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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1996 02 26 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 26, 1996 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor John F. Bush at 7:30 p.m. For the invocation Mayor Bush asked for a moment of silent prayer. ROLL CALL: COMMISSIONERS: Mayor John F. Bush, present Larry Conniff, present Deputy Mayor John Ferring, present John Langellotti, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present Cindy Gennell, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, absent David McLeod, present Attorney Chris Groves, present (sitting in for Attorney Kruppenbacher) Approval of Minutes of February 12. 1996: Mayor Bush asked ifthere were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 1996. There were no additions or corrections to the Amended Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 12, 1996. Minutes stand approved as presented. Presentation by Rotary Club to the City of Winter Springs: Mr. Owen Bailey, Co-Chairman of the Winter Springs Art Festival, introduced Ms. Elaine Gall, Co- Chairman of the Winter Springs Art Festival and the President of the Rotary Club Mr. Tim Seibert. Mr. Owen Bailey gave the Mayor and Commission an up-date on the past Art Festival. Mr. Bailey thanked the City and Don Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director for his help during the Art Festival. Mr. Bailey and Ms. Gall presented Mayor Bush a framed, signed, numbered poster from the 1995 Art Festival to the City. Mayor Bush thanked the Winter Springs Rotary Club. Mr. Mel Glickman, 703 Aberdeen Court, Highlands Homeowners Board of Directors, spoke regarding an on-going problem with a slope at Cypress Club behind buildings 4 and 5. Mr. Glickman gave the Mayor and Commission a report regarding the problem. Manager McLemore stated that he has had extensive discussions about this with Staff and said he will not offer a recommendation until he has talked with the Homeowners, and a meeting is set for Wednesday (2-28-96). Mr. Robert King, 2211 Black Hammock, spoke regarding the Compo Plan and the Battle Ridge Development. CONSENT AGENDA Public W orks/Utility Department A Requesting Authorization to Execute Amendment 48 for Engineering Services - East and West Water Systems Combined with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. Rp.gJll~r Mppting (,ity ('nmmiqqinn Fphm~ry ?n, lQQn Q,\_Qn_ 1 0 P~gP ? B. Requesting Emergency Authorization to Execute Amendment 49 for Engineering Services - Hayes Road Bridge Replacement and Roadway/Drainage Improvements with Conklin, Porter & Holmes Engineers, Inc. Parks and Recreation Department C. Requesting the Authorization the Implementation of the Seminole County "Chain Gang" work program. City Manager D. Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the City Pension Plan: Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner GenneU. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Conniff declared a conflict of interest on one of the items on the Consent Agenda and declined to vote. Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA Public W orks/Utility Department A. Intent to issue a Notice to Proceed for the Emergency Power Improvements Project. General Services Department B. Site Plan for Duncan Realty - Development along State Road 434. C. Conceptual Plan for the Oaks Subdivision - property located at the intersection of Edgemon Avenue and State Road 419. Parks and Recreation Department D. Request review of information presented regarding Fencing Projects. Finance Department E. Proposed Budget Calendar for FY 96-97: Motion was made by Commissioner GenneU to approve the Informational Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Ferrlng: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: abstain. Motion passes. Manger McLemore said as he mentioned in a memorandum to the Mayor and Commission he would like to place a memorandum in the public record on this and read that into the record (which is hereby made a part of the record and attached thereto). Mayor Bush said the Manager is asking specifically that the Commission authorize Mr. McLemore to appoint a steering committee as he indicated. Discussion. Commissioner Conniff asked if consideration was given to the inter-governmental coordination, and ask someone from the City of Oviedo to sit on the steering committee. Manager McLemore said he didn't have a problem with that. Motion was made by Commissioner ConnitT to authorize the City Manager to appoint a steering committee subject to approval of agenda items A, B, C and D. Seconded by Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 3 Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye~ Commissioner Gennell: aye~ Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye. Motion passes. REGULAR AGENDA A. Requesting the transmittal of the Battle Ridge Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review. Tom Grimms, Community Development Coordinator, gave a presentation on the Battle Ridge Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Grimms said the purpose of this agenda item is two- fold, 1) To develop and independently objectively derived base of information to assist the City to determine if the proposed amendment could be found to be in compliance with the City's annexation policies, Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. 2) Iffound to be in compliance, to assist the City in determining the advisability or disapproving annexation. Mr. Grimms stated the law and public policies applicable to this matter. Mr. Grimms said that throughout this procedure process the Staff has been mindful of the peoples concerns. Mr. Grimms stated the issues and answered the issues that were a concern of the citizens and property owners surrounding the project. Mr. Grimms said the Staff recommendation is: Based on the findings discussed, it is recommended the City Commission consider approving the request by Gray, Harris & Robinson, (representing the Battle Ridge property owner) for transmittal of the Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs and other State agencies in accordance with 163.3184 Florida Statutes and Section 15-30 of the City Code, for the purpose of a) Receiving an independently objectively derived base of information to assist the City to determine if the proposed amendment could be found to be in compliance with the City's annexation policies, Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. B) To assist the City in determining the advisability of approving or disapproving annexation. Mr. Grimms stated that approval of this recommendation will not create an obligation on the part of the City to take any further action regarding this proposal, nor does it create any right on behalf of the applicant to require action by the City. Commissioner Ferring asked Mr. Grimms to go over some of the goals, objectives and policies that he had listed in his report for the benefit of the people that are in the audience. Mr. Grimms gave a brief description of the goals, objectives and policies that were mentioned in his report. Attorney Fred Leonhardt, representing the property owners of the applicant for Battle Ridge, introduced himself and Jim Allen, Michael Meyers, and from CCL Engineers Joe Cole, and their environmental consultant Dr. Michael Dennis. Mr. Leonhardt said they are ready to proceed with the City in the study of the impact of the Compo Plan request which is initiated by the transmittal. Mr. Leonhardt also stated that they are willing to participate in the Task Force and will lend the capabilities of their experts to work with the City Staifand the others on the Task Force to move this process along. Mr. Leonhardt said we concur in the observation that the transmittal does not give us any rights at all. The transmittal is the beginning of a study and by definition transmittal will cause this application to go forward and be submitted to a variety of agencies and local governments, with an opportunity Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 4 for input and comment and ultimately would come back with a comprehensive report that would provide data, raise questions and answer questions and at the conclusion of that process, the City reserves the right to reject the application, approve the application or ask us to consider amending what we are applying for. This is a voluntary annexation, we seek to be part of the City and we think that the study is an important and essential part of the process. Mr. Leonhardt said this is a different application then the one that was submitted to Seminole County, this new and different application deserves to go forward and analyzed in view of the City's plans and policies and regulations. Mr. Leonhardt said the Battle Ridge property is approximately 300 acres, we will learn through the study that 15-20 percent of this property is going to be developable. The only land use that we would be seeking within that area would be for single family homes. It is our hope to build a small up-scale residential community, it is our intention to have the remaining acreage of the property dedicated to the City which we will expect will assure the permanent protection of this important property for environmental purposes and create a natural amenity and public ownership that would remain untouched. Mr. Leonhardt said it is also their intention, if we go forward, to have a Homeowners Association that we think would also wind up being very important citizens of the community and "watch dogs" of the environment in the neighborhood. Mr. Leonhardt stated that they are not connected in any way in ownership or by agreement of any type with the other three applications, this application stands on it's own. Mayor Bush said before the Commission hears the public comment on this item, he would like to apologize to the Van Epps and Mr. Amato about not having the public input on their issue before. Mr. Grey Wilson, 1330 MacTavandash Dr., spoke regarding the Battle Ridge project and said his neighborhood McKinley's Mill, is near the proposed project and said that the residents of McKinley's Mill would like to be part of the process. Mr. Wilson also said the concern of his neighborhood are: traffic cut-through traffic and said their Homeowners Assoc. contacted the City in November and have not been contacted; also the inconsistencies of with inter-local governmental policies within Winter Springs Compo Plan., the required completed analysis of adjacent land use in not on file for public review, no record of demonstration for capital improvement elements in the file for public review, and is it financially feasible to extend the water and sewer lines for the City - no study appeared in the file for public review; no receipt or mention of payment received by the applicant for the fee for annexation - the public wishes to know if it was paid or if any special treatment given or partial fees waived; what is the land use designation in Winter Springs - is it gross or net. Governmental boundary offers our community no protection from the impact of this issue. Mr. Wilson closed by requesting not to transmit this to DCA. Manger McLemore said he feels that all the issues were addressed in the written docqment to the Commission except the fee issue and the gross or net issue. Manager McLemore said the City has adopted a resolution that waives fees for annexation applications and it is our opinion that is not involved in this point and time in the process. In regards to fees relative to the application for DCA, Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 5 all those fees have been paid as required. On the cut-through issue, we know from the record that that is an issue and it is one that the City is anxious to talk to the residents of McKinley's Mill about and try to work with regarding that issue. Mr. Grimms stated that the City's Compo Plan speaks in terms of gross density, whereas, the County Compo Plan speaks in terms of net density. Even though the City's talks in terms of gross density, the fact ofthe matter is that you have to figure and factor in the right-of-way, retention basins, and buffers so that would effectively reduce the total number of lots that the developer will be allowed to build on. Heather Hupp, 1106 New Castle Ln., read a letter into the record. (which is hereby made a part of the record and attached hereto) Tony Matthews, Seminole County Comprehensive Planning Division, stated that the County provided the Commission with a letter last November, that went to the Local Planning Agency, at that hearing spoke regarding this item. We also provided the City copies of the small area study, in addition to that there was a document that addressed public comment that had been received during the small area study process. Mr. Matthews said he has been directed by the Board of County Commissioners to be present tonight to specifically state and restate the County's position on this amendment. With respect to the history on Battle Ridge, it is true the County had look at the item for a couple of years, the application was initially filed in 1993, it was placed in the County's large scale amendment cycles and the request was for low density residential, medium density multi-family and a small commercial portion. It was an amendment to planned development land use with an accompany PUD rezoning. In January 1994, the Board of County Commissioners transmitted that request to DCA and DCA objected to that amendment siting several reasons, environmental, transportation, land use and others. When it came time to adopt the amendment in June 1994, in lieu of adopting the amendment, the County Commission directed Staff to prepare the small area study. The study was to look at three categories: the appropriateness of the County's Compo Plan for that property (the property was designated prior to the study being completed as Rural-l 0, one unit per 10 acres); we were also asked to look into urban rural boundary, where one might exist for the purpose protecting the rural area in Seminole County; and also to look at transitioning of land uses to further protect the rural area. The study was directed by the Commission in response to two issues: 1) the objection by DCA, 2) the recognition and acknowledgment by the County that the City of Winter Springs had an interest in potentially annexing this property and the City of Winter Springs had the willingness and ability to provide the services that would be needed to bring it into an urban area. Mr. Matthews said regarding the small area study, there were five community meetings over a several month span and also had public hearings by the Local Planning Agency of the County as well as the County Commission. The ultimate land use (which the County Commission approved) on Battle Ridge is what we call Suburban Estates (County) and that is one dwelling unit per acre; it is similar to the City's Rustic Residential. Mr. Mathews said in conclusion, the County knows of no events that has changed since they adopted the Suburban Estates land use on the property that would change our recommendation, consistent with the letter that was sent in November, our finding and belief is that the proposal you have before you now would be not in keeping with the rural character of this part of Seminole County and we would recommend that the City supports your Local Planning Agency which has recommend that this Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 6 amendment not be approved, the small area study recommends Suburban Estates on the property as well as the community input. If you decide to transmit a land use amendment, we would recommend that you transmit an amendment which would not be greater than one unit per acre on this property and in addition to the properties that will be brought up on this agenda. Mayor Bush asked why did the County transmit this proposal then if they were not in agreement with it. Mr. Mathews said the amendment which was transmitted by the County Commissioners was for the request as mentioned earlier that the applicant had requested which was planned development land use for those three designations. One thing that has occurred since the County's transmittal is the established the Rural Urban Boundary, which places the Battle Ridge property within that urban boundary. Commissioner Ferring asked Mr. Matthews ifhe personally recommend transmittal of this at the time. Mr. Matthews stated no, on December 21, 1993, the County Staff said they did not recommend the land use amendment and rezoning with several findings. Manager McLemore stated the City doesn't agree with Mr. Matthews' position and we have made our disagreements with his position in the report to the Commission. Jennifer King, 2211 Black Hammock Rd., said the reason why Seminole County revisited the issue is because the people stood up to the County Commissioners and said we didn't like the idea they are sending this and asked if we could talk about it and then the County was kind enough to do that with the small area study. The main issue is whether to annex, opening the door to more intense development than our community and land can bear. We believe in the Black Hammock that the County acted wisely in the one dwelling unit per acre and that was an acceptable compromise. Ms. King gave the Commission two examples of a compatible development that was created in concert with the surrounding environment and community. Ms. King said she believes that one dwelling unit per acre on the Battle Ridge property and Minter, Carroll and Weaver property is acceptable in her eyes, any more than that she feels is too intense. Ms. King thanked Manager McLemore for establishing the task force and letting the people have a say, if the Commission votes to approve this, then I would challenge you as elected officials, Mr. Harling and the land owners, to let go of these outdated ideas of paving every inch mentality, work with us, create a community we can all live in. Mayor Bush asked if talking about densities is premature at this time. Manager McLemore said what the City has to do is establish the findings if the Commission wants to go forward with the transmittal and not argue the details of the project and we have made a series offindings so when DCA reviews this they can see the logic upon which we are submitting, and they are worthy of remark. This is going to be an open ended process, it is very possible we may come back and recommend one unit per acre, I don't' know, but it will be an honest process, this is a decision to try to shed additional light on this and not to make a decision that we are going to close discussion on this. Jim Logue, 3250 Stone St., President of the Black Hammock Homeowners Assoc., said his is here to ask the Commission to help preserve their investments. Mr. Logue said he opposes the idea of 3.7 (he said or whatever 3.? is proposed) lots per acre that is proposed. That is almost 20 times greater density than what is across the street where we live. It will not only affect us but everyone who lives around the area. Mr. Logue stated that he is asking the Commission to deny the request. Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 7 Mr. Logue said the homeowners would be happy to support one acre lots. Mayor Bush stated that he feels that the Commission is obligated for the sake of the City to look into this as much as we possibly can and thinks that is what the Manager and Staffhas proposed at this point. This Commission has tried to get low densities as much as possible within the law, and said he has no reason to think the Commission wouldn't continue that in any way. Valerie EI-Jamil, 1230 MacTavandash Dr., stated that Seminole County transmitted their plan amendment to DCA and DCA kicked it back and that's when the small area study was held; then Seminole County went to the developer with their recommendations and the developer chose to withdraw their application at that time. Ms. El-Jamil said regarding the traffic cut-through issues, she stated that she had a DOT report that recommends against any development on the Battle Ridge properties because the level of service on S.R. 434 will be an "F" with the existing conditions by the year 1997. Ms. EI-Jamil stated that she was participated in the Small Area Study and was not happy with the results of agreeing to one dwelling unit per acre but would live with that, the intent of the community is to have a transitional buffer zone. Ms. EI-Jamil also stated that she agrees with Mr. Grey Wilson that a representative from McKinley's Mill be on the City's committee. Hugh Harling, with Harling Locklin & Assoc., stated his comments are on items B, C and D; Mr. Harling stated that the Carroll's and Weaver's are present and said he has attended all the meetings that the County has had and said the only thing that is new information that the Commission hasn't heard is that the City already has a first response within the City to service DeLeon St. Mr. Harling said the majority of the area has been agricultural and rural and one of the things develop does do is improve the quality of water that eventually makes it's way into Lake Jesup by providing retention ponds, where agricultural pursuits generally run off insecticides and pesticides and fertilizers, so there is a positive aspect of improving the drainage in that area. Mr. Harling stated that they support the City Staff's recommendation and they will be glad to work with the City Staff as they move forward with this project. Mayor Bush called at 10 minutes recess at 9:25 p.m. Mayor Bush called the meeting back to order at 9:35 p.m. Tom McCord, 2310 Salt Creek Tr., stated that this "battle" will probably represent the end of our rural life style or a public affirmation of the City of Winter Springs intent to uphold it's Compo Plan and it's intent with Seminole County. I ask the City to support the citizens of Seminole County, the citizens of Winter Springs and Oviedo and the governments of Seminole County and Oviedo that both they and you (city) should reject this Compo Plan Amendment. We in Black Hammock support the idea of buffering our rural area. Mr. McCord also spoke about the drainage problems there would be on the Battle Ridge property unless the houses are elevated up. Peggy Powell, 1711 Stone St., said that the Attorney for the project stated that the Battle Ridge property was not connected to the other applicants (Minter, Carroll and Weaver), and said if this is passed will there be five little subdivisions or one big one. Ms. Powell also asked about the non buildable acres if that was a gift or would the City be charged for it. Ms. Powell also mentioned that the developers bought the property initially to haul fill dirt for 417. Ms. Powell said traffic is a main Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 8 Issue. Stanley Stevens, 377 Riverwoods Trail, Chuluota, spoke against the annexation of the Battle Ridge project. Commissioner McLeod mentioned that the City is accepting the wetland property within the Battle Ridge project, which is actually 200+ acres, which leaves 50 acres the developer will have to develop the property; the developer does not get credit for the 200+ acres to build on the 50 acres. Sandra Bogan, 2155 Stone St., stated that Lake Jesup drains nearly a third of Seminole County and what is done closer to the Lake has more of an impact on the people that already live in Oviedo and Winter Springs. Ms. Bogan pointed out that they drew a rural urban boundary and defined transitions zones, we saw those as two of the most powerful tools we had in protecting our rural area. We were told by Staff that if Battle Ridge was changed to Suburban Estates it would be hard to put Battle Ridge in the urban boundary, so we allowed Battle Ridge to be on the urban side of the rural boundary. Ms. Bogan said she doesn't feel comfortable that Winter Springs is going to protect the wetland area or the natural areas. Ms. Bogan mentioned that in a lot of the notes that she has review, she doesn't feel that there has been a lot of inter-governmental coordination with Winter Springs, she stated that it doesn't look like Winter Springs wants to get into good faith inter-governmental negotiations and if Winter Springs does, she hopes the City invites the public in. Art Hoffinann, 1436 Mr. Laurel Dr., spoke as the Chairman of the Land Planning Agency, and stated that at the November 9, 1995, the LP A heard it mentioned that we did not have a finding of fact, we did have a finding of fact and that was the LP A didn't have enough information and based on the information we had, it was decided (by a vote of 4-1) that the Commission not move it forward. Since that time the Staff has done a remarkable job in coming up with the details and information necessary for the Commission to make a reasonable decision. Mr. Hoffmann said the portion of the Battle Ridge property that can be developed (the northern point) is 800 feet from the Lake. Mr. Hoffinann said his last comment is with all the concerns and objections that were expressed here tonight certainly if you do send it on to DCA, if all these facts are true, they'll probably turn it down, it is important for the Commission what the objections might be and how you could adjust them to improve it and make the property worth being developed, so I would recommend that the Commission pass it on to DCA and get their recommendations and see how well our City Staff has done. Commissioner Ferring thanked the residents of the Black Hammock Assoc. and the residents of McKinley's Mill for taking their time to come and express their feelings. It's not without sensitivity that we have heard these comments and we under stand your dilemma. However, this City has to act on fact and if our Staffhas put together and the City Manager has recommended that these items be looked at and transmitted to DCA then I see no compelling reason why I shouldn't support the City Manager and hard work of the Staff on these items. Therefore, what we are doing tonight is not endorsing anything, we are not giving a commitment to the developers and not a commitment to the residents; what we are doing is find of fact and the finding of fact is what has been presented to us as a Commission is in compliance with our Compo Plan. If it turns out to be that they are not in compliance we will certainly have those items pointed out in the DCA ORC report. Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 9 Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to recommend the transmittal of the Large Scale Compo Plan amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs in respect to the Battle Ridge property in accordance with 163.3184 of the Florida Statutes and Section 15-30 of the City Code. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Commissioner McLeod said can the Commission add to the memorandum from the City Manager that McKinley's Mill gets included in the Steering Committee. It was the consensus of the Commission to include McKinley's Mill to be represented in the Steering Committee. B. Requesting transmittal of the Carroll Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review. Mr. Grimms said the issues with this item are essentially the same as the Battle Ridge item, they are requesting the same type of development and at the same density. Peggy Powell, 1711 Stone St., Oviedo, questioned the first response comment that was made during the other item and also stated that is one property goes high density then they all will and the Black Hammock won't be rural any more and said she feels threatened. Let's protect what we have. Mayor Bush said this Commission has always fought for low density in any residential property within the City limits and there is nothing to leave me to believe they will not pursue the same activity with this development as they would with any other. The Commission recognizes the concerns that the residents have presented, but we do have to work within the law. Commissioner Gennell said she believes all the property in the whole project will stand on it's own merits in the end and because it is so sensitive and so large and controversial that it bears looking into by a lot of people, and that is why she voted for it and will vote for all of them, she wants it looked into and scrutinized. I have a tremendous amount of confidence in our Staff the way it's developing here and in our City Manager and I would urge you to work with us and bear with us and let's see if we can't all come to something that will be mutually agreeable. Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring for transmittal of the Carroll Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye. Motion passes. C. Requesting transmittal of the Weaver Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review. Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to transmit the Weaver Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community AtTairs for review. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Mayor Bush asked if there was any member of the public who wished to speak on this item. There was no member of the public who wished to speak on this item. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 10 D. Requesting transmittal of the Minter Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community Affairs for review: Mayor Bush asked if there was any member of the public who wished to speak regarding this item. There was no member of the public who wished to speak on this item. Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to request transmittal of the Minter Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Florida Department of Community AtTairs for review. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher: 1) Ord. With regard to unsafe building procedures 2) Vested Rights issue: Attorney Groves asked if the two items under Attorney Kruppenbacher's seat be held to the meeting. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore: No report. Commissioner ConnitT recommend Robert Amato, 601 Aiton Rd. to be appointed to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Ferring to appoint Robert Amato to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Ferring: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye. Motion passes. Commission Seat I - Larry Conniff: Commissioner Conniff mentioned that at the Maitland Art Center there are a number of artists from Winter Springs and would like to have the City entertain the thought of hanging some of their paintings in City Hall; the artists do this on a loan basis and maybe the City Manager can look into that. Commissioner Conniff also mentioned that he has had six residents from Seminole Pines Mobile Home Park who complained about the difficulty getting in and out of their residence due to the construction and asked if there were anything that can be done regarding that problem. Mayor Bush asked Manager McLemore to look into the complaint from the residents of Seminole Pines. Mayor Bush said that the Manager will contact the Maitland Art Center to get in touch with the artists from Winter Springs to see if they would like to hang their paintings in City Hall on a loan basis. Commission Seat II - John Ferring: No Report. Regular Meeting City Commission February 26, 1996 95-96-10 Page 11 Commission Seat III - John Langellotti: No Report. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: No Report. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: Commissioner McLeod thanked the City Manager and Staff for the information provided to the Commission tonight and said he is looking forward to the same type of information in the future. Mayor's Office - John F. Bush: Mayor Bush complemented the City Manager and Don Wilson, Parks and Recreation Director, for the appearance of the Park at the opening day of Little League season. Mayor Bush mentioned that he and Commissioner Ferring attended and that he (Mayor) through out the first ball. Mayor Bush said there were 625 children, 51 teams. Mayor Bush also mentioned that he was glad to see in the Personnel report that the Fire Department and Police Department are up to Staff The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk APPROVED: ~ ~:YOR Respectfully Submitted