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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 10 09 City Commission Regular Minutes 1989-90-1 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS OCTOBER 9, 1989 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Leanne M. Grove at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call: Mayor Leanne M. Grove, present Deputy Mayor Philip A. Kulbes, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Arthur Hoffmann, present William A. Jacobs, present Paul P. Partyka, present For the invocation Commissioner Hoffmann asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Deputy Mayor Philip A. Kulbes. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes for approval of the minutes of September 25, 1989. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, absent; motion carried. Public Input: Gene Dorman, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board, said the Planning & Zoning Board is in the process of the development of the Comprehensive Land Plan, and because of the need for citizen input, he asked the Commission how citizens are appointed to committees. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about the drainage problem with Mt. Greenwood. She said the County is now involved with the problem and is supposed to send a letter to the City. She also spoke about a traffic problem at the Winter Springs Elementary School. Chester Stefan introduced himself to the Commission. He said he works for the Mitchell Company and they have entered into a contract with Hooker Homes to purchase the condominium site on Winter Springs Boulevard located near the Country Club. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to put the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board on the Agenda to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested Attorney Clay Parker, the City Planner Jacqueline Koch and Planning & Zoning Board Chairman Gene Dorman get together. General Agenda Final Engineering Approval/Disapproval - Parcel 90: Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, said the comments from all Department Heads have been distributed. Glen Marvin from Gulfstream and Brian Austin, the engineer of record, were present. Commissioner Partyka asked about the areas to be filled and if the fill would be compatible with the current soil so there are no drainage problems. Regular Meeting, City Commission, Oct. 9, 1989 Page 2 1989-90-1 City Engineer Kozlov explained the type of material should be structurally sound to support a building and have proper drainage. Commissioner Hoffmann asked about the relocating of power poles and Commissioner Kaehler asked if all the concerns of Staff have been taken care of. Mr. LeBlanc said the Staff concerns have been taken care of. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs for approval of final engineering of Parcel 90. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Lighting Plan Approval/Disapproval-Country Club: Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, explained that when the Commission approved the building of the Country Club, the Commission reserved the right to approve the lighting plan because there were questions of safety. They were allowed to build but could not get a certificate of occupancy until the lighting plan was approved. The plan has now been reviewed by the Building Official and he has no problems with it. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the lighting plan as presented for the Country Club. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commisisoner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Annexation of Pt. Lot 147, Blk. D, Mitchell Survey of Levy Grant, PB I, Pg. 5 - 2~ acres adjacent to Dunmar Estates, fronting Tusca Trail (Brodfuhrer): The City Planner, Jacqueline Koch, explained the request is for a 2~ acre parcel that is directly adjacent to Dunmar Estates. The main question involved is access especially for public services. The property is on a private road, Tusca Trail. Both Police and Fire Chiefs have indicated they would have no problem. The County's Land Use is Suburban Estates, this property would be brought in as Rural Residential. This is just to start the process and have an ordinance written and set the public hearing. Commission was in agreement to have an ordinance for first reading for the next meeting. Appointments/Reappointments to Code Enforcement Board - Bob Gray and John Langelotti: Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to reappoint Bob Gray and John Langelotti to the Code Enforcement Board for a new term. Seconded by Commissioner Partyka. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. City Manager Richard Rozanksy: I. Mt. Greenwood/Violation of Arbor Ordinance: Mr. Gil Artman, Public Works Director, and Phil Wallis, of Amerifirst, were present. The trees were taken down in Unit 5 of the Mt. Greenwood Planned Unit Development, and Mr. Artman concluded that one and possibly two other trees could have been saved. Mr. Wallis read his letter to Mr. Rozansky in reference to this action. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler that we have a hearing at the next meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Regular Meeting, City Commission, Oct. 9, 1989 Page 3 1989-90-1 Partyka, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher said at the next meeting the Commission will determine whether or not the ordinance has been violated, the extent of the violation, and if there has been a violation, what penalty if any should be imposed. Job Descriptions/Evaluation: A Workshop Meeting was called for October 30, 1989. Property Acquisition - 10 acres (Effluent Disposal Site): Manager Rozansky said he contacted Mr. Chancellor of Florida Land Company and told him the offer was being withdrawn. The soils report concluded the disposal capacity of this tract, using spray irrigation, would be 40,000 to 50,000 gallons per day. An earlier estimate had been 75,000 gallons per day. Attorney Kruppenbacher reported that he and Manager Rozansky went to the impact fee Hearing before Judge Leffler. He said he raised to Judge Leffler from a purely procedural standpoint under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure the County's motion was improperly filed. Judge Leffler said that was correct, and he said this case is over with. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he would have a report at the next meeting. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes reported on Thursday, Oct. 5, 1989, the Bid Opening was held for the Senior Center. There were 6 bidders, and the bids ranged from a high of $193,000 qualified by the statement if demucking is not required, the cost would be $17S,000 to a low of $164,068.00. Discussion followed. Attorney Kruppenbacher suggested the City Manager analyze the bids, and he would get with him and give the Commission a report. Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs noted that the telephone listed for him in the"Tuscawilla Today" paper was incorrect. Commission Seat V - Paul P. Partyka: Commissioner Partyka commented for the record, that lately there has been a lot of fights, and lack of class. He suggested that everyone try to be patient and use common courtesy. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: No report. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann Commissioner Hoffmann reported he attended a meeting of the Expressway Authority last week. They have come up with a plan whereby the Expressway Authority may be able to get part of the road built from CR 426 to US 17/92 with a minimum of fifteen to eighteen million dollars of finance help from the State. It remains to be seen when the Legisla- ture meets on the transportation issue just what they will direct. Another item, the engineers said because of finding several layers of muck at the area of Winter Springs Boulevard where the Expressway would pass over, the bridges, instead of having one or two spans, would have to have at least five spans, which is going to increase the cost. Regular Meeting, City Commission, Oct. 9, 1989 Page 4 1989-90-1 Mayor's Office: Mayor Grove said she has reserved November II, 1989 at the Civic Center for the second annual Appreciation Dinner for all the Boards, and she hopes all Commission will be there. Meeting was adjourned 9:35 p. m. Respectfully submitted, /J04/-I r J;~ib;v Mary T~. Norton, City Clerk Approved: