CCMtg08-01-05MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood Ciry Commission C6ambere
175 Nest Warren Avenne
I.ungwood, Rlorida
rvurvuTrs
AUGUST i, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor l{, G."Burch"Itondy
Depup~ Mayor John C Maingot
Commissioner Dan Anderson
Comniissinner Mike hlolr
Coen er 6rian D. Sackett
Ricbartl5.'1'aylor, Jr., Cin Atrarnr~
John J. Dragn, Cih~ Aaminirtraror
Sarah M. Mijares, Cir}~ Clerk
Tom Smith, Dig isiorr Manager o[ Sneers/Fleet
Pnf afiller, Director of Commm:iN Sen~icrs
Toro Jackson. Chle[ o[ Pnlice
Dnnielm Aaaimm enmmnniD` seremes conralnmor
chdx sdimmt, commtndty sen-iars coaramaror
Cnrol Rng¢rs, Director of Eiaanclnl Services
1. CAL.l. TO ORDER. Mayor Bundy callod the nwGing to order at 2:p3 p.m.
2. A moment of SILENT MEDI'fA'p10N was [olloived by the PLEDGE OE
ALLEGIANCE.
3. COM1IM1itINIT1'ANNOUNCEMENTS. Tire following annouocennent wa made:
A. NnDonvl Night Out-Reiter Park, 30i Wcsr tVarren AVennG Tuesday,
Angusr 2, 2005, fi:00 p.ni.
0. RECOGNITIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A. Dislricr HS Yreaentaflnn of the Bttxiness Person of the Mnnrh .award
for August 2005 to Cynthia Milly of Millers' SrJ,oo1 Supplies, LLC,
located ar 5255oarh Ronald Reagvn 6onlevard, Suite 113.
C m net Sackers mudabrieChiogrvphy on MS. Cyothie Millrx of
Millerse5chool Bupplies, LLC. He said e0cr teaching school of South
Scmioole Middle School far thiiaeeti (13) years, Ms. Miller opened
Millers' School Suppliex in May of 198'1 in the W ildmere Phrza He sated
the tympany has expended io include another store in the South Orlando
end an office/warehouse complex in Longwood. lie said Millers'
Sel ool Supplies is dedicated to sorviag iha lonmar through parents and
teachers by offering educationally sound materials. tie ,bars presented Ms.
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Miller with rho Businees Person of dte Month certificate end phatognVns
were thou taken.
6. Presenfaelmtofthe 2005 Key to the City Awmdto Gail Rrown.
Depvry Mayor Maingot acid it wns his pibvilege to award the Key to the
City to Gail Drown. f~Ie reaU e proclanretion that gave a brief biography on
Mrs.Bmwn. He presesited her with the Key to the Cily Award and
photographs were then taken.
C. Presevmr;onafthe 2005 Keymthe City Awned to J. Russell and
Nancy llammond.
Commissioner Anderson seed a proclemauon drat gave e briefbiography
on Samea Russell and Nevcy linmmond He said Mr. and Mrs Hammond
vonderful examples of what it means to be citizens. He Then
presented Mra. Hammond with dra Kay m the City Award and
photographs were Then teketr.
U. Proelaimtog the Clty of Lmtgwcod General ltlention-November 8,
2005.
Mayor 6nndy read e Proclamation proclaiming the City of Longwood
General Blection to bo held on November 8, 2005 in Longwood Ciry Hell,
City Commission Chambers.
5. BOARU APPOINTMF,NTS.
A. District q4 Nomination to the Codes Enforeemenf Bourd.
Mayor Bundy nominamd lobo Prince, 202 Heislip Place, to she Codes
EnPorcament Board. Nomtnnamt carried by a unammovs voioevote.
6. PUBLIC INPllT.
A. Prerentmicns. Cheryl Woods from [he YMCA will present and
disevss joint ventures with Recreaeiorsnl Programs.
Mayor Bundystated Ms. Woods was unable to aetentl and this itmn would
be rcschaduled for the next me ting.
B. Public ParliciPation.
Tom lscksom Chief of Polioe, stated the airy woe preparing fir Iha 9/11
Men oriel nvd ova of drebusinens owvers of the city made a donation, He
Introduced AI and Ike Jammani from A & [ Aolidsy hwesvnents.
Mr. AI lammeni and Mr. Ikelammani presented a donation of 55,000 to
the 9/11 Memorial end phoographs were then tHceal.
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8. h1.4VOa ANU COMMISSIONERS'RGPOIxT.
District Nd. Commissioner Snckur reported he nttearded NeJoin[Sewion of the
Cotmty onU Cities meeting and wmmended Grief Jackso and Sheriff ESlinger
for thework being done toweN an ordinance for sexual preAators/offenders. He
inquired to the city's preparedness for hurtieones.
Mr. Drego stated dte city has been attending the emugenvy management Plan
etings. He advised he would be updating and using the snore information es
/art year.
Commissioner Sackeat vsked ifanything was being done in regards to the
.nonnwater runoff in the Harbor Isle's Snbdivisian arrn.
Mr. Deveo said dray sv e checkine m see iFS~ John's Water Managem
Dist ould allow me pumping fiom the o the on pond
behind dte shopping ce er. hlevdvised theyw evlso looking in euve
ways of wl /acting wutertfrom the mad.vnya sons not m impede tmfflmov~
Commissioner Sackett inquired about the status of the 9/I I Memorial.
Mr. Drngo repored Mr. West has infomsed him the monumwit arrived in
Savannah and has been sent to dte sandblaster. rie said Mr. West would be
ending the final wording Poe Commissioner Andcreov to review. Hn Hated the
only thing missing was 6om the landscaper as to the actual dimensions from the
ondwey and sidevalk for the circle to be 6mrod. He advised the concrete
pedestal would be tinted in black.
Corn er Sackett inquire4 why temporary sales were allowed at the
Shopphtg Plaza at 414 and Rangeline Road.
Mr. Drago stated the code allowed this to be pemritted for a ahorr period of time
vith the 'e pert n. Hesaid the City Attorney could look into the
IaBOlitY Ofeliminadng Ni Process.
Mayor Bundy stated this wvs an eyesore He said thue was an empty building
that could be ueilized. He suggested the City Attorney Zook into this metro and
that these pw~nits are issvul to permanent businesses.
Coma Her Sackett suggested dre city encourage the WOVdlands to be
anne.edato
Mr. Drngo stated the County would probably not be willing to give this up He
said he would look into the matter and stored joint services could be evaluated
during thejoint meetings.
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commtastnner sacker atnt~d ne rasa been pleased wim ae aervi~ tram waste
Pro.
District#1. Deputy Mayor Maivgot reported there had been an article in the
Sentinel rtgarding dre Longwood Police Department end the expensiev of the
Codes 2nforcement effort. Ha congratulated the Ciry Clerk on being aDPOinted to
dte Florida Association of City Cluks Ltstitute Commitme.
Deputy Meynr Meingol reported on the reactivation of thn Neighborhood W etch
Program for Highland Hilly He said he met with ChiefJacksor4 ORcer
Stewenson, and Officer Gioielli for e plvn of action. He said he ennvvssed the
srtbdivlsion, with rho help of Joanne Rebello, to ascertain their.villingness to
supPOrt This program and obtained 100 % support. ile reported there will be en
organizational meeting helU vn Tuesday, August 9, 2005 at the Community
Building.
Deputy Mayor Meingol reported Chief tackson has been working le nrgevize the
dedication avant on SeVtember 10'"(ar the 9/II Monument. Nerequested Chief
Jacksmt to give an update on theevent.
Chief lucksan reported someinvitations have been moiled end he presented vlist
to the Commission. Ne suid theca would be partioipntiov by four (1) branches of
rho military and ell Police Depenmevt Color Guarts. He staled Lytnan Hipp
School 6nnd will be Varticipating and they would also solicit the peeticipntion of
Lake Mary's Choir. He reported they have contacted five (5) looel religious
to participate. He said they hope to have a veteran from each branch of the
ce Cor placement ofthe wreath. He informed thcceramony should be 1550
mtnutcs long. lie inquired as to the Commissioners'pazticiparion
Itw sof the COmn other the Mayor ould be the Master of
Cerama~ies end dre DCputy Mayor Meingol world speak.
Distric[M3. Commissimtar Andersov congratulated the Bnbe Ruth Baseball team
and wished them Iuok in the toumemenl in Sexes. He Bald they received a uetice
of in nsfu utilities. lie inquired if thin was Sanlendo U~ilities o[
Longwood Utilities in the W oodlmtds.
Mr. Drego stated the agree as under one umbrella end the City A«omey
had infonnntion regarding thls~r v
Commissiovrs Mderson sated this was vn opportunity that could not be ignored-
He discussed the DOSSibilily of annexing the Woodlende subdivisimt vrtl stated he
would be willing to talk to people regarding thin.
Mr. Taylor advised this area had never officially been approved as Vart of the
Senlando Utilities service area. He said prior Commissions have not been anxious
to pursue raking over This service He stared this was presently in litigation before
the Public Serviu Commission and could go m v hearing or a trial. He advised
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the Commission should discuss straregy either in o special meeting or a closed
tivg. Heseid tlrv Publiv Service Commission only regulates privme militiee.
He suggested the Commission become more involved iv this matter.
Coninsissiover Anderson said it should be brought before the Commission Ior
discussion. He stored Springwood Village has requested to be pazt of the city
limits. l{c svid this should be looked into and discussed.
District #3. Commissioner FIolt reponcd Wsste Pro has not picked up recyGing
or yvrd waste for hue (5) weeks on North Sewnd Place. lie stated the City of
Dvytonn Beech wvs looking at an ordivunoe when revtel property would be
addressed through occupational licensing and permitting. He said he would be
working with Mr. Drago rogerding nn ordinance.
District N4. Mayor Bundy said the Commission had receivrAacopy ofa loner ro
Mr Roy who was renovating the Clouser House. He advised thepermirs had
expired end they had removed the bock chimneys without permission He
suggested that Planning win this ove<to Codes Bn COrcement [or appropriate
Mayor Bundy stated cable TV was diswssed at the Ioim County/City meeting and
suggested everyone go to a similar franchise agreement. He said the idea
to get the franchis expire around the oallow negotiating the
franchise agree witl the coumyand cities cooperatively. He stated the
potemisl For broadcasting Commission meetings on SGTV had also been
discussed. Heseid this would be a good opponvnity to partner with Lyman Higb
School's media program. Ile said he would report on this at the next meeting
9. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve Minu[rs of the July 1g, 2005 Regular hfrrting.
0. Finance Division o[the Finanrivl5ervices Depvrtinent recommends
payment of approved and estimated bills for August 2005.
Deputy Mayor Maingot moved to eppmve the Consent Agenda as
presented Seconded by Commissioner Sackett end wried by a
unanunous roll cell vote
10. PDRLIC HEARINGS.
A. Ciry~ Administrn[or reeommevds the Ciry~ Commission read b~ tine
only and adopt Ordleonce No. US-1'163, mnantling sectimi 13.5-16,
parogrnpli E o[ the Ci[y Coda establishing restrictions for renting the
Communln~RUllding.
Mr. Taylor nnnounud having pmoFOf publication for this and all public
hcanngs listed on the agenda. Ete then reed Ordinance NO. OS-1 X61 by
dde only.
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Mayor Bundy opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or in
opposilon to the ordinance.
Commissioner Sackell moved to close the pablic hcnring.
SewndeU by Deputy Meyor Maingot and carried by a unanimous
Commissioner Hoit moved ro adopr Ordinance No. OS-I Z63,
mending Section 13.5-I6, Paregrnph B of the City Cade
esteblishiog restnclione for rearing Ino Community Building.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maingot end carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
Ii. TI:e Community Derelopmen(Division of the Community Sernires
Depvrfinent recommends the City Commission reaU by like only and
adopt Ordinance No. 05-1764 to onnex (ANX 02-US) the propern~
IoniteU at 185"/ Lake Emma Road.
Mr Taylor rend Ordinance No. OS-IZ64 by rifle only.
Mayor Bundy opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or in
opposition ~n (he ordinance.
Deputy Meyor Maingot moved re close the public Bearing
Sewnded by Commrss~oner Sackell rind wrricd by n unannnons
Dcputy Mayor Maingot moved to adopt Ordinance No. OS-IZ64, to
ex the property located al 1852 Lake Emma Road, es presented,
Item I O B. Seconded by Commieaioner Holt vnd evened by a
four/one mll call votewith Commissioner Sackers voting nay.
G The Commrmity pevelopment Division of the Community Services
Department reeommeods the Ciry~ Commission rend by title only, set
August 15, 2005 as the second Public hearing date, antl approve the
f rst reading of Ordinance NU. OS-1262 for a Snrnll Scale
CUmprehevsive Plnu Future G rid Use Nap Amendment (SPA d3-05)
Dnm 4uw Density Resitlendnl (I.DR) to General Commercial (GCJ
far the eastern portion of the properry~ located at 4?5 Sor:th County
Road 427.
Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. OS-1 Z62 by title only.
Mayor Aundy nnnoanced this was a quasi-judicial hearing and outlined the
proculnres for aquasi-jadicial hearing
Mr. tLylor wndaoted the swearing in of witnesses.
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Mr. Miller stated this wos referred to as tho Broedell propeny. Ne
wed the map showing the loc not the propeny and stated the
em portion of the property vas designatod Genual Commercial and
theaeastem poniov was designetui Low De:rsity Resideauiel. He said they
requesting to place a warehouse faoiliry to tha rear of the property
avd a showroom facility to the Goat ofNe property Gtcing County Road
427. lie advised they.vould berequired to meat all regulations of a
commercial status
Commissioner Anderson inquired about the access to the prepeny.
Mr. Miller advised access m the proPettywould not be allowed on the
residential street.
Commissioner Anderson azked if there would be a wall erected on the east
side of the propeny adjacent to residential.
Mr. Miller responded in the alfnnvtive.
Mayor Buudy stated the property they approved for Titlecorp was only
usod for parking, but this was developed Vropetty and would be a Higher
impact on the neighborhood-
Commisstioner Holt inquired i[n road could be developed in the future
between Raider Avenue and Tullis Avcnno
Mr. Miller stvtcd it would be possible with approval of the Commisuion.
He revie.ved pictueus of the property evd smronnding parcels.
Uiseusston ensued
Deputy Mayor MainKOt suggeseed the landscvpebuffer be placed on the
residential side of the wal I.
Commissionu Sackett said he had a problem with people purchasing
property they requesting a land use change.
Mayor Buody stated whetr thecity chos to hav ning, [he land us
dcsignati awed and they ehoso to leave this area az dasignatud.
He said thisswossLow Density Residmrtial end he would be more inclined
to change tho land use if it were Medium Detuity Resiclentiel.
Commissioner Holt slated there would be noise from fork lilts and heavy
equipment used in v wvrehcuse t1e said this would hothu him es a
resident.
Mayor Buudy opuared the public hervring and the following spoke in favor
to the ordinance
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Acme Stanlowe, Br¢nch Manager, Ofhcee and Representative for Broedel l
Plumbing Supply, stated they were looking for land in the Longwood
unity. She said they have been in Longwood since 198] in Florida
Comn ce Pxrk. She said they ru a clean operation and they do no night
work She said they wue eovcenhating on x high card show room.
Mayor Bundy slated their opwation was curzently in an lodustrial Pnrk
and theyw oreque ring to reloc aOeneal Con cial lac ton ae
well as requesting a land use change of o portion of the partial to x
Commeioial.
Ms. Shinlowe staled the land was very heavily wooded and their
concvumwn wonia e:a,nane me she
The (allowing spoke in opposition to dro ordinvnce:
Kathv Swne¢crly, 247 Tullis Avenue, said she lives directly behind thv
properly to the east side and bas lived in the neighbohtood foe nventy~one
(21)years. She said their objee sthe achme into the
Wildmere SUbdivi n. She said buav es havegone fnrthu vtd
they don talways mnke the best neighbors. She.said one bus nthe
ea had not honored an agreem to put a fend and a on pond.
Shea aged bus oaohing in esidutinl neighborhoods diminialt
the value ofproperty. Sheexprused concerns regarding naEfc on Tullis
Avers e. She aeiA they have also had ongoing flooding problem in this
ee. She said theeify had purchased property on Raider Avenue for a
ex She said the residents would like to see Ne oivy vacate
TuIIIstAVenue nod make itapem nt dead end sheet and contmlthe
flooding problems prior to allowing any further businesses in the area.
Kethleu Ge ~c e, 284 Reidu Avenue, snid her pmpeety was currently
under wetee due to rho recent reins. She staled she would like to pomade
the COlnl to deny this ecque ould hvvoanegative xffeno
their property values. She said theretwere Wew homes being built in the n
and should be left Low Duaity Residential. She stated e new house
ould fit the land use and the warehouse should stay in the Commerce
Cantu. Sha said warehouses have always been to the west of County Roed
42). She also expressed wncems regarding trafno end said them should
he a light at W ildmere She stated her beokynN wns n senc[uary and she
has tvkeu many pictures of wildlife She said the ditches could not handle
tneonmow.
Mayor bandy asked if there were any closing st laments.
Ms Ste loweaaid this projut would enhmtce the neighborhood. She snid
they would be pursing in a retention pond and would maintain the
property. Sha reiterated that this would enhance the property.
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Depmy Mayor Meingot moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Coinmtssioner Sackett and carted by a unanimous
Deputy Mayor Meingot moved to deny Item 10 C vs presented-
the applioatien for the approval of Ordinance No_ OS-I ]62.
Sewnded by Commissioner Holt.
Con cr AVderson said the plan the applicant wvs envisioning
ould be'a othe city aid he would like to find a.vay to locate
them in the cityeHte stated he was not convinced this was the right urea.
He said County Road 427 would bo a good ioention, but a warehouse vas
different then a perking lot. He said he understood the wncems of the
esidens Her rated ha ould likes ethic business succeed_bm Ne
did not have a comfort level with this location.
Commissionee Sackett said heappleuded the winpvny for.vanting to do
metning good. but unfortunately the spvice was not large enough. He
vied he had problems with the back lot behrg v warehouse. He
e„w¢ragna mom to cnd mnerprnpeniea_
Deputy Mayor Maingot stated the properly at Commerce Park was very
well mninteined. He snid ite hnd no problrans wim the development on
County Road 42], but could not vgrcc with the intrusion into Low Density
Residential. 11e stated they had to safeguard the best interests of the
esidenls_ He invited the company to explore other opportunities in the
city.
Malian cnnied by e unvnmrotts mll all vote.
11. REGI3LAR RUSINI?55.
A. 'fhe Finanee Division of the l0nnncial Services Department
entls City Conrmisston read by title only, set August 15, 2005
ca public hev ing date and approre the f rst reading or Ordinance
OS-1965, tyhlehrnmends the Flscnl Yevr 04lUS Rudget.
Mr Ivylor recd Ordinvnce No_ OS-1 ]65 by title only.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve the first reading of
Ordinvnec OS-1 ]65 and set August I5, 2005 as the public hearing
date. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maingot and carried bya
unan~mons roll call vote.
'Ilse [+innnee Division or the Rinancial Sendrss Ucpartment
evtls Cip' Comnritsion read by title only, set August t5, 2A05
ea public hearing tlate and aPPrvve the f rst rending of Ordinance
05-1966, svbieh nmentls the Fsenl Year 04/US budget.
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Mr. Teylar reed Ordinance No. OS-I]GG by title only.
Comm e:'Anders vad to approve the first reading of
Ordinance OS-I ]GG and sal August I5, 2005 as the public hearing
date. Sewnded by Deputy Mayor Maingot and carried bya
unanimous roll call vote.
C. City Clerk reeommw:ds the Ciry~Commission uppointy Carrvasxivg
Sasrd for the Navmuber B, 2005 City of Longwood eleefion,
mprised of the City Clerk arrd [svo members of that m
ordmi vith [he City Code, olternative ivembers as lmal'be o
appropria s the returns and issue its eertlSeates, iv
aeeordanee with the city cone ana we state Elecnnn m..':.
Ms. Mijare vied, s e this n off year also on [or the Stet and
County, the City Code required that v Cauvessing Beard be appointed by
(he Commission.
Mayor Sundy said ho understood Lire former City Clerk, Geri Zambri, has
agreed to serve as one member.
Ms-Mijares eesponded in the affirmative
Mayor Bundy said he tried m eontact Mr Ed Pagan, who has served in the
past elections.
Mr. Taylor advised drat Mr. Fagan has moved to Volveia Covnry.
Mayor Bundy inquired if one oCiha Cemmissiamrs, not running, would
like to serve.
Ms. Mijara stated Mr. Smythere has'servod in the pael. She said shceould
place this on the next agenda.
Commissione+' Sackett suggested contacting Autumn Doulong
Mayor Bundy requested the Cily Clerk contact Mr. Smythers and Mrs.
Doulong.
Deputy Mayor Maingot moved to appoint Oeri Zambri !o ibe
Canvassing Hoard. Seconded by Commissioner Anderson and
carried by a unonimoue roll cell vote.
12. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. Mr. Taylor reported he spoke with Pinekney's
office twice today and was suppose to talk sviN his vitomey, but he sues involved
a hevring that var. Hesaid they are hvving somedialogue andshould be
:ne ring to orrow.
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