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Home My WebLink About2021 02 08 Consent 302 - Minutes from the Monday, January 25, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSION 'n`� TRa 1959 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 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, January 25, 2020 of the City Commission to order 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 Charles Lacey, present Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present Commissioner Matt Benton, present Commissioner Kevin Cannon, present Commissioner TiAnna Hale, present via telephone Commissioner Rob Elliott, present City Manager Shawn Boyle, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Monsignor John Bluett offered the invocation. The agenda was adopted without changes. Commissioner Cannon noted that he would like to pull Item 300 for discussion. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100)Current Projects Update Presentation Mr. Rob Nicholas, Veolia addressed common questions being asked by residents 1. Why are repairs needed and what is being done? a. Mr. Nicholas noted the age of the plant, fifty (50) years old, and a number of issues which had been discovered once work began. Among these issues was sand, broken aeration piping due to rags and other debris, and rusted/broken parts. Mr. Nicholas explained the plant had to be taken offline, drained, and cleared to start making necessary repairs. Mr. Nicholas then detailed the repairs being made, including the installation of 56 air headers which would be installed the next day. 2. Why unexpected problems, odors, & issues a. Mr. Nicholas noted that many issues arise when items that should not be flushed end up in the plant and create a "fatberg" which creates blockages. To deal with this specific issue, Mr. Nicholas noted the installation of new screen filters which would be ready to go once the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUAPY 2S, 2021 1 PAGE 2 OF 112 plant was back online. Other issues which were discussed were air line failures and dying bacteria. Mr. Nicholas stressed how rare an air line failure is and also noted the use of a diver in the plant, also rarely done, to further address issues. 3. What is the repair schedule? a. Referencing a timeline in the presentation, Mr. Nicholas explained that the current work at the West Plant would be finished and then staff would meet and reevaluate next steps to avoid a reoccurrence in future work. 4. What is causing the smell and when will it stop? a. Mr. Nicholas distinguished between normal wastewater treatment plant odors, impacted by time of day, humidity, wind, and operations, and construction related odors, described as those coming from or caused by the reject pond, dewatering, and the die-off of bacteria. Continuing, Mr. Nicholas noted that the East Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced similar issues about a year ago which was addressed, and further noted that odor monitoring technology was being brought in to help determine next steps. S. Why is reclaimed water off? a. Mr. Nicholas explained that reuse water could only be provided when it meets a certain standard for turbidity and currently, although close, the water from the plant was not at that standard. A photograph was shown of water from the plant and Mr. Nicholas expressed hope that the reuse water would be back on in the next day or two. 6. When will new plants be built? a. Mr. Nicholas noted that the master plan was already completed, priority repairs were currently underway to allow the facilities to be operational through the construction of new plants. Continuing, he explained that a facilities plan must be completed, an engineer must be hired and complete a rate study, public hearing requirements must be met, and then design and going after state financing would follow before moving to the first phase of construction. Mr. Nicholas expressed hope that state financing could be pursued and secured by the start of next year. Ms. Donna Kittell, S08 Osprey Lane, Winter Springs was invited to speak as a representative of her Homeowners Association. Ms. Kittell asked about the restoration of the ecosystem, shared concerns about any residual material in the reclaimed water once it was turned back on, the odor, Veolia's environmental record, and impacts on property value. Ms. Kittell then asked how the community could assist the City to ensure this doesn't reoccur. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETING I MONDAY, JANUAPY 2S, 2021 1 PAGE 3 OF 11 3 Mr. Nicholas responded that the state would issue approvals to resume the provision of reclaimed once the water was at the proper levels and that a flushing plan would be required. Mr. Nicholas also reiterated the utilization of odor monitoring technology and commented that the plant was recovering, treating water, and odor levels should return to normal within a short time. Ms. Kittell shared further concerns about the source of the lingering odor, inconsistent delivery of notice letters, and expressed interest in seeing any report produced by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Manager Boyle commented that he believed the odor was generally dissipating but that odors may be stronger at times due to more frequent use of the belt press. Manager Boyle then went on to address some of the questions and concerns brought up. Manager Boyle noted that there is still a wildlife presence on the property, shared that he was working with FDEP and the landowner and hoped to have a solution to present in February. Itwas also mentioned thatthe landownerwas not in favor of the public continuing to access the property. Discussion followed on new odor control technologies, acting quickly and safely, and expediting processes to address resident concerns and any possible future issues. Regarding the restoration of fish and following conversations with the landowner, Manager Boyle conveyed that this was not the landowner's priority. Discussion followed on the processthat had to be followed. Mr. Nicholas commented that the process is standardized and noted that the expedited hiring of an engineer and completion of a facilities plan would speed up the process. Manager Boyle addressed concerns expressed about Veolia building a plant, noting that Veolia does not build plants, they only operate the plants. Continuing, he noted that an open bid process was currently out on the street and that responses would come before the Commission. Addressing questions about the timeline for resuming operations of the plant and stopping future discharges, Mr. Petrie and Mr. Nicholas explained that aerators would be installed the next day and it would then take two to three (2-3) weeks to have the plant resume operations due to the biological processes. Mr. Nicholas also explained that the line that was part of the discharge had been plugged to prevent a similar situation. Manager Boyle committed to sharing all reports and information received from FDEP in a timely matter with the Commission and residents. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUARY 2S, 2021 1 PAGE 4 OF 114 PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Chandrasheykar Ayyalaraju, 677 Contravest Lane, Winter Springs announced the Health for Humanity Yogathon happening January 16-31, 2021, explained the history of the event, thanked the Mayor for issuing a proclamation, and encouraged community members to participate in the Yogathon. Mr. Andrew Koberlein, 643 Nighthawk Circle, Winter Springs asked when formal documentation detailing what was in the discharged water would be available and asked if the overflow event was an accident or malfeasance. Ms. Carol Seibert, 640 Nighthawk Circle, Winter Springs shared concerns aboutyards dying and asked if the City would be providing a refund of any kind to those who have to use potable water while reclaimed water is unavailable. Ms. Juanita Blumberg, 747 Bear Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs noted she has not had problems with her well water, asked who was responsible for plant maintenance, and wondered how the plants were allowed to get to their current state. Manager Boyle reaffirmed that the City nor Veolia ever intended for the water in question to leave the plant and confirmed thatthe discharge to the private pond was accidental, occurring due to a bypass.Addressing other questions that had come up, Manager Boyle noted the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is working with the City to determine what was in the water and that any report would be available once it was received by the City. Trace ammonia and chlorine were known to be detected, but Manager Boyle said a final report would be issued and would detail what was in the water and what levels were present. Regarding the plants, Manager Boyle explained that the City owns the facilities and Veolia is the contractor that operates the plant. CONSENT AGENDA 300)Authorization to enter Electric Vehicle Site Host Agreement with Duke Energy FL and Park & Plug Program. Cover Page Park and Plug Site Host Agreement Commissioner Cannon shared concerns about the absence of listed sites on the contract. Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department noted that City Hall, the newer Town Center Parking Lot, and Central Winds Park near the CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 1 PAGE 5 OF 11 5 new trailhead were the sites being considered. Continuing, Mr. Schmidt noted that Duke Energy still needed to assess the feasibility of these proposed sites. Further discussion followed on the proposed sites, concerns of usage potential, the requirement that charging stations be placed on City-owned property, the incorporation of charging station installation for new construction, and engaging businesses to install charging stations in other locations. In response to questions about costs to the City, Mr. Schmidt noted that installation was covered by Duke and that the City was only charged for the electricity used. 301) Purchase of Five (5) Ford F150 Trucks Funded by the CARES Act. Cover Page'-) COWS Declaration of Civil Emergency COWS EO 2020-01 Enforcement of COVID19 County EO 2020-06 PO 21-339 Prestige Ford Duval Ford Response to Available Trucks Peacock Ford was non-Responsive to Request No discussion. 302)Purchase of new infrastructure server appliances and backup system funded by the CARES Act Cover Page No discussion. 303) Minutes of the Monday, January 11, 2020 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion. "MOTION TO ACCEPT CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETINC I MONDAY, JANUARY 2S, 2021 1 PACE 6 OF 11 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400)Creation of Little Lake Howell (Lake Tuskawilla) Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) Cover Page Ordinance 2021-01 Little Lake Howell MSBU Interlocal w Winter Springs-Lake Howell-Tuskawilla Lake-Draft LLH Mailed Notice 12-31 Final LLH Published Notice Attorney Garganese confirmed that the Interlocal Agreement could be approved separately from the ordinance. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2021-01 by title only. Ms. Maria Sonksen, Director, Finance Department was available for questions. Mayor Lacey opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. No one spoke. Mayor Lacey closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. "MOTION TO APPROVE ORDNINACE 2021-01 ON FIRST READING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PEGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUAPY 2S, 2021 1 PACE 7 OF 117 COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA 500)Non-Binding Preliminary Review for Hickory Grove. Cover Page 01 -Cover and Application 02-ALTANSPS Land Title Survey 04 -Building Elevations 03 -2020.12.03 WSTC CONCEPT SITE PLAN 05-School Impact Analysis Hickory Grove Presentation Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department briefly reviewed the site and informed the Commission that no action was required on the item. Mr. Dwight Saathoff and Mr. Jose Chaves were introduced to present their proposed project. Mr. Saathoff presented the proposed Hickory Grove Neighborhood, and noted he would welcome input to be considered as plans continue to progress. Mr. Saathoff then reviewed the project site, known commonly as the Blumberg site, and reviewed the history of acquisitions and easements provided by the Blumbergs, land use designations, and the history of the Town Center. Mr. Saathoff presented the proposed site plan, traffic analysis, and school capacity and noted that he envisioned a timeline of two to three years for completion. Mayor Lacey asked if Mr. Saathoff was aware of the Arbor Ordinance and potential fees that would be incurred. Mr. Saathoff confirmed he was aware of the ordinance, mentioned an estimated fourteen (14) specimen trees on the property, and noted his effort in previous projects to preserve and work around trees. 501)Appointment Opportunities for City Boards and Committees Cover Page "MOTION TO APPOINT BRIAN K. MASHBURN TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUARY 2S, 2021 1 PACE 8 OF 11 8 VOTE: COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO REAPPOINT LORETTA AMES TO THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIOENR ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. "MOTION TO ACCEPT MEGHAN GEIST TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON: AYE COMMISSIOENR HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS 600)City Manager Shawn Boyle • Apologized for a lack of communication and pledged to get better • Introduced Mr. Dale Smith, the new professional engineer serving as Public Works and Utilities Director. • Noted efforts under way to reorganize city departments and operations over the next thirty to sixty days and asked for patience as this occurred. Manager Boyle confirmed that changes would be communicated to the Commission. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETINC I MONDAY, JANUARY 2S, 2021 1 PACE 9 OF 11 9 601)City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602)City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603)Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • No report 604)Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott • Suggested the City Clerk reach out to all faith organizations in Winter Springs inviting them to offer the Invocation. "MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING THROUGH THE SECOND PUBLIC INPUT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Invited Mr. Christopher Caudle to speak on the Community Work Day initiative. o Mr. Christopher Caudle, 5439AIbert Drive, Winter Park of New Covenant Anglican Church spoke about efforts to reach out to fifteen (1S) churches to gauge interest in organizing people to help neighbors. Mr. Caudle noted that many are struggling due to the pandemic and hoped the City could connect those in need with those willing to assist. 605)Mayor Charles Lacey • No report 606)Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton • Asked for an update on the review of the Comprehensive Plan. o Mr. Schmidt noted that staff recently finished working with the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and that the City Attorney's Office was now reviewing proposed changes. Mr. Schmidt said that proposed changes would be brought to the Commission in the next thirty to sixty days. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2021 1 PACE 10 OF 11 10 607)Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Let Commission know that will be attending February 8-9 groundbreaking ceremony in Apopka to have discussions with the St. Johns River Water Management District. Continuing, he noted a pilot program to utilize smart irrigation meters and asked consent to explore that possibility more as it could be beneficial to the City. • Thanked everyone involved in remedying issues with the Wastewater Treatment Plant and encouraged expedited solutions whenever possible. Commissioner Cannon noted that he believed there was no advantage to moving slowly. • Encouraged the use of email to communicate important information to residents and, if possible, a Reverse 911 line. 608) Deputy Mayor/Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson • Noted going to see the progress being made at Ranchlands Park and commented on the great work done by Parks and Recreation and Public Works staff. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Kenneth Spalthoff, 337 Wooded Vine Drive, Winter Springs shared positive comments about the City being made on social media. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Charles Lacey adjourned the meeting at 8:48 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK APPROVED: MAYOR CHARLES LACEY NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 12021 City Commission Regular Meeting. CITY COMMISSION MINUTESI PECULAP MEETING I MONDAY, JANUAPY 2S, 2021 1 PAGE 11 OF 11 11 Christian Gowan From: Chandrasekhar Ayyalaraju <ayyalaraj@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:16 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: [BULK] Public Input for City Commission Meeting - 01/25/2021 Attachments: HSS-Civic Engagement_COVID19_Infographic_Partly Image.pdf; HSS COVID Letter.pdf; Mayor_Readout.pdf Importance: Low EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] Hi, My name is Chandrasekhar Ayyalaraju and I am a resident of Winter Springs. I would like to add this to the agenda as Public Input for the upcoming commission meeting on 25th Jan, 2021. Please find my written comment on that and would appreciate it if you can provide a couple of minutes to talk during the meeting. Please find some attachments also for reference and readout to the Mayor/Commission members after our presentation. Name: Chandrasekhar Ayyalaraju Address: 617 Contravest Ln, Winter Springs, FL 32708 Phone Number: 901-338-6035 Agenda Item: Health for Humanity Yogathon 2021 Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA(HSS)announces the Fifteenth annual"Health for Humanity Yogathon" or"Surya Namaskar Yajna". The 16-day event aims to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body,mind, and spirit. Sutya Namaskar integrates simple Yoga postures in 10-steps that, along with easy breathing technique,can provide immense health benefits to both the body and the mind. HSS initiated this health awareness project in 2006. Since its inception,participants from 40 states actively took part via various Yoga Centers,community organizations, schools and colleges regardless of individual faiths and beliefs,have participated and collectively performed over 4 million Surya Namaskars. Community leaders and many elected officials across the nation have appreciated this initiative and encouraged their residents to participate and gain the benefits of an overall healthy lifestyle. This year, as pandemic is affecting our lives in big way,keeping our health,body and mind in balance is very much required to overcome stress coming in families.HSS invites community groups,Yoga centers, students,and individuals to learn and participate in Health for Humanity Yogathon.This program is open to people of all ages,gender, and races. 1 12 AHindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, INC. RESFCNSE70 Sawa ssAn IRS Section 5+0I(c)(3)Taxc-Exempt Charitable Organization C OVID 19 (Service) to REPORT-JUN 2nD Humanity HSS - NATION WIDE DDVID 19 Relief Activities (Par-tnered with S ewrra International U ,0 426 F+m352 i M 2 IO 4 9 DRGANIZA1101I S. Fire, Police,SERVED VOLUNTEERS CU LLABORATEa 44 625 0100+ 198F c MASKS D1STRIBUIED CMTS q b%4%4%% 27 _ . 000+ STll1E¢ C% �� 45, W_ FAMILIES SERVED WIN 't,c) oil #Nook, w Orlando` FL - 3000 meals has been served to first responders in association with Indian American _ Provided lunch to first responders for Oviedo Police Department Business Association of Orlando - Served lunch to Casselberry Police - Donated 500 masks to pharmacists and 50 Department masks to senior citizens - Provided 100 PPE (Personal Protection - Donated 12,000 masks to first responders in Equipment) to Oviedo Mayor to distribute to association with IABA Para-medical staff and first responders nation'sHSS,the -st Hindu-American Hindu-Americanorganization, • . - education programfor •13 Americans of • 220 branches nationwide. For more • • www.hssus.org Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA Inc. HSS An IR5 Section 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Chantab/e Organization 101h August, 2020 Mr. Charles Lacey Mayor, Winter Springs, FL Dear Mr. Mayor, I am writing on behalf of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. ("HSS" or the Hindu Service Society), a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt charitable organization. HSS promotes self-discipline, self-confidence, and a spirit of selfless service for humanity through its structured values-based education program for Hindu children and adults. Currently, HSS operates 220 chapters in 32 states nationwide, including 8 branches in FL. Our local branch is happening at Chinmaya Mission, Casselberry. Since the middle of March, the entire world, including the United States, has faced the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19. With locally declared emergencies, all businesses and activities were grounded. Our members consider this challenging time as a time to offer services and help in the surrounding community and for first responders and healthcare professionals. HSS trains its volunteers to conduct regular social service projects-in their cities and counties. This training came in handy, and in no time, all our volunteers planned activities that could be carried out while observing the new norms of social distancing and other CDC-suggested practices. Our volunteers in various communities worked in groups to feed needy and homeless people, support senior citizens, supply groceries to the needy, make PPEs, provide meals and PPE to first responders, and did fundraising for food pantries and local relief organizations. They also collaborated with and brought together several other organizations to multiply these efforts and help. We are humbled and grateful that we could help our neighborhoods and needy people in the community. We are enclosing a one-page report with this communication that includes our organizational efforts across the nation and our local contribution in COVID-19 relief. We will be ready to help our community for any similar future situation. Please let us know if there is any need. Please contact us if you have questions or would like to have an in-person meeting either in your office or via online conference systems such as Zoom or Google Meet. Sincerely yours, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. Chandrasekhar Ayyalaraju, Regional Co-Director 121 Hawthorne Court, Rockaway, NJ 07866 • Tele/Fax: (973) 860-2HSS • Email: vyavastha@hssus.org www.hssus.org 14 Christian Gowan From: Martin, Richard <richard j.martin@siemens.com> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2021 8:29 AM To: _City Clerk Department Cc: richardj.martin@siemens-energy.com Subject: Public Input for Winter Springs City Commission Regular Meeting on 1/25/2021 EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] Dear Winter Springs City Commission, I respectfully ask that you review the recent events from the sewage/treated water excursion from Waste Water Treatment Plant 1 (WWTP1). Specifically: 1. Was it sewage or some form of treated water that was discharged into the lake near WWTP1? 2. If the discharge was treated, was it treated to the level suitable for the reclaimed water system and percolation ponds or to some lesser level? 3. It seems that still a lot of smell is emanating from WWTP1, when is that expected to subside? 4. 1 live in the Highlands subdivision.The water being discharged to the percolation pond there is extremely foul smelling. This is unusual. Why does it smell so bad? Is this water not treated to the same level as what is typically discharged to the percolation ponds? 5. Is the water discharged to the Highlands percolation ponds outside of the limits that is typically discharged? If so, what Are the effects on the pond and aquifer?What is the remedial plan if required. Richard Martin 627 Ryan Ct. Winter Springs, FL 32708 321 230 4155 i 15 Christian Gowan From: Dmkny54 <dmkny54@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 12:59 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: re: questions to address in the commissioners meetings EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] No To the Commissioners, My name is Donna Kittell. I live at 508 Osprey Lane, Greenspointe HOA, in the Highlands. I am a HOA board member for Greenspointe. I will be attending the meeting on Monday. My concerns are: 1)We have a pervasive, offensive odor in our neighborhoods, homes, and vehicles since the dumping of 15000 gallons of limited treated sewage water in Lake Audubon in the Highlands on December 31,2020. This resulted in a fish kill. There were complaints made by multiple neighbors from November into December to the departments in the Winter Springs government. This dumping of excess limited treated sewage water has adversely affected the ecosystem as evidenced by the decrease in bird, reptile and mammal populations. The insect population are also potentially impacted. It has also affected our property values. Please provide the timeline and details on how these issues will be addressed specifically the management of the odor, revitalization of the ecosystem, as well as compensation of home owners for fees resulting from usage of potable water in irrigation. In addition to this, please provide information on how homeowners as stakeholders will be involved and kept informed of this process including the choice of contractors. 2)When will our irrigation system be reconnected?We have been without irrigation for several weeks. We have been using potable water instead of reclaimed water which is a waste of fresh water and costly to the residents. We realize that this is a result of the cleaning of the water treatment plant. However, we were not notified by mail or public message boards, and are entitled as taxpayers to be aware of the timeline for these services. When will we be compensated for water costs as a result of this disconnect? 3)Why did the commissioners hire a water treatment company that has a poor environmental record? This company was an integral part of the water disaster in Flint Michigan and the company failed miserably. How can we as stakeholders have confidence in this company's ability to address the effects of their water treatment process. 4)Why were the water treatment plants on the West side of Winter Springs upgraded and updated in 2010 but not the plant on the east side. It took ten years for the east water treatment plant to receive only a cleaning not an upgrade or update. Please inform us of the current facts on this issue. The eastside residents pay the same taxes for services from Winter Springs as residents on the west side? I expect the Council to respond to my questions at the Commissioner's meeting on January 25, 2021. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, Donna Kittell 508 Osprey Lane Greenspoint HOA 16 Christian Gowan From: Dmkny54 <dmkny54@aol.com> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 1:54 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Re: correction on questions for tonite's meeting. EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] On question number four I mistakenly reversed my East for my West directions on the water treatment plants. The question should read as follows: 4)why were the water treatment plants on the east side of Winter Springs upgraded and updated in 2010 but not the plant on the west side? It took 10 years for the west water treatment plant to receive only a cleaning not an upgrade or update. Please inform us of the current facts on this issue.The west side residents pay the same taxes for services from Winter Springs as residents on the east side! Thank you for correcting this before the meeting. Donna Kittell 508 Osprey Lane Greenspointe HOA 17 Christian Gowan From: Bernie Brown <happyheartsranch@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday,January 24, 2021 2:06 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Questions for commission meeting EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] I live at 510 Spoonbill Court and I will be at the meeting on Monday. #1 When will the city release the water analysis report by the Environmental Protection Agency of the water sample taken from the lake? #2 1 was told by Mike Maximenko that the City Manager is ultimately responsible for water treatment project. Please confirm that Shawn Boyle is in charge. #3 1 was also told by Mr. Maximenko that this project has been subcontracted to the Veolia Company. This is the same company that settled a 22.8 million dollar lawsuit in 2019 with the city of Plymouth for its part in the sewage main breaks. How and by whom was this decision made? Thankyou. Bernice Muroski-Brown "It's not about you......The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren Sent from my mobile device i 18 •o AT&T 2:35 PM 45% ■ Done Will the city take responsibility to repair the damage caused to the pond . Restore the pond with fish so the wildlife and bird population returns. Greenspointe subdivision street names were named after the birds in the pond in the 80's White Ibis Spoonbill Anhinga Ibis Nighthawk Osprey These names go back to the 80's Your mistake. . . . .take responsibility for the 40 years of life in the pond you 've ended . Laurie Ten neson 628 Nighthawk Circle a E/j 19 Christian Gowan From: Eva Marie Everson <pennhnd@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2021 2:51 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Question for the Monday Night meeting EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] Hello! I am from Greenspointe and live in front of the pond. What can we do as a community to assure this fish kill never happens again? How can we work together to assure healthy water, etc? Eva Marie Everson 504 Spoonbill Court i 20 Christian Gowan From: Jackie Stemmler <jackiestemmler@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday,January 24, 2021 2:57 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Monday meeting EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] How will the lake be replenished with the fish that were killed? Our environment should be put back to its pre-loss condition prior to this mess. Jackie stemmler 634 nighthawk circle Sent from my Phone i 21 Christian Gowan From: Jackie Stemmler <jackiestemmler@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday,January 24, 2021 2:43 PM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Monday meeting EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] How are the residents going to be reimbursed for the water we are not able to use? Jackie stemmler 634 nighthawk circle Sent from my Phone i 22 Christian Gowan From: Sheri Stearns <shootinsheri986@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 11:39 AM To: _City Clerk Department Subject: Lake Audubon restoration EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] To Whom It May Concern, We in the Greenspointe community located in The Highlands neighborhood in Winter Springs are deeply concerned about the foul odors and toxins in our air since the recent fish kill at Lake Audubon on the former W.S. golf course. We are worried about the lasting effects of the reclaimed water leaching into the ground and causing problems for years to come, if not forever. The stench in our neighborhood is so strong at times that many residents including myself have become sick from it. Most of the beautiful birds in Greenspointe are no longer here. We would like to know exactly what is being done to restore Lake Audubon, and what is being done to prevent this from ever happening again. Thank you, Sheri Stearns, Pres, Greenspointe HOA 659 Nighthawk Cir, Winter Springs, Fl 407-592-0751 i 23