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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF HINTER SPRINGS
JUNE 13, 1978
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of i~inter Springs, Florida was
called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Councilman
Sabatini. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Logan.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
City Attorney Thomas Lang, present
Deputy Mayor John Daniels, present
Councilmen:
Burt Logan, present
Thomas Craven, present
Laurent Pellerin, present
John Sabatini, present
Public Input:
Mr. John Bennet, Wedgewood Golf Villas, Tuscawil1a, addressed the letter of reprimand.
Motion was made by Councilman Craven to approve the minutes of May 30, 1978. Seconded
by Councilman Daniels. In discussion Councilman Logan wanted it noted that Mr. Sines
remarks about the "childish display of anger" referred to Councilman Sabatini. Also,
Councilman Logan questioned the Planner's remarks about the proposed pay increase
of $1,000.00. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye;
Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion
carried.
Police Department - Councilman Craven:
Monthly report has been distributed. There was discussion of the soil removal (last
page of report) and requiring trucking companies to repair the roads.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the attorney is instructed to draft the
necessary agreement to authorize extraordinary use of our roads under certain
conditions and protecting the citizens of Winter Springs rights and property in
this authorization. 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.
Councilman Craven reported that Patrolmen Peters and Ellinor are resigning from the
Police Department.
Motion was made by Councilman Craven that Kenneth Starr's employment be effective
as soon as possible to replace James Ellinor; that James Bis1and's employment be
accepted by Council and that he replace Officer Peters, the end of this week if
possible and that Barbara Brett be accepted for the part time position in the
Police Department. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. In discussion of the motion,
Council felt this was an emergency situation to hire the two patrolmen. Councilman
Pellerin asked if Ms. Brett could be hired for the part-time clerk's position in the
Fire Department.Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye;
Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion
carried.
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Planning & Zoning Report - Councilman Logan:
Motion was made by Councilman Logan to increase the salary of the City Planner in
the amount of $1,000 for a total of $11,500 annually, effective date next pay
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period from Line Code 5-101 Salaries. Seconded by Councilman Sabatini. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman
Daniels, no; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried.
Lot Split Requested by Mr. Kelley:
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we instruct the Attorney to prepare an
adequate resolution dividing this lot according to the legal description to be
provided by Mr. Kelley to Mr. Lang and that the legal costs incurred by the City
in accomplishing this to be paid by the petitioner, and that neither lot have less
than l2,500 square feet in it. 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.
Public Hearing for Architectural Review Committee - Ordinance No. 168:
Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing. Mayor
Piland read the ordinance in its entirety. Mrs. Williamson spoke for the ordinance.
Attorney Lang is to review the ordinance and make the necessary changes. Councilman
Daniels suggested that in the re-work, it should exclude single family dwellings;
that it be re-written as an "Architectural Revievl Board" and we need to incorporate
objectives. Mayor Piland continued the public hearing until the next meeting.
Fire Department - Councilman Pellerin:
The monthly report has been distributed.
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that Council authorize our portable generator
to be out of the City for a period of 24 hours to be loaned to the CB React Club for
the 4th of July coffee break on SR 434 in Longwood. 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.
Letter of Reprimand:
Attorney Lang read the "Cautionary Performance Review".
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Council authorize the Mayor to sign
this particular letter of reprimand. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels,
aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, no; motion carried.
Job Descriptions:
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to approve these three job descriptions for
the Fire Department as written. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion.
Vote on the motion:Counci1man Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels,
aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Fire Department be authorized to
advertise for the two vacancies and that at the same time after we receive a
sufficient number of applications that we can take and have the authority to hire
prior to the end of the 60 day deadline. 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.
Public Works Department - Councilman Sabatini:
The Building Department report was discussed. Councilman Sabatini said the Department
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is in need of another inspector. Councilman Daniels proposed that we get a l-year
CETA project for an additional inspector as there is a possibility that the
building boom ,vi 11 take a slow do,m.
Motion was made by Councilman Sabatini to advertise for bids for a tractor. Seconded
by Councilman Logan for discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye;
Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman
Sabatini, aye; motion carried.
Bids for Rotary Mower:
The bids were opened by Finance Commissioner Daniels. Bids received were as follows:
Behrens Tractor Company, $1519.00; Behrens Tractor Company $1135.22; Joiner
Tractor & Equipment $1528.00; Florida Georgia Tractor $1795; Bell Rental & Sales
$1508.78; Hood Tractor Company $1361.72.
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that these bids be referred to the Public
Works Department for review with a recommendation as to whether to accept the low
bid, if not, why not, and ,vith a recommendation as to T/lhat to accept if any.
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.
Clean-Up - Fix-Up Costs:
Mayor Piland said he has issued the proclamation. He asked for newspaper coverage to
advertise that the City would be picking up items on Monday and Tuesday, June 19th &
20th.
Motion was made by Councilman Sabatini to set a limit of $350.00 maximum for this
clean-up to be paid for from Line Code 6-485. 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.
Filling of Ditch - 602 Silvercreek Drive:
There was discussion of filling the ditch. Mr. McCraw was present and asked Council
to fill the ditch which is on his property.
Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Public Works Department is not
authorized to do work on private property without prior approval of City Council.
Seconded by Councilman Logan for discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman
Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin,
aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried.
Finance Department - Councilman Daniels:
The monthly report has been distributed. Councilman Daniels said financially we are
about where we should be.
Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for
proposed ordinance No. 169, amending the 1977-78 budget. Attorney Lang read the
ordinance in its entirety. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland
closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular session.
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Hotion ,vas made by Councilman Daniels to approve Ordinance No. 169 on the first
reading. Seconded by Councilman Sabatini. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
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Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye;
Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, aye; motion carried.
Anti-recessional purchase orders were deferred until the next meeting.
Approval of Attorney Massey's Bill:
Motion was made by Councilman Sabatini to pay the bill. Motion died due to lack
of a second.
Council questioned the third item - May 16th City Council Meeting, 2 3/4 hours -
$162.50 (when hourly rate used was $50.00); and the preparation of the Utilities
Refund Ordinance and preparation of Budget Amendment Ordinance; the charge of
May 23rd Meeting with Laurent Pellerin and the phone conferences with W. R. DeWar;
Wilson; Chief Holzman; Laurent Pellerin; Mary Norton and letters. Council felt
the bill was inappropriate and should be sent back to Mr. Massey.
Approval of East Central Florida Regional Planning Council Bill:
Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we pay $500 effective as of July 1,
1978 and defer payment of the other $500 until January 1, 1979. 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.
Utility tax refunds:
The ordinance is set for public hearing for June 27, 1978. Councilman Daniels
said he has not delayed the action on setting the public hearing for the ordinance.
Council of Local Governments Report:
Councilman Daniels reported the monthly meeting was held last Wednesday in Lake
Mary. The Solid Waste Committee will be interviewing for consultants for the
Solid Waste Committee; there was discussion of the reduction of cigarette tax for
Lake Mary; double taxation was discussed; the 208 Program was discussed and
Councilman Daniels reported the County now has a credit union.
Mayor I s Office:
Motion was made by Councilman Craven to place on the agenda the item of changing
our scheduled meetings. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on
the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels,
aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, no; motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilman Craven that our scheduled meeting and Workshop
schedule be changed and that we have meetings every Tuesday night and as
appropriate when we complete our Council business, we move into a Workshop.
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.
Meeting was adjourned.
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TROY Jt \. I~.ND
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
Personnel Committee Meeting, June 12, 1978 - 8:30 P.M. City Hall
Present:
Police Chief, John Govoruhk
Fire Chief, Charles Holzman
Public Works Director & Building Official Ray Bradshaw
City Clerk Mary Norton
Charles Sexton, Police Officer
Jean Halstead, Asst. City Clerk
Bonney Hardy, Foreman, Public Works Department
The following recommendations to City Council were made by the Personnel
Committee:
l. Any change to the Personnel Policy should come before the Committee
before Council takes any action. The Committee must meet without
undue delay and forward its recommendation to Council.
2. The Committee recommended Council schedule a ~\I'orkshop with the
Committee to discuss Retirement and to consider upgrading pay scales
comparative with other cities.
Purpose: To stabilize employees.
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M~rton, City Clerk
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