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Home My WebLink About1981 02 10 City Council Regular Minutes ~ 80-81-11 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FEBRUARY 10, 1981 . The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Deputy Mayor John Torcaso. The invocation was given by Councilman Martin Trencher. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Councilman Wilfred Arnold. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, absent Deputy Mayor John Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Councilmen: Jim Hartman, present Wilfred Arnold, present Martin Trencher, present Maureen Boyd, present Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve the minutes of January 27, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion ccrried. Public Input: Mr. Russell DeFazio, Buttonwood Ave., asked the City Attorney if the City has the right to refuse a lot split if all parts of the City Code are met. Attorney Stalnaker answered that it is discretionary if they grant it or refuse it. City Engineer explained that if information is shown that the drainage will not run that way, he would suggest that his recommendations be withdrawn. . Mr. DeFazio also asked council to place on the ballot the question if property owners would be willing to pay higher ad valorem taxes but removing utility and franchise taxes. Mr. George Shriver, formerly Bombay Ave., said this is one of the greatest communities he has ever lived in; congratulated Council on their good work. Consent Agenda: First reading of Ordinance No. 233, rezoning Lot 26, Blk. B, D.R.Mitchell's Survey of the Levy Grant: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. General Agenda: Continued Public Hearings on Ordinances Nos. 229 topless ordinance and 230 which deals with restricting the location of adult entertainment establishments. The purpose of continuing the public hearing was for more public input. Bill Jacobs, 404 S. Edgemon Ave., was in favor of both ordinances but only if they are put to a vote of the people; Russell DeFazio thinks the people should set the standards; Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road, favored that ordinances being but to a binding referendum; Al Harris, Sable Court asked why we need Ord. 230. Deputy Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Regular Meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 229. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: CouncilmankBoyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. . . . . ~ ~ Reg. Meeting, City Council, Feb. 10, 1981 Page 2 80-81-11 Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to adopt Ordinance No. 230. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman that we put it on a referendum just as a strengthening position for these two ordinances at the next city election. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, no; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. City Manager: Resolution No. 345, Application for community service trust fund assistance: Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that we adopt Resolution No. 345 application for Community Service Trust Fund Assistance. Seconded by Councilman Hartman. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, no; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. Bids: On February 5, 1981 the bid opening for two police vehicles was held. Motion was made by Councilman Boyd to grant the City Manager permission to purchase two vehicles from Holler Chevrolet each costing $7,025.00. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. Land Development Ordinance: This ordinance was discussed. Several changes were recommended in reference to the Board of Adjustment and nnpact fees. The first reading will be March 10, 1981. Tanker/pumper specifications: Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to go out for bids for a tanker/pumper. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Monthly reports have been distributed. Manager Rozansky reported that the bids for the city's insurance will be opened February 17, 1981; the bids for the addition to Fire Station NO.2 will be Feb. 24, 1981; and resurfacing certain streets will be Feb. 27, 1981~ Manager Rozansky said he will be ready with a report on North Orlando Ranches Sec. 8 and 9 as sOOn as he gets his report from the City Engineer. Councilman Arnold pointed out for the records if utility taxes and franchise taxes were eliminated it would require the ad valorem to go from 2.05 to 4.9 mills. Councilman Trencher suggested that the format for the monthly financial statement be on an accrual basis. . . . .. Reg. Meeting, City Council, Feb. 10, 1981 Page 3 80-81-11 Council Seat I - Jim Hartman: There was discussion of smoking during Council Meetings. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to authorize the City Manager to put in an air purifier in the council chambers. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, no; motion carried. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold commended Deputy Mayor Torcaso on his fine job in presiding over the Council Meeting in Mayor Piland's absence. Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: COuncilman Trencher referred to the letter from Mr. Pellerin concerning Seminole Cablevision - the City Manager reported the poles are scheduled to be moved. Councilman Trencher referred to the postcard complaining about Mr. Friend's cats. Since the complaint was not signed no action can be taken. Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Winter Springs and the Wastewater Transmission Authority: Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that the City accept the inter local agreement between the City and the Wastewater Transmission Authority and amended to include the items as discussed by Council as it refers to Paragraph 6 page 8 and any additional comments by the City Attorney. (Change made on Page 8, Par. 6: after the word customer, "as determined by the professional engineers of the authority in accordance with the standard operating procedures in the industry".) Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion as amended: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. Deputy Mayor Torcaso reported he had spent two days in court last week on a lawsuit involving the City and the death of a woman involved in an accident on SR 434 & Sheoah Boulevard in 1978. At the Council of Local Governments meeting last week the Council dissolved the present tax equalization committee and want to form a new committee. A resolution will be presented.1to City Council at the next meeting requesting the Board of County Commissioners to set up a new tax equalization committee. Attorney Stalnaker reported that the County approved the last Wastewater Transmission Agreement that was sent there. Councilman Boyd asked for your prayers in assisting her to find a new school site as their school was burned to the ground this past weekend. Meeting was adjourned 9:26 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ~r~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk ,DEPI1rY MAYOR