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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982 12 07 City Commission Special Minutes 1982-83-7 ". . SPECIAL MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS DECEMBER 7,1982 The Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mayor Torcaso. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Buck Adkins, present Inez Linville, present Leanne Grove, present Appointment to fill vacancy in Commission Seat IV: It was suggested that the appointment be postponed opportunity to submit their names. in order to give more people an Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Linville to vote on the appointment this evening. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, no; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Grove, no; Mayor Torcaso, no; motion failed. . Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that we put an advertisement in the news- papers (Sentinel and Herald) as soon as possible, and ask that any interested party submit an application with a resume to the City Commission; all applications to be submitted by 5:00 p. m. on December 17, 1982; the Commission will then make their decision on Monday, December 20, 1982, 7:00 p. m. at a Special Meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, no; Commissioner Linville, no; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Mayor Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Election of Deputy Mayor: Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Hartman, that we elect a Deputy Mayor this evening. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Cpmmissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Commissioner Linville nominated Jim Hartman for Deputy Mayor, seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Commissioner Grove nominated Buck Adkins for Deputy Mayor, seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Vote for Deputy Mayor: Commissioner Hartman voted for Commissioner Hartman. Commissioner Adkins voted for Commissioner Adkins. Commissioner Linville voted for Commissioner Hartman. Commissioner Grove voted for Commissioner Adkins. Mayor Torcaso voted for Commissioner Adkins. . Congratulations were extended to Deputy Mayor Adkins. .. . Special Meeting, Dec. 7, 1982 Page 2 1982-83-7 North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation: Manager Rozansky gave a brief report on the status of the North Orlando Water and Sewer Corporation negotiations. Mr. Bill Leedy and Cal Conklin were present to answer questions. Manager Rozansky explained that our participation in the Iron Bridge, the Transmission Authority and the acquisition of NOWSCO are really inter- woven and inter-dependent. Manager Rozansky said he talked to Mr. Crosby of the Utility Company regarding the sale of the utility, capacity, planning and participation in Iron Bridge. As a result of the telecom Mr. Crosby provided the City with a letter indicating that the Utility was working on a rate increase and would be ready to discuss purchase price in February or March. The Utility has also indicated they felt that participa- tion in Iron Bridge was not practicable for them, that they were close enough (to desired capacity) to stand fast and could probably reach their goal through condemna- tion. Transmission Authority: In a letter to E.P.A. dated November 22, 1982, D.E.R. requested E.P.A. to recover all remaining uncommitted construction grant monies. Should E.P.A. recover the funds, the recovery would affect the construction of the Winter Springs connector. Mr. West advised the City Manager that NOWSCO and Winter Springs needed to provide the Authority a jointly signed statement indicating that negotiations were progressing, anticipated completion date, and requesting the Authority to keep the grant for our use. The Utility agreed to sign a joint letter provided it was in general terms. The Manager will have the letter prepared. . Iron Bridge/Orlando: The City Manager discussed the amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Winter Springs and the City of Orlando. The agreement pertains to the rerating and expansion of the plant (Iron Bridge). The City had indicated an interest in .5 MGD of capacity. The agreement outlines responsibility for planning expenses. The planning expense for Winter Springs is estimated at $15,500.00. The Manager pointed out that NOWSCO's present capacity of .95 MGD was not sufficient to serve all of Winter Springs that required service. It also appears that they do not have plans for more than 1.1 MGD. Somewhere down the road there could be some solution other than Iron Bridge, however, the Manager said right now its the only game in town and recommended the City keep its "foot in the door" by participating in the expansion planning. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Adkins, to authorize the Mayor to sign the inter-local agreement and authorize the City Manager to utilize sufficient funds to pay for the draw out of the year end reserve. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. MeetiDg adjourned at 8:35 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~Uj ~ A,.d;S Mary T. Norton, City Clerk . MAYOR TORCASO