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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
OCTOBER l3, 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 Councilman Ernest
Hendrix; the pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Irwin Hunter.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
City Attorney Newman Brock, present
Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present
Councilmen:
Irwin Hunter, present
Ernest Hendrix, present
John Daniels, present
Irene Van Eepoel, present
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to approve the minutes of October 6, 1975.
Seconded by Councilman Hendrix; Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter,
aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for the
rate increase requested by Seminole Cablevision. City Attorney Newman Brock read
the notice of public hearing that was published in the newspaper. Mr. Ron
Dorchester, General Manager represented Seminole Cablevision. Council requested
profit and loss statements and a schedule for completion of service in the City
from Mr. Dorchester. The Public Hearing will be continued on October 27, 1975.
Mayor Piland reconvened the Regular Session.
( Mr. Lefkowitz representing Florida Residential Community requested permission from
Council to put advertising signs in the rights-of-way. Councilman Hunter asked
the Attorney if it is illegal to put up signs in the right-of-ways, can a citizen
take down the sign, and if it is illegal for the citizen to take down the sign,
can the Public Works Department remove the signs and bill the citizen for its re-
moval? Attorney Brock answered he would not recommend a citizen removing a sign
but the City could remove a sign from the right-of-way.
Motion was made by Councilman Browning to instruct the City Attorney to set up a
public hearing to amend Ordinance No. ll9 to allow City Council discretion in
approving any sign put in a public right-of-way. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix.
Discussion.
Motion was amendediiy'Councilman Daniels that any sign approved will be for a
permit fee and time specific and to set the fee by resolution annually. Seconded
by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the amendment to the motion: Councilman
Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Van Eepoel,
yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Vote on the main motion as amended: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman HendriX, aye;
Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion
carried.
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In response to Mr. Lefkowitz's question about a status quo on the signs, Councilman
Hunter stated that several weeks ago when he brought this before Council, the
Council intent was very specific that we must enforce the ordinances of the City.
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Mrs. Claudette McIntyre introduced Mr. Robert Seem of Seem Services and he discussed
his program. It was the consensus of Council that this City is not ready for such a
program.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Mayor be instructed to sign the CETA
Contract for the City Planner. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on
the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Van Eepoe1, yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mrs. J~ Caviness requested permission to keep four dogs.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoe1 to allow Mrs. Caviness to keep four dogs.
Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter,
aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Attorney Brock submitted a rough draft of the proposed ordinance which is an
amendment to Section 11-5 of the City C ode, '~iding horses and ponies, or other
livestock on streets and sidewalks restricted". This is to be set up for public
hearing.
There was no report from City Engineer Cal Conklin or Aagaard Juergenson on the
repairs to the building. This will be on the agenda again next week. Mayor Piland
said he would have Mr. Juergenson or Mr. Conklin at the meeting.
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Attorney Brock read the second reading of Ordinance No. 127 by title only.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to accept Ordinance No. 127 on the second
reading. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman
Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel,
yes; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Mayor Piland presented his suggestions for procedures for the meetings.
Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to accept the procedures to the meetings.
Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Coun cilman Hunter,
aye; Councilman HendriX, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Van Eepoel, yes;
Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried.
Eouncilman Hunter announced there would be a meeting of the Civil Service Committee
at 7:30 p. m. on October 23, 1975 at Attorney Brock's office.
Councilman Daniels introduced Mr. Ross Ponder, 611 David Street, who discussed the
problem at 609 David Street. This will be on the agenda next week.
There was a discussion of the question Councilman Van Eepoel asked Attorney Brock
about barricading a public street by an individual. This was in reference to the
installation of culverts on Stoner Road. This will be on the agenda next week.
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Mr. Burkett froan ~ci~nd:a' V~l1"'8e discussed the Sewage problem in the back of the
Cumberland Farms>Store and t~ 'Will be on the agenda next week.
Motion was made.~y riO~ci~n Hunter to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix.
Motion carried. "
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
MAYOR
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