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CCMtg01-19-04MinLONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION Longwood City Commission Chambers 175 Went Warren Avenue Longwood, Florida MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2004 7:00 P. M. Present: Mayor Den Anderson DePUty Mayor Hutch Rundy Commissioner Jahn C. Maingot Com er Mike Dolt Commissioner Brien D. Sackett Richard S. Taylor, Jr., City Attorney John d. Drago, City Administrator Sarah M. Mijares, City Clerk Pat Miller, interim DireUOr of Cammvnity Services Richard Kornbluh, Divisiov Manager of Utilities Julie Walls, Community Serviem Coordinator Tom Teckson, Chief of Police Carol Rogers, taterim Director of Financial Services 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Anderson raped the meeting to order at'1:03 pm. 2. Amoment of SII.ENT MEDITATION was FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. COMMfINTTY ANNOUNCEMENTS. NO announcements were made. 4. RECOGNITIONS. A. Presentation of the Marlin Luther King Good C,it'wznship Award to Yerdelle Pugh Horne Deputy Mayor Bundy read a Proclamation recognizing Mrs. Home for her accomplishments inthe field of education, as well es her unity involvement. Mrs. Home was [hen presented the Merin Luther Kin& Jr. Citizenship Award for 2004. Photographs of Mrs. Home along with her husband Reverend Home were taken. Ms. Home said she was tmly honored to receive this award. Sbe sorted that Dr. Martin Luther King's dream has bcen realized end many changes have taken place. Mayor Anderson changed the order ofthe Agenda. CC 01-19-04/9 E. District#tPresentation of the Businps Person of the Month Award for January 2004 to Joe Sutherleotl of Sutherland Construction Co, Inc, loeated at 585 South County Road 42], Suite 133. Commissioner Maingot presented Joe Sntberland, of Sutherlaud Consructian Company, Inc., the Business Person of the Month Award for January 2004. Mr. Sutherland has been in operazion approximately 27 years doing wnerete and masonry work. His business bas been lowted in the City oflongwood for 24 years. Mr. Sutherland is a Sunday School teacher ai Temple Baptist Cburcb in Dellona and a Former Deawn. Pimures were then taken. D. Presentation ofSerw'ee R'ns to the City of Longwoo0 Employes. Service pins were awarded to the following employees: Pine (5) yema ofServiw: Kam BeWiug Buyer Dm BrouWCrs Builder Inspector Loraine Forest JeffFrwch lteeeptiouin Public Work Mainmwuee Specialitt 1 Gihn Gieielli Police Sergeaut Truman Hamilton Public Works Mamtmwnce Sprcialis[ 11 Jsy Sargent Planning Division Maiuger Trn (10) Years of Sarvica Tmy Cabbazier Public Works Mainre~unm Spxialis[ tl David lMwda Police Sc~gmn[ Fwnl: HOateaer Bwiding 06.cial Charlie Wyatt Public Works Maintenance Spcculis[ I Fiftan (IS) Years ofSOrviu: Trisha Poston Payroll Gerk Rpb LadnrrkY Police Officer David Martin Fire Engineer lim McKema John Palladian Police Sergeant Public Works Melnroranu Specialist 11 Michael Resnick Firefighter Gene WostFae Publio Woda Maimuwnce Specialist 1 Twemy (20) Years ofServlce: Laurie Moonry Fire Bapa4on Chief Denis Thompson Utility Plant Supervisor Tweory-Flue (25) Yeah of 9erv ica: Leonard TUmer Fim Twining Officer Thvry (30) Yeaea afServicc: Jack Wallace Public Works Maimerencc Hpsialui II CC 01-19-04/10 C. Presentation of the ErnP7oyee offhe Yam Award. Mayor Anderson recogniuA the following employees and each was presented with the Pmpooyee ofthe Year award for (heir respective departments. City Ha11 Complex- Cmig Duw, Computer Services Matuger F've DepuvneM- Fvegghter Frank Herndon PoI ice Deparnnem - Ofhcer Robcn Albritton Public WorksRropetty Maimcna~cc - Mikc Lollu, Public Works Maintenance Specialist 11 The employce selcctN m receive Ne Armual Employee oftbe Yw Award for We City Mfungwoodwas-, MJm Lollaz-Public Works Depamnent Photogaphs were then taken. B. Presentation of the Martin Luther King Good Citizenship Award ro Blanche Bef/ Werner. Commissioner Maingot read the proclamation for Ms. Weaver. He s4med that she has not been feeling well and was not in attendance. The Commission recessed ]:32 p.m. end reconvened at ]:38 p.m. F. Dislrict#2 NOminafion o(ihe Husinew Person Mthe Month Award for February 2004. A1ayor Anderson nominated Dr. Lewrenoe Kelley, 515 West State Aoad 434, Suite 30fi, b receive the Business Person of the Month ward for February. Nomination rarsied byaunaNmous voice 5. BOARD APPOMTMENTS. A. District#1 Nomination to the Hoard o[Adjusfinene Commissioner Maingot deferred the nomination. B. District #3 Nomination to the Board of Adjustment. Commissioner HOI( mminated Lawrence Belair, 131 14w Avenue. Nomination carried by a unanimous voice vote. 6. PUBLIC INPUT. A. Public Participation. 1nMne liebello, 301 Loch Lomond Avenue, alarmed that on /anuary 3'" the Com n, by majority, made a decision that would afieq many individuals antl their willingness to serve on CC 01-t9-04!11 city voluntary boards. She stated that there were two boards not required to fill out financial disclosure forms. She stated that ccording to the premise Ibis requirement of financial disclosure was for board unifomdty. There was Porlher discussion giving s why the Historic Preservation Board should no[ be held b tha city resident requvement, and the Pension Board should not be held to the attendance or the monthly meeting rmquirement as well az Code and Parks boards having additional members. She asked where the uNfortnity was. She stated that the Cmnmission needed to reuarch the reaun for financial disclosure. She affirmed that the puryose was to insure that when board members making decisions that can affect the rights of an individual, whether personal property or how money is spent that those decisions were to be based on facts and not by a persolml gain or for those whom they wish to repay for support She stated that while the Commission has the power to propou the mandate requiring finaneial disclosure; they were also obligated to follow the rules by both the statute and fie City Chatter. She avowed that although they can mandate this, they could not violate the rights of individuals a~ mad by this tlttision, espaially when fines end penalties cav be imposed by Ne failure to abide by the mandate. She declared that proper notification end the people's right to speak was parr ofthe process before it becomes regulation. She stated that she hoped this Commission would rewnsider their position on financial disclosure. Albert "Chuck" Cn'Imnre 505 Preston Aoad, elated he also was n ember ofthe Parks end Recreation Advisory Board. He stated he has urved on this board since October 2001. He stag the demands being placed upon the members ofthis board to fIe a financial disclosure, were for no apparent reason. He affirmed there was no havdling ofmoney. He sorted ell the board does is make recommendations. He acknowledged that the Seminole County Paks and Recreation Board was not required to file financial disclosure. ]. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. Mr_ Drago handed out a brochure regarding the Town Meeting for March 22, 2004. He stated, with the Commission's approval, he would include the brochure in the Febmary water bills. Discussion was held. Commissioner Sackett suggested changin6 the first line to, "How do you envmon Longwood today]" Commissioner Halt suggested adding "Other concerns' at the end. CC 0t-19-04/12 Mr. Dingo steed he bas ban receiving phone calls from Florida Power reyuesting payment. He stag he received a wpy ofthe dowment dismissing the case and wouM diroa the Finavw Director to send a check to Florida Power in [he amount ageed upon. Mr. Drago stated that he received a request for the city to write a letter in support of a map [hat individuals would solicit businesses (ar advertising. He affirmed he was not prepared to write this letter unless directed by the Commission to do m. Comm er }lol[ wNirmed that this individual would not be prohibited to move Cnrward without the lener of support. Mr. Drago responded in the affirmative e. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS'REPORT. District NC. lleputy Mayor Eundy asked for a wnserrsus from the Commission to rewnsider the Ordinance regarding hiring Ces Lawton's lobbying frm. He asked tbat the Ordinance be brought forward az the next Commission meeting. Con nsider hiring of Ces iarm 's fvm arried by a tlvultw with Mayor Anderson and Commissioner Maingot voting nays District N5. Commissioner Sackett statN he has had some neighborhood traffic problems and the Police Department was prompt in handling this e. He steed that he and his daughter witnessed a crane being hit by a nand suggested Crune Crosvng signs be placed on route42~. He anted ibat lhenwWelrom ro Hr'sroric iongwood signs very e. He further stated that the lot on the comer ofE E. Williamsoneand Lake Emma had uveral cars for sale and this was not very atirnctive. He hated (bet the sidewalk does vot extend from Commissionu Maingot's subdivision down. He affirmed it was not safe without a sidewalk. Mr. Drago advised that the property he was referencing was in the county. Commissioner Sackett asked whet was going ro be developed at Warten Avewe and the W inn Dixie parking lot. Mr. Dingo hazed there had been some discussion regarding Winn Dixie deeding [he city the portion ofthe roadway where it forks closest to the shopping center. He advised the wrrent Warrev Avenue would then be closed and this would eliminate the necking ofvehicles at the baNc dcive- inlanes. He advised that planning had a wpy ofthe preliminary site plan CC 01-L9-04/13 District kt. Commissioner Maingot stated he had attended the opening of the new Emergency Room expansion at the Orlando Regional South Seminole Hospital. Commissioner Maingot read a letter from Parks and Recreational Advisory Hoard Mumbu, Kimbuly Plug, into the rewrd The Iwer was dated January 19, 2004. District #2. Mayor Anderson stated that he also attended the grand peening ofthe hospital emargwoy room. He stated thecity vms biassed to have this new addition. He advised that CALNO would be asking the League ofCities for advice and support. He stated that an issue came up regarding haNrc violations; and who had jurisdiction in areas where boundaries were contusing. He reported that the I-0 and 436 interchange would be getting a landscaping enhancement in Ne furore. District q3. Commissioner Holt also atteiMed the ribbon cutting mony at the hospital. He reported that used cell phones could be tamed in at the Police Department. He said that he would Tike the information regarding the Toum Hall Maetmg posted oo the bulletin board in front oPCity Hai4 as well as posted on the web site. 9. CONSENT AGENDA. A. Approve Minutes of January 5, 2004 Regular Meeting. H. Finance Division of the Financial Services Department mends payment of approved and estimated bi1Lv for Jan ery 2004. C. Five ce Divi n of Ne Fina ciel S¢rv es Depesvnwt mendssapProval of the MovlMytFinancial Report for December 2003. D. City Administrator rwommwds the City Commission approve the award of a wnttaR for Mowing Maintenance Services (Hid k04-04) [o Markham Woods Landscaping in the amount of $13S,92d.00 and authorize the City Administrator to sign the Purchvse Order. Deputy Mayor Bundy moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Maingo[ and rattled by a unanimous roll cell vote t0. PUBLIC HEARUSGS. None. It. REGULAR BUSINESS A. Cam er Mike Holt requests the City Commission hear a prmwmdov from Serniuole Cowty rzgardivg We CRA au US t]-92 CC 01-19-04/14 Kevin Falls with Seminole County gave a power point presentation regarding the CRA for the US 17-92 cortidor. He repotted the 12- 92 CRA was established Por a ten year term Rom 199] to 200] with an option for renewing for an additional ten years. Mr. Drago left the chambers at 8:14 p.m. and reNmed at 8:15 p.m. Mr Taylor left the chambers at 8:15 p.m. and caromed at 8:1] p.m. Mr. Falls stated that if Longwood were to join the CRA they would become [he third major player in this progrmrt He reviewed the Longwood parcels within the US 1]-92 CRA. He reviewed the planned public improvements. He reviewed items that made the CRA a good tool for financing the underimested areas. He also awed private development projects along this corridor. He st tad they would welcome the opportunity of having Longwood help the CRA arrive to the united approach. He stated there was a small business property improvement fund they would like to have utilized. This fund works in a grant fashion being available to property owners in smaller increments to eMance their facades. He also reviewed CRA partnership opportunities. Commissioner Maingot said the City of Longwood in the past en years has spent $1,]36,33].]2 in upgrading the water avd ewer along the US 1]-92 corridor. Discussion was held agardivg what contribution Ne Clty oC Longwood would be required to make to [he CRA Mr. Palls stated the first contribution would not be until f ueI yeaz o4/OS end would amount to $1'/,410. He affirmed that all improvements to this corridor would ultimately beneft each ofthe players along the corridor in some way, shape er form. He also stated that there has never bcen a non unanimous vote on the Redevelopment Planning Agency for proposed projects. Diswssion was held regarding the tax increment financing. Discussion was held regarding expending ofeachjurisditiovs perwnmge. Discussion was held regarding design standards. Discussion was held regarding the small business facade grant program. CC 01-19-04/15 B. Oily Admivivtrator rarommwds the City Commission read by tide only end adopt Rmolution 041084 supporting municipal rssves by the 2004 Legislative Smeion. Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 041084 by title only. Mr. Drago stored Nat at the last meeting the Commission agreed to consider adopting a resolution supporting these municipal issues. Ueputy Mayor Bundy moved to approve Agenda Item 118. Seconded by Commissioner Meingot and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. C. City Atlmiaistrator requests the City Commission read by title only and adopt Resolution 031083 approving Ne Neighborhood Improvements Assessments Polley. Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 03-1083 by title only. Mr. Drego sorted thatthe resolution before the Commission owrporated revisions as discussed et the December t5, 2003 meeting. He sm(W that the revised resolution provides for w "opt- out provision" as previously diswssed. He slated Nis was not an c opwut, but required the approval ofthe City Commiss~an. DepuTy Mayor Bundy moved to adopt Resolution No. 03- 1083. Sergnded by Commissioner Boll. Diswssion was held. Discussion was held regarding Section 8. Mayor Mderson moved to amend the motion by amending Sec on8ty rate Homeowners Association aM/or Homeowners group. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Hundy end certied by a unanimous voce vote. Original motion cartied, as amended, by a unanimous mil call vote. D. D[iiity Biding Division of the Financial Services Department mends the City Commission rwd by title only and adopt Resolution 04-1085 to eshblish a eeparete bank account for utility deposits. Mr. Taylor rwd Resolution No. 041085 by title oNy CC O1-19-04/16 Mr. Drago affirmed that this was forthe puTOSe of keeping the utility deposit funds segregated. Commissioner Maingot moved to adopt Resolution No. 04 1085, es preserved, Item l ID. Seconded by Commissioner Holt and cartied by a unanimous roll call vote. E. The Pbnning Divbian of the Community Services Deperi mends the City Commission read by title only end adopt Resolution Na. Od-1086, relating fo [he adoption of the Seminole County I.ocai Mitigation Plan. Mr. Taylor read Resolution No. 041086 by title only. Mr. Umgo s atad hehad sent the Comm random December relati o this iMorm n advis nga~hem the doe was in the GerkVe otDCe Por review. He advised staff recommends adoption ofthe resolution. He advised it would help wiN federal funding in [he even of a disaster. Commissioner Mningot moved to adopt Resolution No. 04 1086, Item I lE. Seconded by Commissioner Sackm and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. F. City Administrator recommwtls the City Commission review and discuss a request from the Parhs and Recreation Advisory Board relative to filing fiueadal disclosure forms and take the action the City Commission tleems appropriate Mr. Drago stated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board lud a ring following the last Comm eating During their eating they moved to ask the Comm ssion to recoveider requiring f na cial disclos and se andum ro that eff .He adv sad that other quesionsthaveobeen raised ro include wheNer an ordinance would be required. Fie Hated that Mr. Taylor prepared a memorandum in response to questions raised. Commissioner Maingot suggested that this requirement be applicable to those who subsegventlyjoinrhe Pmks end Recreation Board as watt as the Hirtoric Preservation Board. Deputy Mayor Hundy reviewed the details oEthe Financial Disclosure FOrtn. Discussion was held regarding state requirements of financial disclosure. CC 01-19-04/1] Mr. Taylor dazed that ifthe Commission implements this requirement by ordinance; ifthe people serving on the board chose to resign they would not 6e required to comply. He did suggen the Commission consider requiring the Historic Preservation Board to file Financial Disclosure Forms due ro their making land planning type ofdaisions. He Curther stated that the Commission did have the power to requ've boards to file financial disclosure, even mengn the staze does not make the requirement. Discussion ensued. Mayor Anderson moved to extend the meeting to Ne end of this item. Second by Deputy Mayor Hondy and carried by Deputy Mayor Hundy moved to recommend staff bring forward an ordinance with amendments for the various boards to amend as the Commission reflected with the mle changes at the previous meeting. Sewnd by Commissioner Secken and carid by a tiveeltwo roll call vote with Mayor Anderson and Commissioner Maingot voting nay. 12. CITYATTORNEY'S REPORT. No report. 13. CITY CLERK'S REPORT. Ms. Mijares advised that she recently has had requests for public rxords by some Commissioners. She stated tnaz in the past Commissioners have paid for requested informs n. She askd for dirett when a Commissmner should ar should nat be charged for public records req eats. Mr. Taylor staid ifthe request pertve to fhe duties as a Commissioner there should be no charge. ld. ADJOURN. Mayor Anderson adjwmd the meeting a[ 10:23 p.m. ~~ .~; ~. Daniel J. Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: _. Sarah M. Mijares, City Clerl CC OI-I9A4/18