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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004 04 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 APRIL 21, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Donald A. Gilmore called the Regular Meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee to order at 7:02 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in the Commission Chambers 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, arrived at 7:41 p.m. Committee Member Rande Thompson, present Committee Member Linda Tillis, present Chairman Gilmore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Gary Hillery inquired about the "Florida's Government in the Sunshine Law" summary sheet. Chairman Gilmore stated, "That was the summary of the workshop," With further discussion, Chairman Gilmore said, "It was well attended [Sunshine Law Seminar]. I would say better than half the seats were filled. There were Representatives here from other Cities. Nothing was said in that whole thing that you [Committee Members] have not heard before and essentially what it said is you [Committee Members] do not talk about the business without - amongst each other - do it at an open Meeting. " Lastly, Chairman Gilmore said, "You [Committee Members] can talk to Steve, talk to the Commissioners - talk to any non-elected official in the City, you just can not talk literally among each other." Chairman Gilmore further stated, "I do not think there was anything said that we have not heard time and time again." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 2 I, 2004 PAGE20F6 II. CONSENT AGENDA ADD-ON CONSENT A. Approval Of The February 10, 2004 Regular Meeting Minutes. "I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MEETING, THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10th [2004J." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT B. Approval Of The March 17,2004 Regular Meeting Minutes. "MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF MARCH 17th [2004J AS READ." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. III. REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR A. Budget. Mr. Steven Richart, Urban Beautification Coordinator, Public Works Department introduced this Agenda Item, Discussion. Chairman Gilmore commented to Mr. Richart regarding the medians and front entrance and stated, "That place is beautiful. It is really nice. You are to be complimented for a fine job." Further discussion ensued regarding the Budget. City Manager Ronald W McLemore arrived at 7:20 p.m. Discussion ensued. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 2 I, 2004 PAGE30F6 Committee Member Moti Khemlani arrived at 7:41 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding a potential problem of a shortage of reclaimed water. With further discussion, Mr. Richart said, "I do not think Florida Law will allow you to cross connect drinking water with reclaimed [water]." Mr. Richart also stated, "I will verify that." Manager McLemore said, "I think we just need an answer." Mr. Richart said, "I will get it." Tape 1/Side B Manager McLemore departed at 7:50 p,m. REGULAR B. Maintenance Items And Progress Report. Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item. Brief discussion ensued regarding street lighting. Mr. Richart indicated, "What I will do is - put in another request for just the street lighting on Winter Springs Boulevard, and I will actually just start giving them - locations that I want done." REGULAR C. Update On Street Lighting And Decorative Sign Project. Mr. Richart introduced this Agenda Item, Discussion ensued regarding the roadway on Winter Springs Boulevard near Tuscawilla Country Club. Chairman Gilmore stated, "It may be worth putting a sign on - Winter Springs Boulevard on the north side facing the westbound traffic that says, 'Blind Intersection Ahead'." Mr. Richart said, "I am going to look at it. I am going to clear it with Alan Hill, [Public Works Superintendent] and make sure it is okay and I will put a sign out." Committee Member Rande Thompson presented a summary of costs associated with the "Sign Project". Discussion ensued regarding evaluating the street lighting and sign project and putting this information in the Tuscawilla Newsletter. Chairman Gilmore suggested to Committee Member Moti Khemlani to restate in the Tuscawilla Newsletter the update on CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 21, 2004 PAGE40F6 the projects. Committee Member Khemlani stated, "Before I just do it on my own, I am just making sure that this Board [Committee] understands - you have to keep this issue, not alive, but at least let them [residents] know that - we are analyzing, and we are evaluating the full package." Chairman Gilmore said, "Go with it." Committee Member Khemlani said, "Okay." Mr. Richart requested Committee Member Thompson to email him the Excel spreadsheet file on the "Sign Project". Mr. Richart added, "You can send it to me and I will send it to Moti [Committee Member Khemlani]." Discussion. REGULAR D. Update On Surge Protection For Tuskawilla Road Fountains. Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item. Discussion. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE PRESENTED. .:..:. III. REGULAR ADD-ON REGULAR F. Update On Acid Washing Of Entrance Signs. Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item, "I MOVE THAT WE GIVE STEVEN [RICHARTJ THE AUTHORITY TO FINISH THE JOB ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE ENTRANCE - ACID CLEANING." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON. DISCUSSION. CHAIRMAN GILMORE STATED, "WE GIVE STEVEN [RICHARTJ THE AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH ACID WASHING - NORTH FOUNTAIN AREA TO REMOVE CALCIUM DEPOSITS." Discussion, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 21, 2004 PAGE50F6 CHAIRMAN GILMORE REPHRASED THE MOTION AND SAID, "WE AUTHORIZE STEVE [RICHARTJ TO DO THE WORK - CALCIUM AND REMOVAL AS NECESSARY ON ALL ENTRANCES." "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. CHAIRMAN GILMORE STATED, "I WILL CANCEL THE PREVIOUS MOTION." "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE CONTINUE WITH THE ACID WASHING AS NEEDED ON ALL ENTRANCES." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER THOMPSON. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER KHEMLANI. DISCUSSION. CHAIRMAN GILMORE RESTATED THE MOTION AND SAID, "STEVEN [RICHARTJ CONTINUE WITH THE ACID WASHING ON ALL ENTRANCES AS HE SEES FIT." WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE THE MOTION WAS APPROVED. MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR E. Update On Winter Springs Boulevard And Entrance Landscaping. Mr. Richart introduced this Agenda item. Discussion. Tape 2/Side A IV. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS This Agenda Item was not discussed. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICA nON DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 21, 2004 PAGE60F6 V. REPORTS Committee Member Khemlani addressed the relocation of the backflow preventer, Chairman Gilmore stated, "Steven [Richart] should be able to go ahead with it." Mr, Richart indicated, "We do not need a vote for that." For the record, Chairman Gilmore stated, "The Board recognizes Steve Richart for the wonderful job he is doing. Everybody in the Community is pleased with his performance." Mr. Richart stated, "Thank you." VI. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Gilmore adjourned the Meeting at approximately 8:41 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: I ~~. ~ , ' i j -1,' (II Ai~lt Ro~eJA . A~SIST ANT TO THE CITY CLERK U NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the May 19,2004 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee Meeting.