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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 11 14 City Council Regular Minutes 77 -78-3 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF HINTER SPRINGS NOVEMBER 14, 1977 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Hinter Springs, Florida lvas called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Councilman John Daniels. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Charles Rowell. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Pi1and,present Deputy Mayor John Daniels, present City Attorney Gary Massey, present Councilmen: Don Sines, present Ernest Hendrix, present Claude Ash, present John Sabatini, absent Motion was made by CouncilmanAsh to approve the minutes of October 24, 1977. 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 discussed the Planner's report. The Planner was asked to report to Council at each meeting all zoning matters pending. Fire Department Report, Councilman Hendrix: The monthly report has been distributed and a copy is on file. There was discussion on the letter from Fire Chief Holzman reference adoption of the Life Safety Code. A Workshop Session is to be set up to discuss this before adoption. Chief Holzman asked that a telephone be installed at the Community Building, either a pay phone or a phone without long distance capability. This will be looked into. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that we allow the expenditure of $361.52 for materials plus $150.06. 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. (Repairs to fire truck. ) One bid was received for repairs to the American LaFrance pumper. It was from Highlands Fire F.quirment in the amount of $10,121.15. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we refer this to Fire Chief Holzman for review. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Finance & Election Report, Councilman Daniels: Each Councilman has been provided a copy of the Finance Report. The results of th~~November 8, 1977 Election are as follows: Mayor, Troy J. Piland, 481 votes and John H. VanEepoel, 359 votes; For Council Seat II, William Daucher 369 votes and Burt T. Logan 448 votes; for Council Seat IV Claude Ash 218 votes; Thomas Craven 215 votes; Laurent Pellerin 231 votes and John Torcaso l69 votes. The Proposed Charter amendment - Yes, 484 votes; and No, 173 votes. R~g. Session, City Council, Nov. 14, 1977 Page 2 77 -78-3 Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Election Report be accepted and that it be spread upon the minutes of the City Council Meeting. 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. Councilman Daniels expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Helen Green, Mrs. Pat Lombardi and the other workers for their work on Election Day. The impact of the minimum wage law is to be on the agenda for the next meeting. Attorney Massey was asked to research if the minimum wage law applies to cities. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that Resolution No. 197 be read by title only. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Attorney Massey read Resolution No. 197 by title only which is a resolution for re- financing one of the fire trucks which must be done every year because the City can only borrow for one year. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to adopt Resolution No. 197. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Attorney Massey reported on Unemployment compensation. He reported that we should stay on the reimbursement method. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we continue to stay on a reimbursement financing method for unemployment compensation. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Police Department report, Councilman Ash: The monthly report has been distributed and a copy is on file. Councilman Ash reported that work on widening S.R.434 should start by the end of the month. There was discussion of speeders on city streets and what could be done about it. It was suggested that speed breakers be installed. Council asked for some cost data and construction information. Mayor Piland discussed the monthly building department report due to the absence of Councilman Sabatini. The monthly report has been distributed and a copy is on file. There was discussion of the bids for repairing the Police trailer. Motion was made to table the bids for the police trailer until the next meeting. 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. Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. l4, 1977 Page 3 77 -78-3 Motion was made by Councilman Sines to read Ordinance No. 160 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Attorney Massey read Ordinance No. 160 by title only. This ordinance is the annexation of property requested by Clifford Jordan and Ambrose Zaccarello on S.R. 434. Attorney Massey said the property was contiguous. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we approve Ordinance No. 160 as amended as follows: to include the words in Section 2 after Zoning Map add 'and the Land Use Plan' on the second 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. Mayor Piland presented resolutions to Carol Alford and Richard DeFazio in appreciation for their work on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Sines accepted the resolution for William Parkhurst. Mr. Goll, who is also to receive a resolution, was not present. Appointment of Planning & Zoning Board Members: Motion was made by Councilman Sines that appointment of Planning & Zoning Board members be delayed until the newly elected Councilmen take office. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Mayor Piland, no; motion failed. Mayor Piland recommended Bob Williams be appointed to the Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Bob Williams to the Zoning Board. 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. Councilman Hendrix nominated Ed Lombardi to the Seat lIon the Planning & Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman Ash to ratify the appointment of Ed Lombardi to Seat II. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Councilman Ash nominated Bill Jacobs to the Seat IV on the Planning & Zoning Board. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix to ratify the appointment of Bill Jacobs to the Planning & Zoning Board Seat IV. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Sines to read Ordinance No. 162, (rezoning requested by VFW) by title only. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. l4, 1977 Page 4 77 -78-3 Attorney Massey read Ordinance No. 162 on the second reading by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Sines, that Ordinance No. 162 be accepted on the second reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. In discussion, Councilman Daniels opposed the location of the VFW Post, not the VFW. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Mr. Newsome of the Planning Commission was presented his Resolution of appreciation. Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 163. Attorney Massey read the first reading of Ordinance No. 163 which was an annexation requested by Mr. Erwin Lee, on the corner of S.R. 434 and Wade Street. Mr. Jim Lormann, Casselberry spoke for the annexation. Councilman Sines read the Zoning Board minutes recommending Council deny this annexation. The Chairman of the Zoning Board, Mr. Bob Williams, said the Zoning Board recommended disapproval because there was discussion of placing storage tanks and a filling station on the property. No one from the County was present. No one objected to the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to pass Ordinance No. 163 on first reading. Seconded by Coun cilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Councilman Sines read the Planning & Zoning Board recommendations of their meeting of November lO, 1977. Motion was made by Councilman Sines that our Counselor be instructed to set up a public hearing on final development plans for Wedgewood Golf Villas Units II & III. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Ash that we reconsider the request to have a public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Hendrix. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, no; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, no; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Mayor Piland, aye; motion carried. Vote on the motion reconsidering the motion to have a public hearing: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, no; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; Mayor Piland, no; motion failed. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to table this item until next meeting and have the Planner schedule a briefing of each member that has not been briefed on this matter so that at the next meeting we can address this matter intelligently. Seconded by Councilman Sines. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hendrix that we have a meeting Monday night. Seconded by Councilman Ash. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Sines, aye; Councilman Hendrix, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Ash, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Reg. Session, City Council, NOv. 14, 1977 Page 5 77 -78-3 A Workshop Meeting was set for Thursday, Nov. 17, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss final development plans for Wedgewood Golf Villas Units II & III. Mayor Piland discussed the Step II grant application for the 201 Planning area. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Mayor be directed to sign this letter to Clark, Dietz & Associates which authorizes them to go ahead with the appication for a grant for the Step 2 Design Grant Application. 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. Mayor Piland reported that the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation has submitted an application to the Public Service Commission for a rate increase. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~;:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: #~ ,MAYOR