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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976 02 02 City Council Regular Minutes ,,,......,,, /..,,\ 75..76 .. 17 . .. REGULAR. SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS r- FEBRUARY 2, 1976 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 Claude Ash. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Ray Bradshaw. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present City Attorney Gary Massey, present Deputy Mayor Donald Browning, present Councilmen: Irwin Hunter, present Ernest Hendrix, present John Daniels, present Claude Ash, present (' Motion was made by Councilman Hunter to approve the minutes of January 26, 1976. Seconded by Councilman Browning. In discussion, Councilman Daniels asked that the third paragraph from the bottom Dn Page 1 be changed to read as follows: ttln the Fire Department Budget, Line Code 433 Vehicles we need an extra $1,000 to $1,500 so that we can make an adequate payment this year on the two fire trucks and pay $3,000 on the new emergency rescue vehicle and we ask that Chief Holzman and Councilman Browning see where they can come up with the money. Further, that we will enter into a loan a~rangement for the $4,550 remaining to be paid on the emergency vehiclett. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Police Department Report, Councilman Hunter reporting: A copy of the Police Deparbaent report has been distributed to all Councilmen and a copy is on file. Councilman Hqnter brought up and discussed the high cost of maintenance on the three A.M.C. police cars, No. 73, 74 and 75 and indicated that the lion's share of the maintenance cost was in the area of suspension problems. He recOlBended tllat in the future no A.H.C. cars or any other car with a standard suspensioa (less than heavy duty) be purchased for use as a patrol car in the future. He also stated due to high maintenance costs, he felt that the Line Code 345 for Maintenance on police vel1icles would exceed that allocated and be would have to transfer funds into that line code to finish out the year. He also reminded the Council of age of the three A.H.C. cars. They would be over two and a half years old by the new fiscal year and should be replaced at that t~e. Also suggesting that as soon as the budget is finalized and whatever vehicles, if any, the Police Department is allowed to purchase, that the order be placed UDmediately from the State Bid List so that the delivery can be made at the beginning of the next fiscal year therefore taking advantage of the price breaks afforded by this fiscal year. Planning. Zoning Department Report, Councilman Hendrix reporting: A copy of the Building Department Report is on file. Councilman Hendrix transferred money in the Building Dept. Budget and a copy is attached to the minutes. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that those transfers be made. Seconded by Councilman Hunter. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. A copy of the Planning Department Report is on file. The City Planner, Dianne Kramer gave a brief report and John Newsome, Secretary of the Zoning Board again reminded ~ Council of the joint Workshop February 19th with Council and the Zomdng Board to ./ 1'"'"'. ~ . . Regular Session, City Council, Feb. 2, 1976 Page 2 75-76 - 17 r discuss the new P.U.D. ordinance. Councilman Hunter complUnented the Zoning Board for all their efforts in coming up with this new ordinance. Mr. Newsome commended the City Planner. Finance Report, Councilman Daniels reporting: A copy of the Finance Report is attached to the minutes. Councilman Daniels read comments from the Audit report for the year ended 1975. He also read the letter from the Southeast First National Bank regarding release from requirement to establish the sinking fund. Councilman Daniels reported that the S.E.First National Bank has agreed to finance our first fire truck at 5~. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to instruct the Attorney to draft a resolution to enter into a promissory bank note for $4,550 with the Southeast First National Bank of Maitland at 5~~ interest for one year and the amount of interest to be paid at maturity in the amount of $250.25. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; COUllcilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Councilman Daniels said at the end of the year we will pay the accumulated interest and at least 5~ of the principal of $4,550 and enter into another one year obligation with the bank for the remainder. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that in the Fire Department budget we transfer $1,500 from Line Code 345 Maintenance to Line Code 433 Vehicles. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hunter, aye; CounciLman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman I"'" Browning, aye; motion carried. Public Works Department Report, Councilman Ash reporting: Councilman Ash read the Department's work schedule. A copy of the monthly report is on file. Councilman Ash reported that two meetings have been held with the Recrea- tion Building Committee and they will be going out for bids. Fire Department Report, Councilman Browning reporting: A copy of the Fire Department report is on file. Chief Holzman reported we are getting into the brush fire season and the Fire Department responded to eighteen emergencies last month. Mr. Bob Brown from the Insurance Service Office was here last week and he was favorably Unpressed with the City. He did not commit hUnself on what kind of a rating we would get. Councilman Browning discussed the need for more volunteers in the Fire Department. Ms. Joann Goral from Florida Hospital spoke on the Coronary Risk Evaluation Program. The program is to be set up and will be open to everyone. Mayor Piland read the proclamation proclatming February Heart Month. Councilman Irwin Hunter is Chairman for Seminole County and Mrs. Betty Ash is Chairman for Winter Springs. Mayor Piland reported he is looking into the possibility of providing a physical fitness program for the policemen and the firemen. I"""" r Councilman Hunter and Chief Govoruhk attended a meeting with citizens of the Tuscawilla area concerned over police pro~ection. /' p r --... Regular Session, City Council, Feb. 2, 1976 Page 3 75-76 - 17 f" Mayor Piland said he will attend the Board of Adjustment meeting On Feb. 18th to request an extension for the Police Trailer permit. There was a discussion of North Orlando Water . Sewer Company requesting a rate hike through the Public Service Commission. Their request is in the office of the City Clerk for all Council to review and this will be on the agenda for discussion next week. Councitman Browning asked for a letter from the City Attorney defining the Sunshine Law and what elected officials in the State of Florida come under that law and who if any are excluded. CouncibDen are to have their pictures taken next Monday before the Council Meeting for the Identification cards. Motion was made by Councitman Browning to adjourn. Seconded by Councilman .Ash. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, ApprOiYfid:_ , -- .. ~/'~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk '. r r,