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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001 03 14 Consent B Approval of the February 26, 2001 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM B Consent X Informational Public Hearings Regular March 14. 200l Regular Meeting Mgr. 1 Dept. Authorization CONSENT B. Office Of The City Clerk Approval Of The February 26,2001 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. " '.' f' ; f CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2001 I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of February 26, 2001 of the City Commission was called to order by Deputy Mayor David W. McLeod at 6:32 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, arrived at 6:44 p.m. 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, arrived at 6:33 p.m. City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese;present A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. .:. .:. AGENDA NOTE: THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM WAS DISCUSSED AS DOCUMENTED, PRIOR TO 'PUBLIC INPUT'. .:. .:. III. CONSENT CONSENT A. Office Of The City Clerk Approval Of The Minutes Of The January 18, 2001 Special City Commission Meeting. CONSENT B. Office Of The City Clerk Approval Of The Minutes Of The February 12, 2001 Regular City Commission Meeting. Attorney Garganese stated that under his seat he "Reported on the Commission on Ethics issue, and it simply should read that 'The staff for the Commission on Ethics did not feel there was enough legal precedent to issue an informal opinion.' And that is the first sentence - under City Attorney report." " CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 2 OF 23 Deputy Mayor McLeod stated, "Can we go ahead and approve the - Consent Agenda then with that particular change?" "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MILLER. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Gennell mentioned to the Commission that it was Deputy Mayor McLeod's Birthday, and his family brought in a Birthday Cake. II. PUBLIC INPUT Mr. Stefan B. Gaylord, 105 View Point Place, Winter Springs, Florida: asked ifhe could be permitted to install vinyl fencing, and would they add it to the City's Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Blake also mentioned that aluminum fencing is not addressed, and suggested that "We take a look at this and find out what other new types of products we either may want to include or not include, and of course, each one should be evaluated separately." Manager McLemore stated, "We will look at both of them, and bring them back to you." Manager McLemore added, "We need to take a look at it and bring it back as an Ordinance Amendment." The Commission was asked for their opinions on this. Commissioner Miller stated, "I don't have any problem with it." Commissioner Martinez agreed that he had no problem. Commissioner Gennell asked, "About whether we look at it in order to think about adopting it?" Deputy Mayor McLeod said, "That's correct." Commissioner Gennell said "Fine." Deputy Mayor McLeod added, "Yes, they are going to bring it back as an Ordinance to look at and discuss under an Agenda Item." Commissioner Gennell stated, "How about they bring us back their suggestion, and then we go if we want an Ordinance?" Deputy Mayor McLeod said to Commissioner Blake, "She suggests that this comes back as - to show us that as their suggestion and then bring it later as an Ordinance." Commissioner Blake stated, "I think what we would want Staff to do is to look at all the variety of different types of materials that are being used now, and bring us back an Agenda Item with their recommendations. I think there is some information not only on aesthetic value and how they last, but also engineering issues ,\, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 3 OF 23 about wind loads, and Southern Building Codes." Deputy Mayor McLeod said, "1 think everyone is in agreement." Mr. Bob Williams, 1039 Elk Court North, Winter Springs, Florida: spoke of a conflict about the granting of a Variance to Dr. Riddick at 1553 Winter Springs Boulevard. . Mayor Partyka arrived at 6:44 p.m. Mr. Williams inquired if that Variance could be "stopped" and spoke of Deed Restrictions. Deputy Mayor McLeod asked, "Do we as the City have to pay attention to the Deed Restrictions or if we make a ruling, but the Deed Restriction override it, cannot the Homeowners Association still go ahead and send them a letter stating that they are in violation of the Deed Restrictions?" Commissioner Martinez mentioned that his microphone was not working properly. Further discussion. Commissioner Blake stated, "I think if this comes back to us for renewal, and perhaps maybe we should even re-listen to the tapes and look at it again, as to what was presented to us and what is actually there." Deputy Mayor McLeod turned the Meeting over to Mayor Partyka. .:..:. AGENDA NOTE: PRIOR TO THE INFORMATIONAL AGENDA, THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS WERE MADE. .:. .:. Ms. Diane Walters of Winter Springs High School invited the Commission to attend a presentation by the Drama Department of "And They Came For Me," which is being held at the High School. Mayor Partyka introduced Mr. George Edwards, Capital Projects Coordinator and Ms. Kimberley Hall, Stormwater Engineer, who were recognized for receiving their Professional Engineer License designation from the State of Florida. Commissioner Gennell introduced Mr. Larry Birch, the new President of the Grove Counseling Center to the Commission. , CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 4 OF 23 IV. INFORMATIONAL INFORMATIONAL A. General Services Department Wishes To Inform The Commission Of The Results Of Extensive Research And Evaluation Of Our Phone Services And Costs, And The Economic Benefits That Were Realized From Those Efforts. INFORMATIONAL B. Parks And Recreation Department Notifying The City Commission Of The Status Of The Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program Grants Regarding Torcaso Park And Sunshine Park. INFORMATIONAL c. Information Services Department Wishes To Furnish The Commission With City Web Site Statistical Information. (This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed Until The March 12, 2001 Meeting) IN FORMATIONAL D. Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The City Commission About The Winter Springs Sports, A Bi- Weekly Newspaper. Brief discussion. INFORMATIONAL E. Police Department Wishes To Provide The City Commission With Year 2000 Crime Statistics. (This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed Until The March 12, 2001 Meeting) INFORMATIONAL F. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Considers Information Regarding Commercial Vehicle Enforcement. Mr. Charles Carrington, AICP, Community Development Director addressed the Commission on this Agenda Item. Brief discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 5 OF 23 Commissioner Miller stated, "If at all possible, I would like you to put some emphasis on that area over the next couple of months, or the next couple of weeks at least, and see if we can't get it under control." Brief comments were made on the question marks that are used in this Ordinance, and on page 1366 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Partyka stated, "It would seem to me like that is a little oversight, so maybe we could clean that up?" INFORMATIONAL G. Parks And Recreation Department Wishes To Inform The City Commission That It Plans To Conduct A Summer Day Camp Program At The Sunshine Park Civic Center. Mayor Partyka stated, "I would be looking for a Motion to pass the Informational Agenda ?" "SO MOVED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka called a break at 7: 16 p. m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:32 p.m. Mayor Partyka stated, "Let the record show that everyone is here on the dais." V. PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Community Development Department - Code Enforcement Division Requests The City Commission Holds A Second Reading Of Ordinance 2001-09 , Amending The Code Dealing With Trailer And Revolving Signs. Attorney Garganese read Ordinance 2001-09 by "Title" only. CITY OF WINTER SPIUNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 6 OF 23 Mayor Partyka opened the "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item. No one spoke. The "Public Input" portion of this Agenda Item was closed. Tape l/Side B "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2001-09 AMENDING THE CODE DEALING WITH TRAILER AND REVOLVING SIGNS." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Partyka advised everyone on the dais to speak into his or her microphones. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. Utility Department Requesting The City Commission Hold A First Reading For Ordinance #2001-11 Relating To Water Shortages. (This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed Until The March 12, 2001 Meeting) Brief discussion ensued on the delay. Attorney Garganese stated, "It will be on the next Agenda. " No action needed or required. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 7 OF 23 VI. REGULAR REGULAR A. Office Of The City Clerk Requesting That The City Commission Of The City Of Winter Springs Consider Resolution Number 2001-04 Which Sets Forth A Suggested Format And Style For All City Commission Meeting Minutes And Advisory Board And Committee Meeting Minutes. (This Agenda Item Has Been Postponed Until The March 12, 2001 Meeting) No action needed or required. REGULAR B. General Services Department Requests That The City Commission Authorize The City Manager To Execute The Attached Contract With Mountain View Productions Of Winter Gardens To Provide Entertainment, Concession, And Other Services At Central Winds Park For The Annual Fourth Of July Celebration. Mr. Gene DeMarie, General Services Director introduced this Item. Mr. Bill Geissler, President of the Rotary Club of Winter Springs: spoke to the Commission on scholarships and thanked them for their support. Discussion. "MOTION TO APPROVE." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. Commissioner Blake inquired as to when the document needs to be approved by, and asked, "What would you suggest we do about the issue of the fireworks? What I would like to see is to have some document come back prior to the execution of the document that shows it a little more concrete what we are going to get for the money?" Manager McLemore explained that "I think they've met all of the requirements of our bid. I think that at this point in time it's more of a goodwill issue, where we sit down with them again, and say, 'here is our displeasure, and we're really expecting to see a very good show with - a substantial amount more fireworks than we had last year, not just the same amount spread out over - more time.'" Commissioner Blake agreed and stated, "Exactly" and asked that future bid documents require more specifics as to quantities of shells, type of shells, frequency intervals, etc. Deputy Mayor McLeod added, "I think what we are really wanting to see Ron [McLemore, City Manager] is at least equal to the frequency, with a longer duration, and - you as City Manage just need to convey that to the supplier." Deputy Mayor McLeod added, "I think in the future CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26,2001 PAGE 8 OF 23 though Gene, I'd like you to look into, or at least the Manager look into how to put that in your RFP - the amount of shells, the size of shells." VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR c. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission Approval Of Concept F Of The Torcaso Park Expansion Master Plan Study For The Application Of A Community Development Block Grant And Authorize The City Manager To Apply For This Grant On Behalf Of The City Of Winter Springs. Mr. Chuck Pula, Parks and Recreation Department Director and Mr. Bill Starmer with 'sri' addressed the Commission regarding this subject. Discussion. Regarding the amount of water usage associated with various types of splash pads, Commissioner Blake stated, "I'd be very interested in that." Commissioner Blake also asked, "You can't use surface water for something like this? Mr. Starmer responded that, "Your liability there would be out of line." Commissioner Blake said, "Mr. Manager, if we go forward, at this point in time, to approve the Grant Application, and if it were to come back fully funded, are we then required to go through with this plan as filed, or do we scale it back?" Manager McLemore said, "You can amend the plan." With continued discussion on the type of water to be used, Mr. Starmer said that "There are closed water systems, and we would bring back more information to you." Commissioner Martinez spoke to Manager McLemore about a previous discussion on "The expenditure of $5,000 for environmental services, to do a wetlands study, and a report containing estimated costs to mitigate the wetlands. I haven't seen that." Manager McLemore said, "We can get you another copy." Manager McLemore suggested that we may want to consider the Water Management District's support of shallow wells. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 9 OF 23 Tape 2/Side A COMMISSIONER BLAKE STATED, "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DIRECT THE MANAGER TO HAVE STAFF FILE THE GRANT FOR CONCEPT 'F' FOR THE CDBG GRANT $485,080.00 DOLLARS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT ONCE WE RECEIVE THE RESPONSE ON THAT, THAT THIS COMMISSION RETAINS THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR AMEND THE APPLICATION TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE SPLASH POND." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR D. Parks And Recreation Department Requesting The City Commission Approval To Apply For A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) For Upgrading Accessibility Of The Civic Center And Authorize The City Manager To Apply For This Grant On Behalf Of The City Of Winter Springs. Mr. Pula also introduced this Agenda Item. "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE DIRECT THE MANAGER TO HA VE STAFF FILE FOR A cDBG GRANT FOR THE UPGRADING OF THE CIVIC CENTER, FOR $23,969." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE. SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. DISCUSSION. Deputy Mayor McLeod inquired about the budgeted amount. Deputy Mayor McLeod advised Mr. Pula that there is a book put out for the ADA handicapped (for Florida) and suggested that the City and the Building Department use this book; and he offered to supply a copy of it to the City's Building Department, and added, "If we move forward with this, I think I would like to have you make sure we review that and make sure that is what we are doing." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 10 OF 23 VOTE: COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Commissioner Gennell asked Mr. Pula about the "Tot Lot' at Torcaso Park. Commissioner Gennell inquired about getting park benches "Inside where they could watch their kids play." Commissioner Gennell further stated that "Some of the parents there did say it would be very nice to have benches closer to the children." Commissioner Martinez suggested, "Maybe you could get some businesses to donate." REGULAR E. Public Works Department Updating The City Commission Regarding The Status Of Various Traffic Signalization Projects In The City And Requesting Direction As The Commission Deems Appropriate. Mr. Kip Lockcuff, Public Works/Utility Department Director stated, "Just to update - we did sign the Maintenance Agreement for Edgemon, and fired that off to FDOT, and also a letter to Pizzutti on the Winding Hollow light, giving them direction also." The Commission and Mr. Lockcuff discussed the following lights: "Central Winds Park/Winter Springs High School" Signal: Commissioner Blake asked, "Are we fully responsible for the maintenance of that light, at the High School?" Mr. Lockcuff stated, "We pay the maintenance, County costs, and the School would pay the electrical costs, or vice versa, either way." Commissioner Blake inquired, "Which would we rather do?" Mr. Lockcuff said "I have not seen what the electric costs are, so I would have to defer until I knew that." Commissioner Miller said to Captain Noland of the Winter Springs Police Department, "When the light goes in, are you still going to have to have officers there?" Captain Noland explained that they would probably only have to control the "box" for special events. Mayor Partyka asked the Commission, "Do you all agree with Mr. Lockcuff to go on?" The consensus of the Commission was that they approved. "Vistawilla Drive" Signal: Commissioner Blake asked about the cost for a light at this intersection? Mr. Lockcuffresponded that it would be in the $120,000 range, and that it would be "decorative." Commissioner Blake asked, "Up to our standards as to what we are trying to do?" Mr. Lockcuff responded, "Yes." Commissioner Blake then asked about the costs and timeframes. Commissioner Blake further asked, "Is there a way that CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE II OF 23 we can pre-fund this from our General Fund and get paid back from the One-Cent if it goes through?" Manager McLemore replied, "I think there is a specific provision in the sales tax that says you can't do that - in the One-Cent Local Option Sales Tax." Commissioner Blake then asked, "Is there a way we can utilize Impact Fees to do it, and trade out some of the monies that we were going to spend Impact Fees on, into the One- Cent, if that is approved? Manager McLemore responded, "That is something we would have to look at. Give us some time to work with that." With brief discussion on Impact Fees, Manager McLemore suggested, "Maybe we need to raise our Impact Fees." Commissioner Blake then said, "I think this intersection is definitely an issue. I think we need to look at funding alternatives out there, to get it done sooner than later. I think if we take a month and put that together cleanly, if that's not going to make, hopefully much of a difference, but I would like to see us move forward on this as soon as possible. " Discussion ensued on Consultant fees. Commissioner Miller suggested "It might be something we ought to look at closer to the end of the fiscal year. If we have some funds available, maybe we ought to look at that, and bring it back." Commissioner Miller then said, "That is not going to speed it up very much any way. Because what we're really talking about is a start date in September, if the One-Cent Sales Tax passes. But, we can start moving forward on it almost immediately, and commit funds to a Consultant." Manager McLemore added, "Once it is funded, you can go ahead and then pay." Commissioner Miller then said, "So, getting the Consultant work out of the way, right now, would speed up how much, if the One-Cent Sales Tax goes through? Would it be exactly seven (7) months?" Mr. Lockcuff replied, "If we timed it like that, yes." Commissioner Miller said, "Well, I think it is something that Staff ought to bring back to us - maybe as something we need to look at for consulting work." Manager McLemore added, "I was going to suggest that you look at - funding the design out of the Impact Fees - because that is a small amount of money, and we would bring it back to you at the next Meeting." Deputy Mayor McLeod asked what the status was about the possibility of us utilizing the County's mast arms and maybe add something decorative to them here in the field, and have the same effect - that they were going to be stocking those mast arms as I understood it, with the County, and if we shifted to that mast arm, they would be available to us, and it wasn't a six (6) month lead?" Mr. Lockcuff spoke of standards, and stated, "But, I could check on that. I could check if they stock these standards." Deputy Mayor McLeod further stated, "We haven't brought it back - to this Commission, but my viewpoint would be if the County is stocking something, because of their beautification of 17-92, then, very, very similar to what we're going to be doing, then - why would we be foolish enough to do something different, and we should then try to draw off the County and we may have to add a little decorative piece to our pole, here as it gets here, which is a strap-on device anyhow, and shorten this window down." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 12 OF 23 Deputy Mayor McLeod added, "We need to move forward and I think we need to find out what the County has, and what is acceptable to the State and not necessarily try to drag it out to a year. I think I would try to move this thing so that six (6) or eight (8) months, we can be putting mast arms up out there." Mr. Lockcuff advised the Commission that, "They have kind of said to me, not that we are going to stockpile extra mast arms for you, but we're getting ready to order, tell us what you want, and if you're ready to pre-pay - them, they'll order them when they're ordering theirs. So that when we have the contract we say, we'll supply the mast arms, and we've already cut that six month delivery time to - maybe it's a sixty day construction period now." Deputy Mayor McLeod said, "I would hope that by this means here, we would have some indication of what we thought we might need." Mayor Partyka stated, "You can look into that and double check with the Commissioner's suggestion, right? In terms of what the lead-time is?" Mr. Lockcuffreplied, "Absolutely. I guess the only thing not clear is how to pay for the mast arm? I don't know if you want to give me any direction on that, or wait until that actually comes back?" Deputy Mayor McLeod stated, "I think the thing is once you find out if you can get it from them, and then Mr. Lockcuff should come back to the Commission with his request for funding." Commissioner Martinez agreed that "We should move on this item as quickly as possible and we should ask the Manager to come back to us with some paperwork addressing an increase in the Impact Fees to cover this and possibly other issues." Mayor Partyka stated, "In regards to 434 and Vistawilla Drive, it seems like the consensus here is based on me tabulating that everyone says we need to move on, at least with the recommendation, in terms of how to get one earlier, what kinds of funds, etc." Mr. Lockcuff added, "I intend to return with a proposal for design services." Tuskawilla Road at Trotwood and Winter Springs Boulevard: Mr. Lockcuff advised the Commission, "I think there was some question when I brought this up before, as to - I know you all didn't like when I told you it was too late, about whether we could swap them out. We can in fact. The decorative portion is actually a jacket that slaps on the outside of the existing mast arm, so they can be retrofitted, basically at any time. My recommendation is to let the contractor finish the road, and then come back with the County and retrofit the mast arms to the decorative style." Deputy Mayor McLeod asked Mr. Lockcuff, "Was there a cabinet upgrade that needed to be done there Kip, or have you looked at that since? Mr. Lockcuffreplied, "Yes, we'd do that at the same time." Additionally, Deputy Mayor McLeod stated, "The County Maintenance people, or whoever that was in the meeting, was in charge of mast arms, had also offered his services to come out and make this switch at no charge to the City." Mr. Lockcuff stated, "Correct." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 13 OF 23 Mr. Lockcuff then said, "The only thing that I would like to clarify in the letter from the County is if you concur, they include Dyson. I had not intended to include the Dyson intersection. And I would clarify that with the County, if that's agreed to by the Commission. " "I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE EACH OF THE V ARIOUS TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION PROJECTS IN THE CITY AS DISCUSSED." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER. BLAKE. SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. DISCUSSION. Commissioner Gennell asked, "Does the Motion then include the upgrade of the traffic signal at Dyson?" Commissioner Blake stated, "No. We did not discuss doing that yet." VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR F. Office Of The City Clerk Requests The City Commission Give Additional Consideration Of Alternative Methods Of Recognizing Former City Clerk, Mary T. Norton, Who Recently Passed Away. Discussion. Mr. LeBlanc felt that an employee recognition award, such as the "Mary" award, or the "Norton" award, or the "Mary Norton" award could be awarded to deserving employees, in her honor. Commissioner Miller stated that "I like Mr. LeBlanc's recommendation." Deputy Mayor McLeod said, "I think the Trail ;idea is a very good idea to have a sector of the Trail as a kind of memory lane of the City, or how the City got here, or the people - that helped create the City; where the plaques could be put, so that as time goes, at least there is some recognition that goes there." Deputy Mayor McLeod further said, "I appreciate the idea, the 'Mary Norton' award to the employees, but as time goes, also - there will be less of them to understand who Mary Norton was. But, I think at that point, sharing that with the employees, I think that is something that I would like to see shared with all the citizens of the City and some kind of a plaque that identifies whom they were and perhaps what period of time they were involved with the City. So I would be very CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 14 OF 23 favorable of somewhere along, either in Magnolia Park or one of the others there, that there is a walk area where on the Trail area that these plaques be put." Commissioner Gennell stated, "I tend to agree with Commissioner McLeod and which is partly in agreement with Commissioner Blake. What I really think is we need to put this off - agenda this for a year or so from now, until we can visualize what is going on back there, and what we really want to do. I was up to Bok Tower a couple of years ago and people up there can do a - nice restful area with a bench and that is dedicated in the memory of somebody. I agree, something in the Town Center, and also, if you will in the meantime take a look at the Black Hammock Trail. When the County put that - in initially, they went to some people who were very familiar with how that piece of land evolved there, and they took about a one paragraph - of the historical significance of it and the same could be done for somebody who makes a major contribution to the City, and just lays out, this is - why their name is here, and that's that. But, I would favor putting this on an Agenda way down the road, when we have a place that is appropriate to - deal with it." Commissioner Martinez stated, "I think that Don LeBlanc's suggestion has been very successfully used by public and private institutions, and even though the employment rolls change from year to year. First you have to give the employees in the City some kind of background and incentive to win this award, and then for the presentation, you go through a discourse on how this came to be, and the people will become aware of who she was and what she did, and 1 believe this is a great idea." Commissioner Blake stated, "I actually feel quite similarly. 1 think the idea that Mr. LeBlanc brings up is an excellent one, something that we could certainly implement. Not necessarily though as - named after Mary Norton or an employer type thing; when we start doing that after one employee, then you have another good employee, and you can't do the exact same thing for them, I think that creates a problem. The nice thing about the "memory walk" or something of that nature is, you can treat all excellent employees who have given long terms of service to the City sort of on an equal basis; it's like you run out of parks, run out of buildings, but on the walk you have multiple people, and the other thing 1 would like to say is 1 think it is important not to just use this place for people who have contributed greatly to our community, and then passed on, 1 think it is something while they are still alive. And maybe we need to build a threshold when we get to this, and I do agree with Commissioner Gennell that perhaps later on down the road, a year or two, is the time to really put this thing together. Once we see how the Town Center, the Trail area is developing. It would be nice to have some threshold, maybe its twenty (20) years, maybe its twenty-five (25) years of service, something like that; that even if they are still here, they make it to the walk of fame even while they are here, to honor their service to the City." Commissioner Miller stated that regarding Mrs. Norton, "She is definitely one of the trailblazers in the City, and Commissioner Martinez made a comment which I think is CITY OF WINTER SPRlNGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 15 OF 23 correct. There are a lot of people that come early in a program, who set the pace. And the thousands that come afterwards, and you can't recognize all of them, but you do recognize the early ones." Commissioner Miller further stated, "I think we could always go later on and put a walk of fame or whatever the appropriate thing is at the new Town Center, and then recognize her as one of the people also that was involved early on in the City." Mayor Partyka stated, "Here is where it stands right now. Two (2) of the Commissioners want the kind of employee recognition award with her name on it. Three (3) of the Commissioners and it's not perfect but basically talked about some kind of Trail, park, some kind of walk, all right. And - three (3) people have mentioned that putting it off a little bit. I would say from the consensus, that number one, to hold off a little bit on this, and three (3) of the Commissioners are saying along the lines of a walk or a trail or a park. So I would say, and again - the three (3) people that said that, are you all in agreement - to basically move it on? I would request a Motion on that, just so we could make it official." "I'M PREPARED TO MAKE A MOTION THAT WE AGENDA THE QUESTION OF HOW BEST TO RECOGNIZE FORMER CITY CLERK, MARY NORTON; THA T WE PUT IT ON THE AGENDA ABOUT A YEAR FROM NOW." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER GENNELL. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR G. Community Development Department - Land Development Division Presents To The Commission For Their Action The Request Of APT (Voicestream) To Amend The Existing Lease Agreement For The Telecommunications Tower Located On City Hall Property. Mr. LeBlanc addressed the Commission on this matter. "I MAKE A MOTION THAT WE APPROVE ITEM 'G.'" MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGEI60F23 VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR H. City Manager Requests That The City Commission Make An Appointment To The Code Enforcement Board, To Fill The Vacancy From The Recent Resignation Of Board Member Me) Glickman. "I WOULD LIKE TO NOMINATE MR. MERVIN WERNER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE MOTION CARRIED. REGULAR I. City Manager Providing Information From The Recent Visit To The Savannah Respite Center. Discussion ensued on possible dates when this Workshop could be held. Commissioner Gennell also mentioned that we need to reschedule the Workshop with the Planning and Zoning Board. Tape 2/Side B With further discussion, the Commission decided to meet on Wednesday, March 21S\ at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Respite Center. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 17 OF 23 VII. REPORTS REPORTS A. City Attorney - Anthony A. Garganese, Esquire Attorney Garganese advised the Commission that he would be bringing back the Water Shortage Ordinance at the next Meeting. . Attorney Garganese mentioned that he had provided a copy of the "Final Report for Florida's Growth Management Study" for each member of the Commission. REPORTS B. City Manager - Ronald W. McLemore Manager McLemore discussed a recommendation for the balance of Consultant Mr. Jim Burgess' work on the Charter Review. Manager McLemore stated that after discussing this issue, we agreed on the "Compromise of $5,500.00 to complete the work that was assigned to him, and one (I) other trip down here to make that presentation to you. Obviously, plus his out of pocket expense, and ifhe needs to come additional nights to be at meetings, the $300.00 dollar a day rate which I've paid him for the past two meetings, so I think that is about $1,500.00 less than he had mentioned, when we were speaking the other night. So that would be my recommendation of a very fair rate. Now - he has gone ahead and done work for you to look at, draft work, which I can make available to you tomorrow, based on the discussions last week. Just to make sure that what he has is consistent with what you had done at the meeting, and I'll start handing that out to you tomorrow." Mayor Partyka stated, "Is there a Motion for the $5,500.00, plus $300.00 a day here?" "I'LL MAKE THAT MOTION>' MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE MOTION CARRIED. Deputy Mayor McLeod added, you said that tomorrow that you'll have those in our boxes, available to us." Manager McLemore answered, "Should have, yes." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 1801'23 Manager McLemore then stated, "You had asked me to come forward with some recommendations on salary for the Clerk," Manager McLemore then said, "1 have finished my review which I will pass on to you. What we have not finished is surveying the other Clerks around. You asked, 1 believe it was Commissioner Blake, 'You said, let's look at the salaries of the other cities, and do a review similar to the one I did last year. We've not completed that, but, it will all be available for your next meeting." Deputy Mayor McLeod then said, "I didn't quite understand. Ron [McLemore, City Manager], you said you've done the review. Is this something you're going to put in our box again?" Manager McLemore responded, "Yes, it will be available for you, for your next meeting." Deputy Mayor McLeod then said, "So, it will be an Agenda Item?" Manager McLemore replied, "We can do it under my seat or as an Agenda Item, whichever you prefer to do." Mayor Partyka stated, "I would prefer - personally - an Agenda Item." Manager McLemore answered "Okay." REPORTS C. City Clerk - Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces City Clerk, Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces advised the Commission that she had received two separate requests - one from Senator Lee Constatine and another from Representative David Mealor's Office, that we provide them with a framed photograph of the City, or the City's Logo etc. for their Tallahassee offices? With brief discussion, Mayor Partyka stated, "If it's okay with everybody here, how about we do this. We'll find something and make a decision, and send it up. How's that. We'll take it out of the Mayor's fund." Commissioner Gennell mentioned that pictures of the Commission - and a group picture of the Commission in front of the Seal, could be sent. The City Clerk advised the Commission about the next Tri-County League Of Cities Luncheon, which is being hosted by our City, on Thursday, March 15th at Noon. The City Clerk advised the Commission that the Tri-County League of Cities has asked us to provide someone to do the Invocation. With discussion, Mayor Partyka stated that "The Baptist Church of Winter Springs" would do it. In addition the City Clerk provided a sample of a "card" that would be presented to each guest at this function. Commissioner Gennell read the contents of the card to those in attendance. The Commission was asked if they would sign about 65 of these cards. The Commission agreed. Commissioner Martinez asked the City Clerk about the new "name plates." The City Clerk explained that she was working on them. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGEI90F23 nEPoRTs D. Commission Seat II - Michael S. Blake Commissioner Blake suggested that we revisit the current zoning classifications, especially C-1 and C-2; and multi-family classification. Commissioner Blake stated, "I would like to ask the City Manager to have Staff begin a review of all the zoning classifications and bring us some recommendations of how they might recommend either adjusting, or perhaps even creating a new classification, if they think that is appropriate for some of these types of uses that we are seeing. The Commission agreed this to. Deputy Mayor McLeod asked if the Planning and Zoning Board would be involved in this and Commissioner Blake agreed and said, "It would go to them, before it would come to us." Commissioner Blake then asked for a rewrite of the PUD law, 20-357., and asked what the status of this was. Attorney Garganese said, "As you know, there are two different PUD provisions." Commissioner Blake asked if they could be brought together? Attorney Garganese agreed and said that that was what his Office was working on. Commissioner Blake then inquired, "Do we have any type of timeframe when we might see, some results on that work?" Attorney Garganese stated that probably within a "couple of months" this might be completed. Commissioner Blake asked about the "Water Study" - the "Rate Study," and asked when it will be completed? Manager McLemore stated, "Let me get with Kip [Lockcuff, Public Works/Utility Director] tomorrow and give you a firm date for the report." REPORTS E. Commission Seat III - Edward Martinez, Jr. Commissioner Martinez asked Manager McLemore, "We all received a copy of this Department of Community Affairs report dated January 26th, has to do with the ORC relating to the Comprehensive Plan Amendments you sent up to Tallahassee; and it deals with parts of the development of the 434 area up by 417, and they cite some serious concerns here in so far as the wetlands and flood zones. And I would like to know what is being done about this to try and correct this, because I know we went through the Amendment procedure and we said no, nobody is going to go there and touch this and touch that. But apparently they found loopholes there, that they want plugged up. I would like to know what is being done about this; if this has been answered; and if it hasn't, and you have to, I would like to get a copy of this here immediately after you complete your response." Commissioner Blake stated, "Mayor, Point of Order on this. This ORC Report I think is the basis for a lawsuit that the City is involved in." Mayor Partyka called a brief break at 9:23 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 20 OF 23 The meeting was called back to order at 9:24 p.m. Discussion. Commissioner Martinez then stated, "What I am asking is for is a copy of any response to this document. Attorney Garganese said, "No formal response has been filed yet." Mayor Partyka added, "He says, when you do, you'll get a copy." Attorney Garganese added, "It will be in your Agenda Package." Commissioner Martinez added, "I just want any documents showing how you are going to clear this up." Commissioner Martinez presented a copy of an employee job posting to the City Attorney, and asked "If this notice is posted on the bulletin board of our City Hall here, is it a violation of Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, or if we are in compliance when we post an employment notice that says 'Only city employees need apply. ", Attorney Garganese said, "Give me an opportunity to look at the issue." Commissioner Martinez asked the City Manager about "Political Workshops" that are being held at the Civic Center, and were they paying for the use of the facility?" Manager McLemore said that "I'll check it out for you." Commissioner Martinez then asked if our Adult Entertainment Ordinance is "up to snuff?" Attorney Garganese responded that it is in the "Process of being Te-written." Commissioner Martinez asked about senior citizens and "The possibility of some transportation to allow them to go to and from, especially some old people that can't drive anymore, and I would like to know, especially some time between now and the preparation for next year's budget, how much this would be, and if we can have it." Manager McLemore responded, "We've done reports on that, at least twice since I have been here, and the Commission has said no. If you would like for us to bring it back again, we can do that." Commissioner Martinez said, "I would like that to happen." Commissioner Blake spoke of a County program "Seniors For Better Living" and suggested there are other programs, and said "We should look at that, in terms of doing that report to see if there isn't some opportunity there to partner with that organization." Further discussion. REPORTS F. Commission Seat IV - Cindy Gennell Commissioner Gennell said, "And I would like to see too, the estimate for something just to serve the active seniors who are going for recreational needs." Commissioner Gennell asked if Workshop with the Planning and Zoning Board could be rescheduled. With discussion, the Commission agreed to hold it on April 16th, at 6:30 p.m. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 21 OF 23 Commissioner Gennell then passed out the results of the 434 Beautification Grant Application. Discussion. Commissioner Gennell advised the Commission that the Community Alliance is looking for a nomination from our City. Discussion ensued on Commission Members serving on different Committees and providing occasional reports. Commissioner Gennell was nominated to serve on the Community Alliance organization. REPORTS G. Commission Seat V - David W. McLeod Deputy Mayor McLeod stated that at the Opening Ceremonies for the Little League, he noticed that there was no flag. Deputy Mayor McLeod stated, "That there should be some type of a flagpole, and it should carry our City flag along with the National flag." Deputy Mayor McLeod then said that he thought that the benches at Sam Smith Park should be closest to the walkways. Deputy Mayor McLeod also said that "There should be restrooms at this park, and at all of our parks." The consensus of the Commission was that "Mr. McLemore would look into it." Deputy Mayor McLeod also said that he was surprised to hear that R.T. Hillery had left the City. Deputy Mayor McLeod asked about the status of the Code Enforcement issue on animals. Manager McLemore said he would check on this. Tape 3/Side A REPORTS H. Commission Seat I - Robert S. Miller Commissioner Miller inquired "On the Park issue, have you had any further discussion with the School Board securing the terms and conditions under which we are going to use the fields, where the new school is going to go in, in three (3) years." Mr. Pula said he hoped to provide the Commission with information at "Your next meeting." Discussion. Commissioner Miller asked about Moss Park, and said that the perimeter had a number of different, types of fences around it. Commissioner Miller suggested, "We need to put either a board on board fence - from the creek along the back of the basketball court there, to the little pavilion; and I would like to see that come back to us, however you would like to do it. But I think we need to do that, sooner than later." Manager McLemore said, "We could come up with some concepts for you to look at." CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26. 2001 PAGE 22 OF 23 Commissioner Miller asked about moving the Public Works facility, and said that "I intend to try and get this on the budget for next year." Commissioner Miller further said, I still have not seen anything from City Staff on what it is going to cost, where it might go, what year it is going to be done." Commissioner Miller said I would like to see some input on this from the City Staff in the next couple of months, before the new budget cycle starts." REPORTS I. Office Of The Mayor - Paul P. Partyka Mayor Partyka asked that photographs be taken of the Commission on March 26th, individually and as a group. Mayor Partyka spoke on "Publicity in the lobby area of City Hall, and asked that this be done better, especially with a new Town Center going on." Commissioner Gennell said "I really would like an estimate from the City Manager about when we can expect to see something going on over there." Commissioner Blake suggested that Mr. Carrington contact the editors of the "Common Ground" publication and get an article on our Town Center for the next issue. Mayor Partyka asked "When are the marketing pieces being available through our new advertising agency?" Manager McLemore said that he would find out for the Commission. Commissioner Blake suggested that a large sign be posted at the Town Center construction site, "Something that would generate interest and excitement" for this project, and that the signage should meet City codes. The Commission was in agreement. Mayor Partyka spoke of the photographs taken of people and events involved with the City, and to have them hung on the walls at City Hall. Mayor Partyka asked about the status of "name tags" on offices. Commissioner Miller said he would like something to come back from Staff on how you could implement some of these things, if everyone else agrees. Where pictures should be put up, and how? And, the "name tags" on offices, that kind of got me. You're right, we should have had those a long time ago. And I think the City Manager needs to attend to that sooner than later." Mayor Partyka stated, "This Commission agrees." Mayor Partyka advised the Commission that he had submitted land (Jetta Point) for an owner to the Natural Lands Acquisition Program for Seminole County. Discussion. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS MINUTES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2001 PAGE 23 OF 23 Mayor Partyka then proposed that a "State of the City" breakfast be held. The date agreed upon was Monday, April 2nd, beginning at 7:30 a.m., (until 9:00 AM.) and it could be held at the Civic Center. Mayor Partyka stated that "Andrea and I would handle the details on that." Mayor Partyka suggested a type of Continental Breakfast, and said that "We will make it nice and classy." Commissioner Gennell suggested that we consider the next Board Appreciation Dinner, and added, "Let Andrea bring us back dates." "MOTION TO ADJOURN." MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ. SECONDED. DISCUSSION. VOTE: DEPUTY MAYOR McLEOD: AYE COMMISSIONER MARTINEZ: AYE COMMISSIONER GENNELL: AYE COMIVlISSIONER BLAKE: AYE COMMISSIONER MILLER: AYE MOTION CARRIED. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Partyka adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. ZO-LUACES NOTE: These minutes were approved at the Mareh 14,200 I City Commission Meeting.