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Home My WebLink About1981 04 28 City Council Regular Minutes ....... . -. 80-81-19 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS APRIL 28, 1981 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 Jim Hartman. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Manager Richard Rozansky. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor John Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present Acting City Attorney Al Cook, present Councilmen: Jim Hartman, present Wilfred Arnold, absent Martin Trencher, present Maureen Boyd, present Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve the minutes of April 14, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Art Harris, 20 Sable Court, spoke about fiscal responsibility and our city govern- ment. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about the small amount of water last week in Hacienda Village. She said we should control the growth if there is not enough water - it would not have been enough water to put out a fire. . Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve Resolution No. 351, providing for the division of an originally platted lot, hereinafter described, once into no more than two parcels, etc. (Lot 9, Blk. B, North Orlando Ranches Sec. l~elly). Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; motion carried. General Agenda; Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 238, authorizing the conveyance of certain property belonging to the City of Winter Springs to Maronda Homes, Inc. in exchange for certain property to be conveyed for Florida Land Company to the City of Winter Springs, etc. Mayor Piland recessed the council meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on proposed ordinance No. 238. Attorney Cook read the second reading of Ordinance No. 238 by title only. Staff recommended approval. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to adopt Ordinance No. 238. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. . Permission to have more than two dogs - Bonnie Simon, 412 Holly Court: Mrs. Bonnie Simon was present to ask Council for a second chance as a complaint has been filed. Mr. Landgraf, Holly Court, spoke as a representative of the three com- plainants. Regular Meeting, City Council, April 28, 1981 Page 2 80-81-19 . Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to allow petitioner to keep two additional dogs providing they are kept indoors. Motion died due to lack of a second. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we allow Mrs. Simon to have 30 days to alleviate the situation by getting down to two dogs. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Charter Revision Commission recommendations: Mr. Bill Jacobs, Chairman of the Commission was present. Mayor Piland expressed his appreciation to the Commission for all their work that went into the charter revision commission's recommendations. Council agreed to review the recommendations at a workshop meeting. Cablevision - SAMI: Mr. Steve McMahon with A.T. C. was present to speak for the SAMI proposal, a market research project. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to authorize the SAMI project. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; motion carried. . Consideration for use of septic tanks in Mohawk Village: The City planner explained that we have a request under Sec. 14.67 of the City code which provides the City Council may authorize the use of septic tanks. Last Thursday the Board of Adjustment granted a variance to allow use of septic tanks on 1/4 acre lots. The Attorney for the developer was present. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman for approval of septic tanks on 1/4 acre lots based upon service not being available to the site. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. In discussion, A1 Landgraff, Holly Court, Mrs. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village and Mr. Bill Jacobs, South Edgemon Ave. spoke. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, no; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Arnold, absent; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Florida Land Co: Legal Fees: City Manager Rozansky reported that $9,528.74 has been paid to Florida Land Company for litigation. Of that figure $2,682.80 was paid in fiscal year 1979/80. Dave Dearolph, Tuscawil1a and Bill Jacobs, S.Edgemon Avenue spoke in discussion. . Preliminary Development Request-80 acre tract: On April 23, 1981 Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt presented a preliminary plan of Levy Site Unit I for approximately 80 acres which is a portion of the 305 acre tract presently under litigation. There is an automatic stay for governmental entities. The City Attorney notified the City Manager the judge will hear oral arguments on this case on May 28, 1981. City Manager said he is not processing the application until further direction. The consensus of Council was to process the plan, with Councilman Hartman dissenting, because it will not jeopardize our position as far as the appeal process, whereas if we do not consider it the City may stand to be in a position of Regular Meeting, City Council, April 28, 1981 Page 3 80-81-19 . additional monetary loss in the event we lose. Fiscal Agents: Manager Rozansky reported he has contacted six firms and four have replied. At the next council meeting each firm will be given an opportunity to talk to Council. Manager Rozansky reported that we have completed the resurfacing of certain streets. We are going to start underdraining Ranches Sec. IX. Right of way on Moss Road: Mr. Sidon from Indian Ridge has agreed to give us the right of way on Moss Road between Fire Station No. 1 and S.R. 419 provided he gets the same density, and he has been assured he would. Manager Rozansky reported he has received a letter from Roy Dye. They are building their new model center and has asked if it is o.k. to final them without driveways and without mulch. Council had no objection that this be handled by the Staff. Mr. Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Ave., asked how close are we to hiring our first para- medic? Manager Rozansky reported within six to eight months. Council Seat I - Jim Hartman: Nothing to report. . Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Absent. Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: Councilman Trencher thanked Bill Jacobs and members of the Charter Revision Commission for a job well done. He also spoke in reference to Mr. Harris' statements of the City Manager's performance, salary, etc. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Councilman Boyd asked all players to meet at 2:30 on Saturday because the game starts at 3:30 p. m. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland reminded Council to contact their representatives in Tallahasseeand give them their opinions and let them know they are being watched back at home. Meeting was adjourned 9:43 p. m. Respectfully submitted, .-~1$~ TROY J. D Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: ,MAYOR