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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06 20 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald Gilmore called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in the East Conference Room of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). Roll Call Chairman Donald A. Gilmore, present Vice Chairman Gary Hillary, present Committee Member Moti Khemlani, present Committee Member George Morris, present Committee Member Linda Tillis, present Also Present Mr. George Edwards, P.E., LL.B., Capital Projects Coordinator Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant, arrived at 7: 10 p.m. Approval of the May 16, 2000 Regular Meeting Minutes The Committee discussed the accuracy of the minutes. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHlEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF APRIL 18, 2000." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HILLARY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN HILLARY: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE BOARD MEMBER MORRIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Ms. Kangee Graham. Landscape Management Consultant. arrived at 7:10 p.m. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:. .:. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUfES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE20F3 II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Discussion of Easement And Agreements Discussion ensued regarding the intersection of Shetland Avenue; that Florida Power will be putting a gate in at the West Side of Morgan Street and Citrus Road; and the City filling in a "rut" on Shetland Avenue. Mr. George Edwards, P.E., LL.B., Capital Projects Coordinator distributed a standard easement document to the Committee. The Committee discussed with Mr. Edwards the correct spelling of Tuscawilla; that all homeowners must sign the agreement; and the language of the agreement. It was agreed by consensus that the Committee Members review the document in its entirety and suggested changes to Mr. Edwards, which he noted. Tape 1/Side B Committee Member George Morris departed at 8:35 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding that the fountains at Winter Springs Boulevard are operating again; who will be responsible for the higher tax bill due to the improvements on the easements; and the Committee requesting an explanation from Staff regarding the responsibility for the increase of taxes. The Committee continued reviewing and editing the document. Mr. Edwards informed the Members that he would make the changes and send it to the City Attorney for review. C. Other Business Vice Chairman Hillary inquired if Staff had followed up on determining the ownership of the land beside the 7-Eleven convenience store~ and number of automobiles entering 7- Eleven in an hour. Mr. Edwards informed the Committee that he had spoken with 7- Eleven and they stated that they were going to provide the City with a legal description of their property and that surveyors have been to the property. B. Maintenance Specifications Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant distributed among the Committee Members the second draft of the maintenance specifications. It was suggested that Committee Members review the document prior to the next meeting. Tape 2/Side B CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -JUNE 20, 2000 PAGE30F3 C. Other Business (Continued) Mr. Edwards informed the Committee that Cathcart Construction is standing by and waiting to begin the project~ and that a tentative agreement, which he distributed, has been reached with the contractor to keep the contract on hold until which time they could begin. The Committee discussed the details of the tentative agreement~ whether the fees are appropriate; and that the Committee supports the City in this action. Ms. Graham stated, "That it is safe to say, just for the record, that their (Cathcart Construction) fee that they'll be getting still isn't coming anywhere close to what the difference is, so it is in the best interest to keep your lowest fee." ill. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Maintenance Specifications . Discussion of Easement and Agreements IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HILLARY. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN TillS MEETING." COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS SECONDED. THE COMMITTEE AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. Chairman Donald Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by: Debbie Gillespie, City Clerk's Office City of Winter Springs Docs\ Word\BOARDS\ TuscawillalaI1l\m.inutes\2000\rnintlbdac-062000.doc