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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2001 08 29 City Commission Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 29, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER The Meeting of Wednesday, August 29,2001 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Winter Springs High School (130 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, Florida 32708). ROLL CALL: Mayor Paul P. Partyka, present Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod, present Commissioner Robert S. Miller, present Commissioner Michael S. Blake, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner Cindy Gennell, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, arrived at 7:14 p.m. II. REGULAR REGULAR A. Discussion On Seminole County's Proposed One Cent Sales Tax Referendum. Mr. Jerry McCollum, Seminole County Engineer: Spoke of the uses and benefits from this money which will include improvements to roadways, sidewalks, traffic operations, and safety improvements. Ms. Dede Schaffner, Seminole County Public Schools Board Member: spoke ofhuilding new schools and the upgrading and enlarging of existing schools due to increases in population. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese arrived at 7:14 p.m. Mr. McCollum stated, "I do want to stress that this is a - unanimous partnership between the City's, the County, and the School Board. And that again one of the most important things you can do on anything that will be discussed tonight, is go out and vote September 4th. However you choose to vote is certainly up to you, but we do encourage that. " CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 29, 2001 PAGE20F4 REGULAR B. Discussion On The Proposed Acquisition Of The Parker Property To Expand Central Winds Park. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore stated, "What we are asking you to do is to consider a vote on acquisition of twenty-seven (27) acres of land that is immediately adjacent to Winter Springs Central Winds Park. For the purpose of - being able to use that land to - working on our current difficult situation with being able to provide the field, ball field - kids and virtually having no interest other than this one." Ms. Joanne Krebs, 1002 Taproot Drive Winter Springs, Florida: asked how are residents going to benefit as a family if these fields are reserved for league use. Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Director responded by stating you can reserve space at Sunshine Park and Trotwood Park. Ms. Patricia Smith, 405 South Edgemon Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on there not being a public swimming pool in the City. Manager McLemore spoke of not having funding for a pool and past considerations of collaborating with the Seminole County School Board, for use by students and residents of Winter Springs. Residents were advised to attend upcoming City Commission Meetings, which will be addressing the Comprehensive Plan and Parks and Recreation issues. Ms. Doreen Schribner, 616 Bonita Road, Winter Springs, Florida: also commented on a public swimming pool; stated her concerns that Central Winds Park is not wheelchair accessible; and remarked about the need for recreational programs for the handicapped. Ms. Katherine Lenart, J 695 Wingspan Way, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the newsletter and would have liked to have received it earlier. Ms. Lenart also asked if residents will be able to have input in designing the expansion of Central Winds Park; and spoke about the poor conditions of the Trotwood Park fields. Brief discussion. In regards to the Trotwood Park fields, Mr. Pula explained that, "They will never be the quality of what we have at Central Winds Park." Mr. Marshall Smokey Allen, 1065 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of the need for an updated appraisal on the Parker Property, and suggested that two (2) appraisals should be done. Attorney Garganese advised those in attendance what the Florida Statutes provides for regarding appraisals. Brief discussion. Mr. John P. Feil, 108 Bay tree Court, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on how to best use the Parker Property land; and his concern with staying abreast of City issues. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITV COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 29, 2001 PAGE 3 OF 4 Tape I/Side 8 With discussion. Mayor Partyka spoke of when City Commission Meetings were scheduled, the City's Website, and contacting the City Clerk. Commissioner Cindy Gennell asked Manager McLemore, "Those Meetings will be published - will they not - the Meetings to decide the design of this property if we acquire it. Will they be listed?" Manager McLemore stated, "We certainly can do that." Members of the Commission, Manager McLemore and Staff discussed the sources the City uses to inform the public. Manager McLemore stated, "If you really want to be on some type of planning group, what I would suggest is you send a letter and state that." Commissioner Gennell added, "Another way is to call the City Clerk tomorrow, and tell her you would like to be placed on a list." Ms. Joanne Dalka, Information Services Department Manager: spoke about the City's Website. Mr. Ivan Carbia, 1021 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the purchase of the land. Discussion. REGULAR C. Discussion On The Proposed Charter Revisions. Ms. Marilyn Crotty, Institute of Government: presented background information on Charters and discussed the City's current Charter. Ms. Crotty spoke of the "Model City Charter" published by the National Civic League, that the Revised City Charter was crafted from it; and explained what some of the proposed revisions will be. Ms. Joanne Krebs, 1002 Taproot Drive Winter Springs, Florida: stated her concerns with not being able to vote each major issue; and a previous effort to construct a pool. Discussion. Mr. Marshall Smokey Allen, 1065 Winter Springs Boulevard, Winter Springs, Florida: remarked about his concerns with the terms of office for elected officials. Mr. Jay Clay, 144 Peregrine Court, Winter Springs, Florida: stated his disagreement with holding this Referendum during this Special Election. Mr. Harold Scott, 374 Twelve Oak Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the proposed changes regarding the Charter revisions. Tape 2/Side A CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 29, 2001 PAGE 4 OF 4 Mr. Richard Grogan, 1 North Fairfax Avenue, Winter Springs, Florida: remarked about the proposed Charter revisions; and the proposed Bond for the Parker Property. Discussion. Mayor Partyka thanked the attendees for their attendance and input. III. ADJOURNMENT "MOVE TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka adjourned the Meeting at 8:38 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: HOLLY PIERSTORF AND - UACES, CMC