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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-2025 06 23 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes.pdfREGULAR MEETING MINUTES M O N DAY, D U N E 23, 2025 AT 6:30 P M CITY HALL -COMMISSION CHAMBERS 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Kevin McCann called the Regular Meeting of Monday, June 23, 2025 of the City Commission to order at 6:33 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 Acting City Manager Brian Dunigan, present City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present City Clerk Christian Gowan, present Pastor Bob Melhorn led the invocation followed by the Pledge ofAllegiance. No changes were made to the agenda and the agenda was adopted. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS 100. Not Used INFORMATIONAL AGENDA 200. Not Used. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Karen Meyer, 741 Andover Circle, Winter Springs noted difficulty hearing while in the Chambers previously, asked that Commissioners speak into the microphone so all can hear. Ms. Sheila Benton, 414 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs shared a handout, spoke about the ability to add items to the agenda, thought nobody should be silenced, spoke about transparency and provided further documents) Ms. Leah Weisman, 119 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs spoke about ADA considerations and necessary improvements in city parks and noted she thought a transcript should be made available for the YouTube video. Mr. Robert Miller, Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs discussed the JLAC audit and provided a record of his comments.z Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs spoke about concerns related to the time of workshops being held, discussions on e-bike safety, commented on the code of conduct and proposed changes, and asked about construction site management requirements related to the Living Life Independent Living Facility, Mayor McCann closed Public Input. 1 Documents provided by Ms. Benton are included at the end of these minutes z Document provided by Mr. Miller is included at the end of these minutes CONSENT AGENDA 300) Moss Road at Gee Creek Stormwater Pipe Relining Project No discussion. 301) Sheoah Boulevard Water Main Replacement Project Engineering Services No discussion. 302) Fairway Oaks Stormwater Pipe Relining Project No discussion. 303) Execution of the Subrecipient Agreement for the Police Station Safe Room Project under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP). No discussion. 304) North Orlando Subdivision -Sidewalk Improvements No discussion. 305) Approval of the Minutes from the Monday, June 9, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting No discussion. MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. DISCUSSION. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-1. PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA 400) Second Reading of Ordinance 2025-12: Adopting the Map and Description of the Recommended Commission Districts Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2025-12 by title. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 400. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs asked a question about the proposed map choice and the number of changes proposed to the districts. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 400. Brief discussion on the map being considered and the standard deviation between districts. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 AS PRESENTED. 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. 401) First reading of Ordinance 2025-04, Small -Scale Future Land Use Map Amendment of one (1) parcel of land located at 1333 N US HWY 17-92 Ms. Terrilyn Rolle, Director, Community Development Department introduced the item, presented the details of the project, reviewed the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board, and staff's recommendation of approval. Discussion followed on the proposed zoning, the designation of the site as a Superfund by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and previous discussions on drinking water and restrictions placed on the site during the decision to annex the property. MOTION TO READ ORDINANCES 2025-04 AND 2025-05 BY TITLE ONLY. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO, DISCUSSION, MOTION PASSED WITH UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Attorney Garganese read Ordinances 2025-04 and 2025-05 by title and explained that one public hearing could be held to satisfy both items. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Items 401 and 402. Mr. Robert Miller, 679 Silver Creek Drive, Winter Springs discussed water concerns on the property, a lawsuit filed by the County related to water contamination, and he encouraged the city to join the lawsuit. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs thought the city should join forces with the county due to the EPA's uncertain future and encouraged the city review the previous Planning and Zoning discussion. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Items 401 and 402. Brief discussion followed on city liability related to the property and Attorney Garganese indicated that this action would have no impact. Ms. Rolle noted a proposed development agreement and associated terms that would also be in place on the property. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 401 AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4021 First Reading of Ordinance 2025-05, to assign the General Commercial Zoning District to one (1) parcel of land located at 1333 N US HWY 17-92 MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 402 AS PRESENTED, MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER, VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-O. 403) Sutton Crossings Final Plat Approval Ms. Rolle introduced the item, reviewed previous approvals related to the project, and noted this was the final step. Ms. Rolle noted staff's recommendation of approval with three conditions. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 403. No one addressed the Commission. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 403. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 403 AS PRESENTED, MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER CARUSO. VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAL (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5=0. 404) Sea Hawk Cove Extension, SR 434/419 and Michael Blake Boulevard - Final Engineering and Site Plan, Final Plat, Waivers, Removal of Three (3) Specimen Trees, and Development Agreement Mr. John Rabon, Senior Planner, Community Development Department introduced the item, reviewed the proposal, and noted the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation of approval with seven conditions listed in the staff report. Commissioners Baker, Bruce, Caruso, Diaz, and Resnick disclosed ex-parte communications related to conversations with Mr. Paul Partyka and documentation provided related to the property. Attorney Garganese explained this project was another phase of the Town Center II project, noted staff's calculation of tree mitigation costs for this phase, and noted the applicant's assertion that a previous payment of $117,000 made when the Blake Apartments were being approved was inclusive of this site. Ms. Allison Turnbull Jones, representing the applicant, referenced the previous development agreement and first modification arguing that a reference made to "the Project" showed that the previous payment was inclusive of this site. Ms. Jones noted the applicant agreed with all other conditions except the arbor fees and noted the need to resolve the issue at the current meeting. Brief discussion followed on proof of the previous payments and Ms. Jones noted that she could confirm and provide the information to the Commission. Attorney Garganese noted his research into the property and his review of the associated documentation. He reviewed the previous development agreements and further referenced two versions of the first modification and an email sent from the Community Development Director at the time providing a tree mitigation estimate based solely on the acreage of the Blake Apartments, Attorney Garganese further noted that the first version of the first modification, though approved by the City Commission, was never signed bythe applicant, noted a change in ownership, and a new first modification that was approved and signed with a reduced tree mitigation calculation due to a change in the arbor ordinance. Regarding references to "the Project" Attorney Garganese noted that the Blake Apartments were the only approved project at that time. Finally, Attorney Garganese noted that the documentation he had referenced had all been provided to the applicant and cautioned that if the arbor fee were waived for this commercial property that there may be perceived entitlements for other nearby undeveloped properties. Discussion followed on the definition of project, the infrastructure investments the applicant had made, and Commissioner Diaz noted his disagreement with the arbor ordinance. Ms. Jones noted all planning efforts for the project were based on the existing documents and the belief that no further arbor payment was required. The applicant was willing to pay an estimated $7,200 for removal of three specimen trees on the property. Further discussion followed on the arbor fee calculation, the definition of project and a disagreement on contract term definitions, a tree count for the property listing 306 trees, disagreement on the applicability of the previous payment, and the estimated tax benefit of the proposed project. Mayor McCann opened the Public Hearing for Item 404. Ms. Gina Shafer, Winter Springs Village, Winter Springs noted flooding concerns associated with the Blake Apartments and her belief that this project would exacerbate flooding issues. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs noted he thought the issue boiled down to a poorly written legal document and questioned why the applicant would have paid for trees to come down previously on a property for which they had no approved plans. Ms. Sheila Benton, 474 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs encouraged listening to the advice of the City Attorney related to the arbor fee and shared concerns about the disclosed ex-parte communications. Mr. Paul Partyka, 1693 Wingspan Way, Winter Springs noted he was a representative of the project, spoke in support of the proposed development, discussed the Tree City designation, and the benefits of development. Mayor McCann closed the Public Hearing for Item 404. In response to a question from the Commission, Mr. Lei Xu, Professional Engineer, Community Development Department explained that a master stormwater pond was constructed along with the Blake Apartments and confirmed that capacity existed to accommodate this development. Mr. Jason Mahoney, Civil Engineer for the project, echoed the comments of Mr. Xu and discussed the various permitting processes that the applicant had to go through. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 400 WITH STAFFS RECOMMENDATION. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 404 WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REMOVING LANGUAGE REFERENCING AND/OR REQUIRING PAYMENT OF AN ARBOR FEE AND INCLUDING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE APPLICANT TO PAY FOR REMOVAL OF THREE SPECIMEN TREES ON THE PROPERTY, MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BRUCE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ, DISCUSSION VOTE: BAKER (NAY); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (NAY) MOTION CARRIED 3-2. REGULAR AGENDA 500) Purchase of one (1) Aquatech B70-1450 Combination Vac Truck by the Utilities Department Discussion on maintenance and repairs compared to the purchase of a new vehicle and frequency of repairs. Mr. Clete Saunier, Director, Public Works and Utilities Department noted this was a 2002vehicle which consistently broke down. Mr. Saunier discussed the benefits of the proposed purchase related to enhanced capabilities and upcoming transfer of lift station maintenance responsibilities to the city. Further discussion followed on the funding sources for the vehicle. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 500 AS PRESENTED, MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BAKER. VOTE: BAKER (AYE)L BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (NAY); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 4-1. 501) The Human Bean Coffee Shop FEDP-2025-0002 Final Engineering and Site Plan Revision Ms. Rolle introduced the item, noted a request by the applicant to change from concrete to asphalt surfaces, and further noted that Mr. Xu had reviewed the proposed change and determined there was no stormwater impact related to the proposed change. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM 501 AS PRESENTED. MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR RESNICK. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DIAZ, VOTE: BAKER (AYE); BRUCE (AYE); CARUSO (AYE); DIAZ (AYE); RESNICK (AYE) MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 502) Discussion on Section 2-28. Addressing the Mayor and City Commission Commissioner Baker noted she had requested this item, reviewed the recent passage of SB 265 which would provide a public records exemption for elected officials, and asked the Commission to consider amending the City Code to no longer require residents to provide their address during public input. City Clerk Christian Gowan noted that public input forms would still be public records and briefly explained the procedure to claim a public records exemption in line with adopted policy. Commissioner Bruce asked that the Commission look into more clearly defining what constituted a group entitled to five minutes during public input. The Commission directed staff by consensus to look into these proposed changes and bring them back for consideration at a future meeting. 503) Commission Code of Conduct Discussion Deputy Mayor Resnick reviewed the current rules of the Commission and Code of Conduct, specifically he mentioned the time limits on speaking, asked about bringing back a defined end time for meetings, suggested New Business be revised or removed entirely, and reiterated the stated purpose of reports. Discussion followed on the length of Commission meetings compared to other cities, and concerns about limiting Commissioner's ability to voice dissent or add items to the agenda. The majority of the City Commission agreed to ask staff to look into these proposed changes and bring them back for consideration with Commissioner Diaz opposed. 504) New Business Commissioner Caruso requested a resolution be prepared and presented to the Commission at the next meeting on the regular agenda affirming support for remaining incorporated as a city. REPORTS 600) Acting City Manager Brian Dunigan Mr. Dunigan noted debris removal was ongoing with Zulu and noted updates were being provided on the website and the city's social media. Mr. Dunigan also shared condolences on behalf of himself and the entire city staff for City Manager Sweet related to his father's passing. 601) City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese No report 602) City Clerk Christian Gowan No report. 603) Seat Five Commissioner Mark Caruso Commissioner Caruso offered condolences to Manager Sweet and his family, noted the upcoming Celebration of Freedom on July 41h, and noted some confusion he had been seeing on social media about the creek cleanup efforts. 604) Mayor Kevin McCann Mayor McCann noted his thoughts were with Manager Sweet and offered condolences. Mayor McCann further noted the upcoming July 4tn event, thanked Captain Nick Romano, WSPD for talking with the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association, and noted his disappointment in the vote related to the tree mitigation fee. 605) Seat One Commissioner Paul Diaz Commissioner Diaz offered his condolences to Manager Sweet and his family. Commissioner Diaz noted that he would soon be inducted as the president of the Rotary Club and briefly highlighted the work they do in the community. 606) Seat Two Commissioner Victoria Bruce Commissioner Bruce noted her thoughts and prayers were with Manager Sweet. She noted that she had recently toured perc ponds throughout the city with staff, noted looking into issues such as e- bikes, backflow irrigation prevention, and pickleball/tennis, and noted an upcoming webinar opportunity as well as her planned participation in a webinar related to conservation. 607) Seat Three Commissioner Sarah Baker Commissioner Baker offered her condolences to Manager Sweet and his family. 6081 Seat Four Commissioner Deputy Mayor Resnick Deputy Mayor Resnick offered his condolences and noted his prayers were with Manager Sweet. He further noted an ongoing toy drive and encouraged participation and asked that clarification be provided on creek cleanup. Mr. Dunigan noted that the current work being done by Zulu was funded by NRCS and noted plans for city staff to follow this work Deputy Mayor Resnick also noted the upcoming Celebration of Freedom event and noted he looked forward to attending and suggested the Parks, Rec, and Mobility Committee could look into ADA concerns brought forth during public input. PUBLIC INPUT Mayor McCann opened Public Input. Ms. Sheila Benton, 414 Cedarwood Court, Winter Springs discussed priorities, spending by the city, and the origin of the second public input and New Business sections of the agenda. Ms. Leah Weisman, 113 Brookshire Court, Winter Springs noted she was in favor of a proposal to not provide an address during public input, noted disagreement with the decision regarding the tree mitigation fee, and asked that the Commission stop with name calling. Ms. Karen Meyer, 741 Andover Circle, Winter Springs encouraged the Commission to listen to the city's qualified staff, expressed support for the purchase of the new vac -truck, noted opposition to a hard end time for the meetings, and asked the Commissioners to stop bickering. Mr. Art Gallo, 199 Nandina Terrace, Winter Springs discussed meeting times and reiterated previous comments regarding the tree mitigation fees and referenced agreements. Chief Matt Tracht, WSPD announced that Sergeant Marette Sims had been named the Accreditation Manager of the Year. Mayor McCann closed Public Input. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCann adjourned the meeting at 10:38 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: /� CHIP ISTIAN D. GOWAN, MPA, CMC CITY CLERK 19 5q ,b a APPROVED: �ssoe1. COO ��� MAYOR KEVIN McCANN NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the July 14, 2025 City Commission Regular Meeting. Sheila Benton 414 Cedarwood Ct. Winter Springs, FL 32708 Winter Springs Residents First r\k o-\-O 9-_ lL'(rs .► evrf 17 Mayor and Commissioners as you know each of you was elected by a majority of the voters of Winter Springs. Each of you ran on your own platforms and the voters selected you on that basis. Please remember that each of you represents ALL of the residents in Winter Springs. All of you were hired by the residents of this City to do the people's work. In our representative form of government it is therefore vital that each of you be allowed to place an item on the Commission Agenda for consideration and action. Ideas or proposals, even those that you do not like, MUST be brought forward as an agenda item. This is because Florida's Sunshine Law requires your discussion and consideration of any matter that you may vote on as a Commission to be done here, in the public Commission Meeting. Not while two or more of you are playing cards, not while you are having a meal or drinks together and not while you are on a cruise. If one of you wants to bring an issue forward that Commissioner should be provided a reasonable opportunity to present it to the Commission. Ideally you would provide the background information to the City Clerk at the time the Agenda goes out so that your col- leagues can review it prior to the meeting. If after a fair presentation the majority of you do not wish to approve the proposal, then one of you needs to make such a motion, with a second discussion and vote it up or down. 1 saw first hand from December of 2015-December of 2018 how Commissioner Resnick and former Mayor Lacey shut down Commissioners Carroll and Cannon from representing their constituents. It is simply unamerican to shut down any of you elected officials that were hired and elected by Winter Springs voters. I urge you to be respectful to each other, work together as a Commission of 5, and do the job you were hired to do! Silencing any elected official is tantamount to the ultimate form of contempt for the voters who put you in office. COMMISSION AGENDA February 9, 2009 Regular Meeting Consent Informational Public Hearin Regular X MGR. V. , /DEPT. thorization REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission to review the proposed format for City Quarterly Financial Statements and provide input as deemed appropriate. PURPOSE: This agenda item is needed for the Commission to review the proposed format for City Quarterly Financial Statements and provide input as deemed appropriate. CONSIDERATIONS: At the January 12, 2009 Commission meeting, the City Manager indicated to the Commission that staff would begin the important process of providing regular, periodic Financial Reports to the Commission. The Commission requested that staff come back with a draft of the proposed Financial Statements prior to implementation. Accordingly, a draft of the proposed Financial Statements is attached herein for Commission consideration. Please be aware that this project is in the evolution stage and a good deal of work remains in order to provide a functional and useful product. However, in light of the potential financial challenges facing us, I believe it is important that we continue discussions on this matter "sooner rather than later." Included in this draft format are Financial Statements for the General Fund and Enterprise Funds, i.e., the City's main operating funds. My plan is to also include a summary of our many Special Revenue Funds (including LOGT and Impact Fees), Debt Service Funds, and our Pension Fund. Also, an extremely important component of this report will be a Narrative Section which will address significant trends, variances, etc. FUNDING: None. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends that the City Commission review the proposed format for its Quarterly Financial Statements and provide any direction it deems appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Quarterly Financial Statements COMMISSION ACTION: City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report General Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date December 31, 2008 25% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Revenues Taxes: Property Taxes 4,791,529 4,791,529 3,907,289 82% Franchise Fees 40,000 40,000 8,397 21% Utility Tax 0% Licenses and Permits: Business Tax Receipts 170,000 170,000 28,550 17% Other 32,000 32,000 2,700 8% Intergovernmental: State Revenue Sharing 995,117 912,217 236,225 26% State Half Cent Sales Tax 2,252,028 2,141,678 503,939 24% Miscellaneous 44,500 53,776 14,337 27% Charges for Services: Parks and Receation 376,800 292,072 23,765 8% Miscellaneous 134,046 134,046 24,420 18% Fines and Forfeitures: Traffic Light Cameras 325,000 325,000 0% Miscellaneous 245,000 245,000 33,933 14% Miscellaneous 126,001 185,883 133,734 72% Investment Income 393,000 393,000 17,687 5% Total Revenues 9,925,021 9,716,201 4,934,976 51% Expenditures City Commission 174,550 174,550 44,561 26% City Boards 8,945 8,945 1,314 15% City Manager 303,188 303,188 65,280 22% City Clerk 277,665 277,665 62,086 22% Finance 1,208,180 1,242,122 263,629 21% General Government 719,795 719,795 139,177 19% General Services 1,027,367 1,050,887 334,684 32% Information Services 1,145,719 1,227,309 437,125 36% Public Works 1,279,135 1,279,214 267,940 21% Community Development 1,783,900 1,806,549 339,377 19% Police 7,097,164 7,133,459 1,681,768 24% Fire 13,530 13,530 60,639 448% Parks & Recreation 2,315,473 2,283,390 441,121 19% Total Expenditures 17,354,611 17,520,603 4,138,701 24% Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (7,429,590) (7,804,402) 796,275 Transfers In 7,607,466 7,607,466 1,828,977 24% Transfers Out 105,681) 105,681) 71,420) 68% Total Transfers 7,501,785 7,501,785 1,757,557 23% Total Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures & Transfers 72,195 302,617) 2,553,832 City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Water & Sewer Utility Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date December 31, 2008 25% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Operating Revenues User Charges 7,709,500 7,709,657 1,370,515 18% Other Revenue 4,000 4,000 5,369 134% Total Operating Revenues 7,713,500 7,713,657 1,375,884 18% Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits 2,447,837 2,447,994 555,911 23% Materials and Supplies 952,600 948,600 142,333 15% Depreciation and Amortization 20,530 20,530 0 0% Capital 1,954,404 1,973,932 13,017 1 % Other Operating Expenses 1,192,950 1,230,807 173,385 14% Total Operating Expenses 6,568,321 6,621,863 884,646 13% Operating Income (Loss) 1,145,179 1,091,794 491,238 Nonoperatino Revenue (Expenses Investment Income 105,650 105,650 10,379 10% Bond Prinicpal Payments 990,000) 990,000) 0 0% Interest Expense 886,525) 886,525) 2,199) 0% Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets 0 0 0 DIV/0! Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expense) 1,770,875) 1,770,875) 8,180 1% Income before Contributions and Transfers 625,696) 679,081) 499,418 Capital Contributions: Connection Fees 250,000 250,000 518 0% Developers 0 0 0 DIV/0! Transfers In 206,000 206,000 51,500 25% Transfers Out 1,712,413) 1,712,413) 428,103) 25% Total Contributions and Transfers 1,256,413) 1,256,413) 376,085) 30% Change in Net Assets 1,882,109) 1,935,494) 123,333 Operating Revenues User Charges Other Revenue Total Operating Revenues Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits Materials and Supplies Depreciation and Amortization Capital Other Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Nonoperating Revenue (Expenses) Investment Income Interest Expense Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Development Services Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date December 31, 2008 25% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Original Amended Year -to -Date Budget Budget Actual 1,086,400 1,086,400 79,374 0 230 0 1,086,400 1,086,630 79,374 339,598 339,828 76,809 310,866 310,866 56,324 0 0 0 3,900 3,900 0 12,110 12,110 502 666,474 666,704 133,635 419,926 419,926 54,261) 11,300 11,300 1,166 0 0 0 0 0 0 Prior FY Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget 7% 0% 7% 23% 18% DIV/0! 0% 4% 20% 10% DIV/0! DIV/0! Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expense) 11,300 11,300 1,166 10% Income before Contributions and Transfers 431,226 431,226 53,095) Capital Contributions: Connection Fees 0 0 0 DIV/0! Developers 0 0 0 DIV/01 Transfers In 25,653 25,653 6,413 25% Transfers Out 618,387) 618,387) 154,597) 25% Total Contributions and Transfers Change in Net Assets 592,734) (592,734) (148,184) 25% 161,508) ($161,508) ($201,279) City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Stormwater Utility Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date December 31, 2008 25% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Operating Revenues User Charges 1,035,000 1,035,000 197,342 19% Other Revenue 15,000 15,000 2,807 19% Total Operating Revenues 1,050,000 1,050,000 200,149 19% ODeratino Expenses Salaries and Benefits 527,208 527,208 116,594 22% Materials and Supplies 255,300 588,342 335,431 57% Depreciation and Amortization 0 0 0 DIV/0! Capital 242,750 224,750 0 0% Other Operating Expenses 155,450 180,492 8,848 5% Total Operating Expenses 1,180,708 1,520,792 460,873 30% Operating Income (Loss) 130,708) 470,792) 260,724) Nonoperatina Revenue (Expenses Grants 0 302,680 0 0% Investment Income 8,350 8,350 1,226 15% Interest Expense 0 0 0 DIV/0! Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets 0 0 0 DIV/01 Total Nonoperating Revenue (Expense) 8,350 311,030 1,226 0% Income before Contributions and Transfers 122,358) 159,762) 259,498) Capital Contributions: Connection Fees 0 0 0 DIV/01 Developers 0 0 0 DIV/0! Transfers In 60,085 60,085 15,021 25% Transfers Out 210,716) 210,716) 27,679) 13% Total Contributions and Transfers Change in Net Assets 150,631) (150,631) (12,658) 8% 272,989) ($310,393) ($272,156) COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 102 Augustst 24,, 2009 _ Meeting CONSENT INFORMATIONAL X PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MGR`, /DEPT 6 Authori REQUEST: The City Manager's transmission of the June 30, 2009 Financial Statements for the General and Enterprise Funds. PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to transmit to the City Commission the Financial Statements as of June 30, 2009 for the General Fund as well as all Enterprise Funds. CONSIDERATIONS: FUNDING: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Financial Statements for Quarter Ended June 30, 2009 — General Fund, Water & Sewer Utility Fund, Development Services Fund, and the Stormwater Fund. COMMISSION ACTION: City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report General Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date June 30, 2009 75% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Original Amended Budget Budget Year -to -Date Actual Prior FY Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Revenues Taxes: Property Taxes 4,791,529 4,791,529 4,761,912 99% Franchise Fees 40,000 40,000 32,444 81 % Licenses and Permits: Business Tax Receipts 170,000 170,000 53,453 31% Other 32,000 32,000 16,925 53% Intergovernmental: State Revenue Sharing 995,117 875,733 629,933 72% State Half Cent Sales Tax 2,252,028 2,056,011 1,473,545 72% Miscellaneous 44,500 50,803 31.902 63% Charges for Services: Parks and Receation 376,800 327,468 216,569 66% Miscellaneous 134,046 134,046 94,734 71% Fines and Forfeitures: Traffic Light Cameras 325,000 110,294 18,141 16% Miscellaneous 245,000 245.000 136,985 56% Miscellaneous 126,001 193,140 255,128 132% Investment income 393,000 393,000 36,710 9% Total Revenues 9,925,021 9,419,024 7,758,381 82% Expenditures City Commission 174,550 177,057 118,167 67% City Boards 8,945 7,645 5,924 78% City Manager 303,188 385,125 331,619 86% City Clerk 277,665 281,531 185,360 66% Finance 1,208,180 1,286,804 869,622 68% General Government 719,795 463,799 304,995 66% General Services 1,027,367 976,068 733,853 75% Information Services 1,145,719 1,244,560 820,660 66% Public Works 1,279,135 1,425,591 765,154 54% Community Development 1,783,900 1,839,318 1,145,650 62% Police 7,097,164 7,345,486 4,983,247 68% Fire 13,530 13,530 60,452 447% Parks & Recreation 2,315,473 2,346,753 1,494,449 64% Total Expenditures 17,354,611 17,793,269 11,819,152 66% Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 7,429,590) 8,374,245) 4,060,771) Transfers In 7,607,466 7,601,623 5,486,749 72% Transfers Out 105,681) 155,681) 113,171) 73% Total Transfers 7,501,785 7,445,942 5,373,578 72% Total Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures & Transfers 72,195 ($928,303) $1,312,807 Informational 102 August 24, 2009 Operating Revenues User Charges Other Revenue Total Operating Revenues Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits Materials and Supplies Depreciation and Amortization Capital Other Operating Expenses Total Operating Expenses Operating Income (Loss) Non-operatina Revenue (Expenses) Investment Income Bond Prinicpal Payments Interest Expense Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets Total Non -operating Revenue (Expense) Income before Contributions and Transfers Capital Contributions: Connection Fees Developers Transfers In Transfers Out Total Contributions and Transfers Change in Net Assets City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Water & Sewer Utility Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date June 30, 2009 75% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget 7,709,500 7,709,500 5,087,277 66% 4,000 4,157 6,476 156% 7,713,500 7,713,657 5,093,753 66% 2,447,837 2,505,329 1,733,158 69% 952,600 998,900 557,253 56% 20,530 20,530 0 0% 1,954,404 1,958,932 690,456 35% 1,192,950 1,198,769 795,282 66% 6,568,321 6,682,460 3,776,149 57% 1,145,179 1,031,197 1,317,604 105,650 105,650 24,202 23% 990,000) 990,000) 675,000) 68% 886,525) 886,526) 434,712) 49% 0 0 0 0% 1,770,875) 1,770,875) 1,085,510) 61% 625,696) 739,678) 232,094 250,000 250,000 3,360 1% 0 0 0 0% 6,000 6,000 4,500 75% 1,512,413) 1,509,813) 1,134,310) 75% 1,256,413) 1,253,813) 1,126,450) 90% 1,882,109) ($1,993,491) ($894,356) Informational 102 August 24, 2009 City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Development Services Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date June 30, 2009 75% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date % Actual to % Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Operating Revenues User Charges 1,086,400 1,086,400 222,279 21% Other Revenue 0 230 294 128% Total Operating Revenues 1,086,400 1,086,630 222,573 21% Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits 339,598 346,313 239,387 69% Materials and Supplies 18,971 18,971 3,569 19% Depreciation and Amortization 0 0 0 0% Capital 3,900 3,900 1,531 39% Other Operating Expenses 304,005 304,188 69,942 23% Total Operating Expenses 666,474 673,372 314,429 47% Operating Income (Loss) 419,926 413,258 91,856) Non -operating Revenue (Expenses) Investment Income 11,300 11,300 1,748 16% Interest Expense 0 0 0 0% Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets 0 0 0 0% Total Non -operating Revenue (Expense) 11,300 11,300 1,748 16% Income before Contributions and Transfers 431,226 424,558 90,108) Transfers In 25,653 25,653 19,240 75% Transfers Out 618,387) 618,387) 463,790) 75% Total Contributions and Transfers 592,734) 592,734) 444,550) 75% Change in Net Assets 161,508) 168,176) 534,658) Informational 102 August 24, 2009 City of Winter Springs, Florida Quarterly Financial Report Stormwater Utility Fund Fiscal Year -to -Date June 30, 2009 75% of the Fiscal Year Lapsed Prior FY Original Amended Year -to -Date Actual to %Actual to Budget Budget Actual Budget Budget Operating Revenues User Charges 1,035,000 1,530,180 1,024,614 67% Other Revenue 15,000 16,600 23,152 140% Total Operating Revenues 1,050,000 1,546,780 1,047,766 68% Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits 527,208 538,011 357,180 66% Materials and Supplies 256,950 879,542 614,454 70% Depreciation and Amortization 0 0 0 0% Capital 242,750 324,750 232,145 72% Other Operating Expenses 153,800 180,742 59,694 33% Total Operating Expenses 1,180,708 1,923,045 1,263,473 66% Operating Income (toss) 130,708) 376,265) 215,707) Non -operating Revenue (Expenses) Grants 0 0 0 0% Investment Income 8,350 8,350 2,365 28% Interest Expense 0 0 0 0% Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Capital Assets 0 0 0 0% Total Non -operating Revenue (Expense) 8,350 8,350 2,365 28% Income before Contributions and Transfers 122,358) 367,915) 213,342) Capital Contributions: Connection Fees 0 0 0 0% Developers 0 0 0 0% Transfers In 60,085 60,085 45,064 75% Transfers Out 210,716) 110.716) 83,037) 75% Total Contributions and Transfers 150,631) 50,631) 37,973) 75% Change in Net Assets 272,989) 418,546) 251,315) Informational 102 August 24, 2009 L r V" C;1-3,- Publr c 1:4npL -- 3 TO: Winter Springs Mayor and five City Commissioners M r . SUBJECT: WSCA and Winter Springs Never Ending JLAC audit. DATE: June 24, 2025 In a April 17, 2025 letter to Governor DeSantis I asked him to look into a still unanswered list of weaponized charges made in mi-2021 by the head of local Republican Party authorities to the JLAC in Tallahassee. Winter Springs Community Association had demanded a JLAC audit into City corruption, rampant mismanagement, malfeasance, violations of state ethics laws, a lack of transparency, taxpayer funded misinformation, city campaigns censoring residents, theft of city property, and even profiteering by some commissioners in this City. And the JLAC findings three years later? Nothing! So now was the time for Governor DeSantis to end this JLAC insanity? On June 6, 2025 the Governor answered, suggesting I take my concerns to the Inspector General and others who were already aware of the above charges? I am today proving this Commission with a copy of my second letter to Governor DeSantis, dated June 20, 2025. It informs him that as an eighty-five year old former military veteran, and former elected official of no consequence anymore, I now fear for my country and my personal safety amidst a cancerous litany of local local Republican Party scandals, which now even include his Attorney General, who local media now publicly describe as: "In so neck -deep in the Hope Florida scandal, that his fellow Republicans said it looks like he's organizing a money-laundering scheme." I ask myself if you care about such injustice? And if not, why not? Hon Robert S. Miller. LtCol, USAF (Retired) Former Winter Springs Commissioner (1997-2008) 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs, F132708 3 Enclosures: 1. Three page letter of April 27, 2025 to Governor DeSantis 2. Letter of June 6, 2025 from Florida Chief Inspector General 3. Two page letter of June 20, 2025 to Governor DeSantis Honorable Governor Ronald DeSantis Governor of Florida Executive Office of the Governor, Suite LL-10 Tallahassee. Florida 32399-0001 E-mail) DeSantis@EOCmyflorida 27 April 2025 Dear Governor DeSantis, SUBJECT: Florida's Final State Audit Report for Winter Springs? I am concerned that there appears to have been no real closure to a State Audit two years ago, that was demanded, at the time, as more than just some local issues normally dealt with by local governments. In the case of this City's audit, demanded by JLAC, there were other serious allegations made. The JLAC audit was based on an anonymous document from a prominent member of Florida's Republican Party, Mr. Jesse Phillips, the then Republican Party's Vice Chairman for Florida. A long time resident of Winter Springs, apparently posing as a non-existent PAC in Florida, he- provided an anonymous document to Senator Jason Brodeur in mid-2022. So troubling were its allegations mentioned below, that upon receipt, Senator Brodeur, immediately demanded JLAC approve an audit of Winter- Springs. During the JLAC proceedings, false allegations were also made that the City of Winter Springs appeared bankrupt. So troubling were JLAC's charges, that Seminole County's Republican Tax Collector also demanded an immediate City audit. At the above early January 2023 JLAC meeting, Senator Jason Brodeur summarized his personal concerns about Winter Springs leadership: I am aware of concerns regarding activities of the current Mayor, City Commission and City Manager. The residents of Winter Springs have compiled extensive material showing rampant mismanagement and even malfeasance which is harming the 38,000 residents of the City of Winter Springs," and, "suspected violations of state ethics laws, a complete lack of transparency, taxpayers funded misinformation and campaigns, censoring residents, and possible public corruption and profiteering with a commissioner?" Incredible as it may seem... today, two years later, the State's audit report is still not finalized. And no evidence of any of Brodeur's personal concerns publicly expressed above, have emerged. Winter Springs residents problem today, Governor DeSantis, is that the stench of city corruption then needlessly raised publicly by Phillips, Broedur and Seminole County, continues to besmirch the good name and reputation of this City. We used to live in a country with respect for law and each other, but now we all wonder? This JLAC "Sword of Damocles," still hanging over this City's leadership, is still a very serious problemthatyouneedtogiveclosuretoimmediately. And if appropriate, the Republican Party should also review its ranks for those needlessly endangering the Parry's future by in Florida with irresponsible and negligent behavior. As I am sure you knew, a decade back, of another local Seminole County lawmaker, Chris Dorworth for example: who aspired to become the Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives there in Tallahassee. But then a long list of serious problematic concerns emerged about him. But the Party rallied around Dorwortlh anyway, and a short time later, Florida voters overwhelmingly threw Dorworth out of a new District the Party had specially created for him... so he could win. (1) But the public, fed up with corruption and Party shenanigans... chose Jason Brodeur instead! Local papers of the time observed, "In Florida elections, the cheaters often win." And that Jason Brodeur was also: "the beneficiary of `ghost candidate' schemes in Which people have already been convicted or pleaded guilty to crimes. Yet Brodeur remains in office." And concluded by observing Maybe we should all celebrate justice prevailing and the cheaters being exposed — except for the keyfact. The cheaters also won. " (2) And then along comes Joel Greenberg, who also gets the nod to run for elected office in Seminole County from local and State political power brokers. Greenberg gets elected as Seminole County's new Republican Tax Collector in 2017. Then he resigns three years later under a cloud of incredidble accusations of criminal misconduct and. Then courts find him guilty of a host of unbelievable misbehavior while in public office, and he gets eleven years in prison. And the nature of some $1,392,000 of taxpayer monies he distributed to those below for various official purposes are still being wonderedabouthere. Shirley Co. 678,000 Aries Consulting Group 263,000 E-3 Ventures 300,000 Public Efficiency Group (Mike Ertel) 45,000 Blue Print enterprises 40,500 Mega Advisory Group 29,000 Community Cultural Consulting 16,000 K1 Consulting Group 48,000 Senator Jason Brodeur too gets re-elected, and immediately opens his JLAC weaponized investigation into the City of Winter Springs in January 2023. Then Seminole County Commissioner Jay Zembower also demands his own office conduct an urgent audit into the criminal activities in Winter Springs? Brodeur's allegations so traumatized the City Government of Winter Springs that many of its employees left to find more honorable employment elsewhere, while others resigned in disgust. And those that remained were hounded month after month. with auditor demands looking for problems which didn't exist. Efforts to find new employees also became a serious problem. The media at the time pointed out that some 42 ethics cases existed against other Florida elected officials, but not a single ethics or other Sunshine Case had been brought against any City leader in Winter Springs. On Wednesday 9 August 2023, the Orlando Sentinel's Commentary again observed that the stench of corruption was again becoming unbearable in Seminole County and Tallahassee, but this; "Isn't really unusual since Florida politicians are drawn to scandals the way dung beetles are drawn to cow patties." Two days later local papers again observed that Joel Greenberg friends in Seminole County, were like, "a criminal octopus because so many people tied to the former tax collector have faced federal charges "(3) A month later even a local paper, the Oviedo Community News, for the week of 18 September 2023, reported that two newly elected Winter Springs Commissioners, supported in the most recent November 2024 Commission race, had already publicly admitted they too had been in contact with developers with development interests in the City's west side. With this and other problematic commentaries about the need for "Sunshine compliance," Winter Springs residents are increasingly concerned about the eity's future belonging to big developers and behind the scenes local Party interests. (4) In closing, Governor DeSantis, do something! An explanation is urgently warranted from your Inspector General, to clear the air on what her final investigation has to say about the criminal charges needlessly made a part of JLAC's record, when Brodeur became its chairman in 2023. The residents of Winter Springs are grateful to you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely, s'y Hon. Robert Miller. Former Winter Springs District 1, Commissioner (1998-2008) 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs, Fl. 32708 References: I . Orlando Sentinel. Scott Maxwell. "Unpaid Taxes. False Claims. What's Next?" Local and State. Sec 1, p. 3. August 13, 2023. 2. Orlando Sentinel. Scott Maxwell, "In Florida elections, the cheaters often win," Local and State, Section 1, Page 3. September 10, 2023 3. Orlando Sentinel. Opinion. Editorial. "Difficult to understand why DeSantis has delayed valid ethics complaints for years." Thursday September 21, 2023 p.18 4. Oviedo Community News report of Thursday 21, 2023, and Minutes of Winter Springs meeting of Monday 18, 2023 F 11E ST9TF wry = = on m MCDD WE'LRJS RON DESANTIS GOVERNOR Colonel Robert S. Miller STATE OF FLORIDA Offfce of the gubernor THE CAPITOL TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001 679 Silver Creek Drive Winter Springs, Florida 32708-3142 Dear Colonel Miller: www.flgov.com 850-717-9418 June 6, 2025 Thank you for contacting Governor Ron DeSantis. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, Governor DeSantis appreciates the invaluable service and sacrifices made by our military, like yourself. -- Under Florida law, violations of the conflict -of -interest laws fall within the jurisdiction of the Florida Commission on Ethics. For information about the Commission or to file a complaint, please contact the commission at the address below: Florida Commission on Ethics Post Office Drawer 15709 Tallahassee, Florida 32317-5709 Telephone: (850) 488-7864 Online: N,\,ww.etliics.state.fl.us The state attorney should be contacted by individuals who believe locally elected officials have violated criminal laws. We encourage you to continue working with the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, to reach a resolution to your concerns. To ensure they are aware of your concerns, I forwarded a copy of your letter to the Office of Chief Inspector General. If you want to contact that office directly, please use the information- provided below. Thank you again for contacting Governor Ron DeSantis. Sincerely, Martha Lynn Office of Citizen Services Executive Office of the Governor ML/ cas cc: Office of Chief Inspector General Executive Offic of the Governor 400 South Monroe Street, Suite 1902 Tallahassee, Florida 32301-0001 Telephone: 850-717-9264 Honorable Governor Ronald DeSantis Governor of Florida Executive Office of the Governor, Suite LL-10 Tallahassee, Florida 32300-0001 E-Mail) DeSantis@EOCmyflorida June 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Your Letter of 27 April 2025 regarding JLAC's weaponized audit of Winter Springs? Dear Governor DeSantis, Your response to my letter of 27 April 2025 through Martha Lynn of your Office of Citizens Services, was disappointing. It answered none of the baseless concerns raised about alleged criminal activity in Winter Springs Government. And there were none! Such false allegations make more and more of us Veteran's afraid to speak out publicly to our political leaders, especially when it appears involvement of our local and State Republican Party at the highest levels! Now 85, and with 28 years in Military Service, another 12 in local government service, and having walked in harms way many times in public service, am now afraid to openly challenge local corruption in this County or city for obvious reasons. This is a sad commentary on my life defending freedom in its various contexts. Therefore, I shall not bother you further with issues our current leadership systemically appear to ignore. I had hoped you might quietly suggest someone look into questions I raised. Mr. Jesse Phillips and associates in Winter Springs, created Winter Springs Community Association (WSCA) in 2021, and successfully endorsed five WSCA candidates for local office in the 2022, and 2024 elections. Others in the area were aware of Mr. Phillips "arranged" JLAC demand for a City Audit based on his trumped-up weaponized allegations. In two years his allegations proved nothing, but needlessly ruined the lives and reputations of many good public servants in the public forum here. Phillips allegations to JLAC were mentioned on the first page of my earlier letter to you, while he and associates appear to have never bothered to register their WSCA as a legal Political Action Party (PAC) in Florida, and it appears they should have, so I "naively" hoped you might suggest someone look into it? Why? Controversies already surround your Attorney General, and a cancer of corruption here. And current media observes that James Uthmeier, "is in so neck -deep in the Dope Florida scandal that his fellow Republicans said it looks like he's organizing a money-laundering scheme."(1) These are troubling. It is now apparent to me, that to pursue this matter further with your IG and JLAC, is not only dangerous, but foolhardy for me. They are already been involved for over two years, and to what end, Governor DeSantis? Thank you, sir for listening. Sincerely, Honorable Robert S. Miller. LtCol. USAF, (retired) Former Winter Springs City Commissioner (1998-2008) 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs, F132708 407) 346-8977 (E-Mail) Thezormaster@Gmail.com) Copies to: Martha Lynn. Florida Office of Citizen Services Office of the Florida Chief Inspector General Mayor Kevin McCann at the City of Winter Springs 1) Scott Maxwell. "Nomionate Central Florida's unsung heroes." Orlando Sentinel. Thursday, June 16, 2025. Sec 1. P.3.