HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025 02 19 TLBD Regular Meeting AgendaTUSCAWILLA LIGHTING &
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 - 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
REGULAR AGENDA - PART I
500. Election for Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
501. Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
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 Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification District
Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
2024 10 30 TLBD Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA - PART II
502. Quarterly Fiscal Year to Date Expenditure Details
TLBD YTD 01.31.25.pdf
503. Update on Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Projects
REPORTS
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.
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ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is a Public Meeting, and the public is invited to attend and this Agenda is subject to change. Please be
advised that one (1) or more Members of any of the City's Advisory Boards and Committees may be in
attendance at this Meeting, and may participate in discussions.
Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the
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board, commission, agency, or authority" - per Section 286.26 Florida Statutes.
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any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and
that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based" - per Section
286.0105 Florida Statutes.
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REGULAR AGENDA - PART I ITEM 500
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Election for Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee discuss and elect a Chairperson for calendar year 2025.
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REGULAR AGENDA - PART I ITEM 501
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Election for Vice-Chairperson of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District
Advisory Committee for Calendar Year 2025.
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee discuss and elect a Vice-Chairperson for calendar year 2025.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 300
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Tuscawilla Lighting & Beautification
District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board approve the meeting minutes from the October 30 , 2024
Tuscawilla Lighting & 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 30, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Terri Bivona called to order the Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 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:
Chairperson Terri Bivona, present
Vice-Chairperson Ellen Paul, present
Committee Member Dennis Jones, present
Committee Member Denise Ritchey, present
Assistant City Clerk Tristin Tarrant, present
Also present:
Mrs. Holly Queen, Director, Finance Department
Mr. Kevin Maddox, Landscape Manager, Urban Beautification
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.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs thanked City staff for fixing an issue in a
timely manner. Additionally, after reviewing the budget Mr. Gallo gave the suggestion to
increase the maintenance budget and redefine the budget.
**Brief recess ensued; Mrs. Dennis Ritchey arrived and was sworn in at 5:23pm.**
Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Approval of the Minutes for July 17, 2024 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Advisory Committee Regular Meeting
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301) Approval of the Minutes for August 14, 2024 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification
District Advisory Committee Special Meeting
"I MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES.” MOTION BY VICE-CHAIRPERSON PAUL.
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JONES. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); RITCHEY (AYE)
MOTION PASSED. 4-0
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
400. Not Used
REGULAR AGENDA
500) Quarterly Fiscal Year To Date Expenditure Details
Mrs. Queen, Finance Director, presented the financial update for the fiscal year ending
September 30. Mrs. Queen reported settlement for the fountain repairs was received,
advertisement is out for the landscaping contract, and a rate study was planned for fiscal year
2025.
Committee members inquired about the timeline for the rate study and landscaping
contracts. Mrs. Queen explained that the process would likely begin after receiving landscape
contract bids and would aim to be completed before the next budget cycle.
Additional discussion on the process for increasing assessments and condition of the fountains
and associated electronics ensued.
Mr. Maddox, Landscape Manager, provided an update on the fountain repairs. He stated that
the project was expected to be completed within two weeks. Mr. Maddox explained that both
fountains had been off due to the repairs and that the insurance had covered additional
plumbing issues discovered during the work.
Mr. Maddox also presented estimates for refurbishing the North Fountain. He discussed
options for changing the color of the fountains and adding remote monitoring capabilities.
Discussed continued on the potential for automating fountain monitoring systems and the
associated costs. Mr. Maddox provided estimates for both the equipment and fees.
Mr. Maddox asked for directions on landscaping improvements and plans for refurbishing
monuments. Mr. Maddox’s suggestion is prioritizing larger monuments first in response to the
public input given. The committee expressed consensus about the staff recommendation.
501) Discussion on Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
City Clerk Tarrant presented the options for the 2025 meeting schedule. The committee
discussed the pros and cons of changing from quarterly meetings in January, April, July, and
October to February, May, August, and November, or reducing to bi-annual meetings.’ Staff
reassured the committee the options were picked and agreed upon by all related departments
and if needed special meetings can be scheduled. After a brief discussion the committee was
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agreeable to shifting the quarterly meeting and Chairperson Bivona recommended a motion
on moving the meetings January, April, July, and October to February, May, August, and
November for 2025.
"I OFFICALLY MAKE THAT MOTION [FOR MOVING THE QUARTERLY MEETINGS TO
FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, AND NOVEMBER].” MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JONES.
SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER RITCHEY. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BIVONA (AYE); PAUL (AYE); JONES (AYE); RITCHEY (AYE)
MOTION PASSED. 4-0
PUBLIC INPUT
Chairperson Bivona opened Public Input.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs recommended creating a maintenance
plan for the landscaping and monument signs and having the budget reflect the
improvements needed. Mr. Gallo thanked staff and the Committee for their work.
Chairperson Bivona closed Public Input
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Bivona adjourned the Regular Meeting at 6:09 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
_____________________________________
TRISTIN TARRANT
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the February 19, 2025 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee.
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REGULAR AGENDA - PART II ITEM 502
TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING & BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AGENDA | FEBRUARY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Quarterly Fiscal Year to Date Expenditure Details
SUMMARY
Quarterly Fiscal Year To Date Expenditure Details.
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
No Action Required.
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TLBD Maintenance Fund
Quarterly Meeting - FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Select Expense Accounts
10/1/2024 - 1/31/2025
Date Amount Description
Budget $20,536
12.03.2024 $310 Nov South Fountain Maint. (partial month)
12.06.2024 $620 Dec South Fountain Maint.
12.16.2024 $998 install concrete wall & anchors
01.28.2025 $620 Jan South Fountain Maint
Economy Pool 01.13.2025 $750 Oct South Fountain Maint
YTD Expense Total $3,298
Encumbered $13,220
End Balance $4,018
Budget $159,467
10.15.2024 $7,192 Oct Landscaping
11.07.2024 $7,192 Nov Landscaping
12.03.2024 $7,192 Dec Landscaping
12.16.2024 $1,820 Annuals
01.15.2025 $7,192 Jan Landscaping
A Budget Tree 01.09.2025 $2,480 tree removal on WSB
01.13.2025 $540 fertilizer
Lowe's 01.09.2025 $13 supplies
Siteone 10.29.2024 $406 irrigaiton supplies
11.13.2024 $81 irrigaiton supplies
01.09.2025 $106 irrigaiton supplies
01.30.2025 $33 irrigaiton supplies
YTD Expense Total $34,248
Encumbered $62,158
End Balance $63,060
Budget $500
M&M Flags 10.29.2024 $458 American Flags
YTD Expense Total $458
Encumbered $0
End Balance $42
Budget $46,840 Renewal of contract in process
YTD Expense Total $0
Encumbered
End Balance $46,840
Budget $74,340
11.12.2024 $34 Oct Howell Creek/Deer Run
12.10.2024 $34 Nov Howell Creek/Deer Run
01.08.2025 $34 Dec Howell Creek/Deer Run
Nature's Care
Account/Vendor
Fountains
Nuwave Concrete
Grounds
Utilities
Signs/Walls
Contract Admin
Seminole County (irrigation)
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City of Winter Springs (irrigation) 10.08.2024 $965 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
10.15.2024 $819
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
11.12.2024 $456 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
11.19.2024 $539
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
12.10.2024 $1,741 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
12.17.2024 $535
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
01.14.2025 $2,733 Seneca-Shetland-Dyson-Medians 21, 22, 23-Fountain
01.21.2025 $2,183
Vistawilla/Planter L&R TLBD, Tuscora/434,
WSB/Tuska, Tusk/Trotwood
Duke Energy 11.19.2024 $205 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
11.27.2024 $637 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
12.03.2024 $32 Low voltage entrance lighting-October
12.17.2024 $269 Low voltage entrance lighting-November
12.27.2024 $743 Low voltage entrance lighting-November
01.15.2025 $240 Low voltage entrance lighting-December
01.28.2025 $347 Low voltage entrance lighting-December
YTD Expense Total $12,546
Encumbered $0
End Balance $61,794
Streetlights Budget $243,396
Duke Energy 11.27.2024 $18,817 October streetlights
12.27.2024 $18,807 November streetlights
01.28.2025 $18,196 December streetlights
YTD Expense Total $55,820
Encumbered $0
End Balance $187,576
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