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CCMtg12-06-04MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION Longwood City Commission Chambers t75 West Warren Avenue Lnngwned, I lorida MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 2004 7:00 P. M. Presem: Mayor R. e. °Rmen^Rnndy Deputy M11wyor John C. Maingot Commissioner Mike Hoit Coo~missioner 6rian U. Sackett Richard 5. Taylor, Jr., Ciry ARarney Jahn J. Drngo, City Administrwtor Sarah M. MiJarm, City Clerk Fnt Miller, Dlre r of Con airy Serv Tom Smi(h, Division Manager of Streets/Fleet Rlchard Kornbinh, Dlvieloo Manager of Utilities Carol Ragan, Director of Fiaanrial Services Paui Sizemore, Community Services Coordinator Absent: Commissioner Daa Andersmi (Excosedl 1. CALL TO ORDF,R. Mayor BUndy called the meeting to order at ]:03 p. m. 2. A moment of Rll.ENT MEDITATION was followed by the PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. C011MUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. The following announcements were made: A. Sanm Visits Longwood Saturday, December t 1'"- Easf of the Railroad [racks Sanday. December 12'°-West of the Railroad tracks R. Senior Metinre will be held on December t5, 2004 from 11:00 a.m. ntii f:00 p.m., Longwood Community Roiiding, 200 West Warren Avenue. This month's feature will be Eff. C. A D/ne Gracx Piekin' will beheld on December 18, 20041YOm ):00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Longwood Community Roiiding, 200 West W err¢n Avmme. CC 12~06~04I111 J. RBCOGNITIONS. A. Presentation of the Beautification and Redevelopment Award for 225 Ronald Reagan boulevard to Ricnard T. Grimaldi antl Joe canmrone. Mayor BUndy stated the aty wanted to ecognizea building that had undergon any tr nsf rm sthroughout the yexrs. He said Mr. Richard G maldi and Mr. !oe Giambro ook it upon then salve change this building from a monstrosity to an aesthetically pleasing arahitectunl swcture in the city's Idistodc Distriu eomdor. Ha presented Mr. Grimaldi with a BeamiR<a and Redevelopment Award for 225 Ronald Reagan Doulevard. Pictu~es were then taken. Mr. Grimaldi ,said it was refreshing to work with the Duilding Department on this projeu_ 5. 6OARD APPOINTMENTS. A. Dietritl bl Nomination to Bte Hialoric Preserva[inn BoarJ. Deputy Mayor Maingot nominated Pamela Redditt for reappointment to the Flist ric Prase on Board. Nom earzied by a unanimous voce vote with Commissioner Anderson absent'o 6. 1'BBLIC INPII'1'. A. Public Participation. D Thomoson, 1163 Second Place, elder care consultant. said she works with elder seniors and medically needy. She said.she noticed the Mayor and Commissioners working diligently following the hurricanes. She said [he city has worked to beautify the surrounding areas in the city and she as proud to be a csident_ Sha said the city lost a lot of trees in the hurzicanes. She said Arbor pay is January 2I° and she would like to see trees available to residems at a nominal cost. Bryan Wilson, "102 Heather Lane, expressed concern regarding the dangers ofinv ring an mal performing ci othe Longwood area. He said these circuses involve a danger to humantbeinga danger to the mals, and in nel elan o the public- Fle said mal attacks haveabeen documented in nattionwide paper& Presentations an ~HOllywood and on television shows across the wuntry. He left an inform on packu with the City Clark to distribute copies to the Ciry Corn a He said there was legislation the[telks about banning these perfotrmances and he would like to see the Ciry of Longwood pass legislation banning these performanu;a CC 12-0604/318 ~. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. Mr. Drago reported he received a phone call earlier in the day Rom Denny Emory ~n reference to Regular Item 1 I A. He said Mr. Emory requested the board item be tabled to December 20'". Mr. Drago sated his oRice had received phone cal Is from Deputy Mayor Maingo~ regarding singing at the employee luncheon. e. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS'REPORT. District il4. Mayor Bundy reported he re<eivedacell this afternoon from the Mayor Hush of Winter Springs telling liim Judge Alley had ruled in favor oftlie City of Winter Springs in Their lawsuit in regards to the Chener Amendment. She did reserve mling oo the constitutionality of she amendment. He stated they had ived any~hing in writing, but he would forward a copy of the wrinen findings when it is available Mayor Dundy stated Codes Enforcement was moving in the righ~ direc~ion. He said there was a situation regarding operating a home business the[ he has asked the City Administrator to bring to the Chief s attention- He said there were portions ofihe codethat adequately covered this issue and he desired i~ to be known publicly that ho was [ha one filing the complaim on thie issue. He said the Codes Board is concerned with the number ofwses being brought before the board. Disiri<t #5. Commissioner Sacken thanked Ms. Thompson for her commems. He said at the school where he teaches they are doing ayear longp jeer in onjpnetion with Uisoey where Ihey are looking et which trees aze hardy end the children will Ne involved with these same concerns. He.vaid he was concerned that she residen on Warten Ave uedid no~hav to parking at the Codes Enforcement building during the Arts and CraRseFest vast. He said he would like to have a map for the ovens showing designa~ed perking Por the residents Mayor Dundy said this was discussed wish the City Administrator and steps would be oaken next year to make sure this does not happen. District#t. Deputy Mayor Maingo~seid he was pleased rosoethe Comm ending the funual suvice for James Russell Wammond. He omplimeoted ~hetParks and Rec on Depazt and [he members of the advisory board Por rhos sof Meet eelighnngce ony. He thanked the choral group Porsingingaz this nt. Ha reported thism sihe fRh year the Long cod Carolers would be bringing cheer to the various Longwood health care rs. They will be caroling on December I9e ending at the hospital and practice is scheduled for December 13" at 130 p.m. ~n the Chambers. Deputy Mayor Maingot reported he read about a "Take your homeeown message to Tallahassee'se on the 26'"ofJanuary and he would like to consider vending. He received calls from people of Longwood Groves in regards to she exterior @ncing. CC 1206-04IJ 19 Mr. Drago said there was a problem in obtaining a labor wst for the brick wall. They are looking at two (2) options and when the quotes are obtained they will with the residents regarding tnecost kle said this information has been communicated to them. Deputy Mayor Maingot said he observed three (3) city trucks Darked in ao area with [he employees sitting in thetruoks one aftemocn. He requested the City Administrator check into this issue. District N2. Absent. Dist ub3. Commissioner Holt commended Frau Meli. Parks and Recreation Manager, and staff for the event this pest weekend, 4Ia said this progam was above an}nhing the city has ever had. He also commended Debbie Renho and staff for their hard work and said they deserved to be recognized publicly. He reported the Commiesionars Iseve been active in representing the oily at many ovenssncethelastmuting- 9. CONSENT AGENDA. A, Approve Minutes of theNovember 8, 2006 Tawn Hell Meeting and November 15, 2004 Regular Meeting. R. Fins uDivi oof(he Finanvial Servicrs Depnrment reummends payment of approved and estimated bills for December 1004. C. The Cam nityDevclopment Division of [he Community Services Depart ends the[the City Commission considers request frnmrW illiam Snyder fo waive fees associnted with the and assignment of a Land Use Designs ion to his property of 200 Slade Drive. D. The Fire Department ruommends the City Commissimi approves contreet amentlmeat for a oneyear time extension beMeen the City end Advanced Data Processing, Inc. (ADPI) for the ambulance billing and related profess~onfll serv~ua and aufboriu the Mayor to sign the contract. E. City Atlministrator recommends the City Commission spprove mentlments fo the Collective bargaining Agrument behvun the Ciry end the Teamsters Local Union No. 365 far the period of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 and authorize the Mayor to sign the amended agreement. F The Ciry Administrator recommends the City Commission spprove the Fiest Amendment to the SabrMpient Agrument betweu, the Ciry n[Loogwood and Seminole County relative to the Community Development Hlock Grant (CDRG) for the paving of Enst Oleander CC 1206-04/320 so-eea £wN eir.e Aveane aae East mrrue sneer. 'rn<nmeaemeat is m groat a rm«.maaioa r r <omphroa o-om De<emb<r s, zao4 m April I, 2005. G. City Administrator recommends the City Commission approve an agree ent between the city and Huot Capital Corpor n the t t of 522,000 for the purchase of an easement antltauthorize the Mayor to sign the agreement. Deputy Mayor Maingoe moved to approve the wnsent agenda as submitted. Sewnded by Commissioner Hon. Discussion was Held regarding Item 9 C Motion cartied by a unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner Anderson absent. t0. PUBLIC HEARINGS. A. Fina ce Divi s of the Fina riot Serv es DepasYment recommends the City Commission read by title only and adopt Resonaion No. 04- 1112 establishing the City's notice of latent to use the uniform method for caller ing non-atl valorem assessments in 2005. Mr. Taylor acknowledged having proo(o(publication. He then read Resolution Na. 04-I 112 by title only. Mayor Bundy opened the public hearing. No one spoke in fvoror'm opPO.si[ion to tha resolution- Comm erSacke[I moved to close the Pnbiio hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Hon and carzied by a unanimous voice vote with Cammisaionu Anderson absent Uepury Mayor Maingot moved to adopt Resolu[ion 041112 as presen[ed item 10 A. Seconded by Commissioner Sacker end arried by a unanimws roll call vote with Commissioner Anderson ehsen~ tl. RCGDLAR Bt13INFS5. A. City Administrator recommends the City Commission review and disc a proposed bue benches contract and take action she Commission deems appropriate. Mayor Bundy stated Denny Emory had requested this i[em be tabled. Commissioner Secketc moved to table Regular Business hem 11 A to December 20"'. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maingoi and CC 12-06-04/)21 ,rind hr a nnanimopa ran wn yore wan Commiasioner Anaaraon absent. B. The Community Development Division of the Departmmtt of Com unity Services rewmmends that the City Commission read by title mdy, set December 2o, Zo04 as the 1'ablie Hearing date, and approve first reatlivg o[ Ordioentt No. 04-1]40 to annex (ANX 15-04) the property located a1200 Slade Drive Ivto the City. Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 04-1140 by tide only. Deputy Mayor Meingot moved to approve at first reading Ordinance No. 041140 and set December 20, 2004 as the public hearing date. Sewnded by Commissioner Sackers and carried by a unanimous roll call vote with Comm,ss,oner Anderson absem. C. 'IYte Fivance Division of the Financial Services Depart tends City Commission read by title only, set December 20, 2004 ns a pnblic hearing date end approve the first reading of Ordinance 04-1]4I, which amends the Fiscal Year 04/05 Padget. Mr. Taylor read Ordinance No. 04-1]41 by title only. Commissioner Hoh moved to set December 20, 2004 as the public nearing date and approve at frst reading Ordinance 04-I ]4I. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Maingot. Com er Sacken pointed out this was going towards Longwood Pamiliaea need_fie said his school just helped [wenty-eight (28)femilies eed andvlhey w re fndiug so ,e people w taking advantage of many organ s. He asked how then s of the families were obtained and were thetsame families helped consistently over the years. Mr. Smith stated the names were obtainM through the schools and this was only going to Longwood residents. Motion cartied by a unanimous roll call vote with Commissioner Anderson absent. t2. GITYATTORNEY'$REPORT. W'. Taylor reported on ongoing education of city boards regarding Code ofEthics, Government in the Sunshine, and Pnblic Records. He stated the wurses online were SI S and they offered a discaum on bulk porches s-Hesated this ould ba wall worth thei ethe embers ofcity boards w re educated on the Sunshine Law He said ahe Code of Ethics would be helpfu4 but not es essential. He said the public Records Inw would be helpful far city staffthat produces public rewrds. He advised elected offlciale are offered these noursas at no charge as it is funded by the Florida Legislature. Ha Hated the courses are offered online and can betaken et one's CC 12-06-04/322 e. Her ended having the board members take the class Sunshine Law. He said the City Clerk mould give a packet of inf rmation to the board members at the Commtasiov'e directtoo. Mayor Bundy stated he would like to move forward with gathering the information. Comm er Holt said he would liket ee the pity go one step further to educatesboard members then just pror=id~ng a pamphlet. Deputy Mayor Maingot stated there were two different areas of education that needed to be addressed. He said one was certainly the Sunshine Law and the other as providing educ nabout the specifc responsibiliti softhev us boards. especially those who are serving in a judicial capacity. He requested the City Admi or look in o[his and come beck with inform whether all boards need to participate. and come back with some numbers. Mayor Bundy agreed they do have a responsibility to make sure members of boards such as Roard of Adjustment or Codes Enforcement are W ucated on their responsibilities. He stated the board attorneys do a goodjob of covering all legal s they re s. He r commended the Sunshine Law be made available to all board members- Mr. Taylor said he had the website and would provide this information. He said each course was four (4) hourx 13. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. No report. 14. ADJOURN. Mayor RUndy adjourned the mee[ing at 8:05 p.m. `I~/ 2'C br FI cud G. 6r~ndy, .lr.~1g or .ATTEST: S~ tG^~~ Sarah M. Mljarea. City LC 12-0fi-04/J2i Tkis YnCe Leff Blink lnlentionnily. CC 12-Ob-04/324