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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03 11 District Commission Regular Minutes MINUTES DISTRICTING COMMISSION MARCH 11, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 1998, by Don LeBlanc in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). 2. ROLL CALL Robert Wynn, absent Thomas Waters, present Moti Khemlani, present Doug Reid, present Lee Ferguson, present Ron Kandzer, absent Cheryl Sanna, present ALSO PRESENT Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator Shirley Frankhouser, Administrative Secretary 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Board Member Doug Reid nominated Mr. Thomas Waters for Chairman. The motion was then seconded. It was agreed unanimously by consensus of the Board. Motion passed. Board Member Doug Reid nominated Mr. Lee Ferguson for Vice Chairman. The motion was then seconded. With consensus of the Board, it was accepted unanimously. Motion passed. The meeting was then handed over to the newly elected Chairman Waters. 4. GOVERNING AUTHORITY AND PROCEDURES Mr. LeBlanc outlined the informational packet that had been distributed to all of the Districting Commission members, and said that this "1998" Districting Commission had 120 days (from appointment) to give the City Commission their recommendation. MINUTES DISTRICfING COMMISSION MARCH I I, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of3 5. PRESENTA TION OF STAFF RECOMMENDED BOUNDARIES Mr. LeBlanc explained some of the technical details that were suggested and considered in this proposal, in addition to where the criteria was derived from to generate this proposal and recommendation. He explained that the specifications used incorporated the 1995 population, number of building permits issued, and the occupancy rate for each particular type of dwelling. Mr. LeBlanc then explained the formula used for each of the proposed five districts and boundaries. There was further discussion on multi-family designations and locations in the five districts; where elected officials must live in respect to the districts in the City of Winter Springs; boundaries of each of the districts; and which Commissioners should be contacted for respective problems. Mr. LeBlanc then elaborated on the numerical changes in each of the five districts: => District 1 gave up 445 people to District 4, but then gained 621 people from District 5 => District 2 gave up 197 people to District 5 => District 3 gave up 161 people to District 5 => District 4 gained 445 people from District 1 => District 5 gave up 621 to District 1, but then gained 197 from District 2, and 161 from District 3 Mr. LeBlanc told the Board that the proposed plan was for three (3) years. Discussion followed about changes in residential building and how those changes might affect particular districts. Mr. LeBlanc advised the Board that the factors to consider are those that are in effect February 1, 1998. There was concern by several Board Members that perhaps some neighborhoods (and related Homeowners Associations) had been split apart in this plan. Mr. LeBlanc explained that the proposed boundaries have just been expanded upon, from previous years' approved plans. Mr. LeBlanc explained that the boundary divisions were set up using streams, power easements, and streets. Further discussion ensued about specific neighborhoods and districts in regards to respective Commissioners; voting; population density; and area acreage. Discussion on possibly re-drawing the boundary lines, and what comments the Commissioners had made about the proposed plan followed. There was concern voiced about future annexations and how such annexations might affect the proposed plan and those persons living in such areas. Motion: "I'll make a motion that we accept it as drawn out on that map". MINUTES DISTRICrING COMMISSION MARCH II, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of3 Motion by Doug Reid. Seconded by Lee Ferguson. Discussion. Vote: Waters: aye; Khemlani: aye; Reid: aye; Ferguson: aye; Sanna: aye. Motion passed. 6. FUTURE MEETING SCHEDULE There was discussion as to what and when the plan will be presented to the City Commission. Mr. LeBlanc was asked if the Board Members will be notified as to when the proposed plan will be presented. He replied that all Board Members will be notified. 7. ADJOURNMENT With consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboardsldistricttry9798/minutesl03 I 198.doc