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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1998 07 27 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION JULY 27, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present Attorney Robert Guthrie, present COMMISSIONERS: Robert S. Miller, present Michael S. Blake, present Ed Martinez, Jr., present David McLeod, present Mayor Partyka introduced Lori Olson, of Safe Kids of Orlando and Mr. & Mrs. Christie and their five grandchildren, who were given certificates, pins and license plates. Mayor Partyka presented Paul Kamphaus, a proclamation for his work on helping City Staff with a grant application. Mayor Partyka mentioned that Mr. Kamphaus volunteered his time for this project. II. PUBLIC INPUT Wayne Nelson, 1104 Winged Foot Circle, spoke regarding a threatening phone call he received and wanted to play the recording for the Commission. It was determined that there is an on-going investigation and the tape should not be played. Mr. Nelson spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Today Newsletter. Fred Kaltenbach, 1138 Winged Foot Cr.W., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Beautification and Lighting District. Tom O'Connell, 1718 Seneca Blvd., spoke regarding the Assessment Ordinance and that it should be implemented Citywide. Harold Scott, 911 Augusta National Blvd., spoke regarding the report from G.S.G. and about a bill from Attorney Kruppenbacher for Commissioner McLeod. Ethel Beecher, 1207 Winter Spgs. Blvd., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Beautification and Lighting District. Ray Laub, 1372 Blue Spruce Ct., spoke regarding the Kidney Foundation and urged the Commission and residents to donate organs. Eileen Blush, 1175 Winged Foot Cr., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Beautification and Lighting District. Regular Meeting City Commission July 27. 1998 97-98-37 Page 2 Nancy Vail, 1374 Augusta National Blvd., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Beautification and Lighting District. Vincent Cerniglia, 117 Blue Creek Dr., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Beautification District. III. CONSENT AGENDA Community Development Department/Land Development Division A. Requesting Commission approval for the recordation of the plat and covenants for Tuskawilla Trace Subdivision. This action is also to accept the improvements (water and sewer system) for City ownership and maintenance. Community Development Department/Code Enforcement Division B. Requesting the Commission endorse the National Kidney Foundation statewide Kidney Cars recycling program for unwanted vehicles. Community Development Department/Building Division C. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 856 waiving the permitting requirement for political signs for the November 3, 1998 elections: Mayor's Office D. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 857 expressing appreciation to Thomas Wixted for his service on the Board of Adjustment: E. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 858 expressmg appreciation to Larry Nadrowski for his service on the Board of Trustees: F. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 859 expressing appreciation to Jim Degore for his service on the Code Enforcement Board: G. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 860 expressing appreciation to Marc Clinch for his service on the Code Enforcement Board: H. Requesting the Commission adopt Resolution No. 861 expressing appreciation to Bill Hatfield for his service on the Commerce and Industry Development Board: City Clerk's Office 1. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of July 13, 1998 J. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 13, 1998 K. Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of July 16, 1998 Commissioner Gennell stated that she had questions on Consent Agenda Item A and 1. Commissioner Martinez also had questions on Consent Agenda Item A. Regular Meeting Ci(y Commission July 27.1998 97-98-37 Page 3 Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to approve the Consent Agenda minus Items A and I. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: all aye. Motion passes. Commissioner Gennell asked about archaeological studies for projects near Lake Jesup. Commissioner Martinez asked about Land Uses and the City Code. Commissioner Gennell mentioned the minutes of July 13, 1998 regarding an update. Manager McLemore said that he had just received the material and this will be on the next agenda. Motion was made by Commissioner Martinez to approve Consent Agenda Items A and I. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. III. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA At this point in the meeting the Commission heard Regular Agenda Item D. City Manager D.Commission requesting the County Commission Chairman Randy Morris to update the City Commission on annexation and other matters of interest between the City and County: County Commission Chairman Randy Morris gave his presentation. Francis Chandler, Planning and Development Director for the County was also present for discussion. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS City Manager C Requesting the Commission hold a Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 704, Local Improvement and Related Services assessment Ordinance as amended: Attorney Guthrie read Ord. 704 by title only on Second Reading. Mayor Partyka closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing. No one wished to speak. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Commissioner Gennell said she supports having the cost City wide. Commissioner Gennell said that on page 11, it should state whether the Committee has to have a quorum. Discussion. It was also discussed on how the two and three year terms were going to be chosen. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve Ord. 704 with the changes. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion !passes. Regular Meeting City Commission July 27. 1998 97-98-37 Page 4 V. REGULAR AGENDA City Manager A. Requesting the Commission to consider approving Resolution No. 855 creating the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District Advisory Committee and appointing members thereto. ACTION: Manager McLemore gave his presentation. Mayor Partyka mentioned that he and Manager McLemore discussed having a meeting with the residents who were misinformed regarding the T.B.D. There was discussion regarding holding a meeting. It was determined that there will be a public meeting held, at a time and date to be determined and the City Clerk will attend to tape the meeting, also the meeting will be advertised. Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to adopt Resolution 855. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner Miller to appoint Moti Khemlani to the T.D.B. Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner Martinez to appoint Donald A. Gilmore to the T.D.B. Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Attorney Guthrie will look into the matter of Mr. Gilmore being on the S.S.W.T.A. and the fact of being on two Boards. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to appoint George Morris to the T.D.B. Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner McLeod to appoint Lindla Tillis to the T.D.B. Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to appoint Gary Hillery to the T.D.B. Committee. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. City Manager B.Requesting the Commission to provide direction to Staff relative to the schedule of implementing the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District: Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to. approve the schedule of implementing the Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Regular Meeting City Commission July 27. 1998 97-98-37 Page 5 Finance Department C.Requesting the Commission approve Resolution No. 854 to proceed with the Non-Ad Valorem Tax Assessment for street lighting within the Country Club Village Subdivision; Harry Martin, Finance Director, gave his presentation. Commissioner Blake questioned the percentage. Discussion. It was determined that the 1 % was not enough to cover the Administrative costs and that the percentage would be raised to 5%. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to adopt Resolution 854 and to raise the percentage to 5% or as close as possible to cover the Administrative cost. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. Community Development DepartmentIPlanning Division Requesting the Commission appoint a member, and an alternate, to serve on the U.S. 17/92 Corridor Redevelopment Planing Agency. ACTION: Mayor Partyka suggested Commissioner McLeod and Commissioner Martinez as the alternate. Motion was made Commissioner Miller to appoint Commissioner McLeod to the 17/92 Corridor Redevelopment Planning Agency and Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. City Clerk's Office D. Requesting the Commission make an appointment to the Code Enforcement Board: . Motion was made by Commissioner GenneIl to appoint Doug Reed to the Code Enforcement Board. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. VI. REPORTS A. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher No Report. B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore No Report. C. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Commissioner Gennell mentioned a request the City received to do a Proclamation honoring the City of Lake Mary on it's 25th Anniversary. Commissioner Gennell asked the City Manager to prepare a chart for the Commission on the projects he is working on and the time frame of completion. Regular Meeting City Commission July 27.1998 97-98-37 Page 6 Discussion on the City Manger presenting the City's proposal to the County regarding the City's planning area. Motion was made by Commissioner Gennell to hold a Special Meeting on August 3, 1998 in order for the Commission to approve the proposal that the Manager will submit to the County. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Vote: All aye. Motion passes. D. Commission Seat V - David McLeod Commissioner McLeod discussed the planning line and asked about annexing south and west of the Greeneway. E. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller Commissioner Miller spoke regarding stopping the Commission debating an issue. Commissioner Miller asked the Manager to have the Engineering Monthly Report clarified. F. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake No Report. G. Commission Seat III - Ed Martinez, Jr. Commissioner Martinez commended the Police Chief and his Department for their quick action in apprehending the bank robbers. Commissioner Martinez spoke regarding rebutting remarks from the public. Discussion. It was determined that the Commission can rebut remarks from the public if they so choose. H. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka No Report. The meeting adjourned at 11 :20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~'t~ City Clerk