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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1998 08 24 City Commission Regular Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION AUGUST 24, 1998 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, absent Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present Attorney Bob Guthrie, present COMMISSIONERS: Robert S. Miller, present Michael S. Blake, present Ed Martinez, Jr., present David McLeod, present Deputy Mayor Gennell asked that the order of the Workshop items be changed and that the Commission hear the Arbor Ordinance first. PUBLIC INPUT Joseph Genova, 715 Adidas Rd., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District and the manner it is set-up. Jackie Lein, 1173 Winged Foot Cr. E., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District' and asked that the process be slowed down until the true figures are revealed. Michael Kocak, 1438 Mt. Laurel Dr., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla lighting and Beautification District and asked why there will be a bond. Marian Mueller, 1300 Casa Park Cr., spoke regarding the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District and the manner it is proceeding. Ms. Mueller mentioned that Commissioner Martinez is running for the Board of Directors of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association. Discussion. Commissioner McLeod asked the Attorney to look into this situation with regards to a Commissioner serving on a Homeowners Association Board of Directors. Mike Byrd, 933 Wedgewood Dr., asked when would the residents receive the answers to the questions that were asked at the special public meeting regarding the Tuscawilla Lighting and Beautification District. Manager McLemore state that the answers should be ready in two weeks. Mr. Byrd also asked why the Code Enforcement officer is not enforcing the City Codes regarding a lot in Tuscawilla. Regular Meeting City Commission August 24. 1998 97-98-41 Page 2 Ellen Weiss, 1203 Winter Springs Blvd., also asked when the residents will get the answers to the questions that were asked at the special public meeting held on August 6, 1998. Gene Lein, 1173 Winged Foot Cr., E., asked about Resolution 854, regarding the Country Club Village Lighting District. Joanne Krebs, 1002 Taproot Dr., asked when the playground equipment would be replaced in regards to handi-capped equipment. Ms. Krebs also mentioned that BellSouth has asked her to place a mast in her tree for TV systems. Discussion. Commissioner McLeod asked that the playground equipment be brought to "the front burner" before ballfields and/or tennis courts. Commissioner Blake asked that Ms. Krebs give the City Manager the information she has regarding the BellSouth TV systems and that the City Manager look into this. II. CONSENT AGENDA III. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA IV. REGULAR AGENDA Utility Department A. Requesting the appearance of the Seminole county Director of Environmental Services to respond to the City's offer to provide bulk potable water services: Manager McLemore stated that the County's Director of Environmental Services will come before the Commission at one of the meetings in September. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to table Regular Agenda Item A. Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Miller: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Martinez: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye. Motion passes. Community Development Department/Planning Division B. Requests the Commission to direct staff to prepare an application for Federal and State grant-in-aid assistance for historic preservation activities: Charles Carrington, Community Development Director, gave his presentation. Mr. Carrington stated that there has been talk about a need for some preservation of historic items that have been saved over the past 20-30 years. Mr. Carrington stated that he has received a flyer from the State that grant monies are available this year to award monies to municipalities for historic preservation. Mr. Carrington stated that he is requesting direction and Commission approval, if appropriate, to submit a grant application in the amount of $20,000 to hire a part-time professional, a curator type person to evaluate the materials that have been collected over the years and categorize those historic materials so that we can display them in cabinets in the lobby of City Hall. Mr. Carrington also stated that the grant would also purchase four display cabinets. Regular Meeting City Commission August 24.1998 97-98-41 Page 3 Mr. Carrington said this is a 50-50 grant, if we apply for the 25 thousand-dollar grant, then the City would need to spend 10 thousand dollars in local contribution. Discussion on this item. It was mentioned to have a notice in the City's newsletter for a curator. Manager McLemore said if a professional curator is used, it opens up the City, in the future, for additional funds from the State to further develop the museum, but the State desires to see that the foundation of this the development of some program or concept by someone who specializes in this area. Manager McLemore said in dealing with this situation in the past, the fees of a curator is very minimal. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to authorize the City Manager to file for the grant and in doing so (if it can be done) use only 5-10 thousand dollars, then the City would modify the application. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Martinez: aye; Commissioner McLeod: nay; Commissioner Miller: aye. Motion passes. Community Development Department/Planning Division C. Requests the Commission to pass a Resolution committing the City to preservation of archaeological and historic sites within the Town Center area and preparation of a plan amendment to the Comprehensive Plan: Mr. Carrington gave his presentation. Mr. Carrington stated that items C and D are both resolutions dealing with the same matter and are separate issues. One deals with archaeological and historical sites and the other deals with storm drainage - the SWIM program. Discussion on both items C and D. Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to table Items C and D until after the Reports. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Martinez: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Miller: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. V. REPORTS A. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher Attorney Guthrie reported on the status of the Battle Ridge issue. Attorney Guthrie gave an up-date on the lawsuit of Partyka vs. the Commission. Attorney Guthrie also gave an up-date on the lP.A. issue between the City, Oviedo and the County. Attorney Guthrie stated that he will be attending the County meeting tomorrow as under the County Manager's briefing is the Oviedo Joint Planning Agreement. Regular Meeting City Commission August 24. 1998 97-98-41 Page 4 B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore Manager McLemore discussed with the Commission their trip to Tallahassee on Wednesday. C. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake: Commissioner Blake asked about the roadway collapsing on Saranac Drive. Kip Lockcuff, Public WorkslUtility Director, stated that the underdrain is collapsing and it will be addressed in the new fiscal year budget. Commissioner Blake asked about the fireworks. It was stated that they did not authorize to have the fireworks rescheduled. D. Commission Seat III - Ed Martinez. Jr.. Commissioner Martinez again mentioned that the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council is reducing their membership and that the City will most likely be removed. Discussion. Commissioner Martinez mentioned the Mayor's memo regarding the lP.A. and meeting with Chairman Dallari from the City of Oviedo. Commissioner Martinez mentioned a letter he received from George Livingston with regards to drive through traffic in the Seville Chase subdivision. E. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell: Commissioner Gennell mentioned a letter she received from the HomeBuilders Association regarding signs for a special event they are having. Commissioner Gennell also mentioned having directional signs on S.R. 434 for new homes. Commissioner Gennell asked the Commission to think about giving the City Manager precedence to speak when the Commission is discussing an item, as he may have information relative to what the Commission is discussing and could save time. Commissioner Gennell also asked the Commission to think about limiting the Public Input portion of the meeting to 30 minutes. Discussion. The Commission was not in favor of limiting the time. Commissioner McLeod stated that he would like to see the "rules" for Public Input put on the agenda. F. Commission Seat V - David McLeod: Commissioner McLeod spoke about the lights for the City Manager to speak. Commissioner McLeod also asked about the 17/92 Committee he was appointed to and stated that he has not heard from them to attend any meetings. Regular Meeting City Commission August 24.1998 97-98-41 Page 5 Commissioner McLeod asked about the paving of Moss Road and mentioned that the public should be notified. Commissioner McLeod asked if the public was notified when they would have to hook- up to the City's water and sewer system and that there should be public hearings to notify the public. Commissioner McLeod stated that he has talked to a resident regarding the hook-up and price and asked the City Manager to talk to the resident and report back at the next meeting. G. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller: Commissioner Miller asked when will the Commission review the Code Enforcement portion of the City Code. Commissioner miller asked about traffic calming and would like to see something on this at the next meeting. Manager McLemore stated that he will be bringing before the Commission a project list and said the Commission will need to prioritize the projects. Commissioner Miller also asked about gated communities on the West side of town. Commissioner Miller asked about addressing issues along S.R. 434 and asked the City Manger to give the Commission information on that and also what are the plans for S.R. 434 on the West side of town. Deputy Mayor Gennell called a recess at 9:30 p.m. Deputy Mayor Gennell reconvened the meeting at 9:50 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM C - RESOLUTION NO. 863 Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve Resolution No. 863. Seconded by Commissioner miller. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Martinez: aye; Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Miller: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye. Motion passes. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM D - RESOLUTION NO. 864 Motion was made by Commissioner Blake to approve Resolution No. 864. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: aye; Commissioner Miller: aye; Commissioner Blake: aye; Commissioner Martinez: aye. Motion passes. Commissioner Gennell adjourned the Regular meeting at 10: 14 p.m. WORKSHOP A. Discussion of the Arbor Ordinance. Regular Meeting City Commission August 24. 1998 97 -98-41 Page 6 B. Discussion of the FloodPlain Ordinance. C. Discussion of the East Side Reclaimed Water Master Plan. The Commission did not hear Items A and B. Items A and B will be heard at a future meeting. D. Discussion of the East Side Reclaimed Water Master Plan: Terry Zaudtke, consulting engineer, reviewed the East Side Reclaimed Water Master Plan with the Commission. The Commissioner reviewed the recommendations. Changes made were: #C - revise to state "install meters"; #E - Add "property owners"; #J - take out aquifer storage recovery. The Commission asked the City Manger to bring back more information. The workshop adjourned at 11 :38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, ~~.~ Margo M. Hopkins, City Clerk