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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 09 05 City Council Regular Minutes . . . .'" e . REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Mayor Piland. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Attorney Tom Lang. Ro 11 Ca 1 1 : Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Laurent Pellerin, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Counci 1 men: Tom Craven, absent Burt Logan, present John Daniels, present John Sabatini, absent Public Input: Mrs. Evelyn Smith, Wildwood, thanked the Police Department for checking her house while she was away. She said Wildwood still isn't cleaned up. Mrs. Lazolis, North Cortez Avenue, cadet leader for the girl scouts, was concerned about the rumor that the City was not going to rent the Community Building when the City Hall offices are moved there. Council was in agreement to continue renting the building. The Fire Chief was asked to evaluate the building for the size to see how many people could be safely accommodated. John Bennett, Wedgewood, asked why Council did not give the City Planner a 5% salary increase when the other Department Heads were to be given a 5% increase. John Torcaso, Hacienda Village, asked Council if something could be done about getting an exhaust fan for the Community Building. Mr. Bradshaw is to check on prices for an exhaust fan and come back to Council with a recommendation. Approval of Minutes of Aurust 29, 1978: Motion was made by Counci man Logan to approve the minutes of Aug. 29, 1978 with one correction, under Roll Call Councilman Sabatini should be marked absent and not present. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin.Discussion.Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven,absent; Councilman Logan,aye;Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye;Councilman Sabatini,absent;motion carried, Council Seat I - Tom Craven: No applicationshave been received from the CETA office for a patrolman. Council Seat II - Burt Lo~an: Mayor Piland read Resolutlon No. 228, appreciation of the services of Mr. Chase while serving on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Piland presented the resolution to Mr. Chase. Tabled motion on Lake Talmo: The tabled motion made on Aug. 22, 1978: Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to deny the approval for the preliminary plat on Lake Talmo-qualified-that they revise their requirement as laid on by the City's Consulting Engineer. Seconded by Councilman Craven.Discussion.In discussion,Attorney Lang said Council has to indicate specific reasons why the plan is being denied and the Section of the Code must be spell ed out. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to amend the motion by adding the following: specifically being denied in that the requirement of Section 14.30 H,I,J & N e e Reg. Session, City Council, Sept. 5, 1978 Page 2 77=78-47 . have not been met and with reference to 14.30 (I) has not been met in that the needs of Section 14.122 have not been fulfilled. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Logan to table this item for one week. Seconded by Councilman Craven. Discussion. Vote on themotion: Councilman Craven,aye; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini,absent; motion carried. Mr. Bill Holmes, Clark, Dietz & Associates, reported on his findings on the retention pond in Tuscawilla. A copy of his report is attached to the minutes. In discussion of the lake level problem, Mr. Holmes recommended the Board be gradually removed from the face of the structure and the lake level dropped, and the effect on the surrounding lots should be monitored. At such a time that we are satisfied with the new lake level, then hearings should be held and the range of level should be established by the governing body and a procedure for control of that lake level should be worked up in order for the Public Works Department to control that level. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels to place the subject matter of drainage problem and pavement deterioration of Unit IV Tuscawilla on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini,absent; motion carried. . Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we reaffirm to Clark, Dietz & Associates that we expect him to provide to the Council a complete study of the problem to include the bringing in of outside consultants as they deem appropriate, at a cost not to exceed $1200 for outside consultant fees. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven,absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. If Mr. Holmes has additional information, this is to be on the agenda for the next meeting. Attorney Lang was asked to send a letter to the Developer informing him of the action and that a detailed study is being conducted by the City Engineer. Attorney Lang read Ordinance No. 173 by title only, quorums for the Planning & Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment, etc. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we adopt Ordinance No. 173 on second reading. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. . . . . e e I ' Reg. Session, City Council, Sept. 5,1978 Page 3 77-78-47 Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing on Ordinance No. 174, which allows the establishment of certain fees by resolution. Attorney Lang read the notice of public hearing. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Subject of Advertising: There was discussion of the City's advertising in the Sentinel Star and the Evening Herald and the costs involved. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we change our policy from this time forward and advertise only in the Evening Herald. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Council Seat III - John Daniels: Councilman Daniels discussed the ordinance about the joint planning effort. Attorney Lang is to review the ordinance and come back with recommendations. Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on the Budget Ordinance No. 175. Attorney Lang read the notice of public hearing. Councilman Daniels read the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund. Mr. Bill Jacobs, 404 Sounth Edgemon Avenue, Mrs. Carrie Weaver, North Third Street spoke in discussion. Councilman Daniels asked this Council to place additional monies in the budget to take care of streets in Tuscawilla. Mr. Scott Kenneth Discussed the para-medic program. This program is to be on the agenda next week for Council to look into. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that we hire William Gilmartin and bring him on board, CETA Title VI, when appropriate paperwork is completed. Seconded by Councilman Logan. Discussion. In discussion Councilman Daniels asked each Department Head to come back to Council next week with their procedures for hiring for review. This will be on the agenda next week. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Council Seat V - John Sabatini: Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we place on the agenda the hiring of a building inspector. Seconded by Councilman Daniels. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Co~ncilman Daniels, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Logan that we hire Mr. Robert L. Reader to fill the position of building inspector to be paid from General Fund. Seconded by Councilman Daniels for Discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Daniels that we table the hiring of an inspector until our next regular meeting and to continue pursue CETA to provide us a qualified applicant and in the mean time we can check the references of this particular applicant. Motion died du~ to lack of a second. e e . Reg. Session, City Council, Sept. 5,1978 page 4 77-78-47 Vote on the motion: Councilman Craven, absent; Councilman Logan, aye; Councilman Daniels, "no; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Sabatini, absent; motion failed. Mayor IS Offi ce: Mrs. Williamson asked the status of the City paying for lights in the Ranchlands. After discussion, Council was in favor of getting a lighting plan developed for the Ranchland area. Mrs. Smith asked how much longer it would be before the Wildwood area is cleaned up. Chief Govoruhk was asked to report to Council next week. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: . .