HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2023 03 27 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION
Incorporated REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
1959
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023 AT 6:30 PM
CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, March 27,2023 of the City Commission
to order at 6:33 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 Rob Elliott, present
Commissioner Matt Benton, present
Commissioner Victoria Colangelo, present
Commissioner Ted Johnson, present
Commissioner Cade Resnick, present
Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter, present
Pastor Kyle Stewart led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor McCann asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Item 500 was pulled from this agenda
and pushed to the next regular City Commission meeting. Mayor McCann added Item 102 titled City
Financial Recognition.There was no objection and the agenda was adopted with these changes.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100) Recognition of the 2023 FHSAA State Champion Winter Springs High School Girls
Weightlifting Team
Mr.John Mosure, Head Coach of the Winter Springs High School Girls Weightlifting Team introduced
the Assistant Coach Jessee Lopez, Athletic Director Scott Conrad, and introduced the girls of the
weightlifting team as follows:
Xitlalic Montelongo, Madyson Herber, KhloeSmith,Taylor Rice,Amy Barrelle,Alex Green,Sydney Song,
U'nitee Brown, Hannah Kozik, Lexi Huaman, Nicole Valdes
Mayor McCann read a proclamation into the record.
101) PFM Asset Management LLC Presentation on the highlights of the most recent Quarterly
Investment Report for the period ending 12/31/2022
Ms. Donna Bruno, Interim Finance Director, Finance Department introduced the presenter for PFM
Asset Management, Mr. Sean Gannon, CTP, Senior Managing Consultant. Mr. Gannon gave a
presentation and portfolio snapshot to the Commission referencing the "PFM Asset Management
Report".
Brief discussion on the performance portfolio benchmark,the City's return performance, and the size
of the City's portfolio compared to other municipalities. Mr. Gannon noted the City had a healthy
portfolio.
102) ADD ON: City Financial Recognition
Mayor McCann announced and congratulated the City for being awarded the Government Finance
Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and thanked City
Staff for their hard work. Ms. Bruno relayed the City has received this award Twenty-Two consecutive
years.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200) Proclamation Declaring April as Water Conservation Month
No discussion.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input
Mr. Joe Wallace, 227 Nandina Terrace, President, Howell Creek Homeowners Association(HOA),
Winter Springs spoke about the NRCS Funding projects for the Sheet Pile Wall project and requested
the HOAbe given adequate time to review and assess any proposals.
Mr. Kurt Miericke, 7820 Seneca Blvd, Winter Springs invited the Mayor and Commission to the
Tuscawilla Family field day event.
Ms. Rebecca Maish, 744 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs relayed information received for the Howell
Creek Watershed Management Plan project at the Seminole County level and noted a feedback
form available atwww.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/public-works/engineering-
division/projects/howell-creek-proiect.stml
Commissioner Johnson requested the City reach out to Seminole County and ask that Commission
and Mayor of the City of Winter Springs and surrounding areas be invited to the remaining meetings.
Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs , expressed concerns about the NRCS funding
requirements and noted that he thought the proposed walls were a benefit to the City as a whole.
Mrs. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs congratulated the City Finance Department
and City Staff. Ms. Shafer further proposed the Commission create a Resolution regarding absences
for Commissioners and pay.
Mr. Kevin Cannon, PO Box 795447, Winter Springs spoke regarding several Regular Agenda items
asking the Commission to be diligent when making decisions regarding Item 502 and 504 relating
to the impact on the Homeowners Associates for the NRCS Projects. Mr. Cannon suggested getting
the land where the walls will be going conveyed to the City, County, or to St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD). Additionally, Mr. Cannon expressed support for the Interim City
Manager.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Resolution No. 2023-15 Extension #10 of the Declaration of Local Emergency related to
Ongoing Hurricane Ian Recovery
No discussion
301) Construction Contract for Wade Street Roadway Restoration
No discussion
302) Addendum to Contract for Building Department Services with Universal Engineering
Sciences, Inc.
Mr. Nick Tafelsky, Senior City Planner, Community Development Department gave a brief history of
the relationship the City has had with Universal Engineering and the need for the contract to be
renewed due to the requirement for the City to have a Building Inspector/Building Official to be able
to operate.
303) Addendum to Purchase of New Telephone System
No discussion
304) The Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce "Central Winds Music Festival"
agreement
No discussion
305) Donation of Outdoor Patio Furniture to the Police Department
No discussion.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT(AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. NOT USED
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Non-Binding Presentation:The Adel at Lake Jesup
***This item was pulled and postponed for the next Commission meeting
501) Discussion on Non-Binding Presentation Requirement
Deputy Mayor Elliott requested the item and began by requesting a change be made to Ordinance
2019-09 requiring applicant to perform a Non-Binding presentation instead of it being voluntary.
Mr.Tafelsky reviewed the current process the City has in place.
Discussion followed on the Staff work load, cost for applicants, and speaking with Developers.
Assistant City Attorney Kristin Eick read the Code (Section 2-31; City Code) regarding ex parte
communications related to quasi-judicial proceedings and disclosure requirements.
Brief discussion followed and Staff was asked to gather more information and draft a potential
change.
"I MAKE A MOTION TO TABLE THIS TO A FUTURE AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
JOHNSON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT. DISCUSSION.
MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
502) Selection of Alternate Storm Design Criteria
Mr. David Hamstra, P.E., CFM, Stormwater Department Manager, Pegasus Engineering presented
"Higher Stormwater Standards Alternative" options within the "Stormwater Grants Briefing" to the
Commission.
Discussion followed regarding procedures before the Hurricanes and finding a solution that wouldn't
be a large expense for Developers but also help the City.
Attorney Eick reviewed the process going forward related to the proposed change in the City Code.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION FOR THE COMMISSION TO ADOPT OPTION 1 THE FDOT
(FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) CRITICAL DURATION ANALYSIS." MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK(AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
503) Discussion on Temporary Moratorium
Mayor McCann stated the Temporary Moratorium Ordinance was set to expire soon. Discussion
ensued on the timeline and process needed for the Ordinance amending the Stormwater
Management and Drainage System requirements within the City Code.
"I MOVE WE MAKE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM IN ENACTED ORDINANCE 2022-12 FOR AN
ADDITIONAL NINETY (90) DAY PERIOD TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMENDMENTS
TO THE CITY CODE AND APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUIREMENT TO ENHANCE THE
STORMWATER DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS PROVIDED FOR THE
GENERAL REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS; SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BENTON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK(AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
504) ARCS Funding - Sheet Pile Wall Financing
Mr. Hamstra reviewed estimated costs, project locations, and timelines related to the NRCS funding
projects.
Discussion followed on the ability ofthe Cityto make extension requests, cost concerns, andjustifying
a public purpose.
505) Proposed Interim City Manager Employment Agreement by and between Phil Hursh and
the City of Winter Springs
Mayor McCann reviewed the terms of the Interim City Manager contract presented to the
Commission.
Discussion followed on the ability of the City Commission to hold positions, budgeting for salary
increases, and the proposed automobile allowance.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACT."
MOTION BY COMMISSIONER COLANGELO.SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR ELLIOTT. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BENTON (AYE); COLANGELO (AYE);JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK(AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0
506) New Business
Deputy Mayor Elliott requested a Proclamation be made to thank, the owner of the Winter Springs
Golf Course for letting the City use his property for debris storage during the hurricane clean up.
Mayor McCann relayed the status of the American flag retirement drop box formerly approved by the
Commission.Commissioner Johnson noted he would liketo recognize the Eagle Scout after achieving
his Scout award for his project. Mayor McCann also requested an item be added to the next agenda
for discussion and process on obtaining a Lobbyist for the City.
Commissioner Resnick requested to add on the next agenda an update on livestreaming the
Commission meetings and bring the School Board Interlocal agreement back in front of the
Commission.
Attorney Eick gave further information regarding the City Manager search. Attorney Eick conveyed
that the City could put out an RFQ like previously stated but that method was not required like
previously thought or the City could obtain quotes from Executive Search Firms. The Commission
gave consensus for Staff to move forward with obtaining quotes from Executive Search Firms for the
City Manager search process.
REPORTS
600) Interim City Manager Phil Hursh
No report
601) City Attorney Anthony A.Garganese
No report
602)Assistant City Clerk Tristin Motter
No report
603) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Colangelo
• Noted her attendance to the meeting for the Seminole County Self-storage project.
Commissioner Colangelo relayed the disproval of the residents that were also in attendance
and gave suggestions related to traffic that might be able to mandate through the County.
Additionally, Commissioner Colangelo relayed the further meetings for Seminole County this
project will be discussed at.
604)Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson
Relayed his attendance at the Seminole County Self-storage meeting.
605) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick
Relayed his attendance at the taste of Oviedo and the Highland Food Truck event.
606) Seat Five Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Rob Elliott
• Reminded the Commission and residents about the City Easter Egg Hunt;
• Noted his planned attendance at the upcoming Homeowners Association meetings;
• Noted his attendance at the Seminole County Self-storage meeting;
• Relayed his conversation with the state Auditors;
• Relayed his participation in a video for the future Pickle ball Courts for the City.
607) Mayor Kevin McCann
• Relayed the Leadership Seminole graduation ceremony in May;
• Reminded the Commission and residents of the Tuscawilla Family Fun Day;
• Additional expressed excitement about the City Easter Egg Hunt.
City Manager wanted to relay the donator of the outdoor furniture for the Police Department was
Action Church.
608) Seat One Commissioner Matt Benton
No report
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input.
Mr. Kevin Cannon PO Box795447, Winter Springs, Florida spoke regarding the School Board Interlocal
Agreement. He relayed his background as a Commissioner, what was spoken about at previous
meetings regarding the 88%, and the Commission not being in favor.
Mrs.Shelia Benton,474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs relayed her opposition to the N RCS projects.
Additionally, Mrs. Benton relayed her agreeance with the Commissioner view on the Seminole County
School Board Interlocal Agreement.
Mr. Art Gallo, 799 Nandia Terrace, Winter Springs further spoke regarding the NRCS projects and
explained his view on how the projects would help the whole of the City.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT 0. ,C��•• ba/1dp
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 10:44 P.M. q n }"
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
TRISTIN MOTTER
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR KEVIN McCANN
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the May 8,2023 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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