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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 08 09 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . .. 82-83-24 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AUGUST 9, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the C{ty 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, absent City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Inez Linville, present Bill Jacobs, present Leanne Grove, present The invocation was given by Commissioner Inez Linville and the pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor John V. Torcaso. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of July 12, 1983. Seconded by Commissioner Linville. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner. _Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of July 26, 1983. Seconded by Commissioner Adkins. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Loretta Dasher, Galloway Court, said there is a bike path that crosses Shepard Road as you enter the Highlands from US 17-92, and asked if a bike crossing sign could be put there. Also, the bike path on Sheoah Blvd. was "tore up" several weeks ago and asked if that could be repaired. Attorney Dekle who represented some of the homeowners in the Panama/Fruitwood matter was present. He presented the deeds to the City Attorney for his review and Staff review. He thanked the Commission for the civic interest that was demonstrated. Attorney Kruppenbacher will come back with a recommendation at the next meeting. General Agenda: P~anning & Zoning Boaro Recommendations of Aug. 3, 1983: Request of Winter Springs Development Corp. to annex 9.2 acres currently zoned A-1 adjacent to eastern boundary of Tuscawi11a P.U.D. (portion of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 8, T21S, R30E).: The City Planner explained that the request is to annex the land into the P.U.D. and include it in Unit 14 which is a single family unit. The entire area is zoned A-l in the County, so the City will have to petition the County to waive the 2 year waiting period. The Developer has been advised that the County prefers that the City petition the County on their behalf as we did last Spring. Motion was made by Commissioner Linville to approve the annexation of 9.2 acres requested by Winter Springs Development Corporation currently zoned A-l adjacent to eastern boundary of Tuscawilla P.U.D. (Portion of E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Sec. 8, T21S, R30E). Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. In discussion Commissioner Adkins asked that we request the County to waive the two year waiting period for change of zoning. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, August 9, 1983 Page 2 82-83-24 Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Request of Seminole Utility Company to annex 29 acres currently zoned A-I contiguous to eastern boundary of Tuscawilla P.U.D. and ACL railroad (portion of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Section 9, T2lS, R30E): The City Planner explained that the request is to annex the 29 acres and use it for percolation ponds for wastewater treatment effluent to increase the sewage capacity for Tuscawilla. Here again that will require the waiver from the County on change of density. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve the annexation of 29 acres requested by Seminole Utility Company currently zoned A-I, contiguous to eastern boundary of Tuscawilla P.U.D. and ACL Railroad (portion of W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec. 9, T2lS, R30E). Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. In discussion, Commissioner Adkins asked that we request the County to waive the 2 year waiting period for change of zoning. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Final Engineering of Pinewood Terrace: The City Planner explained the property is on the east side of South Moss Road adjacent to Hacienda Village and next to the Southern Bell facility. The request is for final approval of the subdivision which would be 8 lots, each would have a quadra- plex. There will be one cul-de-sac which will be a public street; there will be common area including a retention area and a recreation area and parking lots which will be maintained by a Homeowners Association. We recommend approval. The Engineer had no conditions other than the standard provisos. There are a number of items in my memo. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins to approve final engineering of Pinewood Terrace subject to City Engineer's memo of July 21, 1983. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried. Oak Forest Unit III Improvements: Unit III in Oak Forest is on the north side of Winter Springs Boulevard.The request is that we accept about half of Unit III. There is more to Unit III on the plat. The Public Works Director inspected the development and he is now satisfied that all the paving and drainage are in order. the Fire Chief has some minor problems with two hydrants and also wishes that after lot grading, to re-examine the height of the fire hydrants. Street lights have been paid for. Sidewalks will be installed in connection with each home. We have a commitment from Mr. Dye that he will add a sidewalk along this park. We have a maintenance bond which Public Works Director has validated as equivalent to 10% of the value of these improvements. Miss Koch said she would like to add one condition to her memo that Attorney Kruppenbacher would like to review the Maintenance Bond as to form. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve Oak Forest Unit III with the City Planner's letter of August 9th and in addition, that the City Attorney review this and has no problem with it. Seconded by Commissioner Linville. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, August 9, 1983 Page 3 82-83-24 North Orlando Water & Sewer Corp.: Status Report & Bond Counsel: Attorney Kruppenbacher reported there was a meeting with representatives from the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corp. last Thursday, and their counsel from Tallahassee. Present on behalf of the City were Mr. Bill Leedy, his Father, Dick Rozansky, myself and Tom Lang. The negotiations went extremely well. The figures were to be submitted to Mr. Leedy and he is to work on the figures and see if we can afford to purchase the Utility. If all goes well with negotiations, we should be able to have this on the road to a resolution by the end of August. Attorney Kruppenbacher asked the Commission to approve a recommendation for this matter, an attorney from Tallahassee Mr. Robert Olive, who has done these bond matters before and done them with respect to utility companies. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman to approve Robert Olive as Bond Counsel in this matter if we should need him. Seconded by Commissioner Linville. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins,aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher said on the panama/Fruitwood matter, you have the update tonight. On Alexatos we have received an offer directly from Mr. Alexatos and I have sent a letter to his Attorney. Pope we are waiting for the three judge panel to set a hearing date. Zoning on 419 - we annexed in roughly 165 acres and in that annexa- tion process we requested a change in zoning per those property owners that were coming in and the County denied that. We would like your authorization to resubmit a request for change in zoning and I think I would prefer to have you authorize us to do that rather than just take that action on our own. The Commission was in agreement. A memo will be forthcoming on the assessment process for sidewalks. On the 305 acres, there will be a meeting sometime next week. Mr. Tony McNorrill, Wander Lake Excavation/Park: Mr. McNorrill spoke to the Commission. He said he lives on 1 Tradewinds Road which is on the north side of Wander Lake, actually on the corner of Tradewinds & Hayes. He said he was here concerning a change on the western side of his property. He heard the City wants to build a park on what was platted lake. Attorney Kruppenbacher asked that this be deferred until the next meeting. First Reading of Ord. No. 276, adopting the municipal budget for FY83/84: Motion was made by Commissioner Grove, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to read Ord. No. 276 by title only on First Reading. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read the first reading of Ord. No. 276 by title only. Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman that the entire Commission be part of that Committee and work with the former Committee which we were supposed to get back with that we had set up to discuss the municipal complex and that all the Commission be involved in this throughout the entire process with the exception of the negotiations and those be the Committee that the Mayor was wanting to appoint. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; , ~ . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Aug. 9, 1983 Page 4 82-83-24 Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins: Commissioner Adkins spoke about our street lighting policy. Even if there is only one house occupied on the end of that street with 100 lots on it, all the lights should be turned on. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would talk to Manager Rozansky about this and have a recommendation for the next meeting. . Commissioner Adkins said he furnished the Commission with some papers that were discussed at the CALNO meeting last Wednesday. They are in reference to the 4~ gas tax that the County is levying. The dollar distribution to Winter Springs will be between $97,000.00 and $102,000 dollars. The money flow will probably begin October 1. This is on a one year basis this distribution system with the cities getting 35% and the County 65%. The distribution percentages can change and they could change. What the County is basically telling the cities is that the cities need to work with the County as far as the usage they make of their dollars where it would help not just the cities but partially the County also on a major network basis. Also, they have invited by Commissioner Kirchoff, invited the City Commission of Winter Springs to meet with the County Commission to discuss our priorities as far as where we would like to spend our dollars and get involved with the County on a cooperative basis, and approve both the County where they would put in an equal sum and help the major network of roadways in the County and city as well. Commissioner Adkins said we should set up a meeting with the County, and before this meeting we should have a priority list what we want to talk about. Commissioner Adkins said it was suggested that the County could do a safety survey on SR 419. They are very aware that it is a substandard road. That wouldn't involve any of these funds, that would be state money. Commission Seat III - Inez Linville: Commissioner Linville thanked Chief Govoruhk for following up on the hazardous shoulders on 419. Asked about Citrus Road information where part of the road is being paved. Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs: No report. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: Commissioner Grove asked why the difference in speed is 25 mph and Winter Springs Boulevard which is 30. Way has a lot of joggers, bicycle riders and a lot of limit on Northern W~y which It was explained that Northern curves. Mayor's Office: Commissioner Adkins asked about the problem of parking at the V.F.W. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Adkins that the Mayor be the voting delegate at the Florida League Convention. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove,aye; Commissioner Hartm~n, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motion carried. Meeting was adjourned 8~49 p. m. . Respectf/llly submitted, 'J/l4~ J. ~ ,MAYOR Mary T. Norton, City Clerk