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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | APRIL 28, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
TITLE
Approval of the Monday, March 31, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
SUMMARY
FUNDING SOURCE
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Commission review and approve the March 31, 2025 City
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes as presented.
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CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 AT 6:30 PM
CITY HALL – COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, April 14, 2025 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 Cade Resnick, present
Commissioner Paul Diaz, present
Commissioner Victoria Bruce, present
Commissioner Sarah Baker, present
Commissioner Mark Caruso, present
City Manager Kevin A. Sweet, present
City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present
City Clerk Christian Gowan, present
Pastor Bob Melhorn led the invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
100. Not Used
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
200. Not Used
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input.
The following members of Girl Scout Troop 869 spoke and asked that a crosswalk be installed along
with wildlife crossing signs at the intersection of Moss Road and Dolphin Road:
•Olivia Wade
•Veronica Nash
•Rylan
Zoe Roth spoke about efforts to save and protect the planet, people, animals, and nature.
Dr. Kurt Miericke, 1820 Seneca Boulevard, Winter Springs discussed the speed limit of Winter Springs
Boulevard, reviewed previous discussions held at the Commission, and read statement from the
Board of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association (THOA) opposed to raising the speed limit to
30mph.1
Mr. Radi Adzemovic, 1512 Aspenwood Street , Winter Springs spoke in opposition to raising the speed
limit on Winter Springs Boulevard.
Mr. Tony Bolyard, 1110 Pheasant Circle, Winter Springs spoke in favor of keeping the speed limit on
Winter Springs Boulevard at 25mph.
Mr. Robert Miller, 679 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs commented on a recent article featured in
the Orlando Sentinel and threats to water supplies related to 1-4 dioxine and a recently annexed
property that may be impacted. Mr. Miller encouraged Commissioners to contact Seminole County
and get data to potentially join a lawsuit.2
1 The statement read by Dr. Miericke is attached to the end of these minutes.
2 A written version of Mr. Miller’s comments were provided for the record and are attached to the end of these minutes.
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Ms. Paula Keyes, 344 Casa Grande Drive, Winter Springs noted people living on a fixed income and
the potential impacts of rate increases. Ms. Keyes noted she was in favor of looking for cuts elsewhere
to cover costs.3
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs discussed recent work done to clean out
culverts and wished everyone a happy Earth Month.
Mr. Robin Neilen, 1033 Northern Way, Winter Springs discussed his plans to open the Clubhouse Deli
at the former 7-11 in Tuscawilla
Mr. Ken Greenberg, 1635 White Dove Drive, Winter Springs - representing Winter Springs Community
Association - noted he was in favor of raising the speed limit on Winter Springs Boulevard back to
30mph.
Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs noted she though Winter Springs Boulevard
was used as a cut-through, noted increased traffic due to growth in Oviedo, and was opposed to
raising the speed limit back to 30mph.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
CONSENT AGENDA
300) Fairway Oaks - 42-inch Inflow Storm Sewer Pipe Repair on Oxbow Lane.
No discussion
301) Consideration and approval of the implementation of the Warrant Service Officer Program
under the 287(g) Agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This item was pulled for a separate vote by Commissioner Baker and not included in the approval
of the Consent Agenda.
302) Approval of the Monday, March 31, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
No discussion.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 301. MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
301) Consideration and approval of the implementation of the Warrant Service Officer Program
under the 287(g) Agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Commissioner Baker noted a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) had been provided reflecting
a change from the Warrant Service Officer Program to the Task Force model she then shared her
concerns regarding the city signing the agreement and potential negative impacts such as conflict
with local laws, financial burdens, and eroding trust in the community. Commissioner Baker asked a
number of questions 4 to Chief Matt Tracht.
Chief Tracht acknowledged that the concerns were valid, discussed local processes and procedures
as they currently exist and noted the agreement allowed a number of officers, not yet determined for
3 A written version of Ms. Keyes’ comments were provided for the record and are attached to the end of these minutes.
4 The list of questions was provided for the record and is included at the end of these minutes
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the city, to be trained to take custody and transport individuals to the jail for ICE if they were available.
In response to questions from Commissioner Baker, Chief Tracht noted strict policies relate to
prohibitions on racial profiling, noted that Winter Springs Police would not be searching or seeking
immigrants and would not be entering schools, churches, or similar spaces, and commented on the
other communities and bodies that had already signed similar agreements.
Commissioner Baker noted the agreement seemed mandatory to approve and cited cases of action
taken or threatened against local elected officials that did not wish to enter into the agreement.
Chief Tracht noted Executive Orders and previous legislation that had been passed, noted a state
dashboard tracking agencies not complying with immigration mandates, and further noted the
option to opt out of the agreement at any time though he acknowledged that he was not aware if
there were associated penalties.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 301.” [APPROVE THE SIGNING OF THE MOA AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE TASK FORCE MODEL UNDER THE 287(G) AGREEMENT WITH U.S.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT AND DIRECT THE NECESSARY STEPS TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ICE GUIDELINES.] MOTION BY DEPUTY
MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (NAY); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-1.
400) Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2024-11: EAR Based Amendments to the City’s
Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Director introduced the item, noted revised
data that was included in compliance with state objections, and introduced Ms. Gabriela Castro and
Mr. Chris Dougherty with Inspire Placemaking.
Ms. Castro provided a presentation on the amendment process and summary, noted revised
references, map series, and reflected statutory changes. Ms. Castro further reviewed the timeline of
the EAR amendments with transmittal occurring in August 2024 and the upcoming April 23, 2025
deadline to submit to the state. Ms. Castro noted the city had received two objections related to the
planning period and septic to sewer conversion language which had been addressed and noted the
ordinance, if adopted, would need to be sent to the state within ten (10) days.
Discussion followed on certain language being stricken from the Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Rolle noted the difference between the Comprehensive Plan and the City Code and explained
that items being stricken from the Comprehensive Plan document had been accomplished and/or
codified.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2024-11 by title.
Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400
Mr. Kokwan Mah, 145 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs provided proposed changes to be made to
Transportation Element Policies 1.2.13, 1.2.14. 1.5.18, and 1.13.31). Mr. Mah further asked for clarification
on the inclusion of transportation series maps. At the request of Mayor McCann, Mr. Mah noted his
background was in transportation engineering.
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Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400.” [HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE SECOND
READING, ADOPTION, AND TRANSMITTAL OF ORDINANCE 2024-11]. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR
RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
401) Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-06: Amending Section 14 of the City Code regarding
administration of the City’s Personnel Policy and Custody of Funds.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025-06 by title.
Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 401
No one addressed the Commission.
Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 401
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 401 AS PRESENTED.” [CONDUCT A SECOND READING AND
APPROVE ORDINANCE 2025-06] MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY SARAH
BAKER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
402) Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-08: Creation of Parks, Recreation, & Mobility Committee
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025-08 by title and noted two changes requested by the City
Clerk since first reading, one clarifying terms of at-large members and the other defining that four (4)
or more members would constitute a quorum.
Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 402
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs commented that she thought the
committee should meet more than quarterly.
Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 402
DM Resnick asked that the committee be consulted about
MOTION TO TABLE ITEM 402 FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ. DIED
FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 402.” [HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE 2025-08 ON SECOND READING WITH NOTED CHANGES] MOTION BY DEPUTY
MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-1.
403) First Reading of Ordinance 2025-11: Updating the Stormwater Rate
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MOTION TO READ BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. COMMISSIONER DIAZ
OBJECTED.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025-11 in its entirety.
Discussion followed on the amount of work that needed to be done in the city related to creek
maintenance and other stormwater projects, the money this adjustment would provide to begin
projects, alternative funding sources and cuts that could be identified, and money spent since
Hurricane Ian on stormwater improvements.
Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 403.
Mr. Robin Neilen, 1033 Northern Way, Winter Springs, noted he thought any rate change was a tax
increase and encouraged seeking alternative funding methods.
Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs commented on previous studies, said she
was willing to give an additional $50 a year if improvements could be made, and encouraged those
saying money was elsewhere to find it.
Mr. David Hamstra, Pegasus Engineering provided an update on stormwater projects pre-
reimbursement, noted $14 million expended to date, and explained the proposed rate increase
would raise an additional $1million/year.
Brief discussion followed on areas of the city developed prior to stormwater requirements and
potential use of funds for retrofits. Mr. Hamstra noted the money that was being discussed tonight
was to fix known issues and future projects would be identified with the Kimley-Horn study.
Ms. Karen Meyer, 741 Andover Circle, Winter Springs noted stormwater should be the focus of the city,
the current needs of the city, and positioning the city to address future needs.
Ms. Linda Freeburn, 1604 Cougar Court, Winter Springs commented that rate increases should be
accompanied with mitigation, acknowledged costs have gone up, and noted the city needed to
focus on city property and not private ponds.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted he was in favor of the rate increase,
discussed the facility credit, and discussed his HOA's efforts to address stormwater impacts.
Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 403.
Manager Sweet discussed the nature of enterprise funds, noted the stormwater fund was in a deficit
and the proposed rate would bring the fund to just over break even. Manager Sweet further noted
the rate had only increased one time, in 2005, since the inception of the fund and commented the
city could not do more with less. Finally, Manager Sweet explained that the projects discussed by Mr.
Hamstra were funded largely by the one-cent sales tax revenue, noted an increase beyond $10 was
likely after the study was completed and the city’s needs were identified, and acknowledged
stormwater concerns as a top priority with the proposed rate allowing some maintenance to be
completed.
Discussion followed on opposition to tax increases, the possibility of moving one million dollars from
the General Fund, calculating inflation impacts and raising the rate higher than $10, the Finance
Director’s efforts to identify cuts, the city’s millage rate compared to surrounding areas, and the
upcoming opportunity for the Commission to assess the budget.
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MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 403 AS PRESENTED. [APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 2025-11 ON FIRST
READING.] MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 4-1.
500) Winter Springs Boulevard Speed Study
Chief Tracht presented the history of Winter Springs Boulevard speed limit, previous
recommendations and traffic calming improvements, and reviewed data collected related to the
roadway, speed, and crashes. Chief Tracht noted the 85th percentile was 31mph based on blind test
results.
Discussion followed on ticketing statistics, growth in Oviedo, the positive impact of traffic calming
improvements, and the potential of putting this to a referendum.
No action was taken.
501) Discussion on Section 20-413, City Code Prohibiting Certain Animals in Residential Zoning
Areas
Commissioner Baker noted she had put together information on a potential Winter Springs Backyard
Hen Program.5
Discussion followed on the importance of consulting and contacting homeowners associations,
consideration of noise and odor as well as lot size allowances, concern over telling people what they
could do with their property, and programs in other cities.
A majority of the Commission agreed to direct staff to look into programs and bring back more
information at a future date.
502) Matters Related to Boards & Committees
City Clerk Christian Gowan noted the need for appointments to be made to the newly formed Parks,
Recreation, and Mobility Advisory Committee. He further suggested that each Commissioner name
an appointee and vote on the proposed roster.
The following names were submitted for appointment:
• Commissioner Diaz nominated Mr. Paul Krebs to serve as Seat One appointee
• Commissioner Bruce nominated Mr. John Hibbs to serve as Seat Two appointee
• Commissioner Baker nominated Ms. Jen Hankes to serve as Seat Three appointee
• Deputy Mayor Resnick nominated Mr. Jason Byrne to serve as Seat Four appointee
• Commissioner Caruso nominated Ms. Brenda Lambie to serve as Seat Five appointee.
• Commissioner Bruce nominated Leah Weisman to serve as At-Large Seat One appointee.
• Deputy Mayor Resnick nominated Mr. Robert Tommy to serve as At-Large Seat Two appointee.
"MOTION TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND
MOBILITY COMMITTEE: PAUL KREBS TO SEAT ONE, JOHNS HIBBS TO SEAT TWO, JEN HANKES TO
SEAT THREE, JASON BYRNE TO SEAT FOUR, BRENDA LAMBIE TO SEAT FOUR, LEAH WEISMAN TO
THE AT-LARGE SEAT ONE, AND ROBERT TOMMY TO THE AT-LARGE SEAT TWO. MOTION BY
DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY SARAH BAKER. DISCUSSION.
5 The handout provided by Commissioner Baker is attached to the end of these minutes.
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VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE)
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
503) New Business
No New Business was discussed.
REPORTS
600) City Manager Kevin A. Sweet
Manager Sweet provided noted three responses were submitted for the Wastewater Operations and
Management Bid and would be scored and presented to the Commission for their consideration, Gee
Creek stabilization had begin with work to minimize traffic issues, noted April is Water Conservation
Month and efforts the city had undertaken to encourage conservation. Mr. Sweet further noted that
debris removal and sediment removal bids had been advertised for creek maintenance with May
submission deadlines. Finally, Mr. Sweet offered condolences to the City of Oviedo for the recent
passing of Oviedo Police Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres III.
601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese
No report
602) City Clerk Christian Gowan
No report
603) Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz
Commissioner Diaz commented on his work with the Girl Scouts, thanked them for coming to the
Commission Meeting, and noted he looked forward to work being done on the intersection of Moss
Road and Dolphin Road. He further noted that freedom isn’t free, discussed revenue generation ideas,
and noted a recent meeting he had with Grover Norquist.
604) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce
Commissioner Bruce noted a recent meeting she had with officials from the City of Sanford related
to Site Ten and its potential as a water quality enhancement area in conjunction with a developing
state program. She also noted an upcoming meeting with Hacienda Village residents, the upcoming
tree giveaway, and noted Earth Day was April 22nd. Finally, Commissioner Bruce noted the city
checkbook posted online would soon be revised to include more transactions.
605) Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker
Commissioner Baker noted her attendance at the recent CALNO meeting in Longwood where
stormwater projects were discussed and the Egg-Citing Egg Hunt event.
606) Seat Four Commissioner Deputy Mayor Resnick
Deputy Mayor Resnick noted the upcoming Fish Winter Springs event and commented that spots
were filling fast, noted his attendance at the Private Business Association of Seminole County (PBAS)
meeting and the THOA Family Fun Day. He further commented on the recent observance of Passover
and upcoming observance of Easter. Finally, Deputy Mayor Resnick commented on the lack of
commercial offset in the city and that consideration when looking at the necessity of rate increases.
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607) Seat Five Commissioner Mark Caruso
Commissioner Caruso noted that the restaurant Pho Au Lac in the Town Center was closing and an
upcoming meeting he had with the South Seminole North Orange County Water Transmission
Authority (SSNOCWTA).
608) Mayor Kevin McCann
Mayor McCann noted his attendance at the PBAS meeting and THOA Family Fun Day and further
commented on the contributions the THOA has made to the community.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mayor McCann opened Public Input.
Ms. Joan Janson, 211 Cottonwood Drive, Winter Springs spoke on the importance of doing the right
thing regardless of pressure, commended Commissioner Baker and noted disappointment in the
approval of Item 301.
Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted he was glad that the Commission signed
the agreement related to Item 301, regarding chickens encouraged considering HOAs, noted some
previous members of the committees had not been appointed to the new Parks, Recreation, &
Mobility Committee, and complimented Ms. Rolle on her patience and responsiveness.
Mr. Robin Neilen, 1033 Northern Way, Winter Springs commented that less government is more.
Mayor McCann closed Public Input.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
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MAYOR KEVIN McCANN
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the April 28, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting.
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P.O. Box 195666 Winter Springs, FL. 32719-5666
Aprill 14, 2025
To the Winter Springs City Commissioners,
From the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association Board of Directors
Winter Springs Boulevard is a beautiful treasure to the Tuscawilla community. It
marks the center point of our neighborhood. Many people use this street as a place
to jog, ride bikes, walk and even use their golf carts. We also see electric scooters
and electric bikes on the road. Many times, our residents have had to stop for
animals crossing from one green area to another. Currently the speed limit is 25
MPH, but most people exceed that limit. To raise the limit to 30 MPH will be creating a
serious safety hazard. If this happens, many people will now travel in excess of 30
MPH and even up to 40 MPH.
We, as a Board of Directors of the Tuscawilla Community, do not see the need to
change the speed limit on Winter Springs Boulevard. We are against any such
change and are asking the City Commission to help us keep our community a safe
place to live by leaving the speed limit at its current 25 MPH..
Respectfully,
The Board of Directors of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association,
Dr.Kurt Miericke, President
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14 April 2025
TO: City of Winter Springs
SR 434, Winter Springs, Fl 32708
SUBJECT: SEMINOLE SAYS DRINKING WATER DANGER LOOMS:
What about Winter Springs Dioxin 1-4 Problem?
ATTENTION:
Commissioner, Cade Resnick:
Commissioner, Victoria Bruce:
Commissioner, Paul Diaz:
Commissioner, Sarah Baker:
Commissioner, Mark Caruso:
Orlando Sentinel's Sunday, April 14, 2025 Front Page lead article, once again
highlights Lake Mary's worsening water threat from Dioxin 1-4. In May 2024,
one year ago, the Orlando Sentinel first broke the Dioxin threat in Lake Mary,
in its mid -week edition. But its comprehensive three page report said
absolutely nothing about Winter Springs. But only two days earlier this
Winter Springs Commission annexed the County's other Dioxin EPA Super
Fund site inside our City limits. Why?
Two of the City's Commissioner were knowledgeable of the County's Dioxin
sites. They were Kade Resnick and Victoria Bruce. Both urgently argued for
the annexation: and only two days before the Orlando Sentinel's Dioxin
expose exploded in Central Florida. The Winter Springs vote to annex only
squeaked by in a 3/2 decision. Why? The explanation offered by City
Commissioners Resnick and Bruce were that some local auto car dealer on
17/92, had too many cars, and needed some space, but the County was unable
to provide any water at its Super Fund site, but Winter Springs next door
could ... but only if the property was annexed. Resnick having already served
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two earlier terms was familiar with the Dioxin pollution problem, also that
several city water wells were nearby in the Highlands.
Sunday's newspaper article announced that Lake Mary, Sanford and Seminole
County had joined forces for a legal action against the Lake Mary Dioxin
polluters, but no mention was made about Winter Springs... why? Probably
because Seminole County is no longer responsible for any Dioxin concerns
here which are the City of Winter Springs problem. And no one on this dais
has shown any concern about this. Why?
Five decades back, companies at the corner of Shepard Road and State Road
17/92. processed printed circuit boards there and cleaned them in highly
toxic hot chemical baths on site. These components were then delivered to a
site in Lake Mary where they were included in larger assemblies which were
again cleaned in highly toxic chemical baths near Rhinehard Road in Lake
Mary. For many years these highly toxic degreasing components was mixed with
other degreasers like TCA, or Trichloroethene l,1-DCE. And when finished were
either stored on cite in barrels or dumped on the ground.
At both locations quantities of these spent chemicals leached into the sandy
soil in what are today known as "Plumes" which depicted the subsurface areas
where they were gradually moving away from the site. Unfortunately today
both toxic locations areas are known as "recharge areas" because rainfall
there is also able to quickly recharge the Florida Aquifer.
Thirteen years ago a Department of Health (DOH) report dated June 2011, and
entitled, "A Final Report on Sprague Electric," concluded VOC's had already
moved off the Sprague site (now in Winter Springs), and entering nearby
water wells. The report concluded that current VOC levels in these wells at
that moment were not likely to harm people's health." An October 2014 test of
several wells elsewhere in the City, around Jackson circle and Trade winds,
also found "traces" of CIS-1.2 Trichoridethelyne, in water samples. It noted
Tetrachloroethene and Trichloriethene were chemical solvent spills in the
area which had leached into the ground water. Three earlier annual Drinking
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Water Quality Reports for the City of Winter Springs, for the years 2010, 2011
and 2012 however, reported none of these, only a reference, that if present,
they would be from the "Discharge of pharmaceutical and chemical factories."
An October 21, 2014, exhaustive sixty-four page study by the Florida
Department of Health, exploring a serious DEP chemical problem on Seminole
Boulevard in Casselberry, also noted the spread of serious underground toxic
chemical plumes. Among the thirteen chemicals listed in the 21 October 2014
study, were carcinogens such as 1.1.2-Trichoroethane, Benzene, Toluene and
Vinyl -Chloride.
In conclusion it is now evident that on two occasions in the last year, this
Commission has ignored the realities of local toxic chemical threats to our
city: first by ignoring this reality in the City's newly annexed EPA Super Fund
site last year, and now again by not enabling this city to join other injured
parties in Seminole County's legal proceedings against those suffering nearby
from this Dioxin catastrophe showing up in everyone's drinking water.
Sincerely,
i
Hon. Robert S. Miller
679 Silvercreek Drive
Winter Springs, F132708
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Pub IIc 7TY1r)t ICE. s 4-11Z l MyyPaula
Keyes and I am a resident of Hacienda Village, a 55+ community in Winter Springs
on 434 between Hayes and Moss Roads with over 400 homes. I am also a retired
accountant. The residents
of Hacienda Village are generally low to medium -income and we live on fixed incomes.
We plan our budgets so that we can continue to afford to live our final years in
comfort and with peace of mind. We hope our local government is doing the same as
they address all issues in our City, but particularL,of the water quality within Winter Springs. -
Yh2 1 0 Just raising
rates on stormwater usage (because you can) is not the answer. Taking responsibility for
a balanced budget which identifies areas of waste and alternative types of
funding is the beginning to an answer. We support
Commissioner Paul Diaz and his approach to budgeting and approving agenda items
based upon that budget. We ask that all the commissioners pay attention to what
he is saying, because there ARE better solutions -that JUST raising rates. rha f)
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