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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 06 23 City Council Regular Minutes . . . 80-81-24 REGULAl( MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JUNE 23, 1981 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Deputy Mayor John Torcaso. The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor John Torcaso. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Manager Richard Rozansky. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, ~bsent Dpputy Mayor John Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Councilmen: Jim Hartman, present Wilfred Arnold, present Martin Trencher, present Maureen Boyd, absent Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve the minutes of June 9, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; motion carried. There was no public input. Public Hearing for Citizen participation in the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for Fiscal Year 1981-1982: Deputy Mayor Torcaso recessed the Council Meeting and opened the public hearing. City Manager Richard Rozansky explained the purpose of the hearing is to give administrative officials input from the citizens as to how they would like the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds spent. The initial allocation for the FY 1981-1982 is $79,292.00. The City Manager anticipates having a .$7,000.00 excess this year. Mr. Al Landgraf, 413 Holly Court, also representing the Sugar Creek Homeowner's Associa- tion, asked if Federal Revenue Sharing Funds would be used for the life support vehicle, if any of the money would go towards a civil defense program, for recreation and fencing of lakes. Art Harris, Sable Court, spoke in reference to the Paramedic Program. Deputy Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Councilman Arnold explained that the Council policy has been to not fence lakes within our parks, and he felt that the Paramedic Program should be a separate budget item and not in the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. Deputy Mayor Torcaso said he would like to see money spent on the development of ball fields. Mrs. Lee Ann Grove, Alton Road, asked for input from the department heads as to their needs. City Manager Rozansky said we would have another hearing on July 14, 1981. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 241, authorizing the adoption of certain amendments to the Charter of the City, etc. Second Reading. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading by title only. Deputy Mayor Torcaso recessed the council meeting and opened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on proposed ordinance No. 241. Attorney Stalnaker was asked to change the wording in subparagraphs band c of Sec. 4.03. Mr. Dave Dearolph, Deer Run, spoke against the three year term that is proposed in the ordinance. Mr. A. Harris, Sable Court, spoke in reference to the amendments to the Charter. Deputy Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Council Meeting. Councilman Arnold pointed out several changes that should be made in the ordinance as follows: on Page 8, Sec. 5.04, delete the word "administrative"; on Page 10, Sec. 8.02, after the words State of Florida to vote in the City and change the word to to "who"; Regular Meeting, City Council, June 23, 1981 Page 2 80-81-24 . and in Sec. 13.04 after the word question change the word asked to "as". Council discussed the second sentence in Sec. 13.04 in reference to holding an election within 90 days of the passage of the ordinance, as Council had decided to place this on the ballot at the next regularly scheduled election in Novffinber. Council was in favor of adding the following: Such election shall be held at the next regularly scheduled election of the City or at a special election to be held within ninety days of the passage of the ordinance, etc. Councilman Arnold was not in favor of passing this ordinance. He didn't think the changes were representative of the changes necessary to bring our charter in conformance with good practices; he felt the Council negated some of the good items the Charter Commission recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Trencher to continue the public hearing on Ordinance No. 241 until the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent) motion carried. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 242, rezoning Lot 20, Blk. 2, North Orlando Townsite 4th Addn., from R-l to C-l, etc. Second Reading. Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 242 by title only on second reading. Deputy Mayor Torcaso recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on Ordinance No. 242. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Deputy Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. . Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to adopt Ordinance No. 242. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board: Seat I, Seat III and Seat V Deputy Mayor Torcaso turned the gavel over to Councilman Arnold so that he could give his recommendation. Seat I - Councilman Hartman recommended Bill Daucher, 174 Hacienda Village, be appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board. Vote: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye, Seat III - Councilman Trencher recommended that Lee Ann Grove, 626 Alton Road, be reappointed to the Planning & Zoning Board. Vote: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye Seat V - Councilman Torcaso recommended that George Kaplan, 270 Moree Loop, be appointed to the Planning & Zoning Board. Vote: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye . . . . Regular Meeting, City Council, June 23, 1981 Page 3 CORRECTED 80-81-24 Appointments to the Board of Adjustment: Seat I - Councilman Hartman recommended that Ric Andrase, 626 Sailfish Road, be appointed to the Board of Adjustment. Vote: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye. Seat 111- Councilman Trencher recommended that William Jacobs be appointed to the Board of Adjustment. Vote: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye. Seat V - Councilman Torcaso recommended that Ellen Weiss be appointed to the Board of Adjustment. Vote: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye. Acting Mayor Arnold then turned the gavel over to Deputy Mayor John Torcaso. First Reading of Ordinance No. 243, annexation of north 5 ft. of Lot 16, Oak Grove Park, etc. (Richie's Economy Cars) Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to read Ordinance No. 243 by title only. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; motion carried. Attorney Stalnaker read the first reading of Ordinance No. 243 by title only. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that items g, hand i on the agenda (Final engineering of Tuscawilla, Units ll,ll-A,ll-B and Bear Creek Estates; Final engineering of the Highlands Unit 3, Tracts F & G (Hawk's Landing) and Rate Increase Request by H. & W.Refuse Service Inc.) be tabled until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Council. Motion died due to lack of a second. Final En~ineerin~ of Tuscawilla Units 11, ll-A, ll-B and Bear Creek Estates: There was discussion of the City Engineer's memo of June 17 and the report of the Staff Review of June 19, 1981. Mr. Art Barr was present. Mr. Al Landgraf, Holly Court, spoke in discussion. Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that we approve the final engineering of Tuscawi1la Units 11, ll-A, ll-B and Bear Creek Estates subject to the City Engineer's memo of June 17, 1981 and subject to conditions of Staff Review. Seconded by Councilman Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Final en~ineerin~ of the Hi~hlands Unit 3, Tracts F and G (Hawk's Landin~): City Planner, Jacqueline Koch, reported that Hawk's Landing is a patio home development in the Highlands on the west side of Sheoah. There will be 116 homesites. The City Engineer had a number of comments in his recommendation for approval. One has been re- solved; we have received a revised water layout sheet which the Fire Chief can approve as to location and spacing of fire hydrants. There are two other questions - one is whether or not the City will be the sole and final authority as to the level of Lake Audubon and have total control or share this control with the Golf Course since the elevation of this lake has an effect downstream on this development. The other question is that the engineer would prefer a third opinion from a state agency as to what the actual elevation of the 100 year flood plane for this property is - that as yet has not been received. The City Engineer, Mr. Jack Cooper, explained that we recommend approval under strict and rigid conditions. . . . Regular Meeting, CityCouncil, June 23, 1981 Page 4 80-81-24 Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that subject to Staff Review and City Engineer's memo of June 12, 1981 and subsequent memo from City Planner to City Manager of June 19, 1981, that we approve the final engineering of the Highlands Unit 3, Tracts F and G otherwise known as Hawk's Landing provided that each and every item as noted is complied with before any construction begins including an additional proviso that Florida Land approve access easement to the lake and drainage system referred to by the City Engineer a few minutes ago. Seconded by Councilman Arnold. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; motion carried. Rate increase request by H. & W. Refuse Service, Inc.: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve. Seconded by Councilman Trencher.. for discussion. Discussion. Mr. Carione explained the reason that he is requesting a rate increase was because his operating expenses have increased. He said he has not received a rate increase for 18 months. Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court, Mr. Dave Dearolph, Deer Run and Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion. Mr. Carione was asked if he would be willing at least once a year to send a little note to the residents explaining what services they provide such as when the holidays are, how many items will be picked up, if they must be bundled. Mr. Carione said he would agree to that. Motion and second were withdra~vn. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that the request to increase the rates from $6.00 to $7.00 per month for H. & W. Services be approved effective July 1, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. In discussion Councilman Hartman said the comparison of rates with other cities showed six cities with $6.50 or below. Based on those figures Councilman Hartman could not justify a dollar increase. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, no; motion failed. Request for Permission for more than 2 dogs - Bonnie Simon, 412 Holly Court: Mrs. Simon came before Council on April 28 at which time she was given 30 days to get do~vn to two dogs. The notice was not complied with and she was given a citation. Mrs. Simon stated she has been to court and the judge has waived sentencing until the action of the City Council. Mrs. Simon explained to Council that she had not understood the Council action. Mr. Al Landgraf, 413 Holly Court, spoke in favor of her request. He said she has made an effort to keep her animals under control. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman that we approve Mrs. Simon's request to ~~ep four dogs until such time as we get a written complaint about her dogs. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Manning Document Fiscal Year 1981-1982: Deputy Mayor said that the Manager shows 6 paramedics in the Manning Document. He said with our finances we would be fortunate if we can support three paramedics for the coming year. As for the raise for the Fire Department clerk - he does not have enough information about the clerk. Police Department - The City Manager has three policemen in the document. Deputy Mayor Torcaso said he would like to see one approved in the first quarter and possibly two in the fourth quarter. There is an increase of another clerk in the Police Department. Deputy Mayor Torcaso asked if a dispatcher could help the clerk part time instead of hiring another clerk. In Public Works - this quarter we have an LT 7 and on the new document starting next fiscal year an LT 6 Regular Meeting, City Council, June 23, 1981 Page ~ 80-81-24 . is shown. Deputy Mayor Torcaso asked why is the LT 7 being downgraded. The finance clerk is in for a 3 step increase. Deputy Mayor Torcaso said he is in favor of one step for the first quarter and possibly one more step increase in the fourth quarter. Deputy Mayor Torcaso said he would like answers to these questions at the next meeting. Councilman Arnold asked what the sahry levels are going to be next year; how much of an increase he is planning; what total salary costs are going to be as compared to what our budget anticipated revenues are. Councilman Trencher said we need to tie the relevance of additional costs if they are needed to the increased size of the City and how that relates to ad valorem taxes and to the overall budgetting of what is wanted vs. what is needed. Bid opening: The bid opening was held on May 28, 1981 for a gas engine driven standby electric generating system in the amount of $15,690.00. The City Manager recommended this be turned down and that Council allow the staff to negotiate to try to get a lower price. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. . Ordinance on hours for sale of alcoholic beverages, etc.: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that Ordinance amending Sec. 3-5 be introduced and necessary procedures be followed. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, absent; motion carried. Manager Rozansky reported the tanker has been returned to the forestry service; we are going to incur some costs on our backhoe; Clean-up Week was a success and this past week he attended the City Manager's conference. Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 244, amending Sec. 3-5, establishing hours for the consumption of alcoholic beverages in places of public accomodation,etc. in its entirety on first reading. The public hearing is to be set for July 14, 1981. Council Seat I - Jim Hartman: Councilman Hartman said he has been contacted by Mr. Gary Hunt who has had an item he has been trying to get on the agenda for quite some time. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to place this on the agenda. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, no; Councilman Trencher, no; Councilman Boyd, absent; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion failed. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Nothing to report. . Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: Councilman Trencher reported that Chief Govoruhk is going to hold a neighborhood crime watch seminar and asked the Sentinel to give us some publicity. Councilman Trencher said now that the rate increase has been turned down, it might be a service to the community Regular Meeting, City Council, June 23, 1981 Page 6 80-81-24 . to take some steps and look at other firms and what they provide in terms of service and rates. On the Charter Review ordinance, Councilman Trencher felt because the entire Council had made changes to the ordinance that the entire Council should have the opportunity to move it on to referendum or non-referendum. In reference to the item of Final Engineering of Tuscawilla Units 11, ll-A, ll-B and Bear Creek Estates and the fact that they had started construction prior to approval, Councilman Trencher said if we have ordinances, every effort should be made to enforce them. He said what disturbed him was that we as a City were unable to be in a position to control the activity within the bounds of the codes and regulations that we have and if we allow that to happen we are going to have serious problems. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd - absent, Council Seat V - John Torcaso : Board Membership will be discussed next meeting. Mayor's Office: City Hall and Fire Station No. 2 will be open the following dates for registration to vote: August 15, August 29, September 12 and September 19, 1981 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Mrs. Lee Ann Grove, Mr. Bill Jacobs and Mr. George Kaplan were introduced and Deputy Mayor Torcaso thanked them for accepting the positions on the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Adjustment. . Meeting was adjourned 10:45 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~/.~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: .... ,MAYOR .