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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
OCTOBER 27, 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 Irwin
Hunter. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Ernest Hendrix.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
Attorney Newman Brock, present
Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present
Councilmen:
Irwin Hunter, present
Ernest Hendrix, present
John Daniels, present
Irene Van Eepoel, late
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of October 20, 1975
with the following corrections: first paragraph after approval of minutes add the
statement that Councilman Daniels cautioned that the City should be very careful
in what it instructs the Smith's to do regarding their yard; first page, second
paragraph up from the bottom add a coma after the sentence "to make sure that any
septic tank that is there, and add another coma after "provided it can legally be
there,;third page in the paragraph dealing with "the fire truck on static display
at the Fall Festival conducted by the P.T.O." then end the sentence.; and on the
fourth page on the third paragraph insert that"the postponement of the investigation
of the Building Department Meeting was due to the anticipated absence of one council-
man". 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.
~. Mr. Bob Williams, Chairman of the Board of Adjustment, was present to speak in
reference to Section 14-3 of the Subdivision Chapter. He said the Board requests
that something should be done to insure that the seller comply with the City
ordinance or at least make it that the buyer is made aware of this provision in the
ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we take this item under advisement and
that the City Attorney be instructed to look in to not only that particular section
of the Subdivision Ordinance, but others that may need some further clarification
or revision and be prepared six weeks from now to discuss it before this Council.
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 continued public hearing
for Seminole Cablevision for their rate increase request. Mr. Ron Dorchester
provided Council with additional financial data. He also presented a map showing
the proposed construction schedule of service to the various areas. All of Council
was in agreement to continue the hearing for an additional week in order to review
the information they had received. Councilman Daniels asked that the following
information be provided: 1. A realistic installation charge, 2. A realistic
service charge that will be charged to the "captivetf customers, and a realistic
construction schedule in writing to provide this service citywide. Mayor Piland
recessed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session.
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~ Attorney Newman Brock presented the Refuse Contract and franchise agreement that is
used by the City of Casselberry and this will be on the agenda next week to discuss
any changes that are necessary.
Councilman Daniels said that since the City has agreed to accept the gift of the
Fire Station and the land in the Tuscawilla area by the Developer, then the City
should waive the fees for the building permit.
Motion was made by Councilman Hunter that the City waive the fee for the building
permit for the Tuscawilla Fire Station. 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.
Councilman Van Eepoel discussed the saving of energy by turning out lights in the
areas where there were no homes. After discussion, Chief Govoruhk and Councilman
Van Eepoel are to go over the total city to determine what lights, if any, are to
be turned off. This will be on the agenda next week.
Councilman Van Eepoel asked for the installation of a telephone in the maintenance
compound. It was suggested that the phone calls for the Maintenance Department be
given to Mrs. Raley and she could pass them on to Mr. Roberts. The other suggestion
was for the installation of a radio in the truck. This will be discussed again
next week.
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Motion was made by Councilman Van Eepoel to establish a $30.00 petty cash fund for
the Public Works Department. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on
the motion: Councilman Hunter, no; Councilman Hendrix, no; Councilman Daniels, no;
Councilman Van Eepoel, yes; Councilman Browning, no; motion failed.
The Cumberland Farms drainage problem was discussed. Councilman Hunter said that
Mr. Selig had called hUn and he said they would elevate the drain field, install a
sump pump and fill and grade the back section of Cumberland Farms. This will be on
the agenda again next week to see what action has been taken.
The complaint of smoking on the school bus was said to be on bus number 23.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the police chief pursue all avenues with
the personnel of the Seminole County School Board to stop smoking on the buses with
post haste. 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.
Councilman Daniels asked the status of the road maintenance program and Mayor Piland
said that Mr. Lavender should have some figures within the week.
Councilman Daniels asked about the memo from Mr. Bradshaw regarding the expiration
of the Maintenance Bond for Section 8 of the Ranches and was advised Mr. Brock has
put them on notice. Councilman Daniels said that those roads are not in condition to
be accepted and the maintenance bond should not be allowed to expire. So if action
is not in process it better get in process post hast.
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Attorney Brock distributed copies of the amendment to the SWUDning Pool Ordinance
and he asked Councilmen to look this over and if there were any comments or changes
to let hUn know. A copy of this amendment is to be sent to Mr. Chris Palmer,
President of the Central Florida Chapter of the National SWUDning Pool lnstitute.
Councilman Hunter reported that he had attended some meetings at the Florida
League Convention in Orlando and he had asked whatever information is available
to be sent to the City.
Attorney Brock recommended that Council reconsider the ordinance which allows
horses riding on city streets, etc., and this will be on the agenda next week.
Mayor Piland read the letter from Mr. & Mrs. H. Christenson of thanks to the Police
and Fire Departments. Mayor Piland also read the letter from Mrs. Carrie Weaver
in behalf of Mr. Bradshaw.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
Approved:
MAYOR
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