CCMtg09-22-03MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwood City Commission Chambers
775 West Warren Avenue
Longwood, Florida
MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2003
7:00 P.M.
Presetn: Mayor Dan Anderson
Deputy Mayor Steve Miller
Com er Rntch Bundy
Com uPaui l,ovestrand
Cam er John C. Maingot
Richard S. Taylor, Jr., Cily Attorney
John J. Draga, City Administrator
Sarah M. Mijares, Ciry Clerk
Patrick Miller, Interim Director of Commnnlty Servitts
Richard Kornbluh, Division Manager of Utilities
Carol Rogers, Intuim Director of Pioancial Services
Tom Jackson, Chief of Police
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Anderson called the regular meeting to order at ].OJ p m.
L A mamem of HIL.ENT MEDITATION was followed by THE
PLF,DGE OE.ALLEGIANCE.
3. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. None.
4. R@COGNITIONS.
A. Dis[ et N2 Pres northe Rosiness Person of the Alonth
Award for September 2003 to Merrill Schrimsther of Precision
Automotivq located a[266 East Palmetto Avenue.
Mayor Anderson presented Mertill Schrimscher. of Precision
Amomotive. the business Person of the Month Award for
September 2003_ Mr. Schnmschar staved his business Ib years
ago and moved to his present location, 268 Enst Paimelto Avenue.
in 1986. Mayor Anderson slated he has always heard praise for
Mr. Sclaimeoher and his work Piceucas were Shen teketi_
H. District q3 Nomination of the Dosiness Person of the Month
Award for October 2003.
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Deputy Mayor Miller nominaed Ptte Giartvsso, of Chopper
Design Services, 1365 Bennett Avenue, Suite 101, as Business
Person ofthe Month Awmd for October 2003. Nomination carried
by a unanimous voice vote.
5. HOARD APPOINTMENTS
A. District NS Nomination to the Lantl Planning Agency.
Commissioner Lovesvand deferred the nomination.
B. 0istrict k3 Nomination to the Ristoric Preservation Boartl.
Deputy Mayor Miller nominated Betty to Paramore, 245 West
Magnolia Avenue. Nom~nat~on carried by a unanimous vome vote.
C. District bl At Large Nomination to the Code Enforcement
Board.
Commissioner Maingm nominated John "Hob" Lomax, 1411
Pmrot Wey. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. PDBLIC INPDT.
A. PubHC Participation. There was no public participation.
7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Mr. Drago repotted that an ordinance would be introduced for first reading
at [he next Commission meeting regmding the Rules and Regulations for
the Community Building.
He also repotted, az the next meeting, a draft wpy of an ordinance would
be provided for Stormwacer Management. He stag this ordinanw would
two functions; one being items prohibited to go in a slormwater
system and the second being enforcement of private retwsion ponds and
swales.
Mr. Drago reported that a dmfl wpy ofthe Land-Use rewmmendations
for the Historic District, as rewmmended by staff, would be distributed at
the next meeting along with same supplemental standards.
Mr. Drago asked Mr. Miller, Ime m Com unity Serv ces Dirac
briefthe Commission regarding the issue of Mr. Huse, 613 Maravel Court.
discussed during Public Participation m the September 8, 2003 mating.
Mr. Miller reviewed the survey provided by Mr. Huse. He pointed out she
Hreplac where thew to his houu. Her awed pim s of
the area and ssatod thettlhe weterrshould Haw down t vthe ewale, un fkont
of she house, then across the sweet m the retention pond. He pointed out
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that an area had been created where water was wlleging and trapped
against the wall ofthe freplace. He stated that legally the pool is not the
u, but rather the circumstances in his own yard are contributing to the
problem. He suggested that redireGion ofthe water with the installation of
sin goners would help the problem. He stated the city has offered to put
m a yard drain running the water out to the Swale.
Commissioner Maingot stated he has been there during pouring rain and
sled thewater flowing beneath the netghboi s fence-He asked that
that srtuedoo be restudied.
Discussion was held regarding the type ofdrainage system being
recommended by the city.
htr. Miller stated the city would ba glad to work with Mr. Huse- He stated
that the drain and Mr. Huu waterproofng the freplace should create a
solution.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISStONERS'REPORT.
District qt. Commissioner Maingot Hated he attended, on September 11,
2003, [he Memorial and Tribute Service held at Wekiva Asumbly of God.
He stated this was a very moping ceremony. He reported Columbus
Hatoour esideot, Jewel King, noted there as linleo no follow up an
by the Longwood Police Department after n effttlive frst speed wnlrol
campaign w ntroduced. He slated, Gent Sneet has been closed after
the Longwood Health Care facility and the situation for the time being, is
trolled by this road closure. He also stated [hat Mr. Frank Martinez,
660 Streelbriar, has wmplained that the mosquito control spraying service
does not eaend to this eod of Strealbriaz_
Com er Maingot stated that he noticed. while attendinga Code
F~ reement Hoazd meetin6. Amy Goodblan, Code Fnkrcement Board
Attorney, conducted well over fifty percent of the questioning ofthe
defendants. He stated the limited dialogue by the board members made
him question whether they had undergone a training program.
Commissioner Msingot moved for wnunsus ofthe
Commission to ask Mr. Drago to insnvct Amy Goodblatt to
conduc ning se arfor Nuc nt Code Enforce
Board-tSeconded by Depaty Mayor Miller and caned by a t
four/one voce vole with Commissioner Bundy voting nay.
Commissioner Msingot stated he was happy to welcome the newly
Comm er Flat, Brian Sackett o the Com n. Ho s eted the
govern rig regulations for the city are wmained n the Charier and
supersede anything ofthe stale in so far as it does no[ wrrtradict the state
regulations. He stated the Longwood Development Code clearly describes
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[lie question of political signs. Ile stated thnl Mr. Sxckert was
ically elected to the position as Candidate Elect on the last day of
qualify ~ng and his name would not aDPear on the ballot.
Mayor Aaderso staled that the City Attorney has rendered an opinion on
this matter and if the Commission wishes to take action it should be pUced
on [lie agenda.
Diswssion was held whether this matter should appear on the agenda.
Com er Maingot ved for s that the political
signs ofB~ian Saokett be removed Bom wlthia the Chy of
Longwood. Seconded by Comm~ss~oner Lovestrand.
Commissioner 6undy stated the difference between a Commissioner Elect
and a Com s the s ring in He stated Mr. Sackett wit l be a
wndidale nl5lsElegt~on Uay, amend would not be Commissioner Eleu omit
that day. g
Discgseion wes held mgarding lhecity's ability to impose more stringent
requir meats as in the Charter.
Diswssion was held regardiag the time frame fr the political signs to be
removed.
The motion was amended to have the City Clerk notify Mr.
Sackett on September 23, 2003, that his political signs are to be
removed within seven days of notifcaaon.
Moti nied byafour/one voice vote with Commissionu
Bgney ~orng nay.
DisMct M2. Mayor Anderson reDOned that Ite represented the city at two
funtt s, The Profess nal Bus ss Asso n of Sem note at their
annual Mayor's meeting and also at Leadership Seminole.
District H3. Deputy Mayor Miller asked the City Administrator how the
ract reads, regarding the paving of Jessup Avenge, being in the
corlt
Capital Program to be paves far this fiscal year- He further inquired
regarding the projett on Gram Street that extends beyond the fiscal year.
Mr. Taylor reported that 6.10 references the Administration of Budget and
6.09 is the Lapse of Appropriations.
Depury Mayor Miller stated he was referring to 6.10(6) spending oCfunds
to be authoeized by referendum where refere es the City Com
[allowing diebgr toPtbnds fnr the puryoseof oo ruotion ofany
capital improvementeextending6eyond the end ofany fiscal year.
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Mr- Saylor stated that in Secliov 6.09 it reads; "Every appropHatlmi,
exr~r m. ~propr;bnon ~Or a eoprrare~r,~d(nre, ahan rapae m me aoaa
JtfieSrea(Yaa,'ro the extwd that it has not been vended or
enrnmberert"
Discussion was held regarding having two wntraas, one that ends with
the fiscal year and one that begins with the new fiscal year.
Mr. Drago stated when a wntrac[ or a purchase order is signed the funds
e appropriated- He stated that Section 6.10(6) was referring to
ndebtedness.
Deputy Mayor Miller staled, for the rewrd, two contracts should be drawn
since the projects extend beyond the fscai year.
Distric[M4. Commissioner Bundy stated he was satisfed tha[the money
was designated when a contract or purchase order is signed.
DislriG k5. Commissioner Lovestrand stated en emergency ordinance
ently passed regrading adult arcades- He stated he visited an adult
arratl and in conclusion ills gambling.
Coin er LOVestrand stated he was disappointed that auehecavaliu
enaeaw : taken toward inn enaner. He stelae tnia wools wartant en
Attorney General's opinion or League ofCi[ies opinion.
9. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve Minutes of September fl, 3003 RegnlarMating and
September ll, 2003 Spaial Meeting.
B. Finance Division of the Finmreial Services Dnpartment
ends payment of aDprovetl and estimated bills for
September 2003.
C. Finance Division of the Financial Services Departmrnt
mends approval of the Monthly Financial Report for
August 2003.
D. Utilities Division of the Public Works Department recommends
the City commission approve a bid award iv the amount o[
$190,]]].]5 to Central Floritla Tapping & Construction
Services, Inc, for [he construction of the Phase I Langdale
Subdivision AC Water Main Replacement Project and
nthor,ze the City Administrator tv sign all appropriate
aornmema.
~, city Aammlao-mor.ewmmenaa theeity Commiaslon approve
an nmenament m the con«t3ve13argammg Agreemem
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between the City and the Longwood Professional Firefighters
Association, Loce13163 (LPFFA) for the period of October 1,
2003 through September 30, 2005 and aathoriu [he City
F. The Engineering D'vi not the Cam nity Serv
Depen entreeommemde the City Commission xppro
Final Cheuge Order in the amount of PIOLO36.60 to Cemrnl
F'larida Environmental Carp. for additional work on the W.
Magnolia Avenue Project.
G. The Engineering Division of(he Community Services
Department recommends the Ciry Commission approve a
Final Change Order in the amount of 388,698.E 0 m Central
Florida Environmental Corp. for additional work on the
Freeman Street project.
Deputy Mayor Miller moved to adopt the consent agenda as
submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot.
Com er Lov and staled he would que ms 9F and
9G whethern~kework would ba completed beforo September 3U,
2003.
Mr. Drago responded in the affirmative.
Motion cartieA by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. City Administrator recommends [he City COmmirsion read by
title only mid adopt Ordinxnre 03-1412 which fixes the rx[e of
.ad valor nation for the fiscal yea ommenciag October 1,
2003 and entliog September 30, 200d.r <
Mayor Anderson read the following st nt: The tax rare being
proposed for FY 2003/2004 is 84.6'100 per $1000 ofnon-exempt
essed valuation. Seid rate is 3,04 percent higher [hen tho roll
back ra[e of $4.5324 per $1000 ofnon-exempt assessed valuation
as computed by F.S. 20o 068.
Mr. Taylor said be had proofof publication for [his mid all public
hearings listed on the agenda. He read Ordinance No. 03-Ifi'/26y
title only.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing. No one spoke in
favor or opposition.
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Commissioner Maingot moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Miller and carried by a unanimous
Deputy Mayor Miller moved to atlopt Ordinance 03-Ifi]2
tling [ha annual millage rate for fiacvl yeaz 2003/2004 et
846]. Seconded by Commissioner Maingot and tamed bye
unan,mous roll call vote.
B. Ciry Administrator recommends the Ciry Commission read by title
only and adopt Ordinance 03-16'13 which es(ablishes revenues,
expenditt andfund balan es for the City's tixcal year budget
commenting October I, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004.
Mr- Taylor read Ordinance No- 03-1673 by tide only.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition.
Com ar Maingot oved to dose the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Miller and motion oarried by a
Commissioner Maingot moved to adopt Ordinance 03-16y3 as
presented Item 10 0. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Miller.
Comm u Bundy stated last yam than regarding
the eBeai veness of the Code Enforcement Ha stated thte purpose of
adding a partaime olerk was for the propose ofallowivg the Code
Enforcement Oifivms more time in the Reld. He stamd there has beon no
improvement in this department and before aOProving to expend funds in
this department he would likes response from the City Administrator.
Mr-Drago statedthe ofllcus were provided lap top computers. He
advised the part retary pus et thist ehle advised
there reasshe was workingnon et thisttimethatnshould make the
improvemenrois e
Com er LOV and asked the Ciry Administrator to comment on
whether ew fire az needM end whether the bays frr the new
fre stationnwere pull-through bays.
Mr. Drago stated the station was sited on the location for the purpose to
ze the rest ofthe propetty Por Small World park He stated I,e was
el ec'king into a way to provide the drivathrough bays but the plans have
not been fnalized- He stated he requested a lenu f}om thm union
presider ring objet to having the Rre smtion locared iv this area
tle stated he has not retceived a leves-
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Disassion was held regarding the new fire nation.
Moti carried by a Pour/one roll call vote with Commissioner
Covestrand voting nay.
C. City Administrator recommends tAe Ciry Commission read by title
mdy and adopt Raoiution No. 03-10]9 adopting a Five Year Capital
Improvement Program for the Fiscal Years 2005, 2006, 200], E00&
and 2009 pursuant to fhe requirements of Section 6.0] of the City
Charter.
Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 03-10]9 by title only.
Mayor Anderson opened the public hearing. No one spoke in favor or
opposition.
Commissioner Maingot moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Miller end tamed unanimously by
Deputy Mayor Miller moved to adopt Resolution 03-10]9.
Seanded by Commissioner Maingot.
Disassion was held regarding a schedule for parks in the Five Year
CapimlImprovement Program.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll cell vote.
D. City Administrator reeommentla the City Commission read by title
only and adopt Ordinance 0}16]1 emending the adoption agreement
for the police and Dre fightere retirement plan.
Mr. Taylor reed Ordinance No. 03-16]I by title only.
Mayor Anderson opener the public hearing. There were no speakers in
favor or opposition.
Commissioner Maingot moved to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Miller and carried by a unanimous
Deputy Mayor Miller moved to adopt Ordimnce 03-Ib]I.
Seconded by Commissioner Maingof and carzied by a
unanimous roll tell vote.
If. REGULAR BUSINESS. None.
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12. CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT.
Mr. Taylor s~atedalot of~ime. re arch. and invesiga[ion wen[into his
random concerning the cam0aign signs. He stated this was a well
founded opinion.
13. CITY CLERK'S RF,PORT. No rvpo2
14. ADJOURN. Mayor Anderson adjourned the meering a[ 8 40 p m.
Da Jiel J. An~~~a dFison, Niayor
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Sarah NI. Nijares, City Cler c
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