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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979 11 27 City Council Regular Minutes . . . 79-80-7 ,. REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS NOVEMBER 27, 1979 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 Laurent Pellerin. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman John Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wally Stalnaker, present Councilmen: William Jacobs, present John Bennett, present Laurent Pellerin, present John Torcaso, present There was no public input. Motion was made by Councilman John Torcaso to approve the minutes of November 13, 1979. 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. Public Hearings: Appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision to not grant a variance to operate a convenience store with self-serve gasoline pumps at the northeast corner of Shepard Road and U. S. 17/92 requested by Wendell E. Spears: Mayor Piland recessed the Council meeting and opened the public hearing. Attorney Stalnaker read the notice of public hearing. Mr. Larry Carroll, Attorney, represented Mr. Wendell Spears, owner of the property. Mr. Spears and Mr. Cavanna were present to speak for the appeal. Mr. David Farrell, 834 Dunbar Terrace; Mr. Ed Magennis, 710 Gretna Court; Mrs. Lee Rohde, 891 Stirling Drive; Mr. William Askew, 818 Dundee Drive, all spoke against the appeal. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the appeal submitted to the City of Winter Springs dated October 27, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. In discussion Mary Williamson, Ranchlands, spoke and Mr. George Kaplan, 240 Moree Loop spoke against a convenience store. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, no; Councilman Torcaso, no; motion carried. Appeal from the Board of Adjustment's decision to allow Mr. Marc Hagle and/or Royal Canadian Development Corporation to lease a laundromat within the shopping center to be located at the northwest corner of HiRhway 434 and Sherry Avenue. Winter SprinRs; Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing. Attorney Stalnaker read the notice of public hearing. Mrs. K. Caropelo, present owner of Leisure Lee's Laundromat explained that if another laundromat opens up she will be out of business as there are not enough people to support two laundromats. Mr. Bill Rohde, 891 Stirling Drive, former owner of Leisure Lee's said it would create a hardship Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. 27, 1979 Page 2 79-80-7 . for the existing laundromat. Mrs. Rohde said two businesses would fail; there are so many other businesses we need instead of another laundromat. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Session. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the appeal of Mr. Rohde and Mrs. Caropelo be denied. 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. City Mana~er - Richard Rozansky: Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading of Ordinance No. 206 (authorizing the renewal of the refuse contract between the City of Winter Springs, Florida and H. & W. Refuse Service, Inc.) in its entirety. Bids for resurfacing Sherry Avenue were opened on November 15, 1979. The City Engineer's recommendation was award the bid to Basic Asphalt. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the bid be awarded to Basic Asphalt ($6,420.05). Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote On the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; motion carried. Vehicle Bids: The City Manager's recommendation, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief and Public Works Superintendent Ron Emery's recommendation was for the Chevy Ma1ibu from Joe Creamons. . Motion was made by Councilman Bennett for approval of the bid from Joe Creamons (5843.18). 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. There was discussion of building permits and final inspections for Hacienda Village. Councilman Pellerin said as Commissioner over the Building Department he had the right to stop the issuance of certificates of occupancy in order to compel Hacienda Village to comply with the ordinance which would require them to put up a proper buffer. Councilman Torcaso wanted to discuss whether or not any councilman could stop a project. Councilman Pellerin said the buffer is not satisfactory on Moss Road. Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin that the Council take and continue the ban on Hacienda Village as currently established until the owners complete the fence on Moss Road. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on themotion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Post Office: Manager Rozansky said he has talked with Mr. Kelley of the Casselberry Post Office and they are looking for applicants for a contract station in Winter Springs. By July 1, 1980 all Winter Springs mail should be received from the Casselberry Post Office and in all probability by July 1980 Winter Springs will have their own zip code - 32708. . Southern Standard Building Code: There was discussion with Mr. Ray Savarese and his request for an appeal before the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. . . . , Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. 27, 1979 79-80-7 Page 3 Motion was made by Councilman Pellerin to prepare the ordinance to amend Sec. 111.1 and Sec. 111.2 of the Southern Standard Building Code appointing the City Council as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. 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 called the Special Session for December 3, 1979, 5:30 p.m. to adopt the ordinance creating the Board of Adjustments and Appeals and to hear the appeal of Mr. Ray Savarese. Report s : Mr. Conklin has answered Mr. Steinacker's letter in reference to North Orlando Ranches Sec. IX. There was discussion of the proposed annexation by Winter Springs Development Corpora- tion. Mr. A. Barr was present to discuss this with Council. Mayor Piland said that the City Planner of Oviedo had approached Winter Springs Development Corporation in reference to this annexation. Mr. Roy Dye said the Winter Springs Development Corpora- tion would be happy if the City of Winter Springs would annex the 40 acres if we could provide the necessary services to develop the land. It was the consensus of Council to wait for Mayor Morgan and the City Planner of the City of Oviedo to contact us in order to discuss the annexation. Manager Rozansky reported in Sec. 2 & 2A, the majority of the problems should be solved this week. On North and South Edgemon Avenue, Florida Power finally moved the cables last Friday. On resurfacing North Edgemon Avenue the bills are at the engineer's for approval. Manager Rozansky reported that we have never received a franchise fee from Southern States Utilities and that he sent a letter requesting payment; if this is not answered the Attorney will send a demand letter. There was discussion of the manning documents and the City Manager is to give Council the documents. Council Seat I - William Jacobs: Acceptance of improvements of Highlands Sec. 6 -Pipers Ridge: Dale Crosby of Florida Land Company was present to request the City to consider the acceptance of the improvements of Section 6. Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that we accept the improvements of Highlands Section 6. 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. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold reported that on November 14 the City received a dividend from Municipal Self-Insurer's fund in the amount of $1631.00. There was discussion of pay scales. The tabled motion made on November 13, 1979 as follows: , Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. 27, 1979 Page 4 79-80-7 . Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that the firemen and three clerks be given a pay raise of 2% effective October 1, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs for discussion. Motion was amended to include five clerks. Motion and second were withdrawn. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we adopt the City Manager's proposal on the recomputed pay scales retroactive to October 1, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold,no; Councilman Bennett, no; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 279 - Mack Fire Truck Loan: Councilman Arnold discussed his memo in reference to the Southeast Bank protesting the interest rate of 5~%. Councilman Arnold recommended adopting a new resolution with Tropic Bank. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Resolution No. 281 for the amount of $13,334.86 which will be an interest rate of 7% with the Tropic Bank of Seminole. 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. . Holiday December 31, 1979: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that we grant all employees an extra holiday on Monday December 31, 1979. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, ~ye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Pellerin, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Councilman Arnold said he is sorry to see Councilman Pellerin leave. Council Seat III - John Bennett: Nothing to report. Council Seat IV - Laurent Pellerin: Nothing to report. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: The Winter Springs V.F.W. is challenging the City of Winter Springs Police Department, Fire Department and City Council to a softball game on December 8, 1979 at 12:00 noon at Sunshine Park. The Christmas Party will be here at the City Hall December 15, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Piland reported he appeared before the County Commission in response to their taking action on their release on their excess capacity. They did not recommend it go to Orange County or Winter Springs. (Iron Bridge Plant) . The swearing in ceremony will be on Monday, December 3, 1979 at 5:00 p.m. , "'" Reg. Session, City Council, Nov. 27, 1979 Page 5 79-80-7 . A special session was called for Monday, December 3 at 5:30 p.m. for the adoption of an emergency ordinance creating a Board of Adjustments and Appeals and to hear the appeal of J.S.I. Builders, Mr. Ray Savarese. Meeting was adjourned at 11:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~/~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ,MAYOR . .