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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022 07 20 TLBD Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLOPIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING J U LY 20, 2022 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Tom Vagnini called to order the Wednesday,July 20,2022 Pegular Meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committeeat5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambersofthe Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Chairperson Tom Vagnini, present Vice-Chairperson Ellen Paul, present Committee Member Terri Bivona, present Committee Member Skip Arok, present Committee Member Sandy Scholl, absent City Clerk Christian D. Gowan, present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Tom Vagnini opened Public Input. No one addressed the Committee. Chairperson Tom Vagnini closed Public Input. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REG U LAR M EETI NG-J U LY 20,2022 PAGE 2OF4 CONSENT AGENDA 300)Approval of the Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes. No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER PAUL. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BIVONA. DISCUSSION. VOTE: AROK (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVONA (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500)Quarterly Fiscal Year 2022 Year-To-Date Expenditure Details Ms. Donna Bruno, Controller, Finance Department and Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Operations Department noted they were available for questions. Discussion followed on expenses for leaf removal, low voltage lighting, streetlights, and the assessment rate. Ms. Bruno noted that Staff was continuing to look into new streetlights and reviewed previous discussions where it was determined the assessment rate would remain for the next fiscal year. Brief discussion followed on the fountain backup power sources. Mr. Maddox noted that currently the backups were in use while Staff awaited repairs to be completed on the primary generator. The Committee commented that the median work that had been completed looked good. 501)General Discussion on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects Mr. Maddox noted that the work on the fountains had been completed. Mr. Maddox then informed the Committee that the City was in the process of changing landscape contractors from Brightview and noted that the Request CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REG U LAR M EETI NG-J U LY 20,2022 PAGE 3OF4 for Proposals (RFP) had gone out, the Advisory Selection Committee had met, and the recommendation would go to the City Commission for approval on August 8, 2022. Mr. Maddox told the Committee an email could be sent following the Commission's decision to further update Committee Members. Discussion followed on potential Committee involvement in the selection process. Ms. Casey Howard, Deputy City Manager noted that the contract in question was to complete Brightview's current term and that a lengthier process would follow once a new full-term contract was put out to bid. Ms. Howard noted that the Committee would certainly be involved in that process. Brief discussion followed on irrigation, railing that needed to be cleaned, and a dog that was observed in the fountains. Ms. Howard noted that new palms had been installed on Tuskawilla Road. Committee Members noted they had seen them and complimented Staff. Ms. Howard also spoke briefly about the process of changing the assessment rate. Committee Members thanked Staff for their work and for providing valuable information that aided in decision-making. REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Chairperson Tom Vagnini opened Public Input. Ms. Jean Johnson, 679 Vistawilla Drive, Winter Springs shared concerns about obstructed views at various intersections throughout the City. Manager Boyle noted that the areas of concern were not within the assessment district's jurisdiction. Ms. Howard noted Staff could look into the matter. Chairperson Tom Vagnini closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Vagnini adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:50 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING—J U LY 20,2022 PAGE 4OF4 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: 5% p C" CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN t,��; •... ..•�'�`o� CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the October 19,2022 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee.