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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 10 16 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 16,2001 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald A. Gilmore called the Regular Meeting to order at 7: 11 p.m., Tuesday, October 16, 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 Rande Thompson, present Committee Member Moti Khemlani, present Committee Member Linda Tillis, arrived at 7: 1 7 p.m. The Board welcomed newest Board Member Rande Thompson. II. CONSENT CONSENT A. Approval Of The September 18, 2001 Regular Meeting Minutes. Board Member Thompson distributed a letter sent to Starmer Ranaldi Planning & Architecture from the Chelsea Woods Homeowners Association. Board Member Linda Tillis arrived at 7: J 7 p. m. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT ITEMS, WHICH WOULD BE THE MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 18TH." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER HILLERY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -OCTOBER 16,2001 PAGE 2 OF 5 III. REGULAR REGULAR A. Elections Of Officers. Committee Member Moti Khemlani stated, "I would recommend very highly that we continue with the Officers that we have." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE DON GILMORE TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE TLBD FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR OR WHEN I SAY FOLLOWING I MEAN THIS YEAR." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. "I ALSO MOVE THAT WE CONTINUE THE VICE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE TLBD AS WE HAVE FOR THE PAST YEAR, AS GARY HILLERY BEING THE PERSON." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR B. Review Construction Drawings For The Winter Springs Boulevard East Entrance. Vice Chairman Gary Hillery advised the Committee he had the opportunity to view the drawings. Discussion developed. Mr. George Edwards, Capital Projects Coordinator, Public Works Department distributed a "sketch" of the East Entrance drawings. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITrEE REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 16,2001 PAGE 3 OF 5 Discussion developed regarding safety issues with the sidewalk going between the two (2) walls on the Northwest corner. Chairman Gilmore suggested, "Between that wall and that sidewalk, there should be a berm build up or something in there, that a person can't be concealing themselves down below that wall." Chairman Gilmore stated further, "It's not an issue this Board can do anything about. It's a field issue and it's best left in the hands of George as long as he understands. Do what you can within reason, but - we want that to be safe." The Committee discussed the location of the signage on the Seneca wall. Chairman Gilmore said, "Take a look at it with him [Bill Starmer] and see if he can move the sign up where that ironwork is." Chainnan stated after further discussion, "George go back and talk to Starmer and take the little wall out in the middle and put a flat wall in there. See if architecturally, if that's good and put the sign right in the middle of it." The Committee discussed not hearing any feedback from the Chestnut Ridge Residents and delaying construction at the East Entrance until the Committee receives feedback from them. Tape 1/Side . Vice Chairman Hillery asked Mr. Edwards, "Can you get in touch with them within the next few days...." Mr. Edwards interjected, "...I'll send a letter with the document in it saying this is...." Vice Chairman Hillery stated further, "...This is what we - we have the approval of, you got a letter from Chelsea Woods...." Chairman Gilmore stated, ".. .But when you do this 1 think you need to say that unless we hear serious objection, we are proceeding." Committee Member Thompson stated, "Give them a deadline." Discussion. Chairman Gilmore asked, "George, will you contact Chestnut Ridge?" Mr. Edwards stated, "Yes, I have already indicated I would." Chairman Gilmore stated, "Get a hold of them, if there's any dissention, give me a call and we'll set a Special Meeting to discuss it." Mr. Edwards stated, "I'd prefer to do it in writing because it's established what is told to them." Chairman Gilmore stated, "1 think it's critical that you get this done quickly so that we don't get into the middle of a construction delay." C. Construction Progress Update. The Committee viewed and discussed an unfinalized copy of the Change Order from Cathcart Construction. Mr. Edwards said, "Now the Contractor has not agreed to this price yet." Chairman Gilmore said, "George after you get all this figured out, will you tell us what - it all amounts to." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 16,200 I PAGE 4 OF 5 The Committee discussed drainage problems on Tuskawilla Road, potholes on Colt Road, and Pavers at Northern Way and Winter Springs Boulevard. Mr. Edwards stated, "At the September 28th Meeting of the City Commission, one (1) of the builders was fined $3,000.00 dollars in the Reserve Subdivision. Now the Commission said half of this sum of $1,500.00 is to go toward the enhancement of the Tuscora Entrance. So we have $1,500.00 dollars more to work with." Mr. Edwards distributed to the Committee a Monthly Status Report - September 2001 "Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Entry Way Enhancements" from John NeSmith, Construction Administrator, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture. Discussion followed. Mr. Mervin Warner, 673 Keuka Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: referred to a conversation between Mr. Kipton D. Lockcuff P.E., Public Works/Utility Department Director and City Manager Ronald W. McLemore and commented that "1 feel that we should have someone seeing what is going on instead of these things being built up and then having to be knocked down again." Chairman Gilmore said, "Be it known that the Board, Item 'C', we disagree whole- heartedly with. We never gave that direction." Discussion followed. Tape 2/Side A Committee Member Khemlani stated his concerns with the delay of the Tuscora Easement and suggested that a memo be sent from this Committee Chairman to the President of the Reserve at Tuscawilla Homeowner's Association President, Mark Queen. Chairman Gilmore stated, "Okay, I'll take care of it." REGULAR D. Authorize A Representative To Oversee Maintenance And Operations Contract. The Committee questioned not having Ms. Kangee Graham, Landscape Management Consultant's information for the Representative position; and that they still have not received the final drafts of the Maintenance and Pest Control Contracts (after three (3) months). REGULAR E. Update On Lighting. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMJTfEE REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 16,2001 PAGE 5 OF 5 The Committee discussed moving the next Regular Meeting so that it will not conflict with Thanksgiving. Chairman Gilmore stated, "May I make a suggestion that we maybe move this up to November 13th?" The Committee agreed. The Committee discussed the conflicting project completion dates. Chairman Gilmore stated, "George needs to push this issue and get back with us next time." IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS · Authorize A Representative To Oversee Maintenance And Operations Contract. · Status Of The Winter Springs Boulevard East Entrance. · Update On Tuscora Entrance. · Update On Lighting. · Construction Schedule. V. REPORTS Committee Member Khemlani asked for the status of prior Irrigation problems. Mr. Edwards stated, "It's behind us." VI. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Gilmore adjourned the Meeting at 8:59 p.m. Docs\Word\BOARDS\Tuscawilla\aIll\minutes\200 1 \1 0 160 I REGULAR. doc NOTE: These minutes were approved at the November 13,2001 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting.