CCMtg10-02-00MinI,ONGWOOD CITY COMMISSION
Longwootl City C.ontmission Chvmbers
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Longwood, Fmdea
MI\[J7'ES
Regular Meeting
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Present Mayor P.+ul LovestrunA
Deputy MnYel' Bn1cL 6undy
Coinmissn+ner Dnn Andersen
Commissinner.fohn C DGingot
John J. Dingo, City Administrvtar
Geraltline D. Zantbri, City Clerk
Riratattl S.'1'nYlor, Jr., CiIY Alforney
Terry Bekcr, Dir. o[ Publlc Snfety
Joltn 6rvck, Dir. of Contmu:tity Scrviecc
Richard KoritDlult, Utilities Uivislon Mntutgcr
Ton, st»ixn, sL'cetstFleet nmi:ion Mnnngor
Absent: Comntlsslaner Steve Miller(excused)
1. CALL TO ORDER. Mayor LOVestrand called eteguler meeting to order et'I'.00
p.m.
2. Amomwtt of SILENTAtEDITAT1ON was POI,IA\VED 6Y T9E PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE,
3. CONNiUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS. There were no announcements.
4. RECOGNITIONS. There wete no rewenitions_
5. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. Thera were no board appointments-
G. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Gerald DutGter, 830 Georgia Avenue, requested ehe City not assess tha residwtty
for the paving of dirt streets. Hesaid be has reviewed spreadsheets that outline
and expenditures for paving ofdirt streexs kr the next six yeerv for the
Publtic Facilities Improvrnnent Eund_ whlUt was taken ftom [he2001 Dndget
along with the ClP Atthe end oFtheS-year paving project, and without
sing residents, there will bea evrplus ofSl 000000. He asked wheat has it
become city policy to build wenhh at taxpayers' expense.
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Mayor Lov and advised Mr_Dutaher that there imptions [here
that wonld be addressed later and he inay wish to smy en altendancc
Russell Uogenschneider. i82 Overstreet. was not in favor of having leis road
paved, but if it has to be paved. would be in favor of the least impairing type of
road paving that the City t4els wn de done.
Mayor l.ov and asked if MS. Patten'on was aril regsiesting to he placed on
[he Agirtda~She replied she was.
Kelly Pe[[erson, 2l4'1Ullis, on behelCofa neighbor, posed three questions m rho
Commission I) what does Ordinance 904 speoifically state'. 2) how many roed>
in Longwood have been paved in the last S years and have the homeowners and
business always bean charged a special assessment; 3) In the Capital
Improvement Plan was a special assessment evir~ disetused in the designing of the
Plan and is that anywhere in the Minutes.
Regarding the proposed paving projects. asked why no one on the din streets was
notified to determine whit the roads should look like and asked that the
Commission lis[en to what the homeowners want- They like the way it looks end
frzls; does not want the area to look like Orlando and does not like this being
irammna down weir tnreata_
John Pardesi, Silhouette Court. congratulated the City Administrator for taking a
bold bras and in step in paving East Streu. It is e bexutifhl Drojec and
all the laws were takirr into considuation. Hesuggested those who have not
t, should see it and piuures should ba taken to show what Longwood could
eo n
Mayor Lovestrand said the Florida Innovative Group from Tampa has expressed a
Desire to do an aniole about Gast Strew.
Larry Weddle, 262 ~ Maine Avenue, said the rosidenty on end adjoining,
Woodcock Street, Ao not want it paved.
Commissioner Anderson has neen apDroachW by several Maine Avenue residenn
who would like ro seethe road paved- noting there is oden more than and side-
lim Wrest I 1114°i Avenue, W_ said he.aympethized with all who do not want
their roads paved. Fie then asked when l4°i Avenue would be completed, i.e..
stripping, etc- hie further indicated his eonwrn about the speeding noting he
tied that it would beconten receimek. He noted that he has requested
eimbur as hedid not believ what he vedw szdequate for what he
as charged'He h~nher noteA the section in Troy tlof his home was already paved
and he was told at the meeting that it would be tam am and replauA. I~Ie said it
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t. He said he has put a letter at record to this effeu, but has yet to receive
a rePIY
GTY ADM[\ISTRATOR'S REPORT. No repon.
8. MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
Dis[rlct #I -COOtotissiener Malnnot
Asked That the retention pond on Tartan Street in Highland Hills be properly
cleaned up, and the adjoining fence. ns it is tremendously overgros n.
Asked that the drainage problem on W. Warrmt Avenue bo Siven immediate
otin5 nothinS hxe beta done since the lest meexine when he addressed
this subject.
Notivg that the pres to print dte good side ofton cod but rather
relish in detractions ofLonS'+'ood_ asked each Commissioner to wtu'ider how the
public relations needs of the City wn be addressed in order to get public relations
support to pmlent the good Ihings that the City has been doing
Uist ct#2-COminissioner Anderson
Discussed comments made by the City Attorney at the last meeting, regarding the
Negrioh property. with the Columbus Harbour homeowners end they do
appreo nthe City working on this e. How er, they have advised that the
treks are trill idling xll night at this locanon_
In looking at the MPl Connect on the Consent Agenda. he oared the Gtity was
looking [award the Ctnnre and trying to do things better with less money.
Mr. Taylor said he went out and viewed the Negrich property Rom the Fagan
property and although he has heard a lot of improvements were made, he noted
e cleaned up but the i only moveU to rather lac
the pmpertyV He said he has conmued stetPa~eA has told them the only waytto ge<
resolution ie to not give cxtestsions bw to bring them to the Boxrd.
Olstrlet K3. Comntlssionar Mlller. Abrent.
District#~. Denmv M1lnvor 6mtdv
Deputy Mayor Bundy extended his reg,we for any embarrassment anyone might
hev experi cad as salt of his Varticipetion in the recent Business Pusan oP
the MOnth appoin re His deshe is m learn Rom this experience and to have
politics developed~to prevent similnrowurrencez He said over the Vast year he
has maintained open lines ofcommunicetion wilt ell Paetions of the populetioa
When the political committee. We Iho People. began their series of fliers attacking
the Mayor. hewrote this offal rypical election year political shenanigans. But
when this Intt heinous messa3e mrive0 in his mailbox. be took serous notice.
He said this political committee has besmirched rho City of Longwood and does
cc Ia1-oavoso
of have the has, softhe Ciry at hea Ins ead ofnobfyinKone ofthe
Comm, s, the news media was notified- Netintends,o write aletter to
veryon ,who has tnbuted to this othey kno whe[rypeof an
organ n,hey ar supporting. Any candid to who does wtrepudiete their
endorsement should be similarly viewed. Also. urge all candidates to refuse
tributi ns from this organ and their support and return any they may have
eived.o He would like,hls Cona reacha oasklheChy
fec ono s
Admi ork with staff to swhat type of rys e an be put in plat
this doe of happen again. Much hasebee made of his den end for n apologyso
Flom the people involved. He nosed he received one today, not just ftom the
Chief of Police, but POm the City Administrator on behalf ofthe entire City statT
for informing him or the Commission relativa to this lie dots not want to eee
the City, himself or staff put in this position again.
Mayor Lovesvand asked Deputy Mayor 6undy to Kive the Commission lime to
drink about it and come up wish a motion a, the next meeting.
District d5. Nlavnr Loveslnntl.
Mayor I,ovestrand said Deputy Mayor Dundy need not apologize the people who
put am the broclrme needed to apologize He pointed to a brochure, which he
said had a pint e ofa s uel predate and a dosuiption on it, which was sen[ out
end of said, Comn u Miller s nomination for Business Person of the
Month 11 thee re Con ncluding Peul Lov end voted in favor. Mayor
Lov and seidtllte has nthis kind of cruelty end hat in Longwood
bePoret [le said the'Crca rsof the wmmittee is Sheila Worts Chairmen,
I.eighsalr sort s, Skylark and the tribute s. Dr. Law ce D. Kelly. tie asked
Dr. Kelly why he had contributed end llr_ Kelly responded he was not aware of
what was going on and that it wzs paid in lieu ofa plumbing bill. He continued
saying, this a9 a shame-this was an elmck on Iho Comin:sslols the staft; antl the
whole city- w
Dist et H2. Co: lndcr
Did nos believe an apoloKY wav required Por e mistake, or afailure or oversight in
the manner this happened. He said he does not choose to live in a world when he
aspect ill of his fellow n. This ,olden unfort e_ Doe
faulti anyon on behalf o£stadasThe Flier was despycablee As
to how awards e e done he s~!III not look at his leighbors and suspect ilL
9. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. PnY Approved Bills.
14. Approve hlinutts of September 18, 20411 Regular Mating.
e. Anpro~e nm:nrm i.. the ao,onm orsss,dxJ ro u:ce., b,<. mr a::mml
software maintenance upgratles antl support.
D. Appro clheenntin,mlian ofthe CltY Sinternet nec[xs service.vid,
MPI-Net, [rte. rot the mmnnl cost orSIJ,66J.
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E. Approves pnrchmeo~derln the moount of $15,U0h to Advanced
XerogrnVhic Imnging Systems (AXIS) for printing of monthly n[ility
bills and authorize the City Administrator to sign the pnr<hase order.
F. Approve the Contract in the amount of 54'1, 178 to Barnes, Ferlmid
noel Assoehttes, Inc. for profassionnl services [or the design,
per ing and co t administration of sanitary sewers for the
Historic Distrlet nnA at lhorize the Mayor to sign the appropriate
documents.
G. APProveihe pnrcltnse order in the mnonnt of $24,912.]8 [o Airvfle.
Inc [or the purchase and installation of Vncmtm Pniops far the l]-92
Sewer Project and an[hor'vz the City Administrator to sign the
purchase order.
Con er Anders Quad to approve the Con nt Agenda.
with the exception of Reins 9 F. mtd 9 G. Sacondadsby
Commissioner Maingot end carried by a four-zero roll cell vote,
with Commissmner Miller absent.
Com er Anden ~ moved to approve ltent9F. Seconded by
Deputy Mayor Bundyc ~
in response to Commissioner Anderson. Mr. DraSO said the nrevs shared
re proposed to be sewered.
Motion carried by a four zero roll cell vote with Cmnmissioner
Miller absent.
Commissioner Anderson moved to approve ltem9 G. Seconded
by [leputY MAYO(13nndy.
Mr. Drago responded to inquiries by Commissioner Anders~n-
Motion carried by a four-uro roll cull vote. with
Commissionar Miller absent.
10. PUBLIC FlF,A2INGS. There sveie no Vublic hearings scheduled.
li. REGULAR 6USINESS.
A. City Adininistratar recommends the City Commission review the
emntoree nemm ntsnranaa r-osr nml ml<a me ocean a dextna
annrapdmc.
Mayor Lov and x steel tabling the item as it Ms by regnesi of
Commissionser Mi I I er~
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Deputy Mayor Aundy moved to continue to the next meeting,
Oetobw 16, 2000. Seconded by Commissionw Anderson
Com er Meingot said ie undertood further changes ould be
forthcomsing and suEEested the item be continued ro December 4. 2000 in
order for all the information to be available.
Deputy Mayor-undy ai ended his ethci
Uecembw 4, 20o0. Amended motion seoonded by Commissioner
Andwson. Carried by a voice vote.
B. The City Adroinistrartor reronrmentls the Cily Conunlsrlon rcvierv the
sad reaitleutinl soil bnsestreet paving nsscssnrent policy and give
staff Alrcrtion the Cmm~risslon deems approprinra.
Mr_ Drago explained that he had taken tho Commission's direction. and
Wades r changes, added a echm m for e of
disputeooffronr footageand.with respec orhe6 motrrhs¢r ceperiod to
pay in (ull, he said he discussed with the consultant and that seexion was
made to coincide with the Progeny Assessor's schedule.
One r that cads to be added is, end it is with respec o the
Com pity Block prenr proe n. iCthe City w titled to ive
ILndsufor a specific sheet. thwr thew¢iver would be eppropriat~
Mayor Lovestrend said then There would be no assessment charged on that
street. Mr_Drngo said that vrzs corzeot-
Com w Anderson moved ro accept the soil base street
pavinE assessment polioy_ Seconded by Deputy Mayor Bundy.
Mayor Lov and qua oned the amount antioip¢tad from the Block
Gmm funds mMr. 6rockseid he would be meeting aeain this Wednesday
with the County Con airy Developmerr Block Gram Manager and they
will not know until they ¢o through the prooess to identify those streets.
Marion carried by a four-zero roll czll voce, with Commissioner
Miller absent.
Deputy Mayor 6undy moved to accept the policy to include all
clranEes made by tha Adminisrmmr_ Seconded by Commissioner
MainEOr and carried by e four-zero roll call voce with
Commissioner Miller absent.
"1'he Commission recessed from ].55 pat. to 8.15 pm.
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C. Tne CIry aa:nmisnmor reemn:namh aye city cnn,:ni.amn re.iew mr
questions snbmlfted by tl~e Lake \Vnyman Heights residents, the
rs DrcpnreU by slnR and lake action the Commission deems
nnprnnrn:te.
Mayor Lovestrand read she Iisl of ques~~ons fFOm the take tVayman
Heigh¢ residents end the ropanses to ~ha questons submit~ed by Ciry
sta1Y
Ms. Murphy said. mike no mistzkc the residents want their roads paved.
However, she indicated her aoncem they she Commission's paving policy
would change at some Time end after their sweet was built with raised
curbs etc_ later the policy would ohenge end the streGS would all be
rutted Ui6erently. She said the Cily has been collecting the one mil
and itf colleoled for the nex~ five years, there would be 53 million dollars
Mayor Lovestmnd explained thzt the one mil was nave intended for
paving of din roads. but For msurfzun¢ and for rewnscniction of ro~ds~
oting he had evwt rewnfinned this vetch two Commissioners who served
euang n,at rime.
Discussion betwemi Ms_ Mutphy and Mayor LOVestrend continued after
which Ms. Mutphy said she then assumed the Commission would be
sticking with whey leas been said tonight.
Mayor Lov end saiU nothing e hot t, thu policy will
be by resolunon end a Comnssion ran come along and change even an
ordinance.
The 1 entbzrs of the Con on disc sled the paving ptosorype a well
as fair: and equity as tepplied to all residents in the Gty.vith respeu
to G~arging the properly owners on the dirt road 40% oftho paving vests.
Ueputy Mayor 6undy explained Chet a prototype street ix a street with all
the op(onz but does not mean that every meet will be paved like Chet:
each street is assesseU based on ~reRic. se safery end will add
from the sin of protorype items share- sthetglee penicular sweet would
need- thew eedse sled by the engine s. Hec wed saying the
mil was not dedicetede Those already assessed will getne break bareU
on she policy just adopted. nosing those charged over P25 per lineal foo~~
will receive e nedii However. nrture Commissioners can cheese their
mind, there is no guarantee However, lie said was committed to this
prootype
Corm er Maingot said this Con on has docu anted ins greet
pevin¢porcy, this has never existed before and pulraps ~is why s
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Com acillated before lfwe continneto Bold samevision end
dedioa ootboliev will see this oche end to the uhin tisfect
of everyone Rut eed your support to accomplish. Waareadedicated
o achieving the very best we ann. He asked that all move forvvatd
~osamer.
Comm er Anderson szid he agreed with most drat hasbaen said'.
Cher oogua ethingsr 't change other than totryto build
o theee~a not a dri~e to grange Ne indioa[ed his appreciation
to MS'Murphy forall the workshe has put into thin. good qua and
epprae ated the dielogne and koped she mould see that the Commission
does take input xnd considers. He said the prototype isamester plan but
not the plan POr every sheet. He said we do listen and try to be fnir-
Mayor Lovestrend said there has been mare planning moat recently, more
planning for tlrla road prototyVe and this policy since I've bent in
Longwood.
terry thitchw, Kelly Paltersox. xnd Nadine "1'olos addressed the
Com rolati othe paving of related to paving such as;
whether men ~naews aeaioatea f~~an otaaa: maa tofmoney
envy in e~~ervo: n,~m d,e city bas anrnciem moneytm vay c tmesta«
paving without charging the residems_ whether the one mil was a
dedicateA millzge.
Mayor Lovesvend said ftont the research, it was intanded for
end resurfacing of roads- Mayor Lovestrand was asked to
Bead port oo tFOm the Minutes.
Deputy Mayor Bundy said the City s total reserves In all funds ere $7 6
million- If you spend all the reserves we could end up like the Lake
County Sohool Hoard. who spent zll their reserves and now the State will
hav step in. He said it was his job to assure the City stzysi ood
financ el shape-
Con er Maingot asked if there es doc tied prooCthat this s
endedsto ben dedicated fund- Mayor Lovesttand szid an xttomey's v
o'pini r said it was up moths disuetiun of the Commission because it was
ve passed, in the ordinance as a dedicated fnnd. the intent tvas for
repaving ()n the chart Ihat he reviewed, it showed that It was not
applicable to dirt roads-
Mayor LOVestrznd szid Ms. Muryhy in her last letter said she believed dre
Citymould handle 100%of tha most with no assessnens He aked iPthat
es equitable to the people in the past diet had paid assessments and those
who live in subdivisions such as Skyleek_
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