudkte continued with the advantages and disadvantages of alternates "A", "B", "C", and "D"; alternate cost comparisons; benefit comparisons; benefit ranking; and project ranking. .. t, AGENDA CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 21.2000 PAGE20F3 Mr. Tim Lallathin, Fire Chief identified the two (2) major contributing factors'that affect the outcome of a fire as time and water supply. Additionally, Chief Lallathin discussed: the amount of water necessary to combat residential fires; water supply duration; amount of water contained on each fire apparatus; fire hydrants; hydrant spacing; pressurized water main systems; static water supplies; relay pumping operations; water tanker shuttles; drafting water from lakes or ponds; drafting water from pools; proximity of Dunmar Estates to the nearest Fire Station; advantages of the proposed water main system; and homeowner insurance rate information. Discussion ensued regarding a six (6) to eight (8) minute response time for Dunmar Estates; "flashover"; a non existent reliable source of water in Dunmar Estates; helicopter water drops; water supply to Seville Chase and Oak Forest; and pumping capacity. Tape IISide B City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese discussed Dunmar Estates easements; and public utility covenants. Discussion ensued regarding obtaining a decision from Dunmar Estates residents; maintenance of common areas; Homeowner Association dues; control of common areas; Case Laws that challenge Florida Statute 617; liability issues; adequate fire protection to Seville Chase and Oak Forest subdivisions; "looping the system"; and the distribution of ballots. Various Dunmar Estates residents spoke on this issue. Areas discussed included: a Homeowners Association meeting scheduled on this matter; concerns with areas serviced by existing fire hydrants; current standards for fire hydrant applications; well system irrigation; connection fees; current fire protection; impact on property taxes; gas lines; granting easements; limiting access to other utility companies; amending negotiated agreements; decisions by future Commissions; obligations to connect to City water and sewer; the capping of existing wells; and the cost of installing the water system to Dunmar Estates in the future; and future development and requirements. Based upon comments made by some of the residents in attendance, Commissioner Martinez requested that Manager McLemore contact the Seminole County Tax Assessor's Office and provide the information requested to the Dunmar Estates Homeowner Association for their scheduled meeting. Tape 2/Side A Discussion ensued regarding the criteria for the ballots; and the Homeowners Association submitting a consensus to the Commission. Mayor Partyka stated that the consensus of the Commission was for the Homeowners Association to work through this issue. .;. -:'t AGENDA CITY OF WINTER SPRJNGS CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING-AUGUST 21,2000 PAGE 3 OF 3 III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka stated "I need a Motion to Adjourn." "MOTION TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By: Tania Haas Deputy City Clerk PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYO NOTE: These minutes were approved at the November 13,2000 City Commission Meeting.