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REGULAR MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
JUNE 28, 1983
The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Roll Call:
Mayor John V. Torcaso, present
Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present
City Manager Richard Rozansky, present
City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present
Commissioners:
Jim Hartman, absent
Inez Linville, present
Leanne Grove, present
The invocation was given by Commissioner Leanne Grove. The pledge of allegiance was
led by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Adkins to approve the
minutes June 14, 1983. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye;
Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
Public Input:
Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road, asked if I.W. S. could be contacted to pick up their garbage
earlier than 7, 8 or 9:00 o'clock in the evening.
Martin Trencher, Clearn Court, urged the Commission to appoint Bill Jacobs to the
vacant Seat IV.
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General Agenda:
Appointment to Seat IV:
Commissioner Adkins nominated Bill Jacobs.
Commissioner Linville - no nomination.
Commissioner Grove - no nomination.
Commissioner Grove seconded Commissioner Adkins nomination of Bill Jacobs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Linville to close
nominations. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville,
aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville that Mr. Jacobs be sworn in and seated
immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye;
motion carried.
William Jacobs was sworn in as Commissioner Seat IV by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Continued Public Hearing to consider an appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision
to not grant the request of Virgil Godinho and Fausto DaSilva for Special Exception in
zone RC-l to construct fences higher than four feet within the 50 foot front setback
at 240 and 250 Bahama Road (Lot 3, Blk. B, Ranches Sec. 1).
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The City Planner explained that in March the Board of Adjustment denied this request.
The applicants appealed to the City Commission to over-rule that decision. At the
time of the Board of Adjustment Meeting and the previous consideration, it was pointed
out that previously the Board of Adjustment had approved fences higher than 4 feet in
other areas of the Ranchlands. The Board stated at its meeting they had the opportunity
to look at those fences and they felt that the previous approvals were not an aesthetic
attraction to the City; that was the basis for their denial.
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Commissioner Jacobs was advised by City Attorney Kruppenbacher to abstain from voting
because he was on the Board of Adjustment at the time this request came before that
Board.
Attorney Solodky represented Mr. Godinho and Mr. DaFausto. He presented letters to
the Commission from surrounding property owners (11 letters) stating they had no ob-
jections to the request.
Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, that we approve the request of Virgil Godinho
and Fausto DaSilva for Special Exception to construct a five foot fence within the
50 foot front setback. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, abstain;
Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board - Seats I, III & V:
Due to a death in the family, Commissioner Hartman was absent. He telephoned the City
Clerk to inform the Commission his recommendations for appointments to P&Z and the Board
of Adjustment was to reappoint Richard DeFazio to Planning & Zoning Board and Harry
Reid to Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Adkins seconded Commissioner Hartman's
nominations. Vote: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner
Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; carried.
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Seat III:
Commissioner Linville reappointed Taru Joshi to the Planning & Zoning Board and nominated
Gil Artman to the Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville to reappoint Taru Joshi to the P&Z Board and
appoint Gil Artman to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner
Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried.
Seat V:
Commissioner Grove recommended that Robert Smedley be reappointed to the P&Z Board and
appointed Richard Kessler to the Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville to approve the recommendations of Commissioner
Grove. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner
Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; motion carried.
Request for extension of approval for temporary buildings - First Baptist Church of
Winter Springs:
The City Planner explained that the Ranchlands Christian School on Hayes Road has had
two temporary buildings for almost three years. They have currently under review by
the City a site plan for a permanent expansion to their facility and they are requesting
approval now to continue to use the two temporary buildings until that site plan is
approved and the addition is built and occupied. Manager Rozansky said the Staff
recommends approval.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we approve the request for the extension of
one year for the First Baptist Church of Winter Springs. Seconded by Commissioner Grove.
Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye;
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4It Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
City Manager - Richard Rozansky:
Manager Rozansky reported the bid opening for self contained breathing apparatus was
held on June 16. Only one bid was received and that was from ABC Fire Equipment, Inc.
in the amount of $2,263.80.
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the
bid. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
Sidewalk/Safety Program:
Manager Rozansky said Mr. Alpert of the Winter Springs Development Corporation submitted
a plan to the Staff. A meeting was held last week with the City Engineer, City Attorney,
City Planner, City Manager and Mr. Alpert, and the Staff is in agreement with this plan.
City Planner Koch explained that the plan would have sidewalks on the north side of
Northern Way; south side of Northern Way as it turns with only one exception along the
estate areas; and closer to the school there will be a dual sidewalk to Northern Way
and coming in from Oak Forest. There would be sidewalks on the north side of Trotwood
coming up to the school; a sidewalk on Tuscawi11a Road and one between Tuscany Place and
the single family homes to the rear of the school. Discussion followed.
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Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Grove that we approve
the comprehensive sidewalk plan submitted by Winter Springs Development Corporation.
In discussion, Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested this be agendad for the next meeting.
Commissioner Adkins requested the City Manager get something in writing from the owners
of Tuscany Place that they are willing to start the sidewalks immediately. Motion
was withdrawn by Commissioner Adkins, and second was withdrawn by Commissioner Grove.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to agenda this item for the next meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville,
aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye;
motion carried.
Reports:
Manager Rozansky reported that he has provided the Commission with the minutes of the
Double Taxation Committee Meeting held on June 22, 1983.
The City has advertised for bids for the sound system. The bid opening will be July 7.
Letters have been delivered by the Police Department to area residents that work will
be beginning on Hayes Road; a letter is being written to Chairman Glenn to cancel the
road maintenance agreement, except for emergencies;a meeting is scheduled for next
week with Cal Conklin on the Moss Road project; the funding for that project will be
addressed in this upcoming budget.
Commissioner Linville asked about the status of the municipal complex. Manager
Rozansky said he received Attorney Kruppenbacher's opinion today; 20 applicants have
submitted proposals. The Building Official, Mr. Hassler, Mr. Cooper and City Manager are
going to short-list to 7; have 7 come in for interviews; then short list to 3. Then one
will be picked and negotiations will start. Manager Rozansky anticipates this process
will be done by the middle of next month.
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Mr. Tom Binford asked for a timetable for paving of Moss Road. Manager Rozansky said he
will have more information after his meeting next week with Cal Conklin.
Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins:
Commissioner Adkins asked City Manager Rozansky to contact the County to see if they
could put a street light at the corner of SR 419 and Tuscawilla Road. He also asked
the City Manager to get with the Seminole County School Board and see if they will
provide a road crossing guard at the corner of Northern Way and Trotwood.
Commission Seat III - Inez Linville:
Commissioner Linville asked if we are going to be invited to be a member of the Express-
way Authority. Commissioner Linville also asked in reference to the Cottle Property
about rezoning procedure. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he and the City Planner will get
with the County and attempt to come up with a plan.
Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs:
Commissioner Jacobs thanked the Commission for his appointment. He also said that he
noticed in the paper that our City Attorney received a medallion from the Dr. Phillips
Foundation for his heroics in saving a father and son. Congratulations to the City
Attorney.
Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove:
Commissioner Grove asked if anyone has heard from Mr. Yurchison. Manager Rozansky said
he sent a letter to Mr. Yurchison giving him 30 days.
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Mayor's Office:
Mayor Torcaso thanked Mr. Florea, Mr. Cerra and Mr. Broyles for their interest in our
City. He congratulated Mr. Jacobs and thanked Mrs. Weiss for her service on the Board
of Adjustment.
Mr. Kulbes thanked the City Manager for the fine job he did speaking before the Highlands
Homeowners Association.
Meeting was adjourned 9:01 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
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82-83-21
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
JUNE 28, 1983
The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was
called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Roll Call:
Mayor John V. Torcaso, present
Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present
City Manager Richard Rozansky, present
City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present
Commissioners:
Jim Hartman, absent
Inez Linville, present
Leanne Grove, present
The invocation was given by Commissioner Leanne Grove. The pledge of allegiance was
led by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Adkins to approve the
minutes June 14, 1983. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye;
Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
Public Input:
Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road, asked if I.W. S. could be contacted to pick up their garbage
earlier than 7, 8 or 9:00 o'clock in the evening.
Martin Trencher, Clearn Court, urged the Commission to appoint Bill Jacobs to the
vacant Seat IV.
General Agenda:
Appointment to Seat IV:
Commissioner Adkins nominated Bill Jacobs.
Commissioner Linville - no nomination.
Commissioner Grove - no nomination.
Commissioner Grove seconded Commissioner Adkins nomination of Bill Jacobs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Linville to close
nominations. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville,
aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville that Mr. Jacobs be sworn
immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on
Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner
motion carried.
in and seated
the motion:
Adkins, aye;
William Jacobs was sworn in as Commissioner Seat IV by Mayor John V. Torcaso.
Continued Public Hearing to consider an appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision
to not grant the request of Virgil Godinho and Fausto DaSilva for Special Exception in
zone RC-l to construct fences higher than four feet within the 50 foot front setback
at 240 and 250 Bahama Road (Lot 3, Blk. B, Ranches Sec. 1).
The City Planner explained that in March the Board of Adjustment denied this request.
The applicants appealed to the City Commission to over-rule that decision. At the
time of the Board of Adjustment Meeting and the previous consideration, it was pointed
out that previously the Board of Adjustment had approved fences higher than 4 feet in
other areas of the Ranchlands. The Board stated at its meeting they had the opportunity
to look at those fences and they felt that the previous approvals were not an aesthetic
attraction to the City; that was the basis for their denial.
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Commissioner Jacobs was advised by City Attorney Kruppenbacher to abstain from voting
because he was on the Board of Adjustment at the time this request came before that
Board.
Attorney Solodky represented Mr. Godinho and Mr. DaFausto. He presented letters to
the Commission from surrounding property owners (11 letters) stating they had no ob-
jections to the request.
Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, that we approve the request of Virgil Godinho
and Fausto DaSilva for Special Exception to construct a five foot fence within the
50 foot front setback. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, abstain;
Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
Appointments to Planning & Zoning Board - Seats I, III & V:
Due to a death in the family, Commissioner Hartman was absent. He telephoned the City
Clerk to inform the Commission his recommendations for appointments to P&Z and the Board
of Adjustment was to reappoint Richard DeFazio to Planning & Zoning Board and Harry
Reid to Board of Adjustment. Commissioner Adkins seconded Commissioner Hartman's
nominations. Vote: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner
Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; carried.
Seat III:
Commissioner Linville reappointed Taru Joshi to the Planning & Zoning Board and nominated
Gil Artman to the Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville to reappoint Taru Joshi to the P&Z Board and
appoint Gil Artman to the Board of Adjustment. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner
Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried.
Seat V:
Commissioner Grove recommended that Robert Smedley be reappointed to the P&Z Board and
appointed Richard Kessler to the Board of Adjustment.
Motion was made by Commissioner Linville to approve the recommendations of Commissioner
Grove. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner
Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; motion carried.
Request for extension of approval for temporary buildings - First Baptist Church of
Winter Springs:
The City Planner explained that the Ranchlands Christian School on Hayes Road has had
two temporary buildings for almost three years. They have currently under review by
the City a site plan for a permanent expansion to their facility and they are requesting
approval now to continue to use the two temporary buildings until that site plan is
approved and the addition is built and occupied. Manager Rozansky said the Staff
recommends approval.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we approve the request for the extension of
one year for the First Baptist Church of Winter Springs. Seconded by Commissioner Grove.
Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye;
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Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried.
City Manager - Richard Rozansky:
Manager Rozansky reported the bid opening for self contained breathing apparatus was
held on June 16. Only one bid was received and that was from ABC Fire Equipment, Inc.
in the amount of $2,263.80.
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the
bid. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried.
Sidewalk/Safety Program:
Manager Rozansky said Mr. Alpert of the Winter Springs Development Corporation submitted
a plan to the Staff. A meeting was held last week with the City Engineer, City Attorney,
City Planner, City Manager and Mr. Alpert, and the Staff is in agreement with this plan.
City Planner Koch explained that the plan would have sidewalks on the north side of
Northern Way; south side of Northern Way as it turns with only one exception along the
estate areas; and closer to the school there will be a dual sidewalk to Northern Way
and coming in from Oak Forest. There would be sidewalks on the north side of Trotwood
coming up to the school; a sidewalk on Tuscawilla Road and one between Tuscany Place and
the single family homes to the rear of the school. Discussion followed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Grove that we approve
the comprehensive sidewalk plan submitted by Winter Springs Development Corporation.
In discussion, Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested this be agendad for the next meeting.
Commissioner Adkins requested the City Manager get something in writing from the owners
of Tuscany Place that they are willing to start the sidewalks immediately. Motion
was withdrawn by Commissioner Adkins, and second was withdrawn by Commissioner Grove.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to agenda this item for the next meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Grove. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville,
aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye;
motion carried.
Reports:
Manager Rozansky reported that he has provided the Commission with the minutes of the
Double Taxation Committee Meeting held on June 22, 1983.
The City has advertised for bids for the sound system. The bid opening will be July 7.
Letters have been delivered by the Police Department to area residents that work will
be beginning on Hayes Road; a letter is being written to Chairman Glenn to cancel the
road maintenance agreement, except for emergencies;a meeting is scheduled for next
week with Cal Conklin on the Moss Road project; the funding for that project will be
addressed in this upcoming budget.
Commissioner Linville asked about the status of the municipal complex. Manager
Rozansky said he received Attorney Kruppenbacher's opinion today; 20 applicants have
submitted proposals. The Building Official, Mr. Hassler, Mr. Cooper and City Manager are
going to short-list to 7; have 7 come in for interviews; then short list to 3. Then one
will be picked and negotiations will start. Manager Rozansky anticipates this process
will be done by the middle of next month.
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Mr. Tom Binford asked for a timetable for paving of Moss Road. Manager Rozansky said he
will have more information after his meeting next week with Cal Conklin.
Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins:
Commissioner Adkins asked City Manager Rozansky to contact the County to see if they
could put a street light at the corner of SR 419 and Tuscawilla Road. He also asked
the City Manager to get with the Seminole County School Board and see if they will
provide a road crossing guard at the corner of Northern Way and Trotwood.
Commission Seat III - Inez Linville:
Commissioner Linville asked if we are going to be invited to be a member of the Express-
way Authority. Commissioner Linville also asked in reference to the Cottle Property
about rezoning procedure. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he and the City Planner will get
with the County and attempt to come up with a plan.
Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs:
Commissioner Jacobs thanked the Commission for his appointment. He also said that he
noticed in the paper that our City Attorney received a medallion from the Dr. Phillips
Foundation for his heroics in saving a father and son. Congratulations to the City
Attorney.
Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove:
Commissioner Grove asked if anyone has heard from Mr. Yurchison. Manager Rozansky said
he sent a letter to Mr. Yurchison giving him 30 days.
Mayor's Office:
Mayor Torcaso thanked Mr. Florea, Mr. Cerra and Mr. Broyles for their interest in our
City. He congratulated Mr. Jacobs and thanked Mrs. Weiss for her service on the Board
of Adjustment.
Mr. Kulbes thanked the City Manager for the fine job he did speaking before the Highlands
Homeowners Association.
Meeting was adjourned 9:01 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved:
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk