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Home My WebLink About1975 08 18 City Council Regular Minutes t r ;. r ,-.., 74'-'" -42 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AUGUST 18, 1975 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Deputy Mayor Donald Browning. The invocation was given by Councilman Irwin Hunter. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Ernest Hendrix. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, absent Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present Asst. City Attorney Gary Massey, present Councilmen: Irwin Hunter, present Ernest Hendrix, present John Daniels, present Irene Van Eepoel, present Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to approve the minutes of August 11, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Mr. Cliff Guillet and Mr. Carl Gosline from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council were present per Council's request for information for the best use of the property "Crooked Creek." Councilman Daniels explained that we have a Planning Commission which has the responsibility for our Comprehensive Land Use Plan. We will be hiring a Planner within the next sixty days, and we need informa- tion from the Council that this Group can use in arriving at the alternatives for that particular piece of property. A Workshop Session is to be set up as soon as possible. Attorney Massey read the second reading of Ordinance No. 124 by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to adopt Ordinance No. 124 on the second reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. The offer by the County for a total road maintenance program was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that we table this item for one week with the idea of contacting and getting a commitment from the County as far as what they are going to provide for the $420.00 per month; If they are just going to provide a machine or if they are going to supply the proper materials at the proper tUne in the maintenance program and supervision. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Councilman Van Eepoel requested that a letter be sent to Casselberry to notify them that to continue draining Casselberry property on to Winter Springs roads at our expense is totally unacceptable; they dug a ditch right to a terminal stake which was the boundary between Winter Springs and Casselberry (Seminole Downs property). They drained that entire west south area of the track property onto our roads and that is the reason we have the drainage problem. A letter is to be sent to the City Engineer to provide us with a definitive recommendation of action that should be taken, and this will be on the agenda next week. The offer by the County to build the Hayes Road Bridge was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that the Mayor be instructed to contact the ----- ~ 1\ I ii r- . - i / ..' ,,-..... ./'"'\ Regular Session, ~ity Council, August 18, 1975 74-75 - 42 Page 2 County to find out if they would build the bridge and allow us to pay them back at some future date. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, no; motion carried. The offer by the County to build a bike path was discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that we go ahead and notify the County of our desires that they go ahead and construct the sidewalk and that the City Finance officer find the necessary funds to pay the County; and request the linear footage, the cost of linear footage and the depth of the setback be outlined and the depth be far enough back for safety factors and that a spur be added at the crosswalk to the road. All of this is contingent upon information by the Department of Transporta- tion. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we accept the maintenance bonds for Highlands, Section IV and Section V and Sheoah Boulevard provided that Florida Land will furnish the City the second year's extension as required by City Ordinance No. 124 and with the further understanding that Florida Land will continue to maintain Sheoah Boulevard until it is substantially built out (majority). Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to transfer $200.00 from Fire Dept. Line Code 206 and transfer $300.00 from Fire Dept. Line Code 355 to Fire Dept. Line Code 345, $500.00. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City of Winter Springs formally advise the Seminole County Commissioners that we are desirous of completing a contract with them for them to take over the anUnal control function for the City of Winter Springs, effective October 1, 1975. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, no; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance for the City of Winter Springs to accept the Seminole County ordinance on anUnal control; further, that the City Attorney assure that the provision of the current city of Winter Springs AnUna1 Control Code that specifies the maxi- mum number of dogs and cats that can be maintained in anyone household be retained in the City of Winter Springs Code. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Councilman Daniels reported that he had reported to Council several weeks ago that the County had approved the allocation of a Planner under the CETA Program to the City of Winter Springs. He said that they formally approved their informal act of some three weeks ago at last Tuesday's County Commission meeting and because of our push and urgency for this Planner, they also allocated one to Altamonte Springs and offered an allocation of one to four other cities provided they desire it. This is a great step toward getting the Seminole County Lana Use Plan<.started. / r r r r- .r'\ ! 4 . . ; Regular Session, City Council, August 18, 1975 Page 3 74-75 - 42 Mr. Pellerin asked about the report of the investigation of the issuance of the building permit for the church and Councilman Hunter said that Mr. Bradshaw had given him a report and this is in; the hands of the Attorney. Councilman Van Eepoel reported that she had not received a cover letter of explanation about the six page report turned in by Ray Bradshaw and cannot understand the annotated context. She requested a copy of the cover letter. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that all city employees be instruceed, as a result of this Council Meeting, that all of their actions will be in accord- ance with the governing laws, codes, etc., and that they will not take it upon themselves to approve plans or other issues that are not strictly in accordance with the laws and codes, etc., provided normal discretionary decisions may be made when the applicable laws or codes are not specific. Seconded by Councilman Van Eepoel. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman HUnter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; motion carried. Motion was .made by Councilman Hendrix to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ")y,~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk D PUTY MAYOR " J~... ~ l t -; 1.: --