CCMtg02-21-05MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
175 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 21, 2005
7:011 P.M.
Presevti Mayor H. G."Rutch"Buntl}'
Commissionor Dan Andusoa (Left the meeting of 8;25 p.m.)
Commissioner Mike Holt
Com er Brian D. Sackett
Riehnr^ S~Tayior, Jr, City Anoroey
John J. Drago, Ciry Adminish~ator
Sarah M. MiJares, City Clerk
Tom Smith, Dh~ision Manager of SmeetslFleets
Richard Kornbluh, Division Manager of UDlities
Pot Miller, Director of Community Services
Carol Rogers, Director of Fivmwivi Services
Tnm J.ankamt, mirror Pouee
Absene Deputy Mayor JOhv C. Mviogot (Excused)
i. CALr.TO ORDER. Mayor BUndy culled the mcoting to order at'/:05 p.m.
2. Amnmen[ofS[LFNT MEDITATION was followed by the PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE.
7. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCFMFNT6. The following anvouncemam was
made.
A. 3'" Annual Florida Chapter Beat the Neat, Inc., a "CoeYOm anU
Clvssic Car Show",located vt the Corner o[ Ronald Reagan
Roulevartl antl Cbnrrh Aveohq Saturday, March 5, 2005, 9:00 a.m.
un[i14:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. uvti112:00 p.m. The
cost is $20.00 on the tlay of the show. A portion of the proceeds will go
to local charities and eommunily m~ents.
4. RECOGNITIONS.
A. Recognize Paen Rivera, United 6mtes Poatal6ervine Carrier, with a
Certificate of Appreciation for Ovtsmntling Efforts in Providing
6afety and Ptvmetian to a Longwood Citizen.
Mayor BUndy en ced there outlier and he would be meoting
with the pos w. Hesstnmd rho presentation would be
scheduled et a Fumrc meeting
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B. DistricttDS Nomination v[the Rosiness Person of the Month Awartl
for March 2005.
Commissioner Sackett nominated Tarty Soucie, Subway Sandwich Shop
IDCamd at 1018 West State Road 434. Nomination carried by a unanimous
vD~ce vote witfi Deputy Mayor Maingot absent.
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. None.
6. PUBLIC INPDT.
A. Public Participation.
Mke D'GulandD 532 Matilda Place, crated he came ronight because he
on the agenda; the Covunissiov would be discussing Community
Residential Homes. Ho said ho was upeex with Iha city otflciale becauae nD
was being an advaraary for the residents cf Longwood, He stored it
mad Wat vuyove as trying to bury the roles and reguletione end
trying to uofi[how and bet cnmplian with authonzing
this facility to be established He atateU every Co[mvuvity Residential
Home in ],Dogwood was in viDlotion of the City of ].Dogwood's Land
Development Coda. Hesaid Otara was a bill before the Steta Senvte arrd
House to corzect triis situation, putting the authority back to municipalities
o approve these froilities. Hesaid it would be wolf advised for the
Commission N wait and saewhat the lagialemredoes with this law. He
declared there should not be a Community Resldev[ial Home in o law
density ar a. Hesaid Iheae homes wue n oommeroiai, for profl4 ve
Restated thoyw edaWmenlmthv residen[e of the wmmvnity and re
would devaluate resldenlial property iv Ne airy. He svd the Commission
should be discussing whether to allow Community Residential }comes in
low density er at haw re betty n [he Properties. He
uraged the Commission not change the Land Development Coda at
this point
7. CITY.ADMINISTRATOR'B REPORT.
Mr. Drogo roported he had gone out wills the engineu and walked thapropused
Longwood Trail fiom County Road 42] to Grant 9treal. The engineu would be
submiving a cost proposal to redesign the medwny to allow for sidewniks. He
ated [be widest sidowelk would be aix (h) feet Ae said soma brick amenities
could be added to the roadways and some planting beds. He stated Wey would try
to meander around the telephone poles eD not to require ving vtilifes. He
atad they would look at resurfacing the mad as pazt of [heprgact and do the
drainage work. He advised Credo Street would be conswcted the following year
with 12'a Avenue and hewould add Ne proposed section of Ornnga Avenue
between Grant Street and Credo Street. He advised that within two (2) yews Nc
seolion from Candyland Park to Covvty ADad 42p would he oompleaa.
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Commissioner Mderson stated he npprcotated the first step in making This
heppwt.
Meyot Bundystated ho had talked wiN Chaimrwr Henley who expressed a desire
to work wish the city end he also had discussions wish most ofthe other County
Commissioners who roam willing to beofassisavice to the city.
8. MAYOR ANll COMMISSIONERS' REEOHT'.
Dishira M0. Mayor Bundyreponed, some time back, the City had been
approached with an offer to receive a piece of the World Made Conver if the city
desired to do a memorial. He suggested a memorial could be conswcted in the
meAery. He said he would like a oonseatsus fiom the Commission, in
ovjun vith this nsidor offrivgvgrev any polico office
firefighter ~v [.ongvood and Seminolo County thattloses they life in the Ilnerof
dory.
Commissioner Sackett inquired about dre Eaglo Swut project.
Mr. Dago stated They moue proposing potting in a star with each point of the star
representing a branch of the netted forces. He said the engineer was concluding
(heplans for dto improv oche cemraery which would brclvde briG3ng of
the circle, a new Counmiv, elevtrie, and wrbing. He said it might be possibleto
ncorpomte a memorial in the sea of the flagpole. He advised the improvements
were in (he planning stages
Discussion was bald
Mayor Bundy said he could makes avgements foraPresentation and place this
on the agenda under public input. ¢
Mayor Bundy said the Seminole County School Board had vmowced the
formation of an EMS training progam et Seminole High School as par[ oftheit
healW rvre matPU school Ha said in talking with members ofthe School Board,
they were looking at jump stanwg this program.
Mr. Dago said same pities were going stnuly to civilian parunedics and others
x ere having both.
Mayor Bwdy discussed the city possibly oB'ering some fours of reimbursement
for this training. He said bewould disonss this further with dse City
Advrimstrator.
Mayor Bundy said he would lke the city w readdress rho issue ofcAtein IiNt f ce
in the Gont of homes. He discussed a poor modes e,r{omunent case whore a six (~
foot chain Iitil: f co was i¢ dre front of the home.
Commissioner F[olt stated he had addressed the Commission reveal years ago
agarding this atidence witb thesix (6) Coot fetroe.
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Disanaafnn wa: hale.
Mayor Handy said this case was withdrawn at the time until thelAC was
adopted. He stated now that atedevulopmont node waz in plane, it was tuna to
brig the property into wmplianoe.
District#5. Commissionet Szckatt said ha saw Deputy Mayor Meingot Drior to
the meeting mid he was very posidve Heinquired as to the deadline far sig¢
replacement oChumcane damaged signs
ChiefJackeon con6rmud the deadline was March 1"and vieletiow have been
Commissioner Sackett stated soma may need an extension.
Mr. Drags suggested it may be bevu to have the cases co¢tinued.
Com or Anders ated the discussion held at the time was to allow six
(6) months or show that there has bezel a contract signed for repleoema¢t.
Commissioner Holt asked the City Attorney if someone had to appear before the
Codes Enforcement Board If they would be found guilty e¢d fouvd to be a repeat
offender until they Dame into wmPliance.
Mr. Taylor advised they would be not guilty and given a reasonable period of
time to wme into wmpliance upon showing proof of e good faith oon[ract or
materials were vat available,
Commissioner Sackett seated ha would have give[ OJaste Pro an "E" last weak.
He sorted thoy ware speedivg through tlteneighborhood arrd doing all ihethmgs
they declared they would not be doing. He said fie spoko to them and they stated
they world address these issues. He thanked thecity for the repair ofsidewelks.
Ha stated that o¢ Slate Aeed 43Ai¢ hoot of Blockbuster weans to becontinually
sinking std being repaired.
Mr Drago said the city would bemeating with [he state regardi¢g Ne
Commissioner Sackett thanked Ne City Administrator for gaping exoited over the
trvils. He announced a team of four (?) Longwood children placed Grst iv a meth
ompatitio¢. He notedthe Agevda Packet were uow on Ne city's wobsiteand
said [hie was moving in the right direction.
Mr. Drago stated Ne laptops would be ordered in No ¢ear future. He advised Nay
ere delayed due to the funds ezpa¢dud durivg the hvrticanas and the
reimbroxenre¢t by FEMA
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Uistrict#1. Absent.
District q2. No report.
Distrie[g3. Conmrissionu Floltapplauded the langwood Police Department for
their award euemony. He said the Historical Socioty held a Valentine's Dance at
the Community Building. Fle stored there woe n prayer breakfast in Seminole
County al Lake Mary Mvniott end later theseme afternoon a Steteo[the County
luncheon.
Commissioner Flolt stated he saw a sorry on Chvnnel 9 News about Longwood
nod a hou a that aught on fire. }le said he unders ood how things w re blow
ofproportion, bat ha had not received aoy inforntaticn other than what hesaw o0
the news.He requested policy he made to notify the Commission whey somwhing
of this magnitudeoccurs.
Mr. Drvgo said this issue was a motive situation and he was not aware a story was
going to an.
Mvyor Bundy stated he discussed this with the City Adminishator. Ho said, given
al I the ficls, the respmtse was adeyuate.
Commissioner Holt said be was only requesting a brief synopsis so they know
how to dead with the press.
Commissioner Sackwt salted he would defer the press to the City Admirdstrntor.
Commissioner Hoh asked what would be doneregarding the Ploridv Pury.
Mr.Drugo svid there would bo a boarditwn coming forward. He svid there wvs a
act for maintenance of the ball fields. He said he would be providing the
Corn with the maintenance schedule, and if the Commivsion supports this
sGindvlesthey would than address this request
Commtsstonu Holt osked who had Pahnevo Avenue tom up.
Mr Dmgo explained the city was doing somework on thewastewatu iv Wis area.
Cora er Hoh also rated that Ornvge Ave to hod sc ne pot holes m need of
repaim Hemponed hehad wntauted other cities regarding residential holiday
dewmtions and inquired if those cities had contacted the City Clerk.
Ms. Mijares stated the City of Ocoee vnd Ahvmonte Springs were the only
muNeipelities that heva regulations regarding holiday decorations
Commissioner Holt noted that CVS pharmacy has met the Dolor smnderds set by
the city.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Appcove Minn[esof January 31, 2005 Work Session and Minutes o[
February'/, 2005 Regvinr Meeting.
R. Finance Division of[he Ftinanrial6ervices Department recommends
paymen[ of approved and estimated bills for March 2005.
G Finance Division of the IM1nancisl 6ervices Department recommends
approval of the Afon[hly Financial Report for January 2005.
D. Oliiities Division of fhe Public Works Department recommends the
City Carom nappro ecbange order fo an esisdng pureJtase
order wiM Muailer Service Company, Inc iv tfie amount of
$11,OO0.00 fur Pre hytlrent maintenance antl repair for the remainder
of the Dseal year and authorize the City AdminiHrator to sign ail
appropriate documents.
Commissioner Sacks[[ moved tv epprovo the Consent Agenda as
submitted. Seconded by Commissionu Anderson.
Discussion was held regarding Item 11 D.
Motion cartied by a unanimous roll call vote xdth Deputy Mayor
Maingot absent.
Commissioner Andusov left at this paint of Ne meeting.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. The Community Development Division of the COmmvniry 3orviees
Department recommentla the City Commission read by title only and
adopt Ordinmme OS-1p43 fora 6mal16urle Comprehensive Plan
Fu[ure Land Uso Map Amendment (6PA IS-04) from County
Agricultural to City Low Density Residential fur the property loratetl
a[ 200 61ade Drive
Mr. Taylor announced having proof ofpublioetion. fie then read
Ordinanco No. OS-1743 by title only.
Meyer Bundy announced thiswas a quasi Judicial hearing. He then
opened the publio hearing. No one spoke in favor or in opposition to lire
ordinance.
Commissionu Saekeu nsoved m close Ihepubiic hearing.
Seconded by Convnissioner Holt and <arzied by a unanimous voice
e with Deputy Mayor Maiogor end Commissioner Avduson
absent.
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Commissioner Holl moved to vdopt Ordinance OS-1143 for a
Small Stele Comprehensive Plan F1nwe Lund Map Amendment.
Seconded by Commissioner Sveken and carried by o unwrimous
roll call vo vitlt Deputy Mayor Maingot and Comimss~oner
Andareon absent.
II. REGULAR BUSINESS.
A. Mayor Bundy raq¢eahs the Gty Commisaion discuss the Community
Residential Home issue.
Meyer Bundy said Ihis issue wns on the agenda for discussion of any
discrepancies in the Land Developmenu Code or covllicU with Sate
Slut es. He slatedit would bebmter to wait to sce whet actions would be
takentby the Legislat¢re. He advised that any chwtges to the LUC would
be by public hearing. He stated that measuring the dinmce hetween she
Community Residential Nomes wee in complimrcewith slate siandaNs.
Commissioner Sackeat asked iftho ivformm~ov provided was someone s
interprotauon of the statutes
Mr. Mille responded he hvd gvthered this in(bmtenon both from the
statutes end discussions with Mr. Tom Rice.
Dieeusmov ensued.
Mayor Bwdy said he would Tike the Consmissioners to gaNcr
inform mile suugesledawpyofthe Slate Statutebe provided to the
City Commission.
B. Ctry Aaminlstrator requests the City Commission discuss possibly
(toga ¢rLace treatment orainance for masonry rvalls antl
stri <tures.s
htr. Dmgo stated this was carried over from the last City Commission
sting. Ae said there had been no o~ciel action taken by the Florida
Stvte Building Code Convnission regarding Ihis matter.
Mayor Bundy said i[ would be e moth simpler procedure if tbecity
req¢ired, es pan of Ne Cerllflcate of Occupancy, the builder to oertify
under Iris homy builder license drat Nebuildivg would not allow for
mo~stwe pevetndion.
Discussion was held
It was the conaeneus of the Commission to have Ne Mayor meet with tl~e
City Altomey draft an ordinance Net retleets the eotrcems of the
Commiestion-
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C. City Administrator regvesis[he City Commission discuss the recently
approved mmvivg contract.
Mc Dmgo said there were several questions in regards m the mowing
tact and the scope of service relative to rights-of-way. He etateU the
ontrac[or was being m respon in perfomting this service. He
ated it natty left up to the Propany o. me for the flouts
of thou homes. He reviewed n map showing flee n'ghte~of--way to be
mamrmned.
Mayor Bundy loft the meeting at 8:49 p.m. end retritnad et 8:50 p.m
Discussion was held regarding inoperebly telegraph poles near the reilrovd
across 6om the ball fields.
Commtsstonu Holt said rho eurreatt contractor was doing a great job
]2. C[TY ATTORNF,Y'S RF,PORT. No report.
t1 CITY CLERK'S REPOA'C.
A. RescheUUle the Jnly 4, 2005 Regvler Commission Meefing.
Ms. Mijaces mquesad the City Commission covsidereitha canceling or
rescheduling the first City C n Ling in ]vly ainoe it fells o
July 4'". She stgges[ed rescheduling the moeeting due to this being an v
¢leeliov year mrd Ne Charter Advisory Committeerocommentlations
would be forthcoming.
Mayor Bundy said timing would be an issue with an ordinance and
reaolutiov foe any ehanw~ amendments.
Commiesionor Holt moved ro reschedule Ne Jvly 4'" meeting to
July 6, 2005. Sewvded by Comndssioner Sackett and carried bye
vote wi0[ Deputy Mayor Maingot and
Cpmndssionar Anderson ebeavt.
Ms. Mijares advised she spoke with Ne Supervisor of Elections olltce iv
regards to the cost Por Nam to vovduct early vorivg. She stated Ne cost Por
rho Supervisor ofEleolions to oondnot early vorivg would he $3,000 and
Nis did not include the cost for Election Day. She asked for a consensus of
the Commission ro bring forward en ordinvtcc Nat would completely
eliminate early voting for the Ciry of Longwood.
Mayor Bnndy avetod voters always had the option of absentee ballots.
it was theconeevsus of the City Convvission for the ~ry Clerk to bring
forward an ordinance to completely eliminate amlyvotingfwthecity-
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14. .1BJOURN. p4uyo~ Bundy adjuumed die meeting at 9:13 p.m.
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