HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 01 17 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Adviosry Committee Regular Meeting AgendaTUSCAWILLA LIGHTING &
BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 - 5:15 PM
CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Changes
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Anyone who wishes to speak during Public Input on any Agenda Item or subject matter will need to fill out a
“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
CONSENT AGENDA
300. Approval of the Minutes from the October 18 ,2023 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
2023 10 18 TLBD Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500. Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details
TLBD 2024 Q1.pdf
501. Update on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects
REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT
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“Public Input” form. Individuals will limit their comments to three (3) minutes, and representatives of groups or
homeowners' associations shall limit their comments to five (5) minutes, unless otherwise determined by the City
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA | JANUARY 17, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Minutes from the October 18 ,2023 Tuscawilla Lighting and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting.
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests the Committee approve the Minutes from the October 18, 2023
Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting as
presented.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 18, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Terri Bivona called to order the Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Regular Meeting of
the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee at 5:16 p.m. in the
Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter
Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairperson Terri Bivona, present
Vice-Chairperson Ellen Paul, present
Committee Member Skip Arok, present
Committee Member Dennis Jones, present (
Committee Member Tom Vagnini, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Also present:
Donna Bruno, Interim Director, Finance Department
Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Urban Beautification
Brian Dunigan, Director, Operations Department
Tracy Brock, Budget Manager, Finance Department
Michelle Rozanski, Senior Business Analyst, Finance Department
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 Bivona opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Minutes from the August 16, 2023 Tuscawilla Lighting and
Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
"MOTION TO APPROVE.” MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER AROK. SECONDED BY VICE-
CHAIR PAUL. DISCUSSION.
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VOTE: AROK (AYE); JONES (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVIONA (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details
Ms. Bruno briefly reviewed the quarterly report, noted no major changes, and invited
questions.
Brief discussion followed on the reassessment process, capital versus operational expenses,
issues with the fountain, and LED lighting.
501) Update on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects
Mr. Maddox provided an update on the fountains, reported geotechnical reports had come
back and were in review with the engineers, noted existing basin should be usable which
could provide significant cost savings, and reviewed estimated costs.
Discussion followed on the pump vault, cost effectiveness, preventing ongoing costs, and a
planned leak detection system for the vaults.
Mr. Maddox then addressed landscaping, noted a new company, Nature's Care, was handling
the district landscaping, commented on their good work, and noted the ongoing bid process.
Discussion followed on entryways, funds for landscaping replacement, money in the budget
to replace monuments, and the impact of fountain repair on projects.
Mr. Maddox then introduced Mr. John Gordon, Nature’s Care who briefly reviewed his career
and provided an overview of the company. Mr. Gordon thanked the Committee and the City
for the opportunity.
Further discussion followed on the improved look of the medians, efforts to prioritize safety,
and holiday decoration plans.
Mr. Vagnini then shared concerns related to plans for a connection to Winter Springs
Boulevard, the potential for increased traffic, and potential impacts on increased need for
maintenance.
502) Election for Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024.
Chairperson Bivona opened nominations.
COMMITTEE MEMBER VAGNINI NOMINATED TERRI BIVONA.
VOTE: AROK (AYE); JONES (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVIONA (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
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503) Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2024.
Chairperson Bivona opened nominations.
CHAIRPERSON BIVONA NOMINATED ELLEN PAUL.
VOTE: AROK (AYE); JONES (AYE); VAGNINI (AYE); PAUL (AYE); BIVIONA (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Bivona opened Public Input.
No one addressed the Committee.
Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Bivona adjourned the Regular Meeting at 5:55 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_____________________________________
CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA
CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the ______________________, 2024 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Advisory Committee.
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REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 500
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COMMITTEE AGENDA | JANUARY 17, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Quarterly Fiscal Year-To-Date Expenditure Details
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
No action required.
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TLBD Maintenance Fund
Quarterly Meeting - JANUARY 17, 2024
Select Expense Accounts
10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Date Amount Description
Budget $23,416
10/17/2023 $1,400 Oct fountain maint.
11/7/2023 $1,400 Nov fountain maint.
11/20/2023 $1,063 north fountain leak detection
YTD Expense Total $3,863
Encumbered
End Balance $19,554
Budget $174,448
10/12/2023 $7,192 Oct Landscape Maint.
10/17/2023 $137 irrigation supplies
10/31/2023 $2,060 irrigation repair
11/07/2023 $7,192 Nov Landscape Maint.
12/19/2023 $31,211 fall mulching
12/21/2023 $7,192 Dec Landscape Maint.
Computer Power Systems 10/23/2023 $1,210 remove wires from generator/repairs
A Budget Tree 11/13/2023 $1,400 removal dead Pine
Siteone 11/20/2023 $265 irrigaiton supplies
12/13/2023 $227 irrigaiton supplies
12/19/2023 $108 irrigaiton supplies
12/21/2023 $77 irrigaiton supplies
YTD Expense Total $58,273
Encumbered $2,432
End Balance $113,744
Budget $500
YTD Expense Total $0
Encumbered $0
End Balance $500
Budget $46,640
YTD Expense Total $0
Encumbered
End Balance $46,640
Budget $78,240
10/10/2023 $147 Oct Howell Creek/Deer Run
11/8/2023 $40 Nov Howell Creek/Deer Run
12/11/2023 $41 Dec Howell Creek/Deer Run
Utilities
Signs/Walls
Contract Admin
Seminole County (irrigation)
Nature's Care
Account/Vendor
Fountains
CQ Aquatics
Grounds
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City of Winter Springs (irrigation) 10/10/2023 $1,205 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
10/17/2023 $1,377
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
11/14/2023 $1,290 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
11/21/2023 $1,449
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
12/12/2023 $351 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
12/19/2023 $687
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
Duke Energy 10/13/2023 $242 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
10/18/2023 $33 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
10/19/2023 $1,217 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
11/20/2023 $227 Low voltage entrance lighting-November
11/27/2023 $439 Low voltage entrance lighting-November
12/6/2023 $32 Low voltage entrance lighting-November
12/19/2023 $227 Low voltage entrance lighting-December
12/25/2023 $1,329 Low voltage entrance lighting-December
YTD Expense Total $10,333
Encumbered $0
End Balance $67,907
Streetlights Budget $243,600
Duke Energy 10/19/2023 $20,031 October streetlights
11/27/2023 $19,986 November streetlights
12/25/2023 $19,845 December streetlights
YTD Expense Total $59,862
Encumbered $0
End Balance $183,738
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