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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 05 12 City Council Regular Minutes 80-81-20 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS May 12, 1981 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Councilman Wilfred Arnold. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Attorney Wallace Stal- naker. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present 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 Torcaso to approve the minutes of April 28, 1981. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Pub lic Input: Mr. Art Harris, 20 Sable Court, asked what the procedures are for any changes to a planned unit development. It was explained that the request would go before the Planning and Zoning Board and would require public hearings. Mr. William Kinnee, Lot 168 Hacienda Village, thanked the Mayor and Council for their attention to the driveway problem leading into Hacienda Village. . Councilman Hartman thanked the Sugartree and Sugarcreek Homeowners Association for the good softball game. Consent Agenda: Resolution No. 352, authorizing utilization of septic tanks on one-quarter acre lots in Mohawk Village, etc. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve Resolution No. 352 with the insertion of the words "installation and" in Section 1, Section 2 and the first whereas (in front of the word-"utilization"). Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, no; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 239, amending the 1980-81 Budget, etc. Second Reading: Mayor Piland recessed the council meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing input on proposed Ordinance No. 239, amending the 1980-81 budget. Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 239 on second reading by title only. City Council has been provided copies of the revised budget. Federal Revenue Sharing Budget was discussed. It has been revised from $78,860.08 to $74,660.08. A reduction in the Fire Department Vehicles Line Code and change to the City Manager's vehicle line code have been made. There were no comments from the audience for or against the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. . There was discussion of the Budget. Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court and Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Avenue spoke in discussion. Councilman Trencher talked about the additional $57,800.00 to the year end reserve and the additional money from the Transmission Authority. The City Manager explained he is not sure that we will be getting any Transmission Authority money this year. . . . Reg. Session, City Council, May 12, 1980 Page 2 80-81-20 City Manager Rozansky explained that when he adjusted the budget he placed the additional revenue in the year end reserve account. Manager Rozansky said he would like to fence the park, make Unprovements to the park and install a traffic signal at S.R. 434 and N. Edgemon Ave. Councilman Arnold talked about the V.F.W. participating in a fence for the park. He felt the Manager did a good job with the budget, he would approve the budget and continue to monitor expenditures. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 239, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Motion and second were withdrawn. City Manager Rozansky reported two additions have to be made to the budget as follows: In the City Manager's Budget Line Code 11.1, add $2500.00, and Line Code 21.1 add $167.00, and reduce the year end reserve account under General Government by $2,667.00. Motion waS made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 239 as amended. Seconded by Councilman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. General Agenda: Fiscal Agents: Mayor Piland reported that Council has indicated they would like to speak to fiscal agents in reference to the possible acquisition of the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation. We have scheduled the agents that have indicated they would like to talk to Council. Each agent was given 15 minutes. The agents that gave presentations were: Mr. Rick Massey of H. I. Henann & Co., Inc.; Mr. Pellegrini, Mr. Bob Wagner and Mr. Gary Akers of Southeast Municipal Bonds; Mr. Russell Hawkes of Florida Municipal Advisors, Inc.;Mr. Anthony Soviero and Mr. Blackwell of William R. Hough & CO.;Mr. Alfred Shepard of Florida Municipal Securities, Inc.; and Mr. Loomis Leedy of the Leedy Corporation. They presented proposals and gave a short history of their background and experience. A Special Meeting was called for Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p. m. for Council to make a decision for a fiscal agent for the City. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 240, making the granting of all conditional uses subject to hearing before the Board of Adjustment, etc. Second Reading. Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on proposed Ordinance No. 240. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading by title only. Attorney Stalnaker explained that Section lC on page 2 may have to be changed pending adoption of Ordinance No. 235, the Land Development Ordinance. Therefore, he suggested this be tabled until May 26th which is the date Ord. No. 235 is scheduled for public hearing. Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, So. Edgemon Ave., spoke in discuSsion. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland continued the public hearing until May 26, 1981, after the public hearing for the proposed Land Development Ordinance. . . . Reg. Session, City Council, May 12, 1981 Page 3 80-81-20 Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation: Request of David Cottey to rezone Lot 20, Blk. 2, North Orlando Townsite 4th Add. (501 S.R. 434 at Bennet St.) from R-l to C-l. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; CounciUnan Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Bid recommendation for radio for Fire Department: Manager Rozansky reported we had the bid opening on May 7, 1981 and one bid was received from Rad- Com, Inc., 2440 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida for a total price of $1,821.33. Manager Rozansky recommended we accept the bid. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we allow the City Manager to go out and purchase the radios. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. Stop Lights: There was discussion of the letter from the City of Casselberry, asking for the city's participation in a stop light at S.R. 434 and Timberlane. Council also discussed a stop light at S.R. 434 and N. Edgemon Avenue. Mr. Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, So. Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion. City Planner Jacqueline Koch was asked to provide Council with a written report of the action taken in reference to Mr. Kaplan's information that funds were available thru the Governor's Traffic Safety Council. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that we would have no objection to the City of Casselberry funding the traffic signal and also the maintenance fee on it and if they are willing to do that through some process they will assume the legal responsibility; then we will initiate the necessary resolution and get a traffic signal installed. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that we accept the City Manager's recommendation to install a traffic light at S.R. 434 and Edgemon Ave. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, no; CouncilmanArnold, yes; motion carried. (Mr. Harris, Sable Court, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, S.Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion.) Monthly reports have been distributed. Councilman Arnold asked about the City Municipal Building sign that was placed on North Edgemon Avenue, opposite the City Hall. City Manager said he would check into that. Manager Rozansky asked Mayor Piland to proclaim the week of June 8, 1981 as Clean-Up Fix Up Week in the City of Winter Springs. . . . Reg. Session, City Council, May 12, 1981 Page 4 80-81-20 Attorney Stalnaker reported that there will be a hearing on Thursday on a summary judgment on the lawsuit with Southern States Utility Company. He asked if the Council would be receptive to discussing the possibility of the acquisition of the utility and Council said they would be. Council Seat I - Jtm Hartman: Councilman Hartman asked when Council would discuss the Charter Revision Commission's recommendations. Mayor Piland said this would be discussed next week at the Special Keeting, May 19, 1981. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold said he talked with Casselberry Postmaster Bob Kelly who said that Washington has said that residents may use Winter Springs as their mailing address. Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: Councilman Trencher said he received a call from a resident of the Highlands in reference to Galloway Drive. He asked the City Manager to check the condition of that street and some of the other streets in the Highlands and let hUn know the status of them. He also asked about our recreation program master plan. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: Councilman Boyd thanked everyone that played in the ball game on May 2, 1981. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland thanked Sertoma for the project on May 2; he said it waS a great day for Winter Springs. Mayor Piland said the public needs to be aware that Sertorna has been investing money in the park and they have plans to invest more. Mayor Piland talked about the Transmission Authority. He said they are working on a sponsorship agreement between North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation and the City. He said we are the sponsoring entity. The utility will obligate itself directly to the City of Orlando for the debt service and cost of flow incurred and this would be on the 100,000 gallons we have negotiated with Seminole County. We are g$ing to have to go back and discuss with Seminole County the arrangements on the 100,000 gallons and whether or not it can be given over to NOWSCO on that basis. If we get to 1985 and still do not own the utility we would still have to be participating in some type of sponsorship agreement in order for them to participate in the Iron Bridge Project. Mayor Piland said he feels we are a little closer to the bond issue. All the agreements have to be worked out before we can proceed. Mayor Piland reported he was in Tallahassee last Wednesday attending Florida League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting. Meeting was adjourned 10:40 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: ~;:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk TROY J. P 80-81-20 ,- REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS May 12, 1981 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Troy Piland. The invocation was given by Councilman Wilfred Arnold. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Attorney Wallace Stal- naker. Roll Call: Mayor Troy Piland, present Deputy Mayor John Torcaso, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Wallace Stalnaker, present Counc i lmen: Jim Hartman, present Wilfred Arnold, present Martin Trencher, present Maureen Boyd, present Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso to approve the minutes of April 28, 1981. Seconded by CounciLman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Pub lic Input: Mr. Art Harris, 20 Sable Court, asked what the procedures are for any changes to a planned unit development. It was explained that the request would go before the Planning and Zoning Board and would require public hearings. Mr. William Kinnee, Lot 168 Hacienda Village, thanked the Mayor and Council for their attention to the driveway problem leading into Hacienda Village. .-.- Councilman Hartman thanked the Sugartree and Sugarcreek Homeowners Association for the good softball game. Consent Agenda: Resolution No. 352, authorizing utilization of septic tanks on one-quarter acre lots in Mohawk Village, etc. Motion was made by Councilman Hartman to approve Resolution No. 352 with the insertion of the words "installation and" in Section 1, Section 2 and the first whereas (in front of the word-"utilization"). Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: CounciLman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, no; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 239, amending the 1980-8l Budget, etc. Second Reading: Mayor Piland recessed the council meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing input on proposed Ordinance No. 239, amending the 1980-81 budget. Attorney Stalnaker read Ordinance No. 239 on second reading by title only. City Council has been provided copies of the revised budget. Federal Revenue Sharing Budget was discussed. It has been revised from $78,860.08 to $74,660.08. A reduction in the Fire Department Vehicles Line Code and change to the City Manager's vehicle line code have been made. There were no comments from the audience for or against the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget. There was discussion of the Budget. Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court and Bill Jacobs, S. Edgemon Avenue spoke in discussion. Councilman Trencher talked about the additional ~ $57,800.00 to the year end reserve and the additional money from the Transmission Authority. The City Manager explained he is not sure that we will be getting any Transmission Authority money this year. Reg. Session, City Council, May 12, 1980 Page 2 80-8l-20 ,,--. City Manager Rozansky explained that when he adjusted the budget he placed the additional revenue in the year end reserve account. Manager Rozansky said he would like to fence the park, make tmprovements to the park and install a traffic signal at S.R. 434 and N. Edgemon Ave. Councilman Arnold talked about the V.F.W. participating in a fence for the park. He felt the Manager did a good job with the budget, he would approve the budget and continue to monitor expenditures. Mayor Piland closed the public hearing and reconvened the council meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 239, seconded by Councilman Boyd. Motion and second were withdrawn. City Manager Rozansky reported two additions have to be made to the budget as follows: In the City Manager's Budget Line Code ll.l, add $2500.00, and Line Code 21.1 add $167.00, and reduce the year end reserve account under General Government by $2,667.00. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to adopt Ordinance No. 239 as amended. Seconded by CounciLman Boyd. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; CounciLman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; motion carried. - General Agenda: Fiscal Agents: Mayor Piland reported that Council has indicated they would like to speak to fiscal agents in reference to the possible acquisition of the North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation. We have scheduled the agents that have indicated they would like to talk to Council. Each agent was given 15 minutes. The agents that gave presentations were: Mr. Rick Massey of H. I. Henann & Co., Inc.; Mr. Pellegrini, Mr. Bob Wagner and Mr. Gary Akers of Southeast Municipal Bonds; Mr. Russell Hawkes of Florida Municipal Advisors, Inc.;Mr. Anthony Soviero and Mr. Blackwell of William R. Hough & Co.;Mr. Alfred Shepard of Florida Municipal Securities, Inc.; and Mr. Loomis Leedy of the Leedy Corporation. They presented proposals and gave a short history of their background and experience. A Special Meeting was called for Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p. m. for Council to make a decision for a fiscal agent for the City. Public Hearing for Ordinance No. 240, making the granting of all conditional uses subject to hearing before the Board of Adjusoment, etc. Second Reading. Mayor Piland recessed the Council Meeting and convened the public hearing for purposes of hearing comment on proposed Ordinance No. 240. Attorney Stalnaker read the second reading by title only. Attorney Stalnaker explained that Section lC on page 2 may have to be changed pending adoption of Ordinance No. 235, the Land Development ,Ordinance. Therefore, he suggested this be tabled until May 26th which is the date Ord. No. 235 is scheduled for public hearing. Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, So. Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion. No one spoke against the ordinance. Mayor Piland continued the public hearing until May 26, 1981, after the public hearing for the proposed Land Development Ordinance. - Reg. Session, City Council, May l2, 1981 Page 3 80-81-20 ~ Planning & Zoning Board Recommendation: Request of David Cottey to rezone Lot 20, Blk. 2, North Orlando Townsite 4th Add. (501 S.R. 434 at Bennet St.) from R-l to C-l. The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold to accept the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; motion carried. City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Bid recommendation for radio for Fire Department: Manager Rozansky reported we had the bid opening on May 7, 1981 and one bid was received from Rad- Com, Inc., 2440 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, Florida for a total price of $1,821.33. Manager Rozansky recommended we accept the bid. Motion was made by Councilman Torcaso that we allow the City Manager to go out and purchase the radios. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Hartman, aye; Councilman Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; motion carried. ,~ Stop Lights: There was discussion of the letter from the City of Casselberry, asking for the city's participation in a stop light at S.R. 434 and Ttmberlane. Council also discussed a stop light at S.R. 434 and N. Edgemon Avenue. Mr. Ben Kaplan, Burgos Road, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, So. Edgemon Ave., ~poke in discussion. City Planner Jacqueline Koch was asked to provide Council with a written report of the action taken in reference to Mr. Kaplan's information that funds were available thru the Governor's Traffic Safety Council. Motion was made by Councilman Arnold that we would have no objection to the City of Casselberry funding the traffic signal and also the maintenance fee on it and if they are willing to do that through some process they will assume the legal responsibility; then we will initiate the necessary resolution and get a traffic signal installed. Seconded by Councilman Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councibaan Arnold, aye; Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, aye; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, aye; motion carried. Motion was made by Councilman Trencher that we accept the City Manager's recommendation to install a traffic light at S.R. 434 and K4genon Ave. Seconded by Councilman Torcaso. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Councilman Trencher, aye; Councilman Boyd, no; Councilman Torcaso, aye; Councilman Hartman, no; CouncilmanArnold, yes; motion carried. (Mr. Harris, Sable Court, and Mr. Bill Jacobs, S.Edgemon Ave., spoke in discussion.) Monthly reports have been distributed. Councilman Arnold asked about the City Municipal Building sign that was placed on North Edgemon Avenue, opposite the City Hall. City Manager said he would check into that. Manager Rozansky asked Mayor Piland to proclaim the week of June 8, 1981 as Clean-Up Fix Up Week in the City of Winter Springs. ,~ Reg. Session, City Council, May l2, 1981 Page 4 80-81-20 ,-., Attorney Stalnaker reported that there will be a hearing on Thursday on a summary judgment on the lawsuit with Southern States Utility Company. He asked if the Council would be receptive to discussing the possibility of the acquisition of the utility and Council said they would be. Council Seat I - Jim Hartman: CouncibDan Hartman asked when Council would discuss the Charter Revision Commission's recommendations. Mayor Piland said this would be discussed next week at the Special Meeting, May 19, 1981. Council Seat II - Wilfred Arnold: Councilman Arnold said he talked with Casselberry Postmaster Bob Kelly who said that Washington has said that residents may use Winter Springs as their mailing address. Council Seat III - Martin Trencher: Councilman Trencher said he received a call from a resident of the Highlands in reference to Galloway Drive. He asked the City Manager to check the condition of that street and some of the other streets in the Highlands and let him know the status of them. He also asked about our recreation program master plan. Council Seat IV - Maureen Boyd: CouncibDan Boyd thanked everyone that played in the ball game on May 2, 1981. Council Seat V - John Torcaso: Nothing to report. ~ Mayor's Office: Mayor Piland thanked Sertoma for the project on May 2; he said it was a great day for Winter Springs. Mayor Piland said the public needs to be aware that Sertoma has been investing money in the park and they have plans to invest more. Mayor Piland talked about the Transmission Authority. He said they are working on a sponsorship agreement between North Orlando Water & Sewer Corporation and the City. He said we are the sponsoring entity. The utility will obligate itself directly to the City of Orlando for the debt service and cost of flow incurred and this would be on the 100,000 gallons we have negotiated with Seminole County. We are g.ing to have to go back and discuss with Seminole County the arrangements on the 100,000 gallons and whether or not it can be given over to NOWSCO on that basis. If we get to 1985 and still do not own the utility we would still have to be participating in some type of sponsorship agreement in order for them to participate in the Iron Bridge Project. Mayor Piland said he feels we are a little closer to the bond issue. All the agreements have to be worked out before we can proceed. Mayor Piland reported he was in Tallahassee last Wednesday attending Florida League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting. Meeting was adjourned lO:40 p. m. Respectfully submitted, Approved: . ~;-:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk ,,- ~'- -:J~~~~i2yOR TROY J. P D '-