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Home My WebLink About1978 12 12 City Council Regular Minutes 78-79-11 REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS DECEMBER 12, 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 Councilman William Jacobs. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by John Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Attorney Tom Lang, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Laurent Pellerin, present John Torcaso, present Public Input: Carrie Weaver, N. Third St., asked about the fees that were paid to Councilman Pellerin and ex-Councilman Daniels in reference to the recall petitions. Attorney Stalnaker reported that it was not illegal for the City to pay those fees. Mr. Monson, Tuscawilla, asked if there was any information from the Developer. Mr. Peter Clark, 705 Sunset Drive, had a problem with a culvert that was installed in his driveway. Mrs. Powell, Hacienda Village, objected to the proposed pool hall. Mayor Piland read Resolution #235, appreciation to ex-Councilman Burt Logan. Mr. Logan was present to accept the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to approve the minutes of December 4 and 5, 1978. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Resignation of Attorney Lang: Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we adopt a resolution of appreciation for Attorney Lang. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, present; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye;motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept Mr. Lang's resignation. Seconded by Councilman Pellerin. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland recommended Attorney Wally Stalnaker be appointed City Attorney and to designate the firm of Jones & Bishop as alternate. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to ratify the Mayor's recommendation of Wally Stalnaker as City Attorney and to designate the firm of Jones & Bishop as alternate. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Attorney Stalnaker was sworn in by Attorney Tom Lang. Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. l82 which prohibits the indecent exposure, etc. Mr. Burt Logan spoke for the Reg. Session, City Council, Dec. 12, 1978 Page 2 78-79-11 ordinance. Mr. Winters, Sheoah Boulevard and Mr. B. Clark, Sunset Drive, spoke in discussion. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Mayor Piland recessed the Regular Session and opened the public hearing for Ordinance No. 183 which changes the hours that alcoholic beverages are sold. Mr. Palermo, manager of the F100gie's Club, Mr. Neilson, Glasgow Court, Mr. Monson, Tuscawilla, Mr. Burt Logan, Hacienda Village, Mrs. Nancy Booth, Meadow- lark, Rev. Clark, Si1vercreek Drive, Mr. Winters, Sheoah Boulevard, Mr. H. Dowling, Hacienda Village, Mrs. Betty Eastham, Meadowlark, Mrs. Carrie Weaver, N. Third Street and Mr. John Daniels, Antelope Trail all spoke in discussion. Mr. Palermo said this would ruin his business if the hours were changed. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: The monthly Planning Department report has been distributed. Mr. Robert O'Brien, representing W. Scofield of Kissimmee, discussed the 167 acres, formerly "Horseshoe Acres". He was interested in subdividing into large lots, but he said it was not economically feasible to pave the roads. Council was not in favor of the dirt road concept. No action was taken. Planning & Zoning Board Appointments: Councilman Jacobs nominated George R. Shriver, 170 North Bombay Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to ratify Mr. Jacobs appointment of George R. Shriver to the B&Z Board. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Councilman Pellerin nominated Mr. Herb Monson, Tuscawi11a. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to ratify Councilman Pellerin's appointment of Mr. Herb Monson to the P&Z Board. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland nominated Ms. Vicki Baker. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to ratify the Mayor's appointment of Vicki Baker to the B&Z Board. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Discussion of paving of North and South Edgemon Avenues: There was discussion of paving North and South Edgemon Avenues but no firm agree- ments have been reached. Councilman Torcaso is to keep in touch with the County Commission. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: The monthly finance report has been distributed. Councilman Arnold discussed putting some of the savings into certificates of deposit which earn higher rates of interest and to do some of our banking with Tropic Bank. Reg. Session, City Council, Dec. 12, 1978 Page 3 78-79-11 Attorney Stalnaker reported that the $12.00 fee that is required by Ordinance No. 119 is in conflict with the Franghise agreement with Florida Power. Therefore, the City is to notify Florida Power/~u~l secure a permit to cut streets but there will be no fee required. Resolution No. 239: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Resolution No. 239 for the loan for the Mack fire truck. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Insurance Specifications: Councilman Arnold asked each Councilman to review the specifications and to give him their recommendations not later than January 10 so that they can be put out for bid. Councilman Arnold's recommendations for purchase orders were discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett the the petty cash purchase limitation be raised from the current $5.00 to $24.99; that for purchases of $25.00 to $999.99 will require the signature of department head, appropriate commissioner and the finance commissioner and only those purchases of $1000 and over will come before the Council for approval plus advertising for bids. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Personnel Policy Review: The Personnel Policy Committee is to review the policy and find problem areaS and come back to Council with recommendations. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to allow the Mayor to appoint a Council member to head the committee and have their recommendations back to Council no later than February 1. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland designated Councilman Bennett to head the Personnel Policy Committee. Councilman Arnold reported on the new CETA rules and regulations. There is to be a meeting at the Courthouse tomorrow for these new regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to have the Planner put in a job description and request for a custodian position under CETA. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Mayor Piland read Resolution No. 240, the 1979 Holiday schedule for City employees. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso, to approve Resolution No. 240. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Reg. Session, City Council, Dec. 12, 1978 Page 4 78-79-11 There will be no Council meeting on December 26, 1978 and January 2, 1979. The next Council meeting will be December 19, 1978 and then January 9, 1979. Council Seat III - John Bennett: The monthly Police Department report has been distributed. City Organization and administration was tabled and is to be included with recommenda- tions from the Personnel Policy Committee. Councilman Bennett recommended that the trailer remain in place until such time as there is adequate storage space elsewhere. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett that no further action with respect to dis- posing of the police trailer be taken for 120 day period. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, no (not to be used for office space); Councilman Torcaso, no; motion carried. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: The monthly Public Works and Building Department reports have been distributed. Mayor Piland asked that the new dwelling units be separated from the number of total building permits. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: The monthly Fire Department report has been distributed. Tuscawilla Units II & IV: Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the lake level be set as recommended by the City Engineer of 48 feet MSL. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Attorney Stalnaker was asked to draft a resolution setting the lake level at 48 feet and that the City will have control of the elevation and the weir. The Engineer's agreements for Sec. 2 & 2A were discussed. This will be on the agenda for next week and the City Engineer and a Bonding Company representative are to be asked to be here. Mayor's Office: Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to authorize the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the bank resolutions. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Meeting was adjourned. Approved: ~ ~& /} """--- '. ... I /' - ................:. '. ."",,~.x ,MAYOR TROY J. D Respectfully submitted, ~~ /. ~ Miry -i I Norton, City Clerk