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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 05 21 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 21, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald A. Gilmore called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, May 21,2002 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 Moti Khemlani, absent Committee Member Rande Thompson, absent Committee Member Linda Tillis, present II. CONSENT CONSENT A. Approval Of The April 30, 2002 Special Meeting Minutes. This Agenda Item was not discussed. III. REGULAR REGULAR A. Construction Review. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore introduced Mr. George Valet, Representative from Freeport Fountains. Discussion developed regarding the design type of the Winter Springs Boulevard west entrance pond, maintenance issues, and the pond finish. MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ST AIN THE POOL DARK." CHAIRMAN GILMORE STATED, "I THINK IT'S APPROPRIATE THAT YOUR MOTION INDICATE THAT IF WE CAN GET IT DONE WITHIN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MONEY, THAT WE PROCEED TO STAIN IT." VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY ADDED, "MAKE IT $2,000.00 MAXIMUM - THE MOTION THEN WOULD BE THAT WE STAIN THE POOL, A MAXIMUM OF $2,000.00 TO BE EXPENDED FOR IT. THE COLOR WILL BE SELECTED BY BILL STARMER AND WE GET IT DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -MAY 21,2002 PAGE 2 OF 5 VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Further discussion. MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. "I WOULD MOVE THAT WE SPEC AND ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A CHLORINATION SYSTEM WITH A BUDGET - WITH AN INSTALLED COST OF UP TO $2,500.00." SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Deputy Mayor David W McLeod departed the Meeting at 7:41 p.m. City Manager McLemore departed the Meeting at 7:41 p.m. Discussion developed regarding drainage issues at the Winter Springs Boulevard west entrance. Mr. Bill Starmer, President, Starmer Ranaldi Planning and Architecture Inc. (sri), 890 Northern Way, Winter Springs, Florida: advised the Committee, "We'll take a look at that." Tape I/Side B Mr. Starmer distributed three (3) letters to the Committee Members addressing the entryway enhancement project; landscaping issues with Tuscora Drive; and general elements of the construction that residents are dissatisfied with. Discussion developed. By consensus, the Committee agreed to the Deer Run entryway being offset. In regards to the construction of an entryway on Howell Creek Drive, the Committee discussed their preference to construct the wall on the Simmonds property. Due to the fact that the Simmonds do not want the wall constructed on their property, the Committee's second preference was to construct the wall on the south end of the Carter property. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING -MAY 2 1,2002 PAGE3 OF 5 Chairman Gilmore stated, "1've asked for a Motion that we request that the signage go on the Simmonds property. If that can't be arranged, that it be moved to the south end of the Carter property and opposite there will be a sign on the Vernoy property. Can I hear a Motion to that?" "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. After a brief discussion, Chairman Gilmore stated, "It has been requested that we ask the City Attorney to take this into consideration and do the necessary legal things to satisfy the legal requirements for the Simmonds and Carter property. Is that what you're - suggesting Bill [Starmer]?" Mr. Starmer stated, "Just that you acknowledge, based on my conversations personally with the Simmonds and testimony here from neighbors, that it doesn't appear that it's going to be feasible to put it on their property. So if you do put it on the Carter's, what does the Attorney have - safe ground." Tape 2/Side A Chairman Gilmore stated, "My personal opinion is we've covered those issues with saying our preference is there, but if it can't be arranged from there then it goes on Carter. But it becomes a City issue at that point in time." Mr. Mervin Warner, 673 Keuka Court, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of an email sent to him from Mr. and Mrs. Simmonds asking his assistance to abandon all secondary entrance walls. Mr. Edwards requested a copy of that email.Mr. Warner responded, "I'll get you a copy." In regards to the start of construction, it was asked from the audience, "And you'll notify us when?" Chairman Gilmore stated, "It is up to the City to respond to you in writing as to what's going on. Right George [Edwards]?" Mr. Starmer stated, "We will send you a letter." Mr. Edwards asked the Committee, "You are approving my going ahead and getting Tinklepaugh [Surveying Services, Inc.] to do a survey and so forth?" The Committee agreed. Chairman Gilmore recessed the Meeting at 8:47 p.m. Chairman 'Gilmore reconvened the Meeting at 8:51 p.m, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR M EETING -MAY 21,2002 PAGE4 OF 5 In regards to the Tuscora Drive landscaping issues, Chairman Gilmore said, "It is up to the City to resolve it." Discussion. Referring to a final walkthrough, Mr. Starmer stated, "I am suggesting to make sure that you as a Board have a handle on that. That you select a representative from the TLBD to be a part of this final punchlist and walkthrough." Vice Chairman Gary Hillery stated, "1'll go." The Committee agreed. Mr. Edwards distributed to the Committee Members a pending agreement from Moranscapes to clean up the Winter Springs Boulevard west entrance, one (1) time only, for the amount of$200.00. Discussion. MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE TELL HIM TO PROCEED." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY: AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Discussion developed regarding Moranscapes' recommendation to cut the grass at the north and south side of the Winter Springs Boulevard west entrance, twice a month. MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE THIS UNTIL WE HAVE AN OPERABLE CONTRACTOR THAT IS SOMEDAY GOING TO SUBMIT A COST." SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. VOTE: VICE CHAIRMAN HILLERY : AYE CHAIRMAN GILMORE: AYE COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Edwards distributed a draft of the Beautification District's FY 2003 Budget. REGULAR B. Landscape/Hardscape Maintenance Coordinator. After brief discussion, Chairman Gilmore requested copies of the two (2) submitted bids. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCAWILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR M EETING -MAY 21, 2002 PAGE 5 OF 5 Tape 2/Side B IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This Agenda Item was not discussed. V. REPORTS None. VI. ADJOURNMENT With consensus of the Committee, Chairman Gilmore adjourned the Meeting at 9:29 p.m. BOARDS\Tuscawilla\a1ll\minutes\2002\052 102 REGULAR.doc NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the June 18, 2002 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting.