HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999 02 17 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes
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TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 17,1999 - REGULAR MEETING
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 1999, by
Chairman Donald A. 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
Approval of the November 24,1998 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the December 1, 1998 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the December 8,1998 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the December 15, 1998 Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the January 29,1999 Regular Meeting Minutes
(This item is approved at the end of the meeting, see page 3)
The following agenda items are listed in the order discussed.
II. REGULAR AGENDA
B. Other Business
Lee Jensen, Vice President, Howell Creek Reserve Homeowners Association, Rande
Thompson, Resident, Howell Creek Reserve and Jay Clay, Resident, Eagles Watch
Homeowners Association were present and they spoke to the Board about "signage
issues" for Vistawilla Drive. Mr. Jensen informed the Board that the developer granted
two easements, one on the west side and one on the east side of Vistawilla Drive. Mr.
Jensen also asked the Board about installing fountains or "sprays" in the two ponds near
the easements. There was extensive discussion regarding the installation of "sprays" in
the ponds and putting signs and walls on the easements. The Board was in consensus to
further address these issues before making any decisions.
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TUSCAWlLLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Chairman Gilmore informed the Board of a letter he received from a resident who works
for the Environmental Protection Department. He stated that the letter encouraged the
Board to use Florida Native plants in the medians. The Board was in consensus to pass
the letter along to Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant. Discussion.
A. Discussion on the Presentation to the City Commission
Chairman Gilmore passed out an outline of the presentation to the Board Members.
Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager, gave the Board copies of the agenda item that
details the Board's presentation for the February 22, 1999 City Commission Meeting.
The Board reviewed and discussed both documents.
Board Member Linda Tillis handed out an outline for the section of the presentation
having to do with Operations and Maintenance. Continued discussion.
Tape 1/Side B
The Board agreed the outline for the presentation will be as follows:
· Introduction--Chairman Gilmore
· Capital Improvements-Bill Starmer
· Operations and Maintenance, Lighting and Signage-Linda Tillis
· Administration-Manager McLemore
· Debt Financing-Jim Lentz
· Budget-Chairman Gilmore
· Schedule-Manager McLemore
· Questions and Answers-Chairman Gilmore
There was discussion on whether the Board should be giving the City Commission a
"progress report" or recommendations.
Motion by Chairman Gilmore for the Board to recommend to the City Commission
a plan to utilize Florida Power Corporation for the street lighting; However, to also
inform the City Commission that the Board is considering a second alternative of
reducing the cost through the District owning and installing the street lighting and if
the second option is financially viable, the Board will change their recommendation
within thirty days. Seconded by Board Member Tillis. Discussion. Vote: All aye.
Motion passed.
Tape 2/Side A
The Board continued to discuss their presentation to the City Commission.
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Approval of Minutes of November 24,1998
Motion by Board Member George Morris. Seconded by Board Member Moti
Khemlani. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes of December 1,1998
Motion by Board Member Tillis. Seconded by Board Member Khemlani.
Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes of December 8,1998
Motion by Board Member Khemlani. Seconded by Board Member Tillis.
Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes of December 15, 1998
Motion by Board Member Tillis. Seconded by Vice Chairman Gary Hillery.
Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes of January 29,1998
This item was tabled until the March 2,1998 meeting.
The Board briefly discussed the next meeting date.
III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Review of the February 22, 1999 Presentation to the City Commission
· Discussion on Lighting with Board Member George Morris
· Other Business
IV. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Board Member Tillis to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by
Board Member Khemlani. With consensus of the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by: Amy Lovingfoss, Clerk
City of Winter Springs