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Home My WebLink About1977 10 10 City Council Regular Minutes . . . . . 77 -78-1 e REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS OCTOBER 10, 1977 The Regular Session of the City Council of theCity of Hinter 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 Sines. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor John Daniels, present Attorney Frank Walden, present Councilmen: Don Sines, present Ernest Hendrix, present Claude Ash, present John Sabatini, late Motion was made by Councilman Ash to approve the minutes of Septem ber 26, 1977 ~~ith one correction on Page 4 under discussion of the Special Election add the follo~.,ing:"Mr. John Van Eepoel, John Ritch, Mrs. Mary Daniels, Burt Logan and Tom Craven spoke in discussion. Theyopposed the issue since there had already been a Special Election." Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of the Special Session of September 29 with the following correction: In discussion of the motion on page 2 the following people spoke: Mr. Laurent Pellerin, Mrs. Mary Williamson, Mrs. Watson, Mr. Chase, Mr. Powell, Mr. Burt Logan, Mrs. DelVillaggio, Mrs. Irene Van Eepoel, Mr. Sam Musgrove, Mrs. Mary Daniels and Mr. Walt Parkhurst, Mrs. White, Mr. Jack Arbor, Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Musgrove, Mr. Tom Craven, Mrs. Jerry Nosse, Mr. Jim Barnett, Mr. Tony Nosse, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Nellie Logan. Mr. Pellerin felt the people did vote against a paid Mayor at this time, Mr. Chase asked could it be put on the Nov. 8th ballot, Mr. Logan protested the Special Meeting being held at 4 p.m.; Mrs. DelVillaggio said Council would do what they wanted to anyway; Mr. Musgrove protested the meeting being held at 4 p.m.; Mrs. Nosse said very few people voted and we do need a full time administrator, Mr. Nosse said we should have a full time Mayor; Mrs. Hansen said the people spoke and to go by what the people wanted, Mr. Musgrove said to listen to the people, Mr. Nelson asked that people be made aware of the issues that Council will be voting on. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Planning & Zoning Report, Councilman Sines: Councilman Sines read the letter from the City Planner asking for a Resolution for the Planning Commission for their work on the Plan. Motion was made by Councilman Sines that we take action to recognize these poople in the form of a Resolution. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. There will be a Planning & Zoning Board meeting on Thursday, October 13th at the Community Building. Fire Department Report, Councilman Hendrix: Councilman Hendrix read the memorandum from Fire Chief Holzman in reference to repairs to the American LaFrance pumper. , , e e Reg. Session, City Council, Oct. 10, 1977 Page 2 77-78-1 . Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that the City Clerk advertise for bids for repairs to the Ford American LaFrance pumper for work as listed in the memo executed by Chief Holzman, dated 10/6/77. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Councilman Hendrix read the letter from Fire Chief Holzman in reference to incentive pay for EMT personnel. After discussion, it was decided this would be one of the items to be addressed at the first budget revision hearing. The monthly Fire Department report has been distributed and a copy is on file. Finance Department, Councilman Daniels: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the bill to the Sentinel Star be paid from L.C. 6-365 of Fiscal Year 1977-78 budget. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on themotion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini,absent; motion carried. . There was discussion of the subject of advertising. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we instruct ourselves to not advertise any quarter page legal display in the Sentinel Star until it comes before this Council for approval for that specific expenditure. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Mayor Piland no; motion failed. Police Department Report, Councilman Ash: The monthly report has been distributed; all cars are in working order. Public Works Department Report: The monthly report had been distributed and a copy is on file. There was discussion of bringing some pressure on the builders to clean up their areas. There was mention that some swimming pools are being final led without having fences around them; there was discussion of the swamp in the back of Mr. Cobb's house; and a question was asked if the old sewer plant area on Moss Road could be cleaned up; mention was made of trees having been trimmed and cut down on \~illiams Road and are still lying on the street. Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 161, lowering the utility tax from 5% to 4%. Attorney Walden read the first reading of Ordinance No. 161 in its entirety. Mr. Pellerin, Moss Road, Mr. Rizeman, Williams Road, Mr. Sullivan, Thistle Place spoke in reference to the utility tax. Councilman Daniels said this is the second reduction of utility taxes this year. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Councilman Daniels said it should be inserted in Section 9 that the adoption date would be the first day of January 1978. . e e Reg. Session, City Council, Oct. 10, 1977 Page 3 77 -78-1 . Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that Ordinance No. 161 be approved as amended on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Mr. Bentler, partial abandonment of an easement, was postponed for another meeting as they need a release from the Planned Unit Development Association. There was discussion of the North Orlando R2nches drainage and septic tank problems. The letter from Cal Conklin was discussed. Mr. Fusco, Marlin Road, Mr. Change, Panama Road; Mr. Watson, Panama Road; Attorney Tom Freeman; Mr. Harpen, Stoner Road; Mr. Pellerin, Moss Road; Mr. Sam Musgrove, Panama Road; Mr. Jim Hartman, Sailfish Road; Mr. Gulliver, Silver Creek Road; Mr. Rizeman, Mr. Howey, Sailfish Road; Mrs. Shanks, Sailfish Road; Mr. Pool, Marlin Road; Mr. Bridgewater; all spoke in discussion. Mr. Freeman summed it up that those folks were saying their wishes are to be left alone. Councilman Sabatini entered Council Chambers at 9:25 p. m. Motion was made by Councilman Sines that we have a Workshop Session to discuss the original problem of assessments in the future on drainage problems. Motion died for lack of a second. . Discussion of Public Hearings on final development plans: The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing the zoning ordinances and they may have some recommendations forthcoming. Any land actions need to be clarified and listed as separate items on the agenda. Mayor Piland read Resolution No. 190 which enables the city to apply for a 701 grant. Motion was made by Councilman Sabatini to adopt Resolution No. 190. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash,"aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. The Interlocal Agreement for solid waste management was discussed. This agreement enters the City into a formalized agreement with the other municipalities of Seminole County to plan and work together for a solution to the solid waste problem. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that this interlocal agreement be referred to the Attorney for review, and provided he concurs in its propriety, that the Mayor be authorized to execute this agreement. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Councilman Sines said the VFW would like to hold a Candidate's Day at the Community Building on November 5, 1977 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Mayor Piland said this would be scheduled. . Mayor Piland reported that the Attorney has the inter-local agreement with the City of Orlando. He said copies of the options will be provided to you at the next meeting. . . . . Reg. Session, City Council, Oct. 10, 1977 Meeting was adjourned. Approved: ,MAYOR e Page 4 Respectfully submitted, 'Aa~r:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk 77-78-1