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Home My WebLink About2024 07 15 Consent 307 Minutes from June 24, 2024 City CommissionCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 307 CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | JULY 15, 2024 REGULAR MEETING TITLE Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, June 24, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting SUMMARY FUNDING SOURCE RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Commission approve the June 24, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting minutes as presented. 529 CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 AT 6:30 PM CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 530 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 | PAGE 2 OF 6 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, June 24, 2024 of the City Commission to order at 6:32 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 City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Pastor Kyle Stewart led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor McCann asked if there were any changes to the agenda. No changes were made, and the agenda was adopted. Discussion followed on requests for non-denominational prayers. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs spoke about accessibility concerns in parks, her attendance at the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting, and noted questions about the Comprehensive Plan and park plans. Mr. Scott Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs noted questions about the consent agenda and what was allowed to be included. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs shared concerns about social media comments, encouraged a workshop to discuss the invocation and other policies. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. CONSENT AGENDA 300) Seminole County Sheriff’s Office & City of Winter Springs Agreement for Dispatching Services - FY 2025 Amendment 2 Mayor McCann briefly reviewed the transition to dispatching with Seminole County and noted this was an agreement to continue that partnership. 301) Resolution 2024-11 recognizing the retirement of Lt. Bill Mayhugh from the Police 531 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 | PAGE 3 OF 6 Department. No discussion. 302) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Coalition Partners with Central Florida Waste to Energy Initiative (CFWEI) Mr. Bilal Iftikhar, Director, Utilities Department noted the project was EPA grant funded, briefly described the proposed project, and noted this was a non-binding agreement. Mr. John Slot, Chief Technology Officer, Seminole County discussed specific provisions of the MOA, tipping fees, and maintenance responsibility. 303) Winter Springs Villages Connection to Reclaimed Water Main Extension and Construction Services Agreement - Amendment 1 Interim Manager Hursh noted this was an extension of what was done last year along State Road 434 and explained this would take reclaimed lines past Hickory Grove and into Winter Springs Village to complete the loop. Discussion followed on the City’s consumptive use permit (CUP), water usage, and the Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation Plant. Mr. Iftikhar noted ongoing communication with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) related to the City’s CUP exceedance and requirements to show an effort to reduce the use of potable water. 304) Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, June 10, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR BENTON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) First Reading of Ordinance Number 2024-06: 1045 N HWY 17-92 Voluntary Annexation of Real Property Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department noted applicant's request to postpone this hearing to the next Commission meeting. "MOTION TO POSTPONE ITEM 400 TO THE NEXT COMMISSION MEETING JULY 15, 2024." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA 500) CSA Engineering Services Stormwater Improvement Program 532 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 | PAGE 4 OF 6 Interim Manager Hursh introduced the item and noted the City’s attempt to go after state money for the project that was ultimately vetoed. Discussion followed on the timeline for stormwater improvements, the need to develop a permanent funding source for stormwater management, and current rates. "MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500.” [APPROVAL FOR AWARD OF THE CSA ENGINEERING SERVICES STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.] MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 501) Designation of Voting Delegate to 2024 Florida League of Cities Annual Conference Mr. Gowan, City Clerk, introduced the item. Brief discussion on planned attendance and the importance of attending sessions. "MOTION TO APPROVE MAYOR MCCANN AS THE VOTING DELEGATE AND DEPUTY MAYOR MATT BENTON AS THE ALTERNATE FOR THE 2024 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BRUCE (AYE); JOHNSON (AYE); RESNICK (AYE); ELLIOTT (AYE); BENTON (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) New Business Commissioner Bruce noted concerns of tennis players and relayed a request that Trotwood Park’s courts be restored to sole tennis use. Commissioner Resnick noted the upcoming budget workshop and proposed discussing the Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation Plant. Commissioner Resnick reiterated a request to discuss the 2009 Senior Center Agreement. Discussion followed and it was agreed that this should be discussed in August. REPORTS 600) Interim City Manager Phil Hursh • Noted the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would soon resurface a portion of State Road 434 from 17-92 to State Road 419, reviewed the estimated timeline, and noted associated changes to speed limits. 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese • No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan • Noted he was attending the Florida Association of City Clerks Conference 606) Seat Four Commissioner Cade Resnick • Noted a conversation with potential Chick-fil-A owner looking at opening in the City; 533 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 | PAGE 5 OF 6 • Noted communications with the owner of the batting cages on Belle Avenue and efforts to get into compliance; • Noted planned attendance at the Celebration of Freedom. 607) Seat Five Commissioner Rob Elliott • Noted a recent mission trip to Uganda. 608) Mayor Kevin McCann • Noted the Governor’s veto of three (3) city appropriations and planned pursuit of alternative funding sources; • Discussed the Fourth Generation Penny Sales Tax; • Noted a recent event attended at Evergreen Cemetery and briefly spoke about its rich history. 603) Seat One Commissioner/Deputy Mayor Matt Benton • Noted attendance at the Lake Monroe Amateur Radio Society (LMARS) Field Day event at Central Winds Park; • Noted a March 29, 2024 elections complaint against him and requested that the complaint and findings of the Florida Elections Commission deeming the complaint legally insufficient be entered into the record with other supporting documentation. 604) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce • Noted she had previously received an Ethics violation and asked that this be entered into the record; • Noted a meeting with Staff related to pickleball and efforts to address shade, paddle rotation, and standing water; • Requested a presentation on water quality be brought to a future meeting; • Noted an increase in code violations and questions about permit requirements; • Noted tree removal for the development of a new assisted living facility and plans to replant; • Noted the Seminole County School Board had updated their proposed Fourth Generation Sales Tax list and that Winter Springs High School renovations were included. 605) Seat Three Commissioner Ted Johnson • Asked about the ability to make an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Board. Discussion followed and it was determined that no appointment needed to be made until the next meeting; • Noted the recent water quality report and reiterated that the City had no violations listed on the report. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Sheila Benton, 414 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs shared concerns about comments made regarding Pastor Stewart and his invocations and spoke about religious freedom. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs spoke in favor of non-denominational prayers being offered at the beginning of meetings. 534 CITY COMMISSION MINUTES | REGULAR MEETING | MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 | PAGE 6 OF 6 Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted his research done on wastewater treatment plants and Parkstone and briefly reviewed his findings related to the augmentation plant. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs spoke regarding a post made on social media related to David Smith and shared her experience working with David Smith. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ____________________________________ CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA CITY CLERK APPROVED: _____________________________________ MAYOR KEVIN McCANN NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 12, 2024 City Commission Regular Meeting. 535