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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1999 01 11 City Commission Regular Minutes MEETING CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 11,1999 Mayor Paul P. Partyka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and stated that the purpose of this meeting is for the City Commission to hold a Closed Executive Session to discuss the Firefighters Union Contract negotiations. Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated that City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher just phoned and said that he could not make the meeting. Manager McLemore stated that the Commission could convene in Closed Executive Session and he would bring them up to date on the negotiations. Manager McLemore also suggested that the Commission could hold another Closed Executive Session, on Wednesday, January 13, 1999 - before the already scheduled City Commission Workshop. Mayor Partyka closed the meeting at 6: 1 0 p.m. and the Commission went into Closed Executive Session. REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION JANUARY 11,1999 ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, absent Attorney Bob Guthrie, present City Clerk, Margo M. Pierce, CMC, present COMMISSIONERS: Robert S. Miller, present Michael S. Blake, present Edward Martinez, Jr., present David McLeod, present The Regular Meeting of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 6:30 p.m. There was a moment of silent prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Partyka asked ifthere were any Agenda changes. There were no Agenda changes. Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. wished the Mayor, Commission, City Staff and the residents a Happy New Year. II. PUBLIC INPUT Gary Jeffers, 249 Morton Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke regarding the Middle School rezoning. City Commission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 2 of9 (Commissioner Martinez commented on this subject, and explained that he had requested the Mayor to contact the School Board regarding how much land would be needed to build a new elementary school in Winter Springs. He added that the Mayor has not yet received a response to his letter). Harold Scott, 911 Augusta National Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke regarding the Commission and Staffs trip to Tallahassee and about the grants the City has applied for. Mr. Scott mentioned that he would be asking for copies of the grants. (There was brief discussion on this issue including references to the "Florida Community Trust" and the "Office of GreeneWays and Trails". Commissioner Michael S. Blake asked the City Manager, "Do you know if any other community right here in the Seminole County area received funding this year, from either of those two sources"? Manager Ronald W. McLemore replied that he could get the list). Commissioner Cindy Gennell and Commissioner Martinez both commented on the minimal costs of the trip to Tallahassee, and the positive comments that our City received for all of our efforts and concerns. III. CONSENT AGENDA Information Services Department A. Asks the City Commission for permission to purchase phase one of a new Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management software package for the Police Department as approved in the FY 1999 budget. Commissioner Robert S. Miller and Commissioner Gennell commented on the actions of a member of the audience. Commissioner Blake asked about the expenence of this vendor, and about Y2K compliance. Community Development Department/Planning Division B. Requests the Commission consider contributing $3,054.58 to the U.S. Highway 17/92 Corridor Redevelopment Trust Fund, per a formula established in County Ordinance 97-55. The Mayor said, "I'd be looking for a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda". "I make a Motion to approve the Consent Agenda". Motion by Commissioner Blake. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. V ote: Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye. Motion passes. IV. INFORMATIONAL AGENDA None. City Commission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 3 of9 V. PUBLIC HEARING Community Development Department/Land Development Division A. Requests the Commission approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 710. Attorney Guthrie read Ordinance No. 710 by title only. Mayor Partyka closed the Regular Meeting and opened the Public Hearing. No one spoke for or against this Ordinance. Mayor Partyka closed the Public Hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. "I'd like to move for approval of Ordinance 710". Motion by Commissioner Gennell. Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Commissioner Martinez stated, "I want to request that we Move the question". Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Vote: Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka then said, "Call the vote please". Vote: Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye. Motion passes. VI. REGULAR AGENDA Community Development Department A. Requests the Commission discuss the formation of a public-private partnership with Wyman Fields Foundation, America's Housing Development Corporation, NationsBank and Seminole County's S.H.J.P. Program for the rehabilitation and condominium conversion of apartments located in the Lori Anne Lane area. Manager McLemore spoke briefly on this issue, and mentioned some of the merits of this progranl, while also identifying any potential downsides to this program. Mr. Charles C. Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director addressed the Commission on this issue. He then identified the parties involved in this project, including America's Housing Development Corporation; the Wyman Fields Foundation; and State Housing Initiative Partnership (S.H.I.P.). Mr. Carrington then introduced Mr. Barry Graham, Chief Executive Officer of America's Housing Development Corporation; and Ms. Candace Bide, Chief Executive Officer of the Wyman Fields Foundation. Ms. Sharon Self from S.H.I.P; Ms. Sherry Koger, Senior Vice President with NationsBank; and Mr. Tony Richardson, the National Development Director with America's Housing Development Corporation were also introduced. City Commission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 4 of9 Mr. Barry Graham, of America's Housing Development Corporation explained some of the major facets of this program including the concept of "transitional ownership housing". He also mentioned some of the related costs to the Commission. Ms. Candace Bide, with the Wyman Fields Foundation reviewed documentation involved with this presentation. [There were technical difficulties in trying to display the documentation, and the Mayor "urged" Manager McLemore to make sure that Staff was able to operate the AudioVisual system]. Ms. Bide continued her presentation and explained some of the financial and timeline aspects, in addition to the interior and exterior renovations that are planned. Tape 1/Side 2 There was much discussion on the renovation costs; the funding to be approved for the due diligence research; the estimated project costs for this project; risk factors; and the overall decline of the LOli Anne Lane area. NationsBank was complimented for their contributions to our City. "I'll make the Motion, that the Commission direct tine Staff to develop a contract with Wyman Fields Foundation and America's Housing Development Corporation, and involving NationsBank and the Seminole County S.H.J.P. Program, for the rehabilitation and conversion of apartment complexes located in and around Lori Anne Lane". Motion by Commissioner Gennell. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Commissioner Blake added, "I'd like to make a subsequent Motion" - "That we authorize the Manager to enter into an Agreement of Understanding with America's Housing Development Corporation, and Wyman Fields Foundation, for the purpose of determining and doing the due diligence, to bring back to this Commission, accurate numbers to the best of their ability on the proposed project for the redevelopment of the 64 units, for a cost not to exceed $40,000". Seconded by Commissioner McLeod. Discussion. (This subsequent Motion was stated that it was an amendment to the Motion). There was further discussion on the subsequent Motion made by Commissioner Blake. Mayor Partyka asked that Ms. Margo M. Pierce, City Clerk repeat Commissioner Blake's Motion, and the City Clerk did. Mayor Partyka added, "It was a separate stand-alone Motion, at this point". Further discussion. Mayor Partyka asked for "A Vote on the Amendment". Vote: Commissioner Gennell: Nay; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Nay; Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Nay. Motion dies. City Commission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 5 of9 There was a request to hear Commissioner Gennell' s original Motion again. Commissioner Gennell said, "We direct the Staff to develop a contract with Wyman Fields Foundation and America's Housing Development Corporation, and involving NationsBank and the Seminole County S.H.J.P. Program, for the rehabilitation and conversion of apartment complexes located in and around Lori Anne Lane". Discussion. Vote: Commissioner McLeod: Nay; Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Nay; Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye. Motion passes. There was further discussion on the contract issue and related funding. Commissioner Gennell then stated, "I Move that we authorize the City Manager to spend up to $40,000 for a due diligence study, for the previous Motion". Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. There was further discussion on this. Vote: Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye. Motion passes. Mayor Partyka called a recess at 8:25 p.m. Mayor Partyka reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Tape 2/Sidc I City Manager B. Requesting the Commission to approve Bond Issue Refunding and/or Restructuring to provide for the refunding of existing 1989 bond issues and/or the restructuring of 1989 into a 1999 bond issue for certain City improvements. Manager McLemore explained some of the details of this issue. Jim Lentz, Financial Advisor with the First Southwest Company spoke on the previous bonds; refunding; debt service funds; reserve account funds; and refinancing issues. Commissioner McLeod discussed his preference for moving forward with financing and construction, and he felt that Park improvements should move forward. Commissioner Blake agreed, and said "1 would like to see us move forward and get these things done - and I would like to see us move forward on the five million dollar level. Money has never been this cheap, and 1 don't think it's going to be this cheap again. And let's take care of some of these projects that we've been putting off', Commissioner McLeod then stated, "I'd like to make that a Motion". Seconded by Commissioner Blake. Discussion. Mayor Partyka asked for a clarification of the Motion. City Commission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 60f9 Commissioner McLeod stated - "To have the five million dollars proceeds which then will go ahead and fund the projects that we have - 434 Beautification, the Town Center Trail, Park Improvements, Urban Rehabilitation, Town Center Planning and Design, Traffic Calming; and also to payoff the debt that we presently have". Commissioner McLeod then added, "I just want to make sure that everybody also knew what was included in that Motion. Definitely is included - that we move forward quickly with financing and that we move on the construction, construction documents right away - not to delay, and once we have the money available to us, to delay - hoping that around the corner - we're going to get something better". Vote: Commissioner Blake: Aye. Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye. Motion passes. City Manager C. Requesting the Commission to authorize the placement of the Fire Rescue vehicle loan to the lowest and best bidder. A spreadsheet on this Item was passed to each member of the Commission. Commissioner Blake asked, "What is the fund balance in the transport account"? Manager McLemore elaborated on the funding. There was further discussion on various aspects of related financing issues. Commissioner Blake asked, "I would like, as soon as possible, to receive the history of that fund balance, and exactly what it has earned, since it's establishment". Further discussion. "I would like to make a Motion that we use the proposal, or the low bidder, Gardner Michael Capital Leasing, and purchase the vehicle under those terms 'for the Fire and Rescue". Motion by Commissioner McLeod. Seconded by Commissioner Gennell. Discussion. Mayor Partyka asked, "Call the Vote to call the question". Vote: Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Nay; Commissioner Gennell: Nay; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Nay. Motion dies. More discussion on this Item. Mayor Partyka asked, "Call the Vote". Vote: Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye. Motion passes. City Conm1ission - Regular Meeting January 11, 1999 Page 7 of9 VII. REPORTS A. City Attorney - Frank Kruppenbacher Attorney Guthrie read a letter from Bruce Blackwell regarding two pending matters dealing with the Mikes suit and the GATX suit. Attorney Guthrie recommended that the City Commission authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000 for expenses which might be incurred for Attorney Blackwell. Discussion. Attorney Guthrie said "So, I'm recommending his threshold of fees be raised by a total of - not to exceed ten thousand dollars". "So Moved". Motion by Commissioner Blake. Seconded by Commissioner Martinez. Discussion. Vote: Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Aye. Motion passes. B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore No Report. C. Commission Seat V - David McLeod Commissioner McLeod stated that he will be out of town for the Commission Workshop, scheduled for January 18, 1999. D. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller Commissioner Miller stated that he will not be able to attend the Commission Workshop, scheduled for January 13, 1999. Commissioner Miller then spoke about the inappropriate behavior from a resident and asked that the Mayor write a letter to this person regarding the behavior at tonight's meeting. Tape 2/Side 2 Discussion. Mayor Partyka said that he would speak with Attorney Guthrie regarding this matter. Attorney Guthrie stated, "You do get to control behavior, and frankly, the discussion we just had could be a form of notice, and perhaps the individual, Mr. Scott, should be put on notice so the nature of this discussion, as it appears in the minutes. And ifhe attempts again, then, it's less likely that it will be infringing on his rights". Mayor Partyka then added, "We will not allow any inappropriate behavior, whether it's up here on the Commission Bench, or down on the floor. So we will - on record now, we'll make sure that all of us here will act with courtesy and decorum. I will also notify Mr. Scott of that very position. Thank you". City Conunission - Regular Meeting January 11,1999 Page 8 of9 E. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake Commissioner Blake asked about the City's Building Code, and could the City adopt more stringent codes, in addition to the adopted Southern Building Code. He added, "I'd like to go on the record as stating, I'd like to have our code stated so that any multi- family dwellings, or dwellings of this nursing care type of facilities, I'd like to see made out of some kind of masonry product, for safety issues". Discussion. Commissioner Blake added, "I'd be interested to know if anybody around Florida has made changes like that to the Code, and if it might be possible for us to look into that". Discussion. Commissioner Blake mentioned that the Disney Marathon was held over the weekend and that a Winter Springs resident, Terry Back came in lS2nd. Commissioner Blake asked that the Mayor issue a proclamation to him. Commissioner Blake also mentioned that an Sth grade student from Indian Trails Middle School was awarded the Tropicana Speech award. Commissioner Blake also asked that this student be awarded a proclamation. F. Commission Seat III - Ed Martinez, Jr. Commissioner Martinez asked that the City Manager look into a Code Enforcement complaint that he had received from a resident, and to solve the problem. Commissioner Martinez stated that "I echo Commissioner Miller's statements, and I'm going to set the record straight here because I think I'm getting fed up and tired of what is happening here. For the last six' months I have been receiving letters challenging my manhood, false and malicious affidavits filed against me, unruly remarks being thrown on me from the floor, and today it culminated with rude and indecent acts by an individual merely because I took the opportunity to clear up the record when his uninformed and disrupting remarks were brought up, and I'm saying to you for the record, so everyone can get a copy of it and read it and hear it". "Every citizen here has a right to dissent, but dissent, doesn't mean you come here and disrupt, and there is a group of people that are coming here every week and every issue and every project that is brought up - they're objecting to it or remarking against us, or making faces, and laughing on the floor - and I think this is a forum, where you come here to discuss City business that affects the City of Winter Springs and it's citizens. It's not for people to be mocking us up here. The mere fact that I ran for office, and got elected as Commissioner, doesn't mean that I've got to sit up here and accept your abuse. I'm here as an individual, and you want respect, well, you give me respect! It's a two way street, and we have to respect each other; and until that happens, I am asking the Mayor to do that letter and not only that, but to wam the individual that a second occurrence will mean that he will be declared persona non gratis, and will not be permitted in this forum anymore. And that can be done - it's been done in other City Halls throughout the state. Thank you". City Commission - Regular Meeting January II, 1999 Page 90f9 G. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Commissioner Gennell asked about having a Board Appreciation Dinner to honor the City's Board Members. Discussion. "I would like to make a Motion that this Commission direct the City 'Manager to identify a date, in April or May sometime that is not in conflict with any meetings or any of the Commissioners' schedules, and that we hold such a dinner to express our appreciation to the Board Members, and perhaps as was done in the past, also give them a token recognition for their service for that year". Motion by Commissioner Gennell. Seconded by Commissioner Miller. Discussion. Commissioner Gennell then said, "I'll amend my Motion to say no more than three thousand dolllars, within the next three months". Mayor Partyka said, "Call the Vote". Vote: Commissioner McLeod: Aye; Commissioner Gennell: Aye; Commissioner Martinez: Aye; Commissioner Blake: Aye; Commissioner Miller: Aye. Motion passes. Commissioner Blake added, "I would just like to add something to the Motion that Commissioner Gennell made, 1 would like to include in those Board members, the most recent individuals who served on the Commerce & Industry Development Board ". Commissioner Gennell also asked that the Districting Commission Board Members be invited. H. Mayor's Office - Paul P. Partyka No Report. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Margo M Pierce, CMC City Clerk F'.~,\:"; Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces Interim City Clerk " -- "