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Home My WebLink About1999 10 19 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald A. Gilmore called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 1999, 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 George Morris, present Linda Tillis, present Also Present Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant, arrived at 7:05 p.m. Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), arrived at 7:40 p.m. Commissioner Michael S. Blake arrived at 7:04 p.m. Ms. Kangee Graham arrived at 7:05 p.m. Approval of the October 5, 1999 Regular Meeting Minutes Board Member Moti Khemlani stated for the record "That the Fuentes' provided a copy of their survey, in the Item B. 'Easement Agreements'." Discussion followed regarding whether to amend the minutes. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER GEORGE MORRIS. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE OCTOBER 5, 1999 REGULAR MINUTES WITH THE FOLLOWING CHANGE [NOTED BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI ABOVE]". AFTER DISCUSSION, THE BOARD AGREED THAT THE PARAGRAPH SHOULD READ: "DISCUSSION ENSUED REGARDING THE SHETLAND A VENUE ENTRANCEWAY; THE PROPERTY OWNERS THAT LIVE AT THIS ENTRANCEWAY; THE USE OF THE BRIDLE PATH; LEGALITIES IN REFERENCE TO THE BRIDLE PATH; HOW THE CITY HAS RESPONDED TO THE PROPERTY OWNERS; V ACA TING EASEMENTS; AND THE BOARD CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 19. 1999 Page 2 of 4 WAS PRESENTED WITH A COPY OF THE SITE SURVEY OF THE FUENTES' PROPERTY. SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DONALD GILMORE: A YE; GARY HILLERY: AYE; MOTI KHEMLANI: A YE; LINDA TILLIS: AYE; GEORGE MORRIS: AYE. MOTION CARRIED. .:..:. AGENDA CHANGE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:. .:. II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Update on Streetlighting Board Member Linda Tillis informed the Board that progress was being made and that the City should have a proposal from Florida Power Corporation on Friday, October 22, 1999. The Board discussed whether copies of the proposal should be sent to each Board Member. B. Update On Easement Agreements Discussion ensued regarding the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association recelvmg the City's request for an easement; when the contractor would begin work; the Board not knowing the status of the St. Stephen's Catholic Church easement; that the Trotwood Boulevard easement is "in agreement", but that a survey needs to completed; the Winter Springs Boulevard south easement, "we are square on"; the future trimming of the oak tree at Winter Springs Boulevard entrance ; Shetland A venue Property Owner's concerns about the bridle path; the three design options; the bridle path; and the possibility of getting an easement from the County on the south side of Shetland A venue. Chairman Gilmore declared a recess at 7:36 p.m. Chairman Gilmore reconvened the meeting at 7:38 p.m. Discussion followed concerning Board Member Khemlani contacting City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese to discuss the easement issues. Mr. Bill Starmer arrived at 7:40 p.m. Discussion continued regarding the Shetland A venue signage; different signage placements; the contractor's starting date; design options; the possibility of construction being delayed thirty to forty days to allow settlement of easement issues; that Vistawilla Drive is "all clear"; that Tuscora Drive is being worked on; having a decision by the middle of the week regarding the Dyson Drive entrance; the County improving the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 19. 1999 Page 3 of 4 swales; the design options at the Seneca Boulevard entrance; and the possibility of property being annexed on the north-east side of Seneca Boulevard. Tape l/Side B The Board continued discussing the south sides of Seneca Boulevard; possible signage placement; and brick inlay. C. Discussion Of The Construction Schedule Mr. Starmer informed the Board that the contractor's equipment would arrive on Friday, and therefore construction should begin on Monday, October 25, 1999. Discussion continued regarding draining the ponds; funds availability; if the City has obtained the easement at the Winter Springs Boulevard front entrance; the removal and relocation of shrubs; salvaging the pumps; the possibility of nozzles being reused; who was chosen as the sub-contractor, if the city wants to salvage the irrigation; and the Winter Springs Boulevard medians. E. Other Business The Board briefly discussed a contract for Ms. Graham. D. Procedure Manual Chairman Gilmore complimented Board Member Khemlani on the "very good job" that he had done on the By-law draft he submitted to the Board. There was discussion regarding possible changes to the By-law draft; the official name of the Committee; membership; Board terms; and that the Board would continue to "fine tune" the By-laws over the next few months. III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Update On Easement Agreements · Update On Streetlighting · Update Of Construction Schedule · Procedure Manual · Long Term Maintenance CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 19, 1999 Page 4 of 4 IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN". SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER GEORGE MORRIS. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:44 P.M. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs DOCS\ArI\Boards\TLBDAC\MINUTES\l999\mintlbdac-IOI999.doc