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REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
MAY 27, 1980
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 Troy Piland.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by CounciLman John Bennett.
Roll Call:
Mayor Troy Piland, present
Deputy Mayor Wilfred Arnold, present
City Manager Richard Rozansky, present
City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present
Councilmen:
William Jacobs, present
John Bennett, present
Maureen Boyd, present
John Torcaso, absent
Public Input:
Peter Wasilewski, Holiday Lane, asked if the item of increasing utility tax could be
moved up on the agenda.
Approval of Minutes of May 13, 1980:
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve the minutes of May 13, 1980. Seconded
by Councilman Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman
Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett,
aye; motion carried.
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Mr. J. C. Mitchell - Regarding Petitions:
Mr. Mitchell discussed the petitions for Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 210 and the
reasons for this action. Mr. Chuck Angelier, Fisher Road, presented a map showing the
property in question and a flood prone area map. Mr. George Guarente, 490 Fisher Road
also spoke and discussed the Land Use Plan; Peter Wasilewski, Holiday Lane, John
Van Eepoel, Tradewinds Road, Curtis Moore,209 Mockingbird Lane; Richard DeFazio,
Jackson Circle, Mrs. Andresi, Sailfish Road; Mrs. Shanks, Sailfish Road; Mrs. Sonnie
William, Tuscawilla; Susan Lawyer, Seminole County; Gary Hunt, Marlin Road; Mrs.Hite,
Panama Road, all spoke in discussion.
Attorney Stalnaker explained the lawsuit filed today is a four-count complaint.
Council is to review the lawsuit and a Special Session was called for Tuesday, June
3, 1980, to give direction to the City Attorney.
Increasing Utility Tax:
Councilman Arnold asked what direction the City should take for the next fiscal year.
He asked if we should continue to be a progressive city and do its best to provide
the services that the citizens appear to want, The consensus of Council was not in
favor of increasing utility tax but increasing the ad valorem tax.
Extension of Agreement-Resolution No. 233-Dave Artzner:
Dave Artzner was present to ask Council for an extension of the existing resolution.
The City Manager recommended approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that we extend the agreement six months as
requested by Mr. Artzner. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the
motion: Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye;
. Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. (Oct. 10, 1980)
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Request for Extension of Variance-Allen Schachter (Lot l8,Blk.B,Oak Grove Park):
Mr. Schacter was present to ask for a six month extension. City Manager recommended
approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the request of the extension until
December 11, 1980. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman
Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 306 Vacating Plat Sec. 2:
Attorney Stalnaker read Resolution No. 306 in its entirety.
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Resolution No. 306 and set the
public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman
Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; motion carried.
Approval of Resolutions Nos. 299, 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305 - (Appreciation to
Shriver, Weaver, Bracht, Brown, Williamson, Palmer & Logan):
Attorney Stalnaker read Resolution No. 299 in its entirety.
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to approve Resolutions Nos. 299 thru 305.
Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Bennett,
aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye;
Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried.
Ordinance No. 217 amending Sec. 2-32 and 2-41 of the Code (Elections) First Reading:
Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to read Ordinance No. 217 by title only. Seconded
by Councilman Bennett. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman
Torcaso, absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye..... (Vote was not unanimous).
Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 217 in its entirety.
Ordinance No. 218 Rezoning Lot 1, Rep1at No.3, North Orlando Townsites, First Reading:
Motion was made by Councilman Bennett to read Ordinance No. 218 by title only.
Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso,
absent; Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett, aye;
Councilman Boyd, no; motion carried. (Vote was not unanimous.)
Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 218 in its entirety.
City Manager - Richard Rozansky:
1.Proposal-City Hall Renovations:
Council was furnished copies of the proposal to renovate City Hall and City Manager
Rozansky is to come back with some cost estimates.
2.Bridge Inspection Agreement:
Manager Rozansky reported that we have received the contract from the County for
doing our bridge inspections and that it has to be signed by the Mayor.
3.Road Improvement Program:
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Manager Rozansky proposed that the following streets be repaired:
Bombay from SR 434 to Third Street; N. Fairfax from SR 434 to First Street; First
Street and Fairfax to Moss Road; and also pave the drive in front of the Fire Station
No.1.
Fisc~l year 1980-81 budget calendar schedule was distributed.
Life and Health Insurance:
Our present carrier is Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company. Manager Rozansky
reported that next year he will go out for bids and try to bid on a three-year period.
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Reports:
Manager Rozansky reported on Sec. 2 & 2A. On May 15 the issue was turned over to
the City Attorney. On May 16th Manager Rozansky refused a final pay estimate; on May
16th our City Attorney notified the Bonding Company that we intend to man the job if
the contractor did not finish it or make provisions to complete it right away; On May
16th City Attorney sent the Contractor a demand letter; on May 19th we received a
letter from the Contractor that he would complete the job and that he would do it
under protest; on May 20th Manager Rozansky sent the Contractor and the City Engineer
a letter to have a meeting to try to avoid litigation. The meeting was set for
Thursday, May 29 at the City Attorney's office. We are still holding approximately
$61,000.00. Manager Rozansky has a new partial release for $22,358.64 which he is
going to hold until Thursday and see what the City Attorney advises him to do with it.
From the correspondence the City Manager has been giving the Council, the three
parties involved, it is evident that there is potential conflict between the Contractor
and the City Engineer. The City Manager has had discussion with the City Engineer and
has told him that he is holding him responsible for this job and we intend this job
to be completed within responsible compliance with plans and specifications. That is
where Sec. 2 & 2A is right now.
Manager Rozansky reported that we have a new public address system.
Manager Rozansky reported that he would like to take a vacation starting June 2, 1980,
one week.
Council Seat I - William Jacobs:
City Manager-Review/Evaluation:
Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that Council allow City Manager Rozansky to live
without the city limits until March 31, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Bennett. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Councilman Jacobs, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Bennett,
aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, absent; motion carried.
A salary increase for the City Manager is to be reviewed at the time of the budget
discussions.
Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold:
Nothing to report.
Council Seat III - John Bennett:
Nothing to report.
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Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd:
Advertising Legal Notices:
There was discussion of advertising in the Evening Herald and Sentinel Star.
Manager Rozansky is to check and see if the fees that are charged would cover the
costs of this additional advertising and report back to Council.
Council Seat V - John Torcaso:
Absent.
Mayor's Office:
Mayor Piland discussed the various bills that are being discussed in Tallahassee
and asked Council to call their representatives or send letters to let them know
how they feel about them.
Councilman Jacobs asked that an ordinance be drafted compensating the Board of
Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board members $25.00 per month.
Mayor Piland asked the status of the Resolution No. 284 ( establishing a l80-day
moratorium on the granting of special exceptions, variances, or the issuance of
occupational licenses to establishments wherein intoxicating beverages are sold
and consumed and topless dancing performances are permitted,etc.)
Meeting adjourned 10:38 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
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