HomeMy WebLinkAbout_2009 08 24 City Commission Regular Minutes CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of Monday, August 24, 2009 of the City Commission was called to
Order by Mayor John F. Bush at 5:15 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of the
Municipal Building (City Hall, 1126 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, Florida
32708).
Roll Call:
Mayor John F. Bush, present
Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs, present
Commissioner Jean Hovey, present
Commissioner Rick Brown, present
Commissioner Gary Bonner, present
Commissioner Sally McGinnis, present
City Manager Kevin L. Smith, present
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, present
A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
"601" WAS DISCUSSED NEXT, AND LATER IN THE MEETING, AS SHOWN
ON PAGE 15 OF THESE MINUTES. THE REST OF THE AGENDA FOLLOWS
THIS AGENDA ITEM, AS DOCUMENTED.
REGULAR AGENDA
REGULAR
601. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Way.
Mayor Bush referenced this Agenda Item being pulled from the Agenda.
Mr. Brian Fields, P.E., City Engineer, Public Works Department stated, "The Developer
has indicated they have enough fill dirt from onsite sources so they will not need this
additional site."
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AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED NEXT, BUT NOT NECESSARILY IN THE ORDER
DOCUMENTED.
INFORMATIONAL AGENDA
INFORMATIONAL
100. Community Development Department
Advising The City Commission Of The Status Of Various Current Planning
Projects.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
INFORMATIONAL
101. Public Works Department Stormwater Division
Providing The City Commission An Update On The Lake Treatment Program
Implemented At Oak Forest Lake Over The Past Three Years.
Mr. Fields addressed questions from Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs on this Agenda
Item.
With discussion, Bioretention filters were addressed and Deputy Mayor Krebs asked if
we could try that to improve the lake? Mr. Fields responded, "We can." Additionally,
Mr. Fields noted, "We can come back with a recommendation when we get more
information on kind of a phase 3 of this plan; so, we can bring that back probably by next
Commission Meeting or the one after that with a more definitive plan."
Deputy Mayor Krebs mentioned that the floating plant mats might be helpful and noted,
"When you do this, I think we really need to send something to the surrounding
community." Mr. Fields stated, "Yes." Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "I don't mean a
Special Meeting but just somehow let them know that this is coming up and they might
be interested in coming in and listening. I would appreciate that."
In summary, Mr. Fields explained, "We will get some pricing, get some more detail,
come up with a plan, do a future Agenda Item, run it by the residents and get their input
or give them the opportunity to provide input at that time."
INFORMATIONAL
102. Office Of The City Manager
Transmission Of The June 30, 2009 Financial Statements For The General And
Enterprise Funds.
City Manager Kevin L. Smith addressed questions from Commissioner Rick Brown.
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Discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (INFORMATIONAL AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT
200. Public Works Department
Requesting The City Commission's Approval Of Staff's Recommended Consultants
For Architectural Continuing Services, RFQ #011- 09 -KL.
Discussion followed with Mr. Kip Lockcuff, P.E., Director, Public Works/Utility
Department on Bid packages.
CONSENT
201. Public Works Department
Requesting The City Commission Approval Of Staffs Recommended Consultants
For Landscape Architecture Continuing Services, RFQ #011- 09 -KL.
Discussion followed with Mr. Lockcuff and Manager Smith on possible joint services
with the City of Oviedo. Mayor Bush said to Manager Smith, "I think this is something
that you and the Manager are going to have to really delve into before we get the
Commission's together."
Commissioner Brown asked, "Why a five (5) year Contract? Why not just engage them
to do that, until we figure out if we are going to join forces on beautification with
Oviedo Mr. Lockcuff responded by saying, "The idea of a Continuing Services
Agreement is you don't have to do RFQ's (Request For Qualifications) every time you
have a different scope." Manager Smith remarked, "If our conversations with Oviedo
move forward in this direction, then we'll adapt accordingly."
With further comments, Mr. Lockcuff stated, "Anthony (Garganese, City Attorney) has
got cancellation provisions in here." Discussion continued.
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CONSENT
202. Utility Department
Requesting Approval To Enter Into A Contract For The Upgrade Of The Electrical
Wiring And Equipment At Water Treatment Plant #2.
Brief discussion.
CONSENT
203. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager And City
Attorney To Execute The Florida Department Of Environmental Protection
Amendment To The FRDAP (Florida Recreational Development Assistance
Program) Agreement For A Permanent Dog Park At Central Winds Park.
No discussion.
CONSENT
204. Parks And Recreation Department
Requesting The City Commission To Authorize The City Manager To Apply For A
Recreational Development Assistance Program Grant For Magnolia Park On
Behalf Of The City Of Winter Springs.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
CONSENT
205. Office Of The City Attorney
Requests That The City Commission Approve The Emergency Access Easement,
Access Easement For Conservation Area And Conservation Easements Required
For Tuscawilla Greens Development Project Located On Winter Springs Boulevard.
This Agenda Item was not discussed.
CONSENT
206. Community Development Department Building Division
Requests The City Commission Consider Funding The Demolition Of The Structure
Located At 1003 Gator Lane In An Amount Not To Exceed $12,000.00 And
Authorize The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With The Lowest
Responsive Bidder For The Demolition.
No discussion.
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CONSENT
207. Office Of The City Clerk
Requesting Approval Of The August 10, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting
Minutes.
There was no discussion on this Agenda Item.
"MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT" (AGENDA). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS
300. Office Of The Mayor
Presenting The City Commission With Information On Seminole County's "Driver
Education Pilot Program Study" Presented By Robin Butler, Program Manager
II, Seminole County Traffic Engineering Department.
Ms. Robin Butler, Program Manager II, Seminole County, Traffic Engineering, 140 Bush
Loop, Sanford, Florida: addressed the City Commission and showed a PowerPoint
Presentation.
Discussion.
Deputy Mayor Krebs said "I would just like to challenge those other cities who aren't
participating, into helping this program out."
Ms. Butler thanked Mayor Bush for his service on this Committee; and also thanked the
City overall, and noted the need for additional vehicles.
Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "Mayor, I think you should challenge those other cities."
Mayor Bush stated, "We will."
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Mayor Bush then stated, "The Commission deserves a lot of credit, as a matter of fact I
would like to see the Commission take action to ask the Chief to see if we can't find two
(2) more cars to donate." Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested asking other cities to also
donate to this program, prior to asking our Chief of Police for additional cars.
Further discussion.
In conclusion, Mayor Bush suggested the Commission talk with other City
Commissioners about this and recommended, "I think we need to put this on the Agenda
when we meet with Oviedo." Deputy Mayor Krebs agreed.
REPORTS
REPORTS
400. Office Of The City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese commented that several municipalities have
recently been sued regarding the legality of Red Light Camera Ordinances including the
City of Orlando; and also noted that the City had recently received a detailed public
records request from a law firm related to the City of Winter Springs' Red Light Camera
Ordinance.
REPORTS
401. Office Of The City Manager Kevin L. Smith
No Report.
REPORTS
402. Office Of The City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces, MMC
No Report.
REPORTS
403. Commission Seat Four Sally McGinnis
Commissioner Sally McGinnis commented on the Wagner's Curve Historical Marker
Ceremony held this past Saturday and encouraged everyone to visit the site.
Secondly, Commissioner McGinnis briefly spoke about Red Light Cameras.
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REPORTS
404. Commission Seat Five/Deputy Mayor Joanne M. Krebs
Deputy Mayor Krebs thanked everyone for their kind wishes regarding her husband.
Next, Deputy Mayor Krebs mentioned that Mayor Pat Bates of Altamonte Springs was
just Elected as Second Vice President for the Florida League of Cities.
Lastly, Deputy Mayor Krebs also noted that she will be serving on the Florida League of
Cities' Intergovernmental Policy Committee.
REPORTS
405. Office Of The Mayor John F. Bush
Mayor Bush noted that he had mentioned to Seminole County Commissioner Mike
McLean that we need a Historical Marker at the site of our original City Hall. Mayor
Bush then explained that there is a Seminole County Historical Society which is
Appointed by the Seminole County Commission and stated, "I think we need to ask the
(Seminole) County Commission to Appoint a Winter Springs resident to that group. If
you have no objection, I will write a letter to the Chair and ask them to consider this."
No objections were noted.
Next, Mayor Bush remarked that he had been Elected to the Board of Directors for the
Florida League of Cities.
Mayor Bush mentioned that he had received a call from a Winter Springs resident who
owns "Adorable Kinders Rag Dolls" which had been shown on the television show "The
View
Tape 1 /Side B
Lastly, Mayor Bush asked Manager Smith about the status of the Forensic Audit. Brief
discussion.
REPORTS
406. Commission Seat One Jean Hovey
Commissioner Jean Hovey asked about the paving of the Ranchlands. Discussion
followed with Mr. Fields who noted, "We can do an Informational [Agenda Item].
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REPORTS
407. Commission Seat Two Rick Brown
Commissioner Brown asked Manager Smith, "When we agreed to be Trustees of the
Chamber, were they not supposed to be providing us with updates periodically? What
time frame were those? Were those monthly or quarterly Manager Smith stated, "I'll
have to go back and check and get back to you Commissioner." Commissioner Brown
added, "When you have those, I would like to see them." Manager Smith said, "Be
happy to."
Continuing, Commissioner Brown noted, "Are they supposed to be providing financials
for the organization too, since we are a Trustee member too Manager Smith responded
by saying, "Again, I would have to look at the Contract." Commissioner Brown
remarked, "When you get a compilation of those too, I would appreciate it." Manager
Smith said, `Be happy to." Deputy Mayor Krebs said to Manager Smith, "Would you
share them with all of us Manager Smith replied, "Of course."
REPORTS
408. Commission Seat Three Gary Bonner
Commissioner Gary Bonner commented on attending the recent Florida League of Cities
Annual Conference and explained that he would be participating in future meetings of a
Technology Committee.
Continuing, Commissioner Bonner noted that another session he attended at last week's
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference included the topic, "Invite your Legislators
to Chambers to do a presentation on what is going on in Tallahassee" and suggested,
"Perhaps we should invite our local Legislators."
Deputy Mayor Krebs commented on a similar request for an upcoming Mayors and
Managers meeting; and Mayor Bush recommended, "If the Commission could get to the
Clerk, those items that you would like for me to bring up for possibility for discussion,
why I will do that."
Commissioner Brown then added, "I think we really should invite them here to present to
us what happened in the last Session, how they Voted, and how they intend to advance
that Agenda or correct whatever went wrong in their opinion in the last Session."
Mayor Bush suggested, "Why don't we ask the Clerk to contact the three (3) Legislators
and one (1) Senator to see if we could arrange such a meeting and look at their
schedules to see if it meets with our schedules
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Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "You might want to wait just until they secure this next
meeting." Mayor Bush mentioned that he thought that having citizens in attendance
would be very beneficial. Deputy Mayor Krebs also recommended that such meetings be
promoted in the City. Furthermore, Commissioner Brown suggested that Representative
Suzanne Kosmas should also be invited.
Mayor Bush then said to City Clerk Andrea Lorenzo Luaces, "Can you do some checking
with their offices and see, sometime after September, October..." City Clerk Lorenzo-
Luaces stated, "...Sure...." Mayor Bush continued, "...If we can work something out
and that would be (Sandy) Adams, (Chris) Dorworth (Scott) Plaken and (Lee)
Constantine." Deputy Mayor Krebs added, "Any of us who know these people
personally should make a personal phone call..." Commissioner Bonner added,
"...Absolutely."
Lastly, Commissioner Bonner commented on another session he attended at the recent
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference, which was sponsored by the Florida
Association of City Clerks and included a presentation by the City of Cocoa Beach on
municipalities offering a "Citizen' s Academy." Commissioner Bonner referenced a
similar Winter Springs Police Department program and thought "There may be a logical
outgrowth of that to make it encompass the entire City." Commissioner Bonner then said
to Manager Smith, "It may behoove us to look at what Cocoa Beach has done and see if
we can't expand our relationship with our citizens across all Departments."
Deputy Mayor Krebs commented on a similar idea she had previously spoken about;
related possible costs and stated, "I totally am with you on this."
Manager Smith said, "I don't believe that to be cost prohibitive; I think we could do
something of that manner for a very reasonable cost. As a matter of fact, the Chief and I
have had many conversations about the Citizen Advisory Committee." Furthermore,
Manager Smith remarked, "I had wanted to expand that organization city -wide. I cannot
take credit for that idea. That idea actually was presented to me by former Chief (Dan)
Kerr. I thought it was a wonderful idea. Again, the Chief and I have talked many times
about doing that. It's part of the Strategic Plan that I plan to bring to you all in short
order. And in addition, just recently, the Chief and I had conversations to expand even
further onto what Commissioner Bonner had said. I think it's a wonderful idea and if the
Commission approves it as part of our Strategic Plan, you will see it happen."
Commissioner Bonner then commented, "With that said I don't know that we need to
prompt the Manager with a Motion it sounds like we are going to hear about this in his
Strategic Plan." Deputy Mayor Krebs agreed. Manager Smith added, "Again, it will be
my recommendation. The Commission at that point in time may decide not to move
forward with that, but it will be coming back to you."
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AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL REPORT WAS
HELD NEXT, AS DOCUMENTED.
REPORTS
REPORTS
405. Office Of The Mayor John F. Bush
Mayor Bush mentioned he had attended an event at the Seminole County School
Museum and noted their efforts in trying to remodel the School Museum. Continuing,
Mayor Bush remarked, "What I would like our Commission to consider and that is to
undertake the cost of fixing one (1) window I don't think we Voted on it. I have asked
Andrea (Lorenzo Luaces) to research that and it is five hundred dollars ($500.00)."
"I WILL MAKE A MOTION THEN MAYOR WE FIX THAT ONE (1) WINDOW
AND HAVE OUR PLAQUE." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS.
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH SUMMARIZED THE MOTION "TO ACTUALLY DONATE
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) TO FIX ONE (1) OF THE WINDOWS
AT THE SCHOOL MUSEUM."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Furthermore, Mayor Bush added, "I went to one of their events previously and I asked
them to put a room for each City." Mayor Bush elaborated by saying, "I thought it
would be nice if there was room for each of the cities and we could have our own little
display of the historical things that goes on in Winter Springs and so forth. And they
were open to that. So, that is something we might want to think about when we get our
Historical Society running."
Commissioner Bonner suggested that in the future, that "When we are presented with the
opportunity to spend the taxpayer's money that we actually give a little bit more notice
on that and that we have maybe the opportunity to look at that in some detail in some
way, whether it is a formal Agenda or even just an email from you through the Clerk in
advance, so that we can have some opportunity to prepare to make a decision of investing
the taxpayer's dollars."
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Next, Mayor Bush mentioned that at the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference he
noticed that Commissioner Bonner and his wife had a display booth for their text
message communications company. Mayor Bush remarked that he thought the text
messaging idea was a good idea and should be considered by the City as "Another way
of letting citizen's know what goes on in the City.
Mayor Bush thought the City Manager should investigate the text messaging idea and if
he felt it was "something worthwhile" for the citizens of Winter Springs, it could be
brought back to the City Commission for consideration. Although Commissioner Bonner
indicated he had no intentions of pursuing business interests with the City of Winter
Springs, Mayor Bush mentioned there might be another company offering similar text
messaging services to cities.
Commissioner Bonner stated that he would be "delighted" to provide information to the
City regarding the technology, its capabilities and its potential benefits to cities, as well
as providing alternative providers of this technology as suggested by Mayor Bush.
Continuing, Commissioner Brown questioned Attorney Garganese as to whether
municipalities are exempt from the bulk mail spam laws? Attorney Garganese indicated
that he would have to research that issue. Commissioner Brown also asked whether this
communication idea was something the City's Information Services Department could do
internally.
PUBLIC INPUT
Mr. Arnie Nussbaum, 687 Andover Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: representing the
Special Events Committee, Mr. Nussbaum noted a change in leadership to Ms. Dawn
Casey and also commented on the upcoming Hometown Harvest Event scheduled for
October 17 2009.
Mayor Bush mentioned that Ms. Leah Weisman noted her preference for the Dog Park
to be completed.
Ms. Carol Zeibarth, 400 LaVista Drive, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on the
proposed Water and Wastewater Rates; economic issues; mentioned that no one seemed
to be helping the taxpayers, and asked how the City Commission would help them.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
500. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Consider On First Reading Ordinance (Number)
#2009 -13 Which Implements The Recommendations Of The Water And Wastewater
Rate And Charge Study.
Mayor Bush said, "Motion to read by `Title' only
"SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney Garganese read the Ordinance by "Title" only.
Mr. Lockcuff began the discussion on this Agenda Item.
Much discussion.
Tape 2 /Side A
Discussion continued.
With respect to reducing Potable water consumption in the City, Mr. Lockcuff indicated
that he would be recommending that the City Commission consider not only a price
differential based on water usage, but also that the City mandate that customers not
irrigate with Potable water when Reclaimed water is available.
Commissioner Bonner said to the City Commission, "If that makes sense if we want a
future at three (3) years from now, when we get to mandate or we want to do something
from a pricing structure today to talk about what it is going to be like three (3) years from
now that provides financial inducement for people to connect when Reclaimed arrives in
their easement, at their property."
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Commissioner Brown suggested, "We need to build in incentives that inspire people to
do the right thing." Continuing, Commissioner Brown added, that it was his view that the
rate increase should be no more than what is necessary to cover the City's bond
obligations at this time.
Discussion.
Commissioner Bonner suggested that the City may be able to consider establishing
different rate structures for customers that have Reclaimed water available and those that
do not. He also noted that once Reclaimed water is available, the customer would be
subject to different rate structure and Potable rates are going to change to drive the
customer's behavior towards the usage of Reclaimed water. Further, he added that until
Reclaimed water became available to the customer, the customer would not be burdened
with a penalty above the rates that the City would establish for customers without
Reclaimed water being available.
Mr. Lockcuff acknowledged that Commissioner Bonner's idea was good. Deputy Mayor
Krebs also said, "That sounds like a pretty good idea."
Mr. Lockcuff then recommended that the Commission strike "Years two (2) and three (3)
of the Reclaimed rates for now," and that the issue be readdressed in about six (6)
months. Manager Smith indicated that he thought Mr. Lockcuff s recommendation was a
good one because it gives the City additional time to study the issue.
Based on the discussion, Attorney Garganese stated that the City Commission could
eliminate years two (2) and three (3) from the proposed Ordinance, and conduct the study
previously mentioned regarding having two (2) different classes of rate payers Potable
water customers with Reclaimed water option available and Potable water customers with
no Reclaimed option available.
In addition, as part of the study, Attorney Garganese indicated that he would have to
review the City's water system bond covenants to determine whether the bond covenants
would allow the City to establish the two (2) different classes of rate payers.
Continuing, Attorney Garganese remarked that so long as the rates were "Just and
equitable" and there was a "Legitimate rationale" to justify the rates, the City could adopt
such rates as the City implements the enhanced Reclaimed water system. Further, he
indicated that the City Commission can still proceed with First Reading of the Ordinance
even if the Commission chose to eliminate years two (2) and three (3) at this time while
the City studies its options for creating two (2) different rate structures.
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Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
Mr. Ron Ligthart, 1036 Winding Waters Circle, Winter Springs, Florida: commented on
models; incentives; digging a well; rates in other Seminole County cities; and suggested
alternatives be considered.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
Discussion.
Attorney Garganese remarked, based on what the Commission said, "Your direction
would be to go ahead and pass this Ordinance on First Reading and strike years two (2)
and three (3) on the Reclaimed water." Mr. Lockcuff clarified that years two (2) and (3)
were the proposed Reclaimed water rate adjustments for the years 2010 and 2011.
Discussion.
Attorney Garganese emphasized to the City Commission that based on the current
situation, it was very important for the City to adopt rates that satisfy the City's bond
coverage debt obligations. Otherwise, it would create a very significant legal issue for the
City. Particularly, he stated that the City Commission must get the new Potable rate
structure in place to meet the bond covenant obligations.
Further, Attorney Garganese indicated that the City Commission could always amend the
rates again if the City develops a reasonable comfort level in the future that the bond
covenant debt obligations are being met.
"MY MOTION WILL BE TO STRIKE THE YEAR 2010, 2011
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECLAIMED WATER RATES AND THAT WE
DIRECT STAFF TO RESEARCH A DUAL POTABLE RATE STRUCTURE FOR
RECLAIMED AND NON RECLAIMED CUSTOMERS AND BRING THAT
BACK TO US AT A FUTURE MEETING." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
BONNER. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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600. Office Of The City Manager
Requests Acceptance Of The Investment Report For The Quarter Ending June 30,
2009 As Prepared And Presented By PFM Asset Management LLC.
Mr. Steven Alexander, CTP, CGFO, Managing Director, The PFM Group, 300 South
Orange Avenue, Suite 1170, Orlando, Florida: addressed the City Commission.
Discussion.
Manager Smith noted, "We had intended at this point going forward not to ask Mr.
Alexander to present this Report but rather just include it as an informational and maybe
have him on an annual basis or obviously, if any red flags were to emerge during the
year." Manager Smith added, "If that is okay with the Commission, that is my plan
going forward."
Mayor Bush remarked, "That is the Manager's recommendation okay Commissioners?
Commissioner McGinnis agreed. Deputy Mayor Krebs stated, "Absolutely and thank
you so much." Other Commissioners nodded. Commissioner Bonner added, "Well
done."
AGENDA NOTE: THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM WAS
DISCUSSED AGAIN, AS PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON PAGE 1 OF THESE
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REGULAR AGENDA
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601. Public Works Department
Requests The City Commission Review The Final Engineering And Landscape
Plans For A Proposed Tuscawilla Country Club Golf Course Feature Dry
Retention Area, Located On The North Side Of Northern Way West Of Wicklow
Way.
Although this Agenda Item was discussed at the beginning of the Meeting, Attorney
Garganese suggested that the Record should show that the Applicant had requested this
Agenda Item be Pulled.
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602. Utility Department
Requesting The City Commission Review The Proposed Storage Tank Location
West Of Oak Forest For Reclaimed Water Augmentation.
Mr. Lockcuff began the discussion on this Agenda Item.
Deputy Mayor Krebs asked about possible noise in the area. Brief comments followed.
Attorney Garganese left the Commission Chambers at 7:29 p. m.
Discussion ensued on spray fields and construction traffic.
Deputy Mayor Krebs asked Mr. Lockcuff, "Are you going to notify them that there is
going to be some construction in the area
Mr. Lockcuff explained, "It will come down Trotwood [Boulevard], most likely turn on
Papaya [Lane] and then down the power Easement."
Attorney Garganese returned to the Commission Chambers at 7:30 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Krebs suggested, "Perhaps we could ask the Oak Forest Newsletter to
print something about that in the future." Brief discussion.
"MOTION TO APPROVE ITEM `602'." MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR
KREBS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
MAYOR BUSH ADDED, "MOTION IS TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED
RECLAIMED WATER TANK LOCATION."
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
Further comments were made.
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603. Finance Department And Community Development Department
Requesting That The City Commission Adopt Resolution No. (Number) 2009 -44,
Authorizing The Submittal Of The Certificate To Non -Ad Valorem Assessment
Roll, Assessment Summary And FY (Fiscal Year) 2009 -2010 Annual Assessment
Roll For Tax Year 2009 Relating To The Oak Forest Wall And Beautification
District And The Tuscawilla Lighting And Beautification Assessment Area Phases
I And II To The Seminole County Tax Collector By September 15, 2009.
Ms. Kelly Balagia, Interim Director, Finance Department introduced this Agenda Item
for discussion.
Ms. Balagia noted, "There is a typo on the Agenda Item, the second page, the third bullet,
there were three (3) prepayments for Phase I capital and three (3) for Phase II capital."
"MOTION TO APPROVE" (RESOLUTION 2009 -44). MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HOVEY.
DISCUSSION.
Tape 2 /Side B
Mayor Bush opened the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
No one spoke.
Mayor Bush closed the "Public Input" portion of the Agenda Item.
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS RESTATED THE MOTION SAYING, "MOTION
TO APPROVE" (RESOLUTION 2009 -44). SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
HOVEY. DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
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604. Not Used.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 2009
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605. Office Of The City Clerk
Requests The City Commission's Direction Regarding The Upcoming Performance
Review For The City Clerk For Fiscal Year 2008 -2009, As Requested By The City
Commission At A Previous Meeting.
City Clerk Lorenzo Luaces briefly introduced this Agenda Item for discussion. Deputy
Mayor Krebs noted for the Record, "This possible raise is for this past year, not next
year; and it already has been budgeted."
With further comments, Commissioner Bonner said to City Clerk Lorenzo Luaces, "In
the one pager that you are preparing, if you could squeeze in there, these were the Goals
and these were the Outcomes, that would satisfy me."
Mayor Bush inquired, "What direction do you want to give Andrea (Lorenzo Luaces)
here? Do you want to see the one (1) page
"I AGREE WITH MR. BONNER. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE JUST THE GOALS
FROM LAST YEAR AND WHAT THE OUTCOMES WERE." MOTION BY
COMMISSIONER BROWN. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER BONNER.
DISCUSSION.
VOTE:
COMMISSIONER McGINNIS: AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR KREBS: AYE
COMMISSIONER HOVEY: AYE
COMMISSIONER BROWN: AYE
COMMISSIONER BONNER: AYE
MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Bush adjourned the Regular Meeting at 7:42 p.m.
REST CTF. LLY SUBMITTED:
A LORENZO- LUACES, MMC
CITY CLERK
AP 1 r1_.
MAYO OTN F._BUSH
NOTE: These Minutec were approved at the September 14, 2009 Regular City Commission Meeting.