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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 02 10 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . , 85-86-10 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 1986 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Philip A. Kulbes, present Martin Trencher, present For the invocation Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Cindy Kaehler. Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to approve the minutes of January 27, 1986. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Former City Commissioner Leanne Grove was presented a plaque of appreciation from the Council of Local Governments in Seminole County by Mayor Torcaso. Mr. Tom Dougherty, Chokecherry Drive, spoke about problems in the Oak Forest area. He spoke about a petition that was presented to the City and to date has not received a reply; spoke about a violation of the fence law that was brought before the Code Enforcement Board; a dedicated park area that is under water; water that is flowing into Little Lake Howell by a development that is outside the City; and he spoke about a fence problem that was brought to the Code Enforcement Board. Mayor Torcaso presented a Resolution of appreciation to Mr. Dougherty for his service on the Code Board. Mrs. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about the Hearing for Peter Cowell. Jay Hamilton, Turkey Hollow Circle, spoke about the problems with the Jacobson wall. Philip St. Laurent, Chokecherry Drive, spoke about the property directly across the street from him that is owned by Mr. Hartman, and asked for a dead tree to be removed. Mr. William Moore, Chokecherry Drive, spoke about drainage problems. Jim Hartman, former City Commissioner, spoke about the property he purchased. Bob Gray, Chokecherry Drive, presented a petition to the Commission. George Weigle, NOrthern Way, spoke about two billboards Greenbriar has on Northern Way and asked that Greenbriar be told to relocate them onto Greenbriar property. Gene Dorman, Northern Way, inquired about the Imara lawsuit appeal. General Agenda: Public Hearing for Ord. No. 326-east 200 ft. of Lots 17 and 18, Springs Hammock Replat, according to the plat thereof as recorded in P. B. 7, Pg. 96, P.R. of Seminole Co.,FL etc. (Dittmer) Second Reading: Due to changes in the law, the ordinance will be on the Agenda for the next meeting for first reading. Regular Meeting, City Commission, Feb. 10, 1986 Page 2 85-86-10 . City Manager Richard Rozansky: Acceptance of Audit Report 1984-85: Motion was made by Commissioner Trencher to accept the 1984-85 Audit Report. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Resolution No. 531, authorizing the execution of the traffic signal agreement between the State of Florida Dept. of Transportation and the City, etc.; Agreement-Signal Maintenance-D.O.T.; Agreement-Signal Maintenance-Winter Springs/Seminole County: Motion was made by Commissioner HOffmann to adopt REsolution No. 531 and to include Agreement-Signal Maintenance, D.O.T. and Agreement-Signal Maintenance Winter Springs/ Seminole County. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Bid recommendation (CPH) Radial Partition Wall-W.S. Water & Sewer: On Friday, Jan. 24, 1986 the bid opening for the radial partition wall was held. Two bids were received, one from C.E.M. Enterprises in the amount of $39,257.00 and one from W.E.D. Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $63,800.00. Mr. Terry Zaudtke, engineer, recommended we do not accept the bids as they are not acceptable because they are too high. . Reports: Manager Rozansky recommended Mayor Torcaso appoint a committee to review our sign ordinance. A Workshop meeting was called for Feb.17th to review our fee resolution and discuss fees for the Recreation Department. Manager Rozansky also reported that Mary Wilson has been assigned as our Personnel Relations Coordinator. The budget revision will be held in March. Manager Rozansky discussed the problems with the building. Attorney Kruppenbacher distributed an ordinance for the Commission's review regarding the interactions of the Mayor, City Commission and City Manager. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Review of City Manager (Position/Charter Revision): Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler that this Commission establish a Charter Revision Commission with each Commissioner appointing one person to the Committee and the Mayor appointing two people to the Committee. Motion as restated by the Mayor to place the item on the Agenda, seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to establish a Charter Revision Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, no; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, no; Commissioner Jacobs, no; motion failed. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler that the position of City Manager and Department Heads be reviewed annually on a point grade system to be set up by this Commission. Motion failed for lack of a second. . . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Feb. 10, 1986 Page 3 85-86-10 Commissioner Kaehler asked for a memo showing how much money was received by the City for subdivision waivers for this year and last year. Commissioner Kaehler said she is still getting complaints about speeders on South Edgemon Avenue. Commissioner Kaehler asked for a status report on the drainage problem in Hacienda Village. City Engineer Leonard Kozlov gave a report on the situation between the Jacobson property and Hacienda Village. Commissioner Kaehler asked the City Manager why Mr. Cowell's rebuttal was not included in the information packet which was given to all the Commissioners. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann spoke about rearranging the Commission input at each meeting. Commissioner Hoffmann attended the Finance and Taxation Committee meeting in Tallahassee and they have asked the legislature to provide avenues for revenue due to the proposed termination of Federal Revenue Sharing. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes said he attended the CALNO meeting on January 29 which was held to discuss the gas tax. The Cities in attendance voted unanimously to let the County have 63.6% and the Cities 36.4%. There was a 7-1 vote in favor of the five year floating formula with Longwood the only dissenting vote. When it came to the voting on how it should be apportioned, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Sanford and the County felt it should be based on 100% of the transportation funds expended, the other cities wanted to have a split based on transportation, population, budget, etc. Commissioner Kulbes said that when the Governor's Cabinet looks at that vote and finds that the majority of the Cities in Seminole County want the 100% for transporta- tion funded, they will approve that and we will get an interlocal ag~eement. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: No report. Commission Seat V - Martin Trencher: No report. Mayor's Office: Resolution No. 532, adopting English as official language,etc.: Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to adopt Resolution No. 532. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Mr. Dougherty, Oak Forest, asked for a light at Trotwood Boulevard. Mr. Larry Cerra, Blue Spruce Court, spoke about a Charter Revision. Mr. Jim Hartman spoke in support of the City Manager. Mrs. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, asked about a light at Moss Road. Mrs. Leanne Grove spoke about the need for more street lights on S.R. 434. Mayor Torcaso announced that February2lst will be the opening of the Civic Center. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, February 10, 1986 Page 4 Meeting was adjourned 9:35 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: V Y~.MAYOR HN V. TORCASO . . ;5-86-10