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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 03 11 Commerce & Industry Development Board Meeting Minutes MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MARCH 11, 1998 - REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 8:20 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 1998, by Chairman Mel Glickman in the Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call Mel Glickman, Chairperson, present Sally McGinnis, Vice Chairperson, present Roger Owen, present Walt Dittmer, present Bill Hatfield, absent Also Present Charles C. Carrington, AlCP, Community Development Director Tom Grimms, AlCP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator Approval Of The December 10.1997 Commerce & Industrv Development Board Meetin!! Minutes Approval Of The Januarv 14. 1998 Commerce & Industrv Development Board's 2nd Business Community Breakfast Meetin!! Minutes The minutes were approved by the Board. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Introduction Of New Commissioners: Mr. Edward Martinez. Jr. And Mr. Robert S. Miller Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner Miller were unable to attend this meeting, due to prior commitments. B. Assessment Of The Januarv 14. 1998 Commerce & Industrv Development Board 2nd Business Community Breakfast Board Member Sally McGinnis spoke for the record - "I would like to say one thing for the record, I would like it noted that...I think Andrea...did a wonderful job...outstanding...it was...it just went a long way towards making this...a wonderful success" . MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MARCH 11 . 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 4 There were further comments on the success of the Breakfast; on the participation from the media; on Mayor Partyka's excellent interview; and the many positive comments from those who attended. Board Member Roger Owen commented that "Could it be that... that you're getting a reflection back of the overall community, and how well things are going at City Hall, and how...well things are being run". Mr. Owen further commented that "Everybody thinks that... the Council is doing a good job, the staff is doing a good job, the City Manager and Department Heads, and so forth". He also commented on how pleased he has been with the City's Planning Department in regards to Site Plan Review, as compared with Seminole County, and said "My hat's off to your Planning Department and how well you take care of those people who are in here trying to get something built". The consensus of those in attendance at this meeting decided that the Breakfast should be held annually, but in the future, it should be held semi-annually. C. Update on the Town Center 1. Dover-Kohl Work Sessions and Presentations Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director told the Board that the City Commission will need to make their decision regarding the proposed Town Center concept at the March 23, 1998 Regular Meeting of the City Commission. Mr. Carrington showed the Board a draft of the new Town Center concept, and explained in depth about many of the details of this proposed plan. He added that the Consultant's will be presenting a more defined version of this draft at the March 23, 1998 City Commission Meeting. Mr. Carrington then explained what the next steps might be for the City Commission, should this proposal be accepted. There was further discussion regarding property on Orange Avenue; parking and potential traffic problems in the proposed Town Center area; long-range plans; and proposed master development plans for this project. 2. Hi-Flavor Meats Possible annexation 3. L.D. Plant possible annexation Mr. Carrington discussed how both of these property owners were considering possible annexation into the City of Winter Springs. D. Application for the Florida Community Trust Grant Mr. Carrington spoke about the current preparation of this proposal by the City. He explained that the Florida Community Trust Grant "Can only be used to buy land that is not going to be utilized for bricks and mortar; it has to be kept perpetually...an open MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MARCH 11 , 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of 4 space". Mr. Carrington explained about volunteer staff currently working on this project, the upcoming application deadline of April 27, 1998, and how the application is evaluated. In addition, Mr. Carrington also spoke of a potential plan to possibly establish a sister-city. In other business, there was discussion about asking for the resignation of Board Member Bill Hatfield, (for lack of attendance). E. Review of the December 3.1997 Plannine & Zonine BoardlLPA Minutes Reeardine the Establishment of an Annexation Board There was discussion about a proposal presented by Planning & Zoning Board Member Gene Lein, regarding the possibility of the City establishing an Annexation Board. Tom Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning/Zoning Coordinator then explained what had transpired at a previous Planning & Zoning Board meeting regarding this matter. Chairman Mel Glickman asked how this Board felt about establishing such a Board, and there was discussion about this matter. Mr. Carrington told the Board that the City really does not get involved with involuntary annexations. Mr. Grimms then gave a brief history of past policies involving annexation. Discussion. Chairman Glickman addressed the Board and asked "Can we say in generaL.so I can put this to rest..that this Board will be very cooperative, if the... the... City Manager and Commission will come to the Board and say, we are thinking of asking this particular area to be annexed into the City, will you cooperate and help us"? The Board was in total agreement. Discussion about the Winn- Dixie property followed. ill. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Mr. Brook Seall, Director of Parks and Recreation Department to attend a Commerce & Industry Development Board meeting, and discuss future expansion plans for the Parks and Recreation Department B. Goals for the Year C. Formulating an Economic Development Master Plan D. Presentation of a City of Altamonte Springs Video and Brochure There was further discussion about several properties and possible annexation. Also, regarding the City's newsletter - the Board wanted the newsletter's Editor to change the time that the Commerce & Industry Development Board met, which had been incorrectly noted. Chairman Glickman stated that Tom Grimms could write future newsletter updates on behalf of the Board. MINUTES COMMERCE & INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MARCH 11 , 1998 - REGULAR MEETING Page 4 of 4 IV. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Glickman adjourned the meeting at 9: 19 a.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, Deputy City Clerk City of Winter Springs DOCSlboards/connnerce/fY9798/minutesJ031198.doc