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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 07 24 City Commission Regular Minutes ... 83-84-20 . . Regular Meeting City Commission City of Winter Springs July 24, 1984 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Also present City Attorney Tom Lang Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Inez Linville, present William Jacobs, present Leanne Grove, present The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Inez Linville. Motion was made by Commissioner Linville, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of July 10, 1984. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Mayor Torcaso presented Cindy Kaehler a Resolution of Appreciation for her service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Public Input: Mr. John Mangan, Buttonwood Ave., presented petitions signed by 150 neighbors in that area, opposing anything built at the Buttonwood Park that would cause further traffic, and also opposing any more clearing and dumping. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to place this on the Agenda (park on Buttonwood). Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, no; Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion failed. This item is to be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. Allan MacDonald, Oak Road, Sable Springs, spoke about a drainage problem in his back yard. The water is not draining. He said it is an attractive nuisance. Another resident of Oak Road also spoke about the drainage problem. Appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision to deny the request of Emily Powell for Special Exception to Sec. 44.24(19) to establish a family unit comprising more than five nonrelated individuals (two adults providing HRS-licensed care for five to six children) in zone RC-l at 260 Bahama Road (W 1/2 of Lot 2, Blk. B, N. Orl.Ranches Sec. 1). Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the Public Hearing to discuss the Appeal. The following persons spoke for Mrs. Powell: Helen L. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. James White. The following persons spoke against the appeal: Herb Watson, Karen Hart, Susie Reid, Janet Gould, Pat Fenoff, Ray Fenoff, Betty Brandl, Claude Hurst, A. Bass, Noel M. Beary, June S. Beary, and Harry Reid. Helen F. Tasker from the Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services, spoke to the Commission regarding licensure. Emily Powell spoke to the Commission and said she has been a foster mother since 1975. Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; L;ommlSS1UUeL neHI-lllOLl, u.J~' ~~.._.._-------- aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 453 by title only. Title as follows: a Resolution of the City of Winter Springs requesting that the Florida Department of, Transportation approve a railroad crossing at Vistawilla Drive, City of Winter,Sprlngs, Fl.' authorizing the City Manager to take all such actions as he de:ms approprlate,to pro~ess the request for the railroad crossings, providing for confllctS and effectlve date. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Linville to approve Resolution No. 453. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . Vote on the motion: Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, ,aye; co~mlssloner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; motlon carrled. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 24, 1984 Page 4 83-84-20 City Manager - Richard Rozansky: 1984-85 Fiscal Year Budget: Manager Rozansky said he has presented the 1984-85 FY Budget. He said this year the General Fund revenues are approximately sixteen thousand dollars less, plus we have to pay the debt service on the new bond issue, but this has been wgrked out. He talked about the revenues and expenditures of each department. Salary wise he recommended a 5% cost of living and a 2% longevity increase. On Capital Improvements he talked about the need for underdrains on George Street; finish Shetland; Sheoah Circle; Oak Drive and Mockingbird, Duncan. In the Fire Department, estimated $16,000 for the renovation to the Fire Department and in General Government estimated $25,000 to complete this building as a Civic Center. He spoke about the resurfacing program and in Federal Revenue we estimate receiving $47,415.00 to be used for two police vehicles, a pickup truck in the Public Works Department and some equipment and a pickup truck for the Building Department. A Workshop Meeting was called for July 31 to discuss the budget. Commission sets: proposed millage rate, rolled back rate and day, time and place of public hearing for tentative budget: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Linville to set the millage rate at 1.009 mills; the rolled back rate at 1.009 mills, and Sept. 10, 1984 at 7:30 p. m. at City Hall, 400 N. Edgemon Ave., Winter Springs, for the public hearing. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; motion carried. Reports: Winter Springs Elderly Communities: Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs that we allow the property owners on Moss Road the option of paying up front or on a pay back basis over 10 years at the maximum amount of interest allowed by law. Seconded by Commissioner Hartman. Discussion followed. Motion and second were withdrawn. This is to be discussed at the Workshop Meeting on July 31, 1984. Manager Rozansky discussed the letter from the Dept. of Transportation regarding the light at the school; he also spoke about the letter from the City of Orlando in reference to the rerating. Monthly reports have been distributed. Manager Rozansky spoke about the sidewalk across from Casa Park Villas. The developer has put in the sidewalk across from Cas a Park Villas and there are two portions left to be installed. The concensus of the Commission was to finish putting in the sidewalk and putting a lien on the property. The lien would belong to Tuscany Place. City Attorney: Attorney Kruppenbacher said there was a meeting today with representatives from Florida Land regarding the lawsuit, and at the next meeting we should have a proposed settlement. In reference to the Pope lawsuit, we have 30 days to file an Appeal. The concensus of the Commission was not to appeal. . Regular Meeting, City Commission, July 24, 1984 Page 5 83-84-20 Commission Seat I - Jim Hartman: Commissioner Hartman asked why we are not using prisoners anymore for cleaning out ditches. He said we should start using them again as we have a lot of ditches that need cleaning out. Commissioner Hartman said that on Sunday Sheoah Boulevard was flooded in front of the construction site. He asked if it has been checked out to see what caused the problem. Commissioner Hartman said that part of the Florida Land settlement was getting a right of way for Shore Road continuing it on SR 434. He said we need to put it on the priority list since from time to time Hayes Road has to be cut off and people do not have a way to get through to SR 434. Last Sunday Hayes Road was cut off and there was no way to get out. . Commission Seat II - Buck Adkins: No report. Commission Seat III - Inez Linville: No report. Commission Seat IV - William Jacobs: Discussion of acquisition of NOWSCO: Attorney Lang said he has a 26 page agreement that is virtually in place, and they have agreed to the 2.2 million dollar purchase price, as is. Attorney Lang said at the last meeting Commissioner Adkins asked for a three year permit, and he is looking into that. Attorney Lang said he would like to set up a public hearing so that the public can come in and hear all the facts and then if everything is acceptable to the Commission, then the Commission can authorize the execution of the Agreement. Attorney Lang said the purchase of the spray effluent field would also have to be discussed, and also the possibility of buying their current office building. The public hearing was scheduled for August 7, 1984 at 7:00 P. M. at Winter Springs City Hall. Commission Seat V - Leanne Grove: Commissioner Grove spoke about the severe flooding in Hacienda Village due to a problem with Gee Creek. Commissioner Grove asked the City Manager if the Director of Administration could look into getting some help from DER as far as doing some cleaning or dredging. Motion was made by Commissioner Hartman, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to appoint Mr. Dasher to the Code Enforcement Board. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Grove, aye; motion carried. Meeting adjourned 11:00 p. m. Respectfully submitted, '\ Approved: ~;-: ~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk . ..i/ lj ,y t j C t~ i t1.,~..L--c- JOHN V. TORCASO ,MAYOR 83-84-20 Regular Meeting City Commission City of Winter Springs July 24, 1984 The Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, was called to order by Mayor John V. Torcaso at 7:30 p. m. Roll Call: Mayor John V. Torcaso, present Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Also present City Attorney Tom Lang Commissioners: Jim Hartman, present Inez Linville, present William Jacobs, present Leanne Grove, present The invocation was given by Deputy Mayor Buck Adkins. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Inez Linville. Motion was made by Commissioner Linville, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of July 10, 1984. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Grove, aye; Commissioner Hartman, aye; Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. Mayor Torcaso presented Cindy Kaehler a Resolution of Appreciation for her service on the Planning and Zoning Board. Public Input: Mr. John Mangan, Buttonwood Ave., presented petitions signed by 150 neighbors in that area, opposing anything built at the Buttonwood Park that would cause further traffic, and also opposing any more clearing and dumping. Motion was made by Commissioner Adkins, seconded by Commissioner Hartman to place this on the Agenda (park on Buttonwood). Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Adkins, aye; Commissioner Linville, no; Commissioner Jacobs, no; Commissioner Grove, no; Commissioner Hartman, aye; motion failed. This item is to be placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. Allan MacDonald, Oak Road, Sable Springs, spoke about a drainage problem in his back yard. The water is not draining. He said it is an attractive nuisance. Another resident of Oak Road also spoke about the drainage problem. Appeal from the Board of Adjustment decision to deny the request of Emily Powell for Special Exception to Sec. 44.24(19) to establish a family unit comprising more than five nonrelated individuals (two adults providing HRS-licensed care for five to six children) in zone RC-l at 260 Bahama Road (W 1/2 of Lot 2, Blk. B, N. Orl.Ranches Sec. 1). Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the Public Hearing to discuss the Appeal. The following persons spoke for Mrs. Powell: Helen L. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. James White. The following persons spoke against the appeal: Herb Watson, Karen Hart, Susie Reid, Janet Gould, Pat Fenoff, Ray Fenoff, Betty Brandl, Claude Hurst, A. Bass, Noel M. Beary, June S. Beary, and Harry Reid. Helen F. Tasker from the Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services, spoke to the Commission regarding licensure. Emily Powell spoke to the Commission and said she has been a foster mother since 1975.