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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 05 23 City Council Special Minutes 77 -78-3 1 ~. SPECIAL SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS HAY 23, 1978 The Special Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida was called to order by Hayor Troy Piland. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman John Sabatini. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Hayor John Daniels, present City Attorney Gary Hassey, absent Councilmen: Tom Craven, present Burt Logan, present Larry Pellerin, present John Sabatini, present Mayor Piland submitted the name of Thomas Lang as his recommendation to Council for City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Sabatini to ratify the Mayor's recommendation of Thomas Lang as new City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Attorney Thomas Lang was sworn in by Mayor Troy Piland. Mr. Allen Wilson from the State Fire Marshall's office was present at the meeting to discuss the certification of the firefighters. Mayor Piland read the tabled motion of May 22, 1978. The tabled motion was changed to read as follows: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the motion be changed as follows: Fireman Roggenkamp and Fireman Heyer be directed to take the GED examination either the 29, 30 or 31st of May with an opportunity on the 26, 27, or 28th of June to make up sections possibly failed or take the test in its entirety; and that the Seminole Community College be asked to have a copy of the results sent to the appropriate office in Ocala and that provided they pass the GED test they would then be certified; if they do not pass the GED test, upon notification from the Fire Marshall's office that they do not pass, that they be terminated. Seconded by Councilman Sabatini. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels -1. it was inappropriate, deceitful and circumventing the law to terminate these two gentlemen, Mr. Lawson and Mr. Roy, from their duties as firefighters even though uncertified and appoint them as rescue technicians and that action was done without this Council's knowledge; 2. that the same period of time, 60 days, be given as a notice to these individuals of their termination from employment as firefighters with the City of Winter Springs; 3. that we change our firefighters job description to include the terminology requiring that firefighters in this City will also be certified EMITs; 4. that we authorize the filling of the two positions that will be vacant with qualified fire- fighters under the new criteria in the course of time prescribed with the termination of the other two. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, with deep regret, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, no; motion carried. Special Session, City Council, May 23, 1978 Page 2 77 -78-31 Councilman Pellerin's recommendation in this matter: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that Chief Holzman be relieved of his duties effective today and that he be granted two weeks leave; at the end of the two weeks that he be terminated. Seconded for discussion by Councilman Daniels. Based on legal counsel the motion and second were withdrawn. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Council conduct an inquiry in the performance of the Fire Chief based on the material that we have in this particular inquiry that was conducted. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Craven to amend the motion that the inquiry be held and completed within thirty days. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, no; motion carried. Vote on the motion as amended: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, no; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Fire Chief in conjunction with the Fire Commissioner present to Council at the next regular Council Meeting a copy of the current job description for the Chief, Assistant to the Fire Chief and firefighters, and any different levels within firefighting, and also a copy of the new proposed job descriptions of the Chief, Assistant to the Fire Chief and and firefighters to incorporate the EMT requirements. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland closed the Special Session. The Workshop' Session was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. Mr. Charlie True was present to discuss the Country Club Village at Tuscawilla. This will be on the agenda next week for Council approval. Mr. Dale Crosby was present to speak for Florida Land Company projects. The final plat for Highlands, Section Six was discussed. If after legal review, Council can proceed, it will be placed on the agenda for Council action; otherwise it will have to go back to the Planning & Zoning Board. Highlands Section 1 - The revised final plat for Highlands Section I was discussed and will have to go back to the Planning & Zoning Board for review. North Orlando Ranches Access Road: Mr. Crosby said in an effort to provide a better traffic pattern for residents of Sections 9 and 10, Florida Land proposed this access road that would tie into SR 419. The initial alignment of this road resulted in a direct conflict with two steel H-frame towers which support overhead power lines. "Therefore, Florida Land Company is asking the City to consider granting Tract A' to Florida Land Company and Florida Land Company ~..rould convey Tract B to the City o.f Winter Springs. (Per attachment to the minutes) This is to be given to the City Engineer for his recommendations. Mr. Richard Allen asked about Clean-up, Fix-up Proclamation. Mayor Piland said he would issue a proclamation. Meeting was adjourned. Approved. li ___1~ }..,p T;:oy J.Piland, Mayor Respectfully submitted, Mhlr~y Clerk