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REGULAR MEETING
CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
FEBRUARY 23, 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 and
Linda Barnaby, present
Commissioners:
Cindy Kaehler, present
Arthur Hoffmann, present
Philip A. Kulbes, absent
Martin Trencher, present
For the invocation Commissioner Cindy Kaehler asked for a moment of silent prayer.
The Pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Commissioner Arthur Hoffmann.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to approve the minutes of February 9, 1987.
Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner
Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner
Kaehler, aye; motion carried.
Public Input:
Mr. Pat Villilo, President of the Tuscawilla Homeowners Assn., announced that the
meeting to be held on Feb. 26th on the Expressway routing will be held at the Keeth
Elementary School at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Art Harris, Sable Court, spoke about his participation on the Citizens Advisory
Committee of the Orlando Urban Area Transportation Study and that he was disappointed
in the lack of interest the City has taken in the organization that is responsible
for the roads, transportation system throughout the area.
Mrs. Helen Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about each resident of Hacienda Village
receiving three telephone books and about the heavy traffic on SR 434.
Mr. Kriplinger, Elderwood, asked what the City is going to do with the well that is
being drilled on the corner of Elderwood and Moss Road.
Public Hearing for Ord. No. 363, annexation of 1.83 acres south of S.R. 434 between
Belle Ave. and Winter Springs Elementary School (Williams). Second Reading:
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 363 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. The City Planner
explained the property is on the south side of SR 434, east side of Belle Avenue
and is approximately 1.83 acres. 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. 363. Seconded by
Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye;
Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye;
motion carried.
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Public Hearing for Ord. No. 366 annexing 1.17 acres on east side of Belle Ave.
south of SR 434 (Lonsway). Second Reading:
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 366 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. 366. Seconded by Commissioner
Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner
Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried.
Public Hearing for Ord. No. 364, amending the Comprehensive Plan; providing for the
addition of annexed property to the land use map at Light Industrial Classification;
providing for C-2 zoning for Dittmer property-1.24 acres on north side of Shepard
Road just east of US 17-92, etc. Second Reading:
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 364 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. The City Planner
explained the property is on the north side of Shepard Road immediately adjacent
to the Dittmer Architectural Aluminum, there is 300 feet of frontage and was
annexed last month. This action will put it on the Land Use Map as Light Industrial.
No one spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing
and reconvened the Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to adopt Ord. No. 364. Seconded by Commissioner
Kaehler. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner
Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried.
Public Hearing for Ord. No. 365, amending the Comprehensive Plan; providing
for reclassification of property to medium density residential; providing for
rezoning to R-T, etc.; Lot 26, Luttrell Park and a portion of the unnumbered
part of Block B, of D.R. Mitchell's Survey of the Levy Grant, etc. (Gould). Second
Reading:
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 365 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. The City Planner
explained it is a land use change for a small parcel of land immediately across
the street from City Hall fronting Seminole Pines Mobile Home Park. The Commission
instructed that the R-T Zoning Ordinance be changed to provide for model homes.
No one spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed the public hearing
and reconvened the Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to adopt Ord. No. 365. Seconded by Commissioner
Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs,
aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried.
Public Hearing for Ord. No. 368 establishing a three-month moratorium on all City or
County Transportation impact fees applicable within the municipal limits of the
City of Winter Springs, etc. Second Reading:
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 368 by title only on second reading. Mayor Torcaso
recessed the Commission Meeting and opened the public hearing. Manager Rozansky said
the County Administrator, Mr. Hooper, sent a letter saying there will be a consolidated
meeting March 18th, 7.00 p.m. where all the cities will give input and he suggested we
delay the adoption of this ordinance. Manager Rozansky recommended we proceed with
the adoption of the ordinance as it could be rescinded if it was necessary to do so.
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No one in the audience spoke for or against the Ordinance. Mayor Torcaso closed
the Public Hearing and reconvened the Commission Meeting.
Motion was made by Commissioner Trencher to adopt Ord. No. 368 establishing a three
month moratorium on all City or County transportation impact fees applicable in
the municipal limits of Winter Springs. Seconded by Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner
Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion carried.
Planning & Zoning Board Recommendations of 2/11/87:
1.Request of Herbert and Roberta Henson to annex Lot 25, Blk. D, D.R. Mitchell's
Survey (10.41 acres on south side of SR 434, approx. 2/3 miles east of SR 419 inter-
section):
The City Planner, Jacqueline Koch, explained the request is to annex with the
condition that this Ordinance not take effect until their requested land use is
approved. It will be a full scale amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and will be
among the spring amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, and the land use cannot be
approved for final action until later in the year.
First Reading of Ord. No. 372, annexation of Henson property:
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to read Ord. No. 372 by title only on first
reading. Seconded by Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye;
Commissioner Jacobs, aye; motion carried.
Attorney Barnaby read Ord. No. 372 by title only on first reading.
First Reading of Ord. No. 373, amending Ord. No. 245, Flood Damage Prevention:
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann to read Ord. No. 373 by title only on first
reading. Seconded by Commissioner Kaehler. Discussion. In discussion Miss Koch
explained the changes. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner
Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried.
Comments to be transmitted regarding Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan:
Motion was made by Commissioner Hoffmann that we adopt the letter to the City
Manager from the City Planner as our official reply. Seconded by Commissioner
Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner
Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; motion
carried.
The City Planner gave a brief update on the planning grant that was approved.
Miss Koch explained that she submitted a proposal to fund a study for the develop-
ment of our center core area. The City will receive $8,000 for a consultant to
provide technical assistance and $2,000 for supplies, etc.
City Manager - Richard Rozansky:
1. Resolution No. 563 requesting the State of Florida for authorization of a
traffic signal at the intersection of SR 434 and Hayes Rd./Wade St.,etc.:
Attorney Barnaby read Resolution No. 563 by title only.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 563. Seconded by
Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Trencher, aye;
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Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye;
motion carried.
Resolution No. 557, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with CSX
Transportation, Inc. for maintaining Tuscora Drive, etc.:
Attorney Barnaby read Resolution No. 557 by title only.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to adopt Resolution No. 557. Seconded by
Commissioner Hoffmann. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye;
Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye;
motion carried.
Resolution No. 558, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement with CSX
Transportation, Inc. for maintaining Vistawilla Drive, etc.:
Attorney Barnaby read Resolution No. 558 by title only.
Motion was made by Commissioner Kaehler to adopt Resolution No. 558. Seconded by
Commissioner Jacobs. Discussion. Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye;
Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye;
motion carried.
Step 2+3 Grant:
Manager Rozansky reported the revised total award of our grant was $28,000 lower
because the bid was $28,000 lower than what had been estimated; therefore, they
readjusted the figures. Manager Rozansky said he will sign the amendment if the
Commission concurs.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to authorize the City Manager to sign the
amendment on the Step 2+3 Grant. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Kaehler, aye; Commissioner Hoffmann, aye;
Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; motion carried.
Sign at Emergency Medical Center:
Manager Rozansky reported there was no way under the present Sign Ordinance that
would permit a sign that was requested by the Emergency Medical Center. The Sign
Ordinance would have to be changed to allow their request.
Water Plant Improvements/Wells:
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to accept Alternative No.4, Page 4, of the
Summary of Winter Springs Water Treatment Plant Improvements, Conklin, Porter and
Holmes, dated Feb. 17, 1987, and authorize the City Manager to execute a change
order to the contract; the contract is subject to the review and approval of the
City Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye;
Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried.
Reports:
Monthly reports have been distributed. There will be 28 additional lights installed
on S.R. 434 from Belle Avenue to the intersection of SR 419/434 at a cost of
approximately $300.00 per month. The lights should be installed in about 6 to 8
weeks.
Attorney Kruppenbacher gave a brief report on the Florida Public Utilities lawsuit.
He also reported that letters have been sent to property owners who have not paid
their assessments for the Moss Road improvements.
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Attorney Kruppenbacher spoke about the utility easements for Oak and Mockingbird Lane.
There was a technical deficiency that has to be corrected. The concensus of the
Commission was the City would pay for recording the easements.
Commission Seat I - Cindy Kaehler:
Commissioner Kaehler spoke about the City Engineer's letter of Feb. 16, 1987 in
reference to problems on a certain piece of property; also spoke about a new design
of speed bumps and asked the Police Chief to look into them.
Commission Seat II - Arthur Hoffmann:
Commissioner Hoffmann spoke about Sec. 14-3.1 and suggested the following change:
and each parcel or lot shall meet the engineering requirements and provided a platted
lot or parcel may not be divided if that lot or parcel has resulted from a previous
division by the owner or previous owners.
The City Attorney was asked to review this Section.
Commissioner Hoffmann suggested the payments to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Commission
be changed by ordinance to a salary rather than an expense reimbursement. Commissioner
Hoffmann suggested the Mayor receive a monthly salary of $450.00, the Deputy Mayor
$350.00 and the Commissioners a salary of $300.00. There would also be an expense
allowance of $50.00 per month, and expenses in excess of $50.00 per month will be
granted provided all expenses so incurred are verified by receipts. An ordinance
is to be drawn up to that effect.
Commission Seat IV - William A. Jacobs:
Commissioner Jacobs asked about the CADD Contract and the Municipal Code Contract.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to place on the Agenda the vacancy under Seat
IV on the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion.
Vote on the motion: Commissioner Hoffmann, aye; Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner
Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, aye; motion carried.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jacobs to reappoint Jim Hartman to the Planning and
Zoning Board. Seconded by Commissioner Trencher. Discussion. Vote on the motion:
Commissioner Jacobs, aye; Commissioner Trencher, aye; Commissioner Kaehler, no;
Commissioner Hoffmann, no; Mayor Torcaso, aye-at this time I would be in favor of
giving Mr. Hartman another chance; and if he definitely misses any more meetings that
he will be automatically out, I will vote to put Mr. Hartman back on the Planning &
Zoning Board under those conditions; motion carried.
Commissioner Jacobs asked about the Florida Public Utilities lawsuit.
Commission Seat IV - Martin Trencher:
No report.
Mayor's Office:
Mayor Torcaso reported the Kiwanis Club of Central Florida is having their 9th annual
Law Enforcement Awards Program at the new Stouffer's Hotel on April 25th, 6:30 p.m.
and asked everyone to let the City Clerk know if you decide to go.
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Mrs. Powell, Hacienda Village, spoke about the appointment of Jim Hartman to the
Planning & Zoning Board.
Larry Cerra, Blue Spruce Court, reported the Charter Review Board has completed
their review of the Charter and a report will be forthcoming in several days.
Meeting was adjourned 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mary T. Norton,
City Clerk
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