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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
MAY 19, 1997
The Special Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Deputy Mayor David McLeod
at 6:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present
Deputy Mayor David McLeod, present
City Manager Ronald McLemore, present
City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present
COMMISSIONERS:
Larry Conniff, present
Michael Blake, present
John Langellotti, present
Cindy Gennell, present
Attorney Kruppenbacher stated that Attorney Cacciabeve would like to address the Commission.
Attorney Cacciabeve stated that he requests a Closed Executive Session with the Commission
pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.011 regarding litigation pending for which he is representing the City
of Winter Springs. Those present at that meeting will be: Mayor Partyka, Commissioner Conniff,
Commissioner Blake, Commissioner Langellotti, Commissioner Gennell, Deputy Mayor McLeod,
Attorney Cacciabeve, Attorney Winders, Attorney Graves (all Attorneys from Carlton Fields), and
a Court Reporter. The Meeting should last no more than three hours. The purpose of this meeting
is to discuss the lawsuits one pending in Seminole County in which a settlement was reached and a
lawsuit from Hillsborough County - GATX case, cross claims by F.C.C.!, Mikes, Hamilton, and
Tuscawilla Land.
Discussion as to when the meeting will be held. It was the consensus of the Commission to hold the
Closed Executive Session on June 2, 1997 at 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC INPUT
Rick Fetty 105 Goldencrest, spoke regarding commercial vehicles on Vistawilla and at Howell Creek
Reserve.
Tom O'Connell, 1718 Seneca Blvd., First Vice President of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association,
spoke in objection to portions of the Traffic Circulation draft document (Workshop); objection on
the four laning of Winter Springs Boulevard to Northern Way and objection to traffic lights in the
PUD. Mr. O'Connell also complemented the Commission on the Town Center concept and the S.R.
434 Visioning Process.
Robert Miller, 679 Silvercreek Dr., asked for eight foot sidewalks along S.R. 434 and handed the
Clerk a petition asking for the eight foot sidewalks.
Mayor Partyka mentioned that Mr. Jim Mikes had asked to speak to the Commission at this meeting
but stated that Mr. Mikes is not present.
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REGULAR AGENDA
City Manager
A. Requesting the Commission authorize the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Seminole
County to coordinate the design and construction of road improvements necessary to build the Oak
Forest Wall, to coordinate the design and construction of the wall and to provide funding for said
services and perpetual maintenance. PURPOSE: to effectuate an interlocal agreement with the
County authorizing the County to coordinate the design and construction of improvements necessary
to construct the Oak Forest Wall and to provide funding for these services and the perpetual
maintenance of the wall:
Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to approve Agenda Item "A". Seconded by
Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Commissioner McLeod asked if the City Attorney had
reviewed the agreement. Attorney Kruppenbacher said he reviewed the agreement witll the
City Manager and he approved the agreement. Commissioner McLeod asked that the City
Attorney sign off on agreements. Vote: Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake:
aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye.
Motion passes.
Community Development Division
B. Requests the Commission to approve the First Reading for adoption of Ordinance No. 661
creating a "Town Center' Overlay Zoning District. PURPOSE: to request the Commission to
approve the First Reading of Ordinance No. 661 creating a "Town Center" Overlay Zoning district
that would include the lands outlined in the map attachment titled "Area of Proposed Town Center":
Manager McLemore gave his presentation. Manager McLemore stated that all the recommendations
the Commission gave at the last meeting are not in the document; it is before the Commission tonight
for first reading so it can be adopted as soon as possible. The document will be amended and will be
given to the Commission ahead oftime before the second reading for the Commissions review.
Motion was made by Commissioner ConnifTto approve the First Reading of Ord. No. 661 and
to read by title only. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner
Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner
McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye. Motion passes.
Commissioner Gennell brought to the Commission's attention about islands in parking lots.
Discussion.
Commissioner Gennell also discussed backlighting on awnings and neon lights in store windows.
Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to stop discussion and continue the meeting.
Seconded by Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Langellotti: aye;
Commissioner Gennell: nay; Commissioner McLeod: nay; Commissioner Conniff: aye;
Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes.
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Utility Department
C. Requesting approval of the Commission to execute a Utility Termination Agreement with FDOT.
PURPOSE: to request approval of the Commission for the execution of a Utility Termination
agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to terminate a Joint Participation
Agreement that was approved in December 1993:
Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve this agenda item. Seconded by
Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner
McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner
Langellotti: aye. Motion passes.
General Services Department
D. Request the Commission accept the recommendations from Omnicom, Inc., to purchase the City's
telecommunications system from OBIS off GSA contract and to purchase State Contract ESSX
service for telephone connectivity to outlying City facilities, in accordance with Omnicom, Inc.'s
recommendations on page 14 of their report. PURPOSE: request the Commission accept Omnicom,
Inc. ' s recommendations to purchase the City's telecommunications system from OBTS off GSA
contract and to purchase State contract ESSX service for telephone connectivity to outlying City
facilities:
Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve this agenda item. Seconded by
Commissioner Langellotti. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner
Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner
Gennell: aye. Motion passes.
City Manager
E. Requesting Commission direction relative to the procedure for consideration of retirement plan
improvements. PURPOSE: to solicit Commission direction relative to the process by which the
proposed retirement plan improvements report will be considered:
Manager McLemore gave the Commission consultation options. Manager McLemore reviewed with
the Commission the four options and recommended option III. Discussion.
Art Hoffmann, 1436 Mt. Laurel Drive, spoke on this subject.
Motion was made by Commissioner Langellotti to approve Option ill of the City Manager's
consultation options. Seconded by Commissioner Conniff. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner
Conniff: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti: aye; Commissioner
Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes.
Police Department
F. Requesting the commission give approval for the addition of five (5) vehicles to the list of surplus
vehicles to be disposed of at the upcoming auction of surplus vehicles and equipment. PURPOSE:
to gain approval of the Commission to add five high mileage police vehicles to the approved list of
items to be disposed of at the upcoming auction of surplus assets:
Motion was made by Commissioner Conniff to approve this agenda item. Seconded by
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Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Langellotti:
aye; Commissioner Gennell: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Conniff: aye.
Motion passes.
Finance Department
G. Request the Commission approve the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 1997-1998. PURPOSE:
to request Commission approval of the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 1997-1998:
Discussion on the Budget Calendar. It was the consensus of the Commission to approve the Budget
Calendar.
Discussion on dates for Workshops on the budget. It was determined that the Commission will hold
Workshops on June 16, 17 and 18, 1997, to be held at 6:30 p.m. on each date.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Margo M. Hopkins,
City Clerk
WORKSHOP
The Workshop of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 8:00 p.m.
Public Works Department
A: Request Commission review the proposed projects needed to complete the roadway system for
adequate traffic circulation:
Terry Zaudtke, of Conklin Porter & Holmes and Dee Foxworth, Traffic Consultant, were present for
reviewing with the Commission, the update of the goals and objectives of the Traffic Circulation
Element for the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion.
It was the consensus of the Commission to eliminate #2 of Phase III.
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Element for the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion.
It was the consensus of the Commission to eliminate #2 of Phase III.
Discussion on traffic numbers in Tuscawilla. It was determined that the traffic numbers will be
redone.
It was the consensus of the Commission to eliminate #2 in Phase IV.
Discussion on Traffic Signals.
The Workshop adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margo M. Hopkins,
City Clerk