HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 01 11 Consent 303 - Approval of Minutes from the December 14, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSION
Incorporated REGULAR MEETING
1959
MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020 AT 6:30 PM
CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
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.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Beautification Proclamation
Mayor Lacey presented a proclamation of appreciation to Ms. Joan Koski-
Jones for her efforts to keep our roadways clean.
101) Winter Springs Cross Country State Champions Proclamation
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) Water/Wastewater Construction Update
Mr. Rob Nicholas, Veolia and Mr. Todd Petrie, Veolia, provided a construction
update for water/wastewater. The following six (6) major projects were noted:
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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.
5. 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.
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Current Economic and Community Development Projects
Summary
• Cover Page
• Projects Summary
201) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting
• Cover Page
• Press Release
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Mark Gordon, 924 Oak Forest Circle, Winter Springs, representing the Oak
Forest Lake Homeowners Association thanked the Commission and City Staff
for theirworkon 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Surplus Assets
• Surplus List
No discussion.
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301) Award Contract for WTP No 1 HSPS Suction Piping
Replacement RFP 06-20 LR
• Cover Page -t`.
• RFP 06-20 LR Proposal #1 SAWCROSS_RFP #06-20 LR_REFERNCE
PACKAGE-FINAL -
• RFP 06-20 LR Proposal #2 Warton-Smith WTP No. l HSPS FINAL
• RFP 06-20 LR Proposal #3 Intercounty Engineering Inc "
• RFP 06-20 LR Proposal #4 McMahon Consturction Co Bid - 110620 Winter
Springs WTP 1 HSPS Suction Piping Replacement - Bid Documents -
• RFP 06-20 LR Proposal #5 SanPik_WTP No. l HSPS Suction Piping
Replacement-Bid Proposal Submission-PDF COPY
• RFP 06-20 LR Bid Tab #1 SAWCROSS_RFP #06-20 LR_BID PRICING
DOCUMENTS-FINAL
• RFP 06-20 LR Bid Tab #2 Whaton-Smith �
• RFP 06-20 LR Bid Tab #3 Intercounty Engineering Inc Bid Tabulation
• RFP 06-20 LR Bid Tab #4 McMahon Construction Co - 110620 Winter
Springs WTP 1 HSPS Suction Piping Replacement - Bid Bond and
Pricing -
• RFP 06-20 LR Bid Tab #5 SanPik_ WTP No. l HSPS Suction Piping
Replacement-Bid Pricing Documents-PDF COPY
• RFP 06-20 LR Committee Ranking Summary
• RFP 06-20 LR Committe Review Scoring Tabulation
No discussion.
302) Authorization for the City Manager to purchase two (2) electric
vehicles.
• Cover Page
Discussion on recalls of certain electric vehicles, warranties, locations and
costs of charging stations, and potentially working with Town Center tenants
and developers to install charging stations in additional locations such as
throughout the Town Center, the new parking lot, and requiring installation at
new developments.
- Discussion on fees - app charges users
- Advertising (wraps)
303) Winter Springs Defined Pension Plan Assumed Rate Of Return
Modification
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• Cover Page
No discussion.
304) Minutes from the Monday, November 16, 2020 City Commission
Regular Meeting
• Minutes
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)Waste Pro Contract Extension
• Cover Page -
• Waste Pro Fifth Addendum to Solid Waste Agreement
• Ordinance 2020-09 Adopt Solid Waste Franchise FIFTH Addendum
Attorney Carganese 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.
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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) Deputy Mayor Nomination
• Cover Page
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
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"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) Appointment Opportunities for City Boards and Committees
• Cover Page
"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.
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"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) City Manager Shawn Boyle
• 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
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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) Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon
• Complimented the Winter Wonderland of Lights and all involved and
noted he thought it was better than the parade.
604) Deputy Mayor/Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson
• 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) Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale
• 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) Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott
• 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 nextyear.
• 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.
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607) Mayor Charles Lacey
• Wished everyone a Merry Christmas
608) Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton
• 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.
PUBLIC INPUT
Ms. Loretto Ames, 750 Third Street, Winter Springs wished everyone a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Charles Lacey adjourned the meeting at 8:29 P.M.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR CHARLES LACEY
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the .2020 City Commission Regular Meeting.