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Home My WebLink About2024 05 06 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, May 6 , 2024 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 2 O F 6 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, May 6, 2024 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 Matt Benton, present Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present Commissioner Ted Johnson, present Commissioner Cade Resnick, present Commissioner Rob Elliott, present Interim City Manager Phil Hursh, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present Pastor Bob Melhorn led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McCann asked if there were any changes to the agenda. No changes were made. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200) Current Development Project Summary No discussion. 201) City of Winter Springs Pension Information No discussion. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Joanne Krebs, 1002 Taproot Drive, Winter Springs, expressed concerns and asked questions regarding the previously presented survey discussing the Senior Center trips and parking. Additionally, Ms. Krebs relayed concerns for safety at the new proposed Town Center trip location. Ms. Maureen Landgraf, 443 Tradition Lane, Winter Springs, relayed her experience when attending the day trips and expressed concerns regarding the proposed alternate drop-off area for the Senior day trips. Ms. Karen Strain, 2839 Spyglass Cove, Longwood, Florida, Owner and President of Latitude adjustment, the provider of the Senior Center Day Trips, relayed discussions with City Staff about the changes and relayed some additional history regarding the day and weekend trips as well as past staff communication and interactions. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs discussed the per-storm check list in relation to flooding throughout the city, requested renaming of creeks to potentially aid with state recognition, and suggested implementing recommendations of previous studies. C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 3 O F 6 Ms. June Hagood, 970 Troon Trace, Winter Springs expressed concern for the change in decision and survey results previously discussed. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Seminole County No discussion. 301) The Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce "Central Winds Music Festival" Agreement No discussion. 302) Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, April 29, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400. Not Used REGULAR AGENDA 500) Fourth Generation Penny Sales Tax - Updated Project List Mayor McCann opened the item and gave the suggestion to make some changes to the project list to focus on the major needs within the city and then bring the list back. Commissioner Bruce agreed and asked the Central Winds Stadium Lights to be added. Staff relayed the initial listing need ed to be submitted by this week, but research could be done into the price layout and adjustments can be made. Further suggestions for fencing at Trotwood Park, reviewing the Torcaso Park plan to update it and seeking park grants to help with updating, were given. Discussion ensued on pricing for LED lighting in Central Winds and having Staff get with Duke Energy about any programs they may have. "I WILL MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500 AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 501) Award of ITB No. 03-24-03 PH for Pond Sediment Removal Services to Zulu Marine Services, Inc. as the lowest and most responsible and responsive bidder. Interim City Manager Hursh opened the item, gave some background on the other bids and relayed Zulu was the lowest, most responsible, and responsive bidder. "I MAKE THAT MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 501 AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION.]- C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 4 O F 6 VOTE: BENTON (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) Winding Hollow Blvd. - LAP/LFA/Three Party Agreements Interim City Manager Hursh began by relaying some background on the item. A brief discussion ensued on the expectation for the Winding Hollow turn lane and the timeframe of the project. "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 502 AS PRESENTED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BENTON (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 503) Discussion on Senior Center Parking Mayor McCann opened the item for discussion. Commissioner Elliott expressed the opinion that the Senior Center parking issue should have been handled by Staff, the vendor, and the Senior Association "Board of Directors" to find a middle ground. Discussion ensued on the understanding of the Senior Association, its board, and their role. The City Attorney was asked about the procedure of changing the prior action done by the City Commission and City Attorney Garganese relayed if the Commission wanted to resend the previous decision it would need to be stated in a motion and vote. Ms. Karen Strain, Owner and President of Latitude Adjustments, communicated the proposed scheduling and gave clarification on the multiday extended motor coach tours that utilized the parking lot within the Town Center. Ms. Strain explained the extended trips have less cars parked at the lot which makes using it easier but also expressed s afety concerns for that parking lot was well. Staff were asked about the current scheduling and if the dates for the proposed trips were being blocked out. Mr. Hartman, Parks/Recreation & Facilities Director, relayed that currently the calendar is being blocked out with the dates that coincide with the trips. Additional concerns regarding bathrooms and lighting were brought up. The Commission requested the City Attorney give a background of the Senior Center and the understanding of the relationship between the Senior Association and the City. Deputy Mayor Benton asked about a Hold Harmless and Release. The City Attorney relayed the city does have a Release for overnight parking being a “park at your own risk”. Commissioner Resnick asked former Commissioner Ms. Joanne Krebs about her understanding due to her being on the dais when the city created the agreement. Ms. Joanne Krebs relayed her understanding of the Senior Center to increase the quality of life of the City's seniors. Mayor McCann gave a review of the discussion and the options for further action if wanted by the commission. Commissioner Bruce made a motion to keep the Senior Center operations the same. Mayor McCann informed a motion was not needed for that decision. No further actions were taken, parking was to remain at the Senior Center. 504) New Business Commissioner Elliott relayed his communications with representatives for the Special Olympics and their want to utilize the pickleball courts for lessons and a possible tournament. C I T Y C O M M I S S I O N M I N U T E S | R E G U L A R M E E T I N G | M O N D A Y , M A Y 6 , 2 0 2 4 | P A G E 5 O F 6 Commissioner Bruce asked about an update on the documents for the I nspector General’s office and the ACFR. Brief questions regarding the irrigation reclaim turn off in the Oak Forest Community. Staff relayed it was due to the drought that was currently affecting supplies. Deputy Mayor Benton relayed communications with Mr. Andre Klasse who is involved in a non-profit agency to bring in computers or fix the current computers. Commissioner Johnson also reached out to the UCF Incubator as well in relation to the Senior Center computers. REPORTS 600) Interim City Manager Phil Hursh • No report 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan • No report 603) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce • Relayed her visit to Trotwood Park and that the fence repair looked great. 604) Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson • Noted his attendance at CALNO and relayed the topics and updates discussed during the meeting. [proposed revamp plans of Downtown Oviedo, a new county programs, and house bill 30-16 Homeless (Rescue Outreach Mission)] 605) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick • Thanked staff for looking into pension information • Relayed his work and position on the board of Rescue Outreach Mission and that they are working with municipalities to help the homeless populous. • Reminded that AP Exam week started today and wished those student’s good luck. • Thanked Teachers and Nurses for “Teacher and Nurses recognition week”. 606) Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott • Noted his attendance at the National Day of Prayer; • Gave comment about Congress is looking into trying to resolve the Institution Real Estate Market issues and that concern being at the State Level. 607) Mayor Kevin McCann • Reminded the Commission of the Comp Plan Workshop • Noted the groundbreaking of Latin American Church. 608) Seat One Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Matt Benton • further spoke on Rescue Outreach Mission and being the mission of Metro Plan. • Noted his attendance at the National Day of Prayer. 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