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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 01 12 City Commission Regular Minutes 86-87-6 . REGULAR MEETING CITY COMMISSION CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS JANUARY 12, 1987 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 William A. Jacobs, present City Manager Richard Rozansky, present City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher, present Commissioners: Cindy Kaehler, present Arthur Hoffmann, present Philip A. Kulbes, present Martin Trencher, absent For the invocation Deputy Mayor William A. Jacobs asked for a moment of silent prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher. . Approval of minutes of December 8, 1986: Attorney Kruppenbacher asked the minutes to be amended to include the following: Kruppenbacher stated that as of yet he is not in receipt of the written comments from the Department of Community Affairs. He stated that the law technically requires that in adopting the proposed amendments that the Commission review these written comments. He stated that he was advised by the Department of Community Affairs verbally as late as this afternoon again, that there is no objection to the proposed changes and that the letter is held up in their typing system. Kruppenbacher stated that that being the case we propose that you go forward as follows: If you decide to approve these tonight; to approve each one subject to the receipt of the written comments from the Department of Community Affairs stating that there is no objection and at the same time schedule a special public hearing for next Monday night at 7:00 p.m., and this would be a continuation of these four items. He stated that the City should get the letter this week, and if as represented that hearing on Monday can be canceled. If the letter is not as represented, then convene next Monday night to conclude the matter completely. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of December 8, 1986 as amended as stated by City Attorney Frank Kruppenbacher. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs. aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Public Input: Mayor Torcaso presented a plaque in appreciation to Joan Stone for her participation and work in the Holiday parade; to Jackie Miller for her assistance and contribution to the Holiday parade and assistance to Recreation Director in the Summer Recreation Program; to Bill Davis, (accepted by Glenn Whitsett) for his work in the Police Benevolent Program and assistance to the Recreation Department. Resolutions of Appreciation were presented to Bob Smedley and Jay Alpert. A Resolution of appreciation was prepared for Mr. Brian Rush but he was not present to accept it. . A certificate of appreciation was presented to Edwin Forrest, fireman of the year. A certificate of appreciation was prepared for Timothy Willis, police officer of the year, but he was not present due to his work. Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 12, 1987 Page 2 86-87-6 ~ Public Input, continued: Mr. Gene Dorman, Northern Way, asked for stop signs to be installed to control the speeders on Northern Way. Marcia Gallo, Holiday Lane, presented a petition of 348 signatures to the Mayor, urgently requesting the proper departments to expedite the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Hayes Road and S.R. 434, and to also inspect the condition of foliage growing on the fence at the southwest corner of same intersection. Harvey Leman, Coral Way, also spoke in reference to the traffic light at Hayes Road. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, also presented a petition of 150 signatures to the Mayor requesting traffic lights at Hayes Road and S.R. 434 and Moss Road and S.R. 434. Public Hearing for Ord. No. 362, closing, vacating and abandoning the dedicated cul-de-sac on Garden Drive, etc. Second Reading: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 362 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Ord. No. 362. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. In discussion Mr. Tom Binford reported they would be having the closing on Jan. 14th. ~ Motion was amended by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Kulbes to include the passing of this ordinance is contingent upon the receipt of the deed to the other cul-de-sac. Discussion. Vote on the motion as amended: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Public Hearing for Revised Ord. No. 326, annexing 1.24 acres on north side of Shepard Road just east of US 17/92 (Dittmer) Second Reading: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Revised Ord. No. 326 by title only. There is to be a correction to the ordinance as follows: the first Whereas clause should be revised to provide: "Whereas, Walt Dittmer & Sons, Inc. and Dittmer Properties, Inc." Mayor Torcaso recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. No one spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes to adopt Revised Ord. No. 326 with the first paragraph to be amended as stated by the City Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. First reading of Ord. No. 363, annexation-Belle Ave. (Williams): Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 363 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. ~ Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 12, 1987 Page 3 86-87-6 . Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 363 by title only on first reading. First Reading of Ord. No. 364, to amend the land use plan-Dittmer/Shepard Road/ Lt. Industrial (C-2): Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 364 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 364 by title only on first reading. First Reading of Ord. No. 365, to amend land use plan-Gould/SR 434 opposite City Hall/Medium Density Residential (R-T): Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 365 by title only on first reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. Attorney Kruppenbacher read Ord. No. 365 by title only on first reading. . City Manager - Richard Rozansky: Acceptance of Audit Report: The 1985-86 Fiscal Year Audit Report has been distributed. Jackie Hoeffer, Ron Shuck and Bill Partlow with the firm of Kane & Shuck were present and made a short presentation on the audit report. This year a Federal Revenue Sharing audit was also performed. Mr. Partlow discussed three accounting changes. There was an adjustment to the special assessment fund, an adjustment to vacation pay and a change in the bond issuance costs. Ms. Hoeffer spoke in reference to the Auditors comments and said there were no material weaknesses discovered in the internal accounting system of the City. Mr. Shuck spoke in reference to the pie charts on Revenues and Receipts. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the 1985-86 Fiscal Year Audit Report. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried. lnterlocal Agreement with Seminole County (Annexation Agreement): Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to accept the Interlocal Agreement subject to the City's receipt of the dismissal with prejudice of the pending lawsuits on annexations. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; motion carried. Pension Plan-Resolution No. 562, adopting the first amendment to Amended and Restated Money Purchase Pension Plan and Trust for Employees of City of Winter Springs, etc.: Attorney Kruppenbacher read Resolution No. 562 in its entirety. Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 562. Seconded by Commissioner Kulbes. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried. . . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 12, 1987 Page 4 86-87-6 Reports: Manager Rozansky thanked the City Auditors for their assistance to the entire Staff; he reported the City will be looking into computers and he will report back to the Commission. Manager Rozansky said he would like to get our finance program certified and obtain the Certificate of Achievement. Manager Rozansky said he had a call from two Board members regarding a $49.00 check for the last month of 1986. It was determined that the $50.00 checks for the last month once issued could not be returned. No action was taken. Manager Rozansky said we are working on our ten year capital improvement program. He spoke about the property next to the Public Works Compound. The house directly adjacent to the Public Works Compound is for sale, asking price $50,000.00. The Commission authorized the City Manager to look into the benefits of obtaining this property for future use by the City. Mayor Torcaso called a Workshop Meeting for Jan. 19th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss impact fees with the County. Manager Rozansky said the contract for the CADD system will be on the Agenda for the next meeting. Attorney Kruppenbacher said the proposed planned unit development ordinance is coming back as written with a recommendation it be applied to all property not presently covered by the PUD ordinance that falls within that classification. The ordinance will be on the Agenda for the next meeting. Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler: Commissioner Kaehler spoke in reference to the letter from the Dept. of Transportation and the City's request for a school zone on SR 434. Commissioner Kaehler also said she is still getting complaints about cars double parking on Cortez Aveue. Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann: Commissioner Hoffmann asked for a listing of staff members. Mr. Don LeBlanc was introduced as the new Land Development Coordinator. Mayor Torcaso recommended Mr. Milo Jones, 210 Hacienda Village, be appointed to the Code Enforcement Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Kulbes that we accept the recommendation of the Mayor. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Kulbes, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried. Commission Seat III - Philip A. Kulbes: Commissioner Kulbes reported he will be asking the Seminole County Legislative Delegation to allow him to make a presentation regarding the safety of the children going to and from the Winter Springs Elementary School on SR 434. Commissioner Kulbes reported he attended a Workshop Meeting on Ethics and Personnel for the Florida League of Cities and he also spoke about the meeting with Seminole County in reference to impact fees. . . . Regular Meeting, City Commission, Jan. 12, 1987 Page 5 86-87-6 Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs: Commissioner Jacobs thanked the Police Department and the Paramedics for their quick response time when his daughter had to be transported to the hospital. Commissioner Jacobs asked the City Attorney about the Florida Public Utilities lawsuit. He also asked about the light in the Commission Chambers. There was discussion about the Tri County League of Cities becoming an associate member. Manager Rozansky said they are going to let the County vote, and if they do that, Manager Rozansky suggested the City withdraw from the League. Mayor's Office: Mayor Torcaso said the proposed planned unit development ordinance will be on the Agenda for the next meeting. Mayor Torcaso said he is waiting for a report on the sign ordinance. He asked Mr. Cerra for a written report from the Charter Review Board. Mayor Torcaso spoke about rent control and asked the City Attorney to look into rent control by municipalities. Attorney Kruppenbacher will bring back a report at the next meeting. Mayor Torcaso suggested a resolution be adopted for all appointed board members to be reimbursed for their expenses. Meeting adjourned 9:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~r:~ Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Approved: J ,MAYOR