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Home My WebLink About1993 10 25 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 93-94-2 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1993 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Philip A. Kulbes at 7:30 p.m. Roll Call: Mayor Philip A. Kulbes, present Deputy Mayor John V. Torcaso, present City Manager John Govoruhk, present Ctty Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Don Jonas, present John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present Cindy Kaehler, present For the invocation Commissioner Jonas asked for a moment of silent prayer and to include Mrs. Langellotti in their prayers. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Terri Donnelly. Approval of minutes of October 11, 1993: There were no additions or corrections, the minutes stand approved as submitted. There was no public comment. General Agenda: Harold Scott, Swan Street, spoke about cablevision. He talked about the non- exclusive franchise and the dual fees people would be paying if another cable company came into the City. Public Hearing for Resolution No. 720 pursuant to Sec. 197.3632(30)(a) F.S. stating the intent of the City to utilize the uniform method for the levy, collection, and enforcement of non ad-valorem assessments levied pursuant to the provisiions of Ord. No. 545, etc. (Country Club Village Streetlight Maintenance District): Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 720 by title only. Mayor Kulbes recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. Gene Lein, Winged Foot Circle West, spoke for the resolution. No one spoke against the Resolution. Mayor Kulbes closed:,the Public Hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to adopt Resolution No. 720. Seconded by Commissioner Jonas. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; motion carried. Georgetowne Unit III-Recordation of Plat and Amendments: Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to approve the recordation of plats and amendments on Georgetowne Unit III. Seconded by Commissioner Donnelly. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. First Reading of Ord. No. 552, amendment to Ord. No. 534 (Vested Rights, etc.): Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; motion carried. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, October 25, 1993 Page 2 93-94-2 Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 552 by title only on first reading. In discussion of Ord. No. 552, Commissioner Kaehler asked what this will do if some- one else has a large parcel, they have vested rights with this kind of a set up and they do something that would put in jeopardy their vested rights. Do we really want to go ahead and say o.k. they violated their vested rights, but all of these other people around them will keep their vested rights. Are we putting in jeopardy people that are living around this? Attorney Kruppenbacher said between now and the second reading he will clarify whether there are any policy implications. First Reading of Ord. No. 547, creating a New Chapter of "Code Enforcement Citations", etc. : Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to read Ord. No. 547 by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 547 by title only on first reading. . City Manager's Contract: Attorney Kruppenbacher said the Comm~ssioners have in front of them the City Manager's employment agreement. Changes are as follows: on Page 3, second line down refers to a 60-day severance if there is a termination. Attorney Kruppenbacher said according to our Charter, that needs to be changed to 30 days; on Page 4, Sec. 5" salary was left blank last time. The City Manager's salary as current is $59,111 plus the 3% addition that went into effect on October 1. Whatever that total figure is would be filled in on Sec. 5. Attorney Kruppenbacher explained on page 5 the automobile provision has been revised to provide that the City Manager is permitted to use the automobile only when he is performing his duties for the City and going to and from his residence to work. On Page 6, effective coverage, if the Commission wants to make it effective October 1 1993 on page 8, paragraph c at the very bottom; in light of the Charter that would be better changing that 60 days to 30 days on page 9. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to approve this contract back to October 1, 1993, including all the changes and amendments. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. In discussion, Commissioner Kaehler noted there was also a 60 day notice in Paragraph C which is to be changed to 30 days. Attorney Kruppenbacher stated included in the motion would be direction that that figure as calculated by the Finance Director according to the records be included, and the Finance Director is to provide a memo to the Commissioners and the City Manager that says this is what the accrued benefit is as of October 1, 1993, and there are no other benefits entitled. That way a year or two from now we will not have that issue. Attorney Kruppenbacher said if there is an issue with that one provision, the Commission shall have the right at the next meeting to revisit that particular issue. . Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, October 25, 1993 Page 3 93-94-2 Attorney Kruppenbacher reported the Commissioners were given the contract between the City and the Winter Springs Professional Firefighters Association, Local 3296, for their review, and this will be on the agenda for the next meeting for ratifica- tion. The; opening of Vistawilla is to be on the agenda for the next meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Jonas to put the item of the Henigar & Ray contract on the agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to authorize the City Manager to proceed with Henigar & Ray with the Land Development Regulations, not to exceed $20,000. Seconded by Commissioner Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, no; motion carried. City Manager John Govoruhk: Monthly reports have been distributed. Manager Govoruhk said for record purposes, that Captain Sexton is being designated as the acting chief of police for all record purposes. Manager Govoruhk said he would be working with Diane Kramer of the School Board in sending a letter to DOT to look at S.R. 4l9-S.R. 434 to Tuscawilla Road. Commission Seat III-John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti asked the City Manager to instruct our Board members on what their duties are. Commission Seat IV - Terri Donnelly: Commissioner Donnelly commended our Recreation Department. Commission Seat V - Cindy Kaehler: No report. Commission Seat I - John V. Torcaso: Commissioner Torcaso congratulated DAve McLeod as the new Chairman of the Planning and Zoning board. He thanked Kathleen Reilley for having the Meet the Candidates Night. He said he received a letter from the BOWS Board regarding their reimbursement money. Commission Seat II - Don Jonas: Commissioner Jonas spoke about the position of police chief. Mayor's Office: Mayor Kulbes said we need a volunteer for the Citizens Advisory Board for the Transportation Impact Fee Committee. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, October 25, 1993 Page 4 93-94-2 Meeting was adjourned 9:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Ap YOR