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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2002 02 04 City Commission Workshop Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 4, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The Workshop of Monday, February 4,2002 of the City Commission was called to order by Mayor Paul P. Partyka at 7:00 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, present Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr., present Commissioner David W. McLeod, present City Manager Ronald W. McLemore, present City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present A mcment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. II. AGENDA A. Office Of The City Manager Discussion Of Issues Pertaining To The Proposed Dyson Drive Annexation. City Manager Ronald W. McLemore introduced tonight's topic for discussion and spoke on the merits of becoming a City of Winter Springs resident. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE COMMISSION AGREED TO HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC, AS DOCUMENTED. .:. .:. Mayor Partyka opened the "Public Input" portion of this Workshop. Mr. Don Spotts, 965 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke about this annexation issue and stated that he had been promised a map and additional information, which he had not yet received. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 4, 2002 PAGE 2 OF4 In regards to advertising this Workshop, Manager McLemore stated, "The Meeting was put in the letter that I sent to you last week to make sure that you knew about this. I believe it has gone out at least once more, I'm not sure. But I need to go back and look at that. " In reference to the annexation area map, Manager McLemore stated, "We will put a map in the material going out tomorrow - actually Thursday or Friday." Commissioner Michael S. Blake suggested, "We could actually get this gentleman a map before he leaves though, can't we?" Mr. Earnest McDonald, Advanced Planning Coordinator, Community Development Department stated, "Yes, we can do that." Deputy Mayor Cindy Gennell suggested that a map be shown on the Commission Chambers screens for the benefit of those in the audience. Mr. William S. Brewer, 1089 Howell Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of property values; City Code Enforcement regulations regarding trees; services provided by the Seminole County Sheriffs Office; and Seminole County Fire/Rescue services. Tape I/Side B With discussion, Commissioner David W. McLeod commented on the Commission being available should anyone have a concern, and stated, "You can contact any of us to discuss your problems." Mr. Jan Smed, 1059 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: inquired if there would be assessments on the installation of sidewalks. Mr. Smed also spoke on the issue of drainage. Discussion. Mr. John Donahue, 1120 Howell Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the placement of the walls. Mr. Dave Wofford, 1096 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: remarked about the location of the walls and signage issues. Commissioner Edward Martinez, Jr. spoke for the record about the Tuscawilla Homeowner's Association. Mr. Dennis Pearson, 1072 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of wall signage, drainage, and traffic calming issues. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 4, 2002 PAGE30F4 Discussion followed on traffic calming devices. Commissioner Blake stated, "I would hope that we could find other solutions than traffic speed bumps. That really is detrimental to the community in terms of evaluations, and again that penalizes one hundred percent (100%) of the people, one hundred percent (100%) of the time." Commissioner Robert S. Miller remarked about the effective traffic calming devices on the west side of Winter Springs. Mr. Jim Boland, 1108 Black Acre Court, Winter Springs, Florida: stated his concern with property values, signage, and stated that he was opposed to the proposed annexation. Mr. Mike Condon, 1604 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke on behalf of his mother and suggested moving the proposed Dyson Drive entrance back farther from Tuskawilla Road so that his mother would not lose any land due to construction. Mr. Condon then spoke about boats and City Code Enforcement. Tape 2/Side A Mr. Ed Porterfield, 1108 Otter Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the current Dyson Drive entrance and stated his opposition to the proposed annexation. Ms. Kyle Brinton, 1075 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor of the proposed annexation. Mr. Tony Sostenuto, 1113 Black Acre Trail, Winter Springs: remarked about his concerns with the proposed signage. Mr. David Coburn, 1088 Howell Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor of the proposed annexation. Mr. Benton Bonney, 1118 Dove Lane, Winter Springs, Florida: as an amateur "Ham" radio operator, he voiced his concerns with potential Code Enforcement issues regarding communication towers. Mr. John F. Muller, 1069 Deer Run Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on utility taxes. Ms. Brenda A10nger, 1133 Howell Creek Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke III opposition to the proposed annexation. Tape 2/f;ide B Ms. Susan Diamond, 1097 Dyson Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke in favor of the proposed annexation and bringing the community together. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP - FEBRUARY 4, 2002 PAGE40F4 Mr. Moti Khemlani, 605 Morgan Street, Winter Springs, Florida: also spoke in favor of the proposed annexation effort. Ms. Mary Mead, 1130 Black Acre Trail, Winter Springs, Florida: expressed her support of the proposed annexation. The "Public Input" portion of this Workshop was closed. Discussion. III. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the Workshop at 10:00 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: BOLLY PIERSTORFF ASSIST ANT~TO THE CITY CLERK, AND , .....7' """.... ~_.. ~ \. '. - ~~