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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 02 09 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9, 1999 - REGULAR MEETING I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., February 9, 1999, by Chairman Gilmore in the East Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708) Roll Call Donald A. Gilmore, Chairman, present Gary Hillery, Vice Chairman, present Moti Khemlani, present Linda Tillis, present George Morris, present Also Present Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager Kipton D. Lockcuff, Director, Public Works/Utility Department Jim Lentz, Financial Advisor THIS ITEM WAS TABLED FROM THE FEBRUARY 2, 1999 MEETING, HOWEVER, IT DID NOT APPEAR ON THE FEBRUARY 9, 1999 AGENDA. Approval of Minutes of October 20, 1998 Motion by Vice Chairman Hillery. Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Approval of Minutes of October 27,1998 Motion by Board Member Morris. Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Approval of Minutes of November 3,1998 Motion by Board Member Tillis. Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9, 1999.REGULAR MEETING Page 2 of 4 Approval of Minutes of November 10, 1998 Motion by Board Member Khemlani. Seconded by Board Member Tillis. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Approval of Minutes of November 17, 1998 Board Member Khemlani stated that on page 1 of the November 17, 1998 minutes, under Item I, the date reads November 10, 1998 and should be November 17, 1998. Motion by Board Member Morris. Seconded by Board Member Khemlani. Discussion. Vote: All aye. With the above correction to the minutes, the Motion passes. Board Member Morris voiced his concern over a lack of receiving the minutes. Brief discussion. II. Discussion of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Financing The Board reviewed a "Draft Cost Comparison" handed out by Manager McLemore. The Board discussed the comparison with Manager McLemore and Mr. Lentz. Mr. Lentz reviewed the debt service for 15, 20, and 30 year bond amortization and financing alternatives. The Board discussed the above issues and their concern for keeping the amount a property owner will have to pay annually at or below $110.00. The Board had a brief discussion on who is accountable for the money collected for the district. Manager McLemore explained to the Board the complexities of owning the street lighting. Issues on street lighting were discussed further. Chairman Gilmore asked the Board if they were in consensus to recommend the "Washington" style pole with a "Flagler" style fixture. The Board agreed to recommend the "Washington/Flagler" combination, provided the district can afford it. Chairman Gilmore asked the Board about the Board recommending a 30 year bond issue at $110.00; a 20 year bond issue at $117.00; or a 15 year bond issue at $126.00. [NOTE: The above mentioned dollar amounts are "Annual Assessment-Per Parcel" and are approximate. ] Motion by Board Member Morris: "I'd like to make a motion that we follow the schedule for a 30 year issue". MINUTES TUSCAWlLLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 3 of 4 The following discussion ensued: Chairman Gilmore asked: "At $110.00 month"? Board Member Morris responded: "Yes, or whatever it comes out to - 30 year bond". Seconded by Vice Chairman Hillery. Discussion. Board Member Khemlani added: "I just want to make sure if it comes to more than $110.00, is the motion saying we will accept more than $110.00"? Board Member Morris responded: "If we have 3 here that we're going to vote on, I'm moving that we go in the 30 year issue". Board Member Khemlani asked: "So am I hearing in that motion you're focused more on the 30 year and less on the amount it comes to, or is it equal"? Board Member Morris: "I'll rephrase the Motion. I move that the TBD select the 30 year bond issue for handling this project". Discussion continued. Chairman Gilmore asked: "Would you like to say 'which you believe to be approximately $110.00"'? Board Member Morris responded: "It's not necessary, it's there". Board Member Morris: "That's my motion, do we have a second"? Seconded by Vice Chairman Hillery. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. The Board discussed taking their recommendations to the City Commission by developing an outline and they decided who will speak on which issues. The Board agreed to make a presentation at the City Commission's February 22, 1999 meeting. There was Discussion on moving the date of the next meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to move the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, February 16, 1999 to Wednesday, February 17, 1999. III. Discussion on Landscaping Medians This item was not discussed. IV. Other Business a) Discussion of next Agenda Items This item was not discussed. MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 9, 1999-REGULAR MEETING Page 4 of 4 v. Adjournment Motion was made by Board Member Khemlani to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Board Member Tillis. With consensus of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk City of Winter Springs