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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 11 08 City Commission Regular Minutes . . . 93- 94-3A AMENDED REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS NOVEMBER 8, 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 City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Don Jonas, present John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present Cindy Kaehler, present The Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405 presented new flags to the City. This was their annual presentation of flags to the City. The invocation was given by Commissioner Terri Donnelly. Approval of minutes of Oct. 25, 1993: there were no additions or corrections; the minutes stand approved as submitted. Public Comment: Richard Denny, Pebble Beach Circle West, thanked the City for the Appreciation Dinner given for all the Boards. He spoke about the annual Holiday decorating contest to be held by the BOWS Board. Isabella Laub, Blue Spruce Court, was concerned when she heard the Winter Springs Police are not allowed to put more than 50 miles a shift on their cruisers. She said if she is wrong she would like to be corrected. Ray Laub, Blue Spruce Court, refuted a statement made by a Commissioner in reference to the common areas of Tuscawilla. General Agenda: Request of Sullivan Properties: Attorney Mike Jones explained that Sullivan Properties would like to seek the agricultural exemption on the property on SR 434 with the commercial classification in the PUD. Since its inception the use has been agricultural until RTC took it over a couple years ago and they did not apply for the agricultural exemption. Attorney Kruppenbacher asked Attorney Jones that he is in no way interpreting that if the Commission should say we do not interpret this to be a breach of the Agreement, that you are in no way interpreting it as authorization to proceed with any form of activity on the property. Attorney Jones answered none other than the planting of the trees-agricultural uses. The Commission deemed there was no action to be taken because they did not perceive the notice that they were giving to be a breach of the agreement that had been reached. . . . 93-94-3 REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS _NOVEMBER 8, 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 City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Don Jonas, present John Langellotti, present Terri Donnelly, present Cindy Kaehler, present The Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405 presented new flags to the City. This was their annual presentation of flags to the City. The invocation was given by Commissioner Terri Donnelly. Approval of minutes of Oct. 25, 1993: There were no additions or corrections; the minutes stand approved as submitted. Public Comment: Richard Denny, Pebble Beach Circle West, thanked the City for the Appreciation Dinner given for all the Boards. He spoke about the annual Holiday decorating contest to be held by the BOWS Board. Isabella Laub, Blue Spruce Court, was concerned when she heard the Winter Springs Police are not allowed to put more than 50 miles a shift on their cruisers. She said if she is wrong she would like to be corrected. Ray Laub, Blue Spruce Court, refuted a statement made by a Commissioner in reference to the common areas of Tuscawilla. General Agenda: Request of Sullivan Properties: Attorney Mike Jones explained that Sullivan Properties would like to seek the agricultural exemption on the property on SR 434 with the commercial classification in the PUD. Since its inception the use has been agricultural until RTC took it over a couple years ago and they did not apply for the agricultural exemption. Attorney Kruppenbacher asked Attorney Jones that he is in no way interpreting that if the Commission should say we do not interpret this to be a breach of the Agreement, that you are in no way interpreting it as authorization to proceed with any form of activity on the property. Attorney Jones answered none other than the planting of the trees-agricultural uses. The consensus of the Commission was they have no objection to Sullivan Properties filing an agricultural exemption. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Monday, November 8, 1993 Page 2 93-94-3 Approval of Firefighters Contract: Attorney Kruppenbacher explained there are four items which differ in the contract this year from last year. They are the shift swaps which would now permit employees to swap shifts in conjunction with their vacation in lieu of vacation. Art. 12 working in or out of a higher classification which provides that if an employee is requested and directed to work in a higher classification for three or more complete shifts then they would receive compensation of $10.00 per shift. Art. 15 is vacation leave which requires that a full shift be taken off; Art. 39 on wages would provide a 3% increase. Attorney Kruppenbacher said the firefighters were professional and quite cooperative in trying to do what was best and understanding the needs of the management of this City. Motion was made by Commissioner Torcaso to approve the Firefighters Contract. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jonas, aye; Commissioner Langellotti, aye; Commissioner Donnelly, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Highland Lake Phase I-Approval to record Plat and Covenants: Don LeBlanc, Land Development Coordinator, explained this is the first phase of the subdivision that is being built at the end of MacGregor Road in the Highlands. At this time Mr. DiMarco is working on getting a Letter of Credit from the bank, and it is to be ready on Thursday. Mr. LeBlanc asked the Commission approve with the con- tingency that it not be recorded until such time that we get the Letter of Credit, or to disapprove the project whichever they desire. Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler for approval of the Plat and Covenants for Highlands Lake with the understanding that there will be a Letter of Credit before it is officially platted and approved. 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. Opening of Vistawilla Drive/Plat Recording and Bond Acceptance: Attorney Kruppenbacher explained the developer tended the final calculations that their consultant estimated regarding the credit for traffic impact fees for Vistawilla Drive. Based upon the figures that were tended by their consultant compared with the initial figures that the City had, there was a difference of some $500,000. A meeting will be held to have this reconciled. Paul Partyka, Oswego Court, spoke about the speed humps and the money that was given by the developer to construct them. Commissioner Kaehler said as soon as they start building and the certificates of occupancy are issued, the speed bumps need to be in. The Land Development Coordinator explained the developer gave the City the money to be used for whatever they wanted to use it for because at the time there were liability suits going on because of the bumps. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Monday, NOv. 8, 1993 Page 3 93-94-3 Contract with Cody & Associates~Approval/Disapproval: Attorney Kruppenbacher explained this is a request for the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to expend up to $10,000 for the engagement of Cody & Associates to do a comprehensive study of the employee benefits. Attorney Kruppenbacher is to check to see if it is necessary to go out for bid, and this will be brought back to the Commission. Mayor Kulbes called a Workshop Meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Amendments for November 15, 1993, at 7:00 p. m. Commission Seat IV - Terri Donnelly: No report. Commission Seat V - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler asked Attorney Kruppenbacher about the legal interpretation for her question on Ord. No. 552 that she had on Oct. 25, 1993. Attorney Kruppenbacher said the ordinance should be covered at the Nov. 15th Workshop and Attorney Bricklemyer is to be prepared to discuss it. Commission Seat I - John V. Torcaso: Commissioner Torcaso reminded everyone to attend the Holiday Parade on November 21, 1993. . Commission Seat II - Don Jonas: No report. Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: Commissioner Langellotti asked if the money that is being collected for the stormwater system could be used for sweeping the streets. Manager Govoruhk will check into it. Mayor's Office: Election Results: Cityof<Wfnter Springs Municipal Election held on November 2, 1993 Results are as follows: Mayor: John F. Bush Paul P. Partyka 1330 1214 52.3% 47.7% Commissioner District 2: John L. Ferring Don Jonas 1572 957 62.2% 37.8% Charter Amendment: Yes No Term Limitations: 2009 377 84.2% 15.8% Mayor Kulbes announced the Swearing In Ceremony will be held on Monday, December 6, 1993 at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Kulbes spoke about getting the maps distributed. A recommendation was made . that the maps be given to the Homeowners Associations so they can be distributed. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Monday, Nov. 8, 1993 Page 4 93-94-3 Mayor Ku1bes asked the City Manager to look into getting new microphones as people have been complaining they can not hear the commissioners. Mayor Ku1bes talked about a telephone call he received regarding the latest Winter Springs Bu11etin.~ Meeting was adjourned 8:45 p. m. Approved: Respectfully submitted, ~r:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk