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Longwood City Commission Chambers
t>5 \i'. N amen Avenue
LnngwaoJ, Nt.32'150
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Morch Zq znoo
Present'. Mayor Pxnl LOVestrend
Deputy Mayor Butch Bundy
Commissioner Dan Anderson
Commissioner John C. Maingot
Commissioner Steve Miller
John L Dragq City Adminivtmmr
Geraldine D. Zambri_ Ciry Clerk
Richard 5. Taylor. Jr.. City Attorney
Dir. Terry baker, Public Safety Department
John Brock, Dir. of Community Services
Maniw Mitohell, Dir- ofFinancixl Services
Richard Kornbluh. Utilities Division Mnnzger
lay Sargent. City Planner
Tom Smith, Strae[s/1'leets Manger
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor LOVestrand eellederegular meeting to order at 200
Pm
2. A moment n[SILENT M1IF,DITATION \1AS FOLLO\V ED RY 1'11 F,
1'LEDGF, OF ALLEGIANCE.
3. COMMUNIT1'ANNOUNCEMENTS. There were no ennounuxnents.
4. RECOGNITIONS:
A. Recognizing the Longwood Tourist Club-69'"Anniversary
Mayor I,avestrand praemed e short Iustory of the Club and recognized the
office s. President Karl Berg, V. President Vincent Meaoniz Seuetary/Treamrer
Dorothy Berg Ass[ SeuetaryRreasurer Helen Flaquu. Co-Tour Directors tlelon
i'laquer and Dorothy Bere, Tnistees'. Agnes & Iforace West. Roy and Myrna
Kneb. Pauline GregS. Stephanie SCalPari. The members who were present
stepped forward and photoSraphs were taken. Mayor Lovestrand presented a
Cenifioete in recognition of the Club's 69°i anniversary to President Karl Berg.
B. Recognizing members of the Codes Enforcement Board [or their
sen tee to the <oinmu City:
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Mayor Lov and recognized each of the members. Ne then Ares nted
framedcettefca othose Ares .Photographs were then taken.
Iohn l,omac Chair (Present)
Ernest Tolos, Vice Chair (Present)
Joe h{enman (Present)
Cheryl Melvin (Absent)
Laura Moehlenkamp (Absent)
Larry Moore (Absent)
Kevin Welters (Absent)
C. District#2 Nominntian of Rosiness Person of the Nontb, Apri12000.
Con er Anderson nominated the owners of the The Longwood
Stet LzNon rriwl by v ice vote. (Owners-Paul end Laura
DeSief§no end BeiUare Tred)
D. t9n`Annnal ,IOY (Juvenile of the Yenr)Awnrtls.
Ham an Leventhal .Vteinoote Elementary
Lauren Horvvath Greenwood Lake Middle
Tracy Latimer Greenwood Lake Middle
Caroline Arxojo hlighlends Elementary
Darin Shade Lake Mary High
Emily Morgan Longwood Elementary
Albert Marinez Lynian High
Ashley Conyers Milwee Middle
Lillian Phipps hock Lake Middle
Juliana Mills Woodlands Elementary
Mayot Lov and read from the required a e. tie then wgnized
ach snident~iheir pare end the sobool principal end presented a
cenifloete to each of the students. Photographs were then takes
5. BOARD API.OlNTh4ENT5:
A, District #3 Nominntimi In the Lnnd Planning Agency.
Commissioner Miller did not heveanominxnon. Nomination deferred.
The Commission recrssed from ]:lR to ~:1R Ism
L. PDRLIC PARTICIPATION.
Sondra Lomax, I a I 1 Parcoi Way, questioned why a commissioner solves
problems sines City staff cannot be reached on nights end weeAends and then
presented three nciden s; Con er Bundy solving the problem ofgeiting
portolets deliverW to the Peatival;aCOmntiscioner 6undy solving tho problem ofa
business alarm sounding [or hours by tracing the owner using the Imervet;
Comnssioner 6undy aoemp[ing to get in wntau with a staff member, bur to no
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wail, during the Blue Grass Pickin' in an efx n[o get the field end bathroom
lights Wed on- Shec ended lady Putz for her constant encouragemen[end
mvolvemem in the Dlue Omss Pickin'
Mayor Loveslrand referted Ms. Lomax to Mr. Drago.
Nadine Tolos. Flighlxnd llills, spoke to Item 4. D., JOy Awards. and
ended the COn on for wing with they ual awards Ares
Further suggested the City shoud setup aliaison with the schools in orderto be
kepta and then be able[ cognize the yomh of thec airy when they
achieve speoiel reeognit orl retechampionships in spons. eto.
7. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT.
Add on
Mr. Drago advised that the issue of the dead trees leas been salved as two
neighbors got together and found somwne to top the trees for 8150 and now the
trees aredown to a height oP 12 feet end problem is teuificd.
Mr Drago repoixed that the Italian restaurant Ire spoke of should be locating in the
Historic District and, ifall goes according to plan. should open this summer.
MAYOR AND COhI\IISSIONERS' REPORTS
DISTRICT 4J. Deputy Mayor candy commented on the topping of thetrees.
saying it teighbot solve their problems without the City
transgressing on chozens!privateproparly rights-
Deputy Mayor 6undy thanked the volunteers for puttinS on the Founder's Day
Festival- Re noted iltea were a !ew problems, which woe solved at the last
end havebeen looking in ways[ mpro ethe Pest val. Hei ether
the Hist ric Preservation Board would hke the Festival removed hom under its
aspire and said he agreed with that, but before Waking any snap judginems
about the viability ofx spring festival, he would rewmmend looking et all
methods oPimproving the Festival Flo has been discussing with others and
looking at other idea and proposals and will bring forward so eidea at the n
eting. He asked each Cotnmissionor to also look into wxysmo improve before
making any deusions reSxrding th's even[.
DISTRfC]'g5. Mayor Lovestrand urged the City Administrator to follow up on
the possibility of having youth sotto: believed it was needed and would like to
fad a place Cor the youth to practice and play.
DISTRICT pI. Coininissioner Maingel explained the involvement he and
Commissionu Dandy had ineettingtheporc~o-lets delivered to thefeshval. He
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thanked COm er Bundy for his orthy contribution and those on stag'
who did their Vart ~ntryinS to solve the problem.
Commissioner Maingot reported on Aeving attended the Longwood Public Safuy
Awards ceremony hold et Lyman High School, and congranilated Director Baker.
Chief Jaekson and Chief Chapman and their respective personnel for their
dedication xnd service to the public-
Commissioner Maingot offered a thought on Founder's Day, saying he agreed
there should not be a void loft in the sprin6 auivity For the City and, as an
alter e epproaoh w iced to end that the City co raider approaching
the fl storic Sociuy, wleo put on the Fel I Festival, end request that they develop
n alter espying test vale ompassing both atbcu nthe hilt is dirt
anda ange oCec ether will drew parr rage from the dry es well as rhea
surrounding d ies an<lethe county.
Commissioner Maingot reported on a Blood Urive being wnduued and
challenged the Commissioners to make thuns~elves available to donate co this
worthy cause.
Deputy Mayor Bundy requested the door in order to commem on one of
Com er Maingot s. He said A1r. Joe Hart in faa. the
gen I ni xi olne spoke oFwltoolud as fisted in obtei ling the ponao-lets end asked Mr.
Hartman ro stand xnd bar coA~tized.
DISTRICTp3. Commissioner Anderson reposed that a dozen had call him
and complained about speediuS on Bay Avenue and requested a'Children At
Play' sign be placed on Bay_ Commissioner Anderson them reques7ed stepped-up
enfmc n this and all residemial areas. Mayor Lovestrand suggested
Comnte~sioner Anderson might went ro further diswss this with Director Baker
and Mr. Drago.
D]STRICT k3. Commissioner Miller said some dine eeo the Longwood ]'aurist
Club had a Public Address syste smlen out of the City's Recreation Building
and since the City's Recreation Building does not have a system. and the Tourist
Club would be operating withot asystem until the Wiry buildin¢
ompleted, he suggested the City replace the one they had Cost would be
approximately $360.
It was the wnsuuus of Commission to direct the City Administrator to
purchase e P A. system [or the'fourist Club for the approximate w.a
mentioned-
9. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. PaY Approved 61115.
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R. Approve mittmas of Fen>;tary ze, zohn worl<seasimt atta Mann 6,
2000 Regular Meeting.
G AVprovc Monthly Pinaoelal Report fur February 2000.
D. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Hun~icxne Floyd FOnaing Agreement
betwemt the Ciry anJ the State
E. Approve partial VaY requcsfa fur the County Runa E2'I widening
prolecr in the amount ot532,562.22.
F, nppro~n narenase. order m warelbrce, Ire. at ate:nttotttu or
sl e,zaa.z2 mr me parrba:e or ner:oval nompmer annwnre mtd
mnort a me cry aam.aiarcmor m sign ate mtreha:e preen.
G. Appro ring in aCOUtioning Services Contract fur
'related euglneering services with 1'tafesslmml Design
Assoc area, ~Inr.
and eueering into a Contlnuing Services Contract for roadway/street-
related engiu ing se 'ith Rerrym n & I Icnigar, Int
n. Approve me nareba:c or,ia (~ Momrnma~treszooo Modm u, sho
AI11z radio mtils far police patrol ttse In rite amount of $13,921.25 and
authorize rite City Admiuistratar t0 sign the pm'chase order.
Con er Anders ovetl to approve Items A. E. G. and H.
end to nsider Items H_ C. D. end F. separately. Carried by
ununnnous roll call vote
Ite~u DD. Deputy Mayor BUndy ;roved to amend the Minucea, noting
the eed fore clarifea under his repoa. San esnould read that the
Paramedics hxd servi0ed n'his netgnbor's mother e
Con er Maingot oved Deputy Mayor Dundy s
n~nSeconded by Comnuss;oner Miller end carried by a
unan;mous roll rail vote
Item C. Mayor Lovestrand questioned why there no income from
eat pavings was shown in rho Public Facilities find. Ms. Mitchell
explained that the paving income from poor pavings is shown in the
Genual Fund revenues
Mayor Lovestrand moved to approve hem D. Seconded by
Commissioner Millrr and carried by a unanimous roll null vote.
Item D. Cora; er Anderson questioned the requirements
ached to ecepting Cher imburs t. Disc sued and ii
art a e amur usslan en was
noeed tact if the City were to fail ro comply wiar any oftlte requiiemems_
the finds would have to be ruurned_ Tha City, however, is mast probably
co;nplying with the requiremence
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Com er Maingot ved to approve Item D. Sewnded 6y
Deputy Mayor Bundy and carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Item F. Con er Anders indicatetl his with
purchasing Windows 2000, at this [ime, due to the program having
us bugs. flow r, he would defer to the Computer Manager, if he
had a wmpelling reasoneto upgrade at this time. If not a compelling
reason, would suggest not doing it at this time.
Commissioner Miller moved m table Item F. until the
Administrator can consult with Mr. Dunn. Seconded by
Commissioner Maingot and cai ried by a unanimous roll call vote.
10. I'UDLIC HF.ARIN4S:
A. 'fhe l'nrchasiog DWision of the Financial Services DCpnrtment
ends the City Commission reaA by title only and adopt
Ordinn ce No. 00-1529, amending Chapter 9, Article D, residential
solid waste collrcnnn rates.
Mr. Taylor announced havinS proof of publication for this and all public
hearings listed on the agenda-
Mr. Taylor then read Ordinance No. 00-1529 by title only.
Mayor Lovestrznd opened thepubIic hearing.
No ono present spoke in Gvor of the ordinmlce.
Nadine "folos, Highland Hill;, spoke in opposition, noting minor issues
with thes such a of leaving atag o~ when takon
by thec eapotu'ew eregistered eomple'mttekin¢ferl ~ger than
the 24 hour response', workers not wearing uniforms and mm~e tnS4
ned to upright pos , also wycling end solid w
es put in some o-uak. She also noteda[ew conflicts in these
C iyoodef stha urcherge for backdoor piclaip is 52.00 and sv
et length end weight of yard w e_ She said ov rtlte past ycmthe
Chy has registered I'/S Sarbage wmplaims. which avereSes out to 75 per
oath and this umber doe nalude direct calls to Florida Recycling.
She questioned why no fines (nave been imposed noting the wntract
albws for mpos t offnes for violati s. Ms. Tolos said she
did not believe they w ntitled to any in and should be give
thre to fou oaths to br nS theirservme levelaup anA then they should
reque [their inerertse.
Na one else spoke in opposition-
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Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing- Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Bundy.
Mayor LOVemm~d asked Mr_Drago to explain their request Mr. Drago
explained that the request for se by thec spelled ou n
then and is based on two indices, Consumer P~ce index and
Pmducer Price index.
Mr_ Sid Vllhen, representing Florida Recycling. explained that the requert
submitted in ordan with their and [hey did dam
that price increases were r elized and a nodest s the rosuslt of
that He said their records were open end would be happy to workwith
the CitysEnancial stair Commissioner Miller noted that fuel was the
largest and understood this being thn casu. However. he
qua Honed hoses the~ompleints would be col ratted.
Mr. Vilhen said he made notes during Ms. Tolos's comments and would
take these wmplaints back end would hold a meeting before the end of
this week witl, his staff Further, did not believe JS complaints a month
a bad re ord based on the i umber of"hits" pe< onth Z2.o00_ But,
he did pledge to rase these issues book and will have a memo and a
meeting in this regard.
Commissioner Miller moved to adopt Ordinanu No_ 00.1529.
Seconded by Commissionu Anderson.
Discussion ensued. Commissioner Anderson unduamnding with the data
presented that the cos[ of doing business needs to be deah with and also
eppreaated Mr_ Vilhan's comments that he will deal with the issue, noting
I,e nelleved he was operative in good faith.
Commissioner Miller eal,oed Commissioner Anderson's comments.
Deputy Mayor Bundy said at tl,e beginning of the cnntrnet Mr. Vilhen said
they would keep ihestreets dean and they have not Deputy Mayor
Hundy suggested instead of voting tonight, to table to me next meeting
giving them a chance to came up with a program and giving Commission
a ehanoe to swdy their proposal a li«le more. In addition. questioned if
the merger and/or consolidations have changed the ownership and further
questioned if they still met the requiremen[ Cor Eve years of ezperienw.
Mr_ Taylor responded seyine the information he was furnished did not
inaieaemanher en,m a>o"oownusnipchange ASmd,ee~e
yeas expesience~he ~eii~e~ed itwaa a requitement at hiadmg mat may
i ,et, but did not believe mzt once the wntma was awaNed that the five
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yea experi afactot. Further-did not believe the ould
be tied to perfo n ante, however, performance was oovcred elsewl ere in
Deputy Mayor Rundy felt the issue aPOwnership was not answered- Mr_
Drago explained Mr. Ward still owns 50% of Florida Recycling as a joint
re holding and Ilinois Recycling, end also owns 50° o of that
ompany in aiom dog mere mebnrimn AUiea was
but not up to 50%C so the pererrtege of ownership did not tilt one way or
me Omer.
Commissioner Meingot questioned whether the City was obligated to give
se given the language in me contract appearing to not be
obligatory.
Mayor Lovesttand called for a teens and suggested that Commissionu
Meingot confer with the City Attorney with regard to his question-
The Commission recessed tram 8:d5 p.nt, fo R:55 p.nt.
Cotnn er Meingot said, without belaboring the poin and it has Wade
and node rs ood Wad one Omer and aaia in nch as mni
represes,tsa percentage of tl,a sm he questioned wlaiat would happen
when fuel pricos go back to nor nal and askod if a decreaso in charges
would be expected.
Mayor t,ove end need Clare had been en eleven cent deorease vt one
n the past when the dumping charge had gone down, saying that
r st'nad probably forgou n about n and thwght that ifmat ocwaed, it
could be brought up egaine
Motion cartied by a four to one rol I call vote, with Mayor
Lov and. Con rs Anderson. Meingot and Millar
voting aye and Deputy Mayor Bundy voting nay.
Mr. Vilhen invited each Commissioner to call him if it they determined
that there was a problem and said Florida Recycling they would do their
best.
13. The Clty Clerk reeommendv the City Commission toad by Ilne only
and adopt Ordinance No. 00-1530, amending Ibe cemetery fee
schedule
Mr. Taylor read OMinanu Na. 00.1530 by title only.
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Mayor Lovestrand opened the public hearing. No one present spoke in
favor or ~ t opposition.
Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Hnndy and carried by a voice vote.
Deputy Mayor Buntly was concerned Net the expended ke schedule
would put the City in wmpexitian with itself in that when the
columbari wellsa ompleted, it might be signitlcantly less to usethe
ground sites rather than thewlumbarium, and suggested reveling back to
the original fee schedule as proposed by the Clerk.
Commissioner Maingotbalieved this proposal was opening up a diversity
for people to utilize for a family plot rnther than have them scenered
throughout the teryand lhet the City shouldm what it has
and i£the City ro eleooses she Vries can be edjusteUaetra later date.
Deputy Mayor Bundy was in favor of wa ring until rite consultants have
provided their information and indiaeteA concurs nheut the possibility of
potemial burial issue iPthue was one full bnrial plus six vemains
allowed in to lot. He eeainet reituated a decision does not need to be
made until ~he results are awived from the consultants-
Mayor Lovestrand said he did not believe one type oPburial would affect
[he other and though the paces could ba adjusted when [hat would happen.
Comm er Anderson noted the only wncern he had was that the Rules
and Regulations forthe rnvisad fee schedule had not yet been written and
thought they should be in place when [he Peea wee adopted.
Coma er Andeson moveA to amensd the Ordinance to
make the eEFeuive date upon the adoption ofthe Rules end
Regulationa Sewnded by Commissioner Miller_
Motion carriW by a unanimous roll call vote
Mait ried by a fou with Mayor
I.ov and Comm rs Anderson. Maingot and Miller
votingtaye, and Deputy Mayor Bundy voting nay.
tl. REGULAR BOSIN ESS.
A. Planning Divuipn of the Community Suvlcea DCpnrhnent
eatds that the Cify Commission approve Sitc 1'hn~. SP-22-99,
Floridn Avenue Rosiness Center, to be located at SE corner o[
CJiRm'd Avenue anA Floridn Avuine
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Mr_ Sargent presented the site plan and read the [xplanatioNBnckgronnd
Gom agenda memo dated Mercl, 20. 2000.
Mayor Wvestrend questioned tho w:nment in tho memo, which saiQ
staff re ved the right to additional co is during co xnd
prio wmpleti -. Mr Sargen explanned there mes.vhen the
plans ere no[ exact end adjus ntents have to be madaee
Commissioner Millis moved to approve SP 22-99, mbjeG to staff
s. Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bundy and carried by a
unan,mous roll call vote.
6. Plflnhing Divifion of the Comnm:tily Savites Department
entls that the City Commission approve Site Plan SP-15-99
far Barger King, a 99y'eflt [eel food rasmnrm,t locsted nt 1050 \V. SR
J31.
Mr Sargent presented the site plan xnd explained that the Dono's
Restaurant will be demolished and replaced by tho purger King. Ne then
read from the ExplenatioN Background in Agenda memo dated Maroh 20.
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In response to Commissionet Miller, Mr_ Sargent said this location would
be in addition to the one on N.vy. 17-92.
Mr. Maingot questioned the interconnected driveways between the
propen and also the r n. Mr Sargen said the existing u
and Parking wtllnbe mointeined in both directions. As too
n,stha existing site is pxrt ofe master plan and that this site is 100-
sgtefr'lessthin the Rono's site.
Camnnssmner Millee moved to approve SP 15-99. Seconded by
Comnr:ss:oner Anderon end cartred by a unanimous roll cell vote.
G City Atlm rogue sthe City Co, vthe City
Adm ,istratnt'stnttomphshments ns it relatesrro his gonForicnted
appraisal.
Mayor love and in roduced the item saying he thought the item was to
review and avpmve, dlaappmve or n,oaify x raiae r r o,e ndminixvxmr.
Com er Maingot aved to ccep[ or approve item I I C..
including the pxy raise. Seconded by Deputy Mayor BUndy.
Con u Maingot omplimented Mr. Drego's pertom,ence has
shown h i ability to set fonh and accomplish any task he hoe been directed
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uvderteke; thanked him for his willingness to meet wi[h commissioners
_ individually as it relatesto the city and citizeiss with little or no edvxnce
Con er Anderson expressed plezsure with Mr. Drago's
perfo m e-, has cad he has to detail', has a shared vi
for the future', is willing to wark,anatjost ~rtaci', tries to get w boom d' n
s', pleased when having Bon to diswss an Issue that ho is already
aware and is working toward resolution.
Deputy Mayor Bundy noted the raise he was seeking wzs equal to what
the other staff members received and also wnmirred with previous
opinion.
Mayor I.ovestrend said he had scone praise and same wncem and that he
had said them all in private FIe wntinued saying that he has been through
erel adm and Thai Mr. Drago i tting out boner than any of
them, brit did not want to leave him without clrallearge_
Commissioner Miller agreed Mr_ Drago was doing a goad jab bur had
already discussed a concu'a he had with him wi[h respeot ro his being
responsive to employee who are political about how thoy do things
Motion carried by a unanimous roll call vote
t2. CITY.ITTORNgY'S REPORT.
No repott.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
Mra. Zambri advised that Mr Hamilto vailable to pros er on
Florida's Government in the Sunshine on April 10.2000, at ]-00 psmmin
Mayor Lovestrand said he rvould roll a work snsion on April 10.2000.
'1:00 p m_ for that purpose
Ms. Zambri will extend invitations to the City's Board members m anand.
1d. ADJOURN. Meeting adjourned at 9~40pm ~ ,J./~
Paul Lovestmnd. Mayor
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