CCMtg12-04-00MinL,ONGWOOD CITY COMD1ISSION
Longwood Cily Cone of lssion Cl:ambcrs
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Longwood, floridn
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Deeem ber A, 2000
Present: Mayor Pnol Lovealro ad
Depnry Mayor .lobo C, i\I aingot
Commissioner Dnn Andersaa
Commissioner 6o1<b Rondv
Con er Sieve 'hiller
John J 9Dr:~go, Ciry~ Ad minis)r~tor
Geraldine D. Znmbri, Cisy CIerA
RicbaM S.'1'nylo r, Jr., Cily Alloraey
Terry Ra6ir, Dir. of Public Safety
Jobn Rro<k, Dir. nr Comm ~~ily Se:vicrs
Riclmrd Kars: blu li, Ulil it irs Division Olnnuger
Torn S:n itb, SDeels/flee) 1livisian .,\la ongrr
Juy Sa:ga~l, 1'b:u: iog D'vis:no Alannger
1. CALL TO ORDP_R. Mayor LOVeslrund eullede mgu lur mewing to order at'/:00
p.m.
_. Amon:enl of SILERT\IF, DITATION`wns FO LLO\Y EU DY'fIIL PLEDGE
OF ALLEGLINCE.
3. COAUtl1NITY a:VNO tINC'EM ENTS: The (ollo~vine enaouncemev:s were
mode'.
A. BI::e Gress Pickir~' will be I: elil on So lu rday, December 16, 3000, 6:00
p. n~. fo 10:00 p.n:., nl lbe E:I Myars Re<rea Lion Roild ing, troruer of
wm„n slreel a::e w«I amra~ A.raae
B. Anneal Nalir/a0~Trne /igleri~~g Furivol will be beld oo Salo rd0y,
December 9, 2000, o/the Cily )lull Co:n lrly. Fessisil ies begin nt A:00
I:.:n. "rrer l.igbrioe_n1 b:1101:.ni.
C Dori t [orgel "Snnln'.v frrsb Bn;,:"]'l~rj .l0: o/i will be bell or rbe Ed
Myer's~c goo Ruild ing, corner of \Yil n~a Sl reel an<I Wen
Cboreb,\s eu uc, ou Snlurd:ry, December 9. All l:roeceds la broeRl
local Longwood L:m dies.
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D. Snrna Cln:es l Corning Za TOirrr. Smnn will naive oa Satnrtlay,
December t6, 2000, between 6:OO p.nr, anti 9:30 p.nr., coat of the
railroad tracks and CR J2]:rnrl ov Srmdny, Deeembor I), 2000,
between 6:OO lin,. nml 9:30 P~m., west of the railroad tracks antl CR
J2]. Itairr Unle: DerenrAer lR UndDecernbo lJ.
d. RECOGNITIONS.
A. District dJ Prnsentntion of Business Person of the Month for
Dereinber 20110 tv hll<Ir.ael Cavnnarrglr, The Arcbiteetmz Ca., 220
rreenum sweat.
Commissioner Bundy recognized Michael Cavanaugh, liwrsed architect
n the State. FIe noted Ihm Mr. Cavanaugh has recently completed
n ofd hvu n the Historic District. which includes his
widen and his bus9eess office Mr_Cavanaugh ourzently se stlte
Vice Chair on the City of Longwood`s Historic Preservation Boardfl
6. liecognir rg Evelyn Hick SenrinoleC nary Crossing Gmrid, for her
deaic>rtlan to the children of Longwood.
Deputy Mayor Maingot recognized Ms. Hicks saying she has been a
Crossing Guard at the corner of Rangeline Road and E.E. W illiantson for
8 years without one single incident'. he lauded her for her eaahnsiasm for
thejob and Dedication to the children. Photovraphs avers then taken-
5. BOARD API'OIN'CPI F:NTS.
A. Dlslrict N2 Nomination to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Commissioner Anderson saiA he did have two leads. but wished to defer.
0. PUBLIC INPUT.
A, Presortation.
SVilllam N. 4taker', FASLA, \Vrll'u' ISaker Anociatrs, PA, will presort
era herater rmn rot Dw Laagrr-ooe ale:nnrml camerra cerrretery.
Aa Mr. Baker naa not yet wed. mayor Lwesnand maned omod,e neat
dom. n ,upon Mr. Baf~er~a arrrvaf. ne wowd make me preaemaooa.
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7. CITY AU\i1NIS'CRATOIi'S IiEPO12'C.
A. New Year's Uay holiday, Olondny. Jnrnntry I, 2001.
Mr Dmgo advised that the regular Commission meeting in Ianuary would
fell on the New Yeas s Day Holiday end therefore the Commission
me rings would resume on Iannary 11.2001.
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AddeA on:
B. Towing. Mr. Drago and Director baker informed the Commission about
e where a looal businessman s car had beear lowed and he wes
sting the Pee charged by the towing company- He wes asking the
City w pay a portion of the charge as the rowing company ehazged him
SIlS and the vehicle was only held e few hours. Direuor Baker ecplained
that this ook plac early evening oCChe last day ofthe Ans and Crafts
East vel end [his bus noble to park in his parking lot due to
the festival. Discussio~ense ed avith respect to the cost of the feev
Commissioner Millis moved [hat the City Administrator be
dirocted to negati a rho fee charged to the bus esspers on his
behalf, asking the towing company to reimburse him 555 o[the
5131 fee elwrged- Seconded by Commixsioner Bundy and carried
by a voice vote.
Camp on Anders owed to hive the Adminiseratorprovide
optio a for how the Chyncan regulate towing vests and presem
Co~mnission with his plan. Seconded by Commissioner Bundy
and urrietl by a voice vote.
G Fuel Tanknt Puhlic Safety Depnrhneut. Mr Dmgoaponedthat the
gasoline unk of the Public Safely Depenment is leaking and will lave to
be removed and the oontomineted soil removed- He recommended
stalling a larger tank at Public Utilities for use by both Public Safey and
Public Utilities. Ne will. In thenrnrfuture, bring fonha
endetion farthe Purchase He fiinlter noteA that this wes ¢oine to
bendone in accordance with the master plan. This may entail a budget
endnve or. perhaps, the City nay Core_ cepitrvl purchase in order to
get them nay for this p jeer.
Mr_ Baker arrived at this point in the meeting.
6. PUBLIC I\'Yll"C.
A. Presentatimt.
IVIlliam ki. Baker', EASId, lVallic tinker Accneiales, 1'a, will prerent
the Master Plan [or the Longwood Alemorhtl G.srdens Cemetery.
Mr. Baker presented the master plan. usute overhead projeuion. The Plan
ompassed new live oak tae plan[ings along the driveway- witM1
upgraded landscaping et the from gates, and additional trees and shrubbery
throughout the Cemetery. A foumain would be installed es the main foul
point in the circle area of the driveway- Ranked by palms and benches.
'1"he pan n of the asphxll in the rorvdway in the cncle, end port t the
arty areas. would be replaced with brick prvvers. Along the roadway.
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beta oche coluntbaria would be installed', additional cremains
ground burials will be provided nttwo locations. one witlta single
otaph and one with a double cenotaph In addition, there are firmly
bunial si er garden with a memorial book boulders for orenteins
burials. low voltage lighting new perimeterf cing, black ornamental
with brick columns in between to match the brick entry wing walls. Mr.
Baker provided the COm vith an ample of how the project could
be completed in phases. i of nag that the phasing mould be modified to meet
budgetary constraints. Following the presentatio~t Mr_Baker responded
to qua nuns fiom the Commission.
Deputy Mayor Meingo[ indicated his conurn with planting live oaks in
this envnonment,n ring they had very large root .rystems.
lire Commission recessed 6om 8:10 p. m. to eppmximately 820 pm
8. MAYOR.\NU COM~IISSIONFRS'REI'ORTS.
Mayor Lovestrand asked that any suggesteA dianges to the Commission's
Rules and Procedures be brought forth at the next Commission meeting.
Mayor Lov and suggested a work se on Long Range Planning be
scheduled Cor January 2?, ?001 at ].00 p,mn Gail Easley will facilitate.
Mayor LOV end e~ aed the Commission members to mnsidu
ending tie upw re Florida League of Cities Legislative Suaion. He
oted there was mo icy in the budget Cor cgnferences and suggesed
talking to Mr_ Dtego or his secretary in this regard.
Deputy Mayor Meingot repotted on having contacted the five local health
are fncilitias and was in process of organizing a chorus to sing t'or them
on December l5 and December ll. Ole also took the opPOnunhy to invite
them to attend the City's Tree Liglning Festival on Decembu 9.
Conn on\laingot noted that the liglns et Rangeline Road are still out_
Mr. Drago advised that these lights belong to [he County. not Florida
Power. and the County has been notifed that they are out.
l~~std~o
Com er Andw~son referred to a letter received Crom the County
about the Wildmere Ditclh noting they Aid not scent very interested in
taking care of the mnintenence issue- However. the Couny did mow the
its ponds behind the nnrving home. hie swtses that the City will
helve to monitor the ditch io see that it is maimamed.
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Mayor To~estrand wpnaerna if d,e eonmy wnwd pay n,e city and let n,e
City Gean the dtch. Mr. Dregn said he could look into that aspect.
Mayor Lovestrend elro suggested that Commissioner Anderson could
wntact the Dis[riu County Commissioner.
Uistriu #l.
Commissioner Miller asked if morestrectlights could be innalled in the
a of Oak Street and Church Avenue- Nn noted the aara is poorly lit and
one resident has been the violin, of a burglary.
n: ads
con, ,er sonar disa:=sed nvo sonom area:. E.E. w011a:nsun near
me woodlands Elen,e,aary and CR40"1 Haar Mdwep Middle sa,ool ana-
partiwlarly, in the Mibvee area whoa more visible lights ere needed and
perhaps an ofiur should be slalioned at the Milwee Middle School area
n order o slow the traffic down in that area. He said there area lot of
spesdinc, espcually.vhen school ie letting nut He said perhaps the
Administrator uvula have Dlmuor baker 1004 into [Iris situation.
CONSENT AGLNDA.
A. pay Approved Rills m:d csti:nated bills [or Decmnber UlOU.
6. Al,prot~e.\Iinnles of NOCe,nber l],2000 \\'ork Session and HOr~ember
20, 21100 Rcgnlar Meeting.
C. The Vlllitics Division a[the Public \Vnrks Depn:Yment reco:nmen<Is
the City Conmdssion approve the change order m Rn,ce McGonigal,
Inc in tl,e un,onnt or 53~,5E3.15 for the Everg:mmt Avenue Se.ser
Pral. et and auD,uri~e the Cily AAministrutor to sign the pnrcltnse
order.
D. The t-'.-'-,-- Division ofthe Pubic \\'urlcs Depnrln,m,t recommends
tl:e (: ~ ~ n npp,nve the utility casemrnt uml ngreen,ent
t:nlYSio
,sith ~n a, Ina. and .ruthoriee Iltc Mayor to sign the ntilit,-
tnd agreement.
E. The Lnginnering Division u[the Connnnnity Sm~•Iees Uepnrtmcnt
~. the Clty Commission nwurJ, basr,I on RPP d009-01, a
ing scrvirr contract to fnnsnight Stripe d Llne, Inc. [or stress
oriping and :narking serrims .rod antl:ariu the CID Administrator
t sign the eonlrart.
Com: er Miller red to approve the Cons nt Agenda as
submitted Seconded by Commissioner Bundy and carried by a
unanimous roll enll vote.
to. PUBLIC HL:\RI:\'G5.
A. 'rhe City Attorney re ,e City Commission reaA by line
enJS 11
only and ntlnpt Ordinance Nn. 00-1553, grnnting \ICVOmedia giber
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Nmw'ork Service, Itt r.n none+rlusi~e fro ncl~ise to pro~~ide local
privnte lute telaeetttm nnlratioits services.
Mr. Taylor announced proof of publication for this and zll Vublic hearings
listed on the agenda.
Mr_ Taylor then read Ordinance No. 00.1552 by title only.
Mr_Taylor requested Conn nsider the rehanges to page
three, which he had placed on the da~s this even ng~o He reviewed each of
the changes
'T'ommy Boroughs, of Hollznd k Knight, I.LP, reDreswning Me«o Media
fiber, as present and offered to any questions. He said he had
no objection to the changes proposed tonight by the City Atmmey
Commissioner Maingot asked If the franchise provided l'or the restoration
of the lend bacA tu original st to Following mstallxtion of the cable
Imes- Mr_ 6oroughts said it dicta
Mayor LOVCStmnd opened the public hearing. No one present spoke in
favor ar in opposition.
Commissioner Miller moved to eloce the public hearing Seconded
by Commissioner Bundy and carried by a voice vote.
Commissioner Miller moved tu approve Ordinance Na 00~ 1552.
wirh the amendments as per ate City Atromey. Seconded by
Commissioner Bundy.
Con er Auden oted thnt the Ga nchis ant ed for l5 yea
and qua ned if Cher any ac ring for changes that might c
along dnri~g chat Veriod. aMr. Tzylo~ said there were provisions in the o
franchise for that.puryose.
Motion carried by a unanimous roll wll vom_
R. The Plnntting Division of the Community Services Drpn rtnteitt
ends Ilse City Cain in isaion nppror'e n Gttttl It innal Use Permit
(CUROZ-011) fo n 6~g sem chn rah nml n 50-elf iltl dny-ea re
rnauhy ..fat oppmry~inm nmddng amt smrm wmnr rnripars m ata
ttxnh.na ror~trr nr t,ake e~n~nn Goad nun t.ongaood eah aoud.
Mr_ Sargent, using overltend D jector. showed an uvial view of the site
today and a conceptual site plan- hle explainW that the existing house
would be modified Cor use as the dogcart fzu lity_ lie then reed Crom the
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agenda memo dated December A. ?11o0, from the Explanation Hackground
and SaR liecommendztions.
Mayor Lovestrand opened the public hearing-
6nrry Nnden, SBS liidgeline Run, sxid when he rueived the information
on the psojeu he [rs7 thought It was o. k. Howevu, .vhen he sew [he
parking lot and en eight or six foot wall. he was concerned that they would
tually be looking directly nt an 8/6-foot wall tle was also concerned
ebou osquit es bee eofthe on pond. He indicated concern
that his propeny values will be diminisllted by this project.
Carlos Gessay, 58J I<idgellnc Run. asked where the water would 6o if
the proposed pond Is ~sidered a dry retention pond: questioned what this
prajeu would do to tafFc; qucttioned how the lighting would aFl'eu the
esidendal nooses. now emwn wools h be: asked lobe trees along me
border would be removed nod replaud: questioned when conttruction
would begin
dames O'Sterit, 1 X28 hlorclanA Court, said his home bordered the
property in question. Hehind his house. he has a five and one half feet
high brieA wall and vi drat poinh the church propeny is higher than his end
mad about ronolfand that there would be e parking lot behind
hisshoou and that Cher ould be n eddni nel well constnicted betwew[
his home end the church propeny;aend was wncerned if al I the [tees were
Quad. that cat's coihd drive info his yard [I was noted that if an
additional wall was bull[ on the site, he could be looking at z.vall of 11 to
13 [eee in hei¢ht.
Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing. Seconded
by Deputy Mayor Meingot end carved by a voice vote.
Mr. Bergen responded to the qua is posed by the residents the site
plan onitl have to be approved within one year ofepprovel: once tM1esite
plan is approved, they have 160 days to begin construnion: staff would
nakee eery effon ntlte nthe puimeter: would also work
and the parkins so trees stay: a Dade change do not know yet i[the
aade.vill be modifcd. the only paved perking enticilrated will be to the
ound the day enie site they are trying to design a dry pond. which
ouldrdry up within a ]2-hour penod_ as to the proposed well. iP Site is
arzded. would not have that snbslential difference in grade, and stag
would be looking at that very hard.
Commissioner Miller inquired as to whether it was possible, instead of a
wall mooing north and south. that e shrub butl'u could be rewmmended.
Mr Sargent said it could depending on whether the neighbors would
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prefermhave shrubbery. As to water from the site draining onto the
esidential propel s. Mr- Saree+tt explained that water is mt allowed to
go 0 other propert A short wall w natl. which would cu
tie headlights. Mr-Sargen said ae Commissiones direction that euld be
nsidered- Commissioner Maingot was concerned that the grasred
parking area would runt into edust bowl Mr. Sargent said they mould
have paved aisles with gross perking or put in irrigation. Deputy Mayor
Maingot added that special a0emion should be paid to tie landscape
buffer and the quantity of such, which would improve the ambiance and
enhance the City.
Mr. Drago eaid the developer eedsto pay avisit to the County relative to
the proposed widening of Lake Pntme. Mr-Sergen[said tie developer
would be working in [his respett with the County.
Comp er Bundy indicated his wncern aboutadditional trips
generated by the dxy care facility during peek hours in an almady
sled intersection.
Mayor Cov and said it as his undustanding thvt v conditional use was
e Demtitted use, with condhiatts
Commissioner Miller moved to approve CUP-0240. Sewnded by
Commissioner Anderson. CommissionerMiller added, subject to
stab <o Come er Anderson seconded the motion as
ended'nMOt ieAsbyathree/tw vote, with Mayor
Lov and. Co~ er Miller and Con er Anderson
oting aye and Deputy Mayor Maingot and Commissionu 6undy
v ring nay.
Mayor Lovestrnnd said with the Commission's approval. ho would like to go to
Item I I.D. at this point in the meeting- Item I I.D. was then considered-
11. RFCULAR BUSINESS.
D. The F'hc Dlvl.slou of the Ucpnrtment el'Pnhlir Snfmy rn~nn~n~ends the
City Con:n:isslnn adopt I2esoludon No. 00-1019, fm~tnally rccognixing
and adapting the Seminole County Local Dl itign[ion Strategy Plnn.
h1r. Taylor read Resolution No. 0-1019 by title only.
ChieCChnpmfln. Fire Chief: introduced Mr-toe McClure Seminole
County Emergency Manager. Alr. McClur responded to questions trop
dte inembern of the Commission. Chief Chapmmt explainel the need for
the Ciey to participate nthe agree s[Ite City would not even be
considerod for fatale mitigahion tbndi~tg unless i[ participates.
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Clarificarion was matle rhos the ftinding being disa~zsed was for mitigation
for future disc uch as, the hurricane shutters that the City recently
acquired throueh grout funds. not money to rebuild or pay for workers
after a disaster- Thai type of funding came from FEMA.
Commissioner Anderson moved to adopt Resolution No. IOl9_
Seoonded by deputy Mayor Meingot and carried by a unanimous
roll call vote.
mayor Lovestrnnd then returned to train I I.A.
A. "I'he Cfty Adininlstrntor recommends tha City Contmirsion review dte
n,plnyee henlar inama~~en en,t.tmt area me aetmn a deem,
appropriate.
Mayor Lov and yielded the floor to Comnnss~oner Miller as he had
requested tl~is item be discussed.
Commissioner Miller said when Commission was considoring the cast of
ur health insurance. he noticed there was a substantial increase in
dependen vemge vainly. nosing it was about 340,060, which wesa
to-year in rease noting that npproximalely ]i employees would be
absorbing this increase. Forthis reason, Connnissioner Miller said he
wished to proposal that the Cityjust onset the total wst oPthe employees
heehb insumnce increase
Commissionor Anderson said he shared the concern (or the hBNShip this
may ca se but said tea fundin6 is not in the budget, it is in resorves end he
bad e problem with any recrining costs coming from reserves. This then
is tltet nort year, fhis.vould have to be budgeted- Ile said the
longer- sthis typx need to be addressed:ltow da wa structure
it and how do we pay far it.
Mr. Dago upon request. offered information regarding what percentage
of cost is paiA by some of theotlru local governments.
Commissioner Meingot said he agreed tent the City should live within the
budget and not dip into reserves for temporary problems. but also
unders antic that there isa desire to assist the employees. Hesuggeste0
the issue should be addressed on a lane"term basis, however. suLLested
e the differe tins of 5?0,000. as proposed to 540000. e eof
and good will toward the employees. Ile believed,showever,
th sf should be addressed for the long term ns we aVVroach the budget-
Mayor Love rend noted this wns brought up during budget but at the time
fivu s.vers not available end this item was tnbl¢d
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comn,iaamner oundy'tnaitatea wneern abom approving nn onsoinK
expenditure and would be more in favor ofa compromise.
Disc ued wish respect setae ~ of futurt health plans:
percentage of cast that City and employees would pay.
Deputy Mayor Main¢ot moved to approved a payment of 520,000.
warden ethe toCpocket evpen sof the employee
identidedein tl I.A. and further, to direct tha City Administrator to
arch into possible ways to bets rthe nihe
long tiennnnot only to the future health care plans, but also the split
o what the City pays and what ilia employees pay. Seconded
bytConnnissioner Bandy.
Mr- Drago asked when the Commission wanted this to became effective.
He said if made efTutrve ]anuary 1, 2001 it would give staff an
opponunity to adjust the rates backwards proponionately_
Deputy Mayor Maingot ved to emend his motion to add an
effective date of January I~?OOI. Seconded by Commissioner
[3undy. Carried byaunanimous roll call vote.
6. 'Irie City AAininisn~ator recommends the City Cmntniuian consider
the possible nAdition of one Code Cn[arremenl Oliieer and Give stnlf
the direction the Cnntmissinn deems upproprlnie.
Mayor Lovestrand yielded the Moor to Commissioner Miller who Itad
brought this issue forward.
Came er Miller said when he first brought this issue to Conunission
Ire thought dtete was a need for an additional Code Officer but has since
found out ilia rent need is Cor eletiul avsixtance. someone wlto oould also
nterpret the code. And he noted that'/. oFthe day is spent doing
paperwork
Mayor Lovestrand read an excerpt fiom minutes of a meeting in 1998
when an additional code ofl'iwr was added at that time-
Commissioner Bundy said he did not believe addinK perronnel was going
to help. }lo said ha understood some of these violations tnkee lot of time,
but most do not. Believed su~eeinlining using campumr generated tenets.
could be implemented if not uurently done-
Mayor Lovestrand thought the Adminisimtor needed to look imo the
efficiency of the division
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Commissioner Bundy agreed with Mayor Lovestmnd. sayine there were at
least 14 cases (hat he had reposed that wue still not resolved. Further.
aaia ne took the mna today and r Ana abom te„ ~iolaaoaa and men
researched the Orope+tY owners. All of this tool about e„ Four or two.
Deputy Mayor Maingot agreed saying he would like to ask rho City
Aami mlook in othe existing codes enforcemam funetionmsee
what an be don improve Vroduc vity end to look i„ utiliza ton
ofsome of the clencnl sra Fiwho might be able to assist ii~ follow up.
Commissioner Miller sugeestecl placing Codes Enforeemeat back where it
used to be, bock in Manning, where adaelaate sewetariel help exists with
adequate interpretation of tha Code available.
Mayor Lovestrand said I,e ,voald rather leave thxt uV to the Administrator-
Commissioner Bundy said he would be adamantly opposed to moving
Codes Enforce ring it ve pro sthana
plan ne pmcessenl lea eed n~h Ueputy Mayor Mein of tl,at dte
department should be looked al for efficiency- Further did nor believe
e the department would increase its efficiency. noting it has been
moved three or four tiinec and it hxd not'increazed'its eRCiency-
Coco er Anderron moved to direct the Administrator to look
to Codef~Enforcement during this year look for deficiencies
what can be done to improve things, or i[it is perav,,,nel
adjus sthat eed to be made. Further. that report bei
to Cam n s closer to budget. w look
Hake impo sthere and if chzi eed toleppen
hinn6 ar swaDPenb'ema Versonnel. to make any changes et budget
e. Sewndal by Commissioner Miller aria carried by e voice
C The Fiaanee Di.'ision of the linmieial San icrs Department
ends the City Cmnmisslon road by titlr only, set December I8,
2000 ns a public hearing date and spprot~e the t"i,st reaJing of
Ordinance Nn. 00-1553, rrhicli nn,ends the Eixcal \'esr 2000/20111
I3udgee
Mr Taylor read Ordinance No. 00-I Sii by title only.
Commssioner Miller moved to npVrove Ordinance \a 00.115]
on first reading and to sd,edule a puhlic hearins for December 13.
2000. Seconded by (i,n,n,issioner 9undy.
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