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Home My WebLink About2023 01 18 TLBD Regular Meeting Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Committee Member Tom Vagnini called to order the Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call: Committee Member Skip Arok, present Committee Member Terri Bivona, present Committee Member Ellen Paul, present Committee Member Tom Vagnini, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Also present: Casey Howard, Deputy City Manager Donna Bruno, Controller, Finance Department Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No changes were made to the Agenda. REGULAR AGENDA - PART I 500) Election for Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2023 Mr. Gowan opened the nominations for Chairperson. “I NOMINATE TERRI BIVONA.” NOMINATION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER VAGNINI. “I NOMINATE TOM VAGNINI.” NOMINATION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BIVONA. VOTE: BIVONA (VAGNINI); VAGNINI (BIVONA); PAUL (BIVONA); AROK (BIVONA) Terri Bivona was elected Chairperson. 501) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2023 Mr. Gowan opened nominations. “I NOMINATE ELLEN PAUL.” NOMINATION BY CHAIRPERSON BIVONA. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 18, 2023 PAGE 2 OF 3 P L A N N I N G A N D Z O N I N G B O A R D / L O C A L P L A N N I N G A G E N C Y R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | W E D N E S D A Y , J U N E 5 , 2 0 1 9 | P A G E 2 O F 3 No other nominations were made. VOTE: AROK (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVONA (AYE) Ellen Paul was elected Vice-Chairperson. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Ted Johnson, 1107 Pheasant Circle, Winter Springs commented on areas that were in need of attention, thought the small monuments needed to be addressed, spoke about the condition of Winter Springs Boulevard, and asked about the number of specimen trees and their status along Winter Springs Boulevard. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Approval of the Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee. "MOTION TO APPROVE THE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2022 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES." MOTION BY CHAIRPERSON BIVONA. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AROK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: AROK (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVONA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA - PART II 502) Update on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Urban Beautification noted the smaller monuments were being proposed for repairs, maintenance issues with landscaping, and a new company that was learning the area. Mr. Maddox then discussed the fountains, ongoing repairs related to storm damage, vaults nearing end of life, and looking at automation of the system. Continuing, Mr. Maddox discussed the process of cataloging specimen trees and responsibly rebuilding the canopy. Discussion followed on median work, mulching, the new company’s responsiveness, neighborhood entrances, and plant replacement, as well as irrigation systems and recent improvements. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,FLORIDA MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING-JANUARY 18,2023 PAGE 3OF3 503) Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details Ms. Donna Bruno, Controller, Finance Department, noted the ongoing 2022 audit and explained that numbers presented were not yet final. Continuing, Ms. Bruno answered questions about increased contract/administrative costs related to a rate study. Ms. Bruno noted that the assessment did not have to be increased and discussed options available to the Committee. Discussion followed on contingency funds as well as reserves and fund balance. Ms. Bruno then discussed LED lighting options, noted new lights were not in the budget, and reviewed previous discussions, Duke Energy proposal, and the goal of consistency in the City. "I MAKE THE MOTION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL FROM DUKE ENERY, LIGHTING PROPOSAL WR43963091 FOR TLBD LIGHTING." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AROK. SECONDED BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON PAUL. DISCUSSION. VOTE:AROK (AYE);VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVONA (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-0. REPORTS PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Ted Johnson, 7107 Pheasant Circle, Winter Springs discussed history of the fountain vaults, associated issues, and discussed potential solutions. Mr. Johnson also noted discussions with a resident who had concerns about a missing light on Winter Springs Boulevard. Finally, Mr.Johnson thanked the Staff for addressing the Board's concerns. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Bivona adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:27 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA CITY CLERK NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the May 17, 2023 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee meeting.