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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 08 15 City Council Regular Minutes . . . ... . e 77-78-44 e REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AUGUST 15,1978 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Deputy Mayor Laurent Pellerin. The invocation was given by Councilman Burt Logan. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman John Daniels. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, late Deputy Mayor Laurent Pellerin, present Attorney Wally Stalnacker, present Councilmen: Tom Craven, present Burt Logan, present John Daniels, present John Sabatini, absent Public Input: Philip Kulbes, Glasgow Court, asked about a letter he turned in reference leaking roofs in the Pebble Creek Patio Homes. Mr. Carl Schmidt, President of the Highlands Patio Homes Condominium Association also spoke in reference to the leaking roofs, requesting an answer to the letters they turned into Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. Bill Allen, representing H&W Refuse Service, the problem with the garbage pickup is not his Company, but the Seminole County dumps are not operating Mr. Artman, 602 Silvercreek Drive, reported he had a drainage problem. Mr. Bradshaw is to review the situation and come back next week with a recommendation. Mr. Larry Gray, 430 Hawthorne Circle, said there is a big problem in the lake behind his house - that being a big fish kill. Approval of Minutes of August 8, 1978: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to approve the minutes of August 8th, with one correction on page 3, add the word"Schedules" after "5% basic increase." Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent. Motion carried. Council Seat I - Tom Craven: Nothing to report. Council Seat II - Burt Logan: Trailer Permit for Tropic Bank: Mr. Kessler, Branch Manager, was present to speak for the Tropic Bank. They are requesting permission to open a facility in a trailer. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that Council grant Tropic Bank of Seminole a temporary permit for two years to locate a temporary bank facility at the shown site, with the stipulation that the architect~ landscaping plan be submitted before they get their building permit. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Mayor Piland arrived and Deputy Mayor Pellerin turned the meeting over to the Mayor. - e Reg. Session, City Council, Aug. 15, 1978 Page 2 77-78-44 . Final Plat Approval - Shane/Daron Courts - Highlands Sec. 2: Mr. Dale Crosby was present to speak for Florida Land Company. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we grant final plat approval for Shane/ Daron Courts at this time. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Councilman Pellerin again asked Mr. Crosby that action be taken on cleaning up the old sewer plant site on Moss Road. Mayor Piland reported there will be a meeting Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to inspect Sheoah Boulevard and for final inspection on Tam & Clearn Court, Highlands Replat Sec. 3 and 4. City Engineer & City Planner's Report on Assessment Plat, Sec. 2 & 2A: Bill Holmes, of Clark, Dietz & Associates, presented the assessment plat. discussion he said the improvements would cost approximately $271,000 for 220 lots. In approximately Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to direct Clark, Dietz & Associates to proceed with the detailed engineering for this project - the cost of said detailed engineering to be part of the total cost package of the project to be considered for assessing or special taxing or whatever system we end up going to for the project in its ultimate. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. . Council is to discuss methods of assessment next week. Attorney Stalnacker read the first reading of Ordinance No. 174, amending certain sections of the Code, so as to allow for the establishment of certain fees, in its entirety. This ordinance is to be posted for thirty days. Council Seat III - John Daniels: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to place on the agenda subject matter of streets in Unit IV of Tuscawilla. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the Engineer, while he is looking at the lake levels and associated problems of drainage lake of Unit IV Tuscawilla, that he also make a critical analysis of the streets in Unit IV of Tuscawilla as they have been affected and are affected by the water and to include that in his report to Council. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. First Reading of Ordinance No. 175, Adopting Municipal Budget for FY1978-79: Attorney Stalnacker read the first reading of Ordinance No. 175 on first reading. This ordinance is to be posted in City Hall for 30 days. The recommendations for janitorial service was discussed. This is to be reviewed by Council. . 1978-79 Budget: The proposed manning levels presented by Mayor Piland were discussed. These are to be ~ ~ e e Reg. Session, City Council, Aug. 15, 1978 Page 3 77-78-44 . reviewed by Council, and discussed next week. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the CETA Title VI Firefighter position currently unmanned, be continued as a CETA Firefighter Title VI position and that we initiate action immediately to fill it as a Firefighter posthaste. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. There was discussion of the Fire Department pamphlet in reference to the committment of public funds to a program of advanced Emergency Life Support. Mayor Piland suggested we utilize that report in looking at manning levels and if Council is in favor, than the additional cost would have to be added. He also recommended we adopt the manning levels. Mayor Piland recommended we adjust the travel reimbursement from twelve cents a mile to fifteen cents a mile. There was discussion of the Public Service Commission order to the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation to stop collecting franchise fees on sewer. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that the City Attorney thoroughly brief Council on this matter at the next meeting and that thorough briefing should include any case law dealing with Public Service Commission and utility companies being directed by the Public Service Commission to stop collecting franchise fees. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. . Council asked that our City Attorney review this matter with the attorney for the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we clarify the motion of the meeting before last providing monies to pay for the utility tax refund in this manner: we establish a new Line Code in the Finance Department, 5-503 and that monies be transferred into that Line Code in the amount of $6,000 from Line Code 5-485, Reserve, Contingency, and $9,000 from Line Code 5-499, End of Year Cash in Bank. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to place on the agenda Purchase Order No.16l27. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that Purchase Order No. 16127 in the amount of $645 be authorized for the Fire Department for 3 sets of uniforms and also that the fund transfer from Line Code 2-355 in the amount of $650 be made to Line Code 2-105. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. . 't ~ e Reg. Session, City Council, Aug. 15, 1978 Page 4 77 -78-44 . Council Seat V - John Sabatini: Motion was made by Councilman Logan to place on the agenda hiring of replacement in the Public Works Department. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we authorize Council to hire Gene Evans, LT-l, to be paid for under CETA Title VI funds. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Cr~ven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Mayor's Office: City Administrator - Election: Motion was made by Councilman Craven to direct the Attorney to draft an ordinance to place the question of City Manager on the ballot in November. Seconded by Councilman Logan for discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Mayor Piland reported the signatures on the petition for contraction of municipal boundaries (Tuscawilla) have been verified. . Mayor Piland reported he has talked to Commissioner Alexander reference joint participation of paving North Edgemon Avenue. The cost figures are to be presented to the County Commission and Mayor Piland is waiting a report from them. Mayor Piland said he also discussed South Edgemon and the over-all maintenance. Councilman Daniels asked that we send a letter to the Commission for the over all maintenance of city roads. Councilman Daniels asked Mr. Bradshaw the status of the problem behind the Cumberland Farms Store and Mr. Bradshaw said the Cumberland Farms is in the process of correcting the problem. Meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~T~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ~~ vf2UMAYOR .YJ.j D / /,/ . ; .