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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2020 12 14 City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES :) DAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA L....... ..- Mayor Charles Lacey called the Regular Meeting of Monday, December 14, 2020 of the City Commission to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Mayor Charles Lacey, present Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present Commissioner Matt Benton, present Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present Commissioner Rob Elliott, present City Manager Shawn Boyle, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present The agenda was adopted with a note that Item 302 would be subject to discussion but not pulled for a separate vote. AWAJIII �� 111111' IIIIINI IIIIIIIIIIIIIII' IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVlII """11 """in""" IIIIf IIII S 100) 111111.__x: i�............ Mayor Lacey presented a proclamation of appreciation to Ms. Joan Koski - Jones for her efforts to keep our roadways clean. 101) WinterSark" ._ _.. ' c.r f:f�f)4. fnp. .04',, P....o) nil:a ).o.�.... Mayor Lacey presented a proclamation to the Winter Springs High School Girls Cross Country Team, led by Coach Ocky Clark, celebrating their victory at the 3A State Championship for the second year in a row. 102) Wialg ......... ��5tew to "�� s : :Cti, Uui ....... . Mr. Rob Nicholas, Veolia and Mr. Todd Petrie, Veolia, provided a construction update for water/wastewater, The following six (6) major projects were noted: 1. Reuse Line Extension a. Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Petrie noted a St. Johns River Water Management District Grant that had been obtained to assist with this effort, noting that it would take about nine to twelve (9-12) months to complete. 2. Water Treatment Plant 1 Taste and Odor Improvements a. Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Petrie noted that a contract was coming before the Commission that evening (Item 301) which would improve the hydraulic flow, allow for the use of more tank capacity, and change the point of introduction for the disinfectant chemical to maximize its impact. 3. West Wastewater Treatment Plant Priority Repairs a. Mr. Nicholas explained that the basin must be taken out of service to drain, clean, and fix the aeration. Continuing he noted that the airline had blown out and was in the process of being repaired. It was noted that communication had been sent to surrounding properties to notify of potential odors while the work is being completed. 4. East Wastewater Treatment Plant Priority Repairs a. It was mentioned that the process happening at the West Wastewater Treatment Plant would be replicated on the East Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure operations could continue. S. Water Treatment Plant 2 Resiliency a. Generator purchase and installation coming before the Commission at a later date. 6. Water Treatment Plant 3 Resiliency a. Generator purchase and installation coming before the Commission at a later date. Further discussion continued on the availability of reclaimed water connections for communities other than Tuskawilla Crossing, where lines existed that were not connected, planning for future capacity, and the City's Consumptive Use Permit. Later on in response to Commission questions, Mr. Nicholas and Mr. Petrie expressed confidence in the selection of Sawcross for the award of the piping replacement (Item 301) and further discussed the percentage of residents on reclaimed water currently, as well as the treatment costs of reclaimed water. VIII" VIII "� l' 8ii i"�, i°°"'i ,VIII Illllllw'III IIIIP° IIIIL.... 200) Current Economic and Community Development Projects Summary • IIIII�� ���e�" u'�nllllli�"�° 201) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting • C elll11 0aq - • IG))lress 1' 6lll lrqu ' se l' '�� � Illllllllllki IIIIII� VIII f'�� VIII VIII""���� IIIIII'�'' IIII�� Mr. Mark Gordon, 924 Oak Forest Circle, Winter Springs, representing the Oak Forest Lake Homeowners Association thanked the Commission and City Staff for their work on cleaning up Lake Oak Forest. He noted that he had seen great improvement and sought an update on culverts. Discussion followed on carp acquisition, working with Seminole County, periodic monitoring of lake chemistry, and the potential of setting up an assessment district. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs asked about future maintenance of water and wastewater plants, construction timelines and the potential impact of hurricane season, and also inquired about a traffic signal on State Road 434 and Michael Blake Boulevard and enhanced street lighting. Mayor Lacey advised Ms. Shafer discuss concerns with City Staff. VIII S E i """'11111"""' Q' ' IIIII� 300) Surplus Assets No discussion. 301) Award Contract for WTP No 1 HSPS Suction Piping Replacement RFP 06-20 LR • ��� v 1111 .. �..um ,w��i ��III �u���w . II � ��i� 11111"��ZI 'g u� 11P "'�w' "'!'1'�1","0��iiiii,mll �� IVI .0 m III 1, ,1 1VI VIII I as ' � �� III�� � d� , ._ - � 1111-----,�... • JIIILI VIII VIII I� I 0 VIII �,_)r,opplip,m I VIII ol _.WTP Plo. 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No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400)'Was'fe ,� !�.�o...�q�iuirMpiw cf 11111;1, �� 111 �ipll • CoIIIII P • Waste 141 IS Illll flllll Ai °° ridlq ll`ri to ollid°t� tlll olllltf .a� . opt, Solid "t"'t"�ik fePIII1aIllll lll,iiise dig: endu,ullitn "— Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2020-09 by "title only" without objection from the Commission and provided a brief overview of the ordinance extending the franchise agreement with Waste Pro and including the anti - lobbying language requested. Ms. Maria Sonksen, Director, Finance Department was available for further questions. Discussion followed on the proposed timeline for negotiations. The Commission agreed that an update should come back no later than March 1, 2021 to allow for the necessary time should a bidding process be pursued. Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. "MOTION TO APPROVE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2020-09." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA 500) peputy, Mayor Lacey asked for nominations from the Commission for the role of Deputy Mayor to serve throughout calendar year 2021. Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson nominated Commissioner Kevin Cannon Commissioner Matt Benton nominated Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson to continue serving in the role. City Clerk Gowan called roll with each Commissioner stating their choice for Deputy Mayor. Commissioner Hale -Johnson Commissioner Benton -Johnson Commissioner Elliott -Johnson Commissioner Cannon -Johnson Deputy Mayor Johnson -Johnson "MOTION TO APPROVE DEPUTY MAYOR TED JOHNSON TO CONTINUE SERVING AS DEPUTY MAYOR FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 501) • �bm ���mM..... �ap. ��.q i . C „,: VIII�� "MOTION TO APPOINT MARK GORDON TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO APPOINT SANDRA SCHOLL TO THE TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO APPOINT STEPHEN GILDEA TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO APPOINT GERRY MARINO TO THE VETERAN AND VETERAN FAMILY ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS 600) ���u iiiii i�l .. '� :°°�: ���� � g iiiii mm's '�qu p1'i n B VIII Commented on the large numbers of people that attended the Winter Wonderland of Lights and thanked the many staff involved to make it a success. 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan • Noted tentative 2021 calendar had been distributed and would be brought to January 11, 2021 Regular Meeting for approval. 603) I %y. ....� iiip� p iiiii����� u� � � � � K11�i � • Complimented the Winter Wonderland of Lights and all involved and noted he thought it was better than the parade. 604)111,1 . y IIIII� y .iipi �eqt 'T'111111ire iigiT iiiii iii � r �t l � i iigi . • Shared praise for the Winter Wonderland of Lights event and suggested looking at hybrid event for next year. • Asked that representatives from Seminole County be invited to present the Commission a trail update. • Thanked Ms. Casey Howard, Director, Operations for working to get water update videos out to the public. • Acknowledged the City's accomplishment of receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. 605) St u�i!ur� • Echoed praise for Winter Wonderland of Lights and thanked all Staff that was involved. • Encouraged amplifying and supporting "small business everyday" • Wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. 606) S���� 11111 ................. w iiiii� �.ipii VIII�,� lull....11111 JIIJIwiiiii ��pi�l • Asked about a potential speed bump installation • Echoed praise for Winter Wonderland of Lights event, noted he was happy to participate and looked forward to seeing it again next year. • Commented briefly on his idea of City Work Days and noted he would be happy to do whatever necessary to make it happen. • Suggested certificates of appreciation for all involved with the Winter Wonderland of Lights event. 607) IIII _ iiiir-0llh arllll s Lacey • Wished everyone a Merry Christmas 608 Se (> ... ...p�.f;_ i i ... • Asked about reinstating an invocation to take the place at the beginning of meetings. o The Mayor and Commission had no objection and asked that Anthony ensure they could reinstate the practice. VIII C IIIIIIIIIII'71I........... iC VIII IIIII� VIII'°r�llu"""i""" Ms. Loretto Ames, 750 Third Street, Winter Springs wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Charles Lacey adjourned the meeting at 8:29 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK APPROVED: ..__W MAYOR CHARLES L CEY NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the January 11, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting. GS NT R-,0 pC a ! e•• NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the January 11, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting.