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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA I MARCH 14, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Draft Minutes of February Board/Committee Meetings
SUMMARY
In February 2022, the following Boards and Committees held meetings:
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - February 2, 2022
• Planning and Zoning Board/LPA - February 10, 2022
• Code Enforcement Board - February 22, 2022
• Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee -
February 24, 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends you review the Draft Unapproved Minutes. No action is
required.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 02, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum called the Regular Meeting of Wednesday,
February 02, 2022 of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to
order at 5:29 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building
(City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Arnie Nussbaum, present
Vice-Chairperson Richard Lecky, absent
Committee Member Art Gallo, present
Committee Member Jim Van Kleunen, present
Committee Member Andrew Zacharias, present via phone
Committee Member Karen Owens, present
Committee Member Charles Tabscott, present
Committee Member Sabrina Parsons, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
A moment of silence was held and was followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
REGULAR AGENDA- PART I
500) Election for Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisorx
Committee for Calendar Year 2022
"I NOMINATE ARNIE NUSSBAUM FOR ANOTHER TERM." MOTION MADE
BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
ZAC HAR IAS.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
ARNIE NUSSBAUM WAS ELECTED THE CHAIRPERSON
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501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee for Calendar Year 2022
"I NOMINATE JIM [VAN KLEUNEN]." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER
OWENS. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
JIM VAN KLEUNEN WAS ELECTED THE VICE-CHAIRPERSON
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Nussbaum opened "Public Input"
No one addressed the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input"
CONSENTAGENDA
300)Approval of the Wednesday. November 3,2021 Parks and Recreation
Regular Meeting Minutes
"I MOTION TOAPPROVETHE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER3RD." MOTION
BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GALLO. SECONDED BY CHAIRPERSON
NUSSBAUM. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Not Used
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REGULAR AGENDA - PART II
502) Park Naming Discussion
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department
reintroduced the park naming agenda item. Staff opened to floor to
Committee to relay their ideas and thoughts they came up with for
potential names. Questions and comments ensued about if the City had
an already established naming convention for parks and if so what that
naming convention was. The City's current naming convention for parks
is to create a theme and then naming the park the theme. Staff relayed
their thoughts for making the smallest parcel into a Seminole Trail rest
stop due to its position next to the Cross Seminole Trail.
Suggestion was given by the Committee to contact the environmental
club at Winter Springs High School to give assistance with naming the
parcels. Several suggestions were given to name the smallest parcel
"Seminole Trail Park". The Committee questioned what Staff had been
referencing the largest parcel, south of Winter Springs Village and north
of"The Blake"Apartments, as and Staff relayed they had been calling the
parcel "Wetlands Park". Discussion on adding Boardwalks for potential
nature trails and putting up Bat houses or Bird houses was also given.
Further discussion followed regarding how to include the High School
Environmental Club going forward, what other legal uses the parcels
could be and tree removal on the parcels. The Committee recapped on
the suggested names, "Seminole Trail Park" or "Seminole Nature Trail
Park" and additionally suggested that all three parcels should be
similarly named and themed.
503) Pickleball Court Update
Mr. Brian Dunigan gave an update on the Lake Jesup Overlook Project
and Pickleball courts. Relaying the changes in the planned development
and how the stages for the project were rearranged. Mr. Dunigan gave
additional updated on other City projects, recent events and let the
Committee know of the upcoming events that are on the City's calendar.
600. REPORTS
No Reports were given.
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PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Nussbaum opened "Public Input"
No one spoke.
Chairperson Nussbaum closed "Public Input"
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Nussbaum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:28 pm
RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED:
TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2022 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee Regular Meeting.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD/LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
(RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2022)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Kok Wan Mah called the Thursday, February10,2022 Planning and
Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular Meeting to Order at S:30 p.m., in
the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State
Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.)
Roll Call:
Chairperson Kok Wan Mah, present
Vice-Chairperson Michael Ferrante, present
Board Member Bart Phillips, present
Board Member Mark Gordon, present
Board Member Kenneth Spalthoff, absent
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
No changes were made to the Agenda.
REGULAR AGENDA - PART I
500) Election for Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning/Local Planning
Agency for Calendar Year 2022
BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER MAH TO SERVE
AS CHAIRPERSON. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON.
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE.
VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
BOARD MEMBER MAH WAS ELECTED AS CHAIRPERSON FOR CALENDAR
YEAR 2022.
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501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning/Local
Planning Agency for Calendar Year 2022
BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS NOMINATED BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE TO
SERVE AS VICE-CHAIRPERSON.SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON.
NO OTHER NOMINATIONS WERE MADE.
VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
BOARD MEMBER FERRANTE WAS ELECTEDAS VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2022.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Informational - Sustainability
Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department
informed the Board that the effort to update the Comprehensive Plan was
ongoing and spoke about the addition of a sustainability consideration in
approval considerations.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Mah opened Public Input.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Mah closed Public Input.
CONSENTAGENDA
300)Approval of the Thursday, November 4th,2021 Planning and Zoning/Local
Planning Agency Regular Meeting Minutes
"MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES." MOTION BYVICE-CHAIRPERSON
FERRANTE. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GORDON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) Hickory Grove Town homes 1 132 Townhomes (Single-Family Attached)
Ms. Marla Molina, Senior City Planner, Community Development Department
introduced the item, reviewed the proposed site and project containing a 132-
unit townhome project on 12.30 acres. Ms. Molina noted the applicant was
seeking waivers for the proposed cabana to remain one story, modification of
streetscape requirements, and an extension of maximum lot coverage. In
conclusion, Ms. Molina noted a modification to language related to the tree
removal section of the provided staff report and shared Staff's
recommendation that the Board forward a recommendation of approval for
the item.
Mr. Dwight Saathoff, Project Finance and Development, 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd,
Orlando, Florida- presented on the proposed project and reviewed the history
of the site.
Discussion followed on the typical size of the units, parking requirements, fire
safety, water retention on the property, and potential impacts on events
currently held on Blumberg Ave. Regarding questions about irrigation and
water use, Mr. Saathoff noted that reclaimed was currently unavailable at the
site and that his intention was to put in a main that would draw from a well
until reclaimed became available.
In response to detailed questions about traffic, Mr. James Taylor, the City's
traffic consultant from Kimley-Horn, explained his review of the applicant's
traffic study, noted the project would not add new deficiencies to existing
signalized intersections, and that the Fire Department had reviewed access
requirements and found them acceptable.
Brief discussion followed on multi-modal amenities available on the site. The
applicant noted bike racks, sidewalk connections and improvements, and
proximity to the Cross-Seminole Trail.
Chairperson Mah opened the Public Hearing for Item 400.
Mr. Art Gallo, 799Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about sustainability,
irrigation calculations, shared concerns about impacts on the Consumptive
Use Permit (CUP), and thought the proposed fountains should be lit.
Mr. Jason Norberg, Director, Public Works and Utilities Department noted an
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analysis was done, there was capacity, and reiterated that irrigation would be
coming temporarily from a well and then switch to reclaimed when that
became available.
Ms Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted previous
calculations of other projects, her proximity to the project, water concerns,
traffic and parking concerns, and opposition to exemptions.
Ms Amapola Hamsberger, 111 Cherry Creek Circle, Winter Springs noted that
she had been excited about the previously proposed SS+ community and
expressed that she would like to see single story buildings.
Discussion followed on waivers and special exemptions granted to a
previously proposed project on the site, the prospect of increasing parking,
and the availability of elevator additions.
Mr. Saathoff noted there were no plans to further increase parking as the site
was compliant with the City Code. Regarding the elevator addition, it was
noted that this was not an option but that there would be several units with
first floor master bedrooms.
Mr. Chris Sarna, 360 Michael Blake Blvd, Winter Springscommented
favorably on the addition of the dog park, shared concerns related to water
and parking.
Further discussion followed on the scheduled timeframe for changing from
the well to a reclaimed connection. Mr. Norberg noted that the reclaimed
design was currently at 100% design and reviewed the condition of approval
requiring connection within 90 days of the line's completion. Mr. Saathoff
offered comments on water conservation efforts included in the project.
Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, WinterSpringsshared further comments
on concerns about the CUP and water usage.
Ms MarvCibulsky,, 657 Oak Lake Lane, Winter Springs spoke favorably of
Mattamy Homes and noted she was excited about the prospect of a first floor
bedroom design.
Chairperson Mah closed the Public Hearing for Item 400.
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"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER PHILLIPS. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON
FERRANTE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: PHILLIPS (AYE); GORDON (AYE); FERRANTE (AYE); MAH (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
REGULAR AGENDA - PART II
Not Used
REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Mah opened Public Input.
No one spoke.
Chairperson Mah closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Mah adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:41 p.m.
RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED.'
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ,2022 Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency Regular
Meeting.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Matthew Criswell called to Order the Tuesday, February 22,
2022 Regular Meeting of the Code Enforcement Board at S:30 p.m., in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East
State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708.
Roll Call:
Chairperson Matthew Criswell, present
Vice-Chairperson Maurice Kaprow, present
Board Member Michael Burns, present
Board Member Stephen Gildea, present
Board Member Howard Parsons, present
Board Member Dennis Robinson, present
Board Member Harold Thomson, present
Senior City Attorney Jennifer Nix, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
No changes were made to the agenda and the City Clerk swore in those
who would be providing testimony.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
CONSENTAGENDA
200)Approval of the Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Code Enforcement
Regular Meeting Minutes
Vice-Chairperson Kaprowsuggested the minutes, in relation to Item 500,
include that the respondent admitted renting the property between
December 28th and January 3rd.
"MOTION TO ACCEPT MINUTES WITH THE MENTIONED ADDITION."
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER ROBINSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: GILDEA (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
THOMSON (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); CRISWELL (AYE)
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MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-CONTINUED CASES
300. Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS- REPEATCASES
400. Not Used
PUBLIC HEARINGS- NEW CASES
500)Case#20210E0002897
Yesenia Newman
34 Jackson Circle
City Ord 13-1 General Prohibition
Note: The Respondent was present.
Deputy Chief Matt Tracht, Winter Springs Police Department offered
testimony on the procedures of notice and the violation. Deputy Chief
Tracht also showed photos from "Presentation" and invited Ms. Jennifer
Kenast to provide testimony.
Ms. Jennifer Kenast, 36Jackson Circle, Winter Springs entered 18
photographs into the record and offered testimony regarding a long-
standing dispute with her neighbor and the impact of her neighbor's
lights which she noted illuminated her yard and her bedroom and
which were on for long periods of time.
Ms. Yesenia Newman, 34 Jackson Circle, Winter Springs entered 23
photos into the record and offered testimony regarding the long-
standing dispute and noted safety concerns for her family, related to
her neighbors and wildlife, as the reason the lights were needed.
Deputy Chief Tracht recommended a fine of two-hundred and fifty
dollars ($250) a day if the respondent did not adjust the lights within six
(6) calendar days, February 28, 2022.
Discussion followed with Board Members asking about light placement
and the abilityto adjust the lights to minimize impact onto
neighboring properties.
"I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND
THE EVIDENCE ENTERED INTO THE RECORD WE MAKE A FINDING OF
FACT THAT RESPONDENT HAS VIOLATED CITY CODE IN THE
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FOLLOWING MANNER, CITY ORDINANCE 13-1 GENERAL PROHIBITION,
IN THAT RESPONDENT HAS PUT SPOTLIGHTS ON THEIR PROPERTY
THAT DELIBERATELY ILLUMINATE THE ADJACENT PROPERTY TO
HARASS THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER AND HAVE REFUSED TO
REMEDY THIS NUISANCE DESPITE REPEATED ENCOUNTERS WITH THE
WINTER SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTM E NT AN D REQUESTS TO DO SO. I
ASK THAT THIS BOARD ORDER THE HOMEOWNERTOADJUST ALL
LIGHTING AS TO NOT SHINE ANYWHERE WITHIN REASON ONTO 36
JACKSON CIRCLE OR CREATE ANYTHING THAT WOULD PROJECT LIGHT
ONTO 36 JACKSON CIRCLE WITHIN SIX (6) CALENDAR DAYS, FEBRUARY
28,2022 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENT THE RESPONDENT
FAILSTO COMPLY BY THIS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) SHALL BE IMPOSED EACH
DAY TH E VIOLATION CONTI N U ES TH EREAFTER."
MOTION BY VICE CHAIRPERSON KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER BURNS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: GILDEA (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
THOMSON (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); CRISWELL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
501)Case#20210E001969
722 Lakeside Drive
Anthony Kouis
Caroline Kouis
IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches and Balconies
WS City Ord 13-2(C) Overgrown yard
I PMC 304.2 Protective Treatment
I PMC 304.9 Overhang Extensions
IPMC302.1 Sanitation
IPMC 304.6 Exterior Walls
Note.• The Respondent was not present.
Ms. Terri Sanchez, Code Enforcement Specialist, Winter Springs Police
Department introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures
of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation."
Ms. Sanchez recommended a compliance date of February 28, 2022 and
a two-hundred and fifty dollar ($2S0) per day fine if this was not met.
"I MOVE TO FIND THE RESPONDENT IN VIOLATION OF THE CITY CODE
IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches and Balconies; WS City Ord 13-2(C)
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Overgrown yard; IPMC 304.2 Protective Treatment; IPMC 304.9 Overhang
Extensions; IPMC 302.1 Sanitation DUE TO BLACK GROWTH; AND IPMC
304.6 Exterior Walls SAME PROBLEM BASED ON EVIDENCE AND
TESTIMONY PROVIDED BY CITY STAFF AND ORDER THAT
REPSPONDENT BE GIVEN UNTIL MARCH 24, 2022 TO CORRECT THE
VIOLATION. IN THE EVENTTHE RESPONDENT FAILSTO COMPLY BYTHIS
DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDERED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
($250.00) A DAY SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION
CONTINUES THEREAFTER."
MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER ROBINSON. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER GILDEA. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: GILDEA (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
THOMSON (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); CRISWELL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
502)Case#20210E002770
700 Cottonta i I Court
Heather Williams
WS City Ord.13.2(c) Overgrown Yard
IPMC 304.7 Roofs and Drainage
Note: The Respondent was present.
Ms. Sanchez, Code Enforcement Specialist, Winter Springs Police
Department introduced the case, offered testimony on the procedures
of notice and the violation, and showed photos from the "Presentation."
Ms. Sanchez recommended a compliance date of February 28, 2022 and
a two-hundred and fifty dollar ($2SO) per day fine if this was not met.
Mr. Jeff Williams, 700 Cottontail Court, Winter Springs offered testimony
regarding contractor issues, admitted to the violations, and asked for at
least 90 days to try to correct the situation.
Discussion followed on necessary time and the Board asked if six (6)
months would be sufficient time to remedy the situation. Mr. Williams
was confident that six (6) months would be sufficient.
"I MOVE TO FIND THAT BASED ON THE TESTIMONY PRESENTED AND
ADMISSIONS OFTHE RESPONDENT THAT WE MAKEA FINDING OF FACT
THE RESPONDENT HAS VIOLATED CITY CODE, WINTER SPRINGS CITY
ORDINANCE 13-2(C) OVERGROWN YARD AND IPMC 304.7 ROOFS AND
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DRAINAGE AND THAT WE GIVE THE RESPONDENT SIX (6) MONTHS,
UNTILAUGUST28,2022,TO CORRECTTHE VIOLATION. IN THE EVENTTHE
RESPONDENT FAILS TO COMPLY BY THIS DATE A FINE IN THE AMOUNT
OF TWO HUNDERED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($250.00) A DAY SHALL BE
IMPOSED FOR EACH DAY THE VIOLATION CONTI N U ES TH EREAFTER."
MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON KAPROW. SECONDED BY BOARD
MEMBER ROBINSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: GILDEA (AYE); ROBINSON (AYE); BURNS (AYE); PARSONS (AYE);
THOMSON (AYE); KAPROW (AYE); CRISWELL (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS— NON-COMPLIANCE CASES
600. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
700. Not Used
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Criswell adjourned the meeting at 6: 42 PM
RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2022 Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting.
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TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Tom Vagnini called to order the Thursday, February 24, 2022
Workshop of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee at 5:17 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building
(City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Tom Vagnini, present
Vice-Chairperson Ellen Paul, present
Committee Member Terri Bivona, present
Committee Member Skip Arok, present
Committee Member Sandy Scholl, present
Assistant to the City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
No changes were made to the Agenda.
Chairperson Tom Vagnini began the Workshop by giving a brief overview of
the responsibility and the area the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Advisory Committee has opinion over for those in attendance.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Vagnini opened "Public Input".
No one spoke.
Chairperson Vagnini closed "Public Input"
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Strategic Five Year Planning Session
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Chairperson Vagnini gave a brief overview of the purpose of the Workshop and
gave example of past projects that would need this sort of Workshop to budget
appropriately for the neighborhood.The Committee and Staff encouraged the
public to give their opinion and ideas. Committee Member Arok explained and
broke down the Budget for the audience. Questions involving the loan and
capital payoff within the budget were asked of Staff. Committee Member
Bivona spoke regarding lighting cost and age of the factures as a topic for Staff
to look into.
Mrs. Connie Gatlin, 7404 Winding Stream Court, Winter Springs, Florida 32708
suggested getting in contact with Duke Energy about the lighting and looking
into changing the lighting over to LEDs. Additionally suggested lifting the
canopy on Live Oaks.
Mr. Kurt Miericke, 7820 Seneca Blvd, Winter Springs, Florida 32708, President
of Tuskawilla Homeowner Association gave further inquiries about the loan
balance.
Mr. Jim Van Kleunen, 7208 Cheetah Trail, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 asked
about the budget and expenditures and how they are shared. Committee
Member Arok gave further information for Mr. Van Kleunen regarding the
budget and rate increases. Mr. Van Kleunen gave suggestion to replace the
dead grass with rock instead of more grass and to get the garden club to give
input on plants for the area. Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager,
Operations Department gave an update on the tree replacement process and
progress and how the City is trying to move to sustainable landscape.
Chairperson Vagnini spoke regarding the garden club and thanked Mr.
Maddox on his knowledge, ability and background with understanding
landscape.
Mrs. Casey Howard, Deputy City Manager, Operations Department relayed an
idea that the City is in the process of doing with a Tree farm to have an in-house
grower and rehab facility. Mr. Maddox gave further information regarding the
planned City tree farm. Continuing, Chairperson Vagnini asked questions
regarding the landscape contact and the process on increasing the rate within
the Tuscawilla District area. City Manager Shawn Boyle gave some
backgrounding regarding the process on how to increase the rate. The
Committee asked the city to look into increasing the rate and the legal process
that accompanies the increase.
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Mrs. Jean Gray, 7390 Ayerwood Court, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 asked for
clarification of the roll of the Committee in difference to other organizations.
More specifically regarding the lighting and whom is responsible for
replacement. Staff relayed the citizens can call and report but that it is the
City's responsibility to notify Duke Energy of any problems or replacement
needed.
Mrs. Carolyn Gray, 7390 Ayerwood Court, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 relayed
that several of the light poles do not have numbers for reporting.
Mr. Van Kleunen further expressed the thought that the City's priority should
be the landscape on Winter Springs Blvd. Mr. Maddox gave an update on the
tree removal and replacement of the diseased trees.
Mr. Roy Berglund, 7207 Trotwood Blvd, Winter Springs, Florida 32708 relayed
the Trotwood entrance being overgrown and wants to get it improved. Mr.
Berglund additionally gave the suggestion of looking into solar farm for the
City. Staff relayed the City already spoke with Duke and they require 200+ acres
and the City does not have that type of acreage at this time.
Continuing, further questions circled back to the budget and who configures
the City's budget. As well as the way the City helps try and inform its citizen
Mrs. Laura Leigh Wood, 773 Sybilwood Circle, Winter Springs, Florida 32708
expressed her support and understanding of a cost increase.
Conversation continued regarding fountain expenses, "the CAP" related to the
budget and lighting again with background given for the audience on the
fountains, how much of an increase could happen before needing to go
through the legal process and the lighting issues being brought before the
Commission. Deputy City Manager Howard relayed the next step for the
Committee after this workshop and howthe process would go if rate increase
was the way the Committee wanted to go.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Vagnini opened "Public Input".
No one spoke.
Chairperson Vagnini closed "Public Input"
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Vagnini adjourned the Workshop at 6:46 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANTTO THE CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2022 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee.
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