HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 09 27 City Council Workshop Minutes
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Workshop Session
City Council
City of Winter Springs
September 27, 1978
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. Subject of the workshop was discussion
on the lake on Unit Four of Tuscawi11a.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, Present
Deputy Mayor Larry Pellerin, Present
Councilman Tom Craven, Present
Councilman Burt Logan, Present
Councilman John W. Daniels, Present
Councilman John Sabatini, Absent
Discussion on the safety of the weir, it was stated that this would be discussed
during the course of the meeting.
The City Engineers, Ca1 Conklin and Bill Holmes gave a presentation on the tests
and measurements that were taken of the lake and roads. They said that the lake
should be raised to level 48, modifications made to the weir to improve its effi-
ciency and safety. Also, the road underdrains would need to be improved or
the base modified. An emergency swa1e along the lot on the south end of the lake
should be added.
The following citizens spoke on the lake problem:
Mr. Frank Niertit, 1010 Antelope Trail
Mr. Richard Colgate, 1207 Deer Run
Mr. Herb Munson, 1209 Deer Run
Mr. Mueller, 1026 Antelope Trail
Mr. J. Kowal, 1119 Ermine
Mr. J. Wimbe1y, 1105 Ermine
Ms. Harper, 1014 Antelope Trail
The engineers suggested that the people try the lake at level 48, then a public
hearing would be set to determine what the permenent lake level should be.
Mr. Roy Dye of Winter Springs Development said that he would be willing to work
with the residents around the lake and to modify the weir. Also he would hire
someone to look at the weed and pollution of the lake.
Councilman Daniels pointed out that the official designation of the body of water
on the plat is drainage easement. Discussion on the pipe on back of Mr. Munson's
house. Mr. Dye said that if his company installed the pipe and it is leaking or
faulty then his company will take care of it.
The City Council was in agreement that the lake level should be set at 48 feet,
the minium should be set at 43.5 feet, the weir will be modified to increase the
out flow and child safety. Also, that Mr. Dye will bring in a consultant to look
at the pollution of the lake and make recommendations and he will pay for this
inspection. The enviromenta1ist will get with the Council to discuss the Qrob1em.
The residents of the lake named Mr. Herb Munson as their representative. The engineers
will continue to monitor the lake and roads.
Respectfully submitted
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~an A. Ha1s~ead
Ast. City Clerk
TROY J. PILAND, MAYOR