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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_1999 12 13 City Commission Workshop Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP DECEMBER 13, 1999 I. CALL TO ORDER The Workshop of December 13, 1999 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 5:06 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell, present Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S. Blake, arrived at 5:10 p.m. Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., arrived at 5:1.7 p.m. Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, arrived at 5:07 p.m. City Attorney Anthony Garganese, present II. WORKSHOP AGENDA Discussion Of General Issues Pertaining To The Various Agenda Items Scheduled For The Regular Meeting Of December 13, 1999 City Manager Ronald W McLemore arrived at 5:07 p.m. CONSENT A. Community Development Department - Land Development Division Requests The Commission Approve The Expenditure Of The City's 1999/2000 Recycling & Education Grant Allowance (Provided For By The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection) For The Purchase Of Recycling Bins. Discussion ensued regarding recycling bins; the quantity of recycling bins ordered; a possible four or five year supply; storage of the bins; and the "UV" effect on bins stored outside. Commissioner Michael S. Blake arrived at 5: 1 0 p.m. The Commission further discussed whether the recycling bins could be stored at the Police Department; and the appropriate use for "grant" monies. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - DECEMBER 13. 1999 PAGE 2 OF 3 Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., arrived at 5: 17 p.m. It was suggested that grant monies could be used for other items, such as park benches or possibly to purchase a "chipper" to help remove debris after severe storms; whether the recycling service provider could provide the bins; and the losses from damaged or lost recycling bins after people have moved from the area. B. General Services Department Requests That The City Commission Authorize The Execution Of A Contract With The Florida League Of Cities. Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell asked if the cable franchise agreement has been negotiated. Brief discussion. Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. stated, "I request of the City Clerk, that, for the minutes of November 22, 1999, she print verbatim, the transcript of the letter read by Mr. Lein, into the record". Mayor Partyka spoke about the October 5th letter from a Political Action Committee. Discussion pertaining to the time line for a response letter was then discussed, along with which Political Action Committee document required a response. The Commission felt that this matter should be discussed under "Reports", and if necessary, then the City Clerk could get tapes for members of the Commission. .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION PERTAINS TO THE NEXT TWO (2) AGENDA ITEMS. .:..:. PUBLIC HEARINGS E. Community Development Department - Planning Division Requests The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing To Transmit The Elizabeth Morse Foundation Property Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment (LG- CPA-2-99) To The Florida Department OfCoIDmunity Affairs, That Would Change The Future Land Use Map Designation From (County) A-10 "Agriculture" To (City) Designation "Lower Density Residential". H. Community Development Department - Planning Division Requests The City Commission Hold A Public Hearing For The Second Reading And Adoption Of Ordinance 749 To Designate The Elizabeth Morse Foundation Property (59.45 Acres) R-1A "One Family Dwelling District" On The City's Zoning Map. Duncan Bowman, 122 South Second Street, Jacksonville Beach, Florida: addressed the Commission regarding lot size; zoning classifications; the Casscells property; market value of lots along the 434 Corridor; changes in the zoning classification; compatibility CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - DECEMBER 13. 1999 PAGE30F3 with Battle Ridge; and whether archeological surveys should be done prior to development. .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM WAS NEXT DISCUSSED. .:. .:. C. Community Development Department Requests The Commission Consider A Third Reading Of Ordinance 707 Adopting The Proposed Town Center District Boundary And Town Center District Code. Discussion ensued on the Schrimsher agreement that Manager McLemore handed out at the beginning of this Workshop; adoption of the Code; filing periods; direction of the Commission regarding this agreement; moving ahead with the Large Scale Amendment on the Town Center; and that the Development Agreement and the Code could be adopted together. The Commission briefly discussed Tuscawilla PUD Parcels 7 and 8 with Mr. Thomas Grimms, AICP, Comprehensive Planning Coordinator, who suggested "Just 'x' out those portions, in each of the Agenda Items and the minutes, dealing with Parcel 7, Parcel 8 - just cross that out, so it's easy for you to - just ignore it". Commissioner Martinez suggested, "The minutes should reflect that anything dealing with Parcels 7 and 8 has been removed - from this agenda. Mayor Partyka then said, "We'll state that during the meeting". In other business, there was brief discussion related to the City Attorney's contract, and the City Clerk's salary. Tape I/Side B The Commission discussed whether the Workshop, prior to a Regular Meeting format should be continued. Mayor Partyka clarified that the consensus of the Commission was to "Try this for another two (2) months, and review it then". III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the Workshop at 6:13 p.m. Respectfully Submitted By: Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City Clerk