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Home My WebLink About2021 04 12 Consent 303 - Minutes of the March 22, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting CITY COMMISSION rn�orporac59 195P E G U LA R MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson called the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 22, 2021 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: 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 AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100) New Wastewater Plant Presentation March Commission Presentation - New WWTP Mr. Rob Nicholas, Veolia, presented on upcoming decisions related to a new wastewater plant, showed a schedule and noted the City was currently finalizing a facility plan and preparing to do a rate study. Mr. Nicholas noted thatthe Commission had the procurement of a preliminary engineer on the Consent Agenda. Continuing, Mr. Nicholas presented several site decision options and noted that the existing plants must be kept running. A sequencing plan was presented to show efforts to avoid issues and control odors. Mr. Nicholas noted that preliminary engineering reports on potential lift station replacement, reuse expansion, and increasing pressure would help inform decisions going forward. Mr. Dale Smith, Director, Public Works and Utilities noted that Veolia is not involved in construction and they would only be partners in operating the plants. Manager Boyle noted that this process would be an advertised, public bid process in accordance with state statutes that would likely draw many national firms. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I RECULAR MEETINC I MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 2 OF 132 101) Best Foot Forward Presentation Best Foot Forward Presentation Mr. Christopher Schmidt, Director, Community Development Department introduced Ms. Emily Hanna, Executive Director, Bike Walk Central Florida to discuss Best Foot Forward. Ms. Hanna reviewed the mission, partnerships, and projects that the organization has completed, noted a report listing the Orlando area as the most dangerous Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), and reviewed low-cost engineering changes identified through observation, data collection efforts, crosswalk audits, and online resources. Discussion followed on the involvement of the Winter Springs Police Department. Chief Chris Deisler, Winter Springs Police Department noted the agency had participated with Best Foot Forward previously and that they planned to remain actively involved with the program. Further discussion followed on the possibility of expanding the focus of the program to look at enforcement on bike trails and the possibility of interactive education experiences. 102)Stormwater Action Plan Presentation Stormwater Action Plan Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Kevin Monser, Stormwater Manager, Community Development Department presented on the Stormwater Action Plan. Mr. Schmidt reviewed permit inspection requirements and noted the City was in compliance with MS4 permit requirements. Continuing, Mr. Schmidt showed City pollution control boxes, major outfalls, grass swales, inlets and catch basins, and outfall structures and noted the City's utilization of GIS for asset management. Mr. Monser discussed projects that have been completed by the City stormwater team. Mr. Schmidt noted that in the future, equipment may come before the Commission to increase efficiency and allow for even more to be done. Manager Boyle noted previous discussions about comprehensive reviews of departments and assessing needs and commended the stormwater team. Further discussion followed on the savings achieved by doing this work in-house and other projects happening around the City. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I RECULAR MEETINC I MON DAY, MARCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 3 OF 13 3 103)Senior Center Reopening Plan Ms. Casey Howard, Director, Operations Department reviewed Senior Center renovations and detailed fluid plans for reopening. Ms. Howard noted that staff was in constant communication with Seminole County and State officials and noted that a Phase 1 opening was slated for mid-April. Ms. Howard noted that Senior Center Manager Julie Trujillo had been in contact with the Senior Center Association and that a reopening would include limited capacity, and free swim time slots and noted that safety remained the primary concern. Ms. Trujillo showed photos of work completed over the last year at the Senior Center. Further discussion followed on coordination with instructors, in-house renovations, and safety measures that would be in place upon reopening. The Commission complimented the great work and renovations done at the Senior Center ADD ON 1041 Update on Marketplace Project Mr. Schmidt noted previous approval of the Winter Springs Marketplace project, requirements for certain studies related to endangered species, and noted that no bald eagles were noted on the site. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Employee Service Awards This item was not discussed. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Jim Thompson, 931 Ginnie Way, Winter Springs noted he had lived in Winter Springs 23 years, seen lots of change, noted involvement during Blake Apartments project and that he thought the current Commission was doing a great job. Rowa//s, 7232 Orange Ave, Winter Springs asked about a lot clearing that was happening near his house, noted he had seen no signs, and asked if he was allowed to cut trees without a permit. Discussion followed with Mr. Schmidt noting that Code Enforcement was aware of this issue and he explained that no application was active on this site to his knowledge. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETINC I MONDAY, MAPCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 4 OF 134 Further discussion followed on the possibility of a stop-work order being issued and Attorney Garganese noted that this was theoretically possible under the tree ordinance. Mr. Phillip Kaprow, 7005Antelope Trail, Winter Springs noted that the Oviedo-Winter Springs Capitol Connection Trip was occurring and asked if any Commissioners were interested in attending. Mr. Kaprow also mentioned recent bylaw changes, which now allowed governing bodies to determine attendees as ex-officio members. Discussion followed about previous attendance and handicap accessibility. Mr. Maurice Kaprow, PO Box 795233, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for their work and noted his long attendance at Commission meetings and his involvement on City Boards. Mr. Kaprow discussed changes over the years and said he believed the Commission listened to residents and this Commission has been addressing residents concerns. Lastly, Mr. Kaprow asked everyone to pull together and back the Commissioners or run in the next election. Mr. Ken Spalthoff,337 Wooded Vine Drive, Winter Springs, agreed with Rabbi Kaprow, - congratulated Winter Springs on their report card (A), noted review of budget and looking good. Mr. Spalthoff thanked Manager Boyle for his work and the City Staff and noted seeing Commissioners out in the community. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs was saddened by mean comments going around, noted she had attended a lot of meetings and that she felt listened to by this Commission, not disrespected. Ms. Shafer said she believed past officials did not respect water or trees and that voters made their decision in last election. Ms Dolly Ames, 750 Third Street, Winter Springs thanked the Commissioners for doing an outstanding job as elected officials. Clerk Gowan read Public Input received via email into the record from the following individuals: Mr. Jesse Phillips, 1124 Duncan Drive, Winter Springs Dr. Kurt Miencke, Winter Springs Mr. Da vid Price, Win ter Springs Ms. Beverly Egan, Winter Springs Mr. David Withee, Winter Springs These emails are included at the end of these minutes as a part of the record. ADD-ON) Issues of Concern CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETINC I MONDAY, MAPCH 22, 2021 1 PACE S OF 135 Discussion followed on the great aspects of Winter Springs, comments on social media and in the Orlando Sentinel, and efforts to meet and listen to residents. Continuing, the discussion turned to the attempted temporary moratorium on high- density development that was vetoed, visioning sessions and working to enact the will of the residents. Commissioners asked that the community ignore negative comments, disavow falsehoods, and remain engaged. "MOTION TO EXTEND MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Further discussion followed on concerns about campaign contributions from developers and different visions for Winter Springs. Commissioner Cannon showed 2018 campaign finance reports from former Mayor Charles Lacey and asked that they be included in the minutes. CONSENTAGENDA 300)Accept a $500 donation received from a resident of the City Cover Page . No discussion. 301)Award of Civil Engineering Continuing Services Contracts, RFQ 01-21-TP Cover Page RFQ 01-21 TP Civil Engineering Continuing Services ' RFQ 01-21 TP Civil Engineering Continuing Services Addendum 1 RFQ 01-21 TP Civil Engineering Continuing Services Addendum 2 020320 RFQ 01-21 TP Civil Engineering Continuing Services Addendum 3 Q&A - Copy of 5 Year Capital Plan 2020 -final RFQ 01-21 TP Civil Engineering Continuing Services Bid Tab Results RFQ 01-21 TP AIM Engineering &Surveying Bid Submission '- RFQ 01-21 TP Bentley Architects& Engineers Bid Submission RFQ 01-21 TP Corollo Engineering Bid Submission RFQ 01-21 TP Carhahan Proctor Cross (CPC) Bid Submission RFQ 01-21 TP CMA Bid Submission RFQ 01-21 TP CPH Bid Submission RFQ 01-21 TP Heath & Lineback Engineers Bid Submission CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 PAGE 6 OF 13 6 RFQ01-21 TP Kimley-Horn &Assoc Bid Submission REQ O1-21-TP Neel-Schaffer Bid Submission - REQ O1-21 TP NV5 Bid Submission ' REQ O1-21 TP Pegasus Engineering Bid Submission RFQ-01-21 TP Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Bid Submission No discussion. 302)Annual Review Cover Page FY21 City at Work No discussion. 303) Minutes from the March 8,2021 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BENTON:AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON:AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT:AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON:AYE MOTION CAPRI ED. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) First Reading of Ordinance 2021-02 amending Chapter 20 of the Winter Springs City Code regarding scheduling public hearings before the City Commission on development permit applications;`providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent ordinances and resolutions; incorporation into the code; severability and an effective date. Cover Page Staff Report - First Reading Ordinance 2021-02 Scheduling Public Hearings on Development Permit Applications CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETINC I MONDAY, MAPCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 7 OF 137 "MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. MOTION PASSED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2021-02 by title only. Attorney Garganese explained the desire to place a minimum of fourteen (14) days between Planning and Zoning Board recommendations and items coming before the City Commission for land use considerations. Attorney Garganese noted that legislative recommendations were not included in this Ordinance. Deputy Mayor Johnson opened the Public Hearing for Item 400 No one spoke Deputy Mayor Johnson closed the Public Hearing for Item 400 "MOTION TO APPROVE ON FIRST READING ORDINANCE 2021-02." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON:AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT:AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON:AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON:AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Resolution 2021-01 Rejoining CALNO Cover Page 2021-01 Requesting Admission from CALNO BYLAWS (amended03-07-2012). Chapter 163 Section 02 -2020 Florida Statutes -The Florida Senate 2021 CALNO Meeting Schedule (Revised 1-28-2021 "MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-01 REJOINING CALNO." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT:AYE CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETINC I MONDAY, MAPCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 8 OF 13 DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON:AYE COMMISSIONER HALE:AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON:AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON:AYE MOTION CARRIED. The Commission agreed that Deputy Mayor would attend as the City's representative for the first meeting and that this could be revisited. 501)Waste Pro Contract Renewal Cover Page Solid Waste Renewal Ms. Maria Sonksen, Director, Finance Department provided an update on the Waste Pro contract negotiations, noted no change in terms, and showed comparison to other Seminole County cities in rates paid to Waste Pro. Ms. Sonksen noted that Longwood was closest in terms of service. Ms. Sonksen discussed other cities that went out for bid and recommended staying with Waste Pro. Ms. Sonksen noted that Staff would suggest a five (5) year term with three (3) one- year renewal options. Discussion followed on the rates enjoyed by Winter Springs residents and the Commission agreed that Staff should move forward with negotiating a long-term contract. 502)Appointment Opportunities for City Boards and Committees Cover Page "MOTION TO APPROVE MANUEL ZAYAS TO THE VETERAN BOARD." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER CANNON:AYE COMMISSIONER BENTON:AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT:AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON:AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. 503) Formally Receive and Accept Mayor Charles Laceys Resignation Effective Monday, March 22,2021 at 6:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 1 PAGE 9 OF 13 9 Cover Paae Mayor Charles Lacey Resignation Letter : Resolution 2021-02 Vacancy Mayor Lacey Resignation . Deputy Mayor Johnson asked Attorney Garganese for guidance on Resolution 2021- 02 and the process going forward. Attorney Garganese noted Former Mayor Lacey's resignation created a vacancy and that per the City Charter, the City Commission had two (2) meetings to make an appointment to serve the remaining portion of the term, scheduled to expire in 2022. Attorney Garganese noted there would be no need to hold a Special Election as it would coincide with the normal election of the Mayor. Attorney Garganese then reviewed past processes, noting the Commission had received and accepted resignations thus beginning the clock for when an appointment must be made. Attorney Garganese note that Resolution 2021-02 proposed to officially recognize Former Mayor Lacey's resignation and declare a vacancy in the Office of the Mayor. It was noted that the City Commission had discretion on how to proceed and Attorney Garganese noted that in previous situations the City had published a notice and attempted to seek qualified candidates to submit applications to be reviewed and decided upon by the Commission. Discussion followed on the process followed in 2018, including advertising the vacancy and requiring interested individuals to submit an application. Attorney Garganese noted the City Clerk's Office would go through ha qualifying period to determine eligibility to serve but that the ultimate decision would be with the City Commission. Further discussion followed on the number of meetings to fill the vacancy. Attorney Garganese noted the Charter is silent on when the clock begins to fill the vacancy and reiterated that previously the Commission has accepted a resignation, declared the vacancy, and two (2) meetings from when that occurred would be the deadline. Discussion then followed on the ability to speak with applicants and the establishment of a deadline for applications. The Commission agreed that applications would be accepted from Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12PM Noon to Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 12 PM Noon and that applications should be forwarded, upon verification of residency and voter status, to the Commission for their review. Clerk Gowan asked about the swearing-in of the individual that would be chosen and if it would occur at the same meeting. Commissioners suggested swearing-in the appointee at the end of the meeting so that they could have some time to get familiar with processes. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I PECULAP MEETINC I MON DAY, MAPCH 22, 2021 1 PACE 10 OF 13 10 Further discussion followed including the section of the City Charter, Section 4.05, which details the duties of the Mayor so that applicants could review this information. "MOTION TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 2021-02." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BENTON:AYE COMMISSIONER CANNON:AYE DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON:AYE COMMISSIONER HALE: AYE COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT: NAY MOTION CARRIED. REPORTS 600)City Manager Shawn Boyle • Noted the City's Arbor Day Tree Giveaway had received over 600 requests to date and encouraged residents to sign up. • Recognized Board of Trustees Members and noted that the pension earned 8.5 million dollars in last 60 days and that these returns would take the burden off the taxpayer. Manager Boyle noted the pension would be 100% funded for the first time in the history of Winter Springs. 601)City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602)City Clerk Christian Gowan • Reminded the Commission that the Annual Diversity Workshop was scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021 603)Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton • Thanked everyone that came out for Public Input 604)Seat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon • Thanked Manager Boyle and Staff for the time they put in for the residents. 605) Deputy Mayor/Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson CITY • 11 • Noted attendance at Parks and Rec Master Plan Workshop,thought it was well attended and got a lot out of it. Noted learning about pickle ball requirements. o Manager Boyle noted the City was in the process of building a pickle ball stadium 606)Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale • Thanked the residents for showing up and noted that she would continue to serve to the best of her ability. • Noted appreciation for City Staff • Noted the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 27, 2021 and noted that it was already sold out. 607)Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott • Expressed appreciation for positive comments shared today. • Noted he would be in attendance at the egg hunt on Saturday. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Kevin McCann, 1109 Pheasant Circle, Winter Springs noted that he was President of theTuscawilla Homeowners Association other involvement which started because he had seen things he didn't like. He noted there was a lot to be proud of and commended the Commissioners and expressed appreciation. Lastly, he asked people to work together and to turn the page on negative comments. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs thought Waste Pro did a great job, noted appreciation for the Commission approving the continuation of partnering with them. Ms. Shafer noted the Public Works team quickly addressed a sidewalk issue and thanked Manager Boyle. Finally, Ms. Shafer encouraged people to shop local. Mr. Ron Ligthart, 1036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs noted he is not on social media, that he has seen some concerns over the years he has been a resident, and said he didn't think it was fair to address people that didn't have a chance to respond. Mr. Michael Radka, 423Sandringham Court, Winter Springs said he wouldn't be filing an application to be Mayor, thanked the Commissioners for their work, and noted that he had just signed up to receive his tree. ADJOURNMENT Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:55 P.M. COMMISSIONCITY I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 1 PAGE 12 OF 13 12 RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED: CHRISTIAN GOWAN CITY CLERK APPROVED: DEPUTY MAYOR TED JOHNSON NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting. CITY COMMISSION MINUTES I REGULAR MEETING I MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 1 PAGE 13 OF 13 13 The following emails were submitted via email and read into the record at the March 22, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting From: Jesse Phillips To: City Clerk Department Subject: Public input Date: Monday,March 22,20212:41:39 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] Cristian, Please read the following comment during the first public input related to the resignation of Mayor Lacey(item 503): While itis the prerogative of the city commission to steer the process of selecting an interim mayor, in light of the recent failures of the commission and growing distrust in its leadership among residents, we strongly encourage the City to engage in a fully transparent and deliberative selection process. We ask each commissioner to pledge not to appoint themselves as Mayor, nor anyone who has recently held office or run for office or with known political or professional ties to a commissioner. We need a fresh voice and new direction. Given our City's failures with water quality, unprecedented environmental damage resulting in the fish kill, odor issues, 13 DEP violations since the Flint Water company took over,traffic and development concerns, toxic work environment in city Hall and persistent talent drain among staff,we need an outside perspective now more than ever. I emailed this request to each commissioner and as of 2pm, did not receive a even a courtesy reply or acknowledgement of receipt. Submitted, Jesse Phillips 1124 Duncan Drive 407-492-4915 15 From: kmiericke(5)aol.com To: Christian Gowan Subject: Citizen"s comments for Commission Meeting this evening,March 22 Date: Monday,March 22,20213:07:25 PM EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachinents unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] To Whom It May Concern: My name is Dr. Kurt Miericke and I have been a resident of Winter Springs since July 1997. 1 am the past President and a current Director of the Chelsea Woods Home Owners Association. I am Vice-President of the Tuscawilla Home Homeowners Association and have been a Director since 2007. 1 am also a member of the Winter Springs Rotary Club. I would like to thank Mayor Lacey for his years of service to our community. However I do want to go on record that I strongly support the current Winter Springs City Commissioners and the direction that they are leading our wonderful community. They each were elected to serve after listening to the needs and concerns of our community. We are fortunate to have them. Sincerely, Dr. Kurt Miericke 16 May 22, 2021 To Whom It May Concern I am David Price, a resident of Winter Springs since 2011. My wife and I moved here because it is, and has, a small-town friendly atmosphere of predominately single-family homes. The rise of condos/apartments in Winter Springs, along 434 as an example, is concerning! Many of the past city commissioners obviously supported the buildup. Thanks to the practical and future looking current Commissioners a stop to the large apartment and condo development has stopped. They now have focused on what is important to the residents, clean water and "up to standard" wastewater treatment plants. Charles Lacey's article in today's Orlando Sentinel, March 22, is almost laughable. Lacey has not been a leader but a puppet for the likes of Greenberg, who desperately wanted to be elected again on the council. Lacey's comments reflect an individual who is bitter and no longer interested in working with the council members, nor interested in doing what is right for the Winter Spring residents. Our current Commissioners were elected by large margins. This should have been a message to Mr. Lacey and his supporters that an uncontrolled building development is not acceptable to the Winter Springs residents! Sincerely, David Price 17 Christian Gowan From: Beverly Egan <bevandbob360@att.net> Sent: Monday, March 22,20214:56 PM To: Christian Gowan Subject: Commission Meeting March 22,2021 PUBLIC INPUT EXTERNAL EMAIL: [Caution: Do not click on links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender and know the content is safe.] My name is Beverly Egan I am a resident of Hacienda Village and I am also the board president of Hacienda Village. We as a community of over 400 homes have been extremely happy with the representation we have from the current commissioners especially Ted Johnson. I know that if we need anything or have any questions I can call Ted and he will return my call or stop by to discuss or needs. I have talked with him and several of the past and newer commissioners about how I feel Winter Springs should handle future growth. We should concentrate more on single family homes, condos and townhomes. Developments that promote home ownership because the past city officials seemed to concentrate on larger apartment developments that are rental properties. These larger properties are a strain on our facilities such as water and sewer services, roads and schools. Good business developments with some commercial type of industries as well as some type of technology or medical type of industries should also be pursued. I believe the commissioners we have are listening to the people who wants us as a city to be more restrictive and selective as to how we develop our community.Thank you for listening. Sent from my Pad i 18 Tristin Motter From: withee@mindspring.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 5:51 PM To: _City Clerk Department Cc: withee@mindspring.com Subject: Public Input- March 22nd 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.] To Whom It May Concern: Due to a previously scheduled client engagement, I cannot attend this evening's Commission meeting. Otherwise, I would, because I'd certainly like to gain a better understanding about the nature of apparent discord between current and/or former City leadership. In the interest of full disclosure, I currently serve the City of Winter Springs as Chairman of the Board of Trustees(Pension Advisory Board). Of late, meaning the past two months, I've received several unsolicited emails from a self-described community association which highlights what it perceives as shortcomings in the priorities and abilities of the current City of Winter Springs administration and the City Commissioners. I don't know this association's founders personally, but on some level I appreciate that a group of citizens cares enough about what is happening in the City to produce a newsletter on its own. However,the tone of the recent communications has a sharp edge that moves well beyond simply highlighting issues and appears to be as much about attacking City leadership as it is to inform and opine. This is counter- productive. I have no problem with genuine disagreements about City priorities—in fact,they are healthy—but there are more appropriate and effective forums for meaningful reconciliation of these disagreements. I was surprised by Mayor Lacey's recent resignation. He,too, has been very vocal recently about issues that he says made it necessary to take this step. While I don't know him well, I've met him on several occasions and generally have a favorable opinion of his service to the City, and because of that I listened to his comments with interest. I was struck by the tone of his rhetoric and personal attacks on certain individuals. Whether one agrees with his assertions or not,there are more appropriate forums and ways to articulate those concerns. I moved to Winter Springs in 2004 and chose this area for the same reasons as many of you: good schools, low crime, and overall good quality of life. Over the years,as I've availed myself of City services,gotten to know my local representatives,and eventually volunteered time to serve on the Board of Trustees, I have gained an understanding about how the City is run,and I must tell you it is run very well. City leadership with whom I work closely(including the City Manager)and certain Commissioners whom I know well, are very focused on the operational issues and how they affect the citizenry. Are there legitimate disagreements between various groups about priorities,funding, etc? Sure. That is the nature of running any organization of size. But I am confident in saying that whatever the nature of the disagreements, it isn't because current leadership doesn't care, isn't capable,and can't think independently. To either insinuate or outright state otherwise is highly irresponsible. As a citizen of Winter Springs, I'd like this to look a lot less like the municipal equivalent of the old television show Survivor,where tribalism is the key to winning,and a lot more like an Amish barn-raising. People of good faith and candor can come together to discuss their perspectives about what's best for the City and not resort to personal attacks on those trying to make it better. We've got some important decisions to make that have long-term fiscal and operational implications and it demands a cooperative approach. I respectfully ask those doing the attacking to be part of the solution and leave the incendiary communications behind. 1 19 David David Withee 407-448-0089 withee@mindspring.com 2 20 The following document (s) - referenced during the ADD - ON Agenda Item " Issues of Concern " - were submitted for the record by Commissioner Kevin Cannon at the March 22, 2021 City Commission Regular Meeting CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY (1) Charles Lacey OFFICE USE ONLY Name ONLINE SUBMISSION (2) 1410 Winding Streams Ct (1172217) Address (number and street) Submitted on: Winter Springs, FL 32708 9/10/2018 10: 12:17 (eastern) City, State, Zip Code ❑ Check here if address has changed (3) ID Number- (4) umber(4) Check appropriate box(es): E]Candidate Office Sought: Mayor ❑Political Committee(PC) ❑Electioneering Communications Org. (ECO) ❑Check here if PC or ECO has disbanded ❑Party Executive Committee(PTY) ❑Check here if PTY has disbanded ❑ Independent Expenditure(IE)(also covers an ❑Check here if no other IE or EC reports will be filed individual making electioneering communications) (3) Report Identifiers Cover Period: From 8 / 1 2018 To 8 / 31 /2018 ReportType: M8 E]Original ❑Amendment ❑Special Election Report (f) Contributions This Report (7) Expenditures This Report Monetary Cash & Checks $ 20 300 0 0 Expenditures $ , 407 . 45 Loans $ 0 00 Transfers to a a Total Monetary $ , 20 300 0 0 Office Account $ 0 00 Total Monetary $ 0407 4 5 In-Kind $ 0 00 (8) Other Distributions $ 0 . 00 (9) TOTAL Monetary Contributions To Date (10) TOTAL Monetary Expenditures To Date $ , 20 , 300 00 $ 407 . 45 (11) Certification It is a first degree misdemeanor for any person to falsify a public record(ss.839.13, F.S.) I certify that I have examined this report and it is true,correct,and complete: (Type name) (Type name) ❑Individual(only for IE ❑Treasurer ❑Deputy Treasurer ❑Candidate ❑Chairperson(only for PC and PTY) or electioneering comm.) X X Signature Signature DS-0E 12(Rev.11113) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS 22 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name - �h�,-i FG i,acPy (2) I.D. 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Stahl, Ryan P I property CH $250.0 8/21/2018 143 Karat= Ct developmen Equinox and Lake :dory, Fr 3274C tt dozens of other 4 Development companies per 8/5/2018 Schrimsher, Michael I landowner CH SunBlz $50r.0 3332 Carla st Schrimsher orlande, FL 329L6 5 Properties owns land on SR-434; -- wants zoning 8/3;2015 Dorworth, I Cjlitical CH S1,OGG.O� Christopher consultant ordinance change 152.: Nhitatable Ct Lake Mary, F:. 32746 for storage units 6 Developer see above CED etc. 8/3/201$ Equinox Developmen Bproperty CH $250.0 Properties, developmen Seeks to develop E3. o tdni_lard Ave IC :1C.'. 10 acres SW corner 7 > ttai`land, FL 32751 of SR-434 & _ Tuskawilla Road 8/}3/2 118 Sanford Fulton B inciineerin CH SEC.G Holdings, Engineering for / 5_. m F.:lt.r st irm _� 9anf.rd, FL 327-1 Development 8 - - — DS-DE 13(Rev.11113 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 23 s CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name _ r,a, rFG r.acF� (2) I.D. Number 4 __ 8/1/2018 8/31/2018 (3) Cover Period I I through / / (4) Page of (5) () (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Date Full Name (6) (Last,Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City, State,Zip Code Type I occu ation Type Description Amendment Amount MHK of Volus is B home CHS1,C 00.0 County, builder F' Development and y, 23'9 Beville a:i construction etc. Daytona Beach, FL 32119 9 E/10/2018 ICI Hames B ome CH Very large home S1,00i,.r? Residential uilder / / Holdings, builders,- top 100 in 2379 B.2Ise " nation 10 Daytona Beach, FL 32119 8/10/2018 Inter°est B ponstructi CH Subsidiary of ICI sl,00a.o Ci,nstruction of bn home builders and Jax, 2379 Neville Rd construction 11 Caytona Beach, FL 32119 10/2018 Friends of Jason C political CH $1,000.0( 8/10/2018 Brodeur, committee 120 S Monroe St Tallahassee, FL 32301 12 8/10/2018 Universal B �ngineerin CH Large construction s1,Coo.O / Engineering design and Sciences, 3532 Maggie Blvd engineering firm 13 —� Orlando, FL 32£11 Titan Properties, B builder CH Real Estate S;�•_ 0 8/11/2018 2261 Lee Ad Brokers and $204 Winter Park, Fz 32789 appraisers 14 8/11/2018 American Land B and CH Land holdings and S11000.0 Investments of C, (investor Investment 7575 Cr Phillips Blvd r` Orlando, FL 32819 properties l - _,/11/2415 Poulos & Bennett, B r•lanning 6 CH Planning, s25r.0 2602 E. Livingston St engineerin Engineering and Crland FL 3283 a ` land development 16 services DS-DE 13(Rev.11113 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 24 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name (-ha11FG L., v (2) I.D. Number 456 8/1/2018 8/31/2018 (3) Cover Period / / through / 1 (4) Page 3 of 5 (b) m (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Date Full Name (B) (Last,Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City, State,Zip Code Type I Occupation Type Description Amendment Amount Capehart, Charles I aintenanc CH Landscaping and $250.0 S/11/2 018 326 Tersas at p _ /__ Zaire Lary, FL, M 32746 irrigation company 17 t�/11/2015 Godbold, Dawning, B attorneys CH Commercial Real $250.0 Bill & Rentz, Estate Law Land 222 W. CCH-STOCK AVE ' $ ol Use/Development, 18 Winter Park, M 32789 litigation F./11/2615 Jerman, Richard A 2 and man CH Real Estate $300.6 164: Eagle Neat Cir developer and Winter Springs, E:. 327:2 consultant; 19 SunTerra ---Communities �/'ll/2G 15 Axel Real Estate, B zealtor CH 1 5250.0 1757 W. Broadway St Commercial and Cvied., FL 327+65 Residential Real 20 Estate; leasing 8/11/2018 A Budget Tree B tree CH $500.0 Service, service 710 E SR-434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 21 En ineerin 13/2018 Reiss Engineering, B engineerin CH firm; g g SSGG.G / 1:.16 Spring villas Pt stormwater, water Hinter Springs, M 327 8 - — and wastewater 22 specialists Freeman, Thomas G I etired CH $1,000,0( 8/13/2018 414 River Dr udge _. Debary, FL 32713 23 8/13/2018 Freeman, Nancy L I retired CH $250 0. 414 River Dr Debary, FL 32713 24 DS-DE 13(Rev.11/13 } SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 25 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name ;•ha, lP_ Lacey (2) I.D. Number 8/1/2018 8/31/2018 (3) Cover Period I ! through ! I (4) Page 4 of 5 (5) (7) (8) (g) (10) (11) (12) Date Full Name (6) (Last, Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City, State,Zi Code Type I occupation Type Descri tion Amendment Amount Integra Land B inultifamil CH Large Apartment si,�,•c.� 8/17/2018 Company, { Developers; owns 1525 Intl Fkwy uilder ; 42:01 Integra-360 on 25 Heathrow, FL 32?46 SR-434 $/17/201$ Vistawilla Office B office CH Commerical office 51,t�G0.0 Center, ldg 1511 E sA-434 Aerator building on — Winter Springs, M 32706 SR-434; home of 26 Winter Springs UCF small Fess, Richard I land CH $250.0 8/23/2018 ICE Fine Circle Dr consultant lbusiness incubator / f _ Lake A:ary, FL 32 746 Realtor; owns Gold 2'1 Seal Realty; Director Private 8/23/201$ Mid-Florida B iemployment CH Business 5250 0 Agencies Orlando, placement' 1230 Commerce Park Er Association of Longwood, £L 32"79 Seminole 2s $/25/2018 Davoli, Ronald F I iconstructi CH President of $25C.t'.,( 1644 Eagle West Cir ri n Wharton-Smith a Winter springs, FL 32708 very large General 29 Contractor firm 8/26/201$ Hattaway Realty, B ;real CH JReal Estate, land S25C.0 840 Waterway Place state / Longwozd, F-_ 32-750 and Commercial 30 8/27/2018 Phillips, Bart I recycling CH $500.0 212 Morton Lane _ / _ / Winter Springs, FL 32708 31 8/27/2018 Phillips, Cynthia I lomeschoo CH $500 oc 212 Morton Lane eacher / ( Winter Springs, FL 32708 32 DS-DE 13(Rev.11/13 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 26 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT— ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name Charles I arP)/ (2) I.D. Number 4 -E 8/1/2018 8/31/2018 (3) Cover Period I l through I I (4) Page 5 of 5 (5) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Date Full Name (B) (Last,Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City,State,Zip Code Type Occupation Type Description Amendment Amount Waste Pro, B waste CH $1,000.a 8/27/2018 2101 W. SR-434 z7ollectior #315 Longwood, FL 32779 33 1 ! DS-DE 13(Rev.11/13 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 27 •J Y , CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT- ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES (1)Name Charles Lacey (2)I.D. Number 456 8/1/2018 8/31/2018 (3)Cover Period I I through / I (4)Page of (5) (7) (8) (9) Date Full Name Purpose (6) (Last,Suffix,First,Middle) (add office sought if Sequence Street Address& contribution to a Expenditure Number City,State,Zip Code candidate) Type Amendment Amount 8/27/2018 City of Winter Springs, qualifying fee MO r , 1126 E SR-434 Winter Springs, FL 32708 1 8/27/2018 City of Winter Springs, election MO $144 0( 1126 E SR-434 assessment Winter Springs, FL 32708 2 8/31/2018 Lacey, Charles reimbursement 1410 Winding Stream Ct for postage, Winter Springs, FL 32708 stationery DS-DE 14(Rev.eras } SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 28 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT SUMMARY (1) Charles Lacey. OFFICE USE ONLY Name ONLINE SUBMISSION (2) 1410 Winding Streams Ct [1175411) Address(number and street) Submitted on: Winter Springs, FL 32708 10/10/2018 16:08:45 (eastern) City, State, Zip Code ❑ Check here if address has changed (3) ID Number: 456 (4) Check appropriate box(es): E)Candidate Office Sought: Mayor ❑Political Committee(PC) Electioneering Communications Org.(ECO) ❑Check here if PC or ECO has disbanded ❑Party Executive Committee(PTX) ❑Check here if PTY has disbanded ❑Independent Expenditure(IE)(also covers an ❑Check here if no other IE or EC reports will be filed individual making electioneering communications) (5) Report Identifiers Cover Period: From 9 / 1 12018 To 9 _ / 30 12 018 Report Type: M9 0 Original ❑Amendment ❑Special Election Report (6) Contributions This Report (7) Expenditures This Report Monetary Cash & Checks $ , 6 , 875 0 0 Expenditures $ 1 060 0 0 Loans $ 0 00 Transfers to Office Account $ 0 00 Total Monetary $ 6 , 875 00 Total Monetary $ 1 060 0 0 In-Kind $ 0 00 (8) Other Distributions $ , 0 . 00 (0) TOTAL Monetary Contributions To Date (10) TOTAL Monetary Expenditures To Date $ 27 , 175 . 00 $ 1 , 467 45 (11)Certification It is a first degree misdemeanor for any person to falsify a public record (ss.83$.13, F.S.) I certify that I have examined this report and it is true,correct,and complete: (Type name) (Type name) ❑Individual(only for IE ❑Treasurer ❑Deputy Treasurer ❑Candidate ❑Chairperson(only for PC and PTY) or electioneering comm.) X X Signature Signature DS-DE 12(Rev. 11113) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS 29 CAMPAIGN! TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name rharles %arPy (2) I.D. Number 45h 9/1/2018 9/30/2018 (3) Cover Period 1 I through l I (4) Page 1 of 2 (b) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Date Full Name (6) (Last,Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City,State Zip Code Type occupation Type Description Amendment Amount Carollo Engineers, B engineeri6 CH Wastewater $1,000.0c 9/11/2018 3150 sristtl St 0500 irm Engineering Firm Costa Mea&, CA 52626 1 9/10/2018 Waste Management o B waste CH $1,000.0c Florida, Tianagement 2700 Wiles Rd Coconut Creek, FL 33073 2 „ ,dAltamonte Realty, Hattaways Inc., Hattaway, Robert T I former CH $250.0 9/11/201$ sol Hillviewrr state rep Hattaway Holdings Alta= to Springs, FL 3271 3 Galaxy Plus LLC, B engineerin CH Engineering firm $1,000.0( 9/14/2018 50” a Fulton s: Sanford, FL .2 1 irm affiliated with CPH Engineers, City 4 Contractor 9/19/2018 1106 Ridgewood LLC B angineeri6 CH Engineering firm $11000.0 1117 E R,-*iracn St irm affiliated with CPH orlandc, FI 32eC1 Engineers, City 5 Contractor 9/14/2018 Grammar School B vents CH $500 0 Holdings LLC, hosting 153 Ashby Cove Ln New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 6 9/19/2018 Ayube Benson Carme B estaurat CH $100.0 Inc, ur f 1542 Wescott Loop Winter Springs, FL 32708 7 9/20/2018 Waste Connections, B waste & CH $500.0 3 Waterway Sq P1 recycling #110 The Woodlands, TX 77380 8 DS-DE 13(Rev.11/13 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 30 e . CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT—ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS (1) Name rh.,-i FG I.a�P (2) I.D. Number 456 9/1/2018 9/30/2018 (3)Cover Period l I through l I (4) Page 2 of 2 (5) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11} (12) Date _ Full Name (6) (Last, Suffix, First, Middle) Sequence Street Address& Contributor Contribution In-kind Number City, State,Zip Code Type I occupation Type Description amendment Amount Sardo, Anthony M I financial CH $25 0 9/21/2018 997 Sequoia Ct dvisor Winter Springs, FL 32708 9 1/17 Partner Schrimsher 9/27/2018 Schrimsher, Michae I roperty CH Properties; large $500.0 A caner land owner SR-434; 3330 Carla 8t Crinn9c, FL 32E:1 wants to change 10 C-1 zoning ordinance to allow 9/27/2018 Williams, Rodney A I Property CH storage units $500.0 ' 25220 Galliano Cir nanager ginter Park, FL 32792 11 9/27/2018 Penland, Wanda L I ffice CH $500 0 4235 Cobble Stone Ct manager Orlando, FL 32810 12 1 DS-DE 13(RBV.11113 SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 31 CAMPAIGN TREASURER'S REPORT— ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES (1)Name Charles Lacey (2)I.D. Plumber 9/1/2018 9/30/2018 (S)Cover Period I l through I I (4)Page of (8) (T) (8) (9) (10) (11) Date Fuli Name Purpose (6) (Last,Suffix,First,Middle) (add office sought if Sequence Street Address& contribution to a Expenditure Number City,State,Zip Code candidate) Type Amendment Amount 9/24/2018 Highlands HOA, advertising 2200 Shepard Rd Winter Springs, FL 32708 1 9/12/2018 Milienium Consulting, consulting $1,000 0 P.O. Box 568926 Orlando, FL 32856 2 DS-DE 14(Rev.11/13 ) SEE REVERSE FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND CODE VALUES 32