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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MINUTES
TUSCA WILLA LIGHTING AND BEAUTIFICATION
DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 21,2004
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gary Hillery called the Regular Meeting of the Tuscawilla Lighting and
Beautification District Advisory Committee to order at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 21,
2004 in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State
Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708).
Roll Call:
Chairman Gary Hillery, present
Vice Chairman Rande Thompson, present
Committee Member Moti Khemlani, absent
Committee Member Linda Tillis, present
Chairman Hillery led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. PUBLIC INPUT
No discussion.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
A. Approval Of The June 16,2004 Regular Meeting Minutes.
Chairman Hillery stated, "There was one - change in the Minutes that - it said, the white
lights, and it should say colored lights."
"I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WITH THE CHANGE ON PAGE FIVE
(5) UNDER - AFTER THE VOTE - ISSUES - SETTING UP WHITE LIGHTS -
SHOULD BE SETTING UP COLORED DECORATIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS."
MOTION BY VICE CHAIRMAN THOMPSON. SECONDED BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER TILLIS. DISCUSSION. WITH CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE
THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
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IV. REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
A. Budget.
Mr. Steven Richart, Urban Beautification Coordinator, Public Works Department
presented this Agenda Item.
Mr. Richart stated, "It looks like we had an additional - looks like we had something
under 'Other Legal'. I don't think I have seen that." Mr. Richart said, "I just noticed it.
But it looks to me like it was - Attorneys and it looks like it is related to the Tax Roll. I
know that Notice has gone out for the Tax Roll." Mr. Richart said, "Brown, Salzman and .
Weiss; it looks like their fees - if you want me to, I can check into it - but I think that is
what it was for." Committee Member Tillis said, "If you wouldn't mind just double
checking." Mr. Richart stated, "I will check into that."
Discussion.
REGULAR
B. Maintenance Items And Progress Report.
Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Mr. Richart presented a slide show on the "Urban Forest Tree Report".
REGULAR
C. Update On Street Lighting And Decorative Sign Project.
Mr. Richart presented this Agenda Item.
Mr. Richart said, "What we [Staff] probably need to do is really push it through the
Media that we have to let the people know it is coming up. We are letting the
Commission know." Vice Chairman Thompson said, "We need to get it into the
'Tuscawilla Today' definitely." Discussion.
Mr. Richart provided a slide show presentation regarding different types of street lighting.
Discussion.
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Committee Member Linda Tillis asked, "You don't happen to have - the rental figures for
the fixtures and the poles in your notes tonight?" Mr. Richart replied, "Not tonight." Mr.
Richart stated, "I can bring them [to the] next Meeting." Committee Member Tillis
asked, "Do you [Mr. Richart] want to email them to me then I will run the numbers." Mr.
Richart said, "Sure." With discussion on the "Study" effective June 1, [2004], Mr.
Richart stated, "We raised the amount that the City pays towards the lighting." Mr.
Richart stated, "I will email those to you right away." Committee Member Tillis said,
"Okay, Thank you."
REGULAR
D. Update On The Reclaimed Water Backup Study.
Mr. Richart discussed this Agenda Item.
Tape 1/Side B
Discussion ensued regarding the reclaimed water backup system.
Mr. Richart presented a slide presentation showing a "Data Wheel" from one of the
recorders at the reclaimed [ water] plant indicating water usage in Tuscawilla at Sam
Smith Park. Vice Chairman Thompson said, "Good Job." Mr. Richart said, "Thank
you." Discussion.
Chairman Hillery spoke regarding miscellaneous trash along Winter Springs Boulevard.
Chairman Hillery said, "Is there any way you can get - to just walk across and if there is
some garbage over there, pick it up?" Mr. Richart stated, "I will talk to P & L
[Maintenance]. "
Discussion ensued regarding black landscaping trailers in the shadows not using cones
behind their trailers for safety. Chairman Hillery said, "Is that asking too much to ask the
Police?" Mr. Richart said, "I can talk to the Chief [Daniel J. Kerr, Police Department]."
Chairman Hillery spoke regarding Committee Member Tillis leaving the Tuscawilla
Lighting And Beautification District Advisory Committee. Chairman Hillery said, "What
I really appreciate is you [Committee Member Tillis] getting that Budget realigned so I
can read it." Committee Member Tillis said, "Good."
With discussion regarding the "Excel Report", Mr. Richart said, "Once it is in 'Excel',
now I have to sort it." Vice Chairman Thompson said, "That is what I want to show you
[Mr. Richart]." Mr. Richart stated, "I could email the data to you [Vice Chairman
Thompson] in 'Excel' format - maybe you can figure it out." Vice Chairman Thompson
said, "Do that once - let me take a look at it." Mr. Richart stated, "Okay."
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Mr. Richart stated, "Linda [Committee Member Tillis], I really appreciate you. I have
only known you a year - you have been an asset and I wish you would stay." Committee
Member Tillis said, "I have an even better replacement [Brantley Tillis]."
V. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Richart suggested having Mr. DeFreitas from Progress Energy attend a future
Meeting to do a presentation.
VI. REPORTS
No discussion.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
"MEETING ADJOURNED." MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER TILLIS.
SECONDED BY VICE CHAIRMAN THOMPSON. DISCUSSION. WITH
CONSENSUS OF THE COMMITTEE THE MOTION WAS APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Hillery adjourned the Meeting at approximately 8:13 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the September 22,2004 Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory
Committee Meeting.