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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 05 15 Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MAY 15,2001 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald Gilmore called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m., on Tuesday, May 15,2001, 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 Hillery, present Committee Member Lee Jensen, present Committee Member Moti Khemlani, present Committee Member Linda Tillis, present Also Present Mr. George Edwards, P.E., LL.B., Capital Projects Coordinator Mr. William Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri), arrived at 7:28 p.m. Approval Of The March 20, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. Approval Of The April 17 , 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. Approval Of The May 2, 2001 Special Meeting Minutes Discussion ensued regarding the April 17, 2001 Special Meeting Minutes that were approved on May 2, 2001. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 2ND MEETING, AND REFERRING TO THE APRIL 17TH MINUTES." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 20TH." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITrEE REGULAR MEETING - MA Y 15,200 I PAGE 2 OF 5 II. REGULAR AGENDA A. Update On Easements Discussion. Mr. George Edwards, P.E., LL.B., Capital Projects Coordinator stated that he had emailed the Shetland Drive and Citrus A venue Easement surveys to Mr. Wi II ian1 Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri). Henceforth, the Committee gave Mr. Starmer the go ahead with the design of the circular driveway. Vice Chairman Gary Hillery stated, "The Easement that the Homeowners signed on the Winter Springs Boulevard property, the Easement has an error or omission. In paragraph 4C where they omitted operate and maintenance. I have discussed it with George Edwards and it obviously is a typographical error. But it was an omission and - it gives us the opportunity to construct, but nothing else." Vice Chairman Hillery added, "We do want it as a record because we have signed the document." Committee Member Moti Khemlani asked, "Is that kind of stuff legally binding?" Mr. Edwards stated to the affirmative and agreed to distribute a letter stating that the omission is understood and acknowledged. Discussion ensued. Mr. Edwards further stated that Mr. McLemore gave the go ahead to start construction on the Easements, and Mr. Lockcuff would like a Motion from this Committee to give Florida Power a "Notice to Proceed". MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE ALLOW - AUTHORIZE FLORIDA POWER TO PROCEED WITH THE PROJECT SCOPE AND REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED IN THE MINUTES, OR IN THE CONTRACT." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBER HILLERY. DISCUSSION. THE CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE WAS NOT TO SUPPORT THIS MOTION. MOTION DID NOT CARRY. Mr. William Starmer arrived at 7:28 p.m. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE GET CRANKING ON THE STREET LIGHTING." MOTION FAILED FOR THE LACK OF A SECOND. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITIEE REGULAR MEETING - MA Y 15,200 I PAGE 3 OF 5 MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE ASK THE CITY TO MOVE FORWARD ON THE PROJECT SCOPE FOR STREET LIGHTING WITH FLORIDA POWER." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN MEMBER HILLERY. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. Further discussion. B. Vistawilla/Eagles Watch Sign Location As there was a guest in the audience, Committee Member Lee Jensen introduced Mr. Scott Wasmund, resident of Eagles Watch Subdivision. Committee Member Jensen discussed the Eagles Watch Homeowners preferred placement of the sign entrance and handed out a sketch of the placement. Discussion. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER DISCUSSED. .:. .:. F. Update From Mr. Bill Starmer, Starmer, Ranaldi Planning and Architecture, Inc. (sri). On The Fuentes Property Discussion ensued regarding this issue. The Board reviewed the plans for the Citrus Road and Shetland Avenue intersection. Tape II Side B G. Other Business \ Mr. Edwards spoke of a Meeting with Cathcart Construction scheduled for May 18,2001 at I :30 p.m. and asked the Committee's opinion on the "Notice to Proceed". MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE PROCEED WITH THE ENTIRE PROJECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JENSEN. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE, THE MOTION PASSED. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Gilmore clarified the entire project to be "streetlighting, medians, and entrances". CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - MAY 15,2001 PAGE 4 OF 5 The Board viewed and discussed two (2) types of signage for the entrances. Mr. Starmer asked for a direction from the Committee on what type of sign they preferred. The consensus of the Committee was an aluminum sign with a wide relief band. Discussion ensued regarding pavers on Seneca Boulevard. MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER TILLIS. "I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE TAKE THE BAND OF PAVERS WE WERE GOING TO INSTALL AT VISTA WILLA, CLOSE TO THE HOWELL CREEK ENTRANCE, AND TAKE THE SAVINGS, THE MATERIALS THAT WE HAD THERE AND TRANSPLANT THOSE OVER TO THE SENECA BOULEVARD ENTRANCE." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JENSEN. DISCUSSION. THE BOARD AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Edwards stated, "On your Addendum Number One (1), we deleted one paver on Vistawilla." Chairman Gilmore stated, "So there is nothing to move." Mr. Edwards agreed. Mr. Starmer spoke of an upcoming meeting with Father John Bluett of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, on May 18,2001 at 8:30 a.m. Vice Chairman Hillery spoke of a broken affluent water line at the front entrance of Tuscawilla, possibly caused by the construction. Vice Chairman Hillery asked Mr. Edwards whom would be responsible for repairing the water line. Mr. Edwards stated that he would research that issue. B. Update On Colt Road This Agenda Item was not discussed. D. Final Drafts Of Landscape; Maintenance; And Pest Control The Committee agreed that there was nothing to discuss since Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant was not present. E. Update On The Budget With Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager Or Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Public Works/Utility Department Director This Agenda Item was not discussed. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - MAY IS, 2001 PAGE S OF S III. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS . Easement Update . Final Drafts Of Maintenance And Pest Control . Shetland Entrance Design · Update On The Budget With Mr. Ronald W. McLemore, City Manager Or Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff, P.E., Public Works/Utility Department Director · Construction Schedule Tape 2/ Side A With consensus of the Committee, a Special Meeting would be held on May 29, 2001. Members of the Committee requested that either City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, or a representative attends the Special Meeting, to address the Budget. Mr. Starmer departed at 8:40 p.m. IV. ADJOURNMENT MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN." SECONDED. DISCUSSION. THE COMMITTEE AGREED TO THE MOTION BY CONSENSUS. MOTION CARRIED. Chairman Gilmore adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. NOTE: These minutes were approved at the June 19,2001 Ttuscawilla Lighting And Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting. DocslWordlBOARDSITuscawillalallllminutes\200 I Imintlbdac-OSISO I regular.doc