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Home My WebLink About1976 05 24 City Council Regular Minutes . . . e e 75-76-34 . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MAY 24, 1976 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of 'IJinter Springs, Florida was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation ,vas given by Councilman Ernest Hendrix. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Browning. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present City Attorney Gary Massey, present Deputy Mayor-Donald Browning, present Councilmen: Ernest Hendrix, present John Daniels, present Claude Ash, present Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the Workshop Session to discuss the Wildwood Subdivision. Mr. Sal Orlando, from the office of Land Engineering, engineers for National Homes, was present to request the acceptance of the streets by the City. Mr. Orlando presented a proposal of the streets and asked, if this was not acceptable, for a letter saying what the City would accept. Mr. Jack Bloom, Vice President of National Homes also requested a letter from the City stating exactly what the City would accept. A Workshop session is to be scheduled for June 7 with Cal Conklin, City Engineer, to work out this problem, then Council will meet with National Homes and Land Engineering to tell them what we will accept. Mayor Piland closed the Workshop Session and reconvened the Regular Session. . Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of May 17th with one word change on page 2, 6th paragraph, change the word "authorize" to "advise". Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland read the proclamation of appreciation to the Tuscawilla Development Corporation for their donation of Fire Station No.2. Mr. Charlie True turned over the keys to Fire Chief Charles Holzman. Councilman Browning said there would be a formal opening of the Fire Station No. 2 in approximately two weeks. As a letter is still needed from Southern Bell giving their permission to vacate the easement, there was no action taken to vacate the easement requested by Shop and Go. Attorney Massey read the second reading of Ordinance No. 133, the Mechanical Code, by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to accept Ordinance No. 133 on the second reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Ash that Mr. Ray Bradshaw be designated as Head of the Public \Jorks Department, with full responsibility for the operation of the Department and the authority to carry out this responsible position. This will be in addition to his current responsibility as the City Building Official. . L e e Regular Session, City Council, May 24, 1976 Page 2 75-76-34 . Mr. Bradshaw will assume this position immediately, replacing Mr. Fred Roberts. Further, that Mr. Ray Bradshaw be paid on a salary basis of $11,500 per annum (effective the first day of the next pay period), so long as he fills this dual position responsibility; understanding that he reverts to his present salary level when, or if he no longer fills the Public Works Department position. Further, that the salary increase of $847.79 for the remainder of this fiscal year be chargeable to line Code 3-101, and that the social security increase of $49.60 for the remainder of this fiscal year be chargeable to Line Code 5-204 of the budget. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Nominations were opened for the position of Councilman Group 1, left open by the resignation of Irwin Hunter. Councilman Hendrix placed the name of John Booth for nomination. Councilman Daniels placed the names of Don Sines and John Newsome for nominations. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to close nominations. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. . Vote for John Booth: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; three ayes; one no. Vote for John Newsome: Councilman Hendrix, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Brotvning, no; three no's and one aye. Vote for Don Sines: Councilman Hendrix, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Browning, no; three no's and one aye. Councilman Browing qualified his vote in that "you must vote for someone; and I am not voting against the other two individuals; we do need to make a selection1'. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that Mr. John B. Booth be appointed to fill the Group 1 seat for City Council of Winter Springs. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Mr. John Booth was sworn in by Attorney Massey. Councilman John Booth was appointed Planning & Zoning Commissioner and Councilman Ernest Hendrix was appointed Police Commissioner by Mayor Troy Piland. Councilman Hendrix would be Planning & Zoning Assistant and Councilman Booth would be Public Works Assistant. Motion was made by Councilman Browning to approve the change in Commissioner appointments by Mayor Piland. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. . . . . . '. - e Regular Session, City Council, May 24, 1976 75-76-34 Page 3 Motion was made by Councilman Browning to advertise for bids on two sets of air paks per specifications that will be available in the Fire Chief's office. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Brovming that the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase through normal channels with normal approval five sets of bunker gear, not to exceed $800.00; one resusci-Anne Maniken, not to exceed $345; one dual cylinder portable resuscitator not to exceed $453.00. These items to be paid out of Line Code 435. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Counci1ffi4nAsh, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. There was a discussion of the pros and cons of continuing the lawsuit with the Public Service Commission. Mayor Piland said it was apparent that we did have some impact on the PSC because they still have not granted the interim rate increase. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we not pursue this case. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, no; motion carried. Council asked for a report from Attorney Massey before proceeding with the lawsuit against Southern States or the PSC for raising the rates. This is to be presented at the next Council Meeting. Mayor Piland read the Resolution for the 201 Planning Facility. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to place Resolution No. 163 on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Booth to adopt Resolution No. 163. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to place on the agenda the subject of the Winter Springs Devel. Corporation's request for annexation on the north side of little Lake Howell and west of Tuskawi11a Road. Seconded by Councilman Browning. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Browning to advertise for public hearing for annexation requested by the Winter Springs Development Corporation on the north side of little lake Howell and west of Tuskawi11a Road and if there are any legal problems with proceeding in this matter to halt and bring it to the attention of the City Council. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Booth, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Browning, aye; motion carried. " . e - Regular Session, City Council, May 24, 1976 Page 4 ~ The meeting was adjourned. Approved: ~ ~ Respectfully submitted, /x4~ 1 7zdv Mary T. Norton, City Clerk ,YlAYOR 75-76-34