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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, July 12, 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:
Mayor Kevin McCann, present
Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson, present via telephone
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 following changes were made to the agenda
Item 100 was pulled from the agenda, Items 301 and 302 were marked for discussion,
and Item 314 was pulled from the Consent Agenda to be considered for a separate
vote during the Regular Agenda.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Recognition of A Budget Tree for donation of Mulch to Community Garden
This item was pulled from the agenda.
101) Legislative Update from State Representative David Smith
Representative David Smith addressed the Commission and provided a legislative
update for the 2021 Legislative Session which ended April 30, 2021 and the
subsequent Special session on casino gambling. Representative Smith noted a focus
on the economy, education, and the environment and announced that
appropriations requests were now able to be filed for municipalities. Furthermore,
Representative Smith noted that committee meetings would start again in
September and the next session would start January]], 2022.
Discussion followed with Commissioners praising the environmental spending of
the state, pre-k changes, asking about insurance, and the potential for reevaluating
requirements for multistory residential developments in the wake of the Surfside
condo collapse.
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INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200)Current Development Projects SummaW
No discussion
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Mike Dowd, 763Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted his excitement about the
proposed pickleball project and thought it would benefit property values and
residents.
Mr. Andrew Zacharias, = Oak Road, Winter Springs spoke in support of the
proposed pickleball project
Mr. Ron Ligthart, 7036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs spoke about his water
bill going up and thought the meter might be getting misread.
Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs spoke about his work with Smart
Water Irrigation Technology, challenges related to existing state statures, offered
recommendations, and asked for the City's help in addressing challenges.
Mr. Joel Kuhn, 7965Grand Rue Drive, Casselberryexpressed excitement and support
for the proposed pickleball project.
Ms Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted her attendance at the
Budget Workshop and thanked Commissioners for their questions. Continuing, she
asked that the City revisit video streaming of meetings, ensure the pedestrian
overpass on 434 is maintained, and spoke briefly about pickleball.
300)Seminole Crossing Townhomes (WS Town Center) Site Acceptance
No discussion.
301)State Road 434 Reclaimed Expansion Design
Commissioner Cannon asked for clarification on the amount the developer was
contributing to the project. Staff explained the developer was paying for the
extension to the line to make the connection.
302)Waste Water Facilities Plan
Commissioner Cannon asked about the deliverables schedule. Staff noted the work
would be completed in a total of twelve (12) weeks.
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303)Selection of Treatment Processes and Conceptual Site Design of the East and
West Waste Water Treatment Plants
No discussion.
304) Independent Audit of Veolia's performance
No discussion.
305) FY 2021 Road Resurfacing Plan
No discussion.
306) Potable Water System Hydraulic Model Update and Calibration
No discussion.
307)Central Winds Park Irrigation Pump Replacement
No discussion.
308) Repeal of Resolution 2020-06 related to the Declaration of Civil Emergency and
related Emergency Executive Orders related to Covid-19
No discussion.
309) Resolution 2021-17 recognizing the retirement of Lt Will Maxwell from the Police
Department
No discussion.
310) Designation of Historic Tree
No discussion.
311) Results of the Auditor Selection Committee
No discussion.
312)Winter Springs/Westgate Terrace Agreement
No discussion.
313)Senior/Civic Center Parking Lot resurfacing
No discussion.
314)Winter Springs Park Expansion - PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda & discussed as a Regular Agenda
Item - it is not included in the approval of the Consent Agenda.
315) Minutes from the Monday,June 7 City Commission Workshop
No discussion.
316) Minutes from the Monday,June 14,2021 City Commission Regular Meeting
No discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HALE.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (NAY). -
MOTION CARPI ED 4-1.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400) First Reading of Ordinance 2021-05
"MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
ELLIOT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); HALE (AYE) - MOTION
CARRIED
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2021-05 by title only.
Discussion followed on compliance with the national flood plan and potential
changes to flood maps.
Staff advised that the flood maps would not change and that this Ordinance was only
to bring the City into compliance.
Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400
Nobody spoke
Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400
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"MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2021-05 ON FIRST READING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE)
MOTION CAPRI ED 5 - 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Budget Overview and Proposed Operating Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Ms. Maria Sonksen, Director, Finance Department thanked the Commissioners for
their input during one-on-on sessions and the budget workshop and reviewed the
staff recommendation for the proposed budget, millage rate, and hearing date for
the tentative budget.
Commissioner Cannon reiterated his question from the budget workshop and asked
if there were any unfunded but required items that were not allocated for in the
current budget.
Staff indicated there were none.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ADOPTING RESOLUTION 2021-10 SETTING THE PROPOSED
OPERATING MILLAGE RATE AT 2.4100 MILLS AND ESTABLISHING THE ROLLED BACK
MILLAGE RATE AT 2.3127 MILLS. ADDITIONALLY, STAFF RECOMMENDS THE CITY
COMMISSION ESTABLISH THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET AS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 AT 6:30 PM AT 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA.." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
CANNON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
HALE (AYE); CANNON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5—0.
501) Police Communications Center dispatch consolidation discussion
Chief Chris Deisler, Winter Springs Police Department, briefly introduced the item
and invited questions.
Discussion followed on other municipality's use of Seminole County for dispatch,
response times, questions about current equipment, and personnel considerations.
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Chief Lisa Spriggs, Chief of Administrative Services, Seminole County Sheriff's Office
noted that the County was willing and able to hire current Winter Springs personnel
as long as they met hiring requirements. Chief Spriggs also noted that the current
equipment being used by Winter Springs was County equipment and the County
would utilize this should the deal go through.
Further discussion followed on dispatcher's familiarity with the City, budget impacts,
non-emergency call impacts, any impacts to the Emergency Operations Center, and
bringing the final contract back to the Commission for approval.
Chief Deisler and Chief Spriggs spoke about the city's involvement in protocol
standardization and the seamless handover experienced when Lake Mary
consolidated its dispatch.
After further discussion, staff agreed to bring the final contract back to the August
Commission Meeting for approval by the City Commission.
Brief discussion followed on any impacts to employees in the pension plan. Manager
Boyle noted employee's benefits would freeze and theywould contact the Citywhen
they could start drawing money.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CHIEF AND MANAGER TO ENGAGE IN NEGOTIATIONS
INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE TO TRANSFER DISPATCH FROM CITY TO
COUNTY AND THAT THE CONTRACT BE BROUGHT BACKATTHE NEXT COMMISSION
MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5—0.
502) Discuss and Take Action on Resolution 2021-09 Committing to the Improvement
of Water and Reclaimed Services: Defining and Authorizing Investigation into
Affairs of the City related to Provision of Potable and Reclaimed Water Services:
Providing a Temporary Advisoryto the Public and Prospective Developers related
to Water Concurrency and Availability of Adequate City Water Supplies and
Potable Water Facilities for Proposed New Development.
Attorney Garganese briefly reviewed Resolution 2021-09
"MOTION TO EXTEND THE MEETING" MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON.
SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CAPRI ED 5—0.
Discussion followed on the importance of the investigation, stopping
misinformation, and the importance of concurrency information being presented
when making land use decisions.
"MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2021-09." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
ELLIOTT (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE); HALE (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5—0.
503)City of Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Mr. Schmidt introduced Mr. Matt Siebert, East Central Florida Regional Planning
Council (ECFPPC) to present the Master Plan in conformity with the Comprehensive
Plan.
Mr. Siebert reviewed the grant from the Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity which helped with the completion of this plan, reviewed existing
conditions, economic analysis, public engagement, and recommendations.
Discussion followed on the inclusion of handicap accessibility in the survey, the final
master plan product, and in the Comprehensive Plan where appropriate.
Staff confirmed that handicap accessibility considerations would be included in the
final product.
Manager Boyle reviewed the history and commitment of the City to ADA compliance
and prioritization in City projects.
"MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PARKS AND PECREATION MASTEP PLAN WITH REVISIONS
SUGGESTED TONIGHT." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BENTON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
CANNON (AYE); HALE (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); BENTON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CAPPI ED 5—0.
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504)The Lake Jesup Overlook Project
Manager Boyle noted this was a conceptual plan and that staff was looking for
consensus if Commission was interested in moving forward with the proposed
project.
Mr. Brian Dunigan, Parks Manager, Parks and Recreation Department and Mr.
Matthew Linder, Associate Planner, Community Development Department
presented the proposed Lake Jesup Overlook project which included a proposed
pickleball complex and event center with the potential to generate revenue streams.
Manager Boyle noted the total cost estimate for all 3 phases of the project would
total five (5) million dollars.
Discussion followed on the popularity of pickleball, the size of the proposed events
center, and potential parking concerns.
"MOTION TO EXTEND BEYOND10PM UNTILAFTER SECOND PUBLIC INPUT." MOTION
BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON.
DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Further discussion followed on budgetary impacts and funding sources as well as
the desire to have an events center on the lakefront of Lake Jesup.
Manager Boyle noted the moneywas planned to come from the Perk Up Parks funds
and that Phase 1 was currently included in the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
Commissioner Hale left the dais at 70.03 PM.
"MOTION TO APPROVE STAFF MOVE FORWARD WITH PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE,
PRO FORMA, AND PRESENT COST PROJECTIONS WHEN AVAILABLE." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); CANNON (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4—0.
Commissioner Hale returned to the dais at 70.08 PM.
❖❖ AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED NEXT, IN
THE ORDER DOCUMENTED. ❖❖
314)Winter Springs Park Expansion (PULLED FROM CONSENTAGENDA)
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Manager Boyle noted two pieces of property (120 N. Flamingo and the Wagner
Property) had become available to expand Torcaso and Central Winds Park and that
the City, if purchase was approved, intended to demolish the existing structures to
expand the respective parks.
Discussion followed on the funding source and the need to complete due diligence
on the Wagner property.
"MOTION TO GIVE THE CITY MANGER THE AUTHORITYTO CLOSE ON THE FLAMINGO
PROPERTYAND, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONAL DUE DILIGENCETO BE COMPLETEDAND
DEEMED SATISFACTORY BY THE MANAGER, THE WAGNER PROPERTY." MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); CANNON (AYE); BENTON (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5—0.
505) Delegate to Florida League of Cities Annual Conference
"MOTION TO NOMINATE DEPUTY MAYOR." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON.
SECONDED BY COMMISSION EP HALE. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5-0.
506)Appointment Opportunities for City Boards and Committees
"MOTION TO APPOINT LISA ELY TO THE OAK FOPEST WALL AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICTADVISOPYCOM MITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSION EP ELLIOTT.SECONDED
BY DEPUTY MAYOP JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5-0.
"MOTION TO APPOINT HOWARD PARSONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CARPI ED 5-0.
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"MOTION TO REAPPOINT MADYSON HERBER TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CAPRI ED S—0.
"MOTION TO REAPPOINT SOLEIL SANABRIA TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL." MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
BENTON (AYE); CANNON (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); HALE (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CAPRI ED S—0.
Discussion followed on the Youth Council,term limits, and scheduled meeting dates.
"MOTION TO REAPPOINT ALL ELIGIBLE YOUTH COUNCIL MEMBERS SUBJECT TO
COMPLETION OF APPROPRIATE APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOTICE OF INTEREST IN
CONTINUING TO SERVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER CANNON. SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR JOHNSON. DISCUSSION,
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
S07) -z-w Business
Commissioner Cannon sought to provide direction to City representatives of the
Seminole County Public School's Planning and Techincal Advisory Committee
(PTAC) and Public School Facility Planning Committee (PSFPC) regarding the most
recent revisions being proposed for the Interlocal Agreement.
Discussion followed with Commissioners noting concerns about land use decisions
being made or impacted by the school system, the need for established regular
reviews of the interlocal agreement, and concerns about the proposed concurrency
service areas and the impact on schoolchildren in Winter Springs.
The Commission agreed that they were opposed to the current proposed version of
the Interlocal Agreement and asked City representatives on the PTAC and PSFPC to
vote against this.
REPORTS
600)City Manager Shawn Boyle
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• No report
601)City Attorney Anthony A. Garcia nese
• Noted the South Seminole North Orange County Water Transmission
Authority (SSNOCWTA) enabling law had been enacted and that the City was
no longer a member. A representative no longer needed to be named to the
Authority or to attend meetings.
602)City Clerk Christian Gowan
• No report
603) Mayor Kevin McCann
• Commended City staff on the 4th of July event
604)Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton
• Noted receiving lots of positive feedback on the 4th of July event and the
Winter Springs United initiative
605) peat Two Commissioner Kevin Cannon
• Asked that the City get more Winter Springs United t-shirts made and noted
4t" of July event was big success.
606) Seat Three Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Ted Johnson
• No report
607) Seat Four Commissioner TiAnna Hale
• Thought 4t" of July event was magical and thought Winter Springs United
intitiative was a big success.
• Noted upcoming food truck and movie events
• Thanked Representative Smith for speaking to the Commission
• Recognized Lieutenant Will Maxwell who is retiring and thanked him for his
service to the City.
606)Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott
• Noted an upcoming organizational meeting for the Helping Hands group
• Commended everyone on 4t" of July event
• Spoke briefly about attending the Youth Council meetings and ideas for them
to assist with, including the possibility of naming the recently designated
historic tree.
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Noted speaking to the Jesup's Reserve HOA who shared concerns about traffic
PUBLIC INPUT
Ms Loretta Ames, 750 Third Street, Winter Springs thanked the Commission for
fighting to keep Winter Springs students in nearby schools and spoke on the
importance of considering children in this decision making process.
Mr. Maurice Kaprow, PO Box 795233, Winter Springs expressed disappointment in
misinformation being spread by former Commissioners and thought it was time to
announce to the world the great things the City was doing. Thanked Commission
an staff for their work.
Mr.AndrewZacharias, 222 Oak Road, Winter Springs spoke about the importance of
Winter Springs' schools being filled with Winter Springs students first.
Ms Sheila Benton 474 Cedarwood Court. Winter Springs spoke about handicap
accessibility in parks and asked the Commission to research barrier-free parks.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 12:01 AM Tuesday, June 13, 2021.
RESPECTFUL L Y SUBMI TTED.-
CHRISTIAN GOWAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED.'
MAYOR KEVIN McCANN
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NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ,2021 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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