HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 08 24 Consent 207 Approval of the City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of August 10, 2009CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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AUGUST 10, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Monday, August 10, 2009 of the City Commission was called to
Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor John F. Bush, present
Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, absent
Commissioner Jean Hovey, present
Commissioner Rick Brown, present
Commissioner Gary Bonner, present
Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present
City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
The Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence.
• • AGENDA NOTE: REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "603" WAS DISCUSSED
FIRST, AS NOTED, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA. • •
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
603. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature /Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Wav.
Mayor Bush referenced a letter that the City Commission had received from
Congressional Homes and Developers of Florida "Requesting that Item `603' be pulled
and moved to the next meeting."
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Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department
briefly addressed the City Commission on this issue.
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Mayor Bush inquired if anyone wished to speak on this Agenda Item.
Hearing no response, Mayor Bush asked the City Commission, "Do you want to pull it
then until the next Meeting?" Commissioner Rick Brown stated, "Yes."
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE POSTPONE THIS UNTIL THE NEXT
MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BONNER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Community Development Department
Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning
Projects.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
INFORMATIONAL
101. Not Used.
INFORMATIONAL
102. Public Works Department
Informing The City Commission About The Recently Completed Restoration Of
City Waterways At Five Locations Damaged During Tropical Storm Fay.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
INFORMATIONAL
103. Utility Department
Informing The City Commission Of The Construction Of A Potable Water
Emergency Interconnect With The City Of Casselberry.
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No discussion.
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INFORMATIONAL
104. Community Development Department -Planning Division
Wishes To Update The City Commission On The Status Of The Five-Year Capital
Improvements Program For FY (Fiscal Year) 2009/[20]10 Thru FY (Fiscal Year)
2014/[20] 15.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (INFORMATIONAL AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Parks And Recreation Department
Requests The City Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute The Fifth
Addendum To The MV Transportation Agreement For Senior Center
Transportation For One (1) Year.
Brief discussion.
CONSENT
201. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting The Commission To Authorize The Creation Of A New Finance And
Administrative Services Department.
Brief discussion followed with City Manager Kevin L. Smith.
Commissioner Sally McGinnis suggested that wording such as "Relates well to people of
diverse backgrounds" be added to the Job Description.
With further comments, City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese recommended, "`Diverse
professional backgrounds' is probably an appropriate job description."
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Commissioner McGinnis then said to Manager Smith, "This is a good plan."
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CONSENT
202. Information Services Department
Requests Authorization To Dispose Of Surplus Assets According To The Attached
Disposition Sheets.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
CONSENT
203. Office Of The Mayor And City Commission
Requesting Approval Of Resolution Number 2009-42 Expressing Appreciation To
Rande Thompson For His Services On The Tuscawilla Lighting And Beautification
District Advisory Committee.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
204. Office Of The Mayor And City Commission
Requesting Approval Of Resolution Number 2009-43 Expressing Appreciation To
Brenda Hayes Brown For Her Services On The Tuscawilla Lighting And
Beautification District Advisory Committee.
No discussion.
CONSENT
205. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting The Commission To Modify Its Previous Action To Utilize Remaining
Funds In The City's Medical Transport Special Revenue Fund For Transfer To The
City's Pension Fund, And Suspend This Transfer Until Further Direction Of The
Commission Is Obtained.
Brief discussion.
CONSENT
206. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting That The City Commission Consider Approval Of The Winter Springs
Hometown Harvest Special Event And Associated Budget For 2009.
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There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
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CONSENT
207. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The July 23, 2009 City Commission Workshop Minutes.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
208. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The July 27, 2009 City Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes.
No discussion.
CONSENT
209. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The August 3, 2009 City Commission Workshop Minutes.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT" (AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used.
REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Office Of The City Attorney -Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
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No Report.
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REPORTS
401. Office Of The City Manager -Kevin L. Smith
No Report.
REPORTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk -Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, MMC ~
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces asked the City Commission if they wished to select a
new date for the recently postponed Joint Meeting with the City of Oviedo. `
With discussion, Commissioner Brown and Mayor Bush suggested Wednesday, October 3
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7, 2009. Commissioner Jean Hovey stated, "Good for me." Commissioner Gary Bonner
remarked, "I am okay with the 7 [Of October 2009]." Commissioner Brown noted, r=.-
"Yes." There were no objections.
Mayor Bush then said to City Clerk Lorenzo-Luaces, "And you will check with
Commissioner Krebs -but once you check with her, we will say the 7th [Of October
2009]; and once you have confirmed, you will let us all know?" City Clerk Lorenzo-
Luaces responded, "Yes."
REPORTS
403. Commission Seat Three -Gary Bonner
Commissioner Bonner welcomed Mayor Bush back from vacation.
REPORTS
404. Commission Seat Four -Sally McGinnis
No Report.
REPORTS
405. Commission Seat Five/Deputy Mayor -Joanne M. Krebs
Absent.
REPORTS
406. Office Of The Mayor -John F. Bush
Mayor Bush mentioned a Wagner's Curve Dedication Ceremony scheduled for August
22nd, 2009 and distributed invitation cards related to this Event.
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Mayor Bush then noted that at a recent City Commission Meeting, it had been suggested
that a letter be written to the citizens regarding the TRIM (Truth-in-Millage) Notice.
Mayor Bush added, "Kevin (Smith) put together - I thought a really nice letter, and I
made just one very small change to it." A copy of the draft letter was then distributed.
Mayor Bush pointed out, "The only thing that I added is I put that table in there that
shows the different taxing jurisdictions, the current year, and then what they are
proposing next year, and the change. I thought that would be more informative for
people." Commissioner Brown suggested that be highlighted. Mayor Bush agreed with
Commissioner Brown.
Commissioner McGinnis mentioned the words "...taxes you are proposed to pay" and
recommended a grammatical change be made to this sentence. Mayor Bush then said to
Manager Smith, "We will take another look at it."
Manager Smith explained, "The plan was to put it on the Website and then have the letter
available to Commissioners should they need to utilize it in conversations with their
constituents."
Commissioner McGinnis suggested a notice could be placed in Utility Bills to advise
citizens to review the letter on the City's Website. Brief discussion.
REPORTS
407. Commission Seat One -Jean Hovey
Commissioner Hovey commented on the Ropes Course that she and Ms. Joanne Dalka,
Director, Information Services Department took for Leadership Seminole last Friday and
mentioned that she and Ms. Dalka had climbed a thirty foot (30') pole, and also walked
across thirty foot (30') poles. Mayor Bush stated, "Congratulations Joanne (Dalka) and
Commissioner Hovey."
REPORTS
408. Commission Seat Two -Rick Brown
Commissioner Brown asked about an inventory of Affordable Housing numbers in the
City and wondered when this information would be available?
Mr. Stevenson gave a brief update on the data collected thus far and mentioned, "I am
going to be out the next Meeting, so we may wait until the first Meeting in September - it
is up to Kevin (Smith); but we are working on those numbers."
Secondly, Commissioner Brown mentioned discussing the history of Winter Springs and
he had had a recent discussion with Richard Grogan and suggested that a Historical
Society type Committee be formed.
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Discussion ensued on possible Volunteers and Mr. Grogan's Barber Shop, which was the
site of the first City Hall.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ASK THE CITY
MANAGER TO HAVE SOMEBODY ON STAFF AT LEAST HAVE AN INITIAL
CONVERSATION WITH MR. GROGAN ABOUT THAT BUILDING AND TO -~
AT LEAST FOSTER PUTTING TOGETHER THE WINTER SPRINGS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. DISCUSSION.
MANAGER SMITH COMMENTED, "I WOULD PRESUME THAT THE `~ ~w
COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THOSE APPOINTMENTS TO THIS
AD HOC COMMITTEE AND WE WOULD NEED TO BRING THIS BACK AS
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APPOINTMENTS?"
MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "WHEN YOU COME BACK, YOU SHOULD HAVE
HOW IT WOULD BE ORGANIZED, AND HOW MANY PEOPLE AND - I
THINK APPOINTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE BY THE COMMISSIONERS
LIKE THEY APPOINT EVERYBODY ELSE..." COMMISSIONER McGINNIS
NOTED, "... A MISSION STATEMENT AND ALL THAT..." MANAGER
SMITH ADDED, "...BE HAPPY TO DO THAT."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Arnie Nussbaum, 687 Andover Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the
Special Events Committee and mentioned they would be having their next meeting on
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Beef O'Brady's, and that the City Commission
was invited to attend their meetings.
Discussion followed on appreciation by the City Commission, Sunshine Laws, and
Mayor Bush commented that if Staff was there, they could bring back a report to the City
Commission.
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Commissioner McGinnis mentioned she had an idea to share and would try to attend this
week's meeting.
Further comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
500. Office Of The City Attorney And The Police Department - Code ~r
Enforcement Bureau
Requests That The City Commission Hold A Second Public Hearing To Consider
Ordinance Number 2009-02, Amending Chapter 20 Of The City Of Winter Springs ~'
Code Of Ordinances, As It Relates To Prohibit Parking Vehicles On Sidewalks And
In Front Yards And Provide Standards For Parking Areas On Residential
Properties.
Commissioner McGinnis spoke for the Record and stated that "I think you have done a
great job."
Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only.
Brief comments were made by Captain Glenn Tolleson, Police Department.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
501. Community Development Department
Requests The Commission Consider The Aesthetic Review For A 8,464 Square Foot
(SF) Single Story Child Care Facility.
Mr. John Baker, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department introduced
this Agenda Item and showed proposed color samples. i
Brief comments.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item. s_r
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Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
502. Not Used.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
503. Office Of The City Attorney And Office Of The City Clerk
Request The City Commission Approve And Adopt Ordinance 2009-14 On Second
Reading, Which Revises Section 2-93. Of The City's Code Of Ordinances Related
To The City's Canvassing Board For All City Elections.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2009-14 by "Title" only.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
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"MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE '
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE ,:
MOTION CARRIED.
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600. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Review The Recommendations Of The Utility
Rate Studv.
Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility Department introduced this
Agenda Item and referenced the Rate Study document that was on the City's Website.
Mr. Jack Burgiel, Public Resources Management Group, Inc., 225 South Swoope Avenue,
Maitland, Florida: offered comments related to this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Tape 1/Side B
Further discussion followed on payment issues and related Policies.
Commissioner Bonner spoke of the "Once in ten (10) year Policy, and what would it take
Mr. Manager, if we wanted to change that once in ten (10) year Policy to give Staff more
customer service capability and latitude." Manager Smith mentioned, "It would be a
Policy adjustment." Furthermore, Manager Smith noted, "A Resolution adopted by this
Commission. I can tell you that we are currently looking into a multitude of Policies."
Manager Smith added, "Once we have a Finance Director on Staff, I anticipate that will
be his or her first order of business and I hope to come back to you with some significant
improvements in the customer service area as it relates to our Policies in short order."
Water quality was then briefly addressed.
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Mr. Lockcuff explained, "Our intent was to bring back the First Reading of the Ordinance
on August 24~", [2009]. In this week's Bill mailing, we will have notification of the
Second Reading on September 28t", [2009]." Mr. Lockcuff added, "We will have a good
five (5) weeks of notification going out there."
Discussion followed on payment and hardship cases and what services our Staff can offer
in such cases.
Regarding the issue of efficient water consumption, Commissioner McGinnis suggested
that water efficiency tips be kept on the City's Website.
Further discussion.
Mayor Bush asked, "Can we have a Motion to approve his recommendation?"
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH ADDED, MOTION "TO APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT AND PREPARE FOR THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
601. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Review The Proposed Storage Tank Location
West Of Oak Forest For Reclaimed Water Ausrmentation.
Brief comments ensued with Mr. Lockcuff and the City Commission.
"MOTION TO POSTPONE ITEM `601'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
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MAYOR BUSH NOTED, "MOTION TO POSTPONE `601' UNTIL OUR NEXT
MEETING."
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
602. Community Development Department -Customer Service Division
Wishes To Provide The City Commission With Updated Information On The ~~
Administration Of The Residential Compatibility Regulations.
Mr. Stevenson presented this Agenda Item.
Much discussion.
Mr. Stevenson said to the City Commission, "How can we maybe eliminate, some of
these items on this list; and go back to providing over the counter permits through our
customer service people - we can certainly look at that; if that is your direction."
Commissioner McGinnis suggested Staff bring back a proposal. Discussion followed on
compatability and not conformity; and Mayor Bush recommended not being subjective.
Continuing, Mr. Stevenson noted, "I think what I have heard from the Commission is to
try to find a middle ground here, to -still address the real needs that we have."
Mayor Bush referenced Commissioner Brown and suggested, "We have got to get rid of
being subjective." Commissioner Brown added, "If we are going to re-write this - I
would really like to see it worded in such a way that it cannot be used as a tool."
Commissioner Brown further noted, "I don't want it to be written in such a way that it
can be used as a punitive tool by anybody in management or anybody in administration
of the City to launch any kind of personal attacks against anybody in the community."
Further comments.
Tape 2/Side A
Commissioner McGinnis suggested there might be other models that could be considered.
Mr. Stevenson noted, "What we will attempt to do - I think what I am hearing is that, yes,
we still want to look at these, but they need to be as objective as possible, with criteria."
Mayor Bush added, "I think the Ordinance has to be written so that a person could read it
and understand what they need to do." Mayor Bush then stated, "I think the middle
ground recommendation."
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REGULAR
603. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature /Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Wav.
This Agenda Item was discussed at the beginning of the Meeting.
REGULAR
604. Community Development Department
Requests That The City Commission Consider Allowing Personal Storage In Lieu
Of A Retail Use Within Parcel 14-B Of The Oviedo Marketplace PUD (Planned Unit
Development) (And Development Of Regional Impact - DRI).
Mr. Stevenson presented introductory information related to this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Manager Smith spoke for the Record and mentioned that Mr. Stevenson was referencing
"Tax revenues."
Further discussion followed.
Manager Smith commented, "I know that was a lot of information that Randy
(Stevenson) brought forward - and I don't think that that would be the information that
we historically provided to the Commission in making these type of decisions, however,
Staff feels adamantly that this type of information is important; that you need maximum
information to make your decisions. However, if you feel -that it is a little bit - I don't
want to use the word `burdensome', please let us know because it is very labor intensive;
but we believe it to be important work and we would like to continue to bring it to you
for your consideration." Commissioner McGinnis stated, "In this instance, it is
important." No objections were noted.
Attorney Garganese addressed a Land Use issue.
Attorney Garganese noted, "Because there is a gray area here, under the DRI
(Developments of Regional Impact) Statutes, we would have to tie this down in a
Development Order to make it clear."
Further discussion.
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"I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE PROVISION OF PERSONAL STORAGE
FOR PARCEL 14-B IN LIEU OF RETAIL OFFICE, BUT SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED BY OUR CITY ATTORNEY." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
DISCUSSION.
ATTORNEY GARGANESE NOTED, "AND THOSE CONDITIONS -THAT WE
WOULD COME BACK TO YOU WITH A MODIFICATION TO THE
DEVELOPMENT ORDER THAT ENUMERATES SPECIFICALLY WHAT THIS
`USE' IS, AND WHERE IT IS LIMITED TO, BASED ON THE PROPOSAL..."
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS ADDED, "...CORRECT..." ATTORNEY
GARGANESE CONTINUED, "...AND, WE WILL BRING IT BACK AS SOON
AS WE CAN GET IT DRAFTED AND FINALIZED."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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605. Community Development Department
Requests The City Commission Consider The Ladybird Academy Final
Engineering/Site Plan And The Associated Development Agreement/Zoning
Restriction Modification. The Site Is Located On The North Side Of SR (State
Road) 434, Immediately East Of The South Seminole Christian Church And South
Of The Barrington Estates Subdivision.
Mr. Baker began the discussion on this Agenda Item.
With comments, Mr. Baker explained, "We recommend approval of the Site Plan, subject
to the Development Agreement."
Mayor Bush asked for a Motion on the "Site Plan".
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"MOTION TO APPROVE." MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "MOTION TO APPROVE
BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
McGINNIS." DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bush asked for a Motion on the "Development Agreement".
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
In conclusion, Commissioner Bonner remarked, "I do want to compliment Staff, Randy
(Stevenson) on that excellent economic impact discussion that you shared with us,
relative to taxable values and so on, on that storage item. That bit of information is new,
refreshing, and for me a great piece of important information in aiding, making an
important decision on behalf of our citizens, so thank you!"
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bush adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
MAYOR JOHN F. BUSH
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the
2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Monday, August 10, 2009 of the City Commission was called to
Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor John F. Bush, present
Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, absent
Commissioner Jean Hovey, present
Commissioner Rick Brown, present
Commissioner Gary Bonner, present
Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present
City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
The Pledge of Allegiance followed a moment of silence.
AGENDA NOTE: REGULAR AGENDA ITEM "603" WAS DISCUSSED
FIRST, AS NOTED, FOLLOWED BY THE REST OF THE AGENDA.
REGULAR AGENDA
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603. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Way.
Mayor Bush referenced a letter that the City Commission had received from
Congressional Homes and Developers of Florida "Requesting that Item `603' be pulled
and moved to the next meeting."
Mr. Randy Stevenson, ASLA, AICP, Director, Community Development Department
briefly addressed the City Commission on this issue.
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Mayor Bush inquired if anyone wished to speak on this Agenda Item.
Hearing no response, Mayor Bush asked the City Commission, "Do you want to pull it
then until the next Meeting Commissioner Rick Brown stated, "Yes."
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE POSTPONE THIS UNTIL THE NEXT
MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER BONNER. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Community Development Department
Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning
Projects.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
INFORMATIONAL
101. Not Used.
INFORMATIONAL
102. Public Works Department
Informing The City Commission About The Recently Completed Restoration Of
City Waterways At Five Locations Damaged During Tropical Storm Fay.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
INFORMATIONAL
103. Utility Department
Informing The City Commission Of The Construction Of A Potable Water
Emergency Interconnect With The City Of Casselberry.
No discussion.
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INFORMATIONAL
104. Community Development Department Planning Division
Wishes To Update The City Commission On The Status Of The Five -Year Capital
Improvements Program For FY (Fiscal Year) 2009/[20]10 Thru FY (Fiscal Year)
2014420115.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (INFORMATIONAL AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Parks And Recreation Department
Requests The City Commission To Authorize The Mayor To Execute The Fifth
Addendum To The MV Transportation Agreement For Senior Center
Transportation For One (1) Year.
Brief discussion.
CONSENT
201. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting The Commission To Authorize The Creation Of A New Finance And
Administrative Services Department.
Brief discussion followed with City Manager Kevin L. Smith.
Commissioner Sally McGinnis suggested that wording such as "Relates well to people of
diverse backgrounds" be added to the Job Description.
With further comments, City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese recommended, "`Diverse
professional backgrounds' is probably an appropriate job description."
Commissioner McGinnis then said to Manager Smith, "This is a good plan."
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CONSENT
202. Information Services Department
Requests Authorization To Dispose Of Surplus Assets According To The Attached
Disposition Sheets.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
CONSENT
203. Office Of The Mayor And City Commission
Requesting Approval Of Resolution Number 2009 -42 Expressing Appreciation To
Rande Thompson For His Services On The Tuscawilla Lighting And Beautification
District Advisory Committee.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
204. Office Of The Mayor And City Commission
Requesting Approval Of Resolution Number 2009 -43 Expressing Appreciation To
Brenda Hayes Brown For Her Services On The Tuscawilla Lighting And
Beautification District Advisory Committee.
No discussion.
CONSENT
205. Office Of The City Manager
Requesting The Commission To Modify Its Previous Action To Utilize Remaining
Funds In The City's Medical Transport Special Revenue Fund For Transfer To The
City's Pension Fund, And Suspend This Transfer Until Further Direction Of The
Commission Is Obtained.
Brief discussion.
CONSENT
206. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting That The City Commission Consider Approval Of The Winter Springs
Hometown Harvest Special Event And Associated Budget For 2009.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
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CONSENT
207. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The July 23, 2009 City Commission Workshop Minutes.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
208. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The July 27, 2009 City Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes.
No discussion.
CONSENT
209. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The August 3, 2009 City Commission Workshop Minutes.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT" (AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Not Used.
REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Office Of The City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
No Report.
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REPORTS
401. Office Of The City Manager Kevin L. Smith
No Report.
REPORTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces, MMC
City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces asked the City Commission if they wished to select a
new date for the recently postponed Joint Meeting with the City of Oviedo.
With discussion, Commissioner Brown and Mayor Bush suggested Wednesday, October
7, 2009. Commissioner Jean Hove stated, "Good for me." Commissioner Gary Bonner
remarked, "I am okay with the 7 [Of October 2009]." Commissioner Brown noted,
"Yes." There were no objections.
Mayor Bush then said to City Clerk Lorenzo Luaces, "And you will check with
Commissioner Krebs but once you check with her, we will say the 7 [Of October
2009]; and once you have confirmed, you will let us all know City Clerk Lorenzo-
Luaces responded, "Yes."
REPORTS
403. Commission Seat Three Gary Bonner
Commissioner Bonner welcomed Mayor Bush back from vacation.
REPORTS
404. Commission Seat Four Sally McGinnis
No Report.
REPORTS
405. Commission Seat Five/Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs
Absent.
REPORTS
406. Office Of The Mayor John F. Bush
Mayor Bush mentioned a Wagner's Curve Dedication Ceremony scheduled for August
22 °d 2009 and distributed invitation cards related to this Event.
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Mayor Bush then noted that at a recent City Commission Meeting, it had been suggested
that a letter be written to the citizens regarding the TRIM (Truth -in- Millage) Notice.
Mayor Bush added, "Kevin (Smith) put together I thought a really nice letter, and I
made just one very small change to it." A copy of the draft letter was then distributed.
Mayor Bush pointed out, "The only thing that I added is I put that table in there that
shows the different taxing jurisdictions, the current year, and then what they are
proposing next year, and the change. I thought that would be more informative for
people." Commissioner Brown suggested that be highlighted. Mayor Bush agreed with
Commissioner Brown.
Commissioner McGinnis mentioned the words "...taxes you are proposed to pay" and
recommended a grammatical change be made to this sentence. Mayor Bush then said to
Manager Smith, "We will take another look at it."
Manager Smith explained, "The plan was to put it on the Website and then have the letter
available to Commissioners should they need to utilize it in conversations with their
constituents."
Commissioner McGinnis suggested a notice could be placed in Utility Bills to advise
citizens to review the letter on the City's Website. Brief discussion.
REPORTS
407. Commission Seat One Jean Hovey
Commissioner Hovey commented on the Ropes Course that she and Ms. Joanne Dalka,
Director, Information Services Department took for Leadership Seminole last Friday and
mentioned that she and Ms. Dalka had climbed a thirty foot (30') pole, and also walked
across thirty foot (30') poles. Mayor Bush stated, "Congratulations Joanne (Dalka) and
Commissioner Hovey."
REPORTS
408. Commission Seat Two Rick Brown
Commissioner Brown asked about an inventory of Affordable Housing numbers in the
City and wondered when this information would be available?
Mr. Stevenson gave a brief update on the data collected thus far and mentioned, "I am
going to be out the next Meeting, so we may wait until the first Meeting in September it
is up to Kevin (Smith); but we are working on those numbers."
Secondly, Commissioner Brown mentioned discussing the history of Winter Springs and
he had had a recent discussion with Richard Grogan and suggested that a Historical
Society type Committee be formed.
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Discussion ensued on possible Volunteers and Mr. Grogan's Barber Shop, which was the
site of the first City Hall.
"I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE ASK THE CITY
MANAGER TO HAVE SOMEBODY ON STAFF AT LEAST HAVE AN INITIAL
CONVERSATION WITH MR. GROGAN ABOUT THAT BUILDING AND TO
AT LEAST FOSTER PUTTING TOGETHER THE WINTER SPRINGS
HISTORICAL SOCIETY." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BONNER. DISCUSSION.
MANAGER SMITH COMMENTED, "I WOULD PRESUME THAT THE
COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THOSE APPOINTMENTS TO THIS
AD HOC COMMITTEE AND WE WOULD NEED TO BRING THIS BACK AS
AN AGENDA ITEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THOSE
APPOINTMENTS
MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "WHEN YOU COME BACK, YOU SHOULD HAVE
HOW IT WOULD BE ORGANIZED, AND HOW MANY PEOPLE AND I
THINK APPOINTMENTS NEED TO BE MADE BY THE COMIVIISSIONERS
LIKE THEY APPOINT EVERYBODY ELSE..." COMMISSIONER McGINNIS
NOTED, A MISSION STATEMENT AND ALL THAT..." MANAGER
SMITH ADDED, "...BE HAPPY TO DO THAT."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Arnie Nussbaum, 687 Andover Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the
Special Events Committee and mentioned they would be having their next meeting on
Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Beef O'Brady's, and that the City Commission
was invited to attend their meetings.
Discussion followed on appreciation by the City Commission, Sunshine Laws, and
Mayor Bush commented that if Staff was there, they could bring back a report to the City
Commission.
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Commissioner McGinnis mentioned she had an idea to share and would try to attend this
week's meeting.
Further comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
500. Office Of The City Attorney And The Police Department Code
Enforcement Bureau
Requests That The City Commission Hold A Second Public Hearing To Consider
Ordinance Number 2009 -02, Amending Chapter 20 Of The City Of Winter Springs
Code Of Ordinances, As It Relates To Prohibit Parking Vehicles On Sidewalks And
In Front Yards And Provide Standards For Parking Areas On Residential
Properties.
Commissioner McGinnis spoke for the Record and stated that "I think you have done a
great job."
Attomey Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only.
Brief comments were made by Captain Glenn Tolleson, Police Department.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
501. Community Development Department
Requests The Commission Consider The Aesthetic Review For A 8,464 Square Foot
(SF) Single Story Child Care Facility.
Mr. John Baker, AICP, Senior Planner, Community Development Department introduced
this Agenda Item and showed proposed color samples.
Brief comments.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
502. Not Used.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
503. Office Of The City Attorney And Office Of The City Clerk
Request The City Commission Approve And Adopt Ordinance 2009 -14 On Second
Reading, Which Revises Section 2 -93. Of The City's Code Of Ordinances Related
To The City's Canvassing Board For All City Elections.
Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2009 14 by "Title" only.
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
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"MOTION TO APPROVE ON SECOND READING." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
600. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Review The Recommendations Of The Utility
Rate Study.
Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility Department introduced this
Agenda Item and referenced the Rate Study document that was on the City's Website.
Mr. Jack Burgiel, Public Resources Management Group, Inc., 225 South Swoope Avenue,
Maitland, Florida: offered comments related to this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Tape 1 /Side B
Further discussion followed on payment issues and related Policies.
Commissioner Bonner spoke of the "Once in ten (10) year Policy, and what would it take
Mr. Manager, if we wanted to change that once in ten (10) year Policy to give Staff more
customer service capability and latitude." Manager Smith mentioned, "It would be a
Policy adjustment." Furthermore, Manager Smith noted, "A Resolution adopted by this
Commission. I can tell you that we are currently looking into a multitude of Policies."
Manager Smith added, "Once we have a Finance Director on Staff, I anticipate that will
be his or her first order of business and I hope to come back to you with some significant
improvements in the customer service area as it relates to our Policies in short order."
Water quality was then briefly addressed.
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Mr. Lockcuff explained, "Our intent was to bring back the First Reading of the Ordinance
on August 24 [2009]. In this week's Bill mailing, we will have notification of the
Second Reading on September 28 [2009]." Mr. Lockcuff added, "We will have a good
five (5) weeks of notification going out there."
Discussion followed on payment and hardship cases and what services our Staff can offer
in such cases.
Regarding the issue of efficient water consumption, Commissioner McGinnis suggested
that water efficiency tips be kept on the City's Website.
Further discussion.
Mayor Bush asked, "Can we have a Motion to approve his recommendation
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH ADDED, MOTION "TO APPROVE THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE REPORT AND PREPARE FOR THE FIRST
READING OF THE ORDINANCE."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
601. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Review The Proposed Storage Tank Location
West Of Oak Forest For Reclaimed Water Augmentation.
Brief comments ensued with Mr. Lockcuff and the City Commission.
"MOTION TO POSTPONE ITEM `601'." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
BONNER SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH NOTED, "MOTION TO POSTPONE `601' UNTIL OUR NEXT
MEETING."
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
602. Community Development Department Customer Service Division
Wishes To Provide The City Commission With Updated Information On The
Administration Of The Residential Compatibility Regulations.
Mr. Stevenson presented this Agenda Item.
Much discussion.
Mr. Stevenson said to the City Commission, "How can we maybe eliminate some of
these items on this list; and go back to providing over the counter permits through our
customer service people we can certainly look at that; if that is your direction."
Commissioner McGinnis suggested Staff bring back a proposal. Discussion followed on
compatability and not conformity; and Mayor Bush recommended not being subjective.
Continuing, Mr. Stevenson noted, "I think what I have heard from the Commission is to
try to find a middle ground here, to still address the real needs that we have."
Mayor Bush referenced Commissioner Brown and suggested, "We have got to get rid of
being subjective." Commissioner Brown added, "If we are going to re -write this I
would really like to see it worded in such a way that it cannot be used as a tool."
Commissioner Brown further noted, "I don't want it to be written in such a way that it
can be used as a punitive tool by anybody in management or anybody in administration
of the City to launch any kind of personal attacks against anybody in the community."
Further comments.
Tape 2/Side A
Commissioner McGinnis suggested there might be other models that could be considered.
Mr. Stevenson noted, "What we will attempt to do I think what I am hearing is that, yes,
we still want to look at these, but they need to be as objective as possible, with criteria."
Mayor Bush added, "I think the Ordinance has to be written so that a person could read it
and understand what they need to do." Mayor Bush then stated, "I think the middle
ground recommendation."
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REGULAR
603. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Way.
This Agenda Item was discussed at the beginning of the Meeting.
REGULAR
604. Community Development Department
Requests That The City Commission Consider Allowing Personal Storage In Lieu
Of A Retail Use Within Parcel 14 -B Of The Oviedo Marketplace PUD (Planned Unit
Development) (And Development Of Regional Impact DRI).
Mr. Stevenson presented introductory information related to this Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Manager Smith spoke for the Record and mentioned that Mr. Stevenson was referencing
"Tax revenues."
Further discussion followed.
Manager Smith commented, "I know that was a lot of information that Randy
(Stevenson) brought forward and I don't think that that would be the information that
we historically provided to the Commission in making these type of decisions, however,
Staff feels adamantly that this type of information is important; that you need maximum
information to make your decisions. However, if you feel that it is a little bit I don't
want to use the word `burdensome', please let us know because it is very labor intensive;
but we believe it to be important work and we would like to continue to bring it to you
for your consideration." Commissioner McGinnis stated, "In this instance, it is
important." No objections were noted.
Attorney Garganese addressed a Land Use issue.
Attorney Garganese noted, `Because there is a gray area here, under the DRI
(Developments of Regional Impact) Statutes, we would have to tie this down in a
Development Order to make it clear."
Further discussion.
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"I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE PROVISION OF PERSONAL STORAGE
FOR PARCEL 14 -B IN LIEU OF RETAIL OFFICE, BUT SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS STATED BY OUR CITY ATTORNEY." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
DISCUSSION.
ATTORNEY GARGANESE NOTED, "AND THOSE CONDITIONS THAT WE
WOULD COME BACK TO YOU WITH A MODIFICATION TO THE
DEVELOPMENT ORDER THAT ENUMERATES SPECIFICALLY WHAT THIS
`USE' IS, AND WHERE IT IS LIMITED TO, BASED ON THE PROPOSAL..."
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS ADDED, "...CORRECT..." ATTORNEY
GARGANESE CONTINUED, "...AND, WE WILL BRING IT BACK AS SOON
AS WE CAN GET IT DRAFTED AND FINALIZED."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
REGULAR
605. Community Development Department
Requests The City Commission Consider The Ladybird Academy Final
Engineering/Site Plan And The Associated Development Agreement/Zoning
Restriction Modification. The Site Is Located On The North Side Of SR (State
Road) 434, Immediately East Of The South Seminole Christian Church And South
Of The Barrington Estates Subdivision.
Mr. Baker began the discussion on this Agenda Item.
With comments, Mr. Baker explained, "We recommend approval of the Site Plan, subject
to the Development Agreement."
Mayor Bush asked for a Motion on the "Site Plan".
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "MOTION TO APPROVE
BY COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
McGINNIS." DISCUSSION.
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VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Bush asked for a Motion on the "Development Agreement
"MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BROWN.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
In conclusion, Commissioner Bonner remarked, "I do want to compliment Staff, Randy
(Stevenson) on that excellent economic impact discussion that you shared with us,
relative to taxable values and so on, on that storage item. That bit of information is new,
refreshing, and for me a great piece of important information in aiding, making an
important decision on behalf of our citizens, so thank you!"
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bush adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:15 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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LORENZO- LUACES, MMC
CIT CLERK
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MA OR JOHN F. BUSH
NOTE: These Minutes were approved at the August 24, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.