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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINrER SPRINGS
MAY 19. 1975
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs. Florida
was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Attorney
Newman Brock. Th~ pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor
Donald Browning.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland. present
Attorney Newman Brock. present
Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. present
Councilmen:
Irwin Hunter. present
Frank Durrance. ,bsent
John Daniels. present
Irene Van Eepoel. absent
Donald Browning. present
Motion was made by Councilman Browning to approve the minutes of May 12. 1975
as amended. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. In discussion. the
following corrections were made: page 2. paragraph 3. add the words "lock orll
between the words"to and inside". Page 2. next to last paragraph. change the
word "Zayre' s" to Sanford. On Page 3. 5th paragraph from the bottom, motion
made by Councilman Daniels, fourth sentence insert the word "in" after the
words "Construction Corporation and that". Vote on the motion: Councilman
Hunter, aye; Councilman Durrance, absent; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman
Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland read the letter of resignation from Councilman Frank Durrance.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to accept the resignation of Frank Durrance
with regrets. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Councilman Daniels nominated Mr. Bob Williams and Councilman Browning nominated
Ernest Hendrix to fill the position left vacant by Frank Duraance's resignation.
Attorney Brock read Section 2, the amended portion for the second readi18 of
Ordinance No. 118.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the second reading of Ordinance
No. 118. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing for
Ordinance No. 119, Streets and Sidewalks. Attorney Brock read Ordinance No. 119
in its entirety. Councilman Daniels asked for the following to be added to
Section 7: "Prior to a permit being issued for new street or street right of
way layout, establishment, or construction, a surety or cash bond shall be posted
to assure the quality accomplishment of such work. The amount of this bond shall
be in an amount equal to the estimated cost to perform the work. Such bond shall
remain in effect until final acceptance of the work by the City Council, under-
standing that the bond guarantees the work for a period of a minimum of two
years from the date of completion, or in newly developed areas until such time as the
area has been at least sixty-percent built-out and occupied. Prior to the
termination of such bond an inspection of the work shall be accomplished by the
City Councilor an official designated by the City Council to assure acceptability
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of the work. After discrepancies noted have been corrected, a re-inspection will
be made after which if no discrepancies remain. and if the work is in a newly
developed area at least sixty percent of the planned construction has been
accomplished, the City Council may authorize the cancellation or return of the
bond. II No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the
public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session.
Councilman Daniels added the name of John Newsome to the list of nominees to fill
the vacancy of Frank Durrance.
Mr. Ernest Hendrix and Mr. John Newsome introduced themselves.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that we appoint Ernest Hendrix to fill the
vacancy of Frank Durrance, Group 2, effective this evening. Seconded by Councilman
Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman
Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mr. Hendrix was sworn in by Attorney Newman Brock.
There was a discussion of employees working hours.
The motion which was tabled on May 12 was discussed. The motion as follovs:
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to amend the previous motion as follows:
All city employees put in eight hours of work per day exclusive of a short
break in the morning and a short break in the afternoon and establish the hours
of 8 .AM to 5 PM as the normal work day for employees working days. This includes
an hour for lunch. Compensatory time off will be allowed for the City Clerk to
compensate for Council and other evening meeting times and for the clerk performing
recording,duties for the Planning Comaission. All shift workers will work a
minimum of the number of hours for which they are paid, with the understanding
that all salaried personnel are paid for eight hours or more daily. Seconded
by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye;
Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent;
CouncibDan Browning, aye; motion carried.
The motion of May 12, made by Councilman Van Eepoel to accept the recoamendation of
the Planning Coamission and set up a public hearing for the ordinance that is
required by law. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. This motion was tabled.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to table until next meeting. Vote on the
motion: Councilman Hunter. aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we establish the line of delineation
between the Fire Department and the Public Works Department on accomplishment of
fire hydrant maintenance to be that the Fire Department is responsible for
testing and painting of fire hydrants and that public Works Department is
responsible for the accomplisbment either in house or in coordination with the
public utilities of all other maintenance; further, it shall be the Fire Chief's
responsibility to keep the Public Works Department apprised of all visible
maintenance required on fire hydrants and the Fire Chief shall have the
responsibility for maintaining the fire hydrants in an acceptable appearance and
that the caps shall be painted with reflector-type paint so that they are easily
visible at night. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
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(' Counci_n Huntei, aye; CounciLman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
CounciLman Van Eepoel, absent; CounciLman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland read the Resolution from the County Commissioners which referred to
the Seminole County Land Planning Act and was opposed by CALNO.
Motion was made by CounciLman Daniels that the City of Winter Springs City Attorney
draft a resolution setting out to the Legislative Delegation that this Municipality
desires the Seminole County Land Use Planning legislation to be killed concurrent
with the adoption of a state wide plan and that the Mayor sign this resolution upon
completion and it be forwarded to the Legislative Delegation tmmediately. Seconded
by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: CounciLman Hunter, aye;
Councilman Hendrix, aye; CounciLman Daniels, aye; CounciLman Van Eepoel, absent;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland gave the Agreement for Restoration of Gee Creek to Attorney BRock
for his review.
Motion was made by Councilman Browning that the Mayor be authorized to sign and
return to the Department of Pollution Control the agreement for Restoration of
Gee Creek and to specifically authorize Mr. Bradshaw to act as the City's co-
ordinator in implementing this system and the City Engineer to oversee and be
responsible for the project. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote
on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman
Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion
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The City Engineer will be the pr~ry responsible agent for the accomplishment
of this project and Hr. Bradshaw as the day to day on sight activity manager.
Mayor Piland referred to the letter from the Department of Community Affairs regarding
the funds available for the implementation of the SeBinole County Comprehensive
Planning Act, a proposal for the joint use of the funds by the County and cities
is being prepared, and this will be submitted this week.
Mayor Ployd sent an invitation to Mayor Piland and Council to the groundbreaking
of the new Regional Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility on Keller Road at
lO:OO a.m. Wednesday, May 2l, 1975.
The Summer Recreation Program Meeting was discussed. Councilman Hunter said
there are two avenues to proceed - to acquire CETA personnel and ask fo~ some
help from the County in reduction of cost of purchasing equipment. Mayor Piland
suggested that the Committee inform Mr. Fardulis of their plans.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the monies going to the Bicentennial
Program ($300.00, meeting of 5/l2/75) be provided from Line Code 315 of the Office
Budget. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Van Eepoel, absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
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Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City Attorney prepare and send
Southern States Utilities, Inc. a letter advising them that they are required to
have a franchise to continue to operate in the City. Seconded by Councilman
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Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman
Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, absent;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carrieci.
Motion was made by Councilman Browning to specifically assign the responsibility
to the Department heads having been advised of and carry out Council instruction
as stated in City Council Meeting as they apply to their areas of responsibility.
Seconded by Councilman lllandrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter,
aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel,
absent; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Daniels.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
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